Back in Control with David Hanscom, MD

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Discover a groundbreaking, self-directed approach to conquering chronic pain with Dr. David Hanscom. In his podcast, Dr. Hanscom shares methods that have helped thousands eliminate pain and reclaim th... more

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July 18, 2025 Dr. Ira Rashbaum’s Blueprint for Mind-Body Healing
In this follow-up episode, Dr. David Hanscom takes a dive deeper into Dr. Ira Rashbaum’s approach to treating chronic pain through mind-body medicine. Dr. Rashbaum, who worked alongside Dr. John Sarno for two decades, shares how he carefully diagnoses overlooked conditions, guides
patients through therapeutic education, group support, and journaling, and
addresses the emotional roots of pain—including rage and stress. He discusses success rates, the power of small-group meetings, and how his upcoming book and study guide will continue to help patients heal holistically. From back pain to tinnitus and even frozen shoulder, Dr. Rashbaum reveals how treating patients as whole human beings leads to lasting relief.
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Dr. Ira Rashbaum is a clinical professor of rehabilitation medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is a successor to the father of mind-body pain medicine, Dr. John Sarno. He has treated patients with mind-body pain for 32 years and wrote a chapter in Dr. Sarno’s latest book, The Divided Mind. Dr. Rashbaum is writing a new book drawn from his experiences in his career treating mind-body pain. For more information, visit: https://www.irarashbaummd.com/
PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Rashbaum is currently on medical leave and is not seeing patients and does not have telemedicine privileges in Connecticut and Florida until November 2025. He also will not be doing lectures until November 2025.

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July 18, 2025 Insights from Dr. Ira Rashbaum - Dr. Sarno’s Successor in Mind-Body Pain Care
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Dr. Ira Rashbaum, clinical professor at NYU and longtime partner of Dr. John Sarno, the pioneer of mind-body medicine. Rashbaum recounts his journey from resident to Sarno’s collaborator, witnessing countless patients recover from chronic pain through compassionate, holistic care that addressed emotional and psychological roots. He reflects on Sarno’s controversial yet transformative methods, the resistance they faced in mainstream medicine, and the profound healing he continues to foster today through lectures, individualized care, and group work—all rooted in treating patients as whole human beings.
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Dr. Ira Rashbaum is a clinical professor of rehabilitation medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is a successor to the father of mind-body pain medicine, Dr. John Sarno. He has treated patients with mind-body pain for 32 years and wrote a chapter in Dr. Sarno’s latest book, The Divided Mind. Dr. Rashbaum is writing a new book drawn from his experiences in his career treating mind-body pain. For more information, visit: https://www.irarashbaummd.com/
PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Rashbaum is currently on medical leave and is not seeing patients and does not have telemedicine privileges in Connecticut and Florida until November 2025.

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May 26, 2025 Healing Begins When Pain Stops Being the Enemy
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Miriam Gauci Bongiovanni, Pain Coach and MindBody Practitioner. She explains her approach to treating patients with mind-body symptoms, emphasizing the importance of shifting focus from symptoms as enemies to understanding them as messengers. She described her initial strategy of building confidence in the mind-body connection and exploring emotional factors contributing to symptoms. She discusses the challenge of convincing patients of the non-structural causes of their symptoms and the value of open-mindedness and curiosity in the treatment process. By challenging
their expectations of pain, patients can begin the healing process.

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Miriam Gauci Bongiovanni is a Trauma-informed Pain Coach and MindBody Practitioner. She made a remarkable recovery from a range of chronic
symptoms by tapping into the mindbody connection. Today, she educates
individuals on how to overcome a myriad of chronic symptoms by working with emotional release, mindset shifts and neuroplasticity. She is the author of The Pain Secret: Unlocking the MindBody Connection to Overcome Chronic Pain and Symptoms. For more information, visit her website at: https://www.painoutsidethebox.com/my-story

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May 26, 2025 Challenging Pain – From Fear to Fascination
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Miriam Gauci Bongiovanni, Pain Coach and MindBody Practitioner. She shares her journey with chronic pain,
which began with a shoulder injury while rock climbing at age 28. Despite being diagnosed with a lesion that required surgery, she chose not to undergo the procedure after learning the surgeon couldn't guarantee a pain-free recovery. Her pain eventually spread to her legs and arms, leading her to discover TMS through online research. Using a combination of journaling, mindfulness, and relaxation techniques, she recovered from her symptoms within 6 weeks, though she experienced occasional anxiety and insomnia that she managed through TMS principles. Nine years later, she remains pain-free and has returned to rock climbing.

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Miriam Gauci Bongiovanni is a Trauma-informed Pain Coach and MindBody Practitioner. She made a remarkable recovery from a range of chronic symptoms by tapping into the mindbody connection. Today, she educates
individuals on how to overcome a myriad of chronic symptoms by working with emotional release, mindset shifts and neuroplasticity. She is the author of The Pain Secret: Unlocking the MindBody Connection to Overcome Chronic Pain and Symptoms. For more information, visit her website at: https://www.painoutsidethebox.com/my-story

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May 06, 2025 Overcoming Chronic Self-Rejection to Heal from Chronic Pain
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Michelle May, LPC, chair of the Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) Core Training
program at the New Washington School of Psychiatry. She shares her journey into Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) and how it helped her overcome chronic intense migraines caused by adverse childhood experiences. She explains that traditional therapies like CBT and mindfulness-based approaches didn't address the root causes of her issues. ISTDP, however, helped her uncover unconscious processes and deal with underlying causes of her problems, including perfectionism, self-criticism, and redirected anger. Michelle also discusses her experience with chronic pain, which was partially resolved through medical intervention but fully addressed through ISTDP therapy. She emphasizes the importance of understanding how one relates to emotions, particularly anger, in managing both mental and physical health.

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April 22, 2025 A New Healing Narrative
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Sachit Egan, an avid outdoorsman, runner, and weightlifter. He talks about the physiological and psychological aspects of his pain and emphasizes what he learned about the body's ability to heal and the importance of maintaining a positive outlook. He also discusses the process he used for overcoming pain, including the role of persistence in healing, and the significance of challenging one's beliefs about pain management.
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Sachit Egan is an avid outdoorsman, runner, and weightlifter. In his early twenties, Sachit was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis and bulging discs that caused him severe low back and sciatic
pain. A half-dozen doctors recommended that Sachit get immediate multi-level spinal fusion surgery, but a visit with Dr. Hanscom convinced Sachit to reconsider the surgical route. Today, Sachit resides in Seattle, WA where he and his partner enjoy backpacking, rock climbing, and cliff jumping in the beautiful Pacific Northwest outdoors.

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April 22, 2025 Getting Back in Control of Healing
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Sachit Egan, an avid outdoorsman, runner, and weightlifter. He discusses his back pain and the various treatments he had undergone. He had been experiencing back pain for many years, with the pain becoming more severe in 2013. He had seen multiple doctors, including surgeons, who all recommended immediate spinal fusion.
However, Sachit decided to wait and read David's book, Back in Control, which led him to seek David's help. After seeing David, Sachit made the decision to forgo spine surgery and take control of his own healing.
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Sachit Egan is an avid outdoorsman, runner, and weightlifter. In his early twenties, Sachit was diagnosed with spondylolisthesis and bulging discs that caused him severe low back and sciatic
pain. A half-dozen doctors recommended that Sachit get immediate multi-level spinal fusion surgery, but a visit with Dr. Hanscom convinced Sachit to reconsider the surgical route. Today, Sachit resides in Seattle, WA where he and his partner enjoy backpacking, rock climbing, and cliff jumping in the beautiful Pacific Northwest outdoors.

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March 22, 2025 The Three R’s of Healing from Chronic Pain
In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Lisa Goodpaster, Rachel Garfield, a therapist specializing in chronic pain and trauma. She discusses the principles of healing, which she calls The Equina Reset method. The method involves reflection, repetition, and release, which are based on the training principles of horseback riding. She highlights the significance of perseverance and having something to live for, which helped her overcome pain and achieve her goals.

Rachel Sydney Garfield is both a therapist specializing in pain and trauma as well as a competitive horseback rider with an amazing story of her own. She had a miraculous recovery in the aftermath of her back breaking horse fall in which she broke three vertebrae. She went on to compete as a jumper 18 months later, wrote a book called “Stay the Course” which will
hopefully be published soon about the pain management technique she discovered during her recovery process. Her technique is based on the training principles of horseback riding she titled “ The Equina Reset” Rachel has a rich full life and continues to ride, compete and live largely pain free” Follow her at Rachel Sydney equestrian on Instagram and YouTube.

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March 22, 2025 Learning to Ride Out of Chronic Pain
Rachel Garfield, a therapist specializing in chronic pain and trauma, shares her journey through intense pain, and the healing principles she learned that helped her recover.

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February 08, 2025 Harnessing the Power of Mind-Body Healing for a Healthier Life
In her follow-up interview with Dr. David Hanscom, Brenda Stockdale explores the profound impact of reducing chronic stress on healing and managing illnesses like cancer and autoimmune disorders. She shares insights from pioneers like Dr. Lawrence LeShan, whose approach encouraged terminally ill patients to live authentically and passionately, often resulting
in unexpected recoveries. She highlights the importance of behavioral medicine techniques, such as diaphragmatic breathing, guided imagery, and self-awareness, in promoting safety physiology and allowing the body to heal. She underscores universal principles of healing—connecting with oneself, letting go of stress, and finding purpose and meaning in life.
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As the Director of Behavioral Medicine at regional and nationally recognized cancer centers, Dr. Stockdale synthesizes relevant research into clinical practice through the design and implementation of evidence-based biobehavioral programming. As a result of this rigor, her work is nationally recognized and endorsed by leading specialists in multiple disciplines. For two-decades her programs have been implemented in major cancer centers and other healthcare organizations. In addition to her private practice, Stockdale is a consultant for corporate and health care organizations and developed a health psychology program for primary care settings specializing in preventive medicine, autoimmunity and stress-related
conditions. She is the author of “You Can Beat the Odds: Surprising Factors Behind Chronic Illness and Cancer.” For more information, visit: https://www.brendastockdale.com

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