When Pain Teaches You To Become Your Own Advocate…

What if the worst part of pain isn’t the ache, but the way it hijacks your mood, your plans, and your sense of self? We open up about living at the intersection of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, and the unexpected tools that turned chaos into a plan. From panic attacks in Toronto crowds to quiet wins at home, this is a grounded look at what actually helps when life feels unmanageable.

We walk through hard-earned lessons from cognitive behavioural therapy, including reframing worst-case thinking and building exposure skills that stick. Then we dig into medication strategy with real talk: why duloxetine pulled double duty for anxiety and neuropathic pain, how sweating and other side effects were handled, and why returning to aripiprazole (Abilify) stabilized the emotional spikes that pain can trigger. The point isn’t perfection; it’s function, doing dishes, getting outside, and staying present with people you love, even on rough days.

Care access and advocacy take centre stage as we reflect on coverage gaps that push quick prescriptions over therapy, and how choosing a doctor who listens can change outcomes. We share our start with EMG-based nerve stimulation at Ottawa Hospital and the path toward specialized blood work and genetic testing in London, Ontario to pinpoint neuropathy type. That specificity could retire guesswork and focus treatment on what your body actually needs. Along the way, we talk about researching wisely without spiralling, family patterns of “bad nerves,” and the small daily anchors, sleep, food, gentle movement, that keep momentum when motivation is gone.

If you or someone you love is navigating pain, panic, or both, you’ll find practical steps, candid stories, and hope rooted in evidence and experience. Listen, share with someone who needs it, and subscribe so you don’t miss future conversations. Got a strategy that’s helped you through a flare or a panic spiral? Tell us, we’ll feature listener insights in an upcoming show.

Kindest Remarks,

Adam Stacey, Founder, Podcast Host & Writer, Content Creator + Mental Health Awareness Advocate

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HAPPIEST HALLOWEEN WISHES TO EVERYONE CELEBRATING & COLLECTING CANDY OR GIVING CANDY, BE SAFE AND STAY DRY...

About Gabrie'le Eato (Gab)

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Only 26-years-old, deeply intuitive and spiritually grounded Philanthropist, Savant, Neurodiversity, Autism, ADHD, Mental Health & Accessibility Advocate, Activist, Digital Visionary, and Founder of Eleable®, the world’s first Digital Design Psychology™ agency.

A digital branding expert, psychometrician, and website designer, she creates ADA/WCAG-compliant websites, digital assets, and inclusive brands built to make every person feel fully seen, valued, and included. A portion of every project through her agency supports her global public speaking initiatives, empowering children in schools around the world to know they are, and always will be, much more than a label.

Clinically diagnosed with Autism and ADHD, Gabrie’le once believed her differences made her “less.” For years, she felt stuck, trapped in expectations and self-doubt. Over time, she discovered a deeper truth: you don’t have to live stuck. When you change your mindset, you change your reality. Her journey taught her to focus on what truly matters, faith, authenticity, self-love, and the people who love you back. To never fear anyone. To stand strong in your purpose. And to become your best self by knowing who you are, loving that person fully, and walking boldly in your light. What someone else thinks of you and what they are doing is not your problem.

That transformation became the foundation of her mission — helping others embrace their worth and stand unapologetically in their divine design.

Her career spans collaborations with celebrities, Nobel Peace Prize nominees, and the #1 brand strategists in the world, including a Telly Award–winning Hollywood Casting Director and other industry professionals whose work has been featured on billboards in Times Square. She currently serves as the Chief Brand Experience & Innovation Officer (CBXO) for the Golden Rule Society, founded by a five-time Nobel Peace Prize nominee. Gabrie’le has also worked directly alongside individuals connected to top governmental leaders, including those with relationships to the President of the United States and members of the United Nations (UN) a reflection of her integrity, trusted reputation, and unwavering dedication to humanitarian design and ethical leadership.

A verified TikTok Creator (101.8K+ followers) and ranked in the top 1% globally on the WAIS IQ test for spatial reasoning, she’s recognized as a Digital Savant, bridging psychology and design in ways few can replicate. She has also received numerous nominations for an honorary doctorate through Harvard University in recognition of her ongoing contributions to inclusion, innovation, and impact-driven leadership.

In October 2025, she was featured in VoyageOhio Magazine’s Change-Makers: Stories That Inspire and Authority Magazine on Medium, where her work and mission were spotlighted for transforming inclusion through digital design. She has also been interviewed by global communications expert and 10× bestselling author Sam Horn (Tongue Fu!, Got Yo

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🎙️ Episode #12 Highlights – Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times

1. “Uncertainty isn’t the end — it’s the birthplace of innovation.”
2. How small business owners adapt when global markets shift and governments change.
3. Real talk about fear, resilience, and why entrepreneurs are built to handle chaos.
4. Lessons learned from startup founders thriving despite political and economic turbulence.
5. Why community support and collaboration matter now more than ever.
6. A reminder that entrepreneurship is about heart, not just hustle.
7. How to stay grounded when the world feels unstable.
8. “We can’t control the storm — but we can build better boats.”
9. Tips for keeping your business relevant and compassionate in hard times.
10. A personal reflection on what it means to create something meaningful in 2025.

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