We are solely dedicated to improving the awareness, care, education and support around Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis. This podcast is for patients, their loved ones and clinicians with an interest in male pelvic pain. In each episode Karl Monahan and Tim Beames (founders of Pelvic Pain Matters) will unpack key topics around this life altering, debilitating, poorly understood condition. We want to create hope and understanding for all of those who face the challenges of ...
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Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 48. I hear you, I see you.
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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 …
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Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 47. Flare ups, why has the pain not gone immediately???
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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 …
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Pelvic pain natters podcast. Ep 46. Flare ups, this is a process
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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…
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Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast: Ep 45 Flare ups - The hope that kills you
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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…
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Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast Ep 44, flare ups pt 1 - What percentage of flare ups have you overcome?
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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. Sc…
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Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast Ep. 43: My favourite type of prostatitis!
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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 p…
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Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast Ep 42 Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Urination
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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 clinicia…
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Pelvic Pain Natters Ep 41 Pelvic Floor Dysfunction and Trigger Points
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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 T…
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Pelvic Pain Natters Podcast: Ep 40 MORNING WOOD!
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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 w…
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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 ded…
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Ep 38. Friday Take Away - Pelvic Floor Dysfunction - Number 2!
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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 ne…
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Ep 37. Friday take away - Why pelvic floor dysfunction is like lab meat!
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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 conside…
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Ep36. Pelvic Pain Natters - Support is so Important
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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 …
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Ep 35 Pelvic Pain Natters - Mental Health, Cipro and Suicide
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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 …
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Ep.34. Pelvic Pain Natters, Friday take away - Journaling
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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-pa…
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week. This week Karl talks to a former patient about his recovery from Pelvic Pain. Karl and Joe discuss the onset of his symptoms, the tests and medical appointments he had. The techniques we used to help him overcome his condition and other modalities he used to name a f…
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Ep 32. Friday Take Away - How many arrows does your pelvic pain have?
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week. This week Karl reflects on the 2 arrows model of philosophy. The first arrows is inevitable in life, but the second arrow we can control, or have a different reaction to. What is your second arrow doing? Karl also gives a nod to the new global support community as we…
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Ep 31. Friday Take Away - What went well? Part 2
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week. This week Karl reflects on last weeks podcast "what went well? This is part 2, where Karl unpacks this simple little activity even further. He looks at how and why to supercharge this. He gives examples from his current patients and how they are using this technique …
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on a growing theme of the recent podcasts - your own narrative. What we see and what we tell ourselves about our day guides how we feel about recovery, our symptoms and our outlook. Identifying things that went well and why they went well can m…
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Pelvic Pain Natters - Supporting yourself in the early days of diagnosis pt 2
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In this episode Co founders of Pelvic Pain Matters Karl Monahan and Tim Beames look at what support means in recovery, including: Communicating with others about your condition How to start a conversation The validity of this approach Why this can really change the way the condition makes you feel Please rate, review and subscribe This exciting new…
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Friday Take Away - The spectrum of a flare up
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In this episode of Karl's Friday Night Takeaway Karl looks into a flare up in more detail. He explores what typically happens and what the normal outcome is. He then provides opportunities for managing the spectrum of a flare up differently to achieve a different outcome. Please rate, review and subscribe This exciting new podcast is dedicated sole…
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Friday Take Away - I am calm, I am relaxed
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers a short guided relaxation. You can use this at any time to help you to unwind, to let go, to feel calm and relaxed. Create the right space for yourself. Make sure it is quiet and free from unnecessary distractions. Lie, sit or stand. Open a window. Keep a smile on your face. Keep your eyes open, with a soft…
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Friday Take Away - Velcro, Teflon, Glimmers
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on our ability to hold onto negative experiences. How this is part of human nature, but it can be shifted. He discusses why we find it hard to acknowledge wins, success and change. And Karl looks at the term glimmers and why this can support th…
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Pelvic Pain Natters - Supporting yourself in the early days of diagnosis and beyond pt 1
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In this episode Co founders of Pelvic Pain Matters Karl Monahan and Tim Beames look at what support means in recovery, including: Where you can find support The importance of seeking out and working with others Why transparency in recovery can be life changing Some barriers to seeking support How can you support yourself Please rate, review and sub…
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week. This week Karl reflects on YOU, the patient. Why you are central to Karl's work. Why you drive him forward. Why he has dedicated his life to male pelvic pain! This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome …
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Friday Take Away - I need to be really honest with you
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Karl Friday Take Away I n this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on self care, flare ups and how our response to symptoms/pain will dictate our experience of them. You Tube video on managing flare ups - https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=how+to+manage+and+avoid+flare+ups+in+p…
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In this episode Co founders of Pelvic Pain Matters Karl Monahan and Tim Beames discuss what happens now you have got a diagnosis. What this means for you. What are some of the next steps we feel you should take Please rate, review and subscribe Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic website - https:/…
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Karl Friday Take Away In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week, including practical tips for you in recovery. This week Karl looks at the importance of the set and setting in which you carry out your self care. How the space you use can make a difference in how successful your self care may be. Also he explo…
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In this episode Co founders of Pelvic Pain Matters Karl Monahan and Tim Beames discuss the process of getting diagnosed. What this means for you as a patient and some useful information around what a diagnosis actually is. Please rate, review and subscribe Pelvic Pain Matters website - https://www.pelvicpainmatters.com/ The Pelvic Pain Clinic websi…
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Friday takeaway - Check yourself before you wreck yourself!
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In this episode of Karl's Friday Night Takeaway Karl talks about how we cannot change past events. He discusses the impact these events have on our recovery. He encourages you to be open to a different mindset, or focus, or acceptance. Please rate, review and subscribe This exciting new podcast is dedicated solely to male pelvic pain conditions - C…
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Friday Take Away - What's your attitude bruva!?
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl builds on the concept of discipline, habit forming, pushing a car and looks into your attitude and self messaging. How this might be unhelpful in making progress in your recovery. Please rate, review and subscribe This exciting new podcast is dedicated …
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Friday Take Away - Recovery is like pushing a car!
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on how tough recovery can be. Why it takes sustained effort to get things moving. He also touches on the inner critic and how it will try and derail you in your recovery. Please rate, review and subscribe You can reach us at pelvicpainmatters|@…
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Friday Takeaway - Consistency is Key for recovery
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on why consistency makes a difference. Why self care is the way out of pelvic pain and some simple, little assists to nudge you in the right direction with how to do your self care. Please rate, review and subscribe You can reach us at pelvicpa…
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Our next online group RECOVER programme is about to start. What can you expect?
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Working as part of a group to recover can be SO empowering. In this episode Co founders of Pelvic Pain Matters Karl Monahan and Tim Beames introduce their 6 month online group RECOVER programme. Including * Why we set up the programme * What has changed and evolved * What participants can expect * What we love about the content * Some testimonials …
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After a lengthy spell out, we are back! We SLOWLY grind our way back into podcasting again.... In this episode Co founders of Pelvic Pain Matters Karl Monahan and Tim Beames welcome themselves back! Today we cover: * Where have we been * Our aims and hopes for the future * Why we do what we do Please rate, review and subscribe You can reach us at i…
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Most people accept their lives, they don’t lead them! Which are you?
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on a patients journey of self discovery, commitment and overcoming their very complex symptoms. What can you learn from this episode? Please rate, review and subscribe You can reach us at info@pelvicpainmatters.com Clinic website - https://www.…
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Be more than just a flexible person in pain!
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on techniques to recover from pelvic pain. Is stretching enough? Is this a muscular problem alone? What else might you be able to do? Please rate, review and subscribe You can reach us at info@pelvicpainmatters.com Clinic website - https://www.…
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I wouldn’t date me! How do you view yourself as a person with chronic pelvic pain syndrome or chronic prostatitis
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on a patients comment "I wouldn't date myself" and asks what is your self narrative? How do you view yourself as a person suffering with pelvic pain? Could you be open to the idea of changing this slightly and why this can really help in recove…
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What is the Bio-Medical Model of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis?
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on the Bio Medical model of male pelvic pain. What it is, why this model is used and if there are any limitations to its use Link to webinar registration - https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8816693046668/WN_OCm8gDgCSW-kL8GA2e6c-A?fbclid=…
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Movember and male pelvic pain (chronic pelvic pain syndrome and chronic prostatitis)
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In this episode Karl Monahan and Tim Beames discuss the importance of raising awareness of mens health conditions like chronic pelvic pain syndrome and chronic prostatitis. They cover the 5 key topics that the November campaign encourage men to be aware of: Staying connected Talking The stats Knowing your own anatomy Movement Please rate, review an…
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Friday Take Away, Am I getting used to it or am I getting better?
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on a question he often hears from his patients - Am I getting better, or am I getting used to it. What does it mean when symptoms start to change for there better? The uncertainty pelvic pain can cause a patient can influence our sense of progr…
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Introducing Flare Ups in Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome & Prostatitis
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Flare ups are an inevitable part of recovery from pelvic pain. In this episode Co founders of Pelvic Pain Matters Karl Monahan and Tim Beames introduce a flare up including: * Characteristics and features * Their duration * The affects * The impact Please rate, review and subscribe You can reach us at info@pelvicpainmatters.com Clinic website - htt…
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Language and Communication in Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome & Prostatitis (WARNIG: EXPLICIT CONTENT)
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PLEASE NOTE, EXPLICIT LANGUAGE USED! SOME LANGUAGE MAY OFFEND SOME LISTENERS The type of language and communication used around pelvic pain can make a real difference for patients, clinicians, loved ones and even work colleagues In this episode Co founders of Pelvic Pain Matters Karl Monahan and Tim Beames unravel what it is like to have pelvic pai…
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Friday Take Away, the inner Critic and Chronic Pain Syndrome/Prostatitis part2
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In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects further on the inner critic, using examples from his clinic on how to manage and reduce the influence of the inner critic for patients and clinicians with an interest in Chronic Pelvic Pain and Chronic Prostatitis Sufferers. This is part 2 of 2…
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Friday Take Away, the inner Critic and Chronic Pain Syndrome/Prostatitis part 1
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Karl's Friday Take Away In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on the inner critic, self judgement, Catastrophisation and general advice for patients and clinicians with an interest in Chronic Pelvic Pain and Chronic Prostatitis Sufferers. This is part 1 of 2 Please rate, review and…
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Food for Thought - considerations for chronic pelvic pain syndrome and prostatitis
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Karl Friday Take Away In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on Pelvic Pain and food choices in flare ups and general advice for Chronic Pelvic Pain and Chronic Prostatitis Sufferers Please rate, review and subscribe You can reach us at info@pelvicpainmatters.com Clinic website - ht…
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Friday take away - Pelvic Pain and masculinity for Chronic Pelvic Pain and Chronic Prostatitis Sufferers
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Karl Friday Take Away In this bonus podcast Karl Monahan offers some clinical reflections from his week This week Karl reflects on Pelvic Pain and masculinity for Chronic Pelvic Pain and Chronic Prostatitis Sufferers Please rate, review and subscribe You can reach us at info@pelvicpainmatters.com Clinic website - https://www.thepelvicpainclinic.co.…
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The Pelvic Pain Experience - what do we see in chronic pelvic pain syndrome and chronic prostatitis patients
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The Pelvic Pain experience - what do we see in chronic pelvic pain syndrome and chronic prostatitis patients In this episode Co founders of Pelvic Pain Matters Karl Monahan and Tim Beames unravel what it is like to have pelvic pain: Where the symptoms present How they impact the patient How symptoms are described The phenomenological lived experien…
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Male Pelvic Pain Awareness - How much awareness is there for Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Prostatitis??
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In our second podcast episode Co founders of Pelvic Pain Matters Karl Monahan and Tim Beames discuss the awareness of the conditions. Including: What are the current research levels compared to other health conditions? Is there a difference between male and female pelvic pain awareness? Can we learn anything from Prostate Cancer Awareness? Where do…
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Introducing ”Pelvic Pain Natters” The Podcast for Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Prostatitis
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Co founders of Pelvic Pain Matters Karl Monahan and Tim Beames introduce this exciting new podcast dedicated solely to male pelvic pain (Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome and Chronic Prostatitis) Karl and Tim introduce themselves and outline what to expect in upcoming podcast episodes You can reach us at info@pelvicpainmatters.com Clinic website - https…
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