Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain

Tate Odell is my personal trainer, and I’m excited to welcome him to the podcast today. Tate’s been in the fitness industry for many, many years. He and I, of course, have different professional backgrounds, but we can easily agree on one thing: pain in the body does not necessarily mean there’s something structurally wrong with the body at the site of the pain. Today, you get that perspective from a personal trainer.In this Episode:🔹 Tate takes us through his advice for people who feel afraid of exercise.🔹 He explains, particularly, what to do if you’re afraid of exercise due to pain.🔹 Tate and I discuss debunking “associating your pain with harm.”🔹 It’s so important to move out of that mental paradigm because, as we know, pain does not necessarily mean harm.This is a great conversation with gentle advice for anyone who wants to reestablish a new relationship with exercise and fitness. Join us.–Find Tate:Tate’s Website: pays2progress.comTate’s Instagram: @pays2progress_–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:S1 E2 | What is TMS?S4 E2 | Is My *Insert Symptom Here* TMS?Healing Back Pain by Dr. John SarnoThey Can’t Find Anything Wrong by Dr. David ClarkeS6 E2 | Is Neuroplastic Healing Backed By Science?–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

“What am I repressing?” It’s a great question to ask yourself. However, as we heal, it’s very common for us to ask the right questions using the wrong energy. It’s very common, unfortunately, for us to do the right things the wrong way. Today, we talk about how to cultivate the right energy with which to approach these healing modalities.In this Episode:🔹 A review of the 3 parts of healing: 1) Psychological, 2) Emotional, and 3) Patiently attuning to your true self.🔹 How to balance all 3 parts of healing in order to break past plateaus.🔹 An analysis of repressed emotions and their impact on chronic pain.🔹 How to unearth repressed emotions.🔹 And, an invitation to explore your emotions – NOT from a place of fixing and solving – but from a place of calm and allowing.This episode covers some very important nuances that might just be the ticket to breaking through to the next level of your healing. Join us. We’d love to have you.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Mind Your Body by Nicole SachsHealing Back Pain by Dr. John SarnoHow To Journalspeak with Nicole SachsLike Mind, Like Body Podcast–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Krisina Armenakis is a somatic coach. They help clients with chronic pain, chronic illness, and chronic stress. In Pain Reprocessing Therapy, we teach clients to feel safe. Safety, however, is a politicized concept. For those who struggle to feel safe, there are genuine reasons why. It’s validating to know: your body is not wrong.In this Episode:🔹 What is the nervous system? And what does nervous system “regulation” really mean?🔹 Today, we discuss the nervous system responses: fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and dissociate. These are wise responses. They help you survive.🔹 Regulation is about being flexible enough to respond to stressors and then to return to baseline. Regulation is not about being calm at all times. Quite the opposite.🔹 You’re allowed to have fight, flight, freeze, fawn, and dissociate.🔹 Then, the goal is to come back to baseline when the environment is safe again.🔹 The environment, however, isn’t always safe. Our nervous systems are shaped by forces like racism, homophobia, transphobia, the climate crisis, wealth inequality, etc.🔹 Therefore, healing is not individualized. Healing has to take the political and relational environment into account.🔹 Safety is a politicized concept.🔹 Today, we get deep into it.This is a rich conversation about going beyond the “tools” and into a deeper understanding of nervous system regulation. Kristina discusses their thoughts about a nervous system working hard to survive difficult conditions. You’ll learn a lot today. You’ll feel validated today. You’ll enjoy this. You’re more than welcome to join us.–Find Kristina:Kristina’s Website: kristinaarmenakis.com–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

“I’m not here for transformation, I just want to end the pain.” Okay. I hear you. Now, let’s unpack that.In this Episode:🔹 When we’re in chronic pain, we’re in a state of emergency …all the time …for weeks, months, years, or decades.🔹 We want a solution that’ll fix us immediately.🔹 And for most of us, that’s not an option.🔹 And it sucks.🔹 The true fix is the long, slow, winding-journey fix.🔹 If you want to end the pain, then you're going to have to be here for a transformation. That’s just how it is.Today, we talk about the kind of change that unfolds slowly. A change of this magnitude and depth takes time. That’s okay. This is a massive emotional and psychological shift. You’re in the right place. I know this is frustrating, but hang in there. You’re doing the right thing.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Mastering the ability to rest will help you heal your chronic pain. Sometimes the hardest “work” is the work of slowing down, of giving up, of letting go, of relaxing, of resting, and of letting yourself just be.In this Episode:🔹 What it feels like when your false self steals all your energy.🔹 The emotional defenses of the TMS personality: perfectionism, goodism, high achievement, repressed anger, and stoicism.🔹 Rest can mean being on the couch, but it can also mean letting go of the mask.🔹 So many of us TMS people need a break.🔹 We need a break from the demands others place on us.🔹 We also need a break from the demands we place on ourselves.Join in the conversation today. You’ll hear about a great break I got last year – and you’ll also be invited to tune in to yourself. You can take this time to ask yourself an important question: “What do I need right now?”–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:They Can’t Find Anything Wrong, by Dr. David ClarkeLiz Wallenstein, LMHCDr. Jeffrey Iovannone on The Normate Gay–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Today, we’re joined by doctor, leader, researcher, and author of Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression. In this conversation, you'll learn more about Dr. Howard Schubiner, his career, his process, and the fears he experienced as he published his book. It’s truly an honor to have him as a guest. Howard’s humor, authenticity, generosity, and compassion all shine through brilliantly in this little talk. Come hang out with us.In this Episode:🔹 We discuss Dr. Schubiner’s pre-mindbody career.🔹 Then he started doing some work in this field, “and the results were astounding.”🔹 “Life presents lots of opportunities. And the question is: are you interested, able, and ready to walk through those doors?”🔹 “Of course I was skeptical.” “If you’re not skeptical, you’re not a scientist.”🔹 Dr. Schubiner tells us about his training with Dr. John Sarno.🔹 He describes the early and burgeoning research on mindbody modalities, much of which he pioneered.🔹 We explore why so many physicians misunderstand this work.🔹 We wade into the waters of the “controversial” and highly emotionally-laden diagnoses like long covid.🔹 “It’s not fun being accused of gaslighting someone.”🔹 A friend asked Howard, “How are you feeling about your new book?” And Howard said, in honesty, “I’m really excited, but I’m also scared.”🔹 “I’m scared about what people will think and ‘the haters’ and the backlash. Because I really put it all out there.”🔹 Howard says, of the controversy, “I love the people who hate me. They care passionately. They want a better world. They want a world where suffering is improved.”🔹 He also describes various parts of his new book, which, if you haven’t read it, will be exciting to learn about.Howard tells us: “Life is for learning,” we talk about Broadway musicals, we talk about “what if I die right before the book comes out?”, we go a little bit “off the rails”... This is a fun one. You’ll definitely want to join us. We’d love to have you.–Find Howard:Follow Howard on Instagram: @hschubinerRead the Book: Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and DepressionListen to the Podcast: The Science Behind the Symptoms with Howard Schubiner, MD and Rebecca Kennedy, MDHoward’s Website: unlearnyourpain.com–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–Oprah Daily: The 5 Best Books for Chronic Pain, According to Experts–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Today: Listener Question and Answer!Question:“I’m 70 years old and have transcended many chronic pain symptoms (backache, migraines, urgency to pee, depression, and on and on). What is tripping me up today is the stiffness in my knees. I have osteoarthritis, but there is no pain. The tightness makes it hard to move around. Can someone my age overcome that? Can arthritis be a normal abnormality? I think because we learn arthritis is inevitable at my age is what’s tripping me up. I would love to hear an episode where you interview someone older who has overcome knee pain. I want my life back! Thanks.”Answer:🔹 A Definition of Arthritis and Osteoarthritis.🔹 Most people with TMS think there’s something specifically and uniquely wrong with them. Having this thought does not mean it’s true.🔹 Arthritis and Osteoarthritis do not need to cause chronic pain or chronic symptoms.🔹 A reference to a 2019 study that found a high occurrence of arthritis in pain-free areas of the body.🔹 A little bit about my own experience with knee stiffness, knee pain, and knee braces.🔹 A suggestion to see a TMS/Neuroplastic-Informed medical provider for additional personalized diagnostic clarity:🔹 Daniel Cogan, NP | New York, NY🔹 Becca Kennedy, MD | Portland, OR🔹 John Stracks, MD | Chicago, ILIf you’re asking “Is my symptom TMS?”, then this is a great episode for you.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Before people discover TMS work, most have had a medical provider tell them some version of “we’ll just have to manage the pain.”Managing is not the same as healing.Now – doing mindbody work – you're in the middle of a complete mindset shift. And now…healing is possible. And now, “managing” symptoms means something totally different. You’re in a much better place now. Let’s explore it.In this Episode:🔹 How to think psychologically and emotionally. How to stop thinking physically.🔹 An examination of what “managing” symptoms even means.🔹 An invitation to “manage” your symptoms through a psychological and emotional lens, rather than through the physical lens.This is a great talk, with some hopeful, uplifting success stories. Join us for some inspiration and for some good information.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Today, we’re going to work on something very important. It’s at the core of healing chronic pain and symptoms. We’re teaching your body safety when your symptoms are present.We’re allowing everything you feel and experience. We’re resisting nothing.We’re going to practice this now. And you can come back to this a thousand times – to this recording or to this practice in your own mind and your own body.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Does the subconscious mind exist? What is it? Where is it? And how do you access it? These are the questions we address today with hypnotherapist and psychedelic coach Anna Krishtal.In this Episode:🔹 Anna tells us, “if people want to transform their lives, what they actually want to transform is the subconscious mind.”🔹 The reason the subconscious mind is elusive and mysterious is because “subconscious” literally means underneath consciousness.🔹 Anna details many of the functions of the subconscious mind.🔹 The subconscious mind governs the autonomic nervous system (which regulates involuntary bodily functions like breath, heart rate, and organ function), but the subconscious mind also stores large parts of our belief systems and patterns as well.🔹 Many of the beliefs and patterns that uphold chronic pain are stored in the subconscious mind.🔹 Neuroplasticity is real. We’re able to change the subconscious mind at any point in our lives.🔹 We talk about the experience of “my mind is against me” or “my body is against me.”🔹 That is a sign that your subconscious programming for safety is in opposition to your conscious desires. And that is re-programmable.🔹 Your body has been on your side all along. It was trying to keep you safe using old information and old conditioning. And you just didn’t know what it was communicating to you.🔹 Anna also talks to us about healing the subconscious mind through psychedelics, particularly ketamine.🔹 We acknowledge: not everyone with chronic symptoms needs psychedelics. However, everyone with chronic symptoms does need to find a way to access subconscious healing. This can be done through journaling, somatic psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, attuning to your internal truth, seeking answers inside rather than out… We talk about it all today.🔹 Keep seeking the answer that is true for you.Last season, I recorded a deep-dive episode on ketamine treatment for chronic pain, which heavily featured wisdom from Anna Krishtal (S5 E10 | Ketamine and Chronic Pain Treatment). Today, Anna’s here to talk with us in real time.This is a great conversation – with a wise healer. You’re more than welcome to join in.–Find Anna Krishtal:Anna’s Podcast: Ketamine Connections PodcastAnna’s Website: www.annakrishtal.com–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Power of Habit by Charles DuhiggSwitch: How To Change Things When Change Is Hard by Chip Heath and Dan Heath–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

We live in a politically precarious world. You’re feeling it. And your body is feeling it. There’s a lot of silence around politics, but it’s always right here.In this Episode:🔹 We’re making time and space to process your political anxiety.🔹 In the world today, we’re experiencing (and we’re participating in) many, many conditions of interpersonal trauma.🔹 In this episode, we examine the dynamics and roles of interpersonal trauma: Victim, Bystander, Rescuer, and Perpetrator.🔹 We also discuss various emotionally-laden political conditions in the world today.We’re making space for you to think, to feel, and to process.If that sounds like something you need – join us. I’d love to have you.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Many of you know Dr. Elaine Aron’s research on HSPs. Many of you identify as HSPs. There’s a huge overlap between the highly sensitive trait and the propensity to develop chronic pain and symptoms.If you haven’t heard about the highly sensitive person, however, prepare to have your mind potentially blown by psychotherapist Kayla Jacobsen, LICSW.In this Episode:🔹 Kayla Jacobsen’s a therapist who specializes in working with highly sensitive people. She’s also, like me, a highly sensitive person herself.🔹 Kayla has her own journey with chronic neuroplastic symptom recovery, so she understands the intersection between high sensitivity and neuroplastic symptoms.🔹 Today, Kayla summarizes the basic characteristics of the highly sensitive person.🔹 Kayla outlines the 4 subtypes of highly sensitive people (the Deep Thinker, the Overstimulated Super-Sensor, the Emotionally-Responsive/Empathetic Super-Feeler, and those who are Sensitive to Subtle Stimuli).🔹 Kayla reminds us: sensitivity does not “need” to be “overcome.” It's not a disorder. It's not a diagnosis. She validates us and reminds us that sensitivity is a strength.Join us today. So many of us here are HSPs, so this is a great, highly relevant conversation.–Find Kayla:Willow Creek Counseling MN: www.willowcreekcounselingmn.com/kaylajacobsenKayla’s Email: [email protected]–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Elaine Aron and the Highly Sensitive Person: hsperson.comSelf-Test: The Highly Sensitive Person ScaleThe Highly Sensitive Person: How to Thrive When the World Overwhelms You by Dr. Elaine AronQuiet by Susan CainTrust Yourself by Melody WildingThe Mind-Body Healing Method with Grace Secker–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

This is a personal one, and a vulnerable one. It’s a messy-middle story.There’s no pressure to be 100% healed. There’s no pressure to have everything figured out. This is just an invitation to hang out in the messy middle. And today, we’re talking about…my left hip.In this Episode:🔹 Not every part of every story is the “happily ever after.”🔹 Many parts are the messy middle.🔹 Sometimes I feel like I’m “recovered.” Sometimes I feel like I’m back at square one. (Even though I know better).🔹 Join me today as I tell the story of my chronic hip pain: how it came on, how many years it's been, and what I’ve been doing to heal.🔹 We discuss: emotional work, psychological work, questioning my triggers, graded exposure, fear, frustration, success, continued symptoms, TMS therapy, the power of allowing, continued epiphanies, self-care, self-attunement, …and so much more.Join in. I’d love to have you along for the ride.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Therapist: Liz Wallenstein, LMHCS2 E1 | The “Messy Middle” & TMS Recovery with MichelleS4 E12 | My Recovery from Chronic IBSHow to Journalspeak with Nicole Sachs–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

This is the story of a powerful metamorphosis. Cynthia Austin said, “In 2014, I saw a picture of myself, and I didn’t even recognize the woman in the picture.” She calls it her “pain brain coma pic.” And now, you can see the picture (the before and the after) for yourself.Cynthia Austin is a national board-certified health and wellness coach. She helps people heal from chronic symptoms using the power of neuroplasticity, just like she did herself. She has a truly remarkable story to tell.In this Episode:🔹 Cynthia’s dramatic recovery from migraines, vertigo, neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, hip pain, leg paralysis, muscle tension, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic numbness/tingling of the extremities, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, stomach issues, chemical sensitivities, unexplained rashes, high blood pressure, grinding teeth, walking with a cane, regular panic attacks, severe anxiety, and depression.🔹 How traditional pain management failed Cynthia – and how it fails all of us with chronic neuroplastic conditions.🔹 The connection between emotional trauma and physical symptoms.🔹 The importance of authenticity and agency in chronic symptom recovery.🔹 The tie, for Cynthia, between weight loss and healing.🔹 “This work helped me lose 100 lbs.” Cynthia recounts the details.🔹 The hunger is always real, but you're not always hungry for food.🔹 “My hunger was to be treated kindly. My hunger was to be seen and valued and cared for.”🔹 “My therapist gave me the right to breathe, the right to exist, the right to take up room on this earth.”Cynthia says she can distill her recovery down to “speaking my truth.”This is a very powerful discussion. Join us. You’ll learn a lot, you’ll feel a lot, and you’ll understand mindbody healing on a deeper level.–Find Cynthia:Cynthia’s Website: www.MyPainCoachLLC.comCynthia’s Free Educational PDF “Is Your Pain Experience Being Shaped By Your Nervous System?”: www.mypaincoachllc.com/podcast-freebieCynthia’s LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiaaustin-mypaincoachCynthia’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/MyPainCoach/–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Using psychological and emotional modalities to heal chronic pain is not a widely-understood option. Many fear it’s not “backed by science.” Today, however, we profile and analyze 12 studies that show the scientific backing for various aspects of this paradigm for healing.The studies in this list were compiled by my friend and colleague, neuroplastic physical therapist Nida Tansinsin, MPT. So much gratitude for her! Find all her information below.In this Episode:🔹 12 Studies that reveal the science behind different aspects of neuroplastic healing.🔹 (Although, truly, maybe I just did 11? I sort of lost count 😋 Hashtag embracing imperfection).🔹 A deep-dive into Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET).🔹 We discuss the limitations of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and why CBT’s becoming an antiquated choice for chronic pain treatment.🔹 We get into the evidence that many, many physical findings (in the back, the hips, the knees, and the shoulders) are normal abnormalities and do not need to cause pain.🔹 I also lowkey get kinda angry about the old, debunked, non-scientific methods used to treat pain in mainstream medicine.This is a long one, but a fun one, and an informative one. Join us.–Find Nida Tansinsin, MPT:Nida’s Website: nidaconnect.comNida’s Email: [email protected]’s Instagram: @NidaConnectS5 E4 | A Physical Therapist Who Can Help You, with Nida Tansinsin, MPT–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–Studies Profiled In Today’s Episode:Ashar et al Boulder Back Pain StudyLumley and Schubiner EAET StudyBrinjikji et al Imaging in Asymptomatic Populations StudyBlankstein et al MRI Hip Findings in Asymptomatic Individuals StudyZhong et al Reabsorbtion of Lumbar Disc Herniations StudyBarreto et al Bilateral MRI Findings in Individuals with Unilateral Shoulder Pain StudyBergman et al Asymptomatic Tibial Stress Reactions StudyHorga et al Prevelence of Abnormal Findings in 230 Knees of Asymptomatic AdultsWebster et al Iatrogenic Consequences of Early MRI in Work-Related Low Back Pain StudyZamorano et al Pain Sensitivity in Healthy Musicians StudyCrum et al Exercise and the Placebo Effect Study–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Info on Ehlers-Danlos and POTS: Gigi Cockell and Dan Buglio, Grace Secker and Sean HersheyGrace Secker’s Mindbody Healing Method: https://healwithgrace.co/programs/mind-body-healing-method/–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Jess Freedman is a mindbody psychotherapist and the cofounder of Rewire NYC (the New York ATNS Chapter). Jess has recovered from a plethora of neuroplastic symptoms, the most difficult of which was chronic shoulder pain. She shares her journey from very severe symptoms to a long recovery to becoming a therapist who helps others with chronic pain. Jess is a fellow theater kid, so we have a good time today. We laugh, we bond, Jess even likens herself to a stuffed chihuahua in a vest (see pic). You're more than welcome to join the fun. You’re not gonna wanna miss this one.In this Episode:🔹 Jess shares the many, many symptoms with which she’s struggled over the years.🔹 She details her journey out of severe, daily shoulder pain.🔹 She was diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome and had clinical findings on her MRI to support the diagnosis.🔹 She had surgery with a premier surgeon in Boston, and the pain still didn’t resolve.🔹 She hit her rock bottom, ended up in the ER for a panic attack, and was seriously evaluated for a stroke because she couldn’t speak.🔹 After that harrowing trip to the ER, Jess had a moment of clarity. She somehow knew “you are meant to have a good life.”🔹 Then she found this.🔹 It turns out, the Thoracic Outlet findings were normal abnormalities. After doing this work, Jess now lives chronic-pain-free.🔹 Jess also gives us insight into her practice as a neuroplastic therapist, discussing how she’s moved away from dogmatic certainty, smugness, and theoretical rigidity… towards a healing practice that’s more trusting of the self, trusting of the body, and tailored to each individual.Jess pulled a card the morning of the podcast interview (cuz why not) and shared it with us: “You’re Not For Everyone: Face Your Wierdness, Face Your True North.”Period. It’s the perfect message for healing chronic symptoms. Join us for a fun and very informative discussion.–Find Jess:Jess’s Psychology TodayJess’s Substack–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Info on Ehlers-Danlos and POTS: Gigi Cockell and Dan Buglio, Grace Secker and Sean HersheyThe Way Out by Alan Gordon and Alon ZivThe Drama of the Gifted Child by Alice MillerThe Wounded Healer | This Jungian Life PodcastTrauma Therapy: What It’s Really Like with Dr. Jacob Ham and Elizabeth Ferreira | Being Well–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

This is a long one. And a deep one. (And a good one). Most recoverers don’t say much about this, but most people acknowledge a spiritual shift as they heal from chronic pain. Today, we’re addressing that head-on. We’re making space for you to explore your sense of spirituality, of religion, and even of God.In this Episode:🔹 I’m not telling you what to believe. I don’t know what you “should” believe about God. Having certain religious beliefs is NOT part of chronic pain recovery.🔹 And, existential inquiry and existential curiosity are part of the human experience. We don’t want you to repress that.🔹 Religious trauma cuts people off from thinking spiritually and thinking expansively.🔹 So, we’re making space – today – for you to explore your own sense of spirituality.🔹 We discuss the definition of religious trauma.🔹 We explore the common impacts of religious trauma.🔹 We get into some fun childhood stories from my Catholic school days.🔹 We consider an example of what God looks like in literature, recounting the climactic scene in Alice Walker’s The Color Purple.🔹 And, of course, you get to reflect on you. What does spirituality mean to you?This isn’t your typical discussion about chronic pain healing. This isn’t “10 Tools to Regulate Your Nervous System.” This is deeper. If you’re looking for a door into something meaningful, this is it.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:S2 E7 | Chronic Pain and Spirituality with Christina WeiIshmael by Daniel QuinnS3 E12 | Holiday Childhood Nostalgia …Meets Trauma–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Anna Holtzman is a true mentor of mine. She’s a therapist and coach. Anna’s helped many, many clients out of chronic pain and symptoms…and she began noticing that the same patterns underlying chronic pain also keep many people from expressing themselves fully and pursuing the lives they really want. Now, Anna works with clients to help them with visibility: expressing themselves, putting themselves “out there,” and moving into bold self-actualization.In this Episode:🔹 The connection between chronic pain, staying small, fear of visibility, and healing through trusting yourself.🔹 Why understanding the nervous system is vitally helpful in moving through the fear of expressing yourself authentically.🔹 What it feels like, on a nervous system level, to receive negative feedback.🔹 The conflict between a deep desire to share your voice and the equally intense fear of blow-back and rejection.🔹 How a therapist’s own emotional work helps them help their clients.🔹 3 Tools to work with the fear of visibility: 1) Graded Exposure, 2) Co-regulation, and 3) Dialoguing with Fear.🔹 We go deep into Dialoguing with Fear, and I know that’ll be helpful for you.🔹 Here are the questions Anna uses to dialogue with fear:🔹 1. Dear fear, what are you feeling?🔹 2. What would you like me to know?🔹 3. What are you trying to protect me from?Join us for a fun, enriching, enlightening conversation. Anna’s great.–Find Anna:Free Self-Trust Workshop: The Melt-Through Method: www.annaholtzmantherapy.com/melt-through-method-workshopFree Let-Yourself-Be-Seen Workshop: www.annaholtzman.com/beseenSeen & Safe Visibility Coaching: www.annaholtzman.com/seenandsafeAnna’s Instagram: @anna_holtzmanAnna’s Podcast: How to Trust YourselfRecommended Episode: We Need Your Art with Amie McNeeEmail: [email protected]–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comClick Here to Ask Sean a QuestionSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Learn About Therapy with Sean: Therapy for Chronic Pain and Symptoms–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Today, we’re talking about something a little different: ketamine.Is ketamine the cure for chronic pain? No.But, can ketamine be a tool to help deepen the psychological and emotional work that heals chronic pain? Yes, I think so. Let’s discuss.In this Episode:🔹 It’s 2026, everyone’s talking about ketamine, so we’re gonna talk about it too.🔹 We cover the basic facts about ketamine, including ketamine’s ability to create a window of heightened neuroplasticity in the brain.🔹 We explore the history of psychedelic use in healing.🔹 I discuss my personal experience with ketamine.🔹 We investigate the connection between ketamine treatment and healing chronic pain.This is a fun one – with a lot of good information. Whether you’d ever consider ketamine or not, you’ll learn something here. Join us.–NOTE: THIS PODCAST IS INTENDED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ONLY. THIS PODCAST DOES NOT RECOMMEND KETAMINE FOR ANY SPECIFIC PATIENT, DIAGNOSIS, OR CONDITION. THE USE OF ANY PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION MUST BE DONE UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the PodcastSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Ketamine Connections Podcast with Anna Krishtal: Listen on Apple | Listen on SpotifySean Hershey on the Ketamine Connections Podcast: Listen on Apple | Listen on Spotify–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Anna Krishtal’s Website: www.yourketaminecoach.comAllison Janney on Reclaiming with Monica LewinskyCochrane Library | Ketamine and other NMDA receptor antagonists for chronic pain: https://www.cochranelibrary.com/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD015373.pub2/full–Dr. Howard Schubiner’s Book: Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

When your friends and family don’t understand, when your doctors can’t find anything wrong, when you find mindbody modalities and they take a long time to work...you deserve empathy.In this Episode:🔹 You deserve empathy before you understand mindbody healing.🔹 You deserve empathy AFTER you understand mindbody healing.🔹 You deserve empathy, from others and from yourself, all the way through.Join us for a dose of empathy today. And save this episode for the future. You can come back to it anytime you need it.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the PodcastSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Does thinking about your trauma make you feel horrible? Maybe you’re already feeling dysregulated? Justine Stull is an occupational therapist, a mindbody coach, a long-time mindbody symptom sufferer, and has a beautifully inspiring recovery story. On the podcast today, she discusses her personal journey with healing trauma to heal physical pain and symptoms. She offers wonderful advice – for you – about staying grounded while processing trauma.In this Episode:🔹 Growth is uncomfortable, but you can stay out of absolute overwhelm and shut-down.🔹 Not all anger is equal. Anger towards a random stranger is typically easier to feel than anger towards someone with whom you had an abusive dynamic.🔹 Start with the easier stuff. You’ll be ready for the harder traumas when you’re ready. You’ll build your tolerance.🔹 If you become completely dysregulated in your emotions, or if your symptoms flare, you didn’t hurt yourself. It’s okay.🔹 The exact details of the trauma story are less important than learning to feel the depth of the emotions related.🔹 You can write/tell/journal just enough of the story to get the emotions activated. Then you can feel, express, and learn to feel okay with the emotions.🔹 Meet yourself with curiosity and compassion. They are the polar opposites of fear and shame. Curiosity and compassion are the healing forces.🔹 The purpose of journaling for chronic pain is NOT to fix anything. The purpose is to feel what you need to feel.🔹 And, at the end of the episode, learn what to do if you feel very overwhelmed after a journaling session.This is a deeply helpful conversation. Join us.–Find Justine:Justine's Website - newsletter, blog, & coaching: www.JustineMindBodyOT.comInstagram: @justinemindbodyotJustine’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/justinemindbodyotJUSTINE’S FACEBOOK GROUP: Living the Work: www.facebook.com/groups/livingthework–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the PodcastSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:How to Journalspeak, with Nicole SachsMind Your Body by Nicole SachsThe Way Out by Alan GordonInsight Timer–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Dr. Howard Schubiner is at the forefront of this field. His book dropped THIS WEEK. Brand new and fresh, it’s time for you to order: Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression.In celebration, we’re doing an episode inspired by one of Dr. Howard Schubiner’s healing practices. He tells us: stay away from the 7 F’s. These are 7 common traps for chronic pain sufferers. Each one will make your pain and symptoms worse. Each one will keep you stuck. So, we need to learn how to move past each one.🔹 Fear🔹 Focus🔹 Frustration🔹 Fighting🔹 Figuring Out🔹 Fixing🔹 ForlornnessNow, what do you do instead? Join us today, and find out.–Buy the Book: Unlearn Your Pain: The Science of Recovering from Chronic Pain, Fatigue, Anxiety, and Depression by Dr. Howard Schubiner–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the PodcastSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Cure for Chronic Pain Podcast with Nicole Sachs–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Nathaniel Frank, PhD is an author, historian, and science writer. His book, Healing What Hurts: How Neuroscience is Cracking the Mystery of Chronic Pain, is forthcoming from the Mayo Clinic Press. Nathaniel’s also my friend, and we legit hang out, so it’s a pleasure to host him on the podcast today.In this Episode:🔹 We discuss neuroplastic healing from the perspective of a science writer.🔹 Nathaniel was an original Dr. Sarno patient 20 years ago. He tells us about his personal journey with back pain, wrist pain, hand pain, and ibs.🔹 Nathaniel’s written about the body of evidence and science that supports neuroplastic healing.🔹 He aggregates scholarly research for the general public (both about lgbtqia+ advocacy and about healing chronic pain). You can read his articles here: www.nathanielfrank.com/articles🔹 We discuss the parallels between the lgbtqia+ rights movement, to which Nathaniel contributed, and the movement to bring neuroplastic recovery therapies into mainstream medicine.🔹 Nathaniel also leaves us with 3 Es of healing (Education, Emotional Expression, and Engagement – or Reengagement – with Life), and 3 Ss (Softening, Slowness, and Self-Compassion).This is a great conversation – with a real friend. You’re more than welcome to join us.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the PodcastSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Find Nathaniel:Nathaniel’s Website: www.nathanielfrank.com–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Today, we’re addressing the lack of awareness about chronic pain in the media. We’re looking at a recent Guardian article – and you can follow along: Seven Essential Gadgets to Live with when you have Back Pain, From Grabbers to Lap Desks by Richard BaguleyBut, my message to you: don’t buy this sh*t. Learn how to use graded exposure and other mindbody modalities instead. You can heal your pain.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the PodcastSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

You've said it, you've thought it: "it wasn't that bad." Today, we’re helping you change the lens through which you view your traumas.In this Episode:🔹 We discuss the difference between enfranchised trauma and disenfranchised trauma.🔹 Disenfranchised trauma: when the person who experiences a trauma does not have their experience acknowledged as a serious, legitimate problem – and the person is not seen as a serious, legitimate “victim” or “survivor” – and the person is not seen as worthy of attention, help, or resources.🔹 Many of us who struggle with chronic pain and symptoms have experienced some version of disenfranchised trauma.And what do you do about that? Join us today to go deeper – and to give yourself some real validation, after everything you’ve been through.–Recommended Listening:Tarana Burke on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the PodcastSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dr. Judith Herman | Trauma and Recovery: The Aftermath of Violence – From Domestic Abuse to Political TerrorDr. Bessel Van Der Kolk | The Body Keeps the ScoreDr. David Clarke | They Can’t Find Anything WrongHow To Journalspeak, with Nicole Sachs–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Pain psychologist Dr. Dan Ratner has been named the new ATNS Board Chair. A huge congratulations to Dan. Today, he returns to the show to discuss a whole range of topics – from the direction of the ATNS, spreading the word about neuroplastic symptom recovery therapies, “gray area” neuroplastic symptoms at the edge of our understanding, autoimmune diseases, and more.In this Episode:🔹 A brief outline of Dan Ratner’s 3-column-model for healing: Emotions, Doubt, and Power.🔹 An overview of the Association for the Treatment of Neutroplastic Symptoms (ATNS), an advocacy group that disseminates information about neuroplastic conditions to build awareness among patients and health care providers.🔹 Getting past the tipping point so that “your average person will just know…this is neuroplastic.”🔹 Sticking to the science while answering the question, “What’s gonna be the messaging to the average person?”🔹 “Gray area” neuroplastic symptoms and expanding the edges of our understanding to help more people heal.This is a good talk, with a true leader in the field. Join us.–Find Dan:Dan’s Website: www.crushingdoubt.comThe Book: Crushing Doubt: An Advanced System for Mind-Body Pain and Symptom Relief–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the PodcastSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:ATNS: www.symptomatic.meAll The Rage Documentary: https://alltheragedoc.comYou Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

In this Episode:How To Change Your Negative Patterns🔹 Step 1) Awareness of patterns that aren’t serving you. Become aware of patterns that keep your emotions repressed and keep your true self repressed.🔹 Step 2) Recognize a new pattern that will serve you better.🔹 Step 3) Try on the new pattern. Practice the new pattern.All of these steps are hard. But they are possible for you. And this, of course, connects to healing chronic pain and symptoms. Listen along today, and learn how to bring this into your life.–Find Sean:Sean’s Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the PodcastSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Nida Tansinsin, MPT has been working in rehab for 25 years. She's evolved at the cutting edge of neuroplasticity work, and she’s a physical therapist who can help you. Nida teaches us that, although traditional physical therapy isn’t necessarily helpful for chronic pain, neuroplasticity-informed physical therapy changes the game.In this Episode:🔹 Many traditional physical therapists dread seeing chronic pain patients because they don’t know how to resolve our symptoms.🔹 Nida, however, actually helps people recover from chronic pain.🔹 She walks us through the paradigm shift that led her to gain these skills.🔹 She tells us, her main goal as a physical therapist is to help the patient feel less fear of their symptoms and understand that pain doesn’t necessarily equal damage, pain equals your danger alarm signal.🔹 She gives us the spiel she gives to her patients.🔹 And she gets into the research studies that back neuroplasticity-based theories.It’s great to hear a physical therapist's perspective on this stuff. Listen in–because this will help you feel safer in your body. And, as you know, safety heals chronic pain.–Find Nida:Email: [email protected]: @nidacaresResilience Healthcare Website: https://resilience-healthcare.com/about/–Find Sean:Sean's Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the PodcastSean’s Instagram: @mindbodymedicineforchronicpain–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Pain Reframed PodcastCamille Thoman’s Instagram: @camillethomanBrijinki Study (showing imaging findings of spine degeneration are present in high proportions of asymptomatic individuals): https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25430861/Explain Pain Book–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Dustin Oliver is a therapist in Brooklyn. He specializes in working with gay and queer men. Dustin joins us today to discuss minority stress, particularly from a queer male perspective. Dustin comes to us with research studies, definitions, clinical experience–you’re gonna learn a lot. And, of course, we connect minority stress to healing chronic pain.In this Episode:🔹 What is minority stress? It’s the chronic, excessive stress experienced by stigmatized or marginalized groups.🔹 We explore Ilan Meyer’s 2003 Minority Stress Model, and Dutsin provides updates added to the model in the intervening years.🔹 We get into the negative mental and physical impacts of minority stress.🔹 And, Dustin also takes us into the blessings, the benefits, and the liberties of being queer.This is an informative, fun, hopeful, uplifting conversation. You’re more than welcome to join in.–Find Dustin:Website: www.boymeetstherapy.comPodcast: boy meets therapyTikTokInstagram–Find Sean:Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Ilan Meyer’s Instagram: @ilan9039 (cuz you can follow him too 😋)–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Most people with musculoskeletal pain try physical therapy. If musculoskeletal pain is your TMS symptom imperative, you’ve been there. And, has the physical therapy worked for you? Let’s discuss.In this Episode:🔹 Physical therapy hasn’t worked for you because it isn’t addressing the root causes of your pain.🔹 TMS/Neuroplastic pain is caused by psychological factors, emotional factors, and a lack of attunement with the true self.🔹 Today, we go into each of these causes through the lens of “why hasn’t physical therapy worked?”🔹 Important Note: There are physical therapists trained in TMS/Neuroplasticity. These are not your average physical therapists. THEY CAN help you. Below is a link to the ATNS Practitioner Directory, where you can find providers of all disciplines (including physical therapists) who get this stuff and who can help you with TMS: https://www.symptomatic.me/practitioner-directory#!directory/–Find Sean:Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

TMS/Mindbody coach Emily Larson joins us today to address the most common healing blocks she sees in her practice. Emily offers simple, boiled-down, straightforward advice. This will be incredibly valuable for your healing.In this Episode:🔹 The final step that brought Emily to a full recovery: allowing the symptoms.🔹 Get off the fence and decide that this applies to you.🔹 Start living as the healed version of you—before the symptoms go.🔹 Be your own biggest cheerleader.🔹 Respond to your symptoms as you would respond to your inner child: with allowing, love, reassurance, and compassion.🔹 Don’t overthink the process. It doesn’t have to be complicated.This is a very helpful discussion. For folks who feel stuck, this one’s for you.–Find Emily:Instagram: @painexplained_tmsWebsite: www.painexplainedtms.com–Find Sean:Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Think Away Your Pain by Dr. David Schechter–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Dr. Sarno encouraged his patients to journal about three major topics: 1) childhood, 2) current life stressors, and 3) personality traits. For most people, personality traits were the hardest part to understand. In today’s bonus episode, in an attempt to make this clear, we’re going deep into the personality traits.WARNING: If you’re here for some simple information about chronic pain healing, many episodes of this podcast will satisfy that desire. I must say, this episode will not. This episode is for the people who want to hang out… and slow down… and listen to stories… and have fun… and, in doing so, go deep. If that appeals to you, join us.In this Episode:🔹 Perfectionism, “goodism,” people-pleasing, high conscientiousness, stoicism, low self-esteem, and high self-criticism.🔹 These are all shame-based personality traits.🔹 In healing, it’s important to understand how to work with your personality traits.🔹 Today, in this bonus episode: a long, meandering, (and fun) story to illustrate the powerful impact that personality traits exert on EVERYTHING.You're more than welcome to join us.–Find Sean:Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

I’ve never really told the full arc of my chronic IBS recovery story here on the podcast. So, it’s the Season 4 Finale, and today’s the day.Trigger warning: In this irritable bowel syndrome story, we’re talking about bodies and bowels. It's not something we usually discuss openly, but the bowels are part of my body and part of yours. Let's release the shame and just talk about it.In this Episode:🔹 If you struggle with IBS, and you’ve tried everything… this story is for you.🔹 There is hope. Healing is possible.🔹 You’ll hear all the low points. You’ll probably relate to the feeling.🔹 You’ll hear all the structural fixes I tried, and none of them solved the problem.🔹 I tried strange, desperate fixes. And nothing worked until I found mindbody medicine. And, even then, healing took a long time.🔹 But, spoiler alert, I no longer suffer from chronic IBS. This is a journey of true healing.Listen along to hear the seemingly-miraculous-but-actually-just-scientifically-sound recovery story.–Find Sean:Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Mônica is a chronic pain and symptom recovery coach. Today, she generously shares the emotional thrust of her remarkable recovery story, giving a plethora of expert advice along the way.In this Episode:🔹 Mônica’s overcome chronic piriformis pain, chronic IBS, digestive issues, food allergies, chronic shoulder pain, back pain, knee pain, chronic headaches, severe menstrual pain, postpartum anxiety and depression, psoriasis, and more.🔹 She gives us the holistic story, starting with a childhood that set her up for TMS and neuroplastic symptoms.🔹 We examine the range of experiences with TMS symptom severities: from the “not that bad,” to the moderate, to the “bad,” to the severe – bed-bound and couch-bound.🔹 Mônica identifies the moment she understood her pain was coming from an emotional place.🔹 She talks about the elements of her recovery process.🔹 And now, Mônica is healthy and well. Isn’t that incredible? This is a truly inspiring story.If you resonate with Mônica, or if you know she could help you, find her website below to learn more about coaching.–Find Mônica:Website: monicaliasetti.comInstagram: @mindbody.monica.lia–Find Sean:Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Mindbody Advice and Reminders – From Me to You, Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Podcast: The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Today, we’re discussing the common question: Is the pain a false alarm? And we’re also addressing the deeper question underneath: …Or is the pain something else?In this Episode:🔹 Your brain and nervous system are misinterpreting safe signals from your body as if they are dangerous.🔹 Your brain and nervous system are functioning perfectly. There’s nothing wrong with you. There’s nothing wrong with your brain. There’s nothing wrong with your nervous system.🔹 But, huh? Which of the above statements is true?🔹 Today, we explore how both are simultaneously true. And that’s not a contradiction. It’s just a complication–and it’s important to understand this nuance to understand how to heal.Join in for a highly relevant informational analysis of these dual truths.–Find Sean:Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Free Advice and Reminders, Straight to Your Inbox Every WeekClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Way Out by Alan Gordon and Alon ZivTell Me About Your Pain PodcastLearn to JournalSpeak: Your Breakawake with Nicole Sachs–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Karden Rabin, along with Jennifer Mann, co-authored the book The Secret Language of the Body: Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind. Karden started his career as a massage therapist and bodyworker, focusing on anatomy, function, and kinesiology. “It was all about structure and function.” However, as his career progressed, he found “many times, it doesn’t work.”In this Episode:🔹 How reading Healing Back Pain by Dr. John Sarno changed Karden’s paradigm.🔹 “In two chapters, he literally takes out a baseball bat and disassembles orthopedic assessment.”🔹 How understanding the mindbody connection transformed Karden’s career, and also transformed how he relates to his own body.🔹 Karden helps us connect somatics and the body to the psychological and emotional work we discuss on this podcast.🔹 We define “somatic,” cuz it's a confusing and overused term.🔹 “Somatic” just means “body,” or “of the body,” or “the body as experienced from within,” or “training attention onto the body.”🔹 In the episode, Karden leads us through a somatic exercise to help us feel connected to our emotions.🔹 This conversation will help you better understand the true connection between the brain, emotions, and the body. This will help you better understand how to heal.Join us as we discuss how “emotion tends to be the hardest part to work with,” the repression of emotions, and how this all manifests somatically in the body as a “dangerous experience inside ourselves.” This is a meaningful conversation.–Find Sean:Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and AdviceClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Find Karden:Website: somiainternational.comInstagram: @kardenrabinBook: The Secret Language of the Body–Other Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Wisdom of Insecurity by Alan WattsThe Power of Now by Eckhart TolleYoga and the Quest for the True Self by Stephen CopeAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Lindsay GibsonNo Bad Parts by Richard SchwartzYou Are The One You’ve Been Waiting For by Richard Schwartz–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

In TMS healing, we’re working to uncover the hard-to-feel feelings. We’re looking for the “I don’t feel…” We’re looking for the emotions you’re defended against and the emotions you’re scared to feel. Today, I’m showing you how to feel what you really feel.In this Episode:🔹 Three examples from my life, where I start at the surface, and show what it looks like to dig deeper.🔹 A model for you to dig deeper yourself.🔹 I answer the common TMS question, “how do I feel my feelings?”This is a fun one, and it’s some great information. Join in.–Find Sean:Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and AdviceClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–And, from Today's Episode:Trick Mirror by Jia TolentinoThe Feelings WheelDr. Jeff Iovannone–...and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

In mindbody healing, we all deal with doubt. We all deal with disbelief. The people in your life may not believe this will work. Parts of you may not believe this will work. But, if you have TMS, then psychological and emotional modalities are the way forward. In healing TMS, there’s actually no other way.In this Episode:🔹 Does one small change heal chronic pain? Usually not.🔹 What heals chronic pain? A serious mental paradigm shift.🔹 Today, we examine the complexity of the whole paradigm shift.🔹 But, we also make it simple.🔹 We boil it down to: “radical empathy for self all day every day,” “learning to develop unconditional love for yourself,” and “an overall sort-of-vaguely conceptual sense of acceptance of what’s going on in your life, and acceptance of who you truly are.”🔹 And, we also do some practice in combating doubt.This episode will help you understand how the whole mindbody paradigm works. Join us.–Find Sean:Website: mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com–Sean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and AdviceClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Nicole Sachs’ InstagramDr. Dan Ratner’s Healing System: www.crushingdoubt.comThe Mind and Fitness Podcast with Eddy Lindenstein–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Dr. Jennifer Franklin has practiced as a psychologist for over 20 years. She specializes in IBS and was one of the first Gastro-Psychologists or GI Psychologists. Today, she sits down to talk with us.In this Episode:🔹 Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about IBS and the gut-brain connection.🔹 We explore the emergence of the concept of DGBIs (Disorders of Gut-Brain Interaction).🔹 Dr. Franklin discusses her own personal recovery from IBS.🔹 “It’s really lonely to live with a DGBI,” but you’re not alone.🔹 Dr. Franklin is a fountain of advice for IBS patients. In this episode, she gives us an abundance of excellent advice.🔹 Our conversation ranges from stress to diet to allergies to corrective emotional experiences.There’s a ton of extremely valuable information in this conversation. And, as you’ll hear, there’s so much hope for IBS patients. You’re not going to want to miss this one.–Find Dr. Jennifer Franklin:Website: donthateyourguts.comYouTube: Don’t Hate Your Guts YouTube Channel–Find Sean Hershey, LCSW:Website: www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.comSean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and AdviceClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

RuPaul says, “If you can’t love yourself…how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?” Today, we explore this concept in depth. The core message today: if it’s hard for you to love yourself, that is not your fault. I probably repeat that about 10 times in today’s episode. If you need to hear that - 10 times - then you’re like me. And you’re in the right place. Join us.In this Episode:🔹 We problematize Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, and I make a case for retiring his theory to the dustbin of psychotherapy. It belongs with penis envy. In the past.🔹 Attachment is a primary human need. Perhaps it’s THE primary human need.🔹 Relationships are hard. That is normal.🔹 If relationships are hard for you, you are normal.🔹 And, if it’s hard for you to love yourself, that is not your fault.🔹 Learning to love yourself will make your relationships better.🔹 But, being loved by others for who you truly are - that will also make your relationship with yourself better. These things go hand-in-hand.What if your primary attachment figures didn’t appreciate you for who you truly were? Today, we explore relationships, attachment, identity development, relational needs, and we connect it all to chronic pain and to healing.–Find Sean:Visit My Website to Learn More or to Request a Consultation for TherapyTMS Treatment & Support Group Now Enrolling, Starts February 24th, 2026–Sean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and Advice–Click Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Books by Dr. Sue Johnson: https://drsuejohnson.com/books/Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Dr. Lindsay Gibson: https://www.lindsaycgibson.com/books.html–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

When Alexander Rosan became a bodyworker, he intuitively saw a connection between emotions and pain. He wasn’t trained to work with emotions, but he instinctively found his way into helping his clients process their emotions by attuning to and working with their bodies.In this Episode:🔹 An explanation of bodywork.🔹 Thinking past traditional training in order to connect mind and body.🔹 “There’s something beyond just massaging the body.”🔹 Alexander’s story about “the first time someone started crying underneath my hands.”🔹 Alexander helps connect the world of neuroplasticity to the world of working with the body as a massage therapist and bodyworker.🔹 “There is, ultimately and truly, nothing to be afraid of…as scary as that sounds.”This is a great conversation. It’s an excellent opening to reflect on how you might want to bring your own physical body deeper into your emotional healing process.–Find Alexander: www.alexanderrosan.com(In-Person Bodywork in Portland, OR)–Find Sean: Visit My WebsiteTMS Treatment & Support Group Now Enrolling, Starts February 24th, 2026–Sean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and Advice–Click Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Resources from Today’s Episode:Somatic IFS by Susan McConnell–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

One more thing to discuss! Because, in the last solo episode, I forgot something important. And, while we’re at it, we’re actually gonna talk about two things. Cuz there’s always more to learn about TMS. Join us for a little extra healing information and a little extra fun.–Find Sean:My WebsiteNow Enrolling: TMS Treatment & Support Group Starting February 24th, 2026–Sean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and Advice–Click Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

My hometown is under occupation right now. Watching this nightmare unfold is… unreal… but it’s also not necessarily shocking. Today, I talk to my childhood friend Dr. Claire Branigan about the occupation in Minneapolis. Claire is an anthropology professor at Rice University. She and I reflect on the false “safety” of the white supremacist bubble in which we grew up, and we discuss waking up to the truth of the broader cultural dynamics present in Minnesota and in the world beyond. We highlight the idea of questioning your narrative. And, of course, I make the connection to that theme as a core part of healing from chronic pain.In this Episode:🔹 “It’s very strange to watch places you know very intimately suddenly being presented as war zones.”🔹 We examine the narrative of a “cute,” “quaint,” and even “boring” hometown as juxtaposed with the reality. The cute/quaint narrative was never reality. It just felt true for us as children.🔹 We give some reports about what this is like for people we know who are on the ground experiencing the fear and intimidation first-hand.🔹 And also, “Some people really want this,” and people are saying, “What did Renée Good expect?”🔹 We examine the question: What can you do if you’re not directly impacted and you want to be an ally to immigrants and to people who are directly impacted?🔹 And we discuss how it’s a kind of resistance to live a good life. There’s a difference between “it’s too stressful to engage” and “I’m cognizant of what’s going on, and I’m going to choose to live.” “Don’t let the Trump administration win.” “Stephen Miller does not control my joy.”🔹 On that note, Claire’s son is turning 1! We have stuff to celebrate, we have life to live.–If you’re able to give, please consider helping people on the front lines. As you know, it’s bad. People need help. This is a list of organizations and direct individuals who need support.MPLS MUTUAL AID LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/mplsmutualaid–Find Dr. Claire Branigan:www.clairebranigan.phd–Find Sean:Visit My Website to Learn More or to Request a Consultation for TherapyTMS Treatment & Support Group Now Enrolling, Starts February 24th, 2026–Sean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and Advice–Click Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

You know you have TMS. So now, what do you do? Great question. This episode revisits the three clear steps that heal chronic pain and chronic symptoms. We deep-dive into all three. Let your brain hear this. Then, you can apply what you learn. Then…you’ll start to feel your body healing.In this Episode:🔹 Understanding, internalizing, and believing the correct facts about chronic pain.🔹 How to think psychologically, not physically.🔹 Connecting your pain and your symptoms to your emotional life.🔹 Accepting existential mystery in your healing and releasing the need to “understand” everything.🔹 Learning how to redirect the “oh no” to “...okay.”🔹 And, the hardest part: a thorough discussion about patiently attuning to your true self in order to heal your pain.🔹 There are no bad parts. In today's analysis of "no bad parts," we get into some pretty extreme examples. And if you can develop empathy for a horrifying fascist, you can certainly develop empathy for yourself.–Find Sean:Visit My Website to Learn More or to Request a Consultation for TherapyNow Enrolling: TMS Treatment & Support Group Starting February 24th, 2026–Sean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and Advice–Click Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:The Way Out by Alan Gordon and Alon ZivMind Your Body by Nicole SachsNo Bad Parts by Dr. Richard SchwartzThe Divided Mind by Dr. John SarnoAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents by Dr. Lindsay Gibson–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Jade Beall discovered Dr. Sarno in 2000. She was in massage school. So, she’s been in this world for a long time. She discusses her history of trauma, her history of psychosomatic symptoms, and her story of profound healing. Jade is so open, and she’s so generous with her life story. This is a really good one. You’re going to feel seen.In this Episode:🔹 A massage healer’s take on healing herself and on facilitating healing for others.🔹 Jade tells her story about landing on the earth in a very sensitive body and in a very dysregulated family.🔹 She discusses her experience with trauma, and with so many TMS symptoms, including: body dysmorphia, chronic headaches, migraine, chronic low back pain, urgent bladder, boils, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, high blood pressure, tinnitus, and more.🔹 “My default was to hate this body.”🔹 I thought feeling beautiful was to “convince myself that I liked the way I looked.”🔹 Then, I learned about true, deep self-love.Jade has a miraculous story of healing, both emotional healing and physical healing. Her story is going to inspire you.–Find Jade:Website: www.jadebeall.comInstagram: @jadebeallPodcast: You’re Too Sensitive–Find Sean:Visit My Website to Learn More or to Request a Consultation for TherapyTMS Treatment & Support Group Now Enrolling, Starts February 24th, 2026–Sean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and Advice–Click Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

This is the question. How do you know if emotional and psychological modalities will help your pain and your symptoms? How do you know if your symptoms count? Right? Today, we answer exactly that.In this Episode:🔹 A clear definition of TMS and of Neuroplastic Symptoms.🔹 The way symptoms arise emotionally.🔹 The way symptoms arise psychologically.🔹 The way symptoms arise due to a lack of attunement and alignment with the true self.🔹 An invitation to surrender as part of your healing. Your human consciousness is limited, and you can't know everything.🔹 A list of common manifestations of TMS.🔹 Three clear suggestions to help you answer: “is my *insert symptom here* TMS?”You’re going to get a lot of information here in this back-to-basics episode. Let your brain take it in. This is the healing.–Find Sean:Visit My Website to Learn More or to Request a Consultation for TherapyNow Enrolling: TMS Treatment & Support Group Starting February 24th, 2026–Sean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and Advice–Click Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Resources Mentioned in Today's Episode:ATNS Provider Directory:https://www.symptomatic.me/practitioner-directory#!directory/map/ord=rndCurable App:https://www.curablehealth.com/–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Saahil Shenoy had “a whole bunch of rituals” to help him deal with pain. Stretching, creams, Epsom salts, two hours a day, “I need all this stuff to function”...many of you understand the feeling. And, as an athlete, Saahil’s pain was a crushing roadblock. In this episode, he tells us his pain recovery story. It seems like a miracle. But it’s really just brain science.In this Episode:🔹 How mindbody healing resonates for athletes specifically🔹 How Saahil completely changed his mental perspective and eliminated so much physical pain🔹 “Let’s just see what happens if you do the same activity, but you remove maybe two of the stretches”🔹 Using Internal Family Systems work to access the emotional connection to pain🔹 Getting existential🔹 …and, eventually, Saahil makes his way into healing his chronic physical painThis is an inspiring story. Join us.–Find Sean:Visit My Website to Learn More or to Request a Consultation for TherapyClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Sean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and Advice–Resources Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Charlie Merril (physical therapist): www.mperformance.com | Charlie Merril’s Instagram–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

…But you can survive and thrive in hardship. You don’t need to be afraid of hard things. You can handle them.In this Episode:🔹 Two Truths:🔹 1) In life, you are not in control. You have to surrender and allow.🔹 2) But, in life, you do have some control.🔹 These truths seem contradictory, but they’re both true at the same time.🔹 Let’s use 2026 as an invitation to take control over our mindsets.🔹 This year, let’s learn to rewrite our relationship to fear and rewrite our relationship to threat. That we have control over. And that heals chronic pain.🔹 And, in this episode, you’ll get to hear the story behind my cowboy hat.–Journal Prompt Recommendation: “Even though I ___, I want ___.”–Find Sean:Visit My Website to Learn More or to Request a Consultation for TherapyClick Here to Ask a Question on the Podcast–Sean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and Advice–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

Take a peek behind the scenes of Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain. If you enjoy the podcast, this’ll be fun. It’s the end of the year, most people are just chillin’, so let’s chill too. And it’ll also be educational. Join in for a good time.In this episode:🔹 The process of recording a podcast when you have a TMS personality like me.🔹 Mind-body reactions I've experienced while recording.🔹 A clip from my first practice recording :)🔹 This podcast is not intended as a substitute for medical advice.🔹 Letting go of "myself," and letting my "self" take over.🔹 Influences who have impacted the podcast.🔹 Ratings and reviews. And...if you're reading this, it's time for you to add your rating and write your review. So, scroll over to them stars and do your thing.–Find Me:Visit My Website to: Request a Consultation for Individual TherapyClick Here to: Ask a Question on the PodcastFree Email Updates: Join the List for Free Updates and Advice–Resources from the episode:bell hooks in Conversation with Gloria Steinembell hooks in Conversation with Chirlane McCraybell hooks in Conversation with Cornel West–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.

For those who celebrate, it’s that time of year. We’re dealing with the combo of holiday childhood nostalgia …and trauma.Where does your chronic pain come from? And your chronic symptoms? It’s not your old injury. It’s not your undetectable embedded infection. It’s your trauma—and the patterns of self-abandonment your trauma caused.In this episode:🔹 Nostalgia from my childhood Christmases.🔹 The complex dynamics of interpersonal trauma.🔹 Trauma isn’t what you’ve been through, it’s how it impacted you.🔹 A core impact of trauma: it leaves you more oriented towards self-abandonment than self-attunement.🔹 Self-abandonment causes emotional repression and chronic pain.🔹 Self-attunement is the work of healing from trauma.🔹 Self-attunement is the work of healing from chronic pain.🔹 Today, we get deep into self-attunement.🔹 …and the profound connection between self-attunement and healing chronic pain.–Find Sean:Visit My Website to: Request a Consultation for TherapyClick Here to: Ask a Question on the Podcast–Sean’s Free Email List: Join the List for Free Updates and Advice–…and you’re listening to Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain.Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, leave a written review, and share it with someone who needs it. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mindbody healing.