Hello everyone! In this episode of the Anxiety Rx podcast, I sit down with Nicole Sachs, LCSW, to explore the deep connection between chronic pain, emotional trauma, and the mind-body relationship. We share our personal journeys through pain and healing, emphasizing how understanding the emotional roots of physical symptoms is key to true recovery.

Throughout our conversation, we highlight the power of curiosity, self-compassion, and community in the healing process, while also addressing the challenges of resistance and the importance of living awake—making conscious, empowered choices in our journey toward healing.

Thank you for listening, and you can find me on IG: @theanxietymd if you have any questions.

PS. If you would like to join the MBRX family of 4000+ anxiety WARRIORS who are shifting from coping with their anxiety to actually HEALING it, click the link: https://www.theanxietymd.com/MBRX

To dive deeper into Nicole’s work and explore her approach to healing chronic pain, check out these resources:
Her new book
Freedom From Chronic Pain Course
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Introduction to Personal Journeys of Healing
04:36 The Impact of Chronic Pain on Life
09:36 Understanding the Mind-Body Connection
14:24 The Role of Emotional Trauma in Physical Pain
19:04 Resistance and Curiosity in Healing
24:01 The Choice Between Pain and Healing
29:13 Empowerment Through Acknowledgment
29:52 The Neuroscience of Worry and Pain
30:52 Navigating Anxiety and Emotions
32:26 The Cycle of Worry and Familiarity
33:51 Living in Solutions, Not Problems
36:07 The Power of Personal Stories
37:55 Agency in Healing and Transformation
39:43 Facing Pain: Choices and Agency
41:54 Chronic Pain as a Path to Growth
43:43 Sensation Without Explanation
45:28 The Human Stories Behind Healing
48:52 Finding Connection and Community