Like Mind, Like Body

David Schechter, MD, runs his medical practice at the intersection of two seemingly conflicting fields: sports medicine and mindbody medicine. After a brush with mindbody symptoms of his own, Dr. Schechter was treated by Dr. John Sarno during his residency - an experience that would shape the way he approaches injury and rehabilitation. Now, in his own practice, Dr. Schechter works with athletes and individuals to help them tease out what’s physical about their symptoms, whether psychology could play a role, and how to move forward.

A personal journey through long‑term, unexplained pain and years of failed treatments. A chance discovery of mind‑body tools that unlock sudden physical relief. Emerging emotional layers and the surprising role of writing and breathing practices. Practical takeaways about patience, self‑kindness, and spotting pain triggers.

Could daily 'mind training’ be the simple answer to a life of health and happiness? Dr. Dan Siegel thinks so. That’s why he developed the “wheel of awareness” - a practice he outlines in his latest New York Times Bestselling book “Aware.” Join us as Dr. Siegel explains how he developed the wheel, and why he believes that mind training practices like this one are a giant piece of the puzzle when it comes to chronic pain.

A recovering perfectionist shares how relentless self-expectations around parenting, marriage, and work triggered frightening physical pain. She recounts pregnancy and postnatal anxiety, escalating head pain, and the strain of returning to work. The turning point came with mind-body techniques that revealed anger beneath guilt and opened a path to relief by letting go of perfection.

New York Times Bestselling author and investigative journalist Cathryn Jakobson Ramin spent 6 years researching back pain. Join us as she discusses the startling discoveries she made about the $100 billion dollar back pain industry, including: why largely ineffective spine surgery is still performed regularly, and what the data really says about the effectiveness of injections, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, posture, the role of the brain, the role of exercise, the emotional component of back pain, and more.

Rachel's journey from tree climber to fibromyalgia diagnosis, failed drug treatments, new understanding of pain, using Curable app for relief, resolving physical symptoms, and returning to her beloved job in the treetops.

Experience a transformative guided meditation that connects physical sensations to buried emotions. Discover how your body stores stress and pain, while learning to acknowledge and breathe through discomfort. Gain insight into how underlying emotions influence your physical experience. Reflect on personal memories tied to these sensations and practice releasing emotional energy. This meditation invites you to honor your feelings and encourages a deeper connection between mind and body.

Jim Heafner, DPT, OCS, a Colorado physical therapist and author who explains pain with simple analogies. He discusses how pain is a learned brain habit shaped by context, imaging, and emotions. He explains why repetition, belief, and mental rehearsal matter and why easy, graded movement and clear education can help rewire pain.

Kate shares her harrowing journey from mysterious neck pain to a series of escalating, perplexing symptoms. After being brushed off by various doctors, she finally finds one who listens. The shocking diagnosis of vascular thoracic outlet syndrome connects her pain to underlying emotional trauma. Discovering a healing app transforms her recovery, providing tools for managing anxiety and emotional triggers. With surgery and therapy, Kate's transformation showcases the intersection of mind and body in the healing process.

Founders recount launching an app to reduce chronic pain and the narrow migraine prototype that proved promising. They describe surprising early user results, a TechCrunch breakthrough, and pushback from skeptics. The team explains the app’s four research-backed pillars and how relapses become learning moments. Upcoming product updates and real-life relapse stories round out the story.