Each year, more than 50 million U.S. adults experience chronic pain. Increasingly, researchers and patients are finding that behavioral treatments and therapies can be an important part of pain treatment. Pain psychologist Rachel Aaron, PhD, discusses what effective treatments are available, the link between chronic pain and mental health, how our emotions a ... Show More
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Why can’t you remember being a baby? With Nicholas Turk-Browne, PhD
Why can’t you remember your first birthday party? Or the house you lived in at age 2? Nicholas Turk-Browne, PhD, talks about new studies that suggest that babies and toddlers may form early memories; why we aren’t able to retrieve them as adults; and how evolving brain imaging te ... Show More
42m 42s
Jul 2
How to be happier, with Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD
Want to be happier? Some of our happiness level is due to genes or life circumstances, but research shows much of it is within our control. Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, talks about the habits and mindsets that lead to lasting happiness, the complex relationship between money and happi ... Show More
35m 30s
Jun 25
The psychology of wealth, empathy and entitlement, with Paul Piff, PhD
Can money make you mean? Most of us like to think we’d stay grounded if we were to become wealthy, but psychologists’ research suggests that money, status and power shape people’s beliefs and behavior – sometimes in surprising ways. Paul Piff, PhD, of the University of California ... Show More
45 m
Apr 21
#345 ‒ Chronic pain: pathways, treatment, and the path to physical and psychological recovery | Sean Mackey, M.D., Ph.D.
View the Show Notes Page for This Episode Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content Sign Up to Receive Peter’s Weekly Newsletter Sean Mackey is a professor of pain medicine at Stanford University and the director of the Stanford Systems Neuroscience and Pain Lab, where his res ... Show More
2h 47m
Sep 2024
How to Break Free from Chronic Pain and Reclaim Your Life with Professor Peter O'Sullivan #472
Did you know that chronic pain affects 1 in 5 people globally and is the leading cause of disability? Whether it's persistent back pain, recurring neck issues, stubborn knee problems, or debilitating migraines, chronic pain can be both physically exhausting and emotionally draini ... Show More
2h 22m
Dec 2024
Finding relief from chronic pain
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
8m 1s
Jun 2024
Top Pain Researcher | The 6 Keys to Relieving Pain
Stanford neuroscientist Sean Mackey, MD, PhD reveals pain is highly subjective, shaped by our beliefs and experiences - not just injury signals. He unpacks chronic pain's persistence, promising treatment strategies like brief behavioral therapies, and research toward personalizin ... Show More
1h 8m
May 2017
TAP 214 - Dr Joe Tatta - Heal Your Pain, Heal Your Life
Summary: This week we talk to Dr. Joe Tatta, a doctor of physical therapy, nutritionist, functional pain science expert and #1 bestselling author of Heal Your Pain Now. We discuss how chronic pain and anxiety and connected and how to retrain your brain and body so you can live th ... Show More
54m 34s
Oct 2024
Stop Pain Fast: Equiscope, PEMF & Red Light Therapy Explained With Dr. Michael Rankin Jr
Have you struggled with chronic pain that just won’t go away no matter what you’ve tried? There are many types of pain—some have unknown origins, and some just seem impossible to treat. But what if there was another way to help your body heal itself, naturally and effectively? I ... Show More
1h 24m