The Mark Groves Podcast #463: #463: Why Suppressed Emotions Become Symptoms with Nicole Sachs
Jul 14, 2025
Nicole Sachs, a psychotherapist and author known for her work in mind-body medicine, dives deep into the connection between emotional repression and chronic pain. She shares her personal healing journey from a debilitating spinal condition and introduces her innovative JournalSpeak™ method. The conversation uncovers how suppressed emotions can lead to physical symptoms, emphasizing the importance of self-compassion and emotional awareness. Sachs advocates for reshaping pain management to include emotional healing, presenting a holistic approach to wellness.
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Nicole's Chronic Pain Journey
- Nicole Sachs was diagnosed with a severe spinal abnormality causing debilitating pain when she was 19.
- Despite the diagnosis, she lived a chronic pain-free life without surgery, proving the abnormality wasn't the real cause.
Pain as a Protective Response
- Chronic pain often arises from the nervous system being stuck in fight-or-flight due to emotional and life stressors.
- Pain serves as a protective signal to slow down and seek care, not just a physical injury symptom.
Reservoir of Emotional Overload
- Emotional trauma, daily stress, and personality traits like perfectionism fill an internal reservoir.
- When this reservoir overflows, unresolved emotions manifest as chronic physical symptoms like pain or IBS.
