What does it really take to heal chronic pain and get back to doing what you love? In this episode, Shannon talks with Dr. Samantha Kwieraga, a doctor of physical therapy and women’s pain specialist, about her personal journey from athlete struggling with injury and disordered eating to creating a new model of care focused on holistic healing.

Dr. Sam shares:

1. How traditional physical therapy often falls short for chronic pain and active women
2. Why understanding the nervous system, inflammation, and mindset is key to lasting recovery
3. The role of diet, stress reduction, and gradual movement in reducing chronic pain
4. Why strength and safety in the body can change your pain threshold
5. How to move beyond “out of pain” to thriving in your body and life
6. The systemic challenges in healthcare and why proactive care matters
7. Her approach to mentoring physical therapists to provide better, more holistic care

Tune in for a compassionate, science-backed conversation about rewriting the story of chronic pain and reclaiming your body’s resilience.

Connect with Dr. Samantha Kwieraga

Instagram: @dr.sammoves

Website: https://unleashedathletics.co/

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