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kfizzsimon.bsky.social
Persistent pain physio- helping phenomenological aggregates - aka people. Sci-Fi author books:- 1 unpublished
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I was diagnosed with PCOS – and was soon drowning in misinformation

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from "Classical Studies memes for Hellenistic teens" on FB

A message from Carl Sagan from 1995—some of his last prophetic words.

#booksky

Join Court Wing, Sabrina Santa Clara, and me as we discuss how pain can become a learned behavior in the brain and why psychedelics or ketamine might help re-pattern that loop and the tension between biomedical and spiritual models of care. @remaptherapeutics.bsky.social

Israeli strikes over past 24 hours killed at least 38 people in Gaza, health officials say

Book rec: This by the delightful @adambecker.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/04/23/b...

Kristi Noem, the homeland security secretary, bungled answers on Tuesday about habeas corpus, incorrectly saying that the legal right of people to challenge their detention by the government was actually the president’s “constitutional right” to deport people.

To the cartoonist who drew this, well done.

Two studies of wild chimps point to the evolutionary roots of human language. The studies found that chimp communication often relies on rhythmic structures and call combinations.

I have a friend who won’t accept Jelly Babies from professional colleagues working for other companies because even a box of sweets might (or might be seen to) affect her position in negotiations.

This is a political time to wake up EVERYDAY prepared to Speak Truth to Power!

Excerpt of my latest book here! auraist.substack.com/p/the-best-w...

Had a wonderful time meeting folk & learning from a fantastic range of sessions on pain care & rehab, equity, methods, stigma, trauma & responses - travel tips for my few days of holiday too👍☕#CanadianPain25

Shall we tell you something that will blow your mind or make you lose your sleep? Take a good look at this picture! Each of these dots you see is a GALAXY... And each galaxy has an average of 100 billion STARS like the SUN, and each STAR has at least one PLANET.

Hearing that one of my books has sold *nearly 25 copies* in its first year of publication! 📚

there's a rogue bookseller out there putting my book out before the pub date, you might be able to conspire to get the book early if you are cunning and brave

Big book month for me. No Straight Road Takes You There: Essays for Uneven Terrain comes out next week...

is this the real #Mickey17? (irony alert) www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...

Today is Indie Bookstore Day! I'm grateful for all independent stores but especially Left Bank Books in St Louis. From my 2018 launch to covid to the 2022 St Louis flood to our current era, we have been through a LOT together. Support them and get a signed book! www.left-bank.com/product/sign...

As we head into a new week, please remember that your best each day is good enough. Be kind to yourself and to others. And make time to rest - mentally and physically - for you cannot pour from an empty pot. Carry this Cornish sunset with you, if you need some calm. 😊 #life #calm #peace #sunset

St. Paul Island recently completed its longest winter stretch in recorded history with above-freezing temperatures — 343 consecutive hours, or 14 days. The drastic climate change has forced residents to consider how long they can last there.

Good morning Ronnie and thank you for sharing Have an excellent day @ronniebarbour.bsky.social

He’s at least thought it.

This picture is concerning. The planet is much closer to us than I thought.

@degrandpre-phil.bsky.social & @kfizzsimon.bsky.social Thank you both for sharing #SelfmgtLIVING-Works = paintoolkit.thinkific.com/

I'm in San Francisco and I've found the actual invasion of the body snatchers

Just made a video today about how to do more throughout the day, without increasing your pain, by following the 3P's - Planning - Prioritising - Pacing Let me know if you think it is useful. I always welcome feedback. #SelfmgtLIVING-Works = paintoolkit.thinkific.com/

Temptation of Saint Anthony w/ self-portrait as giant hell-mouth spewing demons. Plus an artist in his brain (of course!). By Joos van Craesbeeck, whose day is today.

Three miles of wiring inside a speck of brain tissue. Here is my story on a milestone in neuroscience. Gift link: nyti.ms/42BWWR7 (Video courtesy Forrest Collman)

Spectacular view of 100,000 people attending the #HandsOff march in NYC

Pete Hegseth Calls For Steep Cuts To Number Of Steps In AA Recovery theonion.com/pete-he...

WWE?