Pain & Purpose
My story of chronic pain, diagnoses, misdiagnoses and trying to keep it all together.
“A story and its lessons are only made useful if shared.”
– Dan Millman, The Way Of The Peaceful Warrior
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From Misery… to Miraculous
Hope & Healing from Chronic Pain
The latest diagnosis for my chronic pain, muscle spasms and stiffness and new-found hope.
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Colorado Public Radio Interview – “On Pain” Series
What was going through my head when I said yes to being interviewed by Colorado Public Radio about living with chronic pain and how I’m feeling about it now.
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A Dizzying Array of Doctors Appointments
A look at just a few of Naomi’s latest medical appointments – from treatments for long COVID to cardiology and neurology – all with the goal of reducing the chronic pain, muscle spasms and now, offering relief from post-COVID symptoms.
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In Pain? Don’t Go It Alone.
Naomi shares the personal and professional side of running Fireside Production, a professional video production company based in Colorado – while battling chronic, worsening pain – as one of the featured storytellers at the 2021 Denver Metro Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Small Business, Big Connections event.
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Surrendering to the Mobility Scooter
The sweetness and sorrow behind surrendering to the mobility scooter as my chronic pain increased and my muscle endurance decreased.
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Recovering from Chronic Pain – Is It Possible?
A little soul searching on the placebo effect and the role of my thoughts on my chronic muscle pain and spasms. Is belief the cure for chronic pain?
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The First Pitch – Pain-Free
Feeling farther from my goal of being back on the pitcher’s mound while relentlessly pursuing pain relief, medical and emotional support.
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Connecting & Healing with Horses
Connecting & healing the body, mind and spirit through the hearts of rescued American wild horses.
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The Bridge – Restoring Life to Living
Reflections on one week into my stay at The Bridge health recovery program as I start to learn to live life with chronic pain.
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Neuroimmunology – Tests & Discoveries
New diagnoses (a few) thanks to the in-depth, brilliant work of a neuroimmunologist and I’m devoting several weeks to healing and pain management.
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And Then Came COVID
Trying to keep our small business afloat, our team employed and family fed through the COVID lock-down, when I received the dreaded diagnosis that I had COVID-19.
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Lessons In Chronic Pain
I am ready again. Ready to share where I’m at in my medical experience and explain why I’ve been off-the-radar after two brutally difficult years defined by pain.
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Back To Square One
A huge step back in my medical journey as doubt is raised about my diagnosis and I continue my search for answers – starting with a muscle biopsy.
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Hospitalized With A Tummy Bug
From hope to agony when I’m hospitalized with a stomach virus – for five days. It’s such a disappointing set-back to realize my continued vulnerability that I go kind of radio silent in sharing my story.
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Functional Neurological Disorder
Learning new ways to move and retrain the brain at the Mayo Clinic BeST Clinic after being diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder.
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My Mayo Clinic Experience
My experience with neurological and pulmonary tests at the Mayo Clinic to try to confirm or discover my diagnosis.
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A One-In-A-Million Diagnosis
With a new diagnosis of Stiff Person Syndrome, we begin a range of treatments designed to alleviate the symptoms. It’s a cycle of treatments and trauma.
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How It Began
Reflecting on how my health started to spiral into chronic pain and unanswered questions. Learn about the earliest symptoms and diagnosis.
Keep readingAbout Me
A mama, wife, Coloradan, storyteller, entrepreneur with a once-hidden illness – now a progressive and painful disability – ready to share my story after a career of telling those of others as co-owner of Fireside Production (a professional video production company) and a former television news journalist.
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From Invisible Illness to Progressive Disability 
Cool blog! Is your theme custom made or did you download it from somewhere? A theme like yours with a few simple adjustements would really make my blog shine. Please let me know where you got your design. Bless you
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Howdy! I could have sworn I’ve been to this blog before but after reading through some of the post I realized it’s new to me. Nonetheless, I’m definitely delighted I found it and I’ll be bookmarking and checking back often!
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Hi Naomi,
I just heard you on Colorado Public Radio and wanted to reach out to you. I recently hosted a screening of a new documentary called Love Heals @ my Yoga and Taichi center. I think you might want to watch this film. The story is about a woman documenting her journey with chronic pain. Here is the link for the trailer. https://youtu.be/-GnqmQpI2j8 If you want to see the movie let me know and I will buy you a ticket so you can watch it from your home.
My mission is to connect people with solutions to improve their lives and find health, happiness and peace.
Maxine Wagoner
Golden Bodynbrarin
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Wow! Thank you so much, Maxine! The documentary looks incredible. I’d very much be interested in watching and learning more. You can reach me at naomibinkley@yahoo.com. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you reaching out! Thanks again, Naomi
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