The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

S4 E8 A Super Helpful JournalSpeak Hack

Feb 21, 2025
Discover new ways to enhance your JournalSpeak practice and unlock hidden insights for emotional healing. The speaker shares personal journeys of overcoming chronic pain through therapeutic writing, emphasizing the connection between emotions and personal growth. Learn how navigating difficult feelings—particularly linked to parenting and life transitions—can lead to transformative realizations. Plus, get excited about exclusive membership offerings that provide additional support and resources!
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ANECDOTE

JournalSpeak and Motherhood

  • Nicole Sachs' first JournalSpeak sentence was, "I hate being a mother."
  • This led her to uncover a childhood promise of perfect parenting, revealing her back pain's emotional root.
ADVICE

Experiment with Extremes

  • Be bold and experiment with extreme statements in JournalSpeak.
  • Explore the full range of emotions, even if they contradict your conscious desires.
ANECDOTE

Empty Nest Feelings

  • Nicole Sachs used JournalSpeak to explore her feelings about her daughter leaving for college.
  • By expressing extreme emotions, she uncovered underlying grief and gained clarity.
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