In this episode of The SoberAwakening Podcast, host Tim Lyons speaks with Dr. Allison Andraski, Ph.D., who shares her journey from a science-focused career to exploring emotional healing as a means to manage chronic pain. Dr. Andraski discusses her experiences with pain management, the impact of meditation, and the emerging research on the connection between emotional expression and physical health. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and emotional honesty in the healing process, and how her holistic approach at Encompass Wellness LLC helps clients navigate their own healing journeys. Takeaways Dr. Andraski transitioned from a science-focused career to emotional healing. Chronic pain can be linked to emotional suppression. Meditation played a significant role in Dr. Andraski's healing journey. Emerging research supports the connection between emotional health and physical healing. Authenticity and emotional honesty are crucial for recovery. Clients often experience relief from pain through emotional expression. The medical system may not always provide the answers for chronic pain. Holistic approaches can complement traditional medical treatments. Emotions are essential for human experience and healing. There is hope for recovery, regardless of past experiences. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pain Management and Healing03:19 Allison's Journey Through Pain and Science10:32 The Shift from Medical to Emotional Healing15:39 The Role of Emotional Expression in Healing21:20 Comparing Medical Treatments to Emotional Healing23:39 Emerging Research on Emotional Healing26:54 Encompass Wellness: A Holistic Approach to Healing31:53 Getting Out of Our Heads and Into Our Bodies35:04 The Journey to Relief from Pain37:21 Navigating Medical Treatments and Emotional Healing39:27 Substance Abuse and the Emergence of Pain41:18 The Complexity of Emotional Suppression47:05 Authentic Honesty: The Path to True Healing49:32 The Intersection of Science and Spirituality