062 - Jessica Shahinian
Jessica overcame years of mindbody symptoms that threatened to end not only her dance career but also her life. She’s a real-life example of how effective the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association’s approach is in curing chronic symptoms, and her personal recovery story fuels her passion for helping others recover around the world. Her educational GotPainCure videos have been viewed in 33 cou...
59m Mar 20, 2019
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061 - Steve Ozanich's Healing Checklist
I read The Great Pain Deception about a year and a half ago but only recently came across the part of Steve Ozanich's book that I feel many readers are missing.  In this week's episode I go over the quintessential playbook for healing your chronic pain. If you like what you hear and are listening on an Apple Device, please consider leaving us a review.  You can go to iTunes/Apple Podcasts and ...
26m Mar 13, 2019
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060 - Ryan Swobody (4x CrossFit Games Athlete)
I was browsing Instagram a couple of months ago and saw a post from Ryan Swobody in which he was talking about the necessity of making sure we're recognizing when we're on stress and emotional overload along with the things we can do to empty that filling bucket.  I knew I had to go and sit down and talk with him.  In this interview we talk about mental health but we also talk a lot about human...
50m Mar 06, 2019
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059 - I Feel
Vocabulary development could potentially be as beneficial for adults as it is children.  Imagine for a second if you could muster the strength to put "I Feel," before saying something.  "Honey, I feel really overwhelmed and ashamed that I did that," has a lot more power (for you) than "That pisses me off!"  In this episode, I discuss vocabulary development and how you can strengthen it. If you...
19m Feb 27, 2019
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058 - The Why and The Link
Why do chronic pain symptoms exist?  Typically we know "What" and sometimes we know "How," but we don't really know "Why."  In this episode I'm going to give you an easy technique you can start today to start finding and figuring out your "Why." If you're listening on an Apple Device, please consider leaving a 5 Star Written Review if you like what you hear.  Your review helps more people find...
20m Feb 20, 2019
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057 - Kevin Martillo Viner, PhD
RECOVERY STORY!  I found Kevin on the TMS Wiki and had to interview him.  There are so many scary diagnosis' out there and so many people claiming "my pain is real," and Kevin's story is truly remarkable: Spinal Stenosis, 4 Herniated and Ruptured Discs, Sciatica, Spondylolisthesis, Piriformis Syndrome, and Degenerative Disc Disease.  All healed and pain free through TMS work and now he is out o...
1hr 22m Feb 13, 2019
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056 - Rope-a-Dope
What if you invited your pain in and allowed it to punch itself out?  How long have you spent trying to go toe-to-toe with your symptoms and failed to have success?  Today is all about the same thing that has brought boxing success to so many stars in the past and could be the missing ingredient for you. Find us on Patreon: Become a Patron! Like us on Facebook: The Mind and Fitness Podcast on...
22m Feb 06, 2019
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055 - Dr. Alicia Batson
Dr. Batson completed her residency training at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, receiving dual-training in internal medicine and psychiatry. After a long battle of her own with the grasps of Chronic Pain, Dr. Batson redirected her life and has dedicated herself to treating TMS.  Dr. Batson is currently practicing out of Nashville, TN. Find Dr. Batson online at: AliciaBatsonMD.com...
1hr 7m Jan 30, 2019
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054 - Shame Part I
27 minutes of something you probably haven't thought of is coming at you today.  I want to talk about the role Shame has in your prolonged pain. I also spend some time debriefing on last week's episode of the podcast with Michele Hinsperger. Check out the podcast on Patreon at: Become a Patron! Like us on Facebook: The Mind and Fitness Podcast on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheMindand...
28m Jan 23, 2019
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053 - Michele Hinsperger
Hear how a shift in how someone thought about the root of her symptoms completely took them away.  This is a powerful 70 minutes of audio gold with someone who kicked TMS' ass not once but twice.  We talk through her variety of symptoms and flares, her own cure, her relapse and how she ultimately coped with the relapse and adjusted her life afterward.  Truly powerful. Books and resources menti...
1hr 14m Jan 16, 2019
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052 - Dr. Arlene Feinblatt and Dr. Eric Sherman
It's awesome having one expert who worked closely with Dr. Sarno on the show but what about TWO at the same time?!  Dr. Feinblatt and Dr. Sherman sat down with me for an hour to discuss chronic pain, the psychology behind it, things you can do today to get yourself out of it, along with some fun stories of practicing and curing over the last few decades. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts/i...
1hr 1m Jan 09, 2019
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051 - Dr. Sarno's Basics and New Years Resolutions
Happy New Year! It's an action-packed 17 minutes today to kickoff 2019.  Cigna launched a new ad-campaign that has me smiling; we are reviewing the 3 most basic ideas of Dr. Sarno AND I am talking New Years Resolutions. Check us out on Patreon for extra episodes and bonus content (or as a Thank You to the show): Become a Patron! Give us a Like on Facebook: The Mind and Fitness Podcast on Fac...
17m Jan 03, 2019
17m
050 - Trauma and Lists
It's the Post-Christmas Show and Episode #50 of the Podcast!  Today we're taking about Traumas and a tip you can use RIGHT NOW to help solve your pain. Don't forget to check us out on Patreon at: Patreon.com/themindandfitnesspodcast Give us a Like on Facebook at: The Mind and Fitness Podcast on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/TheMindandFitnessPodcast/?eid=ARDkKMLJk5v6TU5H5KYMIWLjZ_dQh6I3l3...
21m Dec 27, 2018
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049 - Brad Gutting
An Athlete, a UX Designer, a guy who has recovered from chronic pain.  I joined Brad Gutting at his apartment to sit down and talk for nearly an hour and a half about TMS, Dr. Sarno, Rage, Feelings, Athletic Pursuits, and ultimately what you can do to heal.  This is an action-packed episode that you don't want to miss. Please consider joining on as a Patron of the Podcast at: The Mind and Fitn...
1hr 28m Dec 19, 2018
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048 - Jennifer Mitchell
High School Teacher turned Yoga Mogul, Jennifer Mitchell owns 3 Yoga Studios in the Seattle-area. Today we discuss meditation, her Yoga journey, the importance of breathing, deeper healing, differentiating brain wave activity, along with a wide-variety of other topics and fun banter. Don't forget to give the Podcast a rating and review if you're listening on an Apple Device. The next written r...
1hr 11m Dec 12, 2018
1hr 11m
047 - Ralph Ruiz
Ankylosing Spondylitis is one of the scarier terms to type into Dr. Google in the midst of your chronic pain hell.  This is exactly what Ralph Ruiz was diagnosed with several years ago.  Stiffness and terrible pain every day, special diets, pharmaceuticals, etc.  Through MindBody Healing, Ralph is now pain free and has helped hundreds of people around the world also get pain free with the same ...
58m Dec 05, 2018
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046 - The Pain PT, Jim Prussack
A Physical Therapist helping treat TMS sounds like an oxymoron - yet - Jim Prussack from ThePainPT.com (http://www.thepainpt.com/?fbclid=IwAR3BWKRktGspMbeZ9On2-qgYCGAfF95cXW7bI4S-sx3Qbb1dvjfOD38nKHw)  is helping clients with it all the time.  Jim and I dive really deep into the world of chronic pain, why people could get stuck, things they can do RIGHT NOW to help themselves, etc.  This is hone...
59m Nov 28, 2018
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045 - Fear Part II
We're talking about FEAR again!  Why are we so afraid?  What is the biggest thing you can do RIGHT NOW to get rid of your pain?  Listen to this Podcast to find out.  I talk through some things people have recently discussed on Social Media and give some examples on where Fear has fueled a physiological response in people and in me. Support the Show on Patreon: Become a Patron! (https://www.pat...
39m Nov 21, 2018
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044 - I am now on Patreon!
Happy Friday! For awhile I have wondered how I could take this Podcast to the next level and make it even better and more interactive with the audience. Now, I'm on Patreon to do just that: The Mind and Fitness Podcast on Patreon (https://www.patreon.com/themindandfitnesspodcast) Patreon is a network for content creators. It allows us to better interact with our audience in different ways. It...
4m Nov 16, 2018
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043 - Dr. Margaret Chan
Dr. Margaret Chan is a licensed psychologist in both New Jersey and New York with clinical expertise in trauma work, developmental and health psychology since 2002.  Dr. Chan has helped cure patients over the years from disabling MindBody symptoms - she shares some of those stories and her insight in this engaging 75 minutes of knowledge-bombs! You can find and work with Dr. Chan by visiting ...
1hr 22m Nov 14, 2018
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042 - Ali Damron
Ali Damron is a Licensed Acupuncturist, a Mother of 2, a Personal Trainer, a Podcast Host, and she recovered from a hell of a 5-year-stint with chronic pain.  Ali is better than ever and has come to the podcast to share her story; what she learned along the way and what the final piece of her puzzle was. You can find Ali's website at: AliDamron.com You can find her on Facebook at: Ali Damron ...
55m Nov 07, 2018
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041 - Fear
The biggest driving force behind your pain is Fear.  The Fear of activity.  The Fear of being social.  The Fear of pain.  The Fear of getting better.  The Fear of conquering this thing.  Fear is the Greatest Power of All and it is the one that is squarely on YOU to overcome.  Today, in a short episode, I talk purely about FEAR. Please consider leaving an iTunes/Apple Podcasts review for the sh...
19m Oct 31, 2018
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040 - Adam Heller
Adam Heller is the author and creator of the well-known "Zero Pain Now," program.  Zero Pain Now was tested and piloted at The Mayo Clinic for patients with Chronic Pain and had a 97% cure rate - 97%!  Adam joins me for a fascinating conversation about the origins of the program, why he created the program and some really great stories that have occurred since he developed this.  Zero Pain Now ...
59m Oct 24, 2018
59m
039 - Jeremy Whitacre
We LOVE success stories!  This is my all-time favorite success story.  Jeremy Whitacre struggled with back and neck pain for a long time; he sought the help of medical specialists and ultimately an experience with a chiropractor was what he needed to know that he needed to be the one to cure his pain. Jeremy Whitacre wrote a killer story of his 100% eradication of pain symptoms.  I've brought ...
56m Oct 17, 2018
56m
038 - Nicole Sachs Q&A Part II
Nicole Sachs, LCSW, IS BACK with Part II of our Q&A session we started last week. Nicole Sachs is one of the most respected healers in Chronic Pain. Nicole joins me for the second half of a Two Part Q&A Session where we dive deep into healing chronic pain as we take YOUR questions. Please consider leaving an iTunes/Apple Podcasts review (seriously, it will take you one minute). Check us out ...
54m Oct 10, 2018
54m
037 - Nicole Sachs Q&A Part I
Nicole Sachs, LCSW, is one of the most respected healers in Chronic Pain.  Nicole joins me for the first half of a Two Part Q&A Session where we dive into the origins of chronic pain, the role of diet, what you need to know to heal, etc.  This is an action-packed 50 minutes! Please consider leaving an iTunes/Apple Podcasts review (seriously, it will take you one minute). Check us out on Faceb...
50m Oct 03, 2018
50m
036 - You Need to Go Darker
Are you struggling to get through this TMS healing?  Are you stuck in that limbo between this being psychosomatic and physical in root?  Do you feel like you've "done the work," but are not getting the benefits?  This episode is for you.  It's time to go dark.  This is a short one - only 18 minutes.  Join me! The Mind and Fitness Podcast Facebook Page (https://www.facebook.com/TheMindandFitnes...
18m Sep 26, 2018
18m
035 - Dr. David Schechter
The author of "Think Away Your Pain," joins the podcast today to talk about TMS, Stress, Chronic Pain, Chronic Illness, and some techniques you can use to relieve some of your symptoms.  Dr. Schechter practices out of Culver City, CA and also worked in the office with Dr. John Sarno while he was in medical school in New York. As always, please take a few minutes to leave a written review on iT...
1hr 3m Sep 19, 2018
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034 - TMS and Chronic Pain are a Good Thing
The speedometer in your car tells you how fast you're going and the RPM meter lets you know when you're pushing it too hard; what if we had something like this for ourselves? I breakdown the 2500+ listens from August as well - the best month for the podcast ever! Best way to support the Podcast and keep it going is by leaving an iTunes/Apple Podcasts review; tap 5 Stars and tap "Write a Revie...
22m Sep 12, 2018
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033 - Kelsey Graham from KBGWellness.com
Kelsey Graham healed a myriad of symptoms including chronic Pelvic Pain and Fibromyalgia. We deep-dive into her past and see the Symptom Imperative in motion; when one problem heals, another problem begins. With Kelsey's background and coaching we also spent a bit of time talking about nutrition, dieting (right and wrong ways). Kelsey is working on a book on the MindBody Connection in additio...
1hr 9m Sep 05, 2018
1hr 9m
032 - Who Can and Can't Heal from Chronic Pain?
A lot of people are stuck in the cycle of chronic pain and I recently got asked to discuss an article on the people who can and cannot heal.   I give my opinions on why some people are stuck and some tips on where they can get unstuck. I also discuss an article I wrote for a website recently about my chronic pain story.  Once I got it all down on paper it was really amazing to see how much we ...
23m Aug 29, 2018
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031 - Michael Galinsky (Co-Creator of "All the Rage, Saved by Sarno")
Michael Galinsky is a filmmaker from Chapel Hill, North Carolina - he started making films in the late 80s.  Galinsky is most known by the TMS/Sarno crowd for his co-creating of "All the Rage," a film that follows Michael through his chronic pain all the way to his full healing (link below).  I sit down with Galinsky as we discuss some of his projects, his encounters with Dr. Sarno, his take on...
1hr Aug 22, 2018
1hr
030 - Your Pep Talk
Chronic Pain and Chronic Illness is an elevated Fight-or-Flight response; it is your Sympathetic Nervous System on overdrive. In this episode I discuss some of the physiology involved in this along with some simple things you can do to amp up the Rest-and-Digest side - which is the Parasympathetic Nervous System. I also reiterate your safety; if you have the opportunity to listen to this podcas...
18m Aug 15, 2018
18m
029 - Janette Barber
Janette Barber was a comedy producer and the Head Writer for the Rosie O'Donnell Show during it's apex; she won 5 Emmy Awards on that show along with another Emmy as a writer for "The View." Janette also spent 12 years as a Stand Up Comedian - appearing on Showtime, Comedy Central, and A&E. Most recently, Janette had a show on The Food Network called "Lighten Up," as well as a couple of shows o...
1hr 4m Aug 08, 2018
1hr 4m
028 - Jennifer Hintenberger
It is rare to be literally the Best in the World at anything, let alone a competitive sport. Jennifer Hintenberger is a competitive Kettlebell Sport Athlete out of Eastern Canada. Her videos on Instagram (@jennifer.hintenberger) and YouTube caught my eye initially - she holds 15 World Records and is an International Kettlebell Marathon Federation World Champion. We talk through some of her impr...
55m Aug 01, 2018
55m
027 - BONUS SHOW: My Radio Debut from 2008
I just learned that "National Intern Day" was a thing and it is TODAY! My love for podcasting and broadcasting started a long time ago but in 2007 I had the opportunity to start interning at 950 KJR Sports Radio in Seattle.  This interview is from the week before college graduation in June of 2008; this was done by Elise Woodward during her time at KJR.  My final day on the job I got to be inte...
8m Jul 26, 2018
8m
026 - The ACE Study and Curing Your Pain
What is the ACE Study?  It's the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study; from 1995-1997 the study gauged long-term health impact of people who experienced a variety of types of traumas as children.  Dr. Hanscom and I talked about this on last week's episode but I realized that many people were not aware of this study. I also talk through your path out of chronic pain.  How did I do it?  How can y...
23m Jul 25, 2018
23m
025 - Dr. David Hanscom
How does a well-known Spine Surgeon treat and cure hundreds of patients of chronic health problems without surgery?  Dr. David Hanscom is the author of "Back in Control," and has been practicing medicine in Seattle for decades.  You can find his work at BackinControl.com I met with Dr. Hanscom at the Washington Athletic Club in Downtown Seattle to talk about the real cause of chronic pain and ...
1hr 13m Jul 18, 2018
1hr 13m
024 - Red Phoenix Nutrition w/ Sarah Stoiber-Kumar
Sarah Stoiber-Kumar is a nutrition coach in Chicago and is the Owner of Red Phoenix Nutrition.  Sarah's methodology is different from many nutrition coaches in that a large part of her evaluation in building plans for her clients is around stressors and what is going on in their life, as opposed to the standard Height + Weight + Gender + Age. In this episode we discuss all of the things that g...
55m Jul 11, 2018
55m
023 - June Results + The Best Of from 2017
It's a Holiday Week so instead of interviewing someone I thought I'd go back into the archives and pull out some clips from a few episodes that aired last year.  Lots of good nuggets in here - if you like the few minute clips that play you can go back into past episodes to listen to it in it's entirety. I also go through the massive 40% increase in downloads in June as well as the full demogra...
55m Jul 04, 2018
55m
022 - Thank You Dr. Sarno
I asked social media the question: "How is your life different since you found Dr. Sarno's work?"  The answers were awesome - I address each of the responses, including the ones where people may need a pep talk. This episode falls right between the anniversary of Dr. Sarno's death and when I found Dr. Sarno's work.  My life was changed the day I bought that book. *The introduction was taken f...
34m Jun 27, 2018
34m
021 - Christie Uipi
Christie Uipi is the Associate Director of the Pain Psychology Center in Los Angeles.  After she overcame and cured her chronic health issues, she began treating and curing chronic pain patients with psychotherapy.  Christie is currently traveling to Boulder, Colorado multiple times per week to work on a clinical study showing the success of psychotherapy for chronic back pain. Please leave a ...
47m Jun 20, 2018
47m
020 - Trevor Russell
Trevor Russell is an expert speaker, trainer and sales consultant in the Gold Coast of Australia.  Trevor battled close to 30 years of chronic pain before discovering Sarno and eliminating his debilitating struggle.  Sarno's work now carries over into Trevor's business relationships as he applies the knowledge he learned through the book into corporate coaching.  The memories of healing bring T...
52m Jun 13, 2018
52m
019 - Positive vs. Negative Emotions, May Results and The Beaker of Health
What is more powerful? Positive Emotions or Negative Emotions? I posed this question on my Instagram last week and the results were surprising. I talk through them here. I also discuss the May Podcast Statistics and the Beaker of Health. As always, the best thing you can do to support the show is to leave a review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes - please hit 5 Stars and Write a Review if you enjoy w...
26m Jun 06, 2018
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018 - Barry Napier
Barry Napier has worked with clients over the years in both nutrition AND behavioral change.  I have actually known Barry for years and he is one of the more charismatic guys I have met.  Though we dabble a bit in fitness and lifestyle, the meat of our conversation is around Behavior Change and how elements of our personalities cause us to either thrive or tumble.
49m May 30, 2018
49m
017 - Fires, Stories and Pain!
Pre-Memorial Day Weekend Episode kicks off with the tale of when the fire alarms woke the family up yesterday morning! I also tell some stories about what it TMS really is - who can get it?  Why does it occur?  Why is being nice to each other really critical for future health? Please support the show by showing some love on iTunes/Apple Podcast Store.  You can also find me on Google Play and ...
20m May 23, 2018
20m
016 - Katelyn Michals, L.AC.
Katelyn Michals is a practicing Acupuncturist out of Milwaukee, WI.  She struggled through chronic back pain until she listened to "Healing Back Pain," on Audio Book.  Like many, Dr. Sarno changed her life forever.  Listen in as Katelyn and I talk through her story, her career, her methodology and some of her future plans. As always: The best way to support this show is to leave a review on Ap...
54m May 16, 2018
54m
015 - I'm Baaaaack..
It's been a few months..  Where have I been? How did the death of a friend of mine even further prove the point that chronic pain is often linked to stress and emotions?  Take a listen and find out.
9m May 09, 2018
9m
014 - Steve Ozanich
#1 International Best-Selling Author of "The Great Pain Deception" along with 2 other titles joins the show. Steve Ozanich is a leader in MindBody healing and escaped decades of pain, suffering and hundreds of thousands of dollars in expense to heal himself and help heal the world. We talk in long-form about chronic illness, disease, athletics, faulty medical advice, healing and some simple tec...
57m Jan 03, 2018
57m
013 - Conscious vs. Unconscious and WHY It Matters
Excuse my destroyed voice in this episode - in the midst of a ManCold. I talk about the Conscious Mind vs. the Unconscious Mind.  How are they different, what functions do they serve, why they are important.
19m Dec 20, 2017
19m