Explore every episode of the podcast The Mind-Body Couple
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| How Can I Release Stored Trauma and Emotions from My Body? | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:20:07 | |
Ever wondered why animals seem to bounce back from stress so effortlessly, while humans often get stuck? 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!
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| The Seven Stages of Mind-Body Healing: The Process of Healing Chronic Pain and Illness | 22 Aug 2024 | 00:24:58 | |
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. 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!
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| How to Deeply Connect with Your Nervous System (Somatic Practice Included) | 13 Jun 2024 | 00:25:12 | |
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. 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!
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| Don’t Scoff at your Healing Wins. Give Yourself a Healing High Five! | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:27:47 | |
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!
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| Are You Traumatized from Your Chronic Pain or Illness? | 30 May 2024 | 00:23:03 | |
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. 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!
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| What Do You Mean "Process" Emotions? Part 2 | 23 May 2024 | 00:37:30 | |
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!
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| What Do You Mean "Process" Emotions? Part 1 | 16 May 2024 | 00:20:06 | |
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. 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!
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| Transcending Chronic Pelvic Pain with Dr. Kenael Segal | 05 May 2024 | 00:35:01 | |
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. 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: 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!
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| What are the Danger Signals Impacting your Nervous System and Chronic Pain/Symptoms? | 02 May 2024 | 00:42:04 | |
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. 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!
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| Greed is Good. Don't Quit Halfway. | 25 Apr 2024 | 00:23:57 | |
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. 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!
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| Breaking the Rulebook/Conditioned Responses | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:35:28 | |
We are no strangers to the invisible chains of chronic pain and symptoms. Our personal journey through discomfort and the discovery of unconventional healing have led us to question the very behaviours that promise relief, but instead, keep us trapped in a survival state. This episode is an intimate exploration into how these 'rules' we live by may be reinforcing our pain and symptom, and how breaking free can lead to a life of being pain or symptom free. 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!
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| What is Your Pain or Symptom Rulebook? | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:22:47 | |
Ever found yourself shackled by an invisible rulebook that dictates how you navigate chronic pain and symptoms? We, Tanner Murtaugh and Anne Hampson, the MindBodyCouple, peel back the layers of the constraints that can often do more harm than good. Our discussion reveals our own battles with the dos and don'ts, from stringent stretching rituals to meticulous eating plans, and celebrates the breakthroughs we've experienced by taking back control. 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!
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| You Can't Go Back to the Person You Were Before You Developed Chronic Symptoms | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:21:37 | |
How do you reconcile with the idea that you may never be the person you once were? Join us as we unravel this tender and challenging journey, starting with a light-hearted update on our recent kid-free adventure and the charming Dumbo-themed birthday party we're planning for our son. We then pivot to a profound discussion on the impact of chronic pain and symptoms, often rooted in a lifetime of coping mechanisms. This episode emphasizes the necessity of grieving the loss of your former self and embracing new ways to manage and cope with chronic conditions, offering a compassionate perspective on acceptance and adjustment. 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!
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| Trauma Becomes Stored in the Body and Can Come Out as Chronic Pain and Symptoms | 28 Mar 2024 | 00:21:02 | |
Trauma and chronic pain/symptoms are closely linked. Trauma is survival energy that becomes stored in our body and can come out as chronic pain/symptoms. In this episode we break this down in detail! 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!
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| Leaning into the Here and Now can Support Healing Chronic Pain and Symptoms | 21 Mar 2024 | 00:21:01 | |
Trauma, chronic pain, and chronic symptoms pull us out of the here and now. Part of healing is learning to attend to the here and now with a senses of safety. In this episode we explain practices to achieve 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!
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| Tanner's Darkest Moments in Chronic Pain to his Brightest Moments of Healing | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:29:55 | |
In this episode we discuss my darkest moments in chronic pain to my brightest moments in healing. 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!
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| Do I Need to Eliminate My Stress to Eliminate My Chronic Pain/Symptoms? | 07 Mar 2024 | 00:27:07 | |
Welcome back to our podcast. In this episode we discuss the link between chronic pain/symptoms and stress. We answer a commonly asked question, "Do I need to eliminate my stress to eliminate my chronic pain/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!
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| Cognitive Messages of Safety for Chronic Pain and Symptoms | 29 Feb 2024 | 00:28:15 | |
In this episode we discuss cognitive messages of safety and how we can utilize them to heal from chronic pain and symptoms. Cognitive messages of safety are vital for our recovery! 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!
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| Is Mind-Body Healing Simple or Complicated? | 22 Feb 2024 | 00:20:00 | |
In this episode we discuss the question, "Is mind-body healing simple or complicated?" We explain how healing neuroplastic pain and symptoms can be different for every single person. 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!
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| Radical Acceptance | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:13:39 | |
In this episode we talk about a dreaded topic...radical acceptance. But it may not be what you think. Check out this episode to see how radical acceptance can benefit your healing from neuroplastic pain and 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!
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| 5 Types of Fear that can Trigger and Perpetuate Chronic Pain/Symptoms | 01 Feb 2024 | 00:31:32 | |
Welcome back! In this episode we discuss 5 types of fear that can trigger and perpetuate chronic pain and symptoms. Identifying these types of fear are vital for healing. 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!
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| The Dorsal Vagal System and Chronic Pain and Symptoms | 24 Jan 2024 | 00:28:06 | |
In this episode we discuss the dorsal vagal system, which can feel like shutdown, despair, collapse, hopelessness, and helplessness, and how this can trigger and perpetuate chronic pain and symptoms. We also explain a process for how to shift out of the dorsal vagal system. 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!
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| How to Reduce Your Negative Thinking to Heal Your Chronic Pain and Symptoms | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:23:46 | |
In this episode we discuss why chronic fear, despair, and obsessive thinking occurs, and how we can reduce it. Changing our thinking can have a real impact on our chronic pain and 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!
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| Tone That Vagus Nerve & Heal Your Chronic Pain & Symptoms | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:26:03 | |
Discover the secrets to a healthier, more balanced life as we share the transformative power of high vagal tone. We break down the crucial role of vagal tone in managing chronic pain, anxiety, IBS, and other health issues, and promise to arm you with practical strategies to enhance your own vagal tone. Through personal stories and heartfelt anecdotes, we reveal how small, consistent practices can lead to significant improvements in your well-being. This episode is packed with insights and experiences designed to guide you on your healing journey, making the path to a resilient nervous system both enjoyable and accessible. 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!
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| Two Types of Lifestyles that Lead to Chronic Pain and Symptoms | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:31:48 | |
In this episode we discuss the two types of life styles that can trigger and perpetuate chronic pain and symptoms. We explain for both of these lifestyles what we need to change to heal. 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!
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| 8 Changes to Make in the New Year to Heal from Chronic Pain and Symptoms | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:25:14 | |
Happy New Year! We are back after a short break, and in this episode discuss 8 changes to make in the new year to heal from chronic pain and symptoms. We wish everyone healing as we move into a new year. 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!
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| We CANNOT Heal By Keeping Our World Small | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:24:43 | |
In this episode we discuss how we need to approach instead of avoid our life to heal from neuroplastic pain and symptoms. This can be really SCARY! However, it is a vital part of healing. We explain how we can begin to doing 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!
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| 8 Tips and Tricks for Somatic Tracking | 14 Dec 2023 | 00:25:31 | |
In this episode we discuss SOMATIC TRACKING! Somatic tracking is a brain retraining exercise that can support us in rewiring the brain to unlearn neuroplastic pain and symptoms. We go through 8 tips and tricks for somatic tracking! 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!
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| How to Prepare for the Holidays while having Chronic Pain and Symptoms | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:28:52 | |
We are back this week and discuss how to prepare for the holidays while having chronic pain and 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!
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| We NEED to Stop Fighting Against Our Chronic Pain or Symptoms | 23 Nov 2023 | 00:20:29 | |
Welcome back to the podcast! This week we discuss why we need to stop fighting against our chronic pain and symptoms. We discuss ways we can give up the fight against our 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!
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| Cultivating Self-Compassion to Heal Chronic Pain and Symptoms | 16 Nov 2023 | 00:23:10 | |
This week we discuss the importance of self-compassion when healing neuroplastic pain and symptoms. We go through different ways you can cognitively, behaviourally, and somatically cultivate self-compassion. 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!
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| Medical Trauma and Anxiety | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:30:20 | |
This week we discuss medical trauma and anxiety. When we have chronic pain or symptoms, many of us experience medical trauma and anxiety. To heal we need to treat our medical trauma or anxiety. 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!
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| Decoding Pain/Symptom Flares Part 2: A Process for Coming Out of a Flare | 01 Aug 2024 | 00:23:40 | |
What happens when pain/symptoms flare up unexpectedly during your healing journey? Join us as Tanner shares a personal story about experiencing a sudden pain flare during a trip to Ontario, despite being well into his recovery. This episode unpacks why such flares happen, touching on conditioned responses, stress, and the importance of recognizing triggers. Tanner’s narrative is both relatable and illuminating, making it easier to understand the complexities behind pain flares. 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!
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| Decoding Pain/Symptom Flares Part 1: 4 Main Causes of Flares | 25 Jul 2024 | 00:18:39 | |
What if understanding your pain or symptoms could actually be the key to healing? On this episode of the MindBodyCouple podcast, we tackle the often perplexing realm of pain and symptom flares, sharing insights that could transform your approach to chronic symptoms. We discuss the first part of our series on pain and symptom flares, focusing on the 4 main causes of pain or symptom flares. 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!
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| Transforming Chronic Pain Through Somatic Experiencing and Breathwork with Laura Haraka | 18 Jul 2024 | 00:30:00 | |
Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of chronic pain and endless medical consultations with no real relief in sight? Laura Haraka did, and her journey from battling debilitating pelvic pain to finding solace and healing through somatic experiencing and breathwork is nothing short of inspirational. https://www.facebook.com/feel.to.heal.wellness Code to Join a Free Breathwork class with Laura: FREEBREATHER 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!
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| Brain Retraining: Don't L.C.T.T., Instead Shift! | 11 Jul 2024 | 00:26:31 | |
What if the secret to easing chronic pain lies in retraining your brain? On this episode of the MindBodyCouple podcast, we reveal our brand-new online course, designed to help you unlearn chronic pain and symptoms. Packed with over 10 hours of educational videos, 60-plus somatic practices and meditations, interactive worksheets, and access to a supportive online community, this course is a treasure trove for anyone on their healing journey. Learn about the special discount for early buyers and get a sneak peek into one of our favorite brain retraining practices, "Don't L-C-T-T Instead Shift," illustrated through Tanner's personal experience with chronic knee pain. 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!
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| It’s Hard to Face the Neuroplastic Truth! | 04 Jul 2024 | 00:21:23 | |
What if the key to your chronic pain lies not in your body, but in your brain? Join us as we explore the daunting yet transformative concept of neuroplastic pain. We'll uncover why the shift from relying on medical experts to embracing self-healing can feel overwhelming, and how the lack of acknowledgment from the medical community compounds this struggle. We also tackle the emotional weight of self-blame for not recognizing the neuroplastic nature of pain sooner. Through shared experiences and expert guidance, we aim to demystify this complex journey and offer you the reassurance you need. 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!
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| 5 Reasons You are NOT HEALING from Chronic Pain and Symptoms | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:25:08 | |
Unlock the secrets to overcoming chronic pain and symptoms by understanding the top five reasons your healing might be at a standstill. This episode of the MindBodyCouple podcast promises to help you uncover what's missing in your approach and how to realign your strategies for more effective results. We'll guide you through the complexities of the mind-body connection, emphasizing the necessity of a strong commitment to this approach and why being too physically focused or caught up in debating your symptoms can be counterproductive. Reflect on your current methods with us and make the necessary adjustments to boost your progress. 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!
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| Unraveling Neuroplastic Pain/Symptoms: 7 Ways it Develops | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:33:12 | |
Can the mind really amplify pain even when your body is healed? Join us as we unravel this fascinating concept of neuroplastic pain and symptoms Fresh off our family trip to British Columbia, we share our travel adventures with young children and shift our focus to understanding the seven ways neuroplastic pain and symptoms develop. We dive deep into how pain signals can serve as meaningful messages rather than mere mistakes, and how recognizing these signals can lead to profound personal healing journeys. 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!
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| Exploring Neuroplastic Pain and Symptoms: Unlocking the Brain's Role in Chronic Pain/Symptoms and Healing | 19 Sep 2024 | 00:19:07 | |
Can pain and physical symptoms exist without any physical damage? Join us for a mind-bending exploration on the MindBodyCouple podcast as we unravel the mysteries of neuroplastic pain and symptoms. Hosts Tanner Murtaugh and Anne Hampson dive into the science behind chronic pain/symptoms, explaining how the brain can misinterpret harmless signals as threats, leading to real pain/symptoms despite the absence of injury. We break down complex concepts like "chronic primary pain" and "chronic secondary pain," revealing the brain's role in amplifying these sensations. You'll get a firsthand look at compelling studies, including the amusing yet enlightening "hairdryer study," demonstrating how our beliefs can shape our physical experience. 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!
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| Maintaining Healing and Regulating Your Nervous System: Daily Practices for Long-Term Wellness | 26 Sep 2024 | 00:25:12 | |
Ever wondered why your chronic pain or symptoms returns even after periods of relief? Learn the secrets to sustaining your healing journey and discover daily practices that can regulate your nervous system for the long run. We share compelling personal stories and client observations that reveal common pitfalls and emphasize the necessity of a lifestyle overhaul. From reshaping your thoughts and beliefs to brain retraining and creating social safety, we'll offer a comprehensive guide to maintaining these essential practices. Despite the effort required, the long-term benefits are undeniably worth 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!
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| Harnessing Neuroplasticity for Healing: Brain Retraining to Overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome with Raelan Agle | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:30:05 | |
What if the path to healing chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID lies not in medication or supplements, but within our own minds? Discover how special guest Raelan Agle transformed her decade-long battle with chronic fatigue syndrome into a journey of recovery and empowerment. As the creator of a thriving YouTube channel, Raelan Agle shares the evolving stories of resilience and recovery, highlighting a critical shift towards understanding the interconnectedness of stress, emotions, and the autonomic nervous system. Together, we delve into the powerful role lifestyle choices, career paths, and self-perception play in the healing process, as individuals within the chronic illness community are increasingly recognizing the profound connection between emotional and physical well-being. YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/RaelanAgle Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/raelan.agle/ My book - Finding Freedom: Escaping From the Prison of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome https://amzn.to/3LJcTgk Course - Brain Retraining 101: For ME/CFS & Long Covid Recovery raelan-agle-s-school1.teachable.com/p/Brain_Retraining_101 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!
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| Navigating Perfectionism and Chronic Pain/Symptoms: Transforming Coping Mechanisms | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:28:13 | |
Ever wondered if perfectionism could be causing your chronic pain or symptoms? Join us on the MindBodyCouple podcast, where we unravel the fascinating link between these two issues, drawing from our recent experiences at the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association conference in Colorado. Our insights are breaking new ground by challenging the notion that perfectionism is an immutable part of your personality. Instead, we offer a new perspective: perfectionism is a trait that can be transformed to reduce the stress, guilt, and shame that may accompany it. Our listeners have shared powerful stories on how embracing these ideas has brought them solace and healing, and we are excited to bring these transformative insights to you. 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!
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| Reintegrating into the Workplace: Overcoming Chronic Pain and Symptoms Through Mind-Body Strategies | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:27:09 | |
In this episode of the MindBodyCouple podcast, Tanner reveals how chronic pain and mental health struggles led him away from work and into a cycle of avoidance that only deepened his challenges. Discover Tanner's personal story of healing through a mind-body approach, a method that helped him gradually and safely reintegrate into the workplace. We discuss why it's crucial to solidify recovery before making the leap back to work, offering insights into strategies that can turn this challenging transition into a positive experience. 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!
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| Taming the Spooky Beast: Reprocessing Chronic Pain/Symptoms Through Neuroplasticity and Mind-Body Strategies | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:25:18 | |
Discover the secrets of taming the "spooky beast" of chronic pain/symptoms as we unravel the intricate dance between our brains and our bodies. Ever wondered how your brain's misinterpretation of signals keeps you ensnared in a relentless cycle of discomfort? We'll demystify the science of nervous system survival responses like fight, flight, fawn, and freeze and explore how these reactions can exacerbate chronic symptoms. We'll illuminate how fostering a sense of safety can help break free from this cycle, offering a path toward healing inspired by the insights of Alan Gordon. 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!
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| Understanding and Overcoming the Symptom Imperative: Why the Brain Triggers New Pain or Symptoms While Healing | 07 Nov 2024 | 00:22:24 | |
In this episode we dive into discussing symptom imperative, a fascinating phenomenon where new symptoms arise as one heals from chronic pain/symptoms through a neuroplastic approach. 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!
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| Unlearning Chronic Pain: Embracing Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy with Paul Lapointe | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:35:48 | |
Imagine a world where chronic pain is not a lifelong sentence but a puzzle that can be solved. That's exactly what Paul Lapointe, our esteemed guest from the Pain Psychotherapy Canada Clinic, discovered on his remarkable journey. After facing his own debilitating chronic pain, Paul unearthed the transformative concept of neuroplastic pain—a revelation that turned his world upside down. Join us as Paul shares his story of struggle and breakthroughs. He offers insights that challenge our deepest beliefs about pain and our bodies. 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!
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| Blended States of the Nervous System Part 1: Balancing the Nervous System and Overcoming Chronic Pain/Symptoms Through Play | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:23:07 | |
Imagine discovering a path to healing chronic pain/symptoms and trauma that involves something as simple and joyful as play. Join us, Tanner and Anne, as we embark on an insightful journey through the intricate workings of the autonomic nervous system and its vital role in well-being. Our series kicks off with a lighthearted exploration of the ventral vagal, sympathetic, and dorsal vagal states, adorned with personal tales and a sprinkle of humor. We reveal how balancing these states can lead to profound recovery and why an occasional ping pong match can be both healing and stressful. 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!
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| Healing Story: Simon's Journey Healing their Chronic Widespread Pain | 28 Nov 2024 | 00:34:29 | |
What if the chronic pain you experience isn't just a physical ailment, but a complex interplay of emotions and neurological patterns? Join us on the MindBodyCouple podcast as Simon unravels his personal journey of battling chronic pain. Despite expert opinions leaving him at a loss, Simon's story is one of resilience and discovery. He sheds light on the neuroplastic nature of his symptoms and how hypervigilance and maladaptive coping mechanisms played a role in his suffering. His journey takes many twists, from feeling isolated and frustrated to finding hope in new therapeutic approaches and psychological insights that paved the way for his healing. 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!
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| Give Up Control??? Embrace Uncertainty! | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:27:43 | |
Unlock the secrets to navigating uncertainty in your healing journey with insights from the MindBodyCouple podcast. Ever wondered how your nervous system's subconscious signals might be impacting your emotional regulation and perception of safety? Join us as we explore the concept of neuroception from polyvagal theory, revealing how childhood adversity, trauma, and chronic pain can skew these signals, leaving you feeling more vulnerable. You'll learn practical strategies to enhance emotional regulation and reduce the fear of uncertainty, empowering you to transform your response to life's unknowns. 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!
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