In this podcast episode, we welcome Alec Kassin 🙌 (@its_alecwithac on IG) Alec, a former semi-professional cyclist and pain elimination coach, shares his journey of chronic pain and how he discovered the brain's role in generating pain. He explains that pain is not always a result of structural injuries but can be a learned response by the brain to protect the body. If you listen to the full episode you’ll find really interesting topics like: ⚫️ The dangers of ignoring pain and pushing through ⚫️ Understanding true desires and motivations for training ⚫️ Moving towards fear and befriending the internal monster ⚫️ The power of belief and the Placebo Effect in healing ⚫️ Surrendering to suffering and exploring the inner self for healing And so much more!