Katie Estridge, PT, PYT is a physical therapist, professional yoga therapist, pain coach, and meditation teacher. She shares her amazing journey from a severe regular migraine sufferer to chronic-migraine-free. And you already know what cured her: Mind-body work. Now she offers this as part of her physical therapy practice. Join the conversation as Katie tells us how she recovered, talks about the mind-body lens turning her professional world upside down, feels "this is negating my whole profession," and then finds a way to beautifully blend the physical, the psychological, and the emotional to help her patients recover from pain and other chronic conditions. It's inspiring. This is a great one.

Find Katie:

Website: qcpyt.com (it used to be queencitypyt)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/queencitypyt

And Katie does work for: https://www.curablehealth.com & https://www.theaftercancer.com

Find Sean:

If you're ready to take your healing deeper, become a 1-on-1 therapy client. Visit my website to request a consultation: www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com

…and you’re listening to the Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Pain Podcast

Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.

Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.

We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, and leave a written review. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mind-body healing.

This is a 9.5-minute Somatic Tracking exercise. Listen now, and save it for later. Allow yourself to fully experience this one. Maybe many times over. Allow this practice to help you.

Somatic tracking is most helpful when your symptoms are mild or moderate. With somatic tracking, the goal is to feel your symptoms and sensations through a lens of safety. It can be hard to feel truly safe when your symptoms are severe. That's why somatic tracking's recommended at times when symptoms are mild or moderate. But, you know you. Try this practice. Experiment with it. Remember, the goal is NOT to make the symptoms go away. The goal is to feel the symptoms and view them through a lens of safety.

If you're ready to take your healing deeper, become a 1-on-1 therapy client. You're very welcome. Visit my website to request a consultation: www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com

…and you’re listening to the Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Pain Podcast

Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.

Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.

We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, and leave a written review. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mind-body healing.

We're diving deep into somatic tracking today. Learn about the three parts of somatic tracking: 1) mindfulness, 2) safety reappraisal, and 3) positive affect induction. This is a powerful way to bring the psychological work into your life and make it concrete. Join us and learn how to implement somatic tracking in your healing.

Also, today, we take a look at your daily practice. How's that going? Getting out of pain, for most of us, takes work. It takes a serious mindset shift. And that takes some effort. It might even take the *effort* of relaxing, the *effort* of letting go, the *effort* of surrender. Whatever you need, take the time to reflect with us today. It'll help you move forward.

If you're ready to take your healing deeper, become a 1-on-1 therapy client. You're very welcome. Visit my website to request a consultation: www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com

…and you’re listening to the Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Pain Podcast

Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.

Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.

We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, and leave a written review. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mind-body healing.

What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy? What is Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy? What is the Boluder Back Pain Study? Good questions. Dr. Michael Dow takes us inside for a closer look at all of the above. Join us. I'm sure you'll learn something new. I know I certainly did.

Find Michael:

If you're a practitioner interested in a professional supervision or consultation group, Michael offers exactly that! And he'd love to have you join. He also has some spaces open for individual therapy clients. Reach out to him at: [email protected] or https://drmichaeldow.com/

Find Sean:

If you're ready to take your healing deeper, become a 1-on-1 therapy client. You're very welcome. Visit my website to request a consultation: www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com

Books mentioned in the discussion:

Hardwiring Happiness by Rick Hanson, PhD

The Experience Machine: How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality by Andy Clark

…and you’re listening to the Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Pain Podcast

Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.

Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.

We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, and leave a written review. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mind-body healing.

The hope/letdown cycle. The specific medical providers who’ve failed you. The extreme treatments. It’s all been so much. Now you don’t trust the medical system. And you’ve internalized the idea that you’re incurable. So let’s feel into that trauma together. This is a deep one — and a long one. But it’s worth it. We’re going to a) feel into your trauma in order to heal, and b) consider letting go of the incurable idea. You know more now. You can feel safer now. Join us as we go deep into the trauma …and as we learn to rewrite the narrative. Let’s give your story a hopeful ending.

If you're interested in becoming a 1-on-1 therapy client, you're very welcome! Visit my website to request a consultation: www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com

…and you’re listening to the Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Pain Podcast

Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.

Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.

We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, and leave a written review. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mind-body healing.

Integrative health coach Christina Wei joins us today on the podcast - and we get into the deep side of chronic pain healing. This work often brings people, eventually, into a place that feels spiritual. “I couldn’t define for you ‘what is God,’ but I think I can define for you what isn’t.” And “the only thing that can save me is unconditional love for myself.” Yeah. This is the direction we're going in today. And it’s such an important piece of your healing. Join us and go there with us.

Connect with Christina: ChristinaWeiHealthCoaching.com

Christina's Upcoming Class - Overcoming Chronic Pain: Yes, It's Possible!: https://basberkeley.asapconnected.com/?org=2688#CourseID=305696

Connect with Sean: If you're interested in becoming a 1-on-1 therapy client, you're very welcome. Visit my website to request a consultation: www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com

Books Mentioned in the Conversation:

A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle

The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

Healing Back Pain by John Sarno, MD

The Mindbody Prescription by John Sarno, MD

Graves' Disease And Hyperthyroidism: What You Must Know Before They Zap Your Thyroid With Radioactive Iodine by Sarfraz Zaidi, MD

Christina also recommends the book: Stress Cure Now: A Stress Management Book with a New, Logical, and Effective Approach by Sarfraz Zaidi, MD

TMS Wiki:

https://www.tmswiki.org/w/index.php?page=The_Tension_Myositis_Syndrome_Wiki

…and you’re listening to the Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Pain Podcast

Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.

Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.

We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, and leave a written review. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mind-body healing.

Is chroinc pain a mental illness? Well, I'd say that's the wrong question. Join us for a slightly off-the-beaten-path conversation about mental illness, chronic pain, and the crazy of it all. It'll be fun. And you'll learn a little more about managing fear so you can keep the "threat" out of the pain-threat cycle and heal from your pain.

If you're interested in becoming a 1-on-1 therapy client, you're very welcome! Visit my website to request a consultation: www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com

…and you’re listening to the Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Pain Podcast

Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.

Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.

We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, and leave a written review. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mind-body healing.

Dr. Radhika Reddy shares her healing journey with hand pain, tendonitis, repetitive strain injury, joint pain, plantar fasciitis, shoulder pain, ankle pain, knee pain, hip weakness, fatigue, sound sensitivity, light sensitivity, temperature sensitivity, chemical sensitivity, food sensitivities, numbness, tingling, hives, and eczema. It's a lot of symptoms. And, I know, a lot of us can relate. Join us as we discuss Radhika's 5 years of healing - and her many, many compelling successes. It's incredibly inspiring. Spoiler alert: her hands are chronic-pain-free!

Radhika's a psychologist who sees clients for OCD and, of course, for chronic pain.

Find Radhika: www.drradhikareddy.com

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/radhika-reddy-san-francisco-ca/708279

Find Sean: www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com

…and you’re listening to the Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Pain Podcast

Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.

Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.

We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, and leave a written review. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mind-body healing.

You're invited behind the scenes. Nyle and I recorded a podcast interview (S2 E3-Talking Queer TMS with Nyle Biondi, LMFT). Afterwards, and as the podcast came out, we had a hilarious - and classic TMS personality - conversation. We wanted to share the conversation, and our analysis of the process, with you. Consider this your backstage pass. Join us, because this is a fun one. And it's packed with solid healing wisdom.

Find Nyle:

www.healingwithinpsychotherapy.com

Find Sean:

www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com

…and you’re listening to the Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Pain Podcast

Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraine, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Many Arthritic Presentations, Chronic Fatigue, Long Covid, Depression, and Anxiety.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.

Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.

We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, and leave a written review. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mind-body healing.

The cure for chronic pain is emotional and psychological work. We know this. So, how dare I discuss body-based TMS treatments? Right? Well… today we’re talking about bringing the psychological work into the body. This means using the body to teach the brain and the nervous system that you're safe. You know about using the brain to promote safety - and today we’re talking about using the body to promote safety. We’re discussing bottom-up approaches to regulate the nervous system and to heal from chronic pain. Join us for a deep dive.

Links from today’s episode:

Beautiful Voyager the Podcast - with Meredith Arthur: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beautiful-voyager/id1521910016

Clinical Somatics - with Sarah Warren: https://somaticmovementcenter.com/

If you're interested in becoming a 1-on-1 therapy client, you're very welcome! Visit my website to request a consultation: www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com

…and you’re listening to the Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Pain Podcast

Therapist Sean Hershey, LCSW teaches you how to use psychological and emotional modalities to heal from chronic pain. Common conditions treated: Back Pain, Neck Pain, Hip Pain, Shoulder Pain, Knee Pain, Elbow Pain, Pain from Disc Bulges, Pain from Disc Degeneration, Sciatica, Neuropathy, Chronic Headaches, Migraines, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Pelvic Pain, Fibromyalgia, Many Eczema and Skin Conditions, Arthritic Conditions, Depression, Anxiety, and Long Covid.

Inspired by the pioneering work of Dr. John Sarno and all who’ve built upon his theories including: Nicole Sachs, Christina Sarno Horner, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Dr. Dan Ratner, Alan Gordon, the ATNS, and so many others.

Join us as we discuss: TMS, pain as a danger signal, the pain/threat cycle, healing through psychological work, healing through emotional work, healing through patiently attuning to your true self, trauma, healing as a work in progress, maddening frustration, glimmers of hope, elating successes... But most of all, join us because you don’t have to be alone in your pain. You don’t have to be alone in the hard work of healing. And you don’t have to be alone as this starts to work for you, and you begin to get better.

We’re all walking this path together. We’re right here with you.

If you're enjoying the podcast, please follow for future episodes, rate, and leave a written review. Your endorsement helps more people like you find the profound power of mind-body healing.