Working with Physical Pain

The promise of staying young can be hard to resist. There's always another product to try, another sign of aging to fix, another way to feel like we're keeping time at bay. Dora recognizes that anxious pull, even as she questions the belief underneath it: that getting older means ... Show More

A job can give us purpose, community, and a sense of belonging. A role can help us understand where we fit and what people need from us. But as Dora's mom considers retirement, Dora sees how unsettling it can be to imagine life without a role you've inhabited for decades. When so ... Show More

Sometimes playing it safe doesn't feel like fear. It looks like being sensible, waiting for the right time, or convincing yourself that you'll revisit the idea when life settles down. Dora sees how easily people can remain at the edge of a life they want, including herself. But w ... Show More

With consistent meditation practice your pain sensitivity actually decreases. Kessonga and Robin answer questions about dealing with a controlling parent, navigating judgment from others when you are sick, and how to use mindfulness to deal with pain. Follow Robin here and follow ... Show More

<p>How can mindfulness help us to deal with physical pain, especially when that pain seems too much to bear?</p> <p>Become a friend of the podcast &amp; access exclusive content: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mindfulnessforbeginners" target="_blank" rel="ugc noopener noreferre ... Show More

An estimated 51 million Americans live with chronic pain. But our understanding of pain has evolved and so has the ways we can treat and reduce pain. Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains how both diet and meditation can affect the way we experience pain. Our show is produced by Eryn Mathews ... Show More

In this episode I talk about the difference between treating acute pain vs chronic pain. If you do not understand the difference you will continue to struggle with pain. I go through things you should be aware of in the body systems before an injury and how that impacts recovery ... Show More

Living with chronic pain affects both body and mind, but there are ways to regain control and resilience. In this episode, Monica explores evidence-based strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness practices, and relaxation techniques to help you cope. Learn how to ... Show More

"Pain is whatever the experiencing person says it is, existing whenever they say it does." - Margo McCaffrey. The use of binaural beats to treat pain, particularly chronic (or longstanding) pain, has been documented in the literature. The recording I have created for you today us ... Show More

Dr. Sanjay Gupta sits down with researcher and clinical therapist Dr. Eric Garland to explore how mindfulness meditation can be as effective as opioids in treating chronic pain – without any of the side effects. They break down the science behind how leaning into pain, rather tha ... Show More

<p>Discover four things you can try to manage your mind around your physical pain. Now, I don't expect you'll be able to implement all of them to your specific situation, and there's a chance you might not be able to do any of them. And that's okay because I'm also showing you ho ... Show More

<p>Can mindfulness truly help with pain relief? </p><p>This powerful episode explores how mindfulness can shift our relationship with pain—both physical and emotional. Drawing from scientific insights, this episode dives into practical techniques that can reduce pain perception a ... Show More

For something that’s a universal experience, pain has been pretty hard to measure, treat and even understand. That’s what Dr. Sanjay Gupta decided to write his forthcoming book, “It Doesn’t Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life.” And in this episode, he's switching o ... Show More