129. The Missing Layer in Healing: Why Chronic Pain Keeps Coming Back No Matter What You Try with Jason van Blerk

Most of us were taught to treat the body like something to fix. Pain shows up, so we chase the pain. Stress builds, so we try to calm the mind. Tension gets louder, so we stretch harder. But what if the body is not working against you? What if it has been communicating through the very signals we keep overriding? In this episode, I sit down with Jason van Blerk of Human Garage to talk about fascia as one of the most misunderstood organs in the body, and why it may be a missing piece in how we understand chronic pain, stored emotion, tension, trauma, pressure, movement, and healing. We explore why pain may not always begin where it shows up, why the body is not just biomechanical, and how fascia may change the way we think about what the body holds, repeats, and struggles to release. Human Garage, co-founded by Jason van Blerk and Aisha Rodrigue, is a wellness platform that teaches self-guided fascial movement, breathwork, and body awareness techniques designed to relieve tension, improve mobility, and promote self-healing. What’s Discussed: 10:38 Why the body’s signals get overridden from a young age. 14:05 Why quick fixes may quiet pain without addressing why it was there. 20:32 What fascia actually is, and why it is more than most people realize. 22:31 How fascia may change the way we understand memory, emotion, and the body. 23:49 Why pain may show up in one area when the pattern begins somewhere else. 26:30 Why the body is pressurized, not just biomechanical. 35:17 Why trauma is not only psychological. 40:53 What can happen when the body finally begins to release. 46:50 How jaw tension may connect to what remains unexpressed. 01:00:24 Why breath and counter-rotation matter in Fascial Maneuvers. 01:05:08 A simple practice to help shift the body out of stress. Listen to this episode if you have been trying to think your way through something your body may still be carrying. Thank You to Our Sponsors: Carol Bike: Visit carolbike.com/mona and use code MONA for a special discount. Learn more about Mona Sharma: Download Your FREE Guide - 12 Wellness Tips to Unlock Your Best Health Now: Ready to reclaim your vitality? Download Mona’s 12 Wellness Tips and take actionable steps to transform your health, energy, and mindset. Get started now at monasharma.com/12tips Visit Mona's website: monasharma.com – Unlock powerful tools and wisdom rooted in wellness to elevate your health, energy, and clarity. Mona blends ancient healing practices with modern science to help you achieve lasting transformation. Follow Mona on Instagram: Stay connected with Mona for daily inspiration, holistic health tips, and personal growth. Join the conversation on Instagram at @monasharma Learn More About Jason van Blerk, Aisha Rodrigue & Human Garage: Website: humangarage.net Instagram: @jasonvanblerk Instagram: @aishahumangarage Human Garage Instagram: @humangarage