In this bonus episode of Let’s Talk Health, host Natalie Cook speaks with Tim Trevail to explore why pain is more about protection than damage. Together, they unpack how the brain interprets pain, why context matters, and what it really means when something hurts - from stubbing your toe to recovering from injury.

Using relatable examples, Tim explains how factors like childhood learning, fear, and even social settings influence how we feel pain. He shares how athletes train their brains to tolerate discomfort, why past injuries can trigger false alarms, and how understanding the mind–body connection can help anyone manage pain more confidently and move freely again.

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