Chronic pain shouldn’t stop you from living your best reading life. A registered osteopath shares her surprising tips for a cozy winter reading season.
Does the perfect reading chair exist? How do I maintain a good reading posture? And what book format is best for someone who has chronic pain problems?
The answers might surprise you in this special winter reading episode dedicated to anyone navigating chronic pain challenges.
Today’s podcast will help you create the perfect cozy reading space while acknowledging the additional challenges you might face, especially during winter.
This week’s remarkable guest is Alexandra Orfanides, a registered osteopath, the creative mind behind Hypermobility HQ on TikTok, and the host of Help! I’m Hypermobile Podcast.
With her wealth of experience in the medical and creator spaces, Alex shares insights on the best ways to give your body TRUE rest when reading.
As a bonus, Alex shares a touching personal connection to literature and discusses her recent challenges with connecting to books. To kick start her reading life up again, I’m providing three book recommendations to reignite her passion for literature.
Check out our bonus Cozy Reading Guide featuring all the products recommended by Alex and essential items that have personally helped me navigate health challenges while reading.
Whether seeking advice, inspiration, or a book review, this episode is your guide to the best winter reading set-up.
Meet Alex
Alexandra Orfanides brings her expertise as an osteopath with a Master’s degree in Osteopathy and a Bachelor’s degree in English language and literature. This unique combination couldn’t have been more perfect for today’s show.
Alexandra offers in-person and virtual consultations to patients. She hosts the new podcast Help! I’m Hypermobile, and uses her various platforms to raise awareness about hypermobility to help her community navigate daily challenges.
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2023 MomAdvice Fall Reading Guide
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Breathe and Count Back From Ten by Natalia Sylvester
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Dysautonomia
Animation tablet
Penguin upright mouse
Hard Boiled Wonderland and the End of the World by Haruki Murakami
The Ladies Handbook for Her Mysterious Illness by Sarah Ramey
Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
Shark Heart: A Love Story by Emily Habeck
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers – solar punk
A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers
Wild Geese by Mary Oliver
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams
Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstances by Ruth Emmie Lange
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