Turning Pain into Strength

Welcome to "Turning Pain into Strength," podcast where real people share true stories and unforgettable journeys of strength. I’m Michelle Eberwein, and after living with chronic pain from breaking my back, autoimmune diagnosis' & enduring multiple surgeries, I understand the challenges of "pushing through"and navigating a flawed medical system. I invite you to join me as we share uplifting stories, explore new ideas, and provide hope and encouragement. Together, we’ll uncover tools and strategies on turning pain into strength and empower each other on this journey of healing and personal growth. You are not alone.❤️

Turning Pain into Strength is a health podcast hosted by Michelle Eberwein, with 15 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michelle Eberwein hosts Turning Pain into Strength, a health show with 15 episodes published.

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  Meet Jonathan Marion: Can Injury Steal Your Worth?

  Aug 18, 202652 min

  One morning, Jonathan’s life was shattered by a sudden injury that left him bedridden. Months of nerve pain, delayed diagnosis, and slow recovery forced him to face impossible choices—about his body, identity, and what “worth” means when you can’t do what you used to. In this episode, we get raw about three truths of chronic pain: how recovery moves in small, painful steps; why shifting from “should” to “could” changes everything; and how the BEING strategy— Begin where you are, Explore what you want, Identify your options, Now start, and Go. You can rebuild your life on your own terms. Jonathan also shares simple ways to calm your nervous system.Learn and use “future casting” to avoid regret in tough moments. If you’re struggling with chronic pain or burnout, this honest talk offers real tools and a clear perspective to help you keep moving forward. Please subscribe, share, and leave a review. https://jonathanmarion.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathan-s-marion/

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  Meet DeDee Cai: Fear - Your Door, Wall or Window?

  Aug 3, 202636 min

  Fear can feel like a brick wall - but what if it’s actually a window? In this episode, I talk with DeDee Cai, a wife, mom, business owner, professional coach, and author of Overcomer: Conquer Your Fear to Achieve Your Goals . She shares how fear, anxiety, and depression shaped her journey and how she turned those challenges into courage, clarity, and renewed energy. We talk about mindset coaching, regulating your emotions, and the everyday words that can either build awareness or instill fear. “Fear dies with action” is more than a motivational line—it’s a mindset shift that has changed her life. You’ll hear her unforgettable story of skydiving to face her fear of heights, and what it taught her about trust, surrender, and taking action. Undercharging isn’t a math problem—it’s often a self-worth problem. You’ll hear how DeDee’s From Worth to Wealth program helps women entrepreneurs move forward in business with more clarity and purpose. If you or someone you know are ready to feel empowered, build confidence, and face your fears, this episode is for you. https://fittoprofit.com/ *Please hit SUBSCRIBE *

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  Meet Lori Verton: Living With Unseen Fire

  Jul 2, 20261h 36m

  Imagine a constant, burning, stabbing pain deep in your spine that spreads unpredictably throughout your body—like a wildfire racing along nerves tangled like sticky spaghetti. This is arachnoiditis. The pain is relentless and impossible to escape. It takes hold of your life, challenging your strength and testing your endurance. Today, I’m honored to speak with Lori Verton, who faced years of uncertainty and misdiagnosis before finally getting the truth about her condition. Through her journey, Lori found strength not only in understanding her illness but also in connecting with others facing similar challenges. Together, they built a research network to provide education, support, and hope for those living with arachnoiditis. If you or someone you know lives with arachnoiditis, stay tuned—you’ll find both hope and valuable insights in this episode.

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  Meet DeDee Cai: When Fear Is The Doorway Forward

  May 8, 202636 minS0

  <p>Fear can feel like a brick wall—until you learn to use it as a door. Join me for a conversation with a first-generation entrepreneur & author, DeDee Cai, who turned anxiety and burnout into strength and clarity.</p><p>Hear the story of a skydiving leap that changed everything, discover the hidden truth about undercharging as a woman entrepreneur, and learn how to confidently price your worth.</p><p>Ready to reframe fear and take your next leap? Click play, subscribe, and share—then ask yourself: what fear will fuel your next move?</p><p><br/></p><p>https://fitt...

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  Meet Kristin Hass: The Best Blessed Life

  Feb 2, 202659 minS0

  <p>Pain can reshape a life without ever showing on the surface. Michelle sits down with Kristin Hass—a mother, wife, former personal trainer, and caregiver—to unpack what fibromyalgia, Hashimoto’s, and TMJ actually feel like day to day, and how she found strength and boundaries that make life livable. This is a candid, practical talk through misdiagnosis, self-advocacy, and the gritty tools that keep her moving.<br/><br/>We explore how symptoms first showed up as “flu-like” aches, collided with thyroid nodules and jaw dysfunction, and intensified during menopause. Kristen shares the moment a doctor dismissed her pain, the relief...

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