Thought by Thought Healing

God created our brains with neuroplasticity and the power to change. Since most chronic symptoms are caused by neural circuits in the brain, this means we can heal ourselves. So, yes, because of Him, we have the power within to heal our own symptoms. But ultimately, it's through Him. He has given us a Spirit of Power, Love and Sound mind. This video addresses what it means to have the power within and what we DON'T turn to in order to heal. I also discuss what we DO turn to and how we use that power to heal ourselves. If you are interested in working with me, reach out for a free consult. Website: thoughtbythoughthealing.com Email: [email protected] #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #fightorflight #nervoussystem #youcanheal #thoughtbythoughthealing #sarno #unlearnyourpain #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #footpain #thepowerwithin #centralsensitization #sibo #ibs #carpaltunnel #chronicillness #healyourself #chronicfatigue #insomnia #thewayout #somatictracking #painfreeyou #neuroplasticpain #neuralcircuitpain #ppda

God created our brains with neuroplasticity and the power to change. Since most chronic symptoms are caused by neural circuits in the brain, this means we can heal ourselves. So, yes, because of Him, we have the power within to heal our own symptoms. But ultimately, it's through Him. He has given us a Spirit of Power, Love and Sound mind. This video addresses what it means to have the power within and what we DON'T turn to in order to heal. I also discuss what we DO turn to and how we use that power to heal ourselves. If you are interested in working with me, reach out for a free consult. Website: thoughtbythoughthealing.com Email: [email protected] #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #fightorflight #nervoussystem #youcanheal #thoughtbythoughthealing #sarno #unlearnyourpain #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #footpain #thepowerwithin #centralsensitization #sibo #ibs #carpaltunnel #chronicillness #healyourself #chronicfatigue #insomnia #thewayout #somatictracking #painfreeyou #neuroplasticpain #neuralcircuitpain #ppda

I have had a few people request more meditations and somatic practices. So, here you go! This one is on trusting your body and the way it was created. Fear interferes with how the systems in our body work and when we can get out of the way and stop trying to fix them or worry about them, it actually helps them to function at their best.If you want to read my story of recovery or work with me to reduce your symptoms, check out my website:thoughtbythoughthealing.com#mindbodysyndrome #sarno #meditation #somaticpractice #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysoul #chronicpain #fightorflight #painscience #neuroscience #pne #thewayout #thoughtbythoughthealing #unlearnyourpain #healing #anxiety #scrupulously #intrudingthoughts #doubts

In this episode, Jen & I talk about the role of God's Redemption in the process of healing from chronic pain. We started working together 1 year ago and so we thought it would be cool to have her share what healing looked like for her and how the healing process (God) has changed her how she sees herself and God.If you want to read my story of recovery or work with me to reduce your symptoms, check out my website:thoughtbythoughthealing.com#mindbodysyndrome #sarno #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysoul #chronicpain #fightorflight #painscience #neuroscience #pne #thewayout #thoughtbythoughthealing #unlearnyourpain #healing #anxiety #scrupulously #intrudingthoughts #doubts

Thoughts can be incredibly controlling, but they don't have to be. In the same way that we can learn to respond in a helpful way to our symptoms we can also respond to our thoughts in a way that disempowers them. I talk about the 4 ways I found the most powerful:1. Say No.2. Say Yes.3. Don't itch it.4. Name it. I also talk about religious OCD, (scrupulosity). If you would like an article by Michael Emlet sent to you, shoot me an email! [email protected] you want to read my story of recovery or work with me to reduce your symptoms, check out my website:thoughtbythoughthealing.com#mindbodysyndrome #sarno #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysoul #chronicpain #fightorflight #painscience #neuroscience #pne #thewayout #thoughtbythoughthealing #unlearnyourpain #healing #anxiety #scrupulously #intrudingthoughts #doubts

In this episode I was able to interview Tamara Gurin & Rita LaBarbera who have both recovered from CRPS through doing emotional work and targeting the brain.CRPS is different than many other manifestations of TMS because it has visible representation in the body and yet it is still caused and curable by the brain. We also discuss Dystonia and other forms of Mind Body Syndrome. There is so much hope! We talk about the role of doubt, confusion, whether a diagnosis is helpful or not, and whether additional therapies are helpful to recovery. This conversation was very inspiring for me, and I'm sure it will be for you too. Here is their Website: https://defeatcrps.com/ Tamara's book: Defying the Verdict https://www.amazon.com/Defying-Verdict-Defeated-Chronic-Pain-ebook/dp/B0834Q46SM?ref_=ast_author_mpb For information on coaching with Rita LaBarbera email her at: [email protected] you want a free consult to see if your symptom is caused by Mind Body Syndrome then reach out to me at thoughtbythoughthealing.com#tms #crps #defeatcrps #dystonia #mindbodysyndrome #sarno #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysoul #chronicpain #fightorflight #painscience #neuroscience #pne #thewayout #thoughtbythoughthealing #unlearnyourpain #healing #anxiety

In this episode I talk about my personal “healed” life. I am going through a rough week with a lot of emotions that in the past would have caused me to have a flare up. This is a practical episode where I made an effort to notice and jot down what types of tools I was/ am using that I believe are what can create healing. You might want to take notes :) #tms #sarno #mindbodysyndrome #mindbodyconnection #neuroplasticpain #neuralcircuitpain #healing #anxiety #chronicpain #footpain #medicalsystem #healing #gaslighting #selfgaslighting #slowdown #nervoussystemregulation #unlearnyourpain

Well friends, I absolutely loved this interview, and I mean it. I interview lots of people on this podcast and I really felt like Dr. Dan Ratner and I really see eye to eye on a lot of this. We talk about so many powerful things that you aren't going to want to miss.  *The word trauma and what it means to have it "stuck" in your body. *Column Work - dividing symptom underlying causes into three columns. Doubt. Emotions & Power. We also define what Core Narrative means. *Finding your CORE narrative and why that is important.*Finding your true identity. *Coming off of Benzo's & Insomnia. Here is his info: Crushing Doubt – Crushing DoubtCrushing Doubt - YouTubeCrushing Doubt with Dr. Dan Ratner on Apple PodcastsDr. Dan Ratner (@crushingdoubt) • Instagram photos and videos#tms #mindbodyconnection #tms #sarno #crushingdoubt #christian #jesus #mindbodysyndrome #trauma #traumawork #fighorflight #insomnia #pots #fibromyalgia #neuroplasticity #thoughtbythoughthealing #mindbodyspirit #ptsd #benzos

This week I talk about how arguing with our symptoms is foolishness and it’s important to respond with confidence to our symptoms. Sometimes our emotions, thoughts and symptoms are folly.I also talk about how our symptoms are crumbs that lead us to healing. They are a big fat golden arrow that leads us to healing and the sooner we can be thankful for them, the sooner we will see the pathway to healing.Website: thoughtbythoughthealing.com Email: [email protected] #tms #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #fightorflight #nervoussystem #youcanheal #thoughtbythoughthealing #unlearnyourpain #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #footpain #centralsensitization #sibo #ibs #carpaltunnel #chronicillness #chronicfatigue #insomnia #thewayout #somatictracking #somatictherapy #painfreeyou #neuroplasticpain #neuralcircuitpain #ppda #perceiveddangerpain #backpain #mentalhealth #anxiety #symptoms #healing

Today I had the honor of interviewing Dan Buglio from Pain Free You. See his social media links below. We are both mind body coaches and it was really fun to see the different ways that we approach this work. We talk about whether or not we need to dig into our repressed emotions, indifference, catastrophizing, mind set, personality traits, feeling your feelings and having fun. I hope you enjoy! Pain Free You - YouTubePain Free You - Chronic Pain Self AssessmentPain Free You - Group Coaching and Video CourseIf you want to do a free 15-30 minute consult, shoot me an email or check out my website that is below. Website: thoughtbythoughthealing.com Email: [email protected]#mindset #indifference #catastrophizing #personalitytraits #painfreeyou #danbuglio #subconscious #tms #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #nervoussystem #youcanheal #thoughtbythoughthealing #sarno #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #footpain #centralsensitization #sibo #ibs #carpaltunnel #chronicillness #chronicfatigue #insomnia #thewayout #somatictracking #neuroplasticpain #neuralcircuitpain #ppda #perceiveddangerpain #backpain

Merry Christmas everyone! In this episode I talk about the following things:What are boundaries?Why are they important for our relationship with God?Why do unhealthy boundaries contribute to chronic pain? What things do boundaries protect/ not protect? What is the difference between inner and external boundaries? Enjoy, and have a Merry Christmas! If you are looking to reverse your chronic pain or symptoms, reach out for a free consult. Website: thoughtbythoughthealing.com Email: [email protected] #tms #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #fightorflight #nervoussystem #youcanheal #thoughtbythoughthealing #sarno #unlearnyourpain #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #footpain #centralsensitization #sibo #ibs #carpaltunnel #chronicillness #chronicfatigue #insomnia #thewayout #somatictracking #somatictherapy #painfreeyou #neuroplasticpain #neuralcircuitpain #ppda #perceiveddangerpain #backpain

Jen and I both consider ourselves healed from chronic pain which means we need to stay out of old patterns that can cause us pain. During holidays there is many different opportunities to fall into old habits and so we are using our tools to avoid that and stay grounded in God's "energy" that Paul talks about in Colossians. We talk about what we are preparing for and what tools we are using. Enjoy, and have a Merry Christmas! If you are looking to reverse your chronic pain or symptoms, reach out for a free consult. Website: thoughtbythoughthealing.com Email: [email protected] #tms #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #fightorflight #nervoussystem #youcanheal #thoughtbythoughthealing #sarno #unlearnyourpain #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #footpain #centralsensitization #sibo #ibs #carpaltunnel #chronicillness #chronicfatigue #insomnia #thewayout #somatictracking #somatictherapy #painfreeyou #neuroplasticpain #neuralcircuitpain #ppda #perceiveddangerpain #backpain

If you've ever felt confused by the process of healing from neuroplastic pain or mind body syndrome, then you're not alone. There are lots of different perspectives out there, and it can be overwhelming. In this video, I talk about what I think is important to incorporate in your healing journey - especially if you are doing this on your own! #tms #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysoul #mindbodyspirit #fightorflight #nervoussystem #youcanheal #thoughtbythoughthealing #sarno #unlearnyourpain #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #footpain #centralsensitization #sibo #ibs #carpaltunnel #chronicillness #chronicfatigue #insomnia #thewayout #somatictracking #somatictherapy #painfreeyou #neuroplasticpain #neuralcircuitpain #ppda #perceiveddangerpain #backpain

If you are a Christian, you aren’t going to want to miss this one! I had the opportunity to have a conversation with Whitney Wood, a fellow podcast host. Her podcast is called Wisdom & Wellness with Whit & you should definitely subscribe.She is on a journey similiar to mine and in this conversation we rejoice in all the ways we have discovered God’s goodness along this journey of healing. Give it a listen!Her podcast is geared towards talking about health and healing from a spiritual/emotional/mental and physical standpoint.If you are curious about starting your own journey towards healing, check out my website: Thoughtbythoughthealing.com Email me: [email protected]#tms #mindbodyconnection #chronicpain #mindbodycoach #sarno #christian #jesus #meditation #somaticpractice #jesus #somaticwork #youcanheal #unlearnyourpain # christian #whitwood #whitneywood

When I was healing, there was no Christian resources out there, but there were some really powerful tools that helped me understand what the enmeshed emotion was within my pain.“Doing the work” means getting to the subconscious emotion and then renewing your mind. Here is one (of many tools) to help you get there. I have created a prayer meditation for you to listen to the Holy Spirit as He guides you into understanding what is the soil or the root of your pain.I hope you enjoy :) #tms #mindbodyconnection #chronicpain #mindbodycoach #sarno #christian #jesus #meditation #somaticpractice #jesus #somaticwork #youcanheal #unlearnyourpain

In this episode I have the honor of talking with Neuroscientist & Psychologist Melissa Farmer. Make sure and read her bio below. To participate in their research study and want to acces the program for free, use this link: https://aivohealth.com/campaign/research-studyHere is the link to her app if you don’t wish to participate in their research study. Aivo - Life without chronic pain is possible (aivohealth.com)We talk about Core Beliefs and how they can amplify our pain, emotional memories, memory reconsolidation, rewriting memories and so much more!We also discuss how your body will bring up just enough of what you can process, no more, which is super helpful when we feel resistance to dealing with our emotions!Here is her bio: Melissa is one of 5 people in the US who is both a pain psychologist and neuroscientist. With 16 years of experience working with people who live with hard-to-treat chronic pain. Dr. Farmer was trained at one of the few multidisciplinary pain clinics in North America, at McGill University, where she treated patients with a combination of cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, and meditation techniques for pain relief. Dr. Farmer excels in empathic conversations that incorporate the patient perspective AND in layperson-friendly discussions of the neuroscience of chronic pain. She worked alongside Dr. Apkarian for 8 years and can deftly discuss the same body of work. Together they have founded Aivo Health based in Chicago and Helsinki Finland.If you are interested in mind body syndrome from a Christian perspective, then you should check out my website: thoughtbythoughthealing.comOr you can email me at [email protected]#memoryreconsolidation #emotionalmemories #corebeliefs #soulrescuer #timetraveler #chronicpain #otherpain #aivo #tms #sarno #apkarian #painscience #neuroscience #sciencebased #evidencebased #mindbodyconnection #mindbody

In this episode I have the honor of being a guest on “Our Power Is Within.” Chazmith runs a podcast similiar to mine so if you haven’t checked out her pod, you should subscribe.She is easy to talk to and has so much wisdom to share about healing from chronic symptoms.If you are interested in mind body syndrome from a christian perspective, then you should check out my website: thoughtbythoughthealing.comOr you can email me at [email protected]

For chornic pain coaching, go to my website: Thoughtbythoughthealing.com In this episode I ask these questions? What caused your pain? What is the story you believe about the people around you? What about the places you go? As humans, we tell stories. They help us make sense of life. But sometimes we believe a story that is incorrect, this causes problems. 1. It sets our brain into danger mode. 2. It causes us to use the wrong tools for healing. In this video I talk about the Blame Frame, the Truth Frame (which I designed) and the Outcome Frame: The blame frame focuses on the answers to these questions: 1. What do I want? 2. How would I be able to get it? 3. When and where do I want it? 4. How will I know that I have it? 5. What other resources do I have to help me get this? 6. What am I going to begin doing now to get what I want? The Truth Frame (which I created): 1. What was my brain/mind carrying? 2. What was happening in my life? 3. What emotion was I juggling? 4. What emotion did I not move towards? 5. If I was a character in a movie, what emotions would I be displaying? 6. What personality traits were present? People pleasing, perfectionism, criticalness, etc? The Outcome Frame: 1. What do I want? 2. How would I be able to get it? 3. When and where do I want it? 4. How will I know that I have it? 5. What other resources do I have to help me get this? 6. What am I going to begin doing now to get what I want?

In this episode I have Nicholas Koustos with me from Australia. He recently recovered from many many years of a million and one symptoms. His story is super inspiring, and I hope it will be for you too!Nick and I share a common healing story along with our faith in God.We spend most of this interview talking about the tools he found most powerful in his healing journey - self-compassion, being present & somatic tracking. We spent some time discussing self-compassion from a Christian perspective, which was really enjoyable for me!If you are interested in chronic pain coaching, check out my website:thoughtbythoughthealing.com#tms #sarno #christian #jesus #selfcompassion #love #gradedexposure #somatics #somatictracking #present #grounding #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysyndrome #neuroplasticpain #rebeccatolin #chronicillness #insomnia #painfreeyou #curable

In this episode I talk about the PCS - the pain catastrophizing scale and how the way we think about pain effects the outcome. The good news is that this shows that we have a lot more control over our thoughts, emotions and therefore pain than we ever thought. I talk about graded exposure and how to do it and why it’s important.For chronic pain coaching, check out my website at thoughtbythoughthealing.com#tms #mindbodyconnection #mindbody #brainbody #mindbodyspirit #mindbodysoul #fightorflight #somatictherapy #somatics #nervoussystem #chronicpain #gradedexposure #gradedmotorimagery #christian #jesus #bible #chronicillness #fibromyalgia #backpain #footpain

In this video we talk about Jen Loeffler's recent flare up and how she handled it. It only lasted 4 days which is amazing! You can learn from her. A few notes from this convo: Plan for them: Flare ups can be scary, but if we plan for them, we can prepare our brain's to not freak out. Stay calm: Ultimately, we want to be sure to not freak out, remember that our bodies have healed from this before & they can again. Befriend your body: Remember that God created us in this way and we can thank God for all the great work out bodies have been doing. Investigate: We also talk about spending some time looking at what has been happening in our life around the time of the flare up. At that point, taking that situation, including the thoughts and emotions, to our God who loves us. Jen brings up the helpful analogy of our brain/body only being able to handle a certain amount of emotions - kind of like a bucket. When we don't empty that bucket, it spills over. There are several ways to empty the bucket, but our favorite way is to use expressive writing. If you are curious about coaching, check out my website at thoughtbythoughthealing.com #tms #mindbodyspirit #jesus #christian #chronicpain #chronicillness #fibromyalgia #footpain #neckpain #youcanheal #thoughtbythoughthealing#mindbodyconnection #neuroplasticpain #drsarno #alltherage #sarno #neuroplasticity #rewireyourbrain #youcanheal #fightorflight #flareup #relapse

In this episode I talked about the buzz word safety. What is it? Especially as a Christian, I think we need to analyze what your brain is wanting in order to feel safe and then using scriptures to dump truth all over that. Let His truth, his goodness, into all the crevices of your fears. Are you willing to take this truth and begin to interrupt the fear cycle. The fear cycle won’t interrupt itself. Once you know what your brain is wanting in order to feel safe, there are others ways you can move your body into safety.We want to begin to view our sensations, emotions, and future with a lens of safety.In this video, I talk about how to do that through somatic tracking, writing, visualization and more. #somatictracking #thewayout #tms #sarno #schubiner #writing #journaling #somatic #emotionalwork #mindbodyconnection #mindbodyspirit #chronicpain #chronicillness #christian #peacethatpassesunderstanding #homeostasis

*See my mantra below. These types of claim help teach the truth to the bodybrain.In this episode I talk about the first step of healing, which is understanding that your brain is in fear that there is something structurally wrong with you,. When you claim the truth that there is nothing wrong with you, the pain reduces because it no longer needs to fear. Side note: The truth ALWAYS sets you free. I also talk about the fact that regardless of Mindbody pain or true structural issues, the way that you react will either amplify or reduce the symptoms.We have a lot of power over our bodies by not living in fear. I am not afraid.I am not afraid of my symptoms.I do not have to bow down to them anymore.I can live my life fully.there is nothing wrong with my body. I am safe.I am healthy.I am okay.I am loved.I am empowered.I am valuable.I am not afraid. There is nothing wrong with me. #dnrs #mindbodypain #limbicsystem #chronicpain #mindbodyconnection #mindbodyspirit #tms #sarno #bookcure #backpain #fibromyalgia #thoughtbythoughthealing #painfreeyou #danbuglio #schubiner #unlearnyourpain #christian #jesus #bible #thetruthwillsetyoufree

In this interview, I talk with Gastroenterologist Doctor David Clarke who is also the author of “They can’t find anything wrong”. I gear my questions towards understanding what exactly we do AFTER we discover we have MindBody pain.*We discuss the following:*The ACE’s study & how it shows the devastating effects of childhood trauma, but how we can recover and reverse symptoms.*The 5 different categories of stress that cause pain/symptoms. *What self care looks like, and how we often need to learn to have fun and enjoy life without guilt. *How to overcome the guilt of selfcare. *The different tools for recovering from childhood stress including writing and visualizing. *Overcoming hidden resistances*How to parent in a way that sets your child up for physical health.Here is his bio!David D. Clarke, MD is President of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association. He is also Assistant Director at the Center for Ethics and Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology Emeritus both at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon, USA. He is board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine and practiced Gastroenterology in Portland from 1984 to 2009. During that time, he successfully treated over 7000 patients whose pain or other symptoms were not explained by diagnostic tests. The ideas are described in his book They Can’t Find Anything Wrong!, which was praised by a president of the American Psychosomatic Society as “truly remarkable” and named by Brit & Co to be one of the five best mind-body books ever written. He is also the lead editor for the professional textbook Psychophysiologic Disorders. He lectures about Psychophysiologic Disorders to health care professionals and the public across North America and in Europe and has appeared on over 100 television and radio broadcasts. The PPD Association website is EndChronicPain.org.endchronicpain.orgFor more info on working with me: check out my website at thoughtbythoughthealing.com.

Winning the war is about fighting the battles with joy and hope. Winning is not about reducing pain, it’s about showing up with hope. This is what rewires the brain.If you consider winning to be “no pain”, you will dread the healing process and your brain will rewire healing as dreadful.thoughtbythoughthealing.com#tms #sarno #johnsarno #neuroplasticpain #christian #jesus #bible #healing #unlearnyourpain #schubiner #neuralcircuitpain #thewayout #somatictracking #emotionalprocessing #writing #painfreeyou #neuroplasticity #brainscience #neuroplasticpain #

Meditations, breathing exercises, neuroplasticity, habits of pain, safety, and mental health.As a Christian, do you ever wonder if some of these terms used in Mind Body Medicine align with your beliefs? Or maybe you’re simply not sure you understand what specific concepts mean? If you’re anything like us, you have lots of questions. In this episode, Jen Loeffler and I decided it would be fun to talk about words, concepts and language that was used on the regular in our healing journey. For more info on the healing journey and working with me, check out my website at thoughtbythoughthealing.com.

In this episode I discuss the idea of self-love that is ever so popular in our day and age. The two questions I ask and answer are:1. What does self love have to do with chronic pain? Does it really help?2. As Christians, can I participate in this? And what concepts beneath it DO matter for reversing chronic symptoms.After answering these questions, I discuss how we can reflect and protect the identity God has given us and why that matters in recovering from pain. Check out my website at thoughtbythoughthealing.com#tms #sarno #mindbodyconnection #trueidentity #selflove #selfesteem #christian #selfcare #youcanheal #neuroplasticpain #neuralcircuitpain #

In this episode I talk about the neuroscience of why its important to have a vision for your painfree life. What kind of life do you want to have? Who do you want to be? What kind of personality do you want to have? What do you want your body to feel like? What are your passions, interests, and goals? How do you want to approach stress in your future life? Having a vision is essential for recovering from chronic pain. Listen here to find out why.thoughtbythoughthealing.comIf you are looking for chronic pain coaching, shoot me an email at [email protected]

Subconscious, inner child work, nervous system, psychosomatic, etc. As a Christian, do you ever wonder if some of these terms used in Mind Body Medicine align with your beliefs? Or maybe you’re simply not sure you understand what specific concepts mean? If you’re anything like us, you have lots of questions. In this episode, Jen Loeffler and I decided it would be fun to talk about words, concepts and language that was used on the regular in our healing journey. For more info on the healing journey and working with me, check out my website at thoughtbythoughthealing.com. In this episode

Today I had the honor of having David Hanscom, MD with me. He was a spinal surgeon for 32 years and now helps people recocer from chornic back pain through non- surgical means and by understanding the body and mind are one unit. Through understanding threat physiologicy and the inflammation the brain causes, we can reverse chronic pain and stop diseases. In today's talk, he discusses practicing joy, the threat physiology response of anger and anxiety, why he quit spine surgery and answers some of the questions my watchers had asked in advance. He also discusses degenerative disc disease, bulged discs, herniations and how there is no data showing they cause pain. Check out his info below:

We talk about a million things in this episode - from stress hormones in your system, to how hard it is to bring this stuff up with family and friends. We also discuss his story of healing, the diagnosis he had and being a father and a husband while in Chronic pain.Give it a listen. There are some really good nuggets in here.

The healing power in forgiveness: In this video I talk about the dangers in forgiving before you acknowledge the wounds that need God's healing. But, once we are willing to feel the feelings, we can experience them with God, let go and forgive in a deep way that relieves and rebalances the nervous system, thus reversing pain. Check out my website: thoughtbythoughthealing.com #christian #jesus #chronicpain #tms #forgiveness #themindbodyconnection #mindbodysyndrome #sarno #thoughtbythoughthealing #rewireyourbrain #neuroplasticpain #neuroplasticity #curable #thewayout

In this episode I have the honor of interviewing Dr. David Schechter, (who is taking new patients). If you are looking for a MBS diagnosis you should check out his website at Pain Relief:TMS:Dr Schechter,Culver City:Sarno: MindBody (mindbodymedicine.com)In this convo we discuss how injuries become chornic which is called chronification. We also discuss personality traits that lend themselves to chronic pain, IBS, food sensitivities, how the brain can cause or amplify pain and much more. I truly enjoyed this conversation. Thank you David for joining our show. Dr. Dave has been kind enough to give a discount to any of my watchers that want to take his online course found here. Online course. MB Healing Journey | mindbodymedicine2His book: Think Away Your Pain: Your Brain is the Solution to Your Pain - Kindle edition by Schechter, David L. . Health, Fitness & Dieting Kindle eBooks @ Amazon.com.And his workbook can be found here: Amazon.com: The MindBody Workbook: A Thirty Day Program of Insight and Awareness for People with Back Pain and Other Disorders: 9781929997053: David Schechter M.D.: Books

Today I answer the commonly asked question, "Do I have to change my life, reduce my stress or make big changes in order to heal"? No. You don't have to get rid of stress in order to heal from chronic pain, you just get to learn how to show up differently. When we show up with confidence, and grounded in who we are deep down inside, then we can rise to the challenge of our lives without all the distress and therefore our bodies and brains have no need to warn us of danger. Instead, our brains can activate the rest and digest part of our nervous system and we can live in the Power, love and sound mind that God has promised us. #tms #sarno #schubiner #unlearnyourpain #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysyndrome #mbs #christian #jesus #powerlovesoundmind #reversingpain #brainpain #painfreeyou #danbuglio #thewayout #curable #chronicpain #fibromyalgia #footpain #ibs #stomachpain #stressdisease

In this video I talk about how legalism and fear of sinning can be a big contributing fact to pain. I go through Galatians 3 and how we are not meant to live in legalistic "human effort" but in the Spirit which is free gift. I also describe what a hypervigilant brain is & how it is in a "perceived fear state" that comes to play in our relationship with God, too. I share what I believe to be the 4 main ways the brain can operate in hyper-vigilance including our relationship with God. I spend the majority of this video talking about how fear is the root of legalism, earning your salvation, & the fear of sinning. This hyper-vigilance will cause the brain to send the pain signal. thoughtbythoughthealing.com #christian #legalism #tms #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysyndrome #sarno #schubiner #unlearnyourpain #neuralcircuitpain #learnedpain #youcanheal #unlearnyourpain #curable #jesus #hypervigilance #brainpain #chronicpain #chronicillness #painfreeyou #fightorflight #nervoussystemregulation

It's true, using the bottom-up approach of breathing activities has an important role in creating change in the brain. As a Christian, originally, I disregarded these activities; not understanding the science and why it is such an important part of healing. In this video I talk about the two areas that belly breathing targets. First, it activates the Vagus nerve which runs down from our brain into our stomach area. It is the 10th cranial nerve and is housed in the parasympathetic nervous system. In chronic pain, this resting part of our nervous system needs help, and breathing is a fantastic way to do this. Secondly it helps to give our brains a break from thinking about the past and planning for this future. (worrying) Our brains default into these specific parts of our brains, but it can be exhausting. Breathing practices help us to be present and to pay attention to what is happening in the here and now.

Often times we are operating in a way that submits to the way our brains are wired, which often means we are submitting to the fears of our past. Our brains are wired by the past, but the bible shows us that we get to change the way we think, choose our thoughts and emotions and choose to have a spirit of love, power, and sound mind. This means we don’t have to be victim to how our brains.Our brains become wired to habitually produce pain, to cause a cascade of physical responses and ultimately control our bodies, but we can take back our authority and teach our brains a new way. Listen to this episode to understand how…Get ready for healing, friends.

I'm super excited for you all to hear Jennifer's healing story. She started my course "Conquering Chronic Pain through Science and the Gospel" in February and it's been wonderful to see all the ways God has healed her emotionally, spiritually and also physically. This stuff really works you guys. Give this a listen! thoughtbythoughthealing.com #tms #healingstory #successstory #neckpain #buttpain #neckpain #sarno #recoverystory #mindbodyconnection #mindbodysyndrome #neuralcircuitpain #neuroplasticpain #brainscience #christian #jesus #nofear #fearnot #curable #neuroplasticpain #brainscience #neuroscience

Check out the article here: Can Virtual Reality Help Ease Chronic Pain? - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Instead of tracking what could possibly be causing our pain, we want to pay attention to all the ways we are making incremental change towards creating safety for the brain. It is good to track the ways we are growing mentally, emotionally and spiritually. This wires growth into our brain instead of pain. check out my website for chronic pain coaching: thoughtbythoughthealing.com

Changing your inner dialogue and how you talk to and treat yourself. There were three areas that were really important for me to change my language towards myself. 1. How I treated and talked to my pain. Talk to your pain and listen to it. (frustrated with it, angry with it, try to get rid of it)2. How I talk to and about myself as a person. The things I believed about myself needed to change. Value, intelligence, capability. Start treating yourself with the truth about what God says about us, and to see ourselves in that light. Own and claim the identity that God has given you.3. How I treated my journey of healing. It is not helpful to put yourself on a timeline for healing. Instead choosing to be kind and patient with yourself in the healing process.

If your pain is caused by nervous system dysregulation (neural circuit pain/ tms/ mind body syndrome/ or neural circuit pain) the western medical system won’t be able to resolve your pain because it is set up for those with structural issues. When your pain is not resolved by traditional doctors and specialists, it is best to work with someone who understands the mind body connection and how that results in pain or other symptoms.Listen to this podcast for more details.

Indecision can throw a wrench in our nervous system. When we second-guess, fear, or doubt our ability to make good decisions it is often based in a fear that needs truth. The answer is not to push through and just start making decisions. In my discovery, it can be a tool. Pay attention to what decisions you struggle to make and use it as a guide/a map/ a compass to discover what areas of your life need freedom. You never know how God will heal you if you stop to analyze your indecisions.

The Fawn Response is when we try to please the very people you fear. Instead of fighting or fleeing or freezing we adapt who we are to keep everyone happy or "comfortable". This is very costly to our nervous system because we have to ignore our emotions, needs and boundaries in order to keep others happy. As children, sometimes we don't have a choice. The only way to find safety is to placate our parents or caregivers. As adults we first need to ask if we are still in danger or if our body is reacting as if we are in danger. Then we need to stop and give much needed attention to our emotions, boundaries and needs. Emotions draw us near to God which allow us to create boundaries based on His character that cause us to flourish - both MIND AND BODY. #tms #mindbodyconnection #fawnresponse #neuroplasticpain #boundaries #needs #youcanheal #thoughtbythoughthealing #mindbodysyndrome #mindbodyconnection #fawnresponse #fightflightfreezefawn #unlearnyourpain #somatictracking #chronicpain #chronicillness #sarno #howardschubiner #thewayout #painfreeyou #fibromyalgia #backpain #plantarfasciitis #ibs #sibo #neckpain

Tim is a physical therapist who believes, as Howard Schubiner does, that 85% of pain is caused by neural-circuit pain. Tim works in Pennsylvania as physical therapists helping others to understand how to heal from pain that is caused by the brain even though it feels like it's originating in the body. I wanted my listeners to start hearing the perspective of others in the medical field who have discovered the power of the brain and the types of symptoms it can control.

In this video I talk about how the brain is 95% hardwired by the time we are in our adult years, including our pain! But don't give up hope! Through neuroplasticity we can change how it's wired. If we don't choose to interrupt our own thoughts, emotions, behaviors and perceptions, we end up living a pre-programmed life that is based on our past experiences. In order to rewire our brain, we have to teach ourselves a new way of thinking by thinking beyond how we feel. We do not have to be controlled by our past emotions. Joe Dispenza talks about how our personality traits are built off of an event that led to a thought, that lead to an emotion, that led to a mood, to a temperament, and finally to a personality trait. When those personality traits were learned from a fearful moment, our brains become programmed to fear and nervous system dysregulation. Taking the truth that Christ gives us we can challenge our thoughts, think deeper than we feel and diligently and with perseverance we can teach our brain to wire differently. The bible is full of examples of him asking us to think in ways that are contrary to our flesh and what comes naturally to us. Neuroplasticity is all over in the bible. By allowing God to heal our hurt from the past, and then embracing and noticing the blessings in the "today," we can rewire our brains with truth, freedom and love from God.

Today I focus on your relationship with your body. It can feel like your body is against you, and you can end up hating it. Before you know it, you are divided. Your mind and your thoughts seemingly in opposition with your body. It is important to realize that you and your body are physically one, and come alongside your body to support it, encourage it, and love it.

When we choose how we think and how we react to things, we slowly re-wire our brains. We get to choose patience, kindness self-control. This is incredibly empowering. When you realize you can control how your brain responds, this is ultimate freedom. One of the gifts God gives us is a sound-mind, but we have to choose it.We also get to choose our boundaries, and how much we allow others to effect our nervous systems.Since our nervous systems are responding as if we are in chronic danger, we also get to step back and look at our lives and decide how much of our lives are actually dangerous vs how much our brains are perceiving life as dangerous. thoughtbythoughthealing.com

Listening to your pain is a very important part of healing. God uses many ways to speak to us. Our pain is no different.Why is it there? What is the underlying emotion? What is reacting to? Shame, disappointment, anger, fear, another distressing emotion?

Interrupting the cyclical “fight or flight” pain response in the body includes naming it and feeling it. It’s not easy, it’s like breaking any habit.Name it: Calm, peace, confident, Joy. Feel it: What would that feel like in your body? Relaxed eyes? relaxed muscles, calm breathing, etc.Do it: Practice peace in your body by intentionally relaxing your muscles, breathing deep, etc.Deep Breathing can help us to give our brain’s a break from worrying about the past and future.