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Pain to Power

Transform Personal Struggles into Strength to Overcome Chronic Pain

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Pain to Power

By: Col (Ret) D. Strand
Narrated by: Gerhard Weigelt
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Nobody should have to live in chronic pain—including you! Don’t let another minute of your life be consumed by physical and mental suffering. Discover how to transform your pain today!

The alarm goes off and for a split second, you wake up with a positive feeling that this is going to be a new day. Before you have barely had time to open your eyes, the pain hits you. Whether it’s a slow dull ache burning in a certain area or a shooting pain that hits you with a jolt…it’s a stark reminder of what lies ahead in your day.

It’s draining, it’s depressing, and regardless of what you have tried, nothing brings you relief.

Countless people find themselves in the same struggle, searching for the key to a pain-free life.

According to Boston University, approximately 20 percent of the world’s population is living with chronic pain. That’s one in five of us not living life to its potential, simply because we can’t.

Military duties left Col. Strand with a ruptured disc in his neck, a broken tibia and fibula, and numerous surgeries. He was already struggling physically and emotionally before his diabetes diagnosis. He knew something had to change!

This book was born out of years of living with chronic pain and exploring methods to overcome it. And now, you can do the same—take control of your pain and rediscover your power.

In this complete guide to chronic pain, you will discover:

  • A profound understanding of chronic pain and how it doesn’t just affect the body, but also changes your brain and emotions
  • What to do when emotional stress, anxiety, and depression accompany your chronic pain
  • The symptoms of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome with management strategies and treatment options

The first step is the hardest. It takes everything you have got to fight through your pain, and the last thing you want to do is waste time and energy on methods that don’t work.

©2024 Douglas Strand (P)2024 Douglas Strand
Physical Illness & Disease Inspiring

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A Powerful Guide to Reclaiming Strength

I appreciated how it addressed not just physical struggles but also the emotional challenges that come with it. The strategies shared were practical, and the narrator’s tone was both comforting and motivating. It felt like a gentle nudge to take control of my mindset and find ways to build resilience. Anyone dealing with chronic pain will find a lot of encouragement here.

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A Compassionate, Empowering Guide

This empowering guide addresses the issues of navigating chronic pain by blending cutting-edge neuroscience with holistic strategies such as mindfulness, CBT, biofeedback, and acupuncture. The author has combined clear, actionable advice with inspiring real-life stories, offering a realistic roadmap for reclaiming control over pain's physical and emotional aspects. It emphasizes building resilience, improving mobility, and integrating sustainable practices into daily life. Having experienced this firsthand as a caregiver, I only wish I had access to this book sooner! I recommend it to anyone seeking fresh approaches to chronic pain management,

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Empowering book!!

This book is a powerful guide for anyone battling chronic pain and searching for real solutions. The author's personal experiences and well researched insights make it relatable and deeply inspiring. If you're ready to take control of your pain and reclaim your life, this is a must listen!

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Transforming Experience

Colonel Strand's Pain to Power presents a convincing and useful strategy for dealing with chronic pain. In order to foster resilience and change perspectives, Strand blends practical techniques with emotional candor, drawing on his experiences in the military and his own battles with CRS. With sympathetic tales and motivating strategies, the audiobook emphasizes the link between mental and physical health. Even though experienced readers of pain management may recognize some of the recommendations, this resource stands out due to its straightforward narration and personal observations. It's a helpful manual for anyone dealing with chronic pain or helping a loved one deal with it; it's inspirational and educational.

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You don't have to live with debilitating pain

I appreciate Colonel Strand's advocacy of helping others be free from pain when conventional means fail. He tells about his time in Iraq and how his pain journey began. His pain became unbearable sought a better way.He provides a plethora amount of advice and stories to help prove his claim. If anyone knows pain it is Colonel Strand. The narration was engaging and delightful.

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Journey From Struggle to Strength

This audiobook was great - it felt relatable and practical, offering a thoughtful perspective on living with chronic pain. The part about how pain affects both your body and emotions really clicked for me - it gave me a new way to understand what I’ve been going through. The strategies for handling emotional stress along with physical symptoms stood out because they were realistic and not overwhelming to try. If you’re looking for something that helps you move past just getting through the day and toward feeling stronger and more in control, this is a great resource.

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Important

A must-read for anyone looking to rise above the challenges of chronic pain. Its combination of compassion, practical advice, and empowering messages makes it an invaluable resource for building strength and resilience. Whether you’re at the beginning of your journey or looking for fresh insights, this book offers a roadmap to a more empowered and fulfilling life.

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chronic pain overcome!

Having chronic pain doesn't have to debilitating you forever! This was a well thought out and Inspiring book woth practical strategies and an empathetic view of overcoming chronic pain. I liked the focus on dealing woth the mental setbacks that can also come along with chronic pain as this part also goes undealt with

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A transformative listen about chronic pain.

Whether you're dealing with chronic pain or supporting someone who is, Pain to Power offers hope, motivation, and a reminder that you are not defined by your struggles. This audiobook is a must-listen for anyone seeking to transform adversity into strength. Highly recommended!

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Indeed Powerful

What I loved most was the positive energy of the audiobook. It made me realise that hardships are not who I am, they can make me stronger. Something that really jumped out at me was the author's comments on changing your mind. So, rather than tripping over ourselves, the book taught me how to dwell on small victories and gain muscle in little increments. It taught me that I can get through bad days too. this book is a good one to get an audiobook of. I walked away hopeful and empowered.

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