The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

#98: S3 Ep98: Anxiety, Vertigo, Migraine, Long Covid, and WAKING UP with Jonah Primo

Jul 19, 2024

Jonah Primo, host of the Work in Progress podcast on the WAKING UP app, shares his astonishing recovery journey from debilitating chronic pain, including vertigo and migraines. He discusses the powerful role mindfulness and meditation play in healing, and how they helped him shift away from traditional medical solutions. The conversation dives into the emotional toll of long COVID and the resilience needed to navigate such challenges. Jonah's story serves as an inspiring reminder of the transformative power of mental strategies in overcoming pain.

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Jonah Primo's journey from chronic pain to recovery highlights the critical role of the mind-body connection in healing.

Integrating mindfulness practices into daily life significantly helped Jonah manage his symptoms and regain a sense of control.

The importance of community support is underscored, as shared experiences can provide hope and motivation during struggles with chronic pain.

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The Journey from Athlete to Chronic Pain

Jonah Primo shares his transformation from a fit and active athlete to experiencing debilitating chronic pain. Initially enjoying sports and a healthy lifestyle, he faced a drastic decline in his health after contracting COVID-19, which triggered a series of symptoms including dizziness and persistent headaches. Despite seeking medical help and receiving various diagnoses, he felt increasingly isolated and powerless as the doctors could not provide clear solutions or treatments. His story resonates with many who have experienced sudden shifts in health, capturing the emotional and physical turmoil of transitioning from wellness to chronic illness.

Intro

4min

Journey of Healing: Chronic Pain and Mindfulness

2min

Navigating Long COVID: A Personal Journey

23min

Finding Hope Through Trauma and Discovery

3min

Transforming Pain: A Journey to Empowerment

8min

Mindfulness and the Journey from Stress to Recovery

3min

Journey Through Meditation and Recovery

7min

Reflections on Recovery and Community in the Long COVID Journey

3min

Understanding Long COVID and Emotional Well-Being

5min

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Mindfulness and Chronic Pain

10min

When Jonah Primo, host of the in-app podcast Work in Progress on the WAKING UP app contacted us, Lisa and I were elated. We are long time fans of WAKING UP and its founder, neuroscientist Sam Harris, and we were enthusiastic about sharing space with such a like-minded person. But that was just the beginning. Jonah's own pain story was stunning, and we quickly jumped on the chance to have him on our podcast to tell his tale of complete despair to recovery using the mindset and tools of MindBody medicine. After being a totally health and athletic 27-year-old, Jonah found himself so swallowed by a laundry list of symptoms that he quite literally struggled to walk. As he became skeptical of the medical model to cure his pain, he turned in our direction and the rest is history. Join us for a striking tale of recovery from some of the most common (yet most terrifying) symptoms we hear about - vertigo, migraines, anxiety, and the dreaded Long Covid. I know you will get so much out of what we discuss. Much love! xoxo n.

In honor of our new site launch - every course, retreat recording, meditation, and offering (aside from our new Sarno x Sachs practitioner training) will be 30% off until the end of July! COUPON CODE: BREAKAWAKE.

If you are interested in more support as you move through this work, THE FIRST MONTH OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN OUR LIVE VIRTUAL COMMUNITY IS FREE. COUPON CODE: FREEMONTH.

Come play with us! Click the link to the site and then click around within. There are so many free resources (including a new free video on all things TMS) that can get you on your way. Life can be richer, fuller, better - and much less painful. We can't wait to see what you can do.

Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser

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Podcast music by the beautiful and talented Danielle Furst.
Find her here: Insta - @musicfurst and all her amazing music credits here - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3895994/

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The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

#98: S3 Ep98: Anxiety, Vertigo, Migraine, Long Covid, and WAKING UP with Jonah Primo

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