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Jul 2025
26m 12s

Should You ‘Lean Into’ Your Chronic Pain...

CNN
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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 than avoiding it, can actually rewire the brain and provide lasting relief.  Learn ... Show More
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