Joy is at the core of living a good and rewarding life. In order to achieve this state you must learn to be vulnerable, which we inherently don’t tolerate well. A major defense against feeling vulnerable (anxious) is mental rigidity. You cannot feel and maintain joy unless you feel safe. Join <a href="https://backincontrol.com/">David Hanscom, MD</a> and <a href="https://lesariaphd.com/">Les Aria, Ph.D </a> as they explore ways to increase the joy in your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>Joy is at the core of living a good and rewarding life. In order to achieve this state you must learn to be vulnerable, which we inherently don’t tolerate well. A major defense against feeling vulnerable (anxious) is mental rigidity. You cannot feel and maintain joy unless you feel safe. Join David Hanscom, MD and Les Aria, Ph.D as they explore ways to increase the joy in your life. 



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Joy is at the core of living a good and rewarding life.

Joy is at the core of living a good and rewarding life. In order to achieve this state you must learn to be vulnerable, which we inherently don’t tolerate well. A major defense against feeling vulnerable (anxious) is mental rigidity. You cannot feel and maintain joy unless you feel safe. Join David Hanscom, MD and Les Aria, Ph.D  as they explore ways to increase the joy in your life. 



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Mental Rigidity Trumps Joy

This podcast looks at gratitude as a powerful tool in regulating your flight or fight physiology to that of safety. You are allowing your body to heal itself. However, gratitude is not a bypass to counteract threat physiology, which has to be addressed as a separate, but linked effort. To have a good life, you must live a good life. It takes practice and nurturing gratitude is one of the core concepts.Catch the Gratitude wave! Sign up to see the film for free <a href="https://mindbodyspirit.fm/showcase/gratitude/">https://mindbodyspirit.fm/showcase/gratitude/</a> Connect with <a href="https://backincontrol.com/">David Hanscom, MD here </a><a href="https://lesariaphd.com/">Les Aria PhD Pain Psychologist </a>Find books from Dr. David Hanscom and other MindBOdySpirit.fm podcast hosts in the <a href="https://mindbodyspirit.fm/store/">online store</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>This podcast looks at gratitude as a powerful tool in regulating your flight or fight physiology to that of safety. You are allowing your body to heal itself. However, gratitude is not a bypass to counteract threat physiology, which has to be addressed as a separate, but linked effort. To have a good life, you must live a good life. It takes practice and nurturing gratitude is one of the core concepts.
Catch the Gratitude wave! Sign up to see the film for free https://mindbodyspirit.fm/showcase/gratitude/

Connect with David Hanscom, MD here 
Les Aria PhD Pain Psychologist 
Find books from Dr. David Hanscom and other MindBOdySpirit.fm podcast hosts in the online store

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This podcast looks at gratitude as a powerful tool in regulating your flight or fight physiology to that of safety. 

This podcast looks at gratitude as a powerful tool in regulating your flight or fight physiology to that of safety. You are allowing your body to heal itself. However, gratitude is not a bypass to counteract threat physiology, which has to be addressed as a separate, but linked effort. To have a good life, you must live a good life. It takes practice and nurturing gratitude is one of the core concepts.
Catch the Gratitude wave! Sign up to see the film for free https://mindbodyspirit.fm/showcase/gratitude/

Connect with David Hanscom, MD here 
Les Aria PhD Pain Psychologist 
Find books from Dr. David Hanscom and other MindBOdySpirit.fm podcast hosts in the online store

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 Reprogramming your Brain with Gratitude

In this episode, Les Aria, PhD and David Hanscom , MD are hosting a special guest, Dr. Michael Stein. Michael Stein, MD is an award-winning author of six novels and four books of non-fiction. He is professor of health policy at the Boston University School of Public Health and executive editor of PublicHealthPost.org. The book we are discussing in this episode is Accidental Kindness. He is an internist who has looked at the effects of both positive and negative interactions with their physicians. Physicians are charged to care for their patients at the deepest level there are many forces that interfere with this interaction. There are many actions we take that can be received as being kind or not. Kindness is not a concept that we are taught in our training. Yet the data shows it is not only a powerful healing force but is at the core of being a medical professional. We had a wonderful time listening to his thoughts and insights and he is well ahead of his time.<a href="https://www.michaelsteinbooks.com/">Michael Stein M.D. </a> find out more<a href="https://backincontrol.com/">David Hanscom M.D. </a><a href="https://lesariaphd.com/">Les Aria, PhD Pain Psychologist </a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>In this episode, Les Aria, PhD and David Hanscom , MD are hosting a special guest, Dr. Michael Stein. 
Michael Stein, MD is an award-winning author of six novels and four books of non-fiction. He is professor of health policy at the Boston University School of Public Health and executive editor of PublicHealthPost.org. The book we are discussing in this episode is Accidental Kindness. 
He is an internist who has looked at the effects of both positive and negative interactions with their physicians. Physicians are charged to care for their patients at the deepest level there are many forces that interfere with this interaction. 
There are many actions we take that can be received as being kind or not. Kindness is not a concept that we are taught in our training. Yet the data shows it is not only a powerful healing force but is at the core of being a medical professional. We had a wonderful time listening to his thoughts and insights and he is well ahead of his time.
Michael Stein M.D. find out more
David Hanscom M.D. 
Les Aria, PhD Pain Psychologist 
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 In this episode, Les Aria, PhD and David Hanscom , MD are hosting a special guest, Dr. Michael Stein. 

In this episode, Les Aria, PhD and David Hanscom , MD are hosting a special guest, Dr. Michael Stein. 
Michael Stein, MD is an award-winning author of six novels and four books of non-fiction. He is professor of health policy at the Boston University School of Public Health and executive editor of PublicHealthPost.org. The book we are discussing in this episode is Accidental Kindness. 
He is an internist who has looked at the effects of both positive and negative interactions with their physicians. Physicians are charged to care for their patients at the deepest level there are many forces that interfere with this interaction. 
There are many actions we take that can be received as being kind or not. Kindness is not a concept that we are taught in our training. Yet the data shows it is not only a powerful healing force but is at the core of being a medical professional. We had a wonderful time listening to his thoughts and insights and he is well ahead of his time.
Michael Stein M.D.  find out more
David Hanscom M.D. 
Les Aria, PhD Pain Psychologist 
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 The Healing Power of Kindness

Although there are additional demands of the Holiday season there are additional stresses that can contribute to Holiday chaos. Creating an awareness of the triggers allows you to develop strategies to navigate them and enjoy your time with your family and friends. The Holidays are stressful and although we all want to experience peace and joy, it is challenging to do so. So, dashed hopes and expectations make it even worse. There are ways to have a joyful Holiday season and understanding the factors that sabotage it are the first step. The key is learning to understand and <a href="https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/node/1182464/preview">process your triggers</a>, regardless of the circumstances.<a href="https://www.amazon.com/You-Really-Need-Spine-Surgery/dp/0988272962/ref=sr_1_3?crid=FTXXIGQ6MQLB&amp;keywords=dr+david+hanscom&amp;qid=1670875464&amp;sprefix=dr+david+hanscom%2Caps%2C215&amp;sr=8-3">Do You Really Need Spine Surgery? by Dr. David Hanscom </a>Find other books by Dr. David Hanscom in the <a href="https://mindbodyspirit.fm/store/">MindBodySpirit.fm online bookstore </a>Find out more about <a href="https://backincontrol.com/">Dr. David Hanscom here</a><a href="https://lesariaphd.com/">Dr. Les Aria Ph.D Pain Psychologist </a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>Although there are additional demands of the Holiday season there are additional stresses that can contribute to Holiday chaos. Creating an awareness of the triggers allows you to develop strategies to navigate them and enjoy your time with your family and friends. 
The Holidays are stressful and although we all want to experience peace and joy, it is challenging to do so. So, dashed hopes and expectations make it even worse. There are ways to have a joyful Holiday season and understanding the factors that sabotage it are the first step. The key is learning to understand and process your triggers, regardless of the circumstances.
Do You Really Need Spine Surgery? by Dr. David Hanscom 
Find other books by Dr. David Hanscom in the MindBodySpirit.fm online bookstore 
Find out more about Dr. David Hanscom here
Dr. Les Aria Ph.D Pain Psychologist 
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Although there are additional demands of the Holiday season there are additional stresses that can contribute to Holiday chaos. 

Although there are additional demands of the Holiday season there are additional stresses that can contribute to Holiday chaos. Creating an awareness of the triggers allows you to develop strategies to navigate them and enjoy your time with your family and friends. 
The Holidays are stressful and although we all want to experience peace and joy, it is challenging to do so. So, dashed hopes and expectations make it even worse. There are ways to have a joyful Holiday season and understanding the factors that sabotage it are the first step. The key is learning to understand and process your triggers, regardless of the circumstances.
Do You Really Need Spine Surgery? by Dr. David Hanscom 
Find other books by Dr. David Hanscom in the MindBodySpirit.fm online bookstore 
Find out more about Dr. David Hanscom here
Dr. Les Aria Ph.D Pain Psychologist 
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 The Nightmare of Christmas

Being triggered and stressed is so common during the holidays is so common that it is somewhat normalized. There are many ways to enjoy your family during this time of year regardless of their behaviors and your stresses. It is a season of peace and joy.Keep your perspective! Know you are an adult, and you have choices. Keep focused on who or what is important to you. How do you wish to show up for the holidays? Practicing the skills we discussed, especially noticing when you are triggered and doing something about it will help you keep your love, peace, and joy during the holidays. As always –be kind to yourself. Let the Holidays begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

<description>Being triggered and stressed is so common during the holidays is so common that it is somewhat normalized. There are many ways to enjoy your family during this time of year regardless of their behaviors and your stresses. It is a season of peace and joy.
Keep your perspective! Know you are an adult, and you have choices. Keep focused on who or what is important to you. How do you wish to show up for the holidays? Practicing the skills we discussed, especially noticing when you are triggered and doing something about it will help you keep your love, peace, and joy during the holidays. As always –be kind to yourself. Let the Holidays begin!
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There are many ways to enjoy your family during this time of year regardless of their behaviors and your stresses. It is a season of peace and joy.

Being triggered and stressed is so common during the holidays is so common that it is somewhat normalized. There are many ways to enjoy your family during this time of year regardless of their behaviors and your stresses. It is a season of peace and joy.
Keep your perspective! Know you are an adult, and you have choices. Keep focused on who or what is important to you. How do you wish to show up for the holidays? Practicing the skills we discussed, especially noticing when you are triggered and doing something about it will help you keep your love, peace, and joy during the holidays. As always –be kind to yourself. Let the Holidays begin!
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 Coping with Family Holiday Triggers

 It is almost impossible to believe that you can break free from chronic mental and physical pain after years of suffering and disappointments. Learn how your nervous system is the game changer in your pain recovery journey. If you are dealing with the misery of being in relentless pain and want to learn science backed Mind Body information and skills by two leading experts in chronic pain, David Hanscom M.D. and Les Aria PhD, then this podcast is for you! 

Dynamic Healing with David Hanscom MD and Les Aria PhD

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