Surviving the Suicidal Thoughts Storm

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains a discussion around suicidal thoughts. Please take care while listening and seek support if you need it. Living with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) isn’t just painful—it’s punishing. It hijacks your body, messes with your mind, and turns everyday tasks into uphill battles. In this episode, Lyndsay Soprano sits down with Jeannette Tashjian for a brutally honest conversation about what it really means to live with relentless, unpredictable pain. They talk about the parts most people don’t see: the mental spiral, the isolation, the weight of explaining yourself over and over, and the moments when giving up feels like the only option. But they also talk about what keeps them going—connection, infrared sauna therapy, self-advocacy, and the power of simply being heard. This episode doesn’t sugarcoat anything. From navigating life with a disability to confronting the stigma around suicidal thoughts, Jeannette and Lyndsay lay it all out. They speak from the gut—about grief, about resilience, and about finding pieces of joy in a body that feels like it’s working against you. If you’ve ever felt like no one understands what you’re going through—or if you love someone who lives with chronic pain—this conversation will hit home. Tune in for the truth behind CRPS, and the reminder that you’re not alone in this fight. Find Jeanette Tashjian Online Here: Website: www.burbankinfraredsauna.com Instagram: @burbankinfraredsauna Past Guest Episode 6: The Pain Game Podcast Episode 6 Find The Pain Game Podcast Online Here: Website: thepaingamepodcast.com Instagram: @thepaingamepodcast Facebook: The Pain Game Podcast LinkedIn: Lyndsay Soprano YouTube: The Pain Game Podcast IF YOU’RE IN CRISIS: USA – Call or text 988 (24/7) Canada – Call: 1-833-456-4566 (24/7) | Text: 45645 (4 PM–12 AM EST) Episode Highlights: (00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Trauma (03:12) Understanding Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) (06:01) Personal Stories of Pain and Trauma (08:52) The Role of Infrared Sauna in Pain Management (12:11) Navigating Life with CRPS (14:58) Acceptance and Coping Mechanisms (18:07) The Importance of Community and Support (23:42) Finding Freedom in Acceptance (30:43) Navigating the Pain Journey (31:12) Addressing Suicidal Thoughts (43:45) The Importance of Hope and Support