Pelvic Pain Natters

In this episode, the co-founder of Pelvic Pain Matters, Karl Monahan, introduces us to "Anxious Alistair" - a character representing the anxious inner voice that can amplify pelvic pain symptoms. Monahan shares insights on how to recognise Anxious Alistair, understand his role, and manage his influence through mindfulness and facing fears. This episode provides practical tips for acknowledging and lessening the grip of anxiety during the pelvic pain journey. Key Takeaways: Anxious Alistair is a common inner voice that can worsen pelvic pain through catastrophising and fuelling the pain-anxiety cycle. Recognising Anxious Alistair's presence and not buying into his exaggerated narratives can reduce his power. Practising mindfulness and "feeling the fear and doing it anyway" can help break free from Anxious Alistair's grip. Patience, self-compassion, and understanding the mind-body connection are crucial for managing pelvic pain and anxiety. Featured Topics: The role of anxiety and the inner critic in pelvic pain Strategies for recognising and managing Anxious Alistair Applying mindfulness and exposure therapy to overcome pelvic pain-related fears Understanding the psychology and neuroscience behind pelvic pain conditions Connect with Pelvic Pain Matters: Website: www.pelvicpainmatters.com Instagram: @pelvicpainmatters Facebook: /pelvicpainmatters Email: pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com   #PelvicPainAnxiety #ManagingPelvicPainMindset #OvercomingPelvicPainFears #PelvicPain #pelvicpain #malepelvicpain #cpps #prostatitisrecovery #ChronicPelvicPainMentalHealth

The 90-Second Emotion Rule: Mastering Your Mood for Pelvic Pain Relief | Pelvic Pain Natters Ep. 52 Episode Overview In this Friday Takeaway episode of the Pelvic Pain Natters podcast, host Karl Monahan delves deeper into the role of the mind in pelvic pain conditions. Focusing on Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's groundbreaking work on the "90-second rule" of emotions and mood states, this episode offers crucial insights into emotional processing and its impact on pelvic pain management. Key Takeaways Understanding the 90-Second Rule Emotions are brief, lasting only about 90 seconds Complex interplay of neurotransmitters and hormones drive emotional responses Mood states can persist much longer due to thought patterns and beliefs Breaking the Cycle of Prolonged Mood States Recognising the difference between initial emotions and extended mood states Impact of negative bias and survival instincts on pain perception Techniques for interrupting negative thought patterns Mindfulness: A Tool for Emotional Mastery Introduction to mindfulness practices for pain management Benefits of consistent meditation (10 minutes daily recommended) How mindfulness reduces the hold of negative emotions The Mind-Body Connection in Pelvic Pain Whole-body approach to understanding and managing pelvic pain Integration of emotional and physical therapies Long-term strategies for symptom management and overall wellbeing Expert Insights Karl Monahan draws on neuroscientific research, particularly the work of Harvard neuroscientist Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, to provide evidence-based strategies for emotion regulation in chronic pain management. Dr. Taylor's "90-second rule" forms the cornerstone of this episode's discussion on building self-control and managing pain more effectively. Practical Applications Daily mindfulness practice techniques Self-assessment tools for emotional awareness Strategies to apply the 90-second rule in daily life Resources for Further Learning Book: "The Happiness Trap" by Russ Harris Book: "Whole Brain Living" by Jill Bolte Taylor Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor's TED Talks and website Article: "The 90-Second Rule That Builds Self-Control" by Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor About the Podcast Pelvic Pain Natters is dedicated to male pelvic pain conditions, including Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis. It provides insights, hints, and tips to help steer recovery and understand the experiences associated with pelvic pain. These bonus episodes offer deeper dives into specific aspects of pelvic pain management. Connect With Us Pelvic Pain Matters website: www.pelvicpainmatters.com The Pelvic Pain Clinic website: https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Instagram: @pelvicpainmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PelvicPainMatters/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters: pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic: info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk Keywords #PelvicPain #90SecondRule #EmotionRegulation #Mindfulness #MoodManagement #ChronicPain #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #MindBodyConnection #PainRelief #Prostatitis #ChronicPelvicPainSyndrome #ChronicProstatitis #Prostate #MensHealth #MalePelvicPain #Recovery #Support #Urology #Urologist #MensHealthPhysiotherapy #PelvicHealth

The Brain as a Google Search Result: Understanding Mind-Pain Connections | Pelvic Pain Natters Episode. 51 Episode Overview In this Friday Takeaway episode of the Pelvic Pain Natters podcast, host KarL Monahan explores the intricate relationship between the mind and pelvic pain conditions. Drawing on cognitive science concepts, Monahan introduces the idea of the brain functioning like a Google search result, prioritising potential threats and worst-case scenarios, especially in those with chronic pain. Key Takeaways Understanding Brain Affordances How the brain presents options (affordances) based on environment and context The "Google search result" analogy for brain function The Mind's Role in Pain Perception The importance of considering mental factors without implying pain is "all in your head" How the brain's threat-detection bias affects pain experience The Flight Example: Anticipatory Anxiety Detailed breakdown of how someone with pelvic pain might catastrophize about a flight Contrast between perceptions of those with and without chronic pain Broadening Perspectives on Outcomes Encouragement to consider more neutral or positive possibilities Reflection on past experiences often being less negative than anticipated Practical Applications Techniques for challenging overly negative thought patterns Strategies for more balanced anticipation of events Expert Insights Karl Monahan draws on his experience as both a pelvic pain sufferer and a specialist to provide practical insights into the cognitive aspects of pain management. The episode emphasizes the integrated nature of mind and body in the pain experience. About the Podcast Pelvic Pain Natters is dedicated to male pelvic pain conditions, including Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis. It provides insights, hints, and tips to help steer recovery and understand the experiences associated with pelvic pain. These Friday Takeaway episodes offer concise, focused information on specific aspects of pelvic pain management. Connect With Us Pelvic Pain Matters website: www.pelvicpainmatters.com The Pelvic Pain Clinic website: https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Instagram: @pelvicpainmatters Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PelvicPainMatters/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters: pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic: info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk Keywords #PelvicPain #MindBodyConnection #CognitiveBias #PainPerception #ChronicPain #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #AnticipationAnxiety #PainManagement #Prostatitis #ChronicPelvicPainSyndrome #MensHealth #MalePelvicPain #Recovery #Support #PelvicHealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan celebrates our 50th podcast episode! We made it. We got this far. Thank you for your support. We want to continue doing these. Can you help us reach a wider audience @pelvicpainmatters These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what you are experiencing and why. This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues to dive a little deeper into flare ups. Karl reflects on the comparison between flare ups and burn out. He looks at the presentation of burn out. He looks at the causes of burn out and why the comparison may help unpack the causes of a flare up. These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what you are experiencing and why. This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan touches on the hidden illness that is male pelvic pain conditions like Prostatitis and Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome. He explores the difficulty of being seen and heard, by the world, health professionals and others. These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what your re experiencing and why. Here is the link to the Sunflower Lanyard - https://hdsunflower.com/uk/insights/post/airports-around-the-world This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues to dive a little deeper into flare ups. Karl looks at why flare ups don't pass straight away. He unpacks the "express elevator" approach to overcoming flare ups. He touches on the role of catastrophisation and its contributions to flare ups. These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what your re experiencing and why. Here is the link to the FREE catastrophisation guide. Scroll down the page - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/fre... This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan dives a little deeper into flare ups. Karl looks at our reaction to flare ups. What he see's in clinic and how best to navigate these difficult times. These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what your re experiencing and why. Here is the link to the flare up guide. Scroll down the page to the bottom - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/fre... This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan dives a little deeper into flare ups. Karl looks at our reaction to flare ups. What he see's in clinic and how best to navigate these difficult times. These hints and tips are to help steer your recovery in pelvic pain. They are insights to help you understand what your re experiencing and why. Here is the link to the flare up guide. Scroll down the page to the bottom - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/fre... This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan dives a little deeper into flare ups. What they are and what features we are likely to see in them. He offers a really important reflection that can help you see flare ups in a different light. We explores flare up cessation and why this is very important to bear in mind! Here is the link to the flare up guide. Scroll down the page to the bottom - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/free-guides This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues his exploration of pelvic pain beyond the pelvic floor and beyond pelvic floor dysfunction. In this episode he examines type IV prostatitis, a relatively unknown case of prostatitis that is one of the more common types. Why does no one know about it, because it is asymptomatic! Yep, inflammation of the prostate that elicits NO symptoms. Why is this important and what does this tell us about inflammation of the prostate gland.... This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan reflects on pelvic floor dysfunction and urination. He looks at why we need to explore beyond the pelvic floor alone when considering urinary symptoms. Karl explores posture, anticipation, pain and habits formed around standing, clenching and bracing. He gives assessment guidelines for the patient and the clinician to help unpack urinary symptoms associated with "pelvic floor dysfunction." And he gives an important nod to seeing the bigger picture in male pelvic pain conditions. This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan reflects on pelvic floor dysfunction. He explores the treatment of trigger points. Why this can be helpful if applied correctly in the treatment of male pelvic pain conditions. What to be wary of when you have been told that trigger points cause your pelvic floor dysfunction. Here is the very detailed article on TP therapy - https://www.painscience.com/tutorials/trigger-points.php This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan continues his exploration of pelvic pain beyond the pelvic floor and beyond pelvic floor dysfunction. In this episode he examines sexual dysfunction. He reflects on some research around sexual dysfunction in CPPS/CP. He explores his own journey with sexual dysfunction and opens up on what else might be happening with patients with erectile dysfunction and low libido. This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan reflects on a book called Unstressable by Mo Gawdat. He talks about the principles of load and the onset of symptoms. He gives some examples of load in his life recently and applies the 3 L's from Mo's book. Link to the next support group - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pelvic.... This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan explores the pelvic floor in more detail. Looking into the nerves we see the muscles of the pelvic floor are not working in isolation. We consider what happens when we integrate the muscles into an orchestra model and why being aware of the nerves is essential for unpacking pelvic floor dysfunction. Link to the next support group - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pelvic-pain-support-group-for-men-june-28th-2024-12pm-bst-tickets-915105313627?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1%2A9r910m%2A_up%2AMQ..%2A_ga%2AMTgyNzcwODUxNS4xNzE3MDk0MzQ2%2A_ga_TQVES5V6SH%2AMTcxNzA5NDM0Ni4xLjEuMTcxNzA5NDM3MS4wLjAuMA.. This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan reflects on what pelvic floor dysfunction is. This is the first of a series of podcasts exploring the phenomenon that is PFD. Karl starts to look at what structures are involved in pelvic floor dysfunction and why the model is incomplete. Karl starts to explore what is involved in PFD and what is often not considered. He makes a comparison to current trends in laboratory born meat... This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan reflects on the final pilot support group. He talks about why he has set up a global support group for men with pelvic pain. He mentions some of this previous groups and gives feedback from the last pilot. If you wish to be added to the mailing list for the next group please email pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan talks about mental health awareness week. He opens up on his own challenges with mental health. He discusses the importance of talking and reaching out for help. Karl talks about the role of mental health in CPPS/CP conditions and reveals some shocking revelations about Fluoroquinolone antibiotics. Here is the UK Government webpage - https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/fluoroquinolone-antibiotics-suicidal-thoughts-and-behaviour This is the charity CALM - https://www.thecalmzone.net/guides/suicidal-thoughts And the charity Movember - https://uk.movember.com/?home This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth

In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan talks about the importance of journaling in recovery. Why identifying your wins can be an integral part of change. Here is the suggested documentary to watch - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hugh-van-Cuylenburg-GEM-Self/dp/B0B65YS15V And a link to the next support group sign up - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pelvic-pain-matters-global-community-tickets-883946306197?aff=oddtdtcreator This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk/ Email Pelvic Pain Matters - pelvicpainmatters@gmail.com Email clinic - info@thepelvicpainclinic.co.uk #prostatitis #chronicpelvicpainsyndrome #chronicprostatitis #prostate #menshealth #malepelvicpain #recovery #support #urology #urologist #menshealthphysiotherapy #pelvichealth