The Neurology of Pain

Elisabeth Kristof, Founder of Brain Based Wellness and Co-Host of Illuminated, is back again to discuss with me the neurology of pain and how pain is an output signal from your brain to take action. How you think about pain can affect how you feel pain. In today's episode, we unpack that and learn how to shift our mindset with pain.

In this episode, we share:

[8:18] What pain is
[10:21] Pain and other signs your body gives to slow down
[12:22] What happens as a result of chronic stress
[14:38] The science behind pain
[18:28] How to counteract pain
[22:03] Our brains filtering system
[24:25] How our brain's perception of safety affects our bodies
[26:57] Your social and work environment can result in more pain
[27:56] The Insular Cortex is key in your interoceptive system and how your emotions are connected
[30:18] A case study on back pain and the common denominator among people in pain
[34:43] Expectations of consequences and how it can lead to more pain
[35:40] Our beliefs and how they shape the way we see pain
[36:35] How pain can be a teacher
[38:38] Think about what the cause of your pain could be
[39:48] The importance of movement and why it matters
[42:55] Working with an applied neurologist