A motorcycle accident in 1997 would leave me with severe chronic pain and a paralysed left arm, but would change my life for the better, become the greatest teacher I ever had and take my life on an inspirational path that I would never change. Join me on this journey and see how I turned tragedy into victory. https://www.patreon.com/ScreaminginSilence234
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A podcast from Brown University's Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology & the Ancient World, hosted and produced by doctoral student Karl Krusell.
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Fresnan Lucy Brown interviews women in California's Central Valley about their lives, friendships, families, relationships, careers, accomplishments, memories of their communities, challenges they've overcome, people who've enriched their lives, and what makes the Central Valley so special.
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Frustration. At Life. At others. At ourselves. We've all felt it before, maybe struggled with it, maybe let it hold us back. All too often it's seen as an unwanted emotion. But we can change our perception of it to be something that drives us. In this episode I look at what role frustration has played in my journey and how it improved my life. http…
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Balance is required everywhere in life, as Mr Miyagi said, " Whole life have a balance". Nowhere is this more important for me than managing chronic pain. https://onewingkiwi.com/By Fraser Brown
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A lot of people, not just chronic pain patients, struggle to understand why I feel the way I do about life with constant pain and adversity. I've even faced criticism because of my beliefs. Normally I wouldn't address these, but a couple comments recently made me think that I need to explain why I do feel the way I do, in the hope that more people …
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As the reach of the podcast grows and my activity in pain groups increases I'm getting more requests on my coping strategies, so I decided to put them into one episode so anyone can get a quick overview of how I manage my chronic pain. There will be some old and new concepts here, so something for everyone who is interested. https://onewingkiwi.com…
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How can I stay so calm and controlled despite living with chronic pain? How can it be that I can be going through pain that would knock most off of their feet yet you wouldn't tell by looking at me? The secret for me is in understanding the difference between hurt and harm.By Fraser Brown
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Episode 35 - With guest Pete Moore from The Pain Toolkit
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Today I'm joined by a strong voice for self-management of chronic pain, Pete Moore from the UK. Pete has developed a process for anyone to use in dealing with persistent pain and attends numerous seminars on pain management internationally advocating his 12 step plan which he details for us towards the end of the episode. Join us to hear his story,…
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Episode 34 - My top 7 stoic tips for overcoming adversity
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In this episode I combine the lessons Stoicism teaches us with the lessons I learnt for myself over the past nearly 27yrs. Having only recently discovering for myself this school of thought, I found the writings from such noted philosophers such as Zeno, Seneca, Epictetus and Marcus Aurelius aligned perfectly with what I had taught myself. These ha…
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Episode 33 - Making plans and breaking plans.
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Anxiety, we all have experienced it. For some it's just a normal response to stress or unknown outcomes. For others it can be crippling, trapping them in perpetual worry. But what about the relationship between chronic pain and anxiety surrounding pain. As I found, and learnt to overcome, anxiety can make the pain we feel significantly worse. https…
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On today's episode we are joined by Shaun, a 33yr old BPI survivor from England. Shaun had asked if I could do an episode on becoming a father with a Brachial Plexus injury, and I thought that not only was it a great topic to cover but as he himself was a father to two young boys he should come share his experiences! https://onewingkiwi.com/…
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On today's episode I'm very lucky to be joined by Dr Sue Jarquin, a pain management psychologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in America. Sue brings a new perspective to the show, drawing on her years of study and experience interacting with chronic pain patients in helping them understand more about pain and self management. http…
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With the first year of the podcast having passed I thought it was an ideal opportunity to reflect on where this all started to where I am now. It's been an amazing journey, one that has helped many, including myself. So thanks to you all, and I look forward to seeing you all again in 2024.By Fraser Brown
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We would all like a cure to our problems, be that chronic pain, disability or any other hurdle in life. But what if there is no cure? Do we dismiss anything that isn't a cure? Too often I've witnessed exactly this. But as I have found, when there isn't a cure it's far better to take any improvement in the quality of life that we can than to take no…
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Wants. What do I want? What do you want? We all have them, they can drive us to better ourselves or the world we live in. But unrealistic or unobtainable wants can cause emotional and mental struggle, making us more vulnerable to pain. I found that by re-framing my wants I lifted a heavy burden from my shoulders. https://onewingkiwi.com/…
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Episode 27 - Obstacles into opportunities
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How often have you found yourself facing a situation where it feels like you have no choice in the outcome, felt powerless. I found myself in that situation in 1997, facing a life with chronic pain and disability. But my story wasn't written yet, I could still decide the outcome. It was up to me turn the obstacle into opportunity. https://onewingki…
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Living with chronic pain is something that only around 25% of the worlds population understand properly. If you haven't lived it, there is no way you can understand. So in this episode I share some of the things people with chronic pain would like others to know about. https://onewingkiwi.com/By Fraser Brown
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Often seen as a radical and controversial technique for dealing with chronic pain, I discovered the power of the mind through mindfulness very early on in my journey where other treatments had failed. It wasn't until I exhausted every option that I really began to focus on this technique, and the results are literally life changing for me. And I fi…
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Episode 24 - Pros of pain and partial paralysis
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There's a silver lining to every cloud, and my journey has been no exception. There's been some lighthearted moments and unforeseen benefits. In this weeks episode we'll look at some of the pros and cons of my experiences with a brachial plexus avulsion injury. https://onewingkiwi.com/By Fraser Brown
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I first found out about Dan a number of years ago when looking for a sling to support my dead arm. I stumbled across a site where he advertised the slings he made and saw pictures of him competing in sports events and realised he too was someone who hadn't let his injury hold him back. Now thanks to an introduction from Geoff Tolge I get to intervi…
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In my journey I have met people that have misjudged me for my situation, who have incorrectly made assumptions. I have been inconvenienced by others behaviours. We all have experienced that. Even Marcus Aurelius wrote of his difficulty with this. So how can we handle these situations, without anger?By Fraser Brown
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Anticipatory fear, dreading what the future may bring, is a recognised condition. One that can 'paralyse' us. This fear is very often based on past experiences, suffering, hurt and pain. But the future is not yet written, the worst outcome is not guaranteed. There is just as much chance that the future could hold the greatest moments of your life.…
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Nothing to do with Ghost Busters or Scooby Doo, instead the ghosts of the past that a lot of us, especially those with chronic pain, chase. So often we get caught up in past events, we wish that things went differently, or that we could change outcomes. This episode focuses on the futility of doing so, and why we should embrace the present moment.…
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All of us face dilemmas in life that are unavoidable or out of our control. How we react to these define our experience of them, whether they hold us back or spring us forward. While I shaped my perspective of my journey with chronic pain in a way that moved me forward, there are other battles in my life I let hold me back. Now with a better unders…
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Episode 18 - A comprehensive guide to life?
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Marcus Aurelius's Meditations has been described by many as exactly this, a comprehensive guide to life. Today we look into the three disciplines within Stoicism and discover just how powerful they are, and how they have played a critical role in my life, and how they can in yours too.By Fraser Brown
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As a young child I thought to myself, the day I stop learning will be the day I die. Now nearly 26yrs into my journey with chronic pain a recent discovery has made that statement even more relevant. I thought I had learnt a lot the past years, and I have, but this journey is just beginning. And I can't wait!…
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Episode 16 - With guest Josh William
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This week we have Josh joining us on the show. Although he has only been on his journey for two and a half years he has already learnt so much in living with adversity and enjoying a fulfilling life. His attitude is exactly the type required when navigating difficulty and will give hope to those whose journey with chronic pain is still very new.…
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This week's guest Bob, aka 1ARMBOB, was one of the first people I met who had the same injury as me. It was through Bob's Facebook group "Brachial Plexus' that we connected, and where I would meet many others, both being able to learn and help. Join us as we hear 1ARMBOB's journey through adversity. https://onewingkiwi.com/…
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What shapes events in our lives? The events themselves? Or our perception of them? While life is not perfect and has hardship, struggle and loss, how we see these events determines the effect they will have on us. Attempts to combat adversity through positive perception is sometimes pushed back on though, viewed as an attempt to diminish our plight…
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Just how do you have full control over what happens in your life? With so much that seems out of our control that might seem impossible. But a change in perception is enough to give you all the power you need. This would be the most important realisation I ever had, one that would turn what most would view as a negative experience into the most pos…
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Episode 12 Part 2 - with guest Geoff Tolge
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In the 2nd part of this 2 part episode we join Geoff once more as we discuss topics like pain vs suffering and his experience with what is seen as a controversial surgical operation to combat his pain and his decision to amputate his arm.By Fraser Brown
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Episode 12 - With guest Geoff Tolge (Part 1)
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Today we have Geoff Tolge joining us from America. Geoff's journey began nearly 40 years ago and he has a wealth of experience in coping with pain and adversity, and has also some new experiences to share.By Fraser Brown
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Today I welcome my first guest to the show. Peter has a very similar injury to me with 5 of his nerves ripped from his spinal cord. In this episode we learn about his journey and how chronic pain has changed his life. www.onewingkiwi.comBy Fraser Brown
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Pain can take many things from us, our freedom, independence, confidence, the list goes on. For me though, it's only time that has been taken. But it's the very act of that time being stolen that made led me to one of my greatest realisations. www.onewingkiwi.comBy Fraser Brown
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When I embarked on my journey 25yrs ago I didn't set out to do anything other than live the best life I could. I was 22yrs old with a life to live, and I was determined to do exactly that. I never once thought that the choices I made would prove to inspire people, but over the years I found that was exactly what happened. This week we look closely …
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Am I mad to get back on motorcycles? Most people would say without a doubt! But getting back on bikes was one of the most important aspects of my journey, one that would lift me to new heights, and along the way lift others too.By Fraser Brown
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Welcome back. This week's episode covers the mask I wear, the tool I use to slip by unnoticed despite my pain. I discuss both the benefits and costs of this, and why ultimately it is something that serves me well.By Fraser Brown
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How can someone who has lived with continual pain and disability consider themselves to be so lucky, and not wish to wind back the hands of time? Find out why in this weeks episode. https://onewingkiwi.com/By Fraser Brown
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In today's episode we take a look at how 25 years of pain has shaped me, and the changes I've had to make. Instead of being something to hold me back it instead has given me growth and understanding that I may have otherwise missed out on. https://www.patreon.com/ScreaminginSilence234 https://onewingkiwi.com/…
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In this weeks episode we look into the changes I faced with one arm, adapting to a world designed with a fully able body in mind. The challenges, the lessons, and the funny times have all helped me to grow as an individual. https://onewingkiwi.com/ http://patreon.com/ScreaminginSilence234By Fraser Brown
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In today's episode we begin at my journey's beginning, the day of my accident, the day that would change my life forever. https://onewingkiwi.com/ http://patreon.com/ScreaminginSilence234By Fraser Brown
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From the burning, crushing, tearing and so many more sensations and how they affect my daily life, today's episode takes a closer look at my pain and its intensity. https://onewingkiwi.com/ http://patreon.com/ScreaminginSilence234By Fraser Brown
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From medication through to psychological intervention and to surgery, I've been through it all. Today we'll go over treatments I've tried, the results and what I learnt. https://onewingkiwi.com/ http://patreon.com/ScreaminginSilence234By Fraser Brown
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I had a great conversation with Samantha Bauer. Samantha is a Fresno native, mother, advocate, volunteer and has past work experience in California education. She is also a candidate for Clovis Unified School District board. I hope you enjoy our chat!
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Fresno native Karen McCaffrey. Karen is a home builder, businesswoman, wife, mother and philanthropist in the Central Valley. I hope you enjoy our chat!By Ladies of the Central Valley
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I had a great conversation with Yolanda Moore. Yolanda is a wife, mother, physician assistant, small business owner and on the Clovis Unified School board. I hope you enjoy our chat!
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I recently interviewed Sue Davis. We talked about her career in teaching, her family, and her special connection to Yosemite National Park. I hope you enjoy our chat.By Lucy Moore Brown
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I recently interviewed Fresno native, Heather Boynton. Heather and I discussed her life growing up in a big family in the Central Valley, her career in teaching, and raising four children (two with cystic fibrosis), and balancing her schedule. I hope you enjoy!By Lucy Moore Brown
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I recently interviewed Monica Calles, a top interior designer in the Central Valley and throughout the state of California. She is also a former cheerleader for the San Francisco 49ers. I hope you enjoy our conversation.By Lucy Moore Brown
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I recently interviewed Central Valley native Vicki Griffin. We chatted about Vicki’s life growing up with a farmer dad, her swim career and current life in the valley. Thanks for listening!
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Lucy Brown speaks with Sandy Markarian Zimmerman. Sandy was born in Fresno, CA, to immigrant parents from Armenia. We talk about her family history. Sandy's life growing up in the Central Valley with vibrant culture, memories as a child in the Valley, and her current life.By Lucy Brown
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For the final episode of the first season of the JoukBox, Karl and Ciara sat down with a special guest. Sue Alcock was the inaugural Director of the Joukowsky Institute for Archaeology and the Ancient World, serving in that role from 2006 to 2015. She’s well known for her work on the archaeology of memory, particularly in Roman Greece. We had a wid…
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