Elizabeth Kipp is a Stress Management and Historical Trauma Specialist who uses Trauma-Training and Yoga-Informed Addiction Recovery Coaching, Ancestral Clearing, Compassionate Inquiry and Yoga to help people with their healing. 

Elizabeth healed from over 40 years of chronic pain, including anxiety, panic attacks, and addiction. Now in long-term recovery, she guides others to unleash their healing power, find freedom from suffering and live a thriving life.

She is the best-selling author of 'The Way Through Chronic Pain; Tools to Reclaim Your Healing Power'.

This interview provides valuable insights into the holistic management of chronic pain, the importance of addressing trauma, and the role of energy in the healing process.

1. Understanding Chronic Pain:

   • Chronic pain is often misunderstood and approached from a reductionist viewpoint instead of a holistic mind-body-spirit perspective.
   • Chronic pain can be physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual, and the brain cannot distinguish between these different types of pain.

2. Holistic Approach:

   • Western medicine often focuses on symptoms and their physical location, neglecting the emotional and spiritual aspects of chronic pain.
   • Elizabeth shares her personal journey with chronic pain and how it took nearly 30 years to find a doctor who understood its true nature.

3. The Body’s Stress Response:

   • Chronic pain is linked to the body's stress response being stuck in the "on" position, leading to chronic stress and negative health outcomes.
   • Stress hormones and their metabolites accumulate in the body, causing a range of physical and emotional symptoms.

4. Impact of Trauma:

   • Trauma is not just what happens to us but how we internalize and react to those events.
   • Chronic stress and pain often result from unprocessed trauma, leading to protective behaviors and disconnection from oneself.

5. Importance of Holistic Healing:

   • Addressing chronic pain requires looking beyond the physical symptoms to include emotional and spiritual healing.
   • Practices like meditation, yoga, and mindfulness can significantly improve focus, efficiency, and overall well-being.

6. Energy in Healing:

   • Energy plays a crucial role in both physical healing and emotional well-being.
   • By understanding and addressing the energy blockages in the body, individuals can promote healing and achieve a more balanced state.

Elizabeth’s Personal Insights:

• She emphasizes the importance of meditation and self-care in managing chronic pain and stress.
• Elizabeth shares her daily routine, balancing work, self-care, and rest, highlighting how meditation has made her more effective and efficient.

Conclusion:

• Chronic pain and stress are complex issues that require a holistic approach to healing.
• By understanding the interconnectedness of the mind, body, and spirit, individuals can better manage their pain and promote overall health and well-being.