Oct 15, 2019
In this episode, I’m joined by
accomplished singer-songwriter and chronic pain survivor Stefan
Alexander Weiner. Stefan lives with central sensitization syndrome,
a confusing and painful condition that left him without answers and
unable to perform for years. Since his diagnosis, Stefan has
bravely journeyed through a multitude of doctor appointments,
physical therapy, and pain rehabilitation programs to reconnect
with his true love -- music.
His
health challenges haven’t stopped him from seeing the silver
lining, though. Through his chronic illness, Stefan was able to
reframe his situation, start growing his relationship with himself,
and be more compassionate. As he’s moved through the trauma that
his chronic illness left in its wake, he’s integrated the condition
into his identity and taken ownership of it.
During our insightful chat, Stefan shares how
his illness has helped him be more present for the people in his
life, as well as how he uses social interaction and performing to
quiet the heavy questioning in his mind. He also shares how he
started validating his own pain and reframed his illness to see the
riches within.