541: Mindfulness for Pain Relief with Christiane Wolf, MD

Chronic pain can be debilitating, so we often look for ways to mask or medicate the symptoms. Unfortunately, the medical approach to pain management can sometimes lead to even worse problems. There is now a growing body of research showing the efficacy of mindfulness practices where you literally observe and accept your pain, rather than cover it up. It isn’t a panacea, but the clinical results are significant enough that mindfulness is now increasingly being integrated into hospital approaches. This week's guest is a medical doctor turned mindfulness teacher and trainer. 

Listen and learn:

• How mindfulness can help you separate yourself from your pain
• Why we tend to mask and medicate rather than confront pain challenges
• The importance of natural, non-pharmaceutical interventions
• How mindfulness can be practiced in a secular way or easily integrated into your existing faith

Links

Dr. Wolf’s Site

ABOUT OUR GUEST

Dr. Wolf started her career as a gynecologist in Berlin. She began studying and practicing Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She later trained as a Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) teacher and a MBSR teacher trainer. She is the author of two books: A Clinician’s Guide to Teaching Mindfulness and Outsmart Your Pain.

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