The Healthspan Podcast

Healing Trauma and Managing Chronic Pain for a Healthier Life with Pamela Brooks, LCSW


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In this episode of The HealthspanMD Podcast, Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE dives into the often-overlooked aspect of longevity: mental health. Joined by licensed clinical social worker Pamela Brooks, they discuss the critical role of mental well-being in achieving a long and vital life. From addressing unresolved trauma to managing chronic pain and depression, Pamela shares practical strategies to not only survive but thrive through life’s toughest challenges. Listeners will gain insight into how past trauma impacts physical and mental health, and why prolonged exposure therapy is essential for healing. 

Key Timestamps: 

  • [00:00] Introduction by Dr. Robert Todd Hurst, MD, FACC, FASE 
    • [02:05] Meet Pamela Brooks: Expertise in trauma, depression, and chronic pain 
      • [04:22] The impact of trauma on physical health 
        • [06:47] Exploring unresolved trauma in mental and physical health 
          • [11:15] Prolonged exposure therapy: How it works and why it’s critical 
            • [15:37] Building trust between therapist and patient 
              • [17:58] Managing chronic pain through mental health approaches 
                • [22:34] Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and its impact on health 
                  • [29:28] The role of resilience in longevity 
                    • [36:34] Coping strategies for life transitions and retirement 
                    • This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Don't make any decisions about your medical treatment without first talking to your doctor.

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                      This show is produced by Mathew Blades and Integrity Media Solutions  LLC 

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