Discover the transformative power of a holistic approach to healing as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Kenael Segal, a visionary in treating pelvic pain. Prepare to have your eyes opened to the profound connection between the mind and the body. Dr. Segal shares her personal evolution from traditional physical therapy to embracing practices like meditation and yoga, illustrating how these tools empower patients to transcend chronic pain. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone seeking...

Have you ever wondered why your body sometimes screams "danger" in a perfectly safe room? We guide you through understanding neuroception, the unconscious system that dictates our sense of safety and danger.  We peel back the layers of potential danger signals our nervous system's can detect, and how this can have a real impact on our chronic pain or symptoms.  This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a...

Could greed be good? We want you to be greedy! We want you to have a pain/symptom free life full of movement and activity, love and connection, and passion and creativity. We discuss how greed can support us accomplishing transformation,  but we need to learn to do this without intensity or going into fight/flight.  Get ready to rethink your relationship with pain/symptoms, embrace a holistic recovery approach, and allow your aspirations for well-being to soar to new, transformative...

We are no strangers to the invisible chains of chronic pain and symptoms. Our personal journey through discomfort and the discovery of unconventional healing have led us to question the very behaviours that promise relief, but instead, keep us trapped in a survival state. This episode is an intimate exploration into how these 'rules' we live by may be reinforcing our pain and symptom, and how breaking free can lead to a life of being pain or symptom free.  Join us as we outline a roadmap to...

Ever found yourself shackled by an invisible rulebook that dictates how you navigate chronic pain and symptoms? We, Tanner Murtaugh and Anne Hampson, the MindBodyCouple, peel back the layers of the constraints that can often do more harm than good. Our discussion reveals our own battles with the dos and don'ts, from stringent stretching rituals to meticulous eating plans, and celebrates the breakthroughs we've experienced by taking back control.  As we unravel the web of rules that...

Trauma and chronic pain/symptoms are closely linked. Trauma is survival energy that becomes stored in our body and can come out as chronic pain/symptoms. In this episode we break this down in detail! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of our therapists:...

Trauma, chronic pain, and chronic symptoms pull us out of the here and now. Part of healing is learning to attend to the here and now with a senses of safety. In this episode we explain practices to achieve this.  This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of...

In this episode we discuss my darkest moments in chronic pain to my brightest moments in healing.  We hope this episode is supportive for your healing! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of our therapists: https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/  We also...

Welcome back to our podcast. In this episode we discuss the link between chronic pain/symptoms and stress. We answer a commonly asked question, "Do I need to eliminate my stress to eliminate my chronic pain/symptoms?" We hope this episode is supportive for your healing! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website...

In this episode we discuss cognitive messages of safety and how we can utilize them to heal from chronic pain and symptoms. Cognitive messages of safety are vital for our recovery! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of our therapists:...

In this episode we discuss the question, "Is mind-body healing simple or complicated?" We explain how healing neuroplastic pain and symptoms can be different for every single person.  This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of our therapists:...

In this episode we talk about a dreaded topic...radical acceptance. But it may not be what you think. Check out this episode to see how radical acceptance can benefit your healing from neuroplastic pain and symptoms.  This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one...

Welcome back! In this episode we discuss 5 types of fear that can trigger and perpetuate chronic pain and symptoms. Identifying these types of fear are vital for healing.  This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of our therapists:...

In this episode we discuss the dorsal vagal system, which can feel like shutdown, despair, collapse, hopelessness, and helplessness, and how this can trigger and perpetuate chronic pain and symptoms. We also explain a process for how to shift out of the dorsal vagal system.  This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our...

In this episode we discuss why chronic fear, despair, and obsessive thinking occurs, and how we can reduce it. Changing our thinking can have a real impact on our chronic pain and symptoms! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of our therapists:...

In this episode we discuss the two types of life styles that can trigger and perpetuate chronic pain and symptoms. We explain for both of these lifestyles what we need to change to heal.  This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of our therapists:...

Happy New Year! We are back after a short break, and in this episode discuss 8 changes to make in the new year to heal from chronic pain and symptoms. We wish everyone healing as we move into a new year. We apologize for the rough recording this week, as our office is currently being renovated! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about...

In this episode we discuss how we need to approach instead of avoid our life to heal from neuroplastic pain and symptoms. This can be really SCARY! However, it is a vital part of healing. We explain how we can begin to doing this.   This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute...

In this episode we discuss SOMATIC TRACKING! Somatic tracking is a brain retraining exercise that can support us in rewiring the brain to unlearn neuroplastic pain and symptoms. We go through 8 tips and tricks for somatic tracking! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute...

We are back this week and discuss how to prepare for the holidays while having chronic pain and symptoms.  Happy healing! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of our therapists: https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/  We also post daily on instagram:...

Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss why we need to stop fighting against our chronic pain and symptoms. We discuss ways we can give up the fight against our symptoms.  Happy healing! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of our therapists:...

This week we discuss the importance of self-compassion when healing neuroplastic pain and symptoms. We go through different ways you can cognitively, behaviourally, and somatically cultivate self-compassion.  Happy healing! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation...

This week we discuss medical trauma and anxiety. When we have chronic pain or symptoms, many of us experience medical trauma and anxiety. To heal we need to treat our medical trauma or anxiety.  Happy healing! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of our...

This week we discuss 3 reasons why we struggle to believe our chronic pain and symptoms are neuroplastic or a mind-body concern, and how we can begin to overcome our doubt.  Happy healing! This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at Pain Psychotherapy Canada.  Together we have a therapy agency called Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Learn more about our work on our website and book in for a free 20 minute consultation with one of our therapists:...