89. Pain, Progress & the Nervous System with Nick Licamelli

What if the way you think about pain is actually making it worse?In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, I sit down with pain and injury specialist Nick Licamelli to unpack how his perspectives on pain, training, and the human body have evolved over the past 4 years.If you’ve ever wondered: 👉 “Why do I still hurt if nothing is ‘technically’ wrong?” 👉 “Should I push through this or pull back?” 👉 “Why does the same pain keep coming back?”You’re not alone… and it’s not just about muscles and joints.Nick shares how the nervous system, stress, beliefs, and even daily life events (yes, like car troubles) all shape the pain experience.With deep empathy and hard-earned wisdom, he breaks down how to work with your body instead of against it- even when recovery feels frustrating.🔑 Topics we explore:🧠 How beliefs and emotions influence pain💥 Why training through pain isn’t always the “grind” badge you think it is👂 The underrated power of being heard in a healing journey⚡ What flexibility (mental and physical) actually means🔁 Why pain is information, not a personal failureWhether you’re a coach, athlete, or just someone tired of “pushing through,” this episode will reframe how you think about your body, and help you heal smarter.You can find Nick on IG @nicklicameli