What if the key to your chronic pain lies not in your body, but in your brain? Join us as we explore the daunting yet transformative concept of neuroplastic pain. We'll uncover why the shift from relying on medical experts to embracing self-healing can feel overwhelming, and how the lack of acknowledgment from the medical community compounds this struggle. We also tackle the emotional weight of self-blame for not recognizing the neuroplastic nature of pain sooner. Through shared experiences and expert guidance, we aim to demystify this complex journey and offer you the reassurance you need.

Grief often accompanies the path to healing, especially when transitioning to a mind-body approach. We delve into how the initial sessions of brain and nervous system retraining can lead to reduced symptoms and a renewed zest for life, but also trigger profound grief over lost time and opportunities. Understanding that this emotional phase is a normal and essential part of recovery is crucial. Our discussion aims to provide you with the support and insight needed to navigate these feelings, helping you move towards a hopeful and lighter stage of your healing journey. Join us as we guide you through this intricate and emotional terrain.

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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