Body Pain
Ep #80: Wellness Coaching for Chronic Pain: Part 2 – The Practice
What if the pain you’ve been chasing isn’t just physical — but a call from deep within your nervous system, asking to be seen, felt, and healed? In this deeply moving and eye-opening episode of the Somatic Coaching Academy Podcast, hosts Ani Anderson and Brian Trzaskos continue their two-part series on Wellness Coaching for Chronic Pain with a powerful blend of science, somatic wisdom, and personal transformation. Brian shares a pivotal story of chronic pain, emotional breakthrough, and lasting healing — all sparked by a morning that started with a back spasm and ended with a two-mile walk and a decades-old emotional release. Along the way, Ani and Brian unpack the essential tools every coach or healing professional needs to help clients truly shift their pain: mindfulness, somatic practices, and sensation-based coaching. Join us for practical frameworks, raw vulnerability, and powerful takeaways that will change how you understand pain — and what’s possible on the other side of it.
Ep #79: Wellness Coaching for Chronic Pain: Part 1 – The Science
Why does chronic pain persist—even after the body has healed? In this eye-opening episode of the Somatic Coaching Academy Podcast, hosts Brian Trzaskos and Ani Anderson peel back the layers of outdated pain science and reveal a groundbreaking truth: pain is not what we were taught it is. From Brian’s personal 27-year journey with debilitating back pain to surprising research on emotional suppression and social dynamics, this conversation reframes chronic pain as a powerful mind-body phenomenon.
Join us for a transformative deep dive into the new science of pain—and learn why understanding it is the first step to lasting relief.
Ep #34 The Emotional Side of Chronic Pain: Debunking Myths and Finding Relief
In this eye-opening episode, Ani and Brian dive deep into the misunderstood world of chronic pain. Is chronic pain an emotion? They explore groundbreaking research that debunks long-held beliefs about pain sensors and nociceptors, shedding light on the emotional and psychological aspects of pain. Discover how our brain constructs pain, the role of the nervous system, and why some treatments fail. Learn about the innovative approaches of somatic coaching that can transform chronic pain by addressing the sensory and emotional experiences behind it. Tune in for compelling stories, expert insights, and hope for a pain-free future.
87% Drop In Migraine-Tension Headache Episodes with Core Centering Practice
Almost 50 million people in the U.S. and 3.1 billion people globally experience severe headaches on a regular basis. Severe headaches can often be categorized as migraine, tension, hypnic, cluster, or some combination. For Stephanie Wachman, now an...
Managing Chronic Pain During the Holiday Season
Brian discusses some practical strategies and tips to navigate chronic pain during the holidays.
Breath and meditation for chronic pain
A simple breath and meditation practice that will rewire your nervous system and also offer you relief from chronic pain.
Moving into ease for chronic pain
Brain shows you ways to move into ease which heals your nervous system and offers relief from chronic pain.
Stiff Back? Core Centering Somatic Practice- June 2nd 2023
Brain shows how core centering practices can help you deal with the ubiquitous stiff back.
Is your body pain all in your head?
Learn how the connection between your brain and body can change the way you experience pain.
Saying Goodbye to Pain and Hello to Life
Brian talks with Mark Stolow about the deep connection between mind and body and how we can tap into that intelligence to alleviate pain and suffering.