

Stop Chasing Pain
Perry Nickelston: Stop Chasing Pain
Health and Fitness Extravaganza of Information empowering your to take back control of your life from pain. Simple and fundamental is the theme for this show. The depth with which you master the basics influences how well you understand everything you learn after that. Exploring tips, tricks, hacks and strategies from all walks of life and different disciplines sharing perspectives on healing. Pain is a request for change. A change in how you live your life. Come join us and we will go on the change journey together.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 14min
SCP Podcast Mini Series, Episode 45: Lymph: Cellulitis and Inflammation
In this episode Dr. Perry talks about his experience with cellulitis and how doing lymphatic BIG 6®️ resets changed his life. You can see and purchase BIG 6®️ here: BIG 6 Video Join our membership group here and learn how to heal yourself: Membership Join our newsletter for discounts on workshops: Newsletter

Mar 9, 2026 • 52min
SCP Podcast Episode 276: Helping Our Children Heal with Dr. Abby Kramer
Dr. Abby Kramer returns to the show to talk about the childrens health crisis in the world today. Kids are getting sicker sooner and experiencing many health related issues from fatty liver disease to malnutrition. Dr. Abby talks about things you can start doing today to make a kinds healthier. Dr. Abby is a chiropractor with a passion for helping people uncover the root cause of pain and dysfunction through a more holistic, whole-body approach. She combines clinical experience with a deep understanding of movement, recovery, and nervous system health to help patients heal, perform, and thrive. She is one of the owners of Fringe Heals a health and wellness company that makes products like red light therapy and supplements. They make my favorite red light devices too. I have them all 😀 Use my discount code 'stopchasingpain' to save on any purchase on the site. https://fringeheals.com/ Visit Dr. Abby personal page to schedule appointments and learn from her directly. https://www.drabbykramer.com/about

Feb 28, 2026 • 12min
SCP Podcast Mini Series, Episode 44: Pain and the Feeling of Safety
In this mini podcast show Dr. Perry discusses the idea of SIMs and DIMs from Lorimer Moseley. Safety In Me or Danger In Me thinking processes whichh change pain. Pain is an output signal from the body not an input signal from the tissues. Learn how self talk can help you heal or hinder your progress. Stopchasingpain.com

Feb 19, 2026 • 1h 8min
SCP Podcast Episode 275: Cure Your Fatigue with Morley Robbins
Dr. Perry and Luisa sit down with Morley Robbins—creator of the Root Cause Protocol and author of Cure Your Fatigue—for a practical and ellightening conversation on why so many people feel depleted, inflamed, and stuck in chronic symptoms. This episode connects the dots between energy production, stress physiology, and the "hidden" drivers that keep pain patterns and chronic disease states switched on. Learn what to change first, and how to stop spinning your wheels with random supplements and overloaded advice. You'll walk away with a map for recovery—especially if you deal with chronic pain, fatigue, brain fog, autoimmunity patterns, or slow healing. Key takeaways from Cure Your Fatigue that we unpack on the show include: (1) why mineral balance is foundational to nervous system stability and tissue repair (2) how iron dysregulation can drive oxidative stress and inflammation (3) the central role of copper and ceruloplasmin in safe iron handling and cellular energy (4) why magnesium is a "stress mineral" that influences pain sensitivity, sleep, and autonomic tone (5) how supporting mitochondrial energy production can change the entire symptom picture. If you're tired of chasing symptoms, this interview gives you a grounded, systems-based lens—and actionable steps—to improve resilience, reduce inflammatory load, and create better conditions for healing. Do not miss this one. Links to the book and the Root Cause Protocol. BOOK ROOT

Feb 7, 2026 • 13min
SCP Podcast Mini Series, Episode 43: The Immune System (Self, Not Self)
In this episode Dr. Perry talks about the immune system and how it knows the difference between self and not self. Including how you think abou yourself. Putting up a mask to the world hiding who you really are can increase your immune system response. It knows the self. It's not just about toxins entering the body, its the toxins of the mind. Change your story, change your immune system, change your pain, change your life.

Feb 3, 2026 • 56min
SCP Podcast Episode 274: Dr. Brody Miller Talks Traumatic Brain Injury and Recovery
In this episode we speak with Dr. Brody Miller all about brains. We love brains and you will too by the end of this podcast. *]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "cd3b94bc-0074-4fde-bd72-1a654e2c86b1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-2" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Dr. Brody Miller is a brain-rehab specialist and traumatic brain injury survivor who built his work around practical and tactical, habit-based approaches to recovery. He mixes neuroplasticity, lifestyle inputs, and day-to-day function to help brains heal. He emphasizes that healing isn't just "rest and time," but a structured process of recovery from brain trauma: understanding what the injured brain needs, then repeating small daily actions that rebuild capacity in thinking, sleep, mood, and stress tolerance. In his book Brain Rescue: A 90 Day Blueprint to Reclaim Your Memory After a Brain Injury or Concussion, Dr. Miller lays out a step-by-step 90-day framework aimed at common post-injury problems like brain fog, memory issues, poor sleep, and emotional volatility. His core promise is clarity and direction. We talk about what to focus on first, how to stack the basics, and how to track progress so you don't feel stuck after a brain injury. Must lisen to episode. Links to Dr. Miller's site and book are below WEBSITE BOOK

Jan 28, 2026 • 16min
SCP Podcast Mini Series, Episode 42: Easy Breathing for Chillaxing and Relaxing
A simple daily breathing ritual to calm the nervous system and support healing. Short, low-and-slow diaphragmatic breaths that shift autonomic balance and move fluids. Practical tips on tongue placement and a 4-second inhale/6-second exhale rhythm. Guidance to avoid overwhelm and choose one consistent practice for better lymphatic and circulatory movement.

Jan 17, 2026 • 11min
SCP Podcast Mini Series, Episode 41: Your Tongue Matters in Chronic Pain and Fight or Flight
We always say the first step towards change is awareness. Because you can't change something until you become aware of it. Consider this podcast your awareness to check the tongue when you have chronic pain and can't get yourself out of fight or flight. Take a listen for 10 minutes to this podcast episode and follow the link below to get some good exercises to make a difference for you. Thank you so much for listening. This can be a game changer for you. TONGUE VIDEO PLAYLIST Stop Chasing Pain Website

Jan 10, 2026 • 51min
SCP Podcast Episode 273: Riaz Meghji - Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits That Build Real Connection
In this episode, I sit down with human-connection expert and broadcaster Riaz Meghji, author of Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships. It's a great book that I highly recommend. I have the audio and hardcopy versions. We unpack why so many people feel "connected" online—but still lonely in real life. We discuss loneliness and isolation as a modern "social pandemic," and ways to build trust and deepen relationships through everyday conversations. Conversations influence your nervous system and your immune system which influences how you heal. This is a missing piece in the world of health and healing. How we interact with others and the world via conversations changes physiology. You will learn a lot and enjoy this episode. Link to his book here His website link

Jan 2, 2026 • 20min
SCP Podcast Mini Series, Episode 40: Health Fundamentals Learned Over 59 Years (#1 of 59)
The podcast dives into health fundamentals learned over almost six decades. It highlights the dangers of information overload and emphasizes returning to basic principles. Hydration is presented as crucial; without it, all efforts toward healing are hampered. Dr. Perry explains the significant role water plays in organ function and pain management. He offers practical hydration tips, reminding listeners that staying hydrated is essential for effective treatment and long-term well-being. This reflection is packed with valuable insights!


