Tell Me About Your Pain
What Is the Most Important Tool for Overcoming Pain?
Feb 2, 2022
Callers from around the world share the most effective tools for reducing or eliminating chronic pain. Hosts discuss various techniques covered in the podcast and reveal the single concept that helped overcome Alan's own pain. Personal stories highlight the relief found through understanding neural pathways and the importance of self-care and compassion. The effectiveness of semantic tracking in overcoming fear and observing pain playfully is also highlighted. Gratitude is expressed to listeners and promotion of the podcast's book and Instagram account is mentioned.
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Quick takeaways
- Realizing chronic pain is caused by learned neural pathways in the brain gives hope for becoming pain-free.
- Adopting an attitude of self-compassion and kindness towards oneself is crucial for effective pain management.
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Realizing pain is not coming from structural injury in the body
Multiple individuals shared their experiences of realizing that their chronic pain was not caused by structural injury in their bodies, but rather by learned neural pathways in the brain. They described how this realization helped them feel more hopeful about becoming permanently pain-free. They also emphasized the importance of adopting an attitude of self-compassion and kindness towards themselves, which made a significant difference in their pain management. The use of the Curable app, along with its tools, exercises, and meditations, were mentioned as highly helpful in their journey towards healing.
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