Are you struggling with persistent pain, even after trying conventional treatments?
What if the key to unlocking your healing lies not in your injury, but in something far more surprising?
In this eye-opening episode of the Green Living Now Podcast, host Amy Hartshorn, uncovers a revolutionary perspective on pain with Dr. Rachel de Simone, a doctor of physical therapy and neurosomatic expert.
Prepare to question everything you thought you knew as Dr. Rachel reveals:
• Why your X-rays and MRIs might be missing the real story behind your discomfort.
• The astonishing way your nervous system creates pain, even when there's no physical damage.
• A powerful story that will change how you view pain forever.
• How seemingly harmless everyday habits could be keeping your body in "danger mode."
• Practical strategies to retrain your brain and finally find lasting relief.
This conversation offers a fresh, empowering approach for anyone ready to truly understand their body and transform their relationship with pain.
And, the nail story will blow your mind.
🔗 Connect with Dr. Rachel de Simone: Website: www.lotusvt.com
Episode Timestamps:
0:00 The Shocking Nail Story: Pain Without Injury
0:50 Why Your MRI Doesn't Tell the Whole Pain Story
2:42 How Your Nervous System DECIDES to Create Pain
5:11 Unpacking the Real Pain Pathway
8:00 The Two Nails: Proof Perception Drives Pain
10:47 Is Your Rehab Making Pain Worse?
13:44 Retrain Your Brain: Neurosomatic Tools for Healing
16:08 Why "Fight or Flight" is NOT a Failure
20:33 Meals, Sleep & Your Nervous System's "Emergency" Mode
27:40 Simple Exercises to Calm Your Internal Alarm (Alternate Nostril Breathing & 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding)
34:14 The Dangers of Pain Gaslighting & Medical Fear-Mongering
37:09 Connect with Dr. Rachel & Final Thoughts
Like this video if you're ready to rethink pain!
What's your biggest question about pain after listening?
Let us know in the comments!
➡️ Share this episode with anyone struggling with pain who needs a new perspective!
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