
The Mind-Body Couple
Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.comAlso check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQAnd follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapyDisclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional advice, psychotherapy, or counselling. If you choose to utilize any of the education, strategies, or techniques in this podcast you are doing so at your own risk.
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May 5, 2024 • 35min
Transcending Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Kenael Segal
Discover the transformative power of a holistic approach to healing as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Kenael Segal, a visionary in treating pelvic pain. Prepare to have your eyes opened to the profound connection between the mind and the body. Dr. Segal shares her personal evolution from traditional physical therapy to embracing practices like meditation and yoga, illustrating how these tools empower patients to transcend chronic pain. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the emotional and physical tapestry of pain.Dr. Kenael Segal (she/her) is a Jamaican-born human being currently living in the United States (New Jersey) with her family. She is a yoga and meditation teacher, Pilates instructor, physical therapist, and wellbeing enthusiast. As a highly sensitive person, she is passionate about promoting social change through radical self-love, deep rest, compassion, and joy.Dr. Segal is the owner of Lotus Physical Therapy and Wellness, a pelvic floor clinic and wellness studio. She empowers individuals with knowledge and skills to not just recover from physical limitations and dysfunction but to heal and thrive in their bodies. She has a deep love for the body, movement, and healing. Inspired by the natural flow of the Universe, she often looks to nature for guidance. With this guidance and experience, she has developed programs and offerings that cultivate balance in the body and equanimity of the spirit. Here are the links to contact her and checkout her work:Website: https://www.drkenaelsegal.comSubstack: https://substack.com/@drkenaelsegal?utm_source=profile-pageInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotuspelvicpt/Podcast: Beyond the Pelvis on any listening app https://open.spotify.com/show/7D55ulDFFhvx0luTyiLYR3Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health! The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/ Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy Discl...

May 2, 2024 • 42min
What are the Danger Signals Impacting your Nervous System and Chronic Pain/Symptoms?
Have you ever wondered why your body sometimes screams "danger" in a perfectly safe room? We guide you through understanding neuroception, the unconscious system that dictates our sense of safety and danger. We peel back the layers of potential danger signals our nervous system's can detect, and how this can have a real impact on our chronic pain or symptoms. Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health! The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/ Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy Discl...

Apr 25, 2024 • 24min
Greed is Good. Don't Quit Halfway.
Could greed be good? We want you to be greedy! We want you to have a pain/symptom free life full of movement and activity, love and connection, and passion and creativity.We discuss how greed can support us accomplishing transformation, but we need to learn to do this without intensity or going into fight/flight. Get ready to rethink your relationship with pain/symptoms, embrace a holistic recovery approach, and allow your aspirations for well-being to soar to new, transformative heights.Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health! The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/ Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy Discl...

Apr 18, 2024 • 35min
Breaking the Rulebook/Conditioned Responses
Discover how to break free from the invisible chains of chronic pain and symptoms by challenging conditioned responses and rewriting the 'rulebook' of behaviors. Learn about the importance of nervous system regulation techniques, graded exposure, and incorporating pleasant experiences into exposure work. Explore strategies for promoting brain safety and reclaiming freedom from the grip of chronic pain.

Apr 11, 2024 • 23min
What is Your Pain or Symptom Rulebook?
Ever found yourself shackled by an invisible rulebook that dictates how you navigate chronic pain and symptoms? We, Tanner Murtaugh and Anne Hampson, the MindBodyCouple, peel back the layers of the constraints that can often do more harm than good. Our discussion reveals our own battles with the dos and don'ts, from stringent stretching rituals to meticulous eating plans, and celebrates the breakthroughs we've experienced by taking back control. As we unravel the web of rules that individuals with chronic pain and symptoms develop overtime, we illuminate the pitfalls of living trapped within these limits. We dissect the problematic beliefs fuelled by misguided associations and fear-laden language from medical professionals, and their impact on us. Join us as we lay down the groundwork for our follow up episode, where we'll equip you with the tools to rewrite your own rulebook, paving the way to a life without pain or symptoms. Prepare to be part of a discussion that's not just about coping, but about transforming the very essence of living with chronic pain and symptoms.Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health! The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/ Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy Discl...

Mar 28, 2024 • 21min
Trauma Becomes Stored in the Body and Can Come Out as Chronic Pain and Symptoms
Trauma and chronic pain/symptoms are closely linked. Trauma is survival energy that becomes stored in our body and can come out as chronic pain/symptoms. In this episode we break this down in detail!Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health! The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/ Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy Discl...

Mar 21, 2024 • 21min
Leaning into the Here and Now can Support Healing Chronic Pain and Symptoms
Trauma, chronic pain, and chronic symptoms pull us out of the here and now. Part of healing is learning to attend to the here and now with a senses of safety. In this episode we explain practices to achieve this. Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health! The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/ Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy Discl...

Mar 14, 2024 • 30min
Tanner's Darkest Moments in Chronic Pain to his Brightest Moments of Healing
In this episode we discuss my darkest moments in chronic pain to my brightest moments in healing. We hope this episode is supportive for your healing!Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health! The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/ Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy Discl...

Mar 7, 2024 • 27min
Do I Need to Eliminate My Stress to Eliminate My Chronic Pain/Symptoms?
The podcast explores the link between chronic pain/symptoms and stress, discussing if stress elimination is necessary. They delve into the impact of stress on physical symptoms and the importance of a balanced perspective. The chapters cover topics like regulating the nervous system, understanding vagal tone, managing stress triggers, and exploring stress management techniques like breathing exercises and playful activities.

Feb 29, 2024 • 28min
Cognitive Messages of Safety for Chronic Pain and Symptoms
In this episode we discuss cognitive messages of safety and how we can utilize them to heal from chronic pain and symptoms. Cognitive messages of safety are vital for our recovery!Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health! The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/ Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy Discl...