Women In Pain Nation Social Media Campaign
Spring has sprung, and so has For Grace’s Women In Pain Nation!
For Grace leaders Cynthia Toussaint and John Garrett take on real-life, relatable issues near and dear to women challenged by chronic pain. Dubbed Women In Pain Nation, the two will share bi-weekly personal essays, interviews and roundtables via social media video posts (Facebook, X, Instagram, Tik Tok and LinkedIn) that aims to make women in pain and their caregivers heard, appreciated and empowered.
WELCOME TO WOMEN IN PAIN NATION…
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (September 17, 2024) – Living with high-impact chronic pain comes with challenges – and sometimes you have to pay the piper. Women In Pain Nation leader Cynthia Toussaint shares how, due to an epic shingles attack and accompanying monster pain flare, she’s had to take a pass on important events. Then she said screw it and attended one. Well, now she’s paying – big time. Cynthia wants to hear from WIPN’ers when you decide it’s worth risking a flare – and how you try to keep a lid on it when you gotta do what you gotta do…
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (September 10, 2024) –
Women In Pain Nation “Hot Take” Interview (September 5, 2024) – How can you make a difference for women in pain in your state? In his extra special interview, Women In Pain Nation leader Cynthia Toussaint talks with California State Legislative Staffer Fernando Rameriz about the steps to take to effectively connect with your legislator – and how to make your case about women in pain and their special needs. September is Pain Awareness Month – and there’s no better time than the present to get your legislator to take action.
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (August 27, 2024) – Few things are worse in the chronic pain experience than that flare from hell you’ll never forget. Women In Pain Nation Leader Cynthia Toussaint shares about the one she’s smack-dab in the middle of – and how terrifying it can be when you don’t know how long it will last and how bad it will get. Since this taping, Cynthia found out the “burn” turned out to be a severe case of shingles, so that’s cold comfort. Still, it hurts like heck 🙂
Women In Pain Nation “Hot Take” Interview (August 20, 2024) – #2 in our series of “Hot Take” interviews, Women In Pain Nation leader Cynthia Toussaint talks with “Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook” author Stephanie Weaver about how what we eat can effect one’s chronic pain and over-all wellness – and why it’s important to pitch the diet rule book.
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (August 13, 2024) – There’s a lot of social network loss that comes with long-term, high-impact chronic pain, so when you lose someone near and dear, it’s a blow. WIPN leader Cynthia Toussaint shares how over the last few years she’s lost a number of important people in her life and how that impacts body, mind and spirit. Cynthia asks the question, “Is it better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all?”
Women In Pain Nation “Hot Take” Interview (August 6, 2024) – Number 5 in a series of Women In Pain Nation “Hot Take” Interviews, WIPN Leader Cynthia Toussaint metaphorically gets out the pens and brushes with artist Katie O’Leary to talk about how the expressive arts are an amazing pain reliever. And they make sure to say that you don’t need to be the next Picasso or Frida to dial it down – just have the desire to tap into your passion to create and release.
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (July 30, 2024) – Women In Pain leaders Cynthia Toussaint and John Garrett have dropped a new “Thought of the Day” video, sharing how Long COVID has swooped in after a trip overseas and turned things upside down. Migraines, fatigue, GI problems and too many other lousy symptoms to count are now causing this duo to re-calibrate and carefully pace in order to stay on track, physically and mentally.
Women In Pain Nation “Hot Take” Interview (July 24, 2024) – Our 4th in a series of “Hot Take” interviews, Women In Pain Nation Leader Cynthia Toussaint talks with Senior Nonprofit Grant Administrator Keshia Jones about the challenges of balancing full-time work with chronic pain. Keshia, a 14-year warrior of fibromyalgia and other chronic illnesses, shares often how she encounters others in the work force who don’t understand her pain and, as a result, her need to sometimes keep her struggles under the radar.
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (July 16, 2024) – Though care giving is based in love and care, it can be a tough road. Women In Pain Nation leader John Garrett knows this first-hand – and shares in this video his Tip #2 out of 5 on how to keep the dance going. Standing in front of one of the great waterfalls of Iceland, Garrett tells how important it is for caregivers to do something special for themselves and that’s there’s no guilt in putting yourself #1 now and then.
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (July 9, 2024) – Sometimes playing it safe with chronic pain is a good idea. But if you get in a rut, how can you move forward? Women In Pain Nation leaders Cynthia Toussaint and John Garrett share what they’re doing to step out out of the box and try a little risk taking for mental and physical wellness.
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (July 2, 2024) – Just when you thought it was over, it gets you. Women In Pain Nation Leaders Cynthia Toussaint and John Garrett talk about finally getting COVID after four years of dodging it. In their “Thought of the Day”, they also share their fear of long-COVID as a woman in pain and caregiver – and how that’s just one more thing to be anxious about when in comes to trying to stay well despite chronic illness.
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (June 25, 2024) – In the this special international episode of “Thought of the Day”, Women In Pain Nation leader Cynthia Toussaint shares from Iceland the need for nature to find relief from pain and wellness of mind. Despite Cynthia having COVID during this taping, one can see how the awesomeness of nature can elevate and liberate the soul.
Women In Pain Nation “Hot Take” Interview (June 4, 2024) – Our 3rd in a series of “Hot Take” interviews, Women In Pain Nation leader Cynthia Toussaint talks with University of Michigan pain researcher and “Chronic Pain Reset” author Dr. Afton Hassett about the importance of resilience when it comes to maintaining wellness and spirit during times of challenged health.
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (May 28, 2024) – For Grace and Women In Pain Nation Leader Cynthia Toussaint shares how unfair it is to have a conventional, long-running illness on top of day-to-day chronic pain. What’s a Women In Pain Nation’er to do? How do you keep you spirits up? How do you take the “ugh” out of being sick?
Women In Pain Nation “Hot Take” Interview (May 21, 2024) – #2 in our series of “Hot Take” interviews, Women In Pain Nation leader Cynthia Toussaint talks with “Migraine Relief Plan Cookbook” author Stephanie Weaver about how what we eat can effect one’s chronic pain and over-all wellness – and why it’s important to pitch the diet rule book.
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (May 14, 2024) – Women In Pain Nation Leader and 40+ year CRPS warrior Cynthia Toussaint gives the scoop about how the piano and other artistic endeavors are bringing her deep healing. She wants you to share your creative passion(s) and share a sample of your creative art…
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (May 7, 2024) – For Grace and Women In Pain Nation Leaders John and Cynthia are sick – both at the same time! In this “Thought of the Day” vid, they try to figure out how to keep things going when the caregiver goes offline. Call in sick or muscle through? Share your thoughts, Women In Pain Nation’ers…
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (April 30, 2024) – For Grace director John Garrett shares a few nuggets of coping wisdom born out of 40+ years of care giving for someone in chronic pain. With this vid, John shares the first of five go-to’s to keep on when the going gets tough…
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (April 23, 2024) – It’s that time of year when folks start thinking about hitting the road. Women In Pain Nation leader Cynthia Toussaint talks about her journeys with chronic pain and travel, and how after a few years off, new challenges and uncertainties have crept in…
Women In Pain Nation “Hot Take” Interview (April 16, 2024) – Kicking off our series of Women In Pain Nation “Hot Take” interviews, Cynthia interviews 30+ year woman in pain and advocacy writer Kathleen Sutherland as they explore the reasons why normies don’t get pain – and how that can be a real pain…
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (April 9, 2024) – For Grace leaders John Garrett and Cynthia Toussaint dish about how hard it is for a woman in pain to give back on holidays and special events due to physical limitations.
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (April 2, 2024) – For Grace founder Cynthia Toussaint shares the power of Pet Therapy to provide relief and healing … and Cynthia asks other WIPNation’ers to post a pic of their furr babies. Meow!
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (March 26, 2024) – For Grace director John Garrett shares about the caregiver side of the chronic pain experience, and how acceptance can make all the difference…
Women In Pain Nation “Thought of the Day” (March 20, 2024) – Kicking off the campaign, Cynthia shares about her ever-shifting CRPS rules of engagement, along with a shout-out for advice from her fellow WIPNation badasses…