Taming the Spooky Beast: Reprocessing Chronic Pain/Symptoms Through Neuroplasticity and Mind-Body Strategies

Discover the secrets of taming the "spooky beast" of chronic pain/symptoms as we unravel the intricate dance between our brains and our bodies. Ever wondered how your brain's misinterpretation of signals keeps you ensnared in a relentless cycle of discomfort? We'll demystify the science of nervous system survival responses like fight, flight, fawn, and freeze and explore how these reactions can exacerbate chronic symptoms. We'll illuminate how fostering a sense of safety can help break free from this cycle, offering a path toward healing inspired by the insights of Alan Gordon.

Join us as we unpack the transformative power of shifting beliefs to foster healing. We dive into the world of pain reprocessing therapy, illustrating how cognitive safety messages can be your guiding light away from fear and frustration. Learn to retrain your brain to reinterpret bodily sensations, replacing fear with a mindset of safety and opening the door to personal exploration. Through this episode, we aim to equip you with knowledge and strategies to empower your healing journey, encouraging a shift from danger to safety in your perception of pain.

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 neuroplastic, not structural. 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 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, one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, an in-depth online course that provides a step-by-step process for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

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

Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for general in...