<p>This one hits home as I myself struggled with opiate addiction for years and have witnessed many loved ones lose the battle these drugs can create.In this powerful conversation, Les Raymond sits down with neurologist and Chief Medical Officer of Lin Health, Dr. Eric Anderson, to explore the neuroscience of chronic pain, opioid addiction, emotional trauma, and how the nervous system can become trapped in a cycle of suffering.Dr. Anderson explains how pain can become “learned” by the brain through a process called central sensitization — where the nervous system becomes overprotective, hypervigilant, and stuck in a false alarm state long after an injury has healed.Together, Les and Dr. Anderson discuss:Why opioids often fail as a long-term solution for chronic painHow fear and stress amplify pain signalsThe connection between trauma, emotions, and physical painPain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)CBT and emotional processing for chronic pain recoveryWhy movement and mindfulness are essential for healingThe neuroscience behind panic, anxiety, and pain loopsHow the brain can both generate pain — and heal from itLes also shares deeply personal experiences with addiction, recovery, panic attacks, and witnessing the devastating impact opioids have had on loved ones.This conversation offers hope, science-backed insight, and a radically different way to think about chronic pain and healing.If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who may need to hear it.#chronicpain #opioids #mindfulness #mentalhealth #healing #painrelief #neuroscience #traumahealing #podcast #themindfulmovementhttps://www.themindfulmovement.com<br /><a href="https://www.themindfulmovement.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Themindfulmovement.com</strong>⁠</a></p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Thanks so much for all of your support!</strong></p><p>With gratitude,</p><p>Les and Sara</p><p>_________________________________________________________</p><p>Some of our Favorite <a href="https://www.themindfulmovement.com/resources" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Affiliates...⁠</a></p><p>The Absolute <a href="https://healthlighting.com/?sacode=202prc&amp;utm_campaign=Les+%25288628408287475%2529&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;utm_source=simple-affiliate" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠BEST Lightbulbs⁠</a></p><p>Sweat it out with an Infrared Sauna from <a href="https://www.sunlighten.com/?gspk=bGVzcmF5bW9uZDk3Ng&amp;gsxid=0IVjQe0uvGjtX3&amp;ps_partner_key=bGVzcmF5bW9uZDk3Ng&amp;ps_xid=0IVjQe0uvGjtX3&amp;pscd=get.sunlighten.com&amp;utm_campaign=PartnerStack&amp;utm_medium=Partner&amp;utm_source=lesraymond976" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Sunlighten⁠</a></p><p><a href="http://apolloneuro.com/mindful" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠The Apollo ⁠</a>Use Discount Code: MINDFUL</p><p>Sleep Well on these Grounding Mats from <a href="https://www.ultimatelongevity.com/earthing-grounding/products/index.shtml?ref=60" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Ultimate Longevity⁠</a></p><p><br /></p>