Chronic Pain and the Power of Emotional Regulation

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Here in Session with Dr. Connor McClenahan

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21 episodes

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If you're like me, you're tired of social media creating artificial boundaries between us and them. Yet we share our most basic desires, fantasies, fears, defenses, and conscious human experience. The more intently we peer outward to understand another, the more we find ourselves looking inward. These conversations are topical dives into specific issues pertaining to psychology, emotion, connection, pain and human potential. Follow along to grow your understanding of yourself and the human experience.

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Chronic Pain and the Power of Emotional Regulation - Lindsay Mitchell

Here in Session with Dr. Connor McClenahan

55 minutes 2 seconds

5 months ago

Chronic Pain and the Power of Emotional Regulation - Lindsay Mitchell

Discover how Lindsay Mitchell, founder of Vital-Side, turned her struggle with chronic Lyme disease into a powerful journey of healing by unlocking the brain’s remarkable ability to restore physical health. Frustrated by the limits of Western medicine, she reveals why emotional healing is the missing piece in chronic illness recovery. Learn how embracing personal responsibility and the mind-body connection can empower you to take charge of your wellness. This episode dives into the surprising ways stress impacts gut health and why community support is a game-changer for healing. If you’re battling chronic pain or seeking holistic health solutions, Lindsay’s insights on brain retraining and nervous system regulation offer hope and practical steps forward.

Dr. Connor McClenahan is the director of Here Counseling, a group private practice in Los Angeles and Pasadena. Connor has a background in psychoanalytic theory and interpersonal neurobiology.

Trauma is experienced both psychologically and physically.
The body can internalize trauma, leading to chronic illness.
Western medicine often treats symptoms rather than root causes.
Emotional regulation is crucial for physical healing.
Personal responsibility empowers individuals in their healing journey.
Fear can exacerbate physical symptoms and inflammation.
Limbic brain retraining helps calm hyperreactive responses.
Creating safety and nurturing is essential for healing.
Community support plays a vital role in recovery.

Chapters

00:00 What is the Mind-Body Connection in Trauma?
10:47 How Did Lindsay Overcome Chronic Illness?
22:04 Can Shifting Your Mindset Lead to Healing?
29:50 What Role Does Cortisol Play in Stress and Health?
32:11 Why Does Stress Cause Food Sensitivities?
36:14 How Can Personal Responsibility Transform Your Health?
42:13 What Do Pain Signals Really Mean?
46:19 What is Limbic Brain Retraining and How Does it Work?
51:29 What Hope is There for Those Suffering from Chronic Pain?

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