The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW S5 E18 - ASK ME ANYTHING Part Two with Nicole & Lisa - Resistance, Fear, Chronic Symptoms, and more
Jan 2, 2026
Discover radical acceptance and its power to alleviate chronic pain through emotional surrender. Learn about the importance of medical guidance when considering medication changes. Dive into JournalSpeak as a tool to address emotional clutter and its role in managing even positive emotions. Nicole explains the connection between daily stressors and unresolved feelings, emphasizing the need for consistent practice. Plus, insights on how to navigate perimenopause symptoms and parenting guilt while fostering emotional growth for both you and your children.
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Clear Internal Clutter To Receive Change
- Uncovering emotional material clears internal space for desired change.
- Nicole Sachs compares journal speak to cleaning a refrigerator full of rotten food before storing new groceries.
Flares Can Signal Progress
- Emotional processing can temporarily increase symptoms as the nervous system resists.
- Nicole Sachs explains flares are extinction bursts while the reservoir lowers long-term.
Act Only After Clarity
- Use journal speak to identify true feelings before taking action.
- Nicole Sachs says you only need to act when you decide with peace and readiness.