

Like Mind, Like Body
Curable: the program for chronic pain recovery through mindbody medicine
Struggling with chronic pain? Listen in to learn about the amazing ways our thoughts, feelings, and experiences can impact our physical health and perpetuate symptoms. On each episode, we interview physicians, researchers, and ordinary people who have incredible stories to tell about the power of the mindbody connection. This podcast is a free resource brought to you by Curable: the program for chronic pain recovery through mindbody medicine. Learn more at curable.com
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Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 11min
Non-Pain Symptoms are Curable! (Yonit Arthur, AuD)
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Yonit Arthur, a board-certified audiologist and vestibular specialist, dives deep into the mind-body connection, revealing how thoughts and emotions can influence symptoms like dizziness, tinnitus, and fatigue. She explores the complexities of vestibular disorders, advocating for treatment that includes emotional awareness and neuroplasticity. Listeners learn about the 'stress bucket' concept, therapeutic tools for healing, and the importance of addressing the psychological aspects of chronic conditions for overall well-being.
Jul 19, 2024 • 55min
Connection, Communication, and Health (Matthew Lederman, MD, and Alona Pulde, MD)
Feeling connected to others and the natural world is a crucial component of wellness. However, forming and nurturing fulfilling relationships can only happen when you are connected to your authentic self. So how do we tune in to the frequency of our own needs? Join Matthew Lederman, MD, Alona Pulde, MD, and Christie Uipi, LCSW, on the Like Mind, Like Body podcast to explore how self-awareness and intentional communication can open the door for deeper interpersonal relationships and improved physical health.
Jul 2, 2024 • 53min
Sharpen Your Healing Focus (Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW)
Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW, discusses personalizing healing goals for better outcomes. Topics include recognizing safety, modifying therapy goals, prioritizing self-care, embracing uncertainty, and unlearning neural pathways for trauma recovery.
Jun 3, 2024 • 1h 1min
The Risks and Realities of Overexertion (Farah Zerehi, LMFT)
How does overexertion impact recovery? What happens to our symptoms when we take on more work and responsibilities than our bodies can comfortably manage? Why do we push ourselves too hard and how do we heal when our environment gives us no other choice? On this episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, special guest, Farah Zerehi, LMFT, joins Christie Uipi, LCSW, to answer these questions and more by sharing their personal experiences with chronic pain and illness.
Apr 19, 2024 • 59min
Self-Doubt is Out! (Stevon Lewis, LMFT)
Self-doubt is one of the biggest barriers to making progress in healing chronic symptoms. If you frequently question yourself, your decisions, and your body’s ability to recover, this episode is for you. Join Christie Uipi, LCSW, and special guest Stevon Lewis, LMFT, as they discuss how patterns of doubt arise and what you can do to grow confidence in yourself, your instincts, and your capacity to heal.
Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 11min
Solving the Personality Puzzle (Callie Klebanoff, LCSW)
People pleasing, perfectionism, worrying, oh my! In this episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, returning guest Callie Klebanoff, LCSW, is back to unpack the complex interplay between personality traits and pain. Prepare to explore how our experiences shape our habits, how our habits shape our personality traits, and most importantly, how to apply this knowledge to reduce your chronic symptoms.
Feb 16, 2024 • 1h 4min
"Hot Takes" on Healing (Bernice Hurtado, LCSW)
Join Like Mind, Like Body host, Christie Uipi, LCSW, and special guest, Bernice Hurtado, LCSW, as they challenge common mindbody recovery tools and share practical, applicable strategies for seeing success with these techniques in the real world. Tune in to hear helpful “hot takes” on breath work, cultivating safety, meditation, success stories, journaling, and more.
Nov 17, 2023 • 56min
Treating the Brain and the Body (Charlie Merrill, MSPT)
Charlie Merrill, a highly respected physical therapist, discusses the mindbody approach to healing. He emphasizes the body's ability to heal itself and the importance of unlearning beliefs about pain. The podcast also explores how chronic pain affects athletes and clarifies misconceptions about joint noises. The relationship between mindbody symptoms, inflammation, and self-care is also discussed.
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Sep 20, 2023 • 41min
Making Friends With Your Fears and Your Feelings (Daniel Lyman, LCSW, MPA)
Psychotherapist Daniel Lyman discusses the link between fear and chronic pain, the importance of joy in recovery, accessing emotions for pain relief, intentional vulnerability, and the impact of suppressing emotions on mental well-being in this insightful and engaging podcast.
Jul 19, 2023 • 29min
Recharge, Reframe, Reclaim: The Role of Race in Pain (Benita Jackson, PhD, MPH)
Race, rest, recharging, and revitalizing: this episode covers it all. Join Christie Uipi, Founder of the Better Mind Center, and Benita Jackson, PhD, MPH, for a wide-ranging conversation about the next wave of chronic pain research.