Chpt 7 - Body Chemistry Action Plan – Retrain (1 of 4)
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Release Date: 04/26/2025
Afterword
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Episode Summary In this milestone episode, we celebrate the completion of the book and the upcoming launch, while reflecting on the journey of writing and sharing the pain management strategies. The episode dives into the goal of providing a resource that can help guide readers and patients through the complex world of pain, with a focus on practical tools, professional advice, and ongoing support. There’s a look back at how far the book has come, the exciting future ahead with workshops and online courses, and the importance of community and collaboration in making this work possible....
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Chpt 11 – Everyday Pain Stories Part 4 – Billie
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Episode Summary In today’s episode, we dive into Billie’s experience with disabling neck pain, exploring how stress biology plays a significant role in their recurring symptoms. Despite taking action with various recovery plans, Billie’s ongoing emotional stress and physical symptoms, such as chronic neck tension and headaches, persist. We examine how Billie’s emotional stress, hormonal shifts, and coping mechanisms contribute to their pain and explore steps to regain control and reduce flare-ups over time. Key Topics Covered · ...
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Chpt 11 – Everyday Pain Stories Part 4 – Charlene
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Episode Summary In today’s episode, we continue following Charlene’s recovery journey and the role of stress biology in managing her mid-back and chest pain. After implementing strategies from the Body Mechanics and Body Chemistry Action Plans, Charlene still faces new challenges, including muscle tension, anxiety, and the physical toll of caregiving for her aging mother. We explore how her stress biology plays a crucial role in her pain management, and what steps she can take to address underlying issues like emotional stress, poor sleep, and physical tension. Key Topics Covered ...
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Chpt 11 – Everyday Pain Stories Part 4 – Ed
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Episode Summary In this powerful installment of our Everyday Pain Stories series, we revisit Ed’s journey through chronic lower back and hip pain—and how a deeper understanding of his stress biology became a game-changer. Through strategic changes to his body chemistry, nervous system support, and emotional healing, Ed not only found physical relief but uncovered critical emotional ties to his pain. His story highlights the often invisible but profound impact of unresolved stress and offers inspiring lessons for anyone on a healing journey. Key Topics Covered ...
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Chpt 10 – Stress Biology Action Plan – 6 of 6
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Episode Summary After mastering the art of releasing and retraining your stress biology, today's episode introduces the powerful third phase: Reinforce. Learn how easing up on yourself, maintaining steady habits, and returning to self-care with kindness can solidify your progress toward a healthier, low-inflammation life. Reinforcing healthier patterns isn't about perfection—it's about persistence, playfulness, and patience. Join me as we explore simple, joyful ways to make lasting change part of your everyday life. Key Topics Covered · Ease...
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Chpt 10 – Stress Biology Action Plan – 5 of 6
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Episode Summary Over the past four episodes, we've explored action steps to calm your stress biology and set the stage for healing. Today, we're wrapping up the "Release and Retrain" phase by investigating hidden biases and beliefs about pain, aging, posture, weight, and diagnoses that may be standing between you and real relief. Join me as we learn how reframing these ideas can open the door to better control, greater resilience, and lasting comfort. Key Topics Covered · Understanding Bias: How subconscious beliefs can influence pain and...
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Chpt 10 – Stress Biology Action Plan – 4 of 6
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Episode Summary In this episode of the Everyday Pain Guide, we dive into the subtle yet powerful connection between posture and stress biology. You'll learn how fear postures unconsciously reinforce stress responses—and how consciously shifting your body's alignment toward openness and ease can send calming signals back to your nervous system. Discover practical, science-backed strategies to retrain your body for resilience, starting from how you sit, stand, move... and even sleep! Key Topics Covered · Understanding the "Five F" responses:...
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Chpt 10 – Stress Biology Action Plan – 3 of 6
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Episode Summary In this episode, we unlock the powerful connections between what you eat, how you sleep, the way you play, and the quality of your relationships — and how they silently retrain your glucose metabolism and stress biology every day. Learn practical, actionable strategies to lower inflammation and pain, and find out why even healthy habits can sometimes backfire if you're not careful. Plus, we’ll explore why releasing toxic relationships and redefining joy might be as important as your food choices. Key Topics Covered · Food,...
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Chpt 10 – Stress Biology Action Plan – 2 of 6
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Episode Summary In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into how your five senses—sight, smell, sound, touch, and taste—can become powerful allies in calming your nervous system and reducing pain and inflammation. Learn simple, personalized techniques you can start today to retrain your body's reflexive stress responses and build lasting feelings of safety and ease. Plus, we explore why not all sensory input is created equal—and why it’s critical to choose wisely. Key Topics Covered · Smell: How pure, plant-based scents like lavender...
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Chpt 10 – Stress Biology Action Plan – 1 of 6
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Episode Summary In this first deep dive into the Stress Biology Action Plan, we explore how emotional stress can fuel physical pain — and how small shifts in coping styles can lighten your mental load, retrain your nervous system, and jumpstart real healing. Learn how to release toxic coping mechanisms like toxic positivity, toxic distraction, over-analysis, and unchecked venting — and replace them with strategies that truly support your well-being. Key Topics Covered · How toxic coping styles amplify physical pain ...
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Is your pain lingering even after improving your movement habits? It might be time to retrain your "garbage journeys" — the invisible biochemical pathways that deal with what enters your body through food, drink, air, and skin. In this episode, we dive into the first part of the Retrain phase from The Everyday Pain Guide, focusing on the food and liquids journey. Learn how simple changes — like mindful chewing, supporting saliva production, and boosting digestive enzymes — can ease pain and build resilience against daily stressors.
Key Topics Covered
- How to know if you’re ready for the Retrain phase
- What are your “garbage journeys” and why do they matter?
- The 4 key garbage influencers along the food and liquids journey:
- Chewing & Dental Care
- Saliva & Hydration
- Pancreas Support & Enzyme Use
- Gallbladder & Liver Function through Breath & Nutrition
- Foods and habits to naturally support your digestive system
- The powerful connection between internal organ health and mid-back or shoulder blade pain
Conversation Starter:
Have you ever realized your back or shoulder pain was connected to your digestive organs? How long did it take you to connect the dots — and what helped you heal? Share your story or join the conversation with others in the Better Pain Coping Community on Substack!
Preview to Next Episode:
Next time, we’ll keep retraining your body chemistry — but we’re moving beyond food. Get ready to explore how to care for the garbage influencers on your air and skin journeys. From breathing mechanics to the hidden chemicals in soaps and lotions — you won’t want to miss it.
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Keywords
body chemistry repair, digestive health, pancreas support, gallbladder care, enzyme supplements, natural pain relief, gut health, retrain phase, Everyday Pain Guide, liver detox, garbage journeys, biochemical stress, inflammation reduction
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From the book series: The Everyday Pain Guide
• Volume 1: Put Out the Fire
• Volume 2: Fix the Fire Damage