The Mind-Body Couple – Details, episodes & analysis

Ever wondered why animals seem to bounce back from stress so effortlessly, while humans often get stuck?

In this episode, Tanner and Anne dive deep into the science of trauma and the nervous system, guided by insights from experts like Peter Levine and Deb Dana. We'll explore how intentional movement can rewire our nervous systems from a state of chronic stress to one of connection and healing. Hear how animals naturally navigate fight, flight, and freeze responses, and learn why humans often struggle to do the same. With practical tips and heartfelt stories, we offer you actionable steps to start your journey toward emotional regulation and self-compassion. Whether you're new to somatic practices or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won't want to miss.

Polyvagal Informed Qigong Group Details: https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/polyvagal-informed-qigong-group

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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Imagine spending years in search of a cure for chronic pain or symptoms, only to find the answer in an unexpected place. That's precisely what happened to us, Tanner and Anne, as we navigated the rocky terrain of mind-body healing. Join us on this episode of the MindBodyCouple podcast as we peel back the layers of our personal journeys and introduce you to the seven stages of healing. We kick things off by explaining why physical and diagnostic efforts are often the first stop for many people, including ourselves, and how this starting point sets the stage for a more profound exploration of mind-body connections.

Ever found yourself up late at night desperately Googling for answers? We did too, and it led us to the groundbreaking work of Dr. Sarno, which became a turning point in our healing paths. Listen as we share the steps we took to gather evidence, understand the mind-body link, and start experimenting with new approaches to pain treatment. We delve into the transformation that happens when you reduce avoidance behaviors and embrace cognitive safety messages. Finally, we talk about the exhilarating moment of fully committing to brain retraining and somatic practices, which brought us significant healing gains and a renewed sense of hope. Tune in for a compelling conversation filled with practical advice and inspiring stories that might just change how you approach your own healing journey.

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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We discuss our approach the Somatic Safety Method and the details about our upcoming course to heal chronic pain, symptoms, and nervous system dysregulation. In this episode we dive into the importance of understanding your own unique nervous system and learning how to map it out! Plus, get a taste of the course with a free somatic practice at the end of the episode. Don't miss out on this opportunity for healing and empowerment.

Also our course launch is coming soon. More to come on this!

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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Join us, Tanner Murtaugh and Anne Hampson, as we uncover the extraordinary power of recognizing and celebrating small healing wins. We address the common tendency to focus on setbacks due to a negatively slanted mindset and nervous system dysregulation. We reveal how shifting your focus to acknowledge even the smallest signs of healing can build positive momentum in your recovery journey. Discover the transformative potential of "healing high fives" as a brain retraining technique and learn why a reduction in symptoms is just one part of the bigger picture in your healing process.

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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Can the loss of a pet teach us more about chronic pain than we ever imagined? Join us as we open our hearts and share the emotional journey of saying goodbye to our beloved cat, Mcat, and how our children are processing this grief. 

This intimate moment sets the stage for a profound discussion on sensitization trauma in chronic pain/symptoms. We unravel the complex emotions and nervous system reactions that accompany chronic pain's onset or progression, revealing how these experiences can lead to a prolonged state of high sympathetic response or low dorsal vagal shutdown response. With personal stories and clinical insights, we stress the importance of acknowledging the trauma associated with chronic pain/symptoms and the importance of processing it. 

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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Navigating the tumultuous seas of our emotions can be daunting, yet Anne and I have discovered a map through the seven elements of somatic emotion exploration. Our recent personal challenges - with our ill cat - have etched the lessons of emotional processing into our lives. Tune in as we share these gentle yet powerful strategies that guide you to explore and release emotions.

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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Embark on a transformative journey with us as we unravel the complex tango of emotions and chronic pain. Our latest series promises enlightening insights into the brain and nervous system's processing of both emotional and physical symptoms, revealing that the path to symptom relief may just lie within the realm of our own feelings. With wisdom gleaned from the pioneering work of Dr. Sarno and Dr. Schubiner, this episode is not just a discussion—it's a gateway to a new understanding of the interplay between your mind and body, offering strategies that can lead to real healing.

As we share a deeply personal narrative from my bachelor party, you'll witness firsthand the powerful impact of unprocessed emotions on physical symptoms. This story is more than just a recount; it's an illustration of the transformative effects of somatic awareness, compassion, and the cultivation of a 'ventral vagal' state—a safe haven of calm within ourselves. Prepare to be equipped with the tools to navigate and soothe your emotions, transforming the way you approach chronic pain/symptoms and empowering you on your path to relief.

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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Discover the transformative power of a holistic approach to healing as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Kenael Segal, a visionary in treating pelvic pain. Prepare to have your eyes opened to the profound connection between the mind and the body. Dr. Segal shares her personal evolution from traditional physical therapy to embracing practices like meditation and yoga, illustrating how these tools empower patients to transcend chronic pain. This episode is a treasure trove for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the emotional and physical tapestry of pain.

Dr. Kenael Segal (she/her) is a Jamaican-born human being currently living in the United States (New Jersey) with her family. She is a yoga and meditation teacher, Pilates instructor, physical therapist, and wellbeing enthusiast. As a highly sensitive person, she is passionate about promoting social change through radical self-love, deep rest, compassion, and joy.

Dr. Segal is the owner of Lotus Physical Therapy and Wellness, a pelvic floor clinic and wellness studio. She empowers individuals with knowledge and skills to not just recover from physical limitations and dysfunction but to heal and thrive in their bodies. 

She has a deep love for the body, movement, and healing. Inspired by the natural flow of the Universe, she often looks to nature for guidance. With this guidance and experience, she has developed programs and offerings that cultivate balance in the body and equanimity of the spirit. 

Here are the links to contact her and checkout her work:

Website: https://www.drkenaelsegal.com

Substack: https://substack.com/@drkenaelsegal?utm_source=profile-page

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lotuspelvicpt/

Podcast: Beyond the Pelvis on any listening app https://open.spotify.com/show/7D55ulDFFhvx0luTyiLYR3

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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Have you ever wondered why your body sometimes screams "danger" in a perfectly safe room? We guide you through understanding neuroception, the unconscious system that dictates our sense of safety and danger. 

We peel back the layers of potential danger signals our nervous system's can detect, and how this can have a real impact on our chronic pain or symptoms. 

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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Could greed be good? We want you to be greedy! We want you to have a pain/symptom free life full of movement and activity, love and connection, and passion and creativity.

We discuss how greed can support us accomplishing transformation,  but we need to learn to do this without intensity or going into fight/flight. 

Get ready to rethink your relationship with pain/symptoms, embrace a holistic recovery approach, and allow your aspirations for well-being to soar to new, transformative heights.

Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were occurring due to learned brain pathways and nervous system dysregulation. Post-healing, Tanner and Anne have dedicated their lives to developing effective treatment and education for neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Listen and learn how to assess your own chronic pain and symptoms, gain tools to retrain the brain and nervous system, and make gradual changes in your life and health!

The Mind-Body Couple podcast is owned by Pain Psychotherapy Canada Inc. This podcast is produced by Alex Klassen, who is one of the wonderful therapists at our agency in Calgary, Alberta. https://www.painpsychotherapy.ca/

Tanner, Anne, and Alex also run the MBody Community, which is an in-depth online course that provides step-by-step guidance for assessing, treating, and resolving mind-body pain and symptoms. https://www.mbodycommunity.com

Also check out Tanner's YouTube channel for more free education and practices: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Fl6WaFHnh4ponuexaMbFQ

And follow us for daily education posts on Instagram: @painpsychotherapy

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