The Chronic Pain Breakup

In this episode, I'm diving deep into one of the most crucial barriers to overcoming chronic pain: FEAR.

If you’re tired of pain dictating your life, it’s time to break the fear & pain cycle for good.

I’ll walk you through the 3 most common ways people cope with fear --that actually make pain worse-- and I'll share 7 proven strategies to help you regain control, create a sense of safety, and build confidence in your body—without the constant dread of flare-ups, reinjury, or losing independence.

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In this inspiring interview, Kristen shares her powerful journey from being trapped in debilitating chronic pain to reclaiming her life after years of trying every treatment under the sun.

Like so many, she felt stuck, overwhelmed, and skeptical after countless failed approaches—but through determination and the right support, everything changed.

If you’ve been struggling with chronic pain and feel like you’ve exhausted every option, Kristen’s story might just give you the hope and direction you’ve been searching for.

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"You have a bad back." ... "Your hips are out of alignment" ... "Your core is weak" ... "You're bone on bone"

In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the profound impact that the language and messages we receive from healthcare providers can negatively shape our beliefs, behaviors, identity, and actually even change our biology to make our pain worse!

Learn how these harmful "brokenness narratives" lead to feelings of helplessness, internal conflict, and emotional turmoil, limit our treatment options, lead to altered movement patterns, and increase nerve sensitivity, muscle tension, and inflammation - all leading to more pain.

Please share your thoughts and experiences in the comments: What have you been told by your providers? How have those messages shaped your own "Brokenness Narrative"?


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Are you struggling with invisible pain, feeling lost in your search for relief? Has your pain been minimized and normalized? Have you tried endlessly to resolve your pain, only to have it blamed on past traumatic circumstances? Well, you're not alone.

In this enlightening conversation, we dive deep into the journey of overcoming chronic back pain, without resorting to quick fixes or invasive procedures, focusing on the often invisible and minimized struggle against SI joint pain and sciatica.

Hear firsthand from Hannah, who shares her path from the onset of pain after childbirth, through the frustrating maze of healthcare visits, to ultimately finding a method that reignited their hope and restored her identity. From dismissive healthcare providers to finding hope and tangible solutions, this discussion is an inspiration for anyone feeling lost in their pain management journey.

This discussion sheds light on the crucial role of understanding the nervous system's impact on chronic pain, the pitfalls of the healthcare system in addressing such conditions, and the power of confidence and self-awareness in navigating recovery. Gain insights into the importance of listening to your body, the impact of the nervous system on physical pain, and how small, consistent changes can lead to significant improvements.  

Join us and be inspired by Hannah's journey from pain to empowerment. Don't miss this chance to learn how you too can find lasting relief and reclaim your life.

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In today’s episode, we dive deep into the five biggest mistakes people make when trying to find lasting relief from stubborn pain. If you’ve been suffering from chronic pain for six months or more and feel lost in a maze of conflicting advice and endless treatments, this episode is for you. I’ll highlight common pitfalls and provide actionable advice to help you move forward on your healing journey.

If this episode resonates with you and you’re tired of jumping from one treatment to another without finding lasting relief, book a call with me. Let’s discuss how I can help you implement strategies to experience breakthroughs in your pain and reclaim your life.: https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

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Former client and Chronic Pain Breakup Method grad, Anke, joins me in this episode as we shed some light on the complex and elusive recovery from CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome).

In this episode, Anke shares her story about what the path to recovery is really like, what challenges she faced along the way, and misconceptions about recovery potential with CRPS.

She shares her tips for others struggling with CRPS including taking accountability in your care rather than relying on doctors and the medical system, being patient and consistent even when progress seems slow or challenges arise, and acknowledging and celebrating each small victory along the way.

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The medical system focuses on the mechanical model of pain despite copious amounts of evidence pointing to the involvement of the brain. But these advancements in pain science have caused this huge pendulum wing to the opposite extreme, where claims are being made that ALL pain is ALL in the brain.

This is a HUGE jump from one extreme to another and both viewpoints are dangerous oversimplifications of the pain experience.

In this episode, we’re discussing the complex nature of pain and how it's not just a physical sensation OR purely a psychological experience and the need for a multifactorial approach, integrating physical, mind-body, and neurological approaches.

To dive deeper and get more support regarding your pain care journey, book a free call to connect one-on-one and receive more personalized guidance, so that together, we can craft a more balanced, evidence-based path forward: https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

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Last but not least, this episode is the final part of a three-part series on CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome).

There is a difference between *managing* symptoms and pain, vs. actually *treating* the underlying cause of the pain.

Learn 10 new tools you can add to your CRPS Pain Care Tool Box, that will help you go beyond just managing pain, so that you can eventually rely less on pain management and learn to rely on yourself to get long lasting pain relief. 

Listen to Part 1 Here: https://www.alissawolfe.com/podcasts/the-chronic-pain-breakup/episodes/2148050961

Listen to PART 2 here: https://www.alissawolfe.com/podcasts/the-chronic-pain-breakup/episodes/2148056168

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Welcome to Part 2 of this discussion on CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome), where you'll uncover some of the misinformation out there surrounding pain managing strategies used for CRPS. 

In the world of CRPS, pain managing strategies are not all created equal. I wish I could they we're all no harm, no foul, but the truth is, there are some pain management strategies that, while they may relieve pain in the short term, have a long-lasting, negative impact on your condition because they may exacerbate the underlying issue. 

In this episode, I'm clearing up some of the misinformation surrounding:
- Electrical Stimulation for CRPS
- Pain Numbing Remedies (like ice, numbing creams, nerve blocks, injections, ablations, lidocaine patches, and opioid medications)
- Ketamine for CRPS
- Immobilization (physical or functional)
- Physical Therapy
- Modalities
- Desensitization therapy
- Vagus nerve stimulation

Listen to Part 1 Here: https://www.alissawolfe.com/podcasts/the-chronic-pain-breakup/episodes/2148050961

Stay tuned for Part 3!!

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Let's take a take a deep dive into the neurobiology of CRPS.

My aim is to essentially prove that this condition is real and help you understand the true nature of the condition so you can better understand how to treat it.

What you'll learn:
- The #1 cause of CRPS
- The underlying Nervous system changes with CRPS
- What's the deal with dystonia
- The science behind swelling with CRPS
- Why and how CRPS spreads

In part 2, we'll discuss the treatments for CRPS! Listen to PART 2 here: https://www.alissawolfe.com/podcasts/the-chronic-pain-breakup/episodes/2148056168

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