Heads up, Women In Pain! Long-time journalist and newscaster Katie Couric is co-producing a documentary titled Hormonal! (slated for early 2027) to expose how medicine has historically overlooked women's health, hormonal fluctuations, and chronic pain. She's looking for stories of women who have had their chronic pain experience dismissed, disregarded and/or told it's all in your head - and doesn't that just about sound like every woman in pain ever? Link to Couric Media's Hormonal webpage where you can upload your video for consideration - and good luck!
Check out For Grace's November Story of the Month as we begin to wrap this year's comeback theme of renewal and redemption. At age four, Sara Gehrig knew she wanted to be on Team USA at the Olympics. But soon asthma, spinal stenosis and a spinal fusion took away her love of sports participation and, later, a career as a personal trainer. Hitting rock bottom, Sara considered ending it all until she found an online chronic pain community that gave her support and direction. Now she helps others discover a path back to wellness and purpose...
For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint was recently contacted by RTVI News (a Russian-language news source that reaches 25 million people in 150 countries) to share commentary about President Trump's executive order to create a Women's Health Division within the NIH. Toussaint, a leading advocate for women with chronic pain, was unavailable for the live broadcast as the request was last minute. Cynthia had a productive conversation with the producer who will be working with her on follow up media regarding this topical issue.
Check out For Grace Founder Cynthia Toussaint's latest and most personal Pain News Network article, one inspired by the love for her mother. Titled "Exploring the Connection Between Chronic Pain and Dementia", Toussaint writes about Leona's Legacy, a project For Grace recently launched to shine a light on this underappreciated link, promote brain health and mitigate elder abuse. Above all, Toussaint shares this essential effort is rooted in the goodness and kindness of a woman who will never be forgotten. Link here to read this special piece...
