Healing Story: Simon's Journey Healing their Chronic Widespread Pain

What if the chronic pain you experience isn't just a physical ailment, but a complex interplay of emotions and neurological patterns? Join us on the MindBodyCouple podcast as Simon unravels his personal journey of battling chronic pain. Despite expert opinions leaving him at a loss, Simon's story is one of resilience and discovery. He sheds light on the neuroplastic nature of his symptoms and how hypervigilance and maladaptive coping mechanisms played a role in his suffering. His journey takes many twists, from feeling isolated and frustrated to finding hope in new therapeutic approaches and psychological insights that paved the way for his healing.

In this compelling episode, we explore Simon's experiences with treatments like myofascial release therapy and discover the transformative impact of Alan Gordon's book, "The Way Out." With a focus on pain reprocessing therapy and the courage to confront personal growth challenges, Simon offers a message that healing is not just possible but multifaceted, leaving listeners inspired by his resilience and hopeful for their own journeys.

Check out his YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@déjouerladouleurchronique

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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