6- Outsmart Your Pain with Dr. Christiane Wolf

Dr. Christiane Wolf is a physician-turned-mindfulness teacher, authorized Buddhist instructor in the Insight (Vipassana) tradition, and a global retreat leader. In this episode, she joins Elaine to explore how mindfulness and self-compassion can help transform our relationship with chronic pain.Drawing from her powerful book Outsmart Your Pain, Dr. Wolf unpacks the neuroscience of suffering, the role of early life experiences, and why all pain—physical or emotional—is valid and real. With both scientific depth and compassionate presence, she guides listeners toward embodied strategies for healing and relief.Episode Highlights:Dr. Wolf’s journey from medicine to mindfulnessCore teachings from Outsmart Your Pain: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion to Help You Leave Chronic Pain BehindWhy “all pain is real pain”Understanding the 3 components of painAcute vs. chronic pain: what’s the difference?How we can “outsmart” pain through awareness and compassionThe role of somatic practices in pain reductionThe healing power of physical touchHow Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) shape chronic pain patterns Connect with Dr. Christiane Wolf:📖 Book: Outsmart Your Pain📲 Instagram: @christianewolfmindfulnessStay Connected:🌿 Follow the show: @elaineclark_📩 Email: [email protected]🎧 Listen + Subscribe to Unravel with Elaine Clark on Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio & Spotify💫 Visit www.elaineclark.ca for more resources and offerings