The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW S5 E6: Complete Recovery Despite an Abnormal MRI with Lisa
Oct 10, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Lisa Frattini, a member of Nicole Sachs' recovery community, shares her remarkable journey from chronic pain to healing. A former caretaker dealing with anxiety and trauma, she reflects on her scary MRI results revealing severe stenosis. Lisa discovered the power of mind-body practices like JournalSpeak, which helped her confront deep-seated codependency issues. Attending the Omega retreat transformed her experience, showcasing the importance of community support in achieving a chronic pain-free life.
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Raised As The Family Helper
- Lisa recounts growing up with one parent mentally ill and the other a perpetual caretaker, which forced her into a helper role.
- She explains that caretaking gave her identity and joy but also lifelong responsibility for others' happiness.
Childhood Anxiety Manifested As Physical Symptoms
- Lisa describes lifelong anxiety and pain starting in childhood linked to caretaking roles and vacations triggering symptoms.
- She recounts a juvenile arthritis diagnosis at 16 that resolved, illustrating mind-body symptom fluctuation.
Relaxation Can Trigger Symptoms
- Nicole explains symptoms often flare when people are supposed to relax because the nervous system loses its job.
- She links symptom timing (vacations, post-stress) to nervous-system regulation rather than structural damage.
