The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW S5 E19 - From Chronic Neck Pain to Thriving: Healing at Any Stage of Life with Lois
Jan 9, 2026
Lois Heymann, a vibrant woman in her 70s, shares her incredible journey from chronic neck pain to thriving through mind-body journaling practices. She candidly discusses how her healing transformed not only her physical state but also her perspective on aging and life. Lois reveals her skepticism before embracing JournalSpeak, the powerful shifts she experienced, and her deep emotional connections to her inner child. Her story is a beacon for anyone who believes it's too late to change, showcasing the magic of reclaiming joy and curiosity at any age.
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Neck Pain Led To A Different Kind Of Healing
- Lois developed intense, persistent left-neck pain that resisted multiple medical treatments for two and a half years.
- Reading Nicole Sachs' work and trying JournalSpeak began her path toward understanding the pain as emotional, not structural.
Persist With JournalSpeak Even If Pain Lingers
- Start a disciplined JournalSpeak practice even if symptoms don't change immediately; nervous systems regulate on their own timeline.
- Keep showing up to the practice as a calm, steady parent to your nervous system and trust the process.
Pain As The Brain's Safety Mechanism
- Understanding pain as the brain keeping you safe reframes symptoms from enemy to messenger.
- That reframe makes emotional work actionable instead of merely theoretical.
