Chronic pain – physical and emotional – has been hands down one of the most grueling things I’ve worked with on my healing journey. But it’s also been my greatest teacher of self-love and compassion.

In this episode, I share the insights and tools that have helped me see and experience pain differently. Through ongoing practice, my relationship to my body and to the sensations we call pain, has been shifting from fear, resentment, and guilt – to presence, compassion, and harmony.

I also introduce 3 powerhouse teachers who have changed my life through their mind-body approach to healing and releasing pain. Countless people around the world have defied medical conventions and experienced profound healing through their work!

Pain is not what’s wrong about us – it’s what’s right about us, sounding an alarm that we’ve been ignoring a part of us that’s asking to be seen and heard. What becomes possible when we welcome it instead of pushing it away?

I talk about:

* My personal experience with chronic pain, and how it’s shifted through practice

* What pain really is, and what actually causes the suffering

* 3 perspectives that have helped me experience pain differently

* A simple yet powerful practice to surrender pain

* 3 amazing teachers and resources to help you release chronic pain through a mind-body approach

… and more!

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Mentioned

* Episode 011: Awakening through chronic illness and pain – with Lisa Natoli

* Dr. Kim D’Eramo – The Instant Elevation Program

* Letting Go by Dr. David R. Hawkins**

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Credits

* Original Music: Jeff Shreve

* Editor: Sonic Highlark

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