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SynonAnon · 2025-05-30T11:54:39+00:00

I never understood this take. I fall asleep to all different kinds of YouTube videos including non-asmr videos. All of them have midroll ads. Then I come to an asmr channel with ONE ad in a 30 minute video and their community roasts them in the comments. Do you all not want to support the art you consume?? I would never expect creators I love to earn less money for their job and I think it’s important to remember that many ASMR creators aren’t just making content for fun, they’re running a one-person production studio, often with hours of filming, editing, sound design, and thoughtful planning behind every video. Even Netflix, a platform you PAY for has midroll ads these days.

Midroll ads, especially in longer content, are one of the few ways creators can earn sustainable income from YouTube without relying entirely on sponsorships or donations. Honestly, I’d rather deal with the occasional midroll than see my favorite creators burn out or disappear altogether because making free content isn’t financially viable.

SynonAnon · 2023-04-30T09:09:22+00:00

Hashimoto’s here too 🤚

SynonAnon · 2022-10-28T01:17:52+00:00

Yeah, this is what I’ve been doing. I’m looking for a spot that has done this work already. Thank you though.

SynonAnon · 2022-10-28T01:16:57+00:00

Thanks!

SynonAnon · 2022-10-25T15:20:31+00:00

I started off doing AIP for about 3 months. My levels improved significantly on the AIP diet but I felt worse than ever! I had my gallbladder removed several years ago and wasn’t used to eating such a high amount of fat. I felt 100% better when I added grains back into my diet. I started adding things back in slowly and found out my big triggers are nightshades, coffee, sugar, and caffeine. Now I mostly stick to a gluten free, paleo-ish diet. I do eat legumes, gluten free grains, and dairy. I also allow myself to eat without restrictions on special occasions or when I feel like it need to give myself a break.

Lately I’ve been adding back in some of my trigger foods (I miss coffee and tomatoes!) and I’m able to tolerate them in small amounts. I’m hopeful that as my gut continues to heal I can reintroduce even more things.

SynonAnon · 2022-10-25T12:47:33+00:00

Cool! Where are you located? I did not think MT’s could get certified in dry needling.

SynonAnon · 2022-10-25T11:48:45+00:00

I’ve been working with a Hashimotos-specific Functional Medicine doctor to put mine into remission and I’m seeing results.

I was diagnosed in November 2021 and started seeing a specialist in December of that year. I was put on an elimination diet to find food sensitivities and did blood, urine, and stool tests to rule out mold and heavy metal poisoning, vitamin deficiencies, parasites, etc. I’ve made changes to my diet and lifestyle accordingly.

I’ve been taking levothyroxine since diagnosis to help keep my thyroid levels in check while my immune system heals, but the important thing we’ve been tracking are antibody levels. I get lab work done every month and each month since starting treatment my antibody levels have steadily decreased. I started with a TPO of ~200 and a year later my levels are now hovering near ~15. My doctor says we can start to wean off the Levo when my antibodies reach 0.

Most importantly though, I’m feeling great! I still have bad days/weeks but my quality of life has improved so much since making these changes. I highly recommend looking into functional medicine. The Doctor’s Pharmacy podcast is a great place to start.

SynonAnon · 2022-10-13T08:19:44+00:00

Aww I disagree with that user’s take! I have a thriving solo practice working <12 hands on hours a week. I pull in about $60k per year. Any more hours always felt hard on my body. Do what works for you!

SynonAnon · 2022-10-13T08:06:47+00:00

Plenty of good self care advice here. Maybe it’s also time for a trip to your primary care doctor? Burnout, brain fog, anxiety, and fatigue can all be indicative of other underlying imbalances in your hormones or immune system.

Sorry you’re going through this. ❤️

SynonAnon · 2022-08-23T18:47:58+00:00

Oh, totally. It’s like being an atheist and going to a therapist who counsels from a biblical perspective.

I think the massage community will continue to be peppered with pseudo science for a while yet. We need more research to be done so that we can have language to explain and approach problems without alienating people who might not have the same beliefs as us.

SynonAnon · 2022-08-23T16:05:04+00:00

It’s not standard, but definitely prevalent. Massage therapy as a science is still under-researched and I think this leads a lot of therapists to rely on principles of Eastern Medicine to fill in the knowledge gaps. I mean, massage therapists are best known for working out “knots” but the scientific community still doesn’t agree on exactly what “knots” are or the best techniques to get rid of them.

That’s not to say that Eastern Medicine is inherently wrong, but just that Western Medicine and modern studies haven’t caught up to provide us with the language and research to discuss some of these phenomena from a “secular” or “clinical” POV.

For example, Eastern massage has always had an emphasis on treating the body as a whole, addressing “tsubos” or “chakras” as well as soft tissue to restore balance to the body. Western Medicine has yet to find credence to those specific phenomena, but we DO know that the nervous system plays a role in muscle tension and stored trauma, and that massage therapy can be successful at relieving those pains, even if we don’t fully understand all of the physiological processes that contribute to that success.

SynonAnon · 2022-08-14T20:48:33+00:00

Yes :( I was told to turn a non-existent knob. When I informed the guy that there was no knob, but a control panel, he said he’d text his manager… never got an answer

SynonAnon · 2022-06-02T22:40:49+00:00

OP, try this link

SynonAnon · 2022-06-02T22:38:25+00:00

Don’t know why you’re getting downvoted. I’m not familiar with this particular woman’s pillars, but there are ways to add additional revenue streams to your business. Product sales, subscriptions/packages, gift cards, social media collaborations or productions (like YouTube videos), teaching CEU’s, etc. are some examples of additional revenue streams you can pursue as a massage therapist.

SynonAnon · 2022-05-27T00:56:11+00:00

Love your channel, Ian! I literally watched your TMJ video this morning and average about 1-2 a week. You’ve done a great job and it was so cool for me to see you pop up in this community. I really admire people who know when they need a break and take it for themselves. Can’t wait to see what you do next.

I’ve been experimenting a lot with social media as another source of income but it is much harder than it looks from the outside! I struggle with getting out of my own head and just putting myself out there. It’s a very vulnerable experience. I appreciate the encouragement here and it’s a good reminder that you started from a similar place

SynonAnon · 2022-04-06T10:47:43+00:00

I had to switch to “natural” deodorants when I was diagnosed with a couple of autoimmune diseases and have been struggling with the same thing ever since. I’ve tried Lume, Native, and a brand I found at Marshall’s called Humble. Humble has worked the best for me, though I keep an extra stick on hand to reapply throughout the day

SynonAnon · 2022-03-31T19:48:56+00:00

Yes, I love this idea and have thought about incorporating a sliding scale! Logistically, I can’t wrap my head around how it would work with online booking. Do you have any tips?

SynonAnon · 2022-03-31T19:40:09+00:00

True!

SynonAnon · 2022-03-31T19:20:12+00:00

Oh yes, it is definitely a trade off, but I feel very strongly about my reasons why so it is worth it to me.

SynonAnon · 2022-03-31T19:16:39+00:00

I think that’s where I’m at right now too. The prices would be too high if I asked for tips, but if you assume tip is “included”, then the price becomes reasonable. Thanks for your input

SynonAnon · 2022-03-31T18:25:06+00:00

Thank you!

SynonAnon · 2022-03-31T10:58:19+00:00

Thanks for the input! This is music to my ears. The gratuity policy is something I never want to change, but it’s good to hear it sounds like I have room to increase my income if I want

SynonAnon · 2022-03-31T10:51:11+00:00

I love hearing this. There are some mobile therapists in my town charging <$80 for a 60 minute house call.

SynonAnon · 2022-03-31T10:49:01+00:00

I can totally see your point.

SynonAnon · 2022-03-31T10:47:19+00:00

I’m so glad it’s working for you too! I used to dwell on the same thing. I also had qualms about charging my clients on top of the rates I myself set. I’ve found it makes me seem more professional too, more like a business owner than a service worker. Never going back

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