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Jason Herterich

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When Jason Herterich got sick, he knew that he had to do more with his condition than just suffer through it and barely survive. An engineering graduate, he is now the founder of the podcast  the Discomfort Zone, featuring immersive stories on chronic illness and disability. The Discomfort Zone uncovers our collective humanity through stories of vulnerability, wellness and resilience. Naturally, Jason is also a chronic illness and disability advocate learning how to live with the beasts, fibromyalgia ME/CFS, POTS, and IBS. Thankfully, after quite a few years of sickness and exhaustion, Jason saw the light that told him his life would be different, but good. Takeaways: 	1.	How to get out of bed when you have been bedridden for a long time.  	2.	 Why other people need to hear your story.  	3.	How to start and keep an exercise regimen when you have chronic fatigue syndrome.   Jason took a very dark time and turned on the light so he could see where he was going and what he wanted to focus on, even in the midst of terrible pain and discouragement. And now he has found a deeper meaning because he chose to center on the outside, where people needed him, versus the inside, where all the pain is. It’s not to say that Jason isn’t confronted with pain and that he doesn’t have to manage it. But he knows he is more than his conditions. In fact he is so much more, who he is spills out of himself and onto the rest of the world. Make sure to follow his podcast the Discomfort Zone to hear stories that will move you as you get to know the magic that is Jason :) Bio: Jason is the host/producer of Discomfort Zone podcast. He lives with fibromyalgia, POTS, IBS and ME/CFS. He was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He is the youngest of three kids and the proud uncle of his nephew and niece. He currently lives at home with his mom and dad. On occasion, he helps with the dishes and does his own laundry.  Catch the sickest podcast around and learn how to turn your pain into purpose and profit every week on Sick Biz Buzz. Tune in wherever podcasts are available. To purchase your copy of Hilary’s book Sick Success click here.

When Jason Herterich got sick, he knew that he had to do more with his condition than just suffer through it and barely survive. An engineering graduate, he is now the founder of the podcast  the Discomfort Zone, featuring immersive stories on chronic illness and disability. The Discomfort Zone uncovers our collective humanity through stories of vulnerability, wellness and resilience. Naturally, Jason is also a chronic illness and disability advocate learning how to live with the beasts, fibromyalgia ME/CFS, POTS, and IBS. Thankfully, after quite a few years of sickness and exhaustion, Jason saw the light that told him his life would be different, but good. Takeaways: 	1.	How to get out of bed when you have been bedridden for a long time.  	2.	 Why other people need to hear your story.  	3.	How to start and keep an exercise regimen when you have chronic fatigue syndrome.  Jason took a very dark time and turned on the light so he could see where he was going and what he wanted to focus on, even in the midst of terrible pain and discouragement. And now he has found a deeper meaning because he chose to center on the outside, where people needed him, versus the inside, where all the pain is. It’s not to say that Jason isn’t confronted with pain and that he doesn’t have to manage it. But he knows he is more than his conditions. In fact he is so much more, who he is spills out of himself and onto the rest of the world. Make sure to follow his podcast the Discomfort Zone to hear stories that will move you as you get to know the magic that is Jason :) Bio: Jason is the host/producer of Discomfort Zone podcast. He lives with fibromyalgia, POTS, IBS and ME/CFS. He was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He is the youngest of three kids and the proud uncle of his nephew and niece. He currently lives at home with his mom and dad. On occasion, he helps with the dishes and does his own laundry.  Catch the sickest podcast around and learn how to turn your pain into purpose and profit every week on Sick Biz Buzz. Tune in wherever podcasts are available. To purchase your copy of Hilary’s book Sick Success click here.

Jason Herterich And The Discomfort Zone | SBB 127

EP #1 OF THE DISCOMFORT ZONE PODCAST - NEW ON THE INVISIBLE NOT BROKEN NETWORKEpisode 1 – Struggling to Stay Afloat – Summary and Episode NoteI was in constant, excruciating pain and spent 22 hours a day in bed. I never could’ve imagined that someone else's life would fall into my hands. In the second half of the episode, my mom and dad talk about the struggles they have faced as parents of a chronically ill son.Show NotesSocial mediaFollow me on Facebook, Instagram, and TwitterDepression resourcesThe National Suicide Prevention Lifeline or call 1-800-273-8255 (1800-273-TALK)The Crisis Text Line7 Cups of Tea An anonymous, 24-hour chat with trained professionalsMato JelicWebsiteYoutubeAudio: this podcast uses many sounds from freesound.org. For the full list, please visit invisiblenotbroken.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<h1>EP #1 OF THE <a href="https://invisiblenotbroken.com/discomfortzone" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">DISCOMFORT ZONE </a>PODCAST - NEW ON THE INVISIBLE NOT BROKEN NETWORK</h1><h1> </h1>Episode 1 – Struggling to Stay Afloat – Summary and Episode NoteI was in constant, excruciating pain and spent 22 hours a day in bed. I never could’ve imagined that someone else's life would fall into my hands. In the second half of the episode, my mom and dad talk about the struggles they have faced as parents of a chronically ill son.<a href="https://invisiblenotbroken.com/discomfortzone/struggling-to-stay-afloat" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Show Notes</a>Social mediaFollow me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DZonePodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/DZonePodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://twitter.com/DZonePodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>Depression resources<a href="http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline</a> or call 1-800-273-8255 (1800-273-TALK)<a href="http://www.crisistextline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Crisis Text Line</a><a href="http://www.7cupsoftea.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">7 Cups of Tea</a> An anonymous, 24-hour chat with trained professionalsMato Jelic<a href="https://chessschoolsa.wordpress.com/about-mato-jelic/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Website</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/MatoJelic" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Youtube</a>Audio: this podcast uses many sounds from <a href="https://freesound.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">freesound.org</a>. For the full list, please visit <a href="https://invisiblenotbroken.com/discomfortzone/struggling-to-stay-afloat" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">invisiblenotbroken.com</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

(Discomfort Zone Podcast) Ep 1: Struggling to Stay Afloat: Jason Herterich

Website/Blog, Twitter, &amp; Instagram Handle DZonePodcast, DZonePodcastName *Jason HerterichDisorder InfoWhat is your disorder? *Fibromyalgia, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *22Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *An outgoing, energetic, adventurous, driven fourth-year engineering physics student and a varsity triathleteWhat would you do if you were not dealing with your disorder and/or disability? *If I wasn't dealing with my disorder and/or disability, I could be doing any of the following: starting a family, focusing on my engineering career, competing in sports, traveling the world, volunteering with vulnerable members of our society.What would you like people to know about your daily life? *I 'live with' pain, I don't 'suffer from' pain. Despite the many challenges my illness presents, my life is very purposeful. There are times when I experience depression, but I'm generally a positive person.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *It would make my life easier if we could all end the stigma on invisible/chronic illness and mental health. I wish I could talk more openly about these topics without the fear of making everyone around me uncomfortable.Do you have any life hacks? *Active decision-making: Periodically throughout the day, I check in with myself to see how I'm feeling physically/emotionally and I make conscious choices about how to use my time/energy. I weigh the pros and cons of each potential decision and select one accordingly. Candlelight hour: An hour before bed, I turn off all artificial sources of light and only use candlelight. (Quick science note: artificial light is more blue-shifted in the light spectrum, which suppresses the production of melatonin. Fire, on the other hand, is more red-shifted, which supports the production of melatonin.) Weighted pen: In the past, I've experienced severe arm pain and have had difficulty using a pen or pencil. Solution: I created a weighted pen by wrapping electrical tape around 4 nails. That way, I can let gravity do more of the work and I don't have to press down as hard.What kind of support do you get from family or friends? *I live with my parents. They help me with cooking, cleaning, and other household chores. I have leaned on my sister and friends for emotional support when needed, which isn't very often anymore.Have you ever had someone, or a medical professional, not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *In 2014, the anesthesiologist told me that he deals with patients who have much worse pain than me and that I should simply return to work. For the first 3.5 years of my illness, my parents and grandparents were either skeptical or in denial of the existence of my symptoms.How has your chronic illness affected your relationships? *Before becoming ill, I loved group gatherings with friends and meeting new people. Since developing my illness, I can't handle large groups of people. I mostly get together with friends 1-on-1 and do low key things like go for a walk, drink tea, sit around and talk, or play board games.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *Not really. I've talked openly with my loved ones and on my podcast about how I used to experience suicidal ideation. I don't shy away from difficult conversations if I think that doing so could be fruitful.What is your best coping mechanism? *Walking in natureWhat are you the most concerned about and the most hopeful for in the future? *I'm most concerned about whether or not I'll be able to return to a full-time career, live an independent life, and have children (if I decide that's what I'd like to do). I'm hopeful that, over time, I'll find a deeper sense of purpose in my work as I become more involved with advocacy efforts for persons with chronic illness and disabilities.Is there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.If you'd like, we can chat about my dad dealing with a potential case of COVID-19 after returning from Cuba in early March. (Note: he actually tested negative, but the head of Neurology at a major Toronto Hospital suspects that he was a false-negative. He nearly required hospitalization at his worst) Promoting my podcast, Discomfort Zone - a show on what it's like to live with an invisible and chronic illness. I explore how I developed chronic pain, the daily realities I currently face, and the uncertain road that lies ahead. This podcast stars myself, family, friends, and other members of the chronic illness community. www.discomfort.fm Social media handle: @DZonePodcast I'm also an advisory member for D-Next Accessible Media Lab, an emerging lab that is led and run by a creative team of new media artists, filmmakers, journalists, and advisory members with disabilities. We are dedicated to producing authentic underrepresented portrayals of people with disabilities in the mainstream and social media, told through a nothing for us without us lens. https://www.cilt.ca/d-net-project/What makes you energized or enthusiastic? What drains you?I am energized by listening to peoples' stories, telling my own, and connecting with the chronic illness and disability community. I'm drained by conversations involving politics, hate-filled speech, ableism, racism, and sexism. I dislike conversations that divide us as a society. I also don't watch any cable news.Any favorite books or shows?I mainly consume podcasts! Radiolab, Snap Judgment, Heavyweight, White Coat Black Art, and last, but not least, Invisible Not Broken :)What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?That regardless of the situation I find myself in, my energy is best spent by focusing on "How do I make the most of things?" NOT "What could have gone differently?" Also, it's OK to accept help.What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeEarbuds! I listen to podcasts for hours every day, I definitely got my money's worthiMovie, CoVid rap, chronic illness, chronic illness and travel, chronic illness and CoVid, Chronic illness and life choices, chronic illness and travel,ME, Fibromyalgia, chronic illness podacst, DiscomfortZone, Jason Herterich, Monica Michelle, Invisible Not Broken, Explicitly Sick Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Website/Blog, Twitter, &amp; Instagram Handle<a href="https://www.discomfort.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> DZonePodcast</a>, DZonePodcastName *Jason Herterich<h2>Disorder Info</h2>What is your disorder? *<a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/fibromyalgia/symptoms-causes/syc-20354780" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Fibromyalgia</a>, <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16560-postural-orthostatic-tachycardia-syndrome-pots" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)</a>, and<a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/irritable-bowel-syndrome/symptoms-causes/syc-20360016" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank"> irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)</a>At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *22Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *An outgoing, energetic, adventurous, driven fourth-year engineering physics student and a varsity triathleteWhat would you do if you were not dealing with your disorder and/or disability? *If I wasn't dealing with my disorder and/or disability, I could be doing any of the following: starting a family, focusing on my engineering career, competing in sports, traveling the world, volunteering with vulnerable members of our society.What would you like people to know about your daily life? *I 'live with' pain, I don't 'suffer from' pain. Despite the many challenges my illness presents, my life is very purposeful. There are times when I experience depression, but I'm generally a positive person.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *It would make my life easier if we could all end the stigma on invisible/chronic illness and mental health. I wish I could talk more openly about these topics without the fear of making everyone around me uncomfortable.Do you have any life hacks? *Active decision-making: Periodically throughout the day, I check in with myself to see how I'm feeling physically/emotionally and I make conscious choices about how to use my time/energy. I weigh the pros and cons of each potential decision and select one accordingly. Candlelight hour: An hour before bed, I turn off all artificial sources of light and only use candlelight. (Quick science note: artificial light is more blue-shifted in the light spectrum, which suppresses the production of melatonin. Fire, on the other hand, is more red-shifted, which supports the production of melatonin.) Weighted pen: In the past, I've experienced severe arm pain and have had difficulty using a pen or pencil. Solution: I created a weighted pen by wrapping electrical tape around 4 nails. That way, I can let gravity do more of the work and I don't have to press down as hard.What kind of support do you get from family or friends? *I live with my parents. They help me with cooking, cleaning, and other household chores. I have leaned on my sister and friends for emotional support when needed, which isn't very often anymore.Have you ever had someone, or a medical professional, not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *In 2014, the anesthesiologist told me that he deals with patients who have much worse pain than me and that I should simply return to work. For the first 3.5 years of my illness, my parents and grandparents were either skeptical or in denial of the existence of my symptoms.How has your chronic illness affected your relationships? *Before becoming ill, I loved group gatherings with friends and meeting new people. Since developing my illness, I can't handle large groups of people. I mostly get together with friends 1-on-1 and do low key things like go for a walk, drink tea, sit around and talk, or play board games.Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *Not really. I've talked openly with my loved ones and on my podcast about how I used to experience suicidal ideation. I don't shy away from difficult conversations if I think that doing so could be fruitful.What is your best coping mechanism? *Walking in natureWhat are you the most concerned about and the most hopeful for in the future? *I'm most concerned about whether or not I'll be able to return to a full-time career, live an independent life, and have children (if I decide that's what I'd like to do). I'm hopeful that, over time, I'll find a deeper sense of purpose in my work as I become more involved with advocacy efforts for persons with chronic illness and disabilities.Is there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.If you'd like, we can chat about my dad dealing with a potential case of COVID-19 after returning from Cuba in early March. (Note: he actually tested negative, but the head of Neurology at a major Toronto Hospital suspects that he was a false-negative. He nearly required hospitalization at his worst) Promoting my podcast, Discomfort Zone - a show on what it's like to live with an invisible and chronic illness. I explore how I developed chronic pain, the daily realities I currently face, and the uncertain road that lies ahead. This podcast stars myself, family, friends, and other members of the chronic illness community. <a href="http://www.discomfort.fm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.discomfort.fm</a> Social media handle: @DZonePodcast I'm also an advisory member for D-Next Accessible Media Lab, an emerging lab that is led and run by a creative team of new media artists, filmmakers, journalists, and advisory members with disabilities. We are dedicated to producing authentic underrepresented portrayals of people with disabilities in the mainstream and social media, told through a nothing for us without us lens. <a href="https://www.cilt.ca/d-net-project/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cilt.ca/d-net-project/</a>What makes you energized or enthusiastic? What drains you?I am energized by listening to peoples' stories, telling my own, and connecting with the chronic illness and disability community. I'm drained by conversations involving politics, hate-filled speech, ableism, racism, and sexism. I dislike conversations that divide us as a society. I also don't watch any cable news.Any favorite books or shows?I mainly consume podcasts! <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Radiolab</a>, <a href="https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/snapjudgment" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Snap Judgment</a>, <a href="https://gimletmedia.com/shows/heavyweight" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Heavyweight</a>, <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whitecoat" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">White Coat Black Art</a>, and last, but not least, <a href="https://invisiblenotbroken.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Invisible Not Broken</a> :)What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?That regardless of the situation I find myself in, my energy is best spent by focusing on "How do I make the most of things?" NOT "What could have gone differently?" Also, it's OK to accept help.What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeEarbuds! I listen to podcasts for hours every day, I definitely got my money's worthiMovie, CoVid rap, chronic illness, chronic illness and travel, chronic illness and CoVid, Chronic illness and life choices, chronic illness and travel,ME, Fibromyalgia, chronic illness podacst, DiscomfortZone, Jason Herterich, Monica Michelle, Invisible Not Broken, Explicitly Sick Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

(Explicitly Sick) Author of The DISCOMFORT ZONE On IBS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, Meditation and Starting a Chronic Illness Podcast: Jason Herterich

Host of The Discomfort Zone Podcast On IBS, Fibromyalgia, POTS, Meditation and Starting a Chronic Illness Podcast: Jason Herterich