The Mindbodygreen Podcast

“Through my understanding of mind-body medicine, I was able to completely resolve my chronic pain,” explains Nicole Sachs, LCSW.  Sachs, psychotherapist and nationwide expert in the treatment of chronic pain, joins us today to explain how to tap into your emotions to cure chronic pain, the role of one’s belief systems, plus:  - Sachs’ experience with chronic pain (~2:15) - Her introduction to mind-body medicine (~5:15)  - The power of fear & meaning (~8:25)  - Jason’s experience with back pain (~13:50) - The mind-body connection (~16:00) - The Donnino study (~22:55) - Emotional exercises (~25:40) - Our emotional reservoir (~27:40) - The tool of JournalSpeak (~30:30) - Tracking & wearables (~31:20) - Belief systems & affirmations (~38:00) - How to instill this alignment into children (~42:45) - The role of confidence (~46:30) - Factors influencing chronic pain (~48:50) - Success stories (~50:50) - Closing thoughts (~58:30) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Sachs on Instagram (@nicolesachslcsw)  - Check o