Les Aria

Dr. Les Aria, the Lead Pain Psychologist at Kaiser Permanente, specializes in overcoming chronic pain through psychology and mindfulness. In this conversation, he explores how mindset influences pain and the limitations of traditional medical approaches. Les explains the power of polyvagal theory and the importance of creating a safe environment for healing. He shares strategies for engaging skeptical patients and emphasizes an innovative blend of pain science and mindfulness in therapy. His advice? Carry skepticism, but be open to new possibilities!