Back in the pain

We had momentum in our last episode finding pain. We continue by bringing true compassion to that hurt place in us. When pain meets compassion we find true healing and freedom.  

Many of our lives are changing or have changed in the last few weeks because of this pandemic. Let's take 10 minutes to discuss one simple thing we can do to greatly impact our life: no more self-criticism. If you think you don't do it, listen in.  

This episode is short but powerful with a call to thrive no matter what. You were created to thrive, regardless of the season.  

Sometimes we don't pursue a goal, a relationship, or a dream because we are afraid of the pain of disappointment, rejection, or failure. We might believe pain is our enemy and can forget that pain is part of life. Every pursuit presents setbacks and lessons, but if we face the pa ... Show More

Most of us want to (and try to) avoid pain at all costs - and that includes reliving pain we experienced in the past.Yes, we want to find healing, but as great as that sounds, the reality is that the journey to get there is not always easy. In fact, the healing process itself can ... Show More

Can you imagine a version of yourself without the pain? Sometimes, transcending the pain comes from transforming it, within ourselves. 

After experiencing heartbreak, job loss, or a significant disappointment, our loved ones often encourage us to move on and let go of what has occurred. Despite their well-intentioned advice, many of us may fail to recognize that 'moving on' is a healing journey that requires time ... Show More

How do we feel pain? What parts of the brain control our reaction to painful sensations? And how is stem cell technology revolutionising the search for better treatments for chronic pain? In this episode of How We’re Wired, join evolutionary anthropologist Dr Anna Machin as she u ... Show More

Where should you start when it comes to healing old stuff from the past? Should you do a deep dive into your childhood, bringing up all kinds of memories and traumas that you may or may not have repeated to therapists over and over again? Or should you talk about how it bothers y ... Show More

Trauma and PTSD rewire your brain -- especially your memory -- and can unearth destructive emotional responses when stirred. Could we eliminate these triggers without erasing the memories themselves? Enter neurologist Amy Milton's mind-blowing, memory-editing clinical research po ... Show More

One of the most special moments in life is when we feel seen and in turn see somebody else for who they genuinely are. But this level of DEEP connection requires vulnerability. Truly opening up, being vulnerable and allowing someone to see us at our very core can be terrifying. I ... Show More

Why do we feel pain when we get hurt? What is pain? Why do we cry when we get hurt? Why do we say ow or ouch? We’re learning about how pain works with Joshua Pate. He’s a physical therapist and author of a forthcoming children’s book series about pain. Download our learning guide ... Show More