TPF #20: Gwen Bernardo - The emotional weight of pain

Gwen Bernardo is a myofascial release therapist specializing in fascial health and chronic pain reliefIn this episode of The Pain Factor, Gwen Bernardo shares her personal journey through chronic pain and the transformative power of myofascial release therapy. Gwen recounts her traumatic horseback riding accident in 2004, which led to years of physical and emotional pain. She discusses how pain can manifest from both physical trauma and emotional baggage, emphasizing the importance of understanding pain as a complex experience rather than merely a physical sensation. Through her own healing journey, Gwen discovered the profound impact of addressing the emotional aspects of pain, leading her to a breakthrough with myofascial release therapy that ultimately changed her life.Follow Gwen on Instagram: #performancemfrLearn more about Gwen at performancemfr.com.Learn more about MRT at myofascialrelease.com.The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast.Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please visit fourtress.org.