In this episode, Daniel Lyman is joined by two of the leading minds in mind-body medicine — Dr. Mark Lumley and Christie Uipi — for a candid, collaborative case discussion unlike anything we've done before. Dr. Mark Lumley is a distinguished professor of psychology at Wayne State University, co-developer of Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), and one of the world's leading researchers on mind-body therapies for chronic pain. Christie Uipi is a psychotherapist, Executive Director o...
May 01, 2026•49 min•Ep. 12
Episode Title: When the Work Isn't Working Season 2, Episode 1 Welcome to Season 2 of the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Podcast. Daniel Lyman, LCSW — founding member of the Pain Psychology Center and Executive Director of the Mind Body Therapy Center — takes over as host this season, bringing a deep clinical background in neuroplastic symptoms and chronic pain recovery. For the first episode, Daniel sits down with Gabrielle Jacobs, LCSW , Associate Director of the Mind Body Therapy Center, to tackle...
Mar 19, 2026•45 min•Ep. 11
In this episode, we explore what happens when fatigue doesn’t just mean “tired”—it feels like your whole life has been taken away. Host John Gasienica sits down with Rachel, who developed severe post-viral chronic fatigue after a major COVID infection. Her symptoms—crushing exhaustion, brain fog, fear, and OCD spikes—left her doubting whether she’d ever get her life back. Together, John and Raelan Agle, a social worker and author who recovered from 10 years of ME/CFS, unpack how belief, emotion,...
Dec 04, 2025•56 min•Ep. 10
In this episode, we explore how “thinking less” and feeling safer in the present can quiet the nervous system and ease chronic symptoms. Dr. Becca Kennedy , a board-certified family medicine physician who treats neuroplastic conditions, joins John to unpack medical invalidation, loneliness in chronic pain, and why learning to access anger, compassion, and play can unlock recovery. You’ll also hear a real coaching segment with “Sarah,” navigating vulvodynia, fear, and uncertainty with step-by-ste...
Oct 16, 2025•53 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of the PRT Podcast, host John Gasienica , LCSW, is joined by Dr. David Clarke , a board-certified physician in internal medicine and gastroenterology and co-founder of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms. John and Dr. Clarke discuss how trauma and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) can shape chronic pain and stress, and why traditional tools don’t always work for those with PTSD. Together, they guide patient Rachel through techniques to face emotions of g...
Aug 28, 2025•59 min•Ep. 8
Perfectionism, pressure, and the belief that we’re never “enough” are some of the most overlooked drivers of chronic pain and today’s episode digs deep into how to break that cycle. Therapist John Gasienica and special guest Vanessa Blackstone explore the emotional patterns behind nervous system dysregulation through the story of Jaycie, a nurse and mom dealing with chronic pain and burnout. They uncover how early life messages, people-pleasing, and emotional suppression (especially around anger...
Jul 31, 2025•55 min•Ep. 7
In this episode, we continue our deep dive with Daniel Lyman as we analyze a session with June, a filmmaker who’s made major strides in her chronic pain recovery but finds herself stuck. Together, we unpack the fear, anger, and sadness that have been underlying her migraines—and how reframing these emotions as protective allies can create powerful breakthroughs. Daniel shares insights from his OCD and pain reprocessing background, and John uses emotional exposure and paradoxical agenda setting t...
Jul 01, 2025•55 min•Ep. 6
This is part two of our experimental two-part series following David, a patient living with chronic foot pain. In Episode 4, David received a neuroplastic pain diagnosis. In Episode 5, we go a step further—showing what happens when that diagnosis is explored through therapy. What you’ll hear in this episode: – A live, unscripted therapy session combining Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), somatic tracking, and Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) – Real-time reduction in pain as David...
May 27, 2025•56 min•Ep. 5
This special episode captures part one of an innovative two-part series, following a patient's full neuroplastic pain journey — from diagnosis to treatment. What you'll hear in this episode: – A live neuroplastic pain assessment from Dr. Matt McClanahan, DO – Discussion of "FIT criteria" (Functional, Inconsistent, Triggered symptoms) – The impact of trauma and historical context on pain – David’s candid account of how conflicting diagnoses made recovery harder – A breakdown of why nervous system...
Apr 15, 2025•43 min•Ep. 4
Rumination—constantly monitoring symptoms, worrying about pain, and overanalyzing every sensation—can make chronic pain worse by keeping the nervous system in a state of high alert. In this episode, therapist John Gasienica works with Leslie, a new mom struggling with chronic pelvic pain and obsessive symptom fixation. Alongside expert therapist Callie Klebanoff, they break down the Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) blueprint for stopping rumination and retraining the brain to feel safe. What You’...
Mar 13, 2025•47 min•Ep. 3
This episode of the PRT podcast, hosted by John Gasienica, focuses on identifying and addressing hidden emotions that hinder recovery from chronic conditions. Special guest Christie Uipi, an expert clinician and founder of the Better Mind Center, joins John to discuss the importance of emotional awareness in pain reprocessing therapy. The episode features a live session with Ben, a patient who experiences a significant breakthrough in his recovery journey. Listeners will learn about the impact o...
Feb 11, 2025•46 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, we dive into Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and how it helps break the cycle of chronic pain. Anna, a patient who has struggled with chronic pain for years, shares her experience of healing through techniques such as somatic tracking, emotional awareness, and gratitude exercises. John Gasienica and Daniella Deutsch explain how PRT works by rewiring the brain’s response to pain, allowing individuals to regain control of their lives. John guides Anna through gratitude practices t...
Dec 12, 2024•33 min•Ep. 1
