What if chronic pain isn't only about what's happening in your body, but also how your brain and nervous system are responding to it?
In this episode of The Health Fix Podcast, Dr. Jannine Krause chats with Natalie Rivans, co-CEO of ReOrigin, somatic practitioner, and menopause coach, about brain retraining, chronic pain, nervous system regulation, and healing.
Natalie shares her own journey from working as a police officer to dealing with chronic pain, anxiety, and depression. After years of trying to find answers and manage her symptoms, she discovered brain retraining and began learning how the nervous system can get stuck in a protective pattern.
Natalie also explains why you don't need to keep searching for one hidden root cause. Instead, the focus can be on what your nervous system has learned and how you respond to symptoms now.
The goal isn't to pretend pain isn't there. It's to help your brain and body stop treating every sensation as a threat, so you can gradually build more safety, flexibility, and trust.
What you'll learn in this episode:
- What brain retraining is and isn't
- How fear and protection are linked to chronic pain
- Simple ways to interrupt a stress response
- How poor sleep can upregulate nervous system sensitivity to pain
Connect with Natalie and ReOrigin:
Visit ReOrigin to learn more about their brain retraining and nervous system programs, community, and coaching options.
Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. New, changing, or concerning symptoms should always be assessed by an appropriate healthcare professional.
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