Welcome to another episode of Gut Heroes! In this episode, I look at the fascinating relationship between rumination, catastrophising, and chronic pain. I explore the latest research and share personal insights on how our mental states and relationships could affect our pain management journey, including: ✔️ The role of stress in chronic pain (and how our thought processes and social interactions can influence pain levels)✔️ The concept of "distress contagion" and a social media tip✔️ The power of social support in reducing pain intensity and promoting positive pain adaptation✔️The complex relationship between social validation, self-sufficiency, and pain management✔️ Key findings from studies on pain catastrophising in rheumatic diseases like AS and rheumatoid arthritis✔️ The importance of finding a supportive, positive "tribe"  To access links to the studies discussed in this podcast: 🔗 Show notes For more information, head to the Gut Heroes website:🔗 https://gutheroes.com ----------------------------------------- Disclaimer: Please note, this is for informational purposes only. Gut Heroes does not offer medical advice. We are all different and what works for me may not work for you. I setup Gut Heroes to share information with you. To shine a light on my own personal discoveries (as I currently understand them) and to help you with your own personal research.