Best Nicole Sachs LCSW Podcasts (2025)

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S4 E2: REAL TIME HEAL - Long Covid, Vaccine Reactions, and Chronic Fatigue with Shawna 1:05:35

4d ago1:05:35

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We have been hearing from many of you that you want more REAL TIME HEALS, and we have heeded the call. Shawna is a warrior who has fought her way back from many complications of Long COVID (she saw over 30 doctors!) and has made a lot of headway, but she still felt a bit stuck.This is precisely what RTHs are for! Today we discuss the complexity of …

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Putting Out Your Emotional Fires So You Can Heal (Nicole Sachs, LCSW) 1:18:46

27d ago1:18:46

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On this new episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, psychotherapist and leading pain clinician Nicole Sachs, LCSW, joins host Christie Uipi, LCSW, for an in-depth conversation about the ways our repressed emotions, resistance patterns, and expectations impact our pain and symptoms. Tune in to hear major insights from Nicole’s personal healing …

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Ep 11b. Understanding the Mind-Body Connection: How Thoughts & Emotions Affect Physical Health & Vice Versa (Part 2 of 2) 36:52

2d ago36:52

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Send us a text Welcome to Part Two! Today, we’re diving deeper into the fascinating topic of the mindbody connection. In this episode, we explore how the mindbody connection contributes to symptoms and what cutting-edge fMRI technology reveals about how the brain processes acute (short-term) versus chronic (long-term) pain. Discover a third classif…

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Ep 11a. Understanding the Mind-Body Connection: How Thoughts & Emotions Affect Physical Health & Vice Versa (Part 1 of 2) 19:31

8d ago19:31

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Send us a text Welcome to Content Series 1! Today, I'll delve into the fascinating topic of the Mindbody Connection. In Part 1, discover how mental states like worry, sadness, and anger manifest in physical symptoms. I'll explain the intertwined nature of our thoughts, emotions, and bodily sensations and why recognizing this connection is crucial f…

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S4 E1 Internal Family Systems (IFS) with Gabby Bernstein 41:38

11d ago41:38

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HAPPY NEW YEAR. Today we ring in 2025 with a very special friend of the pod, Gabby Bernstein. Gabby and I first met several years ago when she was struggling with some chronic issues. She found great success in JournalSpeak, and came on the pod to discuss. Check out our first episode here: S1 EP76: EPISODE 76 - GABBY BERNSTEIN'S TMS JOURNEY Gabby's…

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S3 E119 A Message for 2025 - The Magic of "I Don't Know" 21:03

18d ago21:03

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Here we are! The last pod of 2024. What a year. If there's one thing I embraced in the last 12 months, it's "I DON'T KNOW." And the more I think about it, it's a tremendous relief and the most fertile ground for change and awakening. Today, we talk about why the human brain resists "I don't know," and the big benefits of exchanging that fear for cu…

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S3 E118 - All Things MIND YOUR BODY and Exclusive Content with Lisa Schlosberg 47:39

25d ago47:39

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With MIND YOUR BODY's premier quickly approaching, I wanted to take a moment to re-post an incredible conversation I had on Lisa Schlosberg's Out of the Cave podcast on the day pre-orders began. Lisa and I have been friends and colleagues for years, and we are both living this work every day. When we get together, there is always such a rich TMS di…

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S3 E 117 - The Shame of "Failing" our Children 25:32

1M ago25:32

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WIth the holidays upon us, sometimes it's hard to keep ourselves from reflecting on our shortcomings. Are we doing enough? Is it as magical as it needs to be? Are we resentful because, "no one ever did this for me!?" Is everything such a trigger - family, kids, "planned fun", money, etc.? Even the most positive Holiday experience can include a meas…

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Ep 10. Self-Compassion: A Powerful Healing Tool for Chronic Pain Relief and Overall Wellbeing 40:03

1M ago40:03

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Send us a text Join my insightful conversation with Sally Tether (a friend, and former chronic migraine sufferer) as we delve into the importance of self-compassion in the chronic pain journey and everyday life. We explore how adopting a kinder, gentler, and understanding approach toward oneself can significantly impact chronic pain and overall wel…

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S3 E116: Back Pain, Relapse, and Living in the "Messy Middle" with Jacqueline 57:05

1M ago57:05

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When you speak to us, we hear you. People have been asking for more content that isn't simply a success story - they want to hear about the "messy middle" as I like to call it. The dark corners of recovery when things feel really hard and hopeless even though you've seen light before. When I first met Jacqueline, she was down for the count with bac…

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S3 E115: Inner Child Work Just Might Save Your Ass This Holiday Season 20:12

2M ago20:12

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As we enter into the holiday season, I'm popping in here to offer you a little guidance and perspective at a time when many humans get stuck in their big feelings. Inner child work, the way I teach it, has the power to free you from the pitfalls that can lead to symptoms, triggers, and short tempers. Join us today as I share some tips from my new b…

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Ep 9. Managing Holiday Stress: A Mindbody (TMS) Approach to Staying Migraine & Symptom-Free this season 37:40

2M ago37:40

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Send us a text Join me in this episode as we discuss the joys and challenges of the holiday season, specifically focusing on how to handle the potential stressors that may arise. We explore various strategies to anticipate and manage stress, maintain mindbody health, and prevent flare-ups of chronic pain symptoms. Learn the importance of preparatio…

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S3 E 114: Hip Pain, Food Intolerance, Fear, Nervous System Regulation and more - BreakAwake Member Q&A 47:33

2M ago47:33

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There's nothing like getting together for a Q&A with our BreakAwake Membership Community. We are so close and I get to know everyone so well - and their questions are always so open and vulnerable. They cut right to the heart of what we're doing here, and I love to answer them for all of you! Today we cover a wide variety of topics, among them Hip …

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S3 E113 - Sarno, Back Pain, Pelvic Pain - Skepticism and Science with Dr. Rachel Gofman 48:26

2M ago48:26

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When Rachel Gofman was in college, she had terrible back pain - just like me! After going down the Western Medical rabbit hole to no avail, she discovered Dr. Sarno and her back pain subsided completely. But years later, when Rachel was in her Doctorate program for Physical Therapy, acute and widespread pelvic pain struck. Similar to me as well, th…

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S3 E112 - Vaccine Reactions and Chronic Illness 39:19

2M ago39:19

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Once in a while, something happens to me that is very personal but also salient as a teaching tool for TMS, and I feel it’s important to be brave and vulnerable enough to bring it to you. Today is one of those days. Last week, I chose to get vaccinated for Flu and Covid, something I have done at least a couple of times with no incident. What ensued…

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Ep 8. Body Scan Meditation 10:41

2M ago10:41

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Send us a text **** DON'T LISTEN WHILE DRIVING!! **** Regulating your nervous system and sending signals of safety to the brain are essential steps toward reducing—and even eliminating—neuroplastic symptoms like migraines. This Body Scan Meditation offers a tool to help you soothe your nervous system, practice mindfulness, and tune into the message…

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Ep 7. Are you worrying yourself sick? The effects of worry on the body (with tips to stop ruminating) 28:06

2M ago28:06

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Send us a text This video addresses the detrimental effects of chronic worry on the nervous system, emphasizing its role in its potential to cause various health issues. I discuss the importance of normalizing worry while highlighting the dangers of prolonged rumination. The video offers insights into the science of worry, the negative bias of the …

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S3 E111 - Grief, Neurological Disease, Unhealed Injuries, and Pro Sports with Kamila 54:04

3M ago54:04

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Kamila has been through a lot. Not the least of which has been living in a very sensitive body since birth. A gifted athlete and loving sister, Kamila's life was rocked when the pandemic halted her professional beach volleyball career and then her beloved teenage brother was diagnosed with cancer. Looking back, Kamila has had TMS for her whole life…

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S3 E110 - Migraines, POTS, Panic Attacks, Anxiety: Chronic No More 30:39

3M ago30:39

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There is nothing I love more than to bring you inspiration and truth from people walking this path all over the world… and, of course, from myself. Today on the podcast, we talk about a post I read this morning on our BreakAwake Membership Community. Lauren had been doing this work for a period of time and almost completely eliminated her chronic m…

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Ep 6. The Hidden Truth Behind MIGRAINE TRIGGERS: A New Perspective for Migraine RELIEF 35:12

3M ago35:12

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Send us a text Join me as I talk to Sally Tether about our experience with Migraine Triggers and the new approach that has helped us both to radically reduce our migraines! You will gain insights from the shift in perspective taken in the healing journey of 2 FORMER Chronic Migraine Sufferers. We discuss all of the things we felt triggered us, the …

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Joy, Play, and Fun: The Keys to Long Term Healing (Rachel Mooers, LMFT) 1:11:01

3M ago1:11:01

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Join Christie Uipi, LCSW, and Rachel Mooers, LMFT, for an uplifting talk about the very important role of play, joy, and fun in the healing process. If your chronic symptoms make it feel like joy, play, and fun are out of reach, stick with us because this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how playfulness can be used to break the pain-fear cycle …

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S3 E 109: Symptom-Free For Years: Best Practices for Getting and Staying Well with Gigi Cockell 57:02

3M ago57:02

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Gigi Cockell first found me in a space of complete despair. She was bed-bound with chronic pelvic pain which she described as a 15/10. This was after years of different chronic symptoms, both common and bizarre. After doing the work to regulate her nervous system, complete with a robust JournalSpeak practice, Gigi found me and asked to come on the …

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S3 E108 How to Overcome Resistance and Do What's Good for You 36:02

3M ago36:02

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Resistance in life is the essential blockage that stands between each of us and everything we want and need. It's so tricky how this voice can whisper in our ears, making excuses, talking us out of things, or convicting us to put things off. This will not do! I want you to get this, and I want you to heal. I want you to live a life of freedom, and …

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S3 E 107 - Control (or lack thereof), Judgement (of self and others), Migraines, Pelvic Pain, and MORE - Sept Q&A 57:08

3M ago57:08

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The best part of our Membership Community is being with you LIVE on Zoom and seeing your faces, holding space for your fear and confusion, and answering your questions. It's so intimate and human, and it is the way we heal. Today's episode is a fantastic Q&A that covers so many topics - Control issues, self (and other) judgement, migraines, pelvic …

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S3 E106 - From Unending Headaches (Migraine) to Total Freedom with Manon 54:01

4M ago54:01

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The way I found Manon (and she found me!) is nothing short of amazing. After suffering with persistent headaches for weeks on end, Manon was at a breaking point. Although she was relieved that the expensive brain scan had come back negative, the panic and suffering the headaches brought was too much for her to bear. Manon was not sure she could go …

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S3 E106 - MIND YOUR BODY THE BOOK IS HERE 40:23

4M ago40:23

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Today is a HUGE day for me, and for all of us. My new book, MIND YOUR BODY, is LIVE and on sale for pre-order! THANK YOU from my heart to all of you who have been relentless in your own healing. I am so excited and grateful to be able to hand you a book - ONE PLACE where every step of healing lives. This healing is for you, and YOU can be part of t…

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S3 E105 Chronic Illness is a Family Disease - A Caretaker’s Story with Aaron Tiger 58:52

4M ago58:52

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This podcast has been around for a while now, so it's rare that I get to say that something is a "first ever." Today is one of those rare days. When I first interviewed Suzanne Tiger about her stunning chronic illness and pain recovery after 12 years of constant suffering, the story of her supportive husband Aaron got my attention. I spend all of m…

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S3, E 104 Family Boundaries, Anxiety, UTIs, MS, and more - YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED 59:41

4M ago59:41

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The best part of our Membership Community is being with you LIVE on Zoom and seeing your faces, holding space for your fear and confusion, and answering your questions. It's so intimate and human, and it is the way we heal. Today's episode is a fantastic Q&A that covers so many topics - Family Boundaries, Anxiety, UTIs, MS, and so many other topics…

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Throw Some Ass, Free the Mind: How Sophie Hawley-Weld of SOFI TUKKER Conquered Back Pain 49:41

4M ago49:41

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Sophie Hawley-Weld, of the iconic musical duo Sofi Tukker, suffered from chronic migraines and back pain that was so severe it jeopardized her thriving career and livelihood. Sophie’s journey, like those of many other chronic pain sufferers, took many twists and turns. It wasn’t until Sophie learned how to meld a brain-based approach with body-base…

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S3 E103: Rachel Platten’s Crazy Inspirational Recovery from Back Pain, Panic, Anxiety, and More 1:07:54

5M ago1:07:54

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This interview is one for the history books. Not only is Rachel's story CRAZY inspirational, the magic that accompanies our knowing one another and the synergy of how it unfolded is uncommon and moving. I can't wait to share this one with you! Note: we had some unforeseen technical issues in the last 5 minutes of our talk, so please forgive the aud…

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S3 E102: RELAPSE and Freedom on the Other Side with Barb 43:14

5M ago43:14

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Barb walked into my life on a chilly Saturday in February. She had flown all the way from New Jersey to Chicago to attend my first ever in person retreat - one of 20 people in attendance! Over the years I have watched Barb grow and flourish, releasing all of her chronic pain and first appearing on this podcast Season 1 Episode 41.She then wrote up …

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Non-Pain Symptoms are Curable! (Yonit Arthur, AuD) 1:11:03

5M ago1:11:03

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“The brain can create or amplify any sensation in any part of the body, and the mindbody connection is relevant to all health conditions.” This truth is how Christie Uipi, LCSW, and renowned Audiologist, Dr. Yonit Arthur kick off an enlightening discussion about healing non-pain conditions with a mindbody approach. Tune in to hear how your thoughts…

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Ep 5. MindBody Healing - Many Names For the Same Concept (TMS, MBS, PPD, PDP, etc.) 20:48

5M ago20:48

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Send us a text Join me as I discuss the complexities of the various MindBody healing terminologies with Sally Tether. Stemming from pioneers like Dr. John Sarno, we discuss others who are now carrying on his work and putting their own terminology in place. The discussion includes different terms like TMS (Tension Myositis Syndrome), MindBody syndro…

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S3 E101: The MindBody Connection, The ANSR, and Ascension with “Nicole-isms” PART 3 33:09

5M ago33:09

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PART THREE! People in our communities often refer to their favorite "Nicole-isms" - things I say over and over that hold a great deal of guidance for your recovery. We decided to dedicate a few podcasts to a deep dive into what I mean by some of these phrases, and how you can get the most out of them to aid in your ease and progress on this path. T…

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Ep 4. Does Time REALLY Heal All (Emotional) Wounds? 7:28

5M ago7:28

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore the widely accepted notion that "time heals all wounds." I reflect on how I once believed in time's healing power, and how that belief has evolved with a deeper understanding of the MindBody connection. If you currently have the impression that time has been working just fine for you to bury the past, I'd …

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S3 E101: Family Systems and Radical Acceptance with "Nicole-isms" - PART 2 29:55

5M ago29:55

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PART TWO! People in our communities often refer to their favorite "Nicole-isms" - things I say over and over that hold a great deal of guidance for your recovery. We decided to dedicate a few podcasts to a deep dive into what I mean by some of these phrases, and how you can get the most out of them to aid in your ease and progress on this path. Tod…

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Ep 3. My Story – MindBody Healing Ended Chronic Migraine & Brought Me Back To Life! 47:02

5M ago47:02

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Send us a text In this episode, I share my personal journey from daily headaches in my teens to chronic migraines as an adult, and from their onset to discovering and implementing MindBody healing techniques for relief. I’m transparent that the road was not always a straight one. I talked about taking two steps forward and one back, but the reality…

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Ep 2. Sally’s Healing Journey – From Chronic Migraine to Enjoying Life! 38:14

6M ago38:14

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Send us a text I’m joined by Sally Tether, who shares her journey of healing from chronic migraine pain through MindBody techniques. Sally takes us through her 31-year experience, from childhood headaches to chronic migraines in adulthood. We discuss her various treatments, medication overuse, and the profound impact of finding the right resources.…

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S3 E100: Sending a Message of Safety to the Nervous System with "Nicole-isms" - PART 1 28:58

6M ago28:58

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People in our communities often refer to their favorite "Nicole-isms" - things I say over and over that hold a great deal of guidance for your recovery. We decided to dedicate a few podcasts to a deep dive into what I mean by some of these phrases, and how you can get the most out of them to aid in your ease and progress on this path. Today, we are…

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S3 E99: Mindset and the Neuroscience of Transforming Chronic Pain 28:14

6M ago28:14

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S3 E99 Lately, many of Lisa and my conversations have been focused on the essential role of MINDSET in transforming chronic pain. Today on the podcast, we revisit an episode that got a ton of great feedback last winter when it first came out. In it, I discussed a bout of severe wrist pain that came out of nowhere, what it could have meant for me if…

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Ep 1. A MindBody Healing Approach to Migraine Pain Reduction 13:23

6M ago13:23

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Send us a text In this episode, I’ll explain how migraine pain can be triggered by our current (and past) stress and emotions that create tension within our bodies, dysregulate the Nervous System, and send danger signals to the Brain, which then triggers pain. It is this MindBody approach to chronic pain reduction I used to end my chronic migraine …

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#98: S3 Ep98: Anxiety, Vertigo, Migraine, Long Covid, and WAKING UP with Jonah Primo 1:07:34

6M ago1:07:34

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When Jonah Primo, host of the in-app podcast Work in Progress on the WAKING UP app contacted us, Lisa and I were elated. We are long time fans of WAKING UP and its founder, neuroscientist Sam Harris, and we were enthusiastic about sharing space with such a like-minded person. But that was just the beginning. Jonah's own pain story was stunning, and…

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Connection, Communication, and Health (Matthew Lederman, MD, and Alona Pulde, MD) 55:02

6M ago55:02

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Feeling connected to others and the natural world is a crucial component of wellness. However, forming and nurturing fulfilling relationships can only happen when you are connected to your authentic self. So how do we tune in to the frequency of our own needs? Join Matthew Lederman, MD, Alona Pulde, MD, and Christie Uipi, LCSW, on the Like Mind, Li…

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S3 Ep97: Robust Recovery and Infinite Possibilities: Introducing YOUR BREAKAWAKE 36:00

6M ago36:00

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The day has finally come! Lisa and I have spent months and months working with designers and developers to ideate, explore, expand, and ultimately create our new website: www.yourbreakawake.com. Not to fear - www.thecureforchronicpain.com and www.nicolesachs.com will both take you there as well. The new site is not only here to offer you everything…

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S3 Ep95: Heightened Anxiety, Radical Acceptance, and Managing Symptom Flares Member Q&A 1:01:46

7M ago1:01:46

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As always, a heart-opening and eye-opening Q&A with the wonderful, brave warriors of our membership community. Just like you, they are walking the path of this work, and when they have questions it is such a great opportunity to share the answers with all of you. Today on the pod we discuss heightened anxiety when the nervous system is stuck in fig…

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Sharpen Your Healing Focus (Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW) 53:25

7M ago53:25

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Are your goals setting yourself up for success? We create goals with the best intentions but often forget to acknowledge our personal needs and experiences along the way. On this episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW, joins host, Christie Uipi, LCSW to discuss personalizing, modifying, and focusing your healing goals…

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S3 Ep94: Insomnia, Numbness, and Waiting for Things to Change 33:46

7M ago33:46

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We get A LOT of emails and messages about insomnia. So when we were perusing past episodes to find the most important content to bring forth during this busy summer season, this one caught our eye. It's so easy, without the right awareness, to get caught in the unconscious loop of feeling numb, and "waiting" for things to change before doing this o…

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S3 Ep96: Overcoming Hip Pain and Severe IBS with TMS Therapist Sean Hershey 1:05:47

7M ago1:05:47

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The first day I saw Sean's face was on a group post to our private JournalSpeak FB community. He was excited and proud that he could do the splits again (I couldn't do them with all the JournalSpeak in the world) and he wanted to share. I was immediately taken by Sean's lovely energy and dedication to the work. We were able to meet and hug it out l…

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S3 Ep92: Thriving in the Middle of This Stressful Life - Amazing, Vulnerable Q&A with our Membership Community 1:03:14

7M ago1:03:14

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Each time we meet as a community, I am blown away by the honesty, vulnerability, kindness, wisdom, and support this group provides one another. I love to share space with them and answer their questions. Today was an especially emotional and deep session, and I'm proud of us for getting to some really tough and probing questions about stress, holdi…

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S3 Ep90: Healing Into Our 70's and Beyond - Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and Migraines with Jan 51:42

7M ago51:42

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I first saw Jan's name in the oldest TMS forum around - The TMS Wiki. She was such a robust contributor, they called her a Beloved Grand Eagle. Over the years, I made note of Jan's wise and thoughtful contributions. She often re-posted this podcast and offered advice on how it could help others! When I reached out to Jan to share her story, she ent…

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