Many people notice that alcohol seems to “take the edge off” their pain — but what’s really going on in the brain when that happens? And why does it sometimes backfire later?

This episode breaks down the neuroscience of how alcohol influences pain processing, both in the short term and over time.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

 ➡️ Why alcohol can temporarily calm the pain system and create a short-term pain-relieving effect.
 ➡️ The brain and nervous system mechanisms behind alcohol’s interaction with pain pathways.
 ➡️ The long-term consequences of using alcohol for pain relief, including how it can actually worsen sensitivity and pain over time.
 ➡️ Why alcohol is not a sustainable or effective strategy for managing chronic pain.

Whether you’ve wondered why your pain eases after a drink, or you’re curious about the science behind pain relief, this episode will give you clarity — without the myths or oversimplifications.


📌 Next Steps: If you’d like to get support and the step-by-step plan, let’s talk.

Book a free call to see if my proven 5-phase protocol is the right fit to help you repair your overactive pain pathways—without pills, procedures, endless therapies, or mind-over-matter wishful thinking ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

Do you struggle with chronic pain that just won't go away despite trying everything?

In this episode, I break down my proven 5-phase method for reducing stubborn pain by addressing overactive pain pathways—the missing piece that most doctors and traditional treatments overlook.

What You'll Learn:
 ➡️ Why most treatments for chronic pain fail to provide lasting relief
 ➡️ The critical role overactive pain pathways play in persistent pain
 ➡️ My evidence-based 5-phase method developed over a decade of specialized pain research
 ➡️ Practical steps you can implement to begin breaking the pain cycle
 ➡️ Why a comprehensive system works better than isolated strategies or quick fixes

📌 Next Steps: If you’d like to get support and the step-by-step plan, let’s talk.

Book a free call to see if my proven 5-phase protocol is the right fit to help you repair your overactive pain pathways—without pills, procedures, endless therapies, or mind-over-matter wishful thinking ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

In this inspiring interview, I’m joined by Leslie—an Ironman triathlete, cyclist, and CRPS advocate—who shares how she reclaimed her life after being diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following foot surgery.

Leslie opens up about:
✔️ How she used the strategies inside The Chronic Pain Breakup Method to dramatically reduce her pain, and get back to the activities she loves (yes, including hiking 10 miles and biking 30+ miles!)
✔️ Her biggest “aha” moments that shifted her recovery
✔️ When she realized emotions and anger were holding her back and keeping her from healing
✔️ Why these techniques helped her in ways that other pain courses didn’t
✔️ How she found hope for recovery—and is now helping others do the same

If you've been diagnosed with CRPS, Leslie’s story will give you a fresh sense of hope and clarity on what’s possible.

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✨Special Announcement!✨
Leslie has generously offered to sponsor one qualified person with CRPS to join The Chronic Pain Breakup Method online program.

👉 Go here to learn all the details and fill out your application: https://forms.fillout.com/t/2oxE7B999Lus

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What causes chronic pain—and why are some people more prone to it than others?
Why is it that some people seem to "bounce back" after an injury, while others remain in pain? 
Why does your body hurt all the time, even when your scans are normal or your doctor says “you’re fine”?

It could be that you have overactive pain pathways.

If you’ve ever Googled things like:
🔍 “Why am I so sensitive to pain?”
🔍 “What causes chronic pain when there’s no injury?”
🔍 “Why didn’t my pain go away after surgery?”
🔍 “Is my nervous system causing my pain?”

…then this episode is going to give you the answers you’ve been looking for.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
➡️ What overactive pain pathways actually are (and how they make your pain stick around long after the original injury)
➡️ Why some people develop chronic pain more easily than others
➡️ How trauma, stress, and repeated pain experiences change the way your nervous system responds.
➡️ What it means if your pain feels way worse than it "should"
➡️ And why it’s not your fault that the pain hasn’t gone away

This is a must-listen if you’re stuck in a loop of appointments, wondering why nothing is working and no one can give you real answers.

📌 Next Steps: If you’d like to get real answers and a personalized plan, let’s talk.

Book a free call to see if my proven 5-phase protocol is the right fit to help you repair your overactive pain pathways—without pills, procedures, endless therapies, or mind tricks ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

If you’ve been told to just “live with your pain,” or you feel like no treatment has truly helped long-term, this episode is going to change everything.

In this final part of this 3-day series, I reveal the third and most powerful building block to ending pain flares—lowering the overall sensitivity of your pain system. We’re going beyond pain management and quick fixes to actually retrain your pain pathways so you can experience less pain, fewer flares, and more good days.

I’ll break down the 7 strategies I teach my clients to calm their overactive pain systems and reduce their baseline pain levels—without pills, endless therapies, or wishful thinking.

This is the stuff the medical system doesn’t teach you… but it’s what makes the biggest difference.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why traditional treatments don’t work – and what actually changes your pain pathways
✅ Why you can’t rely on a single treatment or “magic fix” to resolve chronic pain
✅ The 7 most effective strategies for lowering pain sensitivity
✅ How to break free from the push-and-crash cycle and regain control over your life

📌 Next Steps: 
Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol.
Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

For 3 years, Katie tried everything—gabapentin, injections, endless therapy sessions—but nothing worked. The pain controlled her life, leaving her frustrated, exhausted, and desperate for relief.

💡 Until she discovered THIS game-changing strategy.

In this episode, Katie shares:
✅ Why gabapentin and injections failed her (and why so many women are in the same boat)
✅ The turning point that made her ditch ineffective treatments for good
✅ The one strategy that finally helped her relieve chronic back pain & sciatica
✅ What she wishes she had known sooner

If you’ve been stuck in the pain-treatment cycle, wondering why nothing works—this episode is for you. There is a way out.

🎧 Tune in now and discover what finally worked for Katie!

📌 Next Steps: If Katie’s story sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep cycling through failed treatments. If you’re ready to finally address the deeper cause of your pain, let’s talk.  

Book a free call to see how my proven 5-phase protocol can help you break free from chronic pain for good. ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

If you feel like your pain flares are unpredictable—like they have a mind of their own—this episode is going to be a game changer.

In Part 2 of this 3-part series, I’m breaking down how to prevent pain flares before they even start. You’ll learn why pain isn’t as random as it seems, how to shift your focus from “triggers” to amplifiers, and the exact steps to take control of your pain instead of living in fear of the next flare-up.

No one teaches this stuff. Doctors don’t explain it. The medical system isn’t set up to help you with it. But you can start anticipating and preventing flares—and today, I’m showing you how.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why tracking “triggers” doesn’t work – and what to focus on instead
✅ The push-and-crash cycle that keeps you stuck in a flare-up loop
✅ How to identify the hidden factors making your pain worse
✅ How to create a pain prevention plan that actually works

📌 Next Steps: 
Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol.
Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

MRIs, nerve tests, and even traditional treatments are completely missing 3 HUGE factors that could be keeping you stuck with ongoing pain.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why your pain is NOT all in your head (and what’s actually happening in your body)
✅ The 3 overlooked causes of persistent pain that won’t show up on scans
✅ What to focus on if doctors, physical therapy, and injections haven’t worked

The medical system lags 15-20 years behind the research, so if you’ve been left without answers, it’s NOT your fault.

📌 Next Steps:
Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol.
Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of pain flares—constantly dreading the next spike in pain, feeling like you have no control over your body, and scrambling for solutions that never seem to work—this episode is for you.

In Part 1 of this special 3-part series, I break down what pain flares really are, why they happen (hint: they’re not random!), and how you can start taking control with a simple, actionable plan. 

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The Truth About Pain Flares – Why they’re not random and what’s really happening in your body.
✅ The Biggest Mistakes people make when a flare hits—and why they keep you stuck.
✅ How to Build Your Flare-Up Toolkit – The exact steps to create your personal game plan so you’re never left scrambling.

📌 Next Steps: 
Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol.
Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

In this episode, I break down why so many people experience post-holiday pain spikes—especially in January—and the five most common times when pain flares up.

Understanding these patterns can help you prepare, reduce anxiety, and regain a sense of control.

Key Takeaways:
✔️ If your pain flared up in January, it’s not your fault—it’s a pattern that happens to many.
✔️ Understanding pain flare triggers can help you anticipate, prepare, and reduce their impact.
✔️ Pain flare-ups don’t mean you’re back at square one—they’re part of the process, and they will pass.

📌 Next Steps: Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol. Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call