Chronic pain is one of the most pervasive health problems in the United States, with more than 116 million Americans suffering from its physical and psychological impact. And, while this statistic is startling, what’s even more startling is that the treatment of chronic pain hasn’t moved beyond pain management to the treating of the psychological implications associated with it—implications such as hopelessness, helplessness, loneliness, emotional stress, mental stress, feeling unsupported, and the repression of emotions. Join me as I share the hidden psychological meaning behind chronic pain, and offer ways that you can train your brain to ease your pain.