Pain to Freedom Podcast

In this episode, I break down why so many women stay stuck in the pain → relief → flare-up cycle , even after doing physical therapy, stretches, and exercises consistently. You’ll learn: → why treatments that give temporary relief don’t actually solve the problem → why the exercises you’ve been doing may no longer be enough → why flare-ups happen when you try to get back to normal activities → and...

In this episode, I talk about why you might still be stuck in pain… even though you’ve been doing all the exercises your physical therapist gave you. You’ve been consistent. You’ve been doing them daily. But every time you try to go back to lifting weights or doing your normal workouts… you end up flared up again. And now there’s a lot of fear around exercise. If you’re someone who just wants to f...

In this episode i talk about why pain keeps coming back even when you feel like you’ve tried everything. In this podcast episode, I talk about:→ why PT, adjustments, and “playing it safe” often aren’t enough→ how flare-ups create fear and keep you stuck→ the missing piece that helps you rebuild strength without spiraling→ what actually allows you to trust your body againIf you’re living with persi...

Why do flare-ups keep happening even when you’re “doing everything right”? In this episode, I break down the real reasons pain keeps coming back — and why relief alone isn’t the goal. We talk about strength progression, the nervous system, and how to safely get back to the workouts and activities you love without fear.

In this episode, I break down why most persistent back pain isn’t coming from your spine — it’s coming from an overprotective nervous system. You’ll learn how fear, stress, and misinformation keep pain alive, and why understanding your pain is the first step to finally moving without fear again.

If massages, adjustments, and cupping were the real solution to pain… you wouldn't still be hurting. In this episode, I break down why these short-term fixes often keep people stuck in pain — and what actually helps your body heal for good. You’ll learn: ✅ Why hands-on treatments only provide temporary relief ✅ The real science behind adjustments (and what that “pop” actually is) ✅ How these me...

In today’s episode, I’m breaking down one of the BIGGEST reasons women stay stuck in chronic pain… and why it has nothing to do with your back, your hips, or any joint in your body. If your pain has lasted longer than 3–6 months, you’re probably no longer dealing with a tissue problem and it has more to do with a nervous system that’s working overtime. We’ll talk about: • What actually happens in...

In this episode, Dr. Liz breaks down the  real  reason pain becomes chronic — fear — and how it rewires your nervous system to stay in protection mode long after the injury has healed. You’ll learn why two people with the same injury can have completely different outcomes, how avoidance and fear amplify pain, and what it actually takes to retrain your body and brain so movement feels safe again.

If you’ve tried traditional physical therapy and still find yourself in pain, this episode is for you. We’ll break down the main reasons traditional PT often fails — from symptom-based treatments and underdosed exercises to generic, insurance-driven care that doesn’t actually match your goals. You’ll learn what true recovery should look like, how to rebuild strength and confidence, and what it tak...

Have you tried  everything  — physical therapy, chiropractors, massages — yet still find yourself stuck in pain? You’re not alone… and it’s not your fault. In this first episode we break down  why most traditional pain treatments fail and introduces a new way of understanding pain through the  biopsychosocial model  — the evidence-based approach that looks at your body, mind, and lifestyle as one...