Tag: Mind-Body Healing

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 Emotional Connection to Chronic Pain with Jim Prussack (Ep.44)

The Emotional Connection to Chronic Pain with Jim Prussack (Ep.44)

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In this episode, Billy Peterson speaks with licensed physical therapist Jim Prussack, known as The Pain PT, to explore the revolutionary concept of mind-body healing. With a personal recount of his own battle with pain, Billy highlights the importance of understanding pain beyond traditional medicine.

Tune in as Jim explains how chronic pain can be rooted in emotional stress, past trauma, and psychological factors rather than just physical injury. He highlights that the brain, often neglected in traditional medical assessments, plays a central role in creating and processing both physical and emotional pain.

Key takeaways include:

  • Jim’s journey from traditional physical therapy to studying pain and the powerful mind-body connection
  • How you can unlock new avenues for healing without surgery or drugs
  • The significant role of stress and emotions in chronic pain 
  • How modern medicine often overlooks the brain’s impact on healing
  • Real-life success stories of healing chronic pain through emotional awareness
  • And more

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Jim Prussack’s journey into chronic pain treatment began even before his physical therapy training. Struggling with his own health issues, he realized traditional methods often failed to address persistent pain effectively. This led him to pursue deeper knowledge, including a second master’s in Physiotherapy in Australia, where he learned about pain science and the role of the nervous system in pain perception. Influenced by renowned figures like Dr. Peter O’Sullivan, Lorimer Moseley, and David Butler, Jim also explored mindfulness and meditation, completing intensive Vipassana retreats and learning from experts like Jon Kabat-Zinn. His approach evolved further under the guidance of Dr. John Sarno and Dr. Howard Schubiner, emphasizing the mind-body connection in healing chronic pain. Now a certified SIRPA practitioner, Jim helps patients understand how emotions and thoughts impact physical health, combining scientific insight with holistic methods.

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