The Chronic Pain Breakup

In this conversation, Natasha, a nurse and CrossFit athlete, shares her personal recovery journey with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). She was once unable to walk or even wear a sock, was faced with disability, and was recommended pain management specialists and spinal cord stimulators. But now, she's back to working full-time, reporting 80-90% recovery after implementing some simple strate...

Many people notice that alcohol seems to “take the edge off” their pain — but what’s really going on in the brain when that happens? And why does it sometimes backfire later? This episode breaks down the neuroscience of how alcohol influences pain processing, both in the short term and over time. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:  ➡️  Why alcohol can temporarily calm the pain syste...

Do you struggle with chronic pain that just won't go away despite trying everything?   In this episode, I break down my proven 5-phase method for reducing stubborn pain by addressing overactive pain pathways—the missing piece that most doctors and traditional treatments overlook. What You'll Learn:  ➡️ Why most treatments for chronic pain fail to provide lasting relief  ➡️ The criti...

In this inspiring interview, I’m joined by Leslie—an Ironman triathlete, cyclist, and CRPS advocate—who shares how she reclaimed her life after being diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following foot surgery. Leslie opens up about: ✔️ How she used the strategies inside The Chronic Pain Breakup Method to dramatically reduce her pain, and get back to the activities she loves (yes,...

What causes chronic pain—and why are some people more prone to it than others? Why is it that some people seem to "bounce back" after an injury, while others remain in pain?  Why does your body hurt all the time, even when your scans are normal or your doctor says “you’re fine”? It could be that you have overactive pain pathways. If you’ve ever Googled things like: 🔍 “Why am I so sensitive t...

If you’ve been told to just “live with your pain,” or you feel like no treatment has truly helped long-term, this episode is going to change everything. In this final part of this 3-day series, I reveal the third and most powerful building block to ending pain flares—lowering the overall sensitivity of your pain system. We’re going beyond pain management and quick fixes to actually retrain your pa...

For 3 years, Katie tried everything—gabapentin, injections, endless therapy sessions—but nothing worked. The pain controlled her life, leaving her frustrated, exhausted, and desperate for relief. 💡 Until she discovered THIS game-changing strategy. In this episode, Katie shares: ✅ Why gabapentin and injections failed her (and why so many women are in the same boat) ✅ The turning point that made...

If you feel like your pain flares are unpredictable—like they have a mind of their own—this episode is going to be a game changer. In Part 2 of this 3-part series, I’m breaking down how to prevent pain flares before they even start. You’ll learn why pain isn’t as random as it seems, how to shift your focus from “triggers” to amplifiers, and the exact steps to take control of your pain instead of l...

MRIs, nerve tests, and even traditional treatments are completely missing 3 HUGE factors that could be keeping you stuck with ongoing pain. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✅ Why your pain is NOT all in your head (and what’s actually happening in your body) ✅ The 3 overlooked causes of persistent pain that won’t show up on scans ✅ What to focus on if doctors, physical therapy, and injections have...

If you’ve ever felt trapped in a cycle of pain flares—constantly dreading the next spike in pain, feeling like you have no control over your body, and scrambling for solutions that never seem to work—this episode is for you. In Part 1 of this special 3-part series,  I break down what pain flares really are, why they happen (hint: they’re not random!), and how you can start taking control with...

In this episode, I break down why so many people experience post-holiday pain spikes—especially in January—and the five most common times when pain flares up. Understanding these patterns can help you prepare, reduce anxiety, and regain a sense of control. Key Takeaways: ✔️ If your pain flared up in January, it’s not your fault—it’s a pattern that happens to many. ✔️ Understanding pain flare trigg...

🚨 1 in 5 Women Have Overactive Pain Pathways It blows my mind how most women have never even been told about this. As a pain specialist, I’ve seen far too many women spend sleepless nights researching, terrified that something crucial is being missed. That’s why I created this episode—to reveal the truth about overactive pain pathways so you can stop spinning your wheels with the wrong treatments...

After 15 years of unending pain, SEVEN knee surgeries, and a CRPS diagnosis, Shannon thought she’d tried it all. But in this episode, she shares the moment she first realized her pain was finally ending – a feeling she describes as freeing, like stepping off a rollercoaster after years of relentless ups and downs. Listen along as Shannon reflects on her recovery journey, including her biggest...

In this episode, I'm diving deep into one of the most crucial barriers to overcoming chronic pain: FEAR. If you’re tired of pain dictating your life, it’s time to break the fear & pain cycle for good. I’ll walk you through the 3 most common ways people cope with fear --that actually make pain worse-- and I'll share  7 proven strategies to help you regain control, create a sense of sa...

In this inspiring interview, Kristen shares her powerful journey from being trapped in debilitating chronic pain to reclaiming her life after years of trying every treatment under the sun. Like so many, she felt stuck, overwhelmed, and skeptical after countless failed approaches—but through determination and the right support, everything changed. If you’ve been struggling with chronic pain and fee...

"You have a bad back." ... "Your hips are out of alignment" ... "Your core is weak" ... "You're bone on bone" In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the profound impact that the language and messages we receive from healthcare providers can negatively shape our beliefs, behaviors, identity, and actually even change our biology to make our pain worse! Learn how these harmful "brokenness narrati...

Are you struggling with invisible pain, feeling lost in your search for relief? Has your pain been minimized and normalized? Have you tried endlessly to resolve your pain, only to have it blamed on past traumatic circumstances? Well, you're not alone. In this enlightening conversation, we dive deep into the journey of overcoming chronic back pain, without resorting to quick fixes or invasive proce...

In today’s episode, we dive deep into the five biggest mistakes people make when trying to find lasting relief from stubborn pain. If you’ve been suffering from chronic pain for six months or more and feel lost in a maze of conflicting advice and endless treatments, this episode is for you. I’ll highlight common pitfalls and provide actionable advice to help you move forward on your healing journe...

Former client and Chronic Pain Breakup Method grad, Anke, joins me in this episode as we shed some light on the complex and elusive recovery from CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome). In this episode, Anke shares her story about what the path to recovery is really like, what challenges she faced along the way, and misconceptions about recovery potential with CRPS. She shares her tips fo...

The medical system focuses on the mechanical model of pain despite copious amounts of evidence pointing to the involvement of the brain. But these advancements in pain science have caused this huge pendulum wing to the opposite extreme, where claims are being made that ALL pain is ALL in the brain. This is a HUGE jump from one extreme to another and both viewpoints are dangerous oversimplific...

Last but not least, this episode is the final part of a three-part series on CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome). There is a difference between *managing* symptoms and pain, vs. actually *treating* the underlying cause of the pain. Learn 10 new tools you can add to your CRPS Pain Care Tool Box, that will help you go beyond just managing pain, so that you can eventually rely less on pain man...

Welcome to Part 2 of this discussion on CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome), where you'll uncover some of the misinformation out there surrounding pain managing strategies used for CRPS.  In the world of CRPS, pain managing strategies are not all created equal. I wish I could they we're all no harm, no foul, but the truth is, there are some pain management strategies that, while they m...

Let's take a take a deep dive into the neurobiology of CRPS. My aim is to essentially prove that this condition is real and help you understand the true nature of the condition so you can better understand how to treat it. What you'll learn: - The #1 cause of CRPS - The underlying Nervous system changes with CRPS - What's the deal with dystonia - The science behind swelling with CRPS - Why an...

In this episode, I'm covering 3 of the main reasons why everything you've tried in the past has failed to provide long-lasting relief. This is only for those who are open-minded to seeing Pain Management through a new perspective... You'll learn about how to make the shift from Managing Pain with Symptom Solutions to long term relief with a Pain Care System Solution. And for those ready to take th...

In this special episode, I'm sharing the first part of my transformative and life-changing course, ' Breakthrough Chronic Pain: Demystify Pain & Unlock Answers You Deserve '. If you want access to Parts 2 and 3 of this course, just sign up here:  https://www.alissawolfe.com/breakthrough-chronic-pain-course-pwyc Remember, this is your opportunity to be fully invested in your tran...