The Mind-Body Couple
Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!
The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/
Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com
Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ
And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy
Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional advice, psychotherapy, or counselling. If you choose to utilize any of the education, strategies, or techniques in this podcast you are doing so at your own risk.
Episodes
106 episodes
How to Desensitize Your Pain and Symptom Alarm System (Brain Retraining Practice Included)
Your body isn't damaged, but you're still feeling pain or symptoms? That's because chronic pain/symptoms often persists long after injuries heal due to a sensitized nervous system. In this illuminating episode, we unravel how your brain can mis...
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Episode 106
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33:51
Healing Chronic Pain and Symptoms can be SLOW... Here's why.
Ever found yourself frustrated that your chronic pain or symptoms aren't resolving as quickly as the success stories you've heard? You're not alone, and more importantly—you're not doing anything wrong. The truth about neuroplastic...
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Episode 105
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27:28
People Pleasing Triggers Chronic Pain/Symptoms. Here's What To Do About it!
Excessive people-pleasing isn't just a social habit—it's a physiological trigger for chronic pain and symptoms. In this revealing episode, we explore how constantly putting others' needs before our own creates a state of nervous system danger t...
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Episode 104
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39:10
Embodiment: The Missing Key to Healing Chronic Pain and Illness
Ever wondered why your pain/symptom persists despite countless treatments? The missing piece might be simpler than you think. Tanner and Anne reveal how our tendency to disconnect from uncomfortable bodily sensations actually perpetuates pain a...
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Episode 103
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30:54
Part 2: How do I know if my pain or symptoms are neuroplastic?
Your nervous system might be stuck in a state of high alert, creating very real pain and symptoms even when there's no physical damage. In this second part of our exploration into neuroplastic pain, we reveal the sensitization factors that make...
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Episode 102
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27:22
Part 1: How do I know if my pain or symptoms are neuroplastic?
How do you know when your chronic pain/symptoms are neuroplastic rather than structural? This question plagues countless people, who often find themselves caught between conflicting medical opinions, inconclusive test results, and treatments th...
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Episode 101
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35:00
OCD and Chronic Pain/Symptoms
The powerful connection between OCD patterns and chronic pain might be the missing puzzle piece in your healing journey. Tanner and Anne dive deep into how obsessive thinking and compulsive behaviors fuel neuroplastic symptoms, creating a cycle...
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Episode 100
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41:44
Parenting Your Inner Self: A Journey to Healing Chronic Pain and Illness
In today’s illuminating episode, we dive into the transformative concept of self-parenting—an essential practice that feeds our emotional needs while promoting healing from chronic pain and symptoms. With an engaging blend of personal anecdotes...
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Episode 99
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22:29
Juggling Parenthood and Healing: Navigating Chronic Pain with Balance and Self-Care
Parenting and chronic pain/illness—two life challenges that seem impossible to juggle, right? Join us, Tanner Murtaugh and Anne Hampson, as we unravel the intertwined complexities of nurturing our children while healing from neuroplastic pain a...
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Episode 98
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34:04
Overcoming Medical Trauma: Understanding Its Impact on Chronic Pain and Illness
Imagine navigating the complexities of a challenging week marked by your child's illness and a sudden power outage. That's precisely what we faced recently, and it highlighted how stress can make life seem all the more serious. Join us as we un...
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Episode 97
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27:09
Tanner's Flare-Up: Lessons from the Flu
After battling a relentless bout of stomach flu that turned our household upside down, we uncovered profound insights into the mind-body connection that we're excited to share with you. Picture this: each family member succumbs to illness, fear...
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Episode 96
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26:38
Processing Shame to Overcome Chronic Pain and Illness
What if processing shame could be the key to unlocking your healing journey from chronic pain and illness? Join us as we promise to unravel this complex emotion and its significant role in recovery. Our latest episode features an exploration of...
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Episode 95
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27:31
5 Habits Preventing You From Healing Your Chronic Pain & Illness
What if the key to alleviating chronic pain lies in the way we perceive and engage with our own emotions and habits? Join us as we tackle this intriguing question and uncover the habits that might be hindering your healing journey. We dive into...
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Episode 94
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32:19
Finding Purpose: Transforming Chronic Pain and Illness with Passion and Creativity
After years of battling with chronic neuroplastic pain, Tanner Murtaugh discovered the power of purposeful action as a transformative tool in their healing journey. Join us on the MindBodyCouple podcast, where we share how engaging in actions w...
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Episode 93
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25:49
The Unexpected Link: Connecting Chronic Symptoms, Obsessive Compulsive Patterns, and Anxiety
What if your dizziness and anxiety were more connected than you ever imagined? Join us in a groundbreaking conversation with Dr. Yonit Arthur, a board-certified audiologist and vestibular specialist, as we unravel the unexpected link between ch...
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Episode 92
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44:09
Retrain Your Brain: Harnessing Somatic Tracking to Conquer Chronic Pain and Illness
Discover the revolutionary approach to retraining your brain to conquer chronic pain and illness as we welcome a fresh start in the new year. Through candid reflections on our holiday experiences, we underscore the critical importance of easing...
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Episode 91
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31:21
Mystery Girl: Tanner Interviews Aoife about their Recovery from Chronic Symptoms
After enduring decades of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, Aoife, a courageous mind-body coach, graces our latest episode with her incredible journey to healing. As a child, Aoife was dubbed the "mystery girl" by doctors due to her endles...
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Episode 90
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38:07
Navigating Holiday Stress: Mind-Body Tools for Managing Chronic Pain and Embracing Imperfection
Ever felt the weight of the holiday season bearing down on you, especially when managing chronic pain or illness? You're not alone. Join us as we promise to equip you with a "mind-body holiday toolkit" designed to navigate the intense pressures...
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Episode 89
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23:27
Give Up Control??? Embrace Uncertainty!
Unlock the secrets to navigating uncertainty in your healing journey with insights from the MindBodyCouple podcast. Ever wondered how your nervous system's subconscious signals might be impacting your emotional regulation and perception of safe...
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Episode 88
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27:43
Healing Story: Simon's Journey Healing their Chronic Widespread Pain
What if the chronic pain you experience isn't just a physical ailment, but a complex interplay of emotions and neurological patterns? Join us on the MindBodyCouple podcast as Simon unravels his personal journey of battling chronic pain. Despite...
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Episode 87
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34:29
Blended States of the Nervous System Part 1: Balancing the Nervous System and Overcoming Chronic Pain/Symptoms Through Play
Imagine discovering a path to healing chronic pain/symptoms and trauma that involves something as simple and joyful as play. Join us, Tanner and Anne, as we embark on an insightful journey through the intricate workings of the autonomic n...
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Episode 86
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23:07
Unlearning Chronic Pain: Embracing Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy with Paul Lapointe
Imagine a world where chronic pain is not a lifelong sentence but a puzzle that can be solved. That's exactly what Paul Lapointe, our esteemed guest from the Pain Psychotherapy Canada Clinic, discovered on his remarkable journey. After facing h...
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Episode 85
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35:48
Understanding and Overcoming the Symptom Imperative: Why the Brain Triggers New Pain or Symptoms While Healing
In this episode we dive into discussing symptom imperative, a fascinating phenomenon where new symptoms arise as one heals from chronic pain/symptoms through a neuroplastic approach.We guide you through effective strategies for overcomi...
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Episode 84
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22:24
Taming the Spooky Beast: Reprocessing Chronic Pain/Symptoms Through Neuroplasticity and Mind-Body Strategies
Discover the secrets of taming the "spooky beast" of chronic pain/symptoms as we unravel the intricate dance between our brains and our bodies. Ever wondered how your brain's misinterpretation of signals keeps you ensnared in a relentless cycle...
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Episode 83
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25:18
Reintegrating into the Workplace: Overcoming Chronic Pain and Symptoms Through Mind-Body Strategies
In this episode of the MindBodyCouple podcast, Tanner reveals how chronic pain and mental health struggles led him away from work and into a cycle of avoidance that only deepened his challenges. Discover Tanner's personal story of healing throu...
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Episode 82
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27:09