Changeable Podcast EP370: Coaching around – and finding peace in – chronic pain
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Sep 8, 2025 Discover the intricate relationship between chronic pain and mental health. Explore how perceptions can amplify suffering and the importance of tailored coaching strategies. Learn how flexible approaches can merge emotional understanding with practical pain management. This conversation sheds new light on finding peace amidst persistent discomfort.
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Suffering Lives In The Word Chronic
- Suffering often comes from the thought that an experience is chronic and happening to "me" over time.
- That time-and-identity overlay—not the raw sensation—is the main place to investigate.
Pain Versus Suffering Distinction
- Physical pain, energy, and behaviors are neutral experiences and not inherently suffering.
- Suffering arises when thought layers (stories, future projections) attach to those experiences.
Coach Empty, Then Apply What Helps
- Show up with curiosity and listen without forcing your framework on clients.
- Let your training inform you quietly but remain present and responsive to the person in front of you.
