Kyle Gillette:

When Pain Won’t Quit

Years of chronic pain and dead-end diagnoses left Kyle disillusioned and searching. But the limitations he faced ultimately led him to a deeper strength.

Bio

Kyle Gillette helps business owners who feel like they are on an island in a state of SOS (stressed out, overwhelmed, and stuck) shift to more financial freedom, enjoy their business again, and to delegate with confidence.

Kyle has diverse experience running four businesses and a non-profit during his career. He has multiple coaching and behavioral assessment certifications and is the creator of the Leadership BLUE Print. Where his clients learn to (B)e Self-Aware Leaders, (L)ead with Accountability, (U)se a Growth Mindset, and (E)mpower Others.

When he’s not working, Kyle loves doing CrossFit, hiking, mountain biking, or cross-country skiing with family and friends. He also dabbles in woodworking projects from time to time.

Topics

  • Living with chronic pain without a diagnosis
  • When doctors don’t have answers: navigating medical disappointment
  • Faith and unanswered prayers in hard seasons
  • Muscle testing and alternative health approaches
  • How to stay persistent through long-term suffering
  • Parenting while managing invisible limitations
  • Mindset as a tool for survival and growth
  • The link between food sensitivities and chronic pain
  • Identity and masculinity when your body doesn’t cooperate
  • Building empathy through suffering

Guiding Questions

  • What first tipped you off that something wasn’t right with your body?
  • How did your condition affect your ability to connect with your kids?
  • What was it like going from doctor to doctor with no clear answers?
  • Can you explain how muscle testing played a role in your healing?
  • What emotions came up when the pain returned after a period of relief?
  • How did your faith evolve during this journey?
  • You mentioned mindset—how has it helped you stay grounded?
  • What has chronic pain taught you about empathy and connection?
  • How do you handle physical tasks today that most people take for granted?
  • What would you say to someone currently battling pain with no diagnosis?

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