#111 - Dr. Sean Mackey - Why Your Brain Keeps You In Pain (And How To Break Free)

Dr. Sean Mackey reframes pain as more than a simple signal from injury by showing how it’s shaped by the brain, perception, and experience. He breaks down why chronic pain can persist even after the body heals, and how our understanding of it has been oversimplified for centuries. This conversation offers a clearer, more empowering way to understand pain and what it actually takes to reclaim your life.Timestamps: 00:00 Pains As An Experience, Not A Feeling01:07 Nociception & Pain06:20 Seeing The Brain As Separate From The Body08:53 Dr. Mackey's Background20:25 The Most Common Types Of Pain 22:15 The Process For Helping People28:39 Hurt vs. Harm40:38 What Makes You More Susceptible To Experiencing Chronic Pain45:36 Experiencing Pain, But No Physical Issues54:07 Placebos & Pain1:03:32 The Importance Of Language When Talking About Pain1:07:13 The Future Pain Care1:11:53 Parting Words Send us Fan MailThank you so much for listening. I truly appreciate your time and support. Let me know what you thought of the episode and what you would like to see in the future. Any feedback would be awesome. Don't forget to subscribe for more exciting content on YouTube, and leave a review on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or whatever platform you are listening on. Connect with me below:Instagram: Tim DoyleYoutube: Soulture