It's Not in Your Head
Welcome to It's Not in Your Head Podcast, with Dan and Juz. Dr. Dan is a Sports Physician and Justine a Pain Coach and patient. We have come together to find ways to manage complex pain better for both patients and providers. New episodes will come out bi-weekly on all major platforms.
It's Not in Your Head
39 Chronic Pain, Mood & Stress: Strategies to Impact the Mind-Body Connection
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Mood dysregulation and chronic stress are not just consequences of chronic pain — they are active amplifiers of it. This episode covers the physiological and psychological mechanisms that connect emotional wellbeing to pain output, and introduces practical strategies patients can implement immediately, including:
- Diaphragmatic breathing techniques
- Mindfulness integration into daily routines
- Movement-based mood regulation
The goal is to help patients build genuine agency over the anxiety, depression, and stress that commonly co-exist with chronic pain — without minimizing the biological reality of what they are experiencing.
Resources:
www.iniyh.com/episodes/ep-39-mood-stress-management
www.resilientwarriorcoachingllc.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:51 Understanding Sensitization and Pain Management
05:05 Exploring Allostatic Load and Stress
10:32 Breathing Techniques for Stress Relief
20:42 Movement and Stress Management
24:37 Overcoming Injury Setbacks
25:38 The Importance of Adaptability with Movement
27:15 Breathing Techniques for Better Health
33:08 Mindfulness and Breathing Integration
38:38 Acceptance and Goal Setting
43:14 Final Thoughts and Resources