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Dynamic Healing with David Hanscom MD and Les Aria PhD

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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!
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Episodes

Moving Past the Deadly Trap of Perfectionism

Perfection is often held up as a virtue by our families, peers, society. It is actually a deadly neurological trick and a cognitive distortion, which steadily wears us down. Perfectionism is much different than a “vision of excellence”, which has the energy of accurately assessing your strengths and weaknesses, creating a vision of where you want to go, and figuring out the steps to get there. Perfectionism is a self-critical voice of “not good enough.” It is a motivating force but detracts from...

Apr 15, 202247 minEp. 24

Rebuilding Your Brain and Body

Over 60% of people are raised in households that are chaotic and over half of have experienced severe trauma. Neuroscience has revealed that persistent pain and trauma share the same neural circuits cause a dysregulated nervous system and damaging body chemistry. The effects last for a lifetime – unless you choose a different course. Your actions today are programmed by every second of your entire past. If you were raised in a traumatic environment, that is how you will view the world. Your body...

Apr 08, 202240 minEp. 23

No Action in a Reaction – Defusing Anger

Purpose: Similar to anxiety, anger is an even more heightened physiological state. You cannot think clearly, and it is critical to regulate your body’s fight state and get back “on-line” before you take any action. Quote: “Anybody can become angry — that is easy, but to be angry with the right person and to the right degree and at the right time and for the right purpose, and in the right way — that is not within everybody's power and is not easy.” ― Aristotle Like anxiety, anger is a activated ...

Apr 01, 202244 minEp. 22

Vulnerability – The First Step of Forgiveness

There are few rewards in nature for being vulnerable. You won’t survive. Humans also possess this basic instinct, but we also have language and consciousness that allows the possibility of deep relationships. It is a terrible paradox, in that being vulnerable is at the core of enjoyable and functional human relationships. Anger is an intense reaction that covers up feelings of vulnerability. Yet you must connect with your vulnerability before can begin to forgive and thrive. Dr. Fred Luskin is a...

Mar 25, 202246 minEp. 21

You Can't Move Forward Until You Let Go

You cannot move forward into healing if you are holding onto the past. Some aspect of forgiveness must be manifested in your life daily to truly solve your chronic pain. It is ALWAYS the tipping point. Why? Anytime you are anxious or angry, a current event has triggered something from the past that was dangerous or perceived as such. You are there and not here. Dr. Fred Luskin is a Stanford Psychologist who is a pioneer in looking at forgiveness as part of the process. He is the author of Forgiv...

Mar 18, 202244 minEp. 20

Hijack Your Nervous System to Heal

Our thoughts and actions are processed by the nervous system, which sends out instructions to every cell in the body how to respond. If the input is unpleasant or overstimulating, your body will sense danger and produce a stress response. You will feel anxious, agitated, and your pain will increase. What you CHOOSE to load into your nervous system translates into a physiological response of safety or threat. Your brain will develop wherever you place your attention. It is the reason why we make ...

Mar 11, 202234 minSeason 1Ep. 19

The Power of Choice

You have more say over your quality of life than you might think. The choices you make stimulate neuroplastic changes in your brain that become embedded with repetition. Humans’ brains develop by interacting with other humans. This is a much different programming process than the development of other mammals’ brains. Every move and decision you make today is determined by the sum total of your past experiences. Most of our programming is unconscious and not our choice. So, we are at the mercy of...

Feb 25, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 18

ACT in Action – Choose

Psychologically flexibility is the opposite of what most of us possess. There is a human tendency to reinforce our views of the world and affirm them. It requires a lot of ongoing energy. ACT teaches you how to become more open to new ideas and creativity. This episode focuses on choose,” which is the final phase of this three-step process. · Catch – noticing a shift in sensation or mood · Check – identify it and create some “space” · Choose – you then have a choice of a more appropriate respons...

Feb 11, 202232 minSeason 1Ep. 17

ACT in Action – Check

Purpose: In order to stimulate your brain to change (neuroplasticity) you must first know exactly where you are at. The first step is to “catch” and notice that there is a change. Then the second step is, “check” where you recognize what the change is (creating some “space”), and then choose where you want to go. Today we will be discussing the “check” phase of reprogramming your brain. Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our resp...

Feb 04, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 16

ACT in Action - Catch

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) is a mindfulness-based behavioral intervention that helps us live in the present moment using values to move towards what matters the most to you in life. You are moving away from pain. It provides practical ways to unhook from the storylines of your mind. The approach reduces your suffering from emotional and physical pain. Changing your relationship to adversity allows you to minimize your suffering. It is a learned skill that represented by “3 C’s” that...

Jan 28, 202231 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Putting ACT into Action for Pain

ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) can provide you with practical ways to unhook from the storylines of your mind. The approach reduces your suffering from emotional and physical pain. ACT is a mindfulness-based behavioral intervention helping us live in the present moment using values to move towards what matters the most to you in life. You are moving away from pain. ACT understands that pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional. If you fight pain, your suffering worsens. Changing you...

Jan 21, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) for Pain Recovery

Emotional and physical pain share neurological circuits in the brain and chronic activation of them is unpleasant. Since we don’t want to feel pain, we suppress it, which fires up the nervous system and your flight or fight response. Over time, we become more and more determined (and rigid) to not feel pain and it is a losing battle. A key to solving chronic pain is learning to quit fighting it, be with it, and let it dissipate. However, it does require learning approaches to allow you to tolera...

Jan 14, 202235 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Regrets – Getting Stuck in the Past

Remorse is a factor in keeping you moving forward into the life you want. It is the flip side of FOMO (fear of missing out), both of which are embedded thought patterns and don’t respond well to rational interventions. It is also unique to human consciousness. The Problem Remorse is a common almost universal trait. It is a problem in that the time and energy spent on missed opportunities keeps your nervous system and body fired up, drains you of your vital energies, and greatly compromises your ...

Jan 08, 202233 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Using Values to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions

Because change is challenging for majority of us, New Year's resolutions often fail to realize change takes time. Like growing something you planted, a fruit tree will take years to mature and consistently bear fruit. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) offers solutions to guide us through the process of change, that is, our New Year’s resolutions. A core aspect of ACT is becoming aware of and defining your values and then engaging in behaviors that create neuroplastic changes in your brain....

Dec 31, 202135 minSeason 1Ep. 11

The Destructive Power of FOMO ( Fear of Missing Out)

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) is a common pattern of thinking in modern times. Why in the face of so much prosperity is it so prevalent? Understanding that is a manifestation of your unconscious self-critical voice and this it is irrational is the first stepping in successfully dealing with it. This session will discuss: · The neurological nature of the problem – it is an embedded thinking pattern. · How they emanate from the unconscious brain and not responsive to rational interventions. · That it...

Dec 24, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 10

The Pain of Social Isolation

Emotional pain and physical pain have overlapping circuits in the brain. They play off each other. People in pain are more sensitive to social rejection and social rejection makes the pain worse. Loneliness has profound effects on your mental and physical health. This situation is magnified during the Holiday Season. By understanding the nature of the problem, there are potential solutions that will not only help you through the Holidays but will move you forward on your healing journey. The sta...

Dec 17, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Survival Tips for the Holidays - Presence, Pacing, and Boundaries

What truly brings you joy and how can you fully experience it? These tips can enhance your capacity to connect to other people close to you. In this episode, we’ll be discussing the last three tips to help you thrive during the Holidays. · Being in the Present Moment is Key to Being Peaceful o 47% of the time our mind wanders, and we get caught-up in the mind’s story lines. o Metaphor: Being in the middle of the tornado helps us watch and respond versus get caught-up and destroy peace in us and ...

Dec 10, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Survival Tips for the Holidays-Communicate and Be Realistic

It is ironic that we treasure having major holidays with the spirit of love and giving, yet there are many ways that they can be incredibly draining. Much of the “Holiday Spirit” is created by the marketing world and is not a lot of people’s reality. In this episode, we’ll be discussing the need to be realistic and also communicate. You can capture the Holiday Spirit. Here are 7 Tips from Dr. David Hanscom and Dr. Les Aria for not just Surviving the Holidays but Enjoying the Holidays. 1. Values ...

Dec 03, 202130 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Survival Tips for the Holidays

Learning psychological skills is key to surviving, not just using your breathwork or meditation, or exercise –but using tools that provide effective outcomes to help you be your best and safest this holiday season. Dr. David Hanscom and Dr. Les Aria provide tips on todays episode that will help you become more psychologically flexible, which leads to safety versus threat, which is psychological inflexibility. Learning to connect with your thoughts/emotions with physical sensations is key. Being ...

Nov 27, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Happy Holidays...NOT

Humans evolved to our current state at the top of the food chain through cooperation. It is one of the main reasons that social connection is so critical. The deeper the connection, the better; except family triggers are the most powerful and destructive. This problem is accentuated during the Holidays where hope and expectations for connection are high, and it is even more painful when these potentially wonderful gatherings blow up. Being aware of the strength and nature of these primitive trig...

Nov 22, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 5

The Care of the Patient with Dr. Francis Peabody

Dr. Francis Peabody was a famous physician who possessed a deep understanding of the need for a strong patient/ doctor relationship. He clearly understood the interaction of patient with his or her circumstances in creating symptoms. His 1927 lecture, “The Care of the Patient” is the basis for this Dynamic Healing podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Reconnecting to Your True Self

By understanding that anxiety and anger are automatic hardwired reactions, you can develop a “working relationship” with them. Then, instead of spending energy trying to change them, you are free to connect with the part of your brain that knows how to have fun and thrive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 28, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Defining the Mind Body Connection – It Really is One Unit

Your body can remain alive without consciousness. Homo sapiens are the only species that possess advanced language and abstract thinking. Every other species is hardwired to avoid threats and seek safety and they don’t have to think about it. The mind and body are a single unit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 26, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 2

What is Dynamic Healing?

Staying alive is a dynamic process. The body adapts to the environment every second by processing data from innumerable sensors sending data to your brain. Signals are sent out to ensure your survival. When your stresses are overwhelming and you feel under threat, your body responds with a flight or fight response. Multiple mental and physical symptoms are created. Dynamic healing addresses this root cause of illness and chronic disease can be effectively treated and often solved. Learn more abo...

Oct 25, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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