Tag: Chronic Pain Management

Dr. Fanestil
The Paradigm Shift in Healthcare with Brad Fanestil, MD (EP. 62)

The Paradigm Shift in Healthcare with Brad Fanestil, MD (EP. 62)

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In this conversation, Dr. Brad Fanestil discusses the profound connection between health and wealth, emphasizing that without health, wealth holds little value. He introduces the concept of mind-body medicine, highlighting how emotional and psychological factors can significantly impact physical health. The discussion delves into the role of neuroscience in understanding pain and anxiety, challenging traditional medical narratives that often overlook these connections. Dr. Fanestil advocates for a shift in perspective, encouraging individuals to rewire their brains for healing through education, language, and understanding the power of beliefs. He also touches on the importance of addressing stress and the impact of aging on health, ultimately promoting a holistic approach to wellness that integrates mind and body.

Takeaways

  • Health is foundational to wealth.
  • Chronic pain can often be addressed through mind-body techniques.
  • Neuroscience provides insights overcoming chronic pain and anxiety.
  • Traditional medical narratives may overlook emotional factors in health.
  • Pain and anxiety are protective alarms from the brain.
  • Rewiring the brain is essential for overcoming chronic pain.
  • Education about the brain’s function is crucial for healing.
  • Language used in healthcare can influence patient outcomes.
  • Beliefs about health can shape physical realities.
  • Stress can stem from past experiences and affect current health.

About our Guest: 

Dr. Fanestil is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, and has practiced as both a primary care internist and as a hospitalist in Colorado for most of his career. For several years he was the Director of Inpatient Care at Avista Hospital in Louisville, working exclusively in hospitals and ICUs. In 2017 he began researching and learning about new theories in neuroscience – largely supported by functional MRI (fMRI) data – that are beginning to explain the emotional connections between mind and body. When he started bringing these new ideas to his primary care patients, many of his most complicated and frustrated patients started getting better. He now runs the Boulder Institute for Mind Body Medicine, where he teaches patients and clinicians how to use these tools to re-wire the neural circuitry of anxiety and chronic pain in individual appointments and online classes.

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About Heather Peterson: 

Heather Peterson, owner and founder of Pain Free For Good, began her search for the truth in 2010 while desperately trying to find the answers to help her husband recover from chronic pain. While on her search for answers, she also healed herself and has continued to help countless others trying to cross the river of pain. As a Mindbody Healer and Coach, she is passionate about helping women discover the truth in order to overcome physical and emotional pain.

 

 

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Introduction to Chronic Pain and Healing
The Mind-Body Healing Journey with Dr. David Schechter (EP. 61)

The Mind-Body Healing Journey with Dr. David Schechter (EP. 61)

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In this conversation, Billy and Dr. Schechter delve into the complexities of chronic pain, emphasizing the mind-body connection and the emotional roots of pain. They discuss the limitations of traditional medicine in addressing chronic pain and highlight the importance of understanding the psychological aspects of pain. Dr. Schechter shares his journey into mind-body medicine, the significance of patient participation in recovery, and the power of belief in healing.  Tune in as David and Billy touch on the challenges within the healthcare system and the need for a shift towards a more holistic approach to treatment.

Key takeaways include:

  • Chronic pain often has emotional roots that are overlooked.
  • Traditional medicine may not address the underlying causes of pain.
  • Education about mind-body connections is crucial for healing.
  • Belief in the healing process can significantly impact outcomes.
  • Patients often feel like victims of their conditions; empowerment is key.
  • The healthcare system needs to adapt to include holistic approaches.
  • Chronic pain can manifest in various forms, not just physical injuries.
  • And more

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About Our Guest:

David Schechter, MD, Family/Sports Medicine Physician

Dr. David Schechter is a physician who practices in West Los Angeles, California. With over 35 years of experience as a family and sports medicine physician, Dr. Schechter specializes in mind-body medicine and chronic pain.

Dr. Schechter attended Princeton University, received his MD from New York University, residency through UCLA/Santa Monica, and is an attending physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

He has been named a Top Doctor by Los Angeles Magazine, Men’s Health Magazine, and by US News and World Report.  He has written several books, including Think Away Your Pain , The MindBody Workbook, The MindBody Workbook for Teens, and The Lessons Doctor Sarno Taught Me.  

He has co-created an online program called The MindBody Healing Journey and co-authored The MindBody Workbook, Volume Two and A Diagnostic Guide for Psychophysiologic Disorders.  Recently, he created an online course, Mastering the Mind-Body Connection for Teenagers.

 

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