When the Pain Won't Go Away: Understanding Neuroplastic Symptoms, Fear, and Nervous System Healing with Georgia Thelen

What if chronic pain isn't always a sign that something is broken?In this episode of The Spiritually Curious Therapist, I sit down with certified nutritionist, hypnotist, energy healer, and Pain Reprocessing Therapy coach Georgia Thelen to explore the growing field of mind-body healing and neuroplastic symptoms.After developing long COVID and a host of chronic symptoms herself, Georgia found her way beyond diagnoses, medications, and endless medical appointments into a deeper understanding of the nervous system's role in chronic pain and illness. Together, we discuss how fear, stress, hypervigilance, and nervous system dysregulation can contribute to persistent symptoms, and how healing may begin when we learn to relate to those symptoms differently.Whether you're living with chronic pain, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about the connection between the brain, body, and emotions, this conversation offers both insight and hope.In This Episode:Georgia's personal journey through long COVID and chronic painWhat neuroplastic symptoms are and how they developThe connection between fear, stress, and persistent painWhy nervous system regulation matters for healingHow Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) worksUnderstanding the fear-pain cycleThe difference between acute and chronic painWhy symptoms can persist long after an injury has healedThe role of somatic tracking and safety reappraisalHow emotions, stress, and unresolved experiences may influence physical symptomsWhy healing often requires curiosity rather than fearResources Mentioned:Dr. John SarnoAlan Gordon and The Way OutPain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET)Boulder Back Pain StudyConnect with Georgia Thelen:www.healyourchronicpain.orgInstagram - @goodmoodnutritionistFacebook- @ Peachy Keen Wellness and NutritionShare what resonated for youThank you for listening to the Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcast.  If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, share, and leave a review - it helps us grow and reach more listeners!Until next time.  Stay Curious.You can find Jodi Silverman, LCSW atwww.therachihealing.comwww.journeywithkindredsouls.comFollow me on Socials:TikTok @spiritcurioustherapistInstagram @therachihealingFacebook @TheraChi HealingStay up to date on our offerings by joining our newsletter hereAre you interested in learning more about Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy?Join our facebook group atwww.facebook.com/groups/psychotherapeuticreikiforcliniciansAre you a mental health professional with a spiritual edge and have something to share?  Complete this form to apply to be on the podcast