LLN Episode #287: Brittney Hobbs - From Pain to Power: Reclaiming Yourself in Menopause
Release Date: 05/05/2025
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Dr. Brittney Hobbs is, a Pain Liberation Coach, clinical pharmacist, and certified Pain Reprocessing guide, who blends neuroscience, somatics, and intuitive healing to help women break free from chronic pain. After years of struggling with her own pain, that of her patients, and seeking answers beyond conventional medicine, Brittney discovered the profound connection between the brain, nervous system, and body. Now, through her signature Living Liberated program, she empowers women to understand pain as a messenger—not an enemy—so they can rewire their nervous systems, restore trust in their bodies, and reclaim their lives.
Her transformative approach is built on five key pillars:
- Recognize the Protective Prison – Understanding chronic pain as an overprotection response.
- Embrace the Message of Pain – Learning to listen to the body’s wisdom with compassion.
- Restore Safety and Trust – Teaching the nervous system that movement, feeling, and life itself are safe.
- Reclaim Your Power – Stepping into the role of the empowered heroine beyond pain.
- Reconnect with the Flow of Life – Aligning with natural rhythms, including menstrual cycles, intuition, and purpose.
She merges science with soul, weaving together pain neuroscience, somatic healing, nervous system regulation, and feminine wisdom—including astrology, human design, and cyclical living. Whether in her women’s healing circles or private coaching, Brittney helps her clients shift from frustration and fear to freedom and empowerment.
What We Discuss In This Episode
Pain Management for Midlife Women
- Explores timeline of pain onset and life events, sometimes back to childhood
- Views pain as a nervous system response to perceived lack of safety
- Utilizes somatic practices to access body's "living library" of stored experiences
- Aims to bring subconscious reactions to conscious awareness for better management
Movement and Joint Pain
- Advocates for varied, non-linear movement throughout the day (e.g., yoga, Tai Chi)
- Emphasizes importance of lubrication and cushioning in joints through regular movement
- Encourages pushing beyond comfort zones while respecting limitations
Inflammation and Nutrition
- Highlights role of diet in managing inflammation and joint pain
- Recommends gradual incorporation of anti-inflammatory foods (fruits, vegetables)
- Suggests focusing on adding healthy foods rather than strict elimination of others
Self-Care and Reconnection for Midlife Women
- Encourages scheduling dedicated time for self-reflection and personal interests
- Emphasizes importance of filling one's own cup to better serve others
- Highlights positive impact of self-care on overall health and cellular function
Next Steps
- Implement 1-3 minute daily check-ins to increase body awareness and self-connection
- Gradually incorporate more fresh fruits and vegetables into diet to combat inflammation
Free Resource from Dr. Brittney Hobbs:
3 Simple Steps to Start Reducing Pain Today - designed to help women shift from frustration to freedom by understanding the deeper messages behind their discomfort. It’s a perfect first step for anyone struggling with lingering pain, stress, or exhaustion: https://brittneyhobbs.com/guide
Connect With Dr. Brittney Hobbs:
Website: https://www.brittneyhobbs.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brittney.hobbs
Connect with Lynne:
If you're looking for a community of like-minded women on a journey - just like you are - to improved health and wellness, overall balance, and increased confidence, check out Lynne's private community in The Energized Healthy Women's Club. It's a supportive and collaborative community where the women in this group share tips and solutions for a healthy and holistic lifestyle. (Discussions include things like weight management, eliminating belly bloat, balancing hormones, wrangling sugar gremlins, overcoming fatigue, recipes, strategies, perimenopause & menopause, and much more ... so women can feel energized, healthy, and lighter, with a new sense of purpose.
Website: https://holistic-healthandwellness.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/holistichealthandwellnessllc
The Energized Healthy Women’s Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/energized.healthy.women
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lynnewadsworth
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnewadsworth
Free Resources from Lynne Wadsworth:
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5 Essential Steps to Flourishing in Midlife
Ladies, are you ready to thrive through perimenopause and menopause?
- Do you want to stay fit and energized during these transformative years?
- Are you looking to regain your energy, feel more “like yourself,” and embrace each day with enthusiasm and vitality?
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