An End to Chronic Pain? Surprising Science is Getting Us Closer. | Dr. Rachel Zoffness

An episode of the Good Life Project podcast, hosted by Jonathan Fields / Acast, titled "An End to Chronic Pain? Surprising Science is Getting Us Closer. | Dr. Rachel Zoffness" was published on April 9, 2026 and runs 50 minutes.

April 9, 2026 ·50m · Good Life Project

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Summary

Stop the cycle of chronic pain by fixing the signals in your brain. We’ve been told for decades that pain is purely a physical problem, born of bones and body parts. But the latest neuroscience proves that’s only one piece of the puzzle.Dr. Rachel Zoffness is a pain scientist, assistant clinical professor at UCSF, and author of the new book Tell Me Where It Hurts. She lectures at Stanford and is revolutionizing how we treat chronic suffering by moving beyond the outdated biomedical model.The 65-year-old neuroscience secret that proves how pain is generated by your brain.A specific biological "recipe" that allows you to lower the volume of your pain signals in real-time.Why 96% of medical schools are missing the most critical tool for treating chronic conditions.The surprising link between your social life and the actual physical inflammation in your joints.A simple pacing strategy to return to the activities you love without triggering a flare-up.If you’ve been told you just have to "live with it," this conversation provides the roadmap to take your power back. Play the episode now to discover the whole-person solution you’ve been searching for.You can find Rachel at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptNext week, we're sharing a really meaningful conversation with Dr. Amir Levine about the tiny moments in your relationships that are secretly shaping your confidence, your sense of meaning, and how safe you feel in the world.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode Description

Dr. Rachel Zoffness is a pain scientist, assistant clinical professor at UCSF, and author of the new book Tell Me Where It Hurts. She lectures at Stanford and is revolutionizing how we treat chronic suffering by moving beyond the outdated biomedical model.

The 65-year-old neuroscience secret that proves how pain is generated by your brain.
A specific biological "recipe" that allows you to lower the volume of your pain signals in real-time.
Why 96% of medical schools are missing the most critical tool for treating chronic conditions.
The surprising link between your social life and the actual physical inflammation in your joints.
A simple pacing strategy to return to the activities you love without triggering a flare-up.

If you’ve been told you just have to "live with it," this conversation provides the roadmap to take your power back. Play the episode now to discover the whole-person solution you’ve been searching for.

You can find Rachel at: Website | Instagram | Episode Transcript

Next week, we're sharing a really meaningful conversation with Dr. Amir Levine about the tiny moments in your relationships that are secretly shaping your confidence, your sense of meaning, and how safe you feel in the world.

Check out our offerings & partners: