Unweaving Chronic Pain

Was exercise your mental health outlet, and now you're unable to do it because of chronic pain?  Even worse, have you been told the solution is to just stop doing the thing you love?  If so, this episode is for you!  We will explore why exercise can be a GREAT outlet for mental health, and ways to expand our toolbelt so it isn't the only thing to rely on (because that's a lot of pre...

In this episode, I have the honor of interviewing my mentor, Dr. Valerie Rein, author of "Patriarchy Stress Disorder" (if you don't already own it, go buy it now!).  This episode is full of richness as we dive into how understanding the patriarchy is actually crucial for our healing journey.  Next we explore intergenerational trauma, some misconceptions in the self help world on what it means to b...

This episode is all about troubleshooting "inner work".  If you feel like you've been doing work such as somatic work, embodiment work and/or trauma healing, and it is just not changing a damn thing...then listen in! Unweaving Chronic Pain Course: https://drandreamoore.teachable.com/p/unweaving-chronic-pain Masterclass Replay: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61f9ea796114df05454c4ce7

I absolutely LOVED this conversation with Michele - a lawyer turned yoga instructor & career coach, as we got to hash out so many amazing topics together, while she shared her healing journey.  She beautifully touches on how we can internalize trauma that originates from oppression & racism; why being a victim isn't the bad thing make it out to be....and how yoga has played such an in...

In this episode, discover what is on the other side of pain once you're willing to be with it, to sit with it, to fully allow & even love on it.  It can sound crazy to want to do that - but when you understand the why - all of a sudden, it can start to sound pretty enticing! If you're ready to learn how to do this, then join my Unweaving Chronic Pain program.  We start on Feb 20, 202...

Today is a special episode of the UCP podcast because we have our first ever guest!!!  Welcome to Dr. Tawny Kross.  Today we discuss all things nerdy, especially pain science.  We also go into why humor is such a crucial (and fun!) thing to bring in during your healing journey.   Dr. Tawny Kross graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Duke University in 2013. She has worked in a Vete...

Resolutions are proven to fail 92% of the time.  So why do we insist on setting them?  Let's try a different approach for 2022 - one where we don't start the year immediately feeling like shit :).  P.s. I recommend listening even if it is past the New Year! If you found this podcast episode helpful - please share or give it a rating!  You can find me at www.drandreamoore.com or...

In this episode we dive into how empowering learning about & uncovering ancestral trauma can be on your journey with chronic pain.  As humans, we pretty much all have ancestors that have been carrying trauma that has been passed down to us, so definitely listen in to uncover more & learn what to do with it! Please don't hesitate to send any questions to me to be answered on the podcas...

In this episode we dive into intentionally sitting with discomfort.  Which sounds weird, until you realize that we spend so much of our energy desperately trying to avoid discomfort (which doesn't even work).  If you're in chronic pain, you're no stranger to discomfort as it is - what if you could choose to use it as something to fuel you, rather than exhaust you? If you are loving this...

Have you ever felt like you "should" be more compassionate to yourself, but also pretty convinced that if you give yourself some grace, you'll be even more of a hot mess/disaster/lazy/insert self-deprecation here???? If so, you're SO not alone, and this episode is for you! Today I break down why this is so common, my own experience with my aversion to self-compassion & why addressing this is s...

In this episode, we are going to be diving into why perfectionism can be such a massive block in healing, and how it can intertwine itself in so many different places in super sneaky ways & mask itself as healing!! Listen to the end to find out the best way to begin addressing this that you can start right away! Find me on instragram @drandreamoore or if you're ready to dive in & want to l...

This episode is for you if you've ever done work in the name of healing, self help, etc, but have actually felt WORSE after.  In this episode I address where things can go wrong/why they can go wrong with self help, affirmations, thought work, etc! If you're wanting to dig in more, then schedule a free pain strategy session here: https://www.drandreamoore.com/schedule/!  You can also fin...

Soundbites are EVERYWHERE.  And they aren't necessarily wrong - they are often discussing an outcome though, and jump past the work it can take to achieve that outcome.⁠ ⁠So we read these, and then beat ourselves up for not having already achieved them!⁠ ⁠Nuance is KEY.  In this episode, I discuss this pervasive issue, and then talk about 3 common "sound bites" I hear that when interpret...

Movement is ultimately an incredibly important thing to being a human.  But where does it fit in on your healing journey?  Especially when both your pain & emotions make it extremely challenging to engage with?  Listen in to find out how to incorporate movement from a place of healing and love :).  Find me @drandreamoore or www.drandreamoore.com  I am always open to your questions, comments & feed...

This episode provides that actual 'how to' action steps of using somatic work in your healing process.   I walk you through first my goals of using somatic work, what it is, and then finally, the basic steps to doing it.  This isn't an info only episode - this is literally the process I use in my work with my clients.  So if you're ready to take action to begin to heal your chr...

In this episode, I discuss why it is so important to truly identify the motives for your healing.  It may feel obvious, but when we dig in, it may turn out things are muddier than they seem.  Listen in to help get some clarity around why you're healing your pain, which is going to be essential for your journey!  As always, you can find me at www.drandreamoore.com & @drandreamoor...

Have you ever been asked what your values are? Or what you'd do if you didn't have pain? Or what you'd like for your life in the future? And felt totally paralyzed when trying to answer? This is incredibly common, and listen in to this episode to find out why...and what you can start doing to unpack this! You can find me at www.drandreamoore.com & @drandreamoore on IG!

All too often, trauma is dismissed because it 'wasn't that bad' or it 'doesn't count', but underneath all of this, there is a very real physiological reaction that is occurring that is leading to nervous system sensitization & therefore, chronic pain.  In this episode, I offer a different take on trauma, and why the word 'trauma' is problematic in the first place - and offer an alternativ...

In this episode I discuss 2 non-negotiables for healing chronic pain, that people often try & abandon because they "didn't work". I discuss what these are & how to troubleshoot them. You can find me on IG: @drandreamoore or www.drandreamoore.com

A healing journey at it's core is one that empowers you. Yet I see so many stuck in disempowerment. Listen in today to first help figure out if you're truly empowered, and if you aren't - how to shift into it! Find me @drandreamoore or www.drandreamoore.com If you're ready to take your journey to the next level, schedule a free pain strategy session at www.drandreamoore.com/schedule

In episode 4, we focused on 'top down' pain.  Today, we are going to explore the nervous system further and learn more about 'bottom-up' pain concepts.  This is a huge, complex topic & I am excited to start breaking it down for you, because the better you understand your body & the true causes of pain, the less suffering it causes.  As always, you can find me @drandreamoore or www.drandreamoore.co...

Finding safety is essential for those struggling with chronic pain, and it can also be incredibly challenging to do. Listen in to this episode to learn a very actionable step on how to start bringing this in! Reach out to me on Instagram @drandreamoore or find me at www.drandreamoore.com.

In this episode, I cover how perfectionism actually can lead to and/or amplify chronic pain. It's so incredibly common, yet not something I see discussed or addressed at all. You can find me @drandreamoore on IG, or www.drandreamoore.com

In today's episode, we get a little nerdy. Why? Because research shows, when we understand pain, it can begin to calm our nervous system. In this episode, we are laying the groundwork for understanding why finding safety in the nervous system is so crucial to the healing process, and I introduce a practice you can begin right away! If you want to learn more, follow me on Instagram @drandreamoore,...

This is a 2 part episode! The first part is really discussing what the healing journey can feel like. The second part is really about defining pain, and starting to better understand it. Find me @drandreamoore on IG, or sign up for a free pain strategy session: www.drandreamoore.com/schedule