In today's episode of the Pain-Free Formula podcast, Stacey explores the surprising connection between pain, resilience, and the body’s own ability to heal. 

Drawing inspiration from a popular documentary series, Stacey highlights how extreme challenges faced by host Chris Hemsworth reveal a deeper truth: pain is not only a signal but also a gateway to unlocking the body’s natural systems for relief. With insights from medical experts and decades of her own experience, she introduces the idea that the mind and body have far greater capacity to manage discomfort than we often realize.

The conversation then turns to science-backed methods that activate the body’s internal pharmacy, endorphins and other natural opioids, without the drawbacks of conventional pain medications. You'll hear about groundbreaking research, including findings from meditation retreats where participants showed measurable increases in natural painkillers. These studies point toward practices such as meditation, visualization, breath work, and even social connection as powerful tools to regulate pain while improving overall well-being.

By reframing pain as a message rather than an enemy, this episode encourages you to try accessible practices that harness the body’s innate intelligence, without needing extreme challenges to prove what science already shows.

Ready to try simple daily practices for less pain and more energy? Tune in to learn how to activate your body’s natural healing systems. If you've enjoyed this episode of The Pain Free Formula podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today!

Enjoy!

In This Episode You'll Learn:

• Why pain should be seen as a messenger and how acknowledging it can lead to letting it go.

• A study by Professor Hamal Patel at the University of California, San Diego, which found that deep meditation increases endorphin and dynorphin levels.

• Breathing techniques such as box breathing and diaphragmatic breathing to stimulate the vagus nerve and promote parasympathetic activation.

• The concept of heart-brain coherence, a state where heart rhythms and brain activity are synchronized, promoting physiological alignment and emotional balance. 

• How controlled cold showers or ice immersion paired with slow focus breathing can improve pain resilience.

• And much more...

Resources:

Limitless Series: Live Better Now, Hulu/Disney Channel

https://abc7.com/videoClip/17546135/ 

New You Health and Wellness

https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ 

New You Health and Wellness eBooks 

https://newyouhealthandwellness.com/ebooks/ 

Grab a copy of The Pain Free Formula book on Amazon

https://a.co/d/iVM1NEN 

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