Published May 3, 2022

661: Rachel Zoffness | Managing Pain In Your Body and Brain

Pain psychologist Rachel Zoffness delves into the intricate relationship between the brain and pain perception, challenging traditional pain management approaches by highlighting the influence of social contexts and emotions. She advocates for a biopsychosocial model and innovative strategies like cognitive-behavioral therapy to effectively address chronic pain.

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- What are pleasure and pain?
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- What are the most interesting episodes of The Jordan Harbinger Show?
  Asked by 22 people
- How do pain mechanisms work?
  Asked by 21 people
- What can you do about chronic pain and inflammation?
  Asked by 20 people
- How do you become more tolerant to pain?
  Asked by 15 people
- What are mirror neurons?
  Asked by 10 people
- What are other methods for pain relief?
  Asked by 7 people
- What do experts say about the treatments highlighted by Andrew Huberman for mental and physical health, such as the writing protocol for alleviating symptoms of depression, PTSD, chronic anxiety, insomnia, arthritis, and chronic pain?
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- How do emotions relate to pathology?
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- How can we know if we have autonomic empathy?
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- In the podcast episode with Dr. Diego Bohórquez, the idea of being overly in tune with one's body was mentioned in relation to poor digestion and anxiety. I’ve always thought these two issues were unrelated, but now I'm wondering if my stomach pain is more related to my anxiety than I initially thought. How can I improve my anxiety, gut health, and gut-brain relationship?
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661: Rachel Zoffness | Managing Pain In Your Body and Brain

Topics covered

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Hacking Chronic Pain

Hacking Pain Recipe

Understanding Pain

Understanding Pain

Chronic Pain Brain

Understanding Pain

Understanding Pain

The Somatic Experience

Pain Relief Insights

Treating Chronic Pain

Overcoming Chronic Pain

Opioid Sensitization

Understanding Pain

Pain Perception

Questions from this episode

What are pleasure and pain?

What are the most interesting episodes of The Jordan Harbinger Show?

How do pain mechanisms work?

What can you do about chronic pain and inflammation?

How do you become more tolerant to pain?

What are mirror neurons?

What are other methods for pain relief?

What do experts say about the treatments highlighted by Andrew Huberman for mental and physical health, such as the writing protocol for alleviating symptoms of depression, PTSD, chronic anxiety, insomnia, arthritis, and chronic pain?

How do emotions relate to pathology?

How can we know if we have autonomic empathy?

Episode Highlights

Emotional and Social Factors

Neuroscience of Pain

Pain Management Strategies

661: Rachel Zoffness | Managing Pain In Your Body and Brain

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Questions from this episode

Episode Highlights

Emotional and Social FactorsRachel Zoffness, a pain psychologist, explores the intricate relationship between the brain and pain perception. She reveals how social contexts, emotions, and mirror neurons influence our experience of pain, challenging traditional views on pain management.

Emotional and Social Factors

Neuroscience of PainRachel Zoffness explores the intricate pathways of pain in the brain and how chronic pain can lead to increased sensitivity. She emphasizes the importance of a biopsychosocial approach to pain management, moving beyond traditional biomedical treatments.

Neuroscience of Pain

Pain Management StrategiesRachel Zoffness explores innovative strategies for managing chronic pain, emphasizing the role of cognitive-behavioral therapy and the biopsychosocial model. She reveals how understanding pain's psychological and social dimensions can lead to more effective treatments.

Pain Management Strategies