The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

The summer may be coming to an end, but don't fret - we are only getting started! So much exciting stuff is ahead of us, and in the meantime I wanted to take an episode and look back at all we've experienced together these last few months. The summer was packed with rich content, and myriad themes that will resonate through all the work we do together. As my team and I move forward and continue to...

This week we have a special guest interviewer! Lisa Schlosberg, LMSW has been working with me for the last 5 years, and is one of my dream team of instructors who travels with me to teach this work and carry this message. Lisa also has her own specialty when it comes to MindBody work: disordered eating, body image struggles, weight issues, and related topics. She is getting ready to do her first s...

As we round out the Summer Series, it seems fitting to tackle this vast topic which contributes to so much TMS - the fact that everything in life comes to an end one way or another. The fascinating thing about mortality, is that it's not just about one's lifespan. It's also about all of our little moments, and the fleeting nature of human existence. Similar to the compulsion of the brain and the n...

Sitting backstage on my lunch break as we round out this incredible week, I find myself without a microphone or much privacy, but I wanted to come and briefly inspire you as I reflect on some stories from the week. Every summer OMEGA stuns me with the depth of transformation that I witness. This year is no exception. Join me for a short but sweet peek into our week here! Next year's dates are set!...

Our parents represent our first, most powerful, and most primary relationship in life. We define ourselves by the ways in which we fit into their needs and definitions. As we get older and more awake, sometimes it is hard to continue to grow on our own without addressing the impact and fallout of these primary relationships. And also, of course, this begs the question of our OWN roles as parents....

The word "trigger" has become so ubiquitous in our society, it has lost its truest definition: a reaction to a current day stressor that reminds us so much of past trauma, we actually relive it. This is a slippery slope for maintaining loving relationships and feeling safe in the world. Triggers can be internal (sensations in our bodies) or external (reactions to situations), and both can lead us...

So many of you are speaking to me about the same thing - you just don't know it. It might look like it appears as resistance to doing the work, fear of not doing the work, or shame about the places you are falling short, but the genesis is the same: That pesky voice in our heads that is informed by old ideas and past trauma. The voice tells us, "You can't. You don't follow through. There's not eno...

Today on the podcast we do another "knowledge drop" focused on a specific topic that you guys have been discussing - How do we get underneath the big feelings that feel dangerous to the Nervous System in order to transform our lives? There are heavy hitting emotions that are deemed by our primitive brains as unsafe, like Rage, Despair, Shame, and Terror. There are two ways we channel those feeling...

Hello my loves! Today on the podcast we are going to talk about the 'all too common' Symptom Imperative. Are you exchanging one pain for another? Does your migraine resolve, only to be replaced by pelvic pain? Does JournalSpeak alleviate one symptom only to have anxiety or fear fill the vacuum? You're not alone. Learn all about the Symptom Imperative, my own version (the struggle imperative), and...

This is a travel week for me, so today is a less formal "knowledge drop" about something that has been on my mind, heart, and body. As I deal with the grief of saying goodbye to Blu, I am also experiencing what are ubiquitously labeled as symptoms of Long Covid. It's fascinating for me, as a mindbody practitioner, to experience "having" something, but not give it the meaning that, say, a layperson...

OMG Thank You for sharing your stories, questions, and struggles with me. They are all being heard and noted, and you are making such a difference in helping me to plan for the future of this podcast. Please KEEP THEM COMING! Today on Episode 2 of the Summer Series, we are taking on the concept of belief, trusting yourself, "Knowing" from the seat of your consciousness, and so much more. We share...

Welcome to Episode 1 of our Summer Series! I'm so excited to be together. Today, we are going to set the mindset for our summer. As you often hear me quote William Shakespeare, "Expectation is the root of all heartache." Today, we discuss all the ways in which high (and low) expectations can keep us stuck and suffering, and the mindset of awareness that can lead to transformation. Any transition c...

This 2 month hiatus has allowed me some perspective. To look within, and begin to know what is next for us. The pandemic has required that we slow down and pause in ways we never could have expected. Now, we find ourselves at a crossroads - how do we learn to come alive again? How do we combine resolving chronic pain and anxiety (removing the negative) with filling that space with possibilities, g...

When you don't know how you feel about something, or what to do, the best path  forward is to get quiet and touch into your energy and your intuition. Today is one of those days for me. I have a felt sense of what is coming for me, for you, for us. And at this moment I need to make space for it to manifest. Today on the pod we will be discussing what it means to assess your energy, find our what's...

Hello my loves! Omg so busy these days, and was unable to grab the time to do a totally original podcast, so today is an intro from me and a repeat of my podcast on burnout from last fall. I am not sure if I will need to do another hiatus to prepare for all the exciting things coming next in our work together - TBA (so please don't mistake this for an official announcement of a break) but it's a g...

I love doing Real Time Heals - they allow me to empty my mind and hone in on exactly what someone needs. Today was no exception! The only thing I will say here, is that  Camille is so tapped in, smart, and willing about this process that she sounds more like a success story than a RTH. Having said this, we get down to it. And come up with a rich conversation on shame, and all its implications. Suc...

As we continue to live in a world fraught with suffering, I am receiving many messages seeking guidance on how to move through this time with grace. We are rounding out two years of a global pandemic, and the war In Ukraine is a constant reminder of the fragility of the things we take for granted. Today I do my best to help soothe your heart and mind, with reminders of how we can take best care of...

There are some things that are more difficult to discuss than others - sensitive, vulnerable topics that don't get enough air as a result of the bravery it takes to discuss them. PGAD (Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder) is certainly one of them. Alongside myriad other pelvic conditions, PGAD is one I have been hearing about privately from people for years. Laura is the first to have reached out...

I've aways loved the healing message of the Buddhist principle of the second arrow. The first arrow is unavoidable - our natural reaction to life. The second arrow is the way human beings perpetuate our own suffering - judgement of the first arrow, or expectations attached to it. Today we explore both! Join us, and perhaps find some peace around the ways in which life seems to be slinging arrows a...

Cecilia grew up in a big and loving family. The only issue, though, was that the family's story was marked with striking trauma. Little Cecilia, in the wake of the turbulent events, intuitively knew that the best thing she could do for her struggling parents was to stay "quiet and convenient". As a grown woman, events unfolded that left Cecelia in terrible, widespread chronic pain that had her nea...

Wow - wasn't entirely sure where this podcast was going to go when I sat down at the mic to record it, but it went deep. People pleasing begins as early as birth, when we sense that we need to exude a certain kind of energy to match our human tribe. As we get more sophisticated, so does the people pleasing game, and as we grow it can require us to repress many, many big feelings in the process of...

As the world continues to grapple with the effects and aftereffects of Covid, I am so grateful for the brave and bold recovery stories I continue to witness. Jessica's is one of them. Little did I know when I began this work and continued for years to walk through it with people, that it would become central to heal a world weary and stricken by a global pandemic. I am so glad to be able to bring...

Well, I imagine the title of this episode tells you where we're going with this! lol. Today we are going to discuss how to find your calm center in the midst of this chaotic life, and discover new ways to regulate your Nervous System and touch into peace. This is very challenging, now more than ever, but that's what makes it so important. Join me for some real, concrete tools to bring yourself int...

Today is a special treat. Eddy Lindenstein of The Mind and Fitness Podcast reached out to ask me to appear on his show and discuss the fallout of 2 years of living in this time of Covid, and all its related circumstances. I thought it would be a great convo, so we are publishing it this week on both of our platforms! Eddy is interviewing me in this chat, and brings some great questions about how t...

I get the question a lot: "How do I explain to people what the heck we are doing here to heal? It feels like I am preaching/begging them to believe me, and it interrupts my healing process and gets me angry, annoyed and anxious!" Today we broach this subject - an important one - through the lens of compassion and calm, confident communication. I have been doing this one for YEARS and I am quite th...