Pain Points with Max Shen
Max Shen
Are you a brain in a body, or a body with a brain? What does the nervous system have to do with chronic pain? How do we 'debug' pain?
Join Max as he explores the relationship between pain and insight. Featuring scientists, pioneers in somatic therapy, and those who have recovered from chronic pain.
Max Shen is a pain researcher affiliated with MIT. He is also the creator of Debug Your Pain, a platform to teach skills in pain resolution.
A production of Debug Your Pain. Read our latest at essays.debugyourpain.com
essays.debugyourpain.com
Join Max as he explores the relationship between pain and insight. Featuring scientists, pioneers in somatic therapy, and those who have recovered from chronic pain.
Max Shen is a pain researcher affiliated with MIT. He is also the creator of Debug Your Pain, a platform to teach skills in pain resolution.
A production of Debug Your Pain. Read our latest at essays.debugyourpain.com
essays.debugyourpain.com
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Apr 5, 2025 • 15min
Do we learn tension?
The conversation dives into how people often carry learned behaviors that lead to self-loathing and conflict avoidance. It explores the contrast between aiming for what we want versus running from negativity, particularly seen in pessimistic views about AI. The importance of unlearning toxic patterns for happier lives is emphasized, along with how positivity can foster healthier relationships. Additionally, there's a focus on harnessing intentions for personal growth and the beauty of navigating life's tensions to achieve greater emotional well-being.
