Chpt 10 – Stress Biology Action Plan – Intro
Conversations About Everyday Pain
Release Date: 06/21/2025
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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In today's episode, we shift from the Stress Biology Repair Guide to the launch of the Stress Biology Action Plan. Before lasting healing can take root, we need more than just strategies — we need the willingness and energy to apply them. But what happens when motivation feels out of reach? Join us as we explore the invisible forces of brain and body chemistry that shape how we feel about self-care, and why small, supportive steps can help you break the cycle of overwhelm, stress, and pain.
Key Topics Covered
· Motivation for self-care depends on both mindset and biochemistry
· Emotional stress can contribute to physical pain (and vice versa)
· How hormones like cortisol, serotonin, and thyroid hormones influence your energy and self-image
· The difference between "personality" and fluctuating brain chemistry
· The five stress biology influencers you’ll work with in this Action Plan
· Why self-forgiveness and persistence are critical tools for healing
· How to begin balancing emotional and physical stress while awaiting professional care
Conversation Starter
Have you ever noticed an emotional life change right before a bout of physical pain started — or worsened? How do you think stress and emotional transitions have shaped your body’s pain story?
Preview to Next Episode
Coming up next: We dive into the first hands-on steps of the Stress Biology Action Plan! We’ll explore how to Release and Retrain your nervous system together to lower inflammation and create more control over everyday pain. Stay tuned — your healing journey is about to get active!
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Keywords
stress biology action plan, healing motivation, self-care and biochemistry, emotional stress and pain, cortisol and pain, serotonin dopamine balance, stress hormones and healing, chronic pain management, functional medicine pain, nervous system regulation
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From the book series: The Everyday Pain Guide
• Volume 1: Put Out the Fire
• Volume 2: Fix the Fire Damage