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Alyssa Heskin of the Better Mind Center
Are We Treating Pain All Wrong? (EP. 67)

Are We Treating Pain All Wrong? (EP. 67)

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What if the key to healing chronic pain isn’t found in a pill, but in the power of the mind itself? In this thought-provoking conversation, psychotherapist and pain coach, Alyssa Heskin challenges the traditional view of pain and explores the science behind the mind-body connection. She reveals how emotional experiences shape our physical symptoms—and how awareness, self-exploration, and evidence-based psychotherapy can unlock the body’s natural capacity to heal. This episode invites you to question everything you thought you knew about pain and discover a new path toward true well-being.

About Our Guest:

Alyssa believes that every client deserves a space in which they feel safe, empowered, and in control of their healing. She takes a psychodynamic, strength-focused, and mindfulness-based approach and utilizes evidence-based practices from Pain Reprocessing Therapy. Alyssa works collaboratively with clients to identify their maladaptive thinking patterns and behaviors and replace them with effective strategies to alleviate emotional and physical pain. Alyssa was first introduced to concepts of neuroplasticity and somatic healing while supporting a family member through their chronic pain recovery. This personal experience sparked an awe for the healing capacity of our brains and bodies, leading Alyssa to develop her professional niche in chronic pain recovery. Alyssa also specializes in working with survivors of trauma and people experiencing severe mental illness.

Trained in: Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

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The Mind-Body Connection: Healing From Within with Heather Peterson (Ep. 34)

The Mind-Body Connection: Healing From Within with Heather Peterson (Ep. 34)

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Today’s episode features our first return guest, Heather Peterson, who first appeared in August 2023 to discuss the mind-body connection. Due to the overwhelming popularity of that episode, we’ve invited Heather back to delve deeper into the crucial topic of mental health, which is especially pertinent as we observe Mental Health Awareness Month.

We open the discussion by addressing the stigma surrounding mental health, emphasizing the need to view mental health concerns as common and manageable issues rather than signs of instability. Billy proposes a shift in terminology from “mental health” to “emotional health” to foster a more positive and approachable perspective.

Join Billy, Shaun, and Heather for this enlightening conversation as they unpack the complex relationship between our emotional well-being and how we live our lives today, offering practical insights and strategies to improve our mental health through deeper connections and understanding.

Important highlights include:

  • The importance of connection and the detrimental effects of loneliness on mental health
  • How technology and social media impact our self-worth and perception of ourselves
  • The transformative power of acknowledging deep-seated emotions to overcome physical and mental health conditions
  • Heather’s holistic approach to pain management and its benefits
  • Success stories of individuals who have benefited from Pain Free For Good
  • And more!

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About Our Guest: 

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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