An End to Chronic Pain? Surprising Science is Getting Us Closer. | Dr. Rachel Zoffness
APR 9, 202650 MIN
An End to Chronic Pain? Surprising Science is Getting Us Closer. | Dr. Rachel Zoffness
APR 9, 202650 MIN
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<p>Stop the cycle of chronic pain by fixing the signals in your brain. We’ve been told for decades that pain is purely a physical problem, born of bones and body parts. But the latest neuroscience proves that’s only one piece of the puzzle.</p><br><p>Dr. Rachel Zoffness is a pain scientist, assistant clinical professor at UCSF, and author of the new book <a href="https://amzn.to/47qG5CK" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><em>Tell Me Where It Hurts</em></a>. She lectures at Stanford and is revolutionizing how we treat chronic suffering by moving beyond the outdated biomedical model.</p><p><br></p><ul><li>The 65-year-old neuroscience secret that proves how pain is generated by your brain.</li><li>A specific biological "recipe" that allows you to lower the volume of your pain signals in real-time.</li><li>Why 96% of medical schools are missing the most critical tool for treating chronic conditions.</li><li>The surprising link between your social life and the actual physical inflammation in your joints.</li><li>A simple pacing strategy to return to the activities you love without triggering a flare-up.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’ve been told you just have to "live with it," this conversation provides the roadmap to take your power back. Play the episode now to discover the whole-person solution you’ve been searching for.</p><br><p>You can find Rachel at: <a href="https://www.zoffness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/therealdoczoff/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/podcast/biopsychosocial-neuroscience-chronic-dr-rachel-zoffness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Episode Transcript</a></p><br><p><strong>Next week, </strong>we're sharing a really meaningful conversation with <strong>Dr. Amir Levine </strong>about the tiny moments in your relationships that are secretly shaping your confidence, your sense of meaning, and how safe you feel in the world.</p><br><p><strong>Check out our offerings & partners: </strong></p><ul><li><strong>Join My New Writing Project: </strong><a href="https://jonathanfields.substack.com/about" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Awake at the Wheel</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.goodlifeproject.com/sponsors/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Visit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes</a></li></ul><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>