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The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

Hosted by: Nicole Sachs, LCSW

Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW is a speaker, writer, and psychotherapist who has dedicated her life and her practice to the treatment of chronic pain and conditions.  She is the author of MIND YOUR BODY, and the creator of...

Episodes

S1 Ep153: Episode 153 - Burnout, Self-Worth, and Self-Pity

Season #1 Episode #153

We all define burnout in our own ways. What I mean by this is that only you can know when you're really on the edge of losing your joy and energy for life. I have felt this edge lately. For this reason, I am deciding...
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S1 Ep152: Episode 152 - Back Pain, Sciatica, Coccydynia, and Unnecessary Surgery with Jacqueline

Season #1 Episode #152

Jacqueline was always a "good girl" - putting pressure on herself to get straight A's, be thin and pretty, and always be the light for other people. When her debilitating back pain began in her 20's, she had no idea...
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S1 Ep151: Episode 151 - Trauma Bonding

Season #1 Episode #151

We all do it, and most of it is unconscious. We "seek" out relationships - friendships and love relationships - that mirror unresolved ones from childhood. Sometimes people treat us with neglect, abuse, shaming,...
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S1 Ep150: Episode 150 - REAL TIME HEAL - Childhood Trauma, Back Pain, Depression, and More with Mariel

Season #1 Episode #150

My interview with Mariel started out as a success story - because she is! Mariel was so debilitated with pain that she was actively contemplating ending her life, and now she is amazing with 80% of her severe pain...
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S1 Ep149: Episode 149 - The Real Reason Parenting is Hard

Season #1 Episode #149

We all feel so overwhelmed by the needs of others, and the way it feels to withstand their struggles - whether it be our children, or other significant people in our lives. But what if our suffering over their...
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S1 Ep148: Episode 148 - Post Viral Myalgia, Anxiety, Vertigo and more with Shelly

Season #1 Episode #148

Wow - Shelly had so many diagnoses I had to pick just a few to put on the title of this episode. She was also dealing with many heavy life stressors. In the end, Shelly is grateful for the pain, as she was brought to...
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S1 Ep147: EPISODE 147 - Subconsciously Wanting to be Rescued is a Trauma Response

Season #1 Episode #147

It is normal and natural to want help, support, love, kindness, and ease. The trouble arises when we want to be "rescued", often subconsciously, from the struggles of life. This can be a response to the trauma of not...
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S1 Ep146: Episode 146 - Tinnitus and Vestibular Disease with Rachelle

Season #1 Episode #146

Rachelle suffered immensely with the symptoms of dizziness and tinnitus. I hear from many people around the world about their struggles with these life-stopping symptoms, and Rachelle was no different. Her journey was...
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S1 Ep145: Episode 145 - Embracing a Greater Perspective on Life

Season #1 Episode #145

Today is a bit of a mini-sode. I am about to leave for OMEGA and I didn't want to leave you without a pod this week. It's little, but it's mighty. Listen with your whole heart. The only thing that matters is: How do...
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S1 Ep144: Episode 144 - Severe Back Pain with Joe Tunon

Season #1 Episode #144

Joe Tunon was my very first truth warrior. His YouTube videos have helped many thousands of people walk this path with confidence, and faith in the process. I'm so thrilled to share his story now with my podcast...
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S1 Ep143: Episode 143 - Grief and Self-Care

Season #1 Episode #143

When grief hits, no matter how "prepared" you may be, it can feel like an attack to the Nervous System. For me, in these past few weeks following the Surfside, Miami building collapse and the loss of my dear friend...
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S1 Ep142: Episode 142 - Plantar Fasciitis, Chronic Fatigue, and Elimination Diets with Ruthie

Season #1 Episode #142

Ruthie's story typifies my strongest feeling about this work: Chronic pain is an epidemic of fear. Her foot pain, which started in one localized place, soon ballooned into pain in 11 places in her body. Fear begot...
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