The Mind-Body Couple

Discover the secrets to a healthier, more balanced life as we share the transformative power of high vagal tone. We break down the crucial role of vagal tone in managing chronic pain, anxiety, IBS, and other health issues, and promise to arm you with practical strategies to enhance your own vagal tone. Through personal stories and heartfelt anecdotes, we reveal how small, consistent practices can...

What happens when pain/symptoms flare up unexpectedly during your healing journey? Join us as Tanner shares a personal story about experiencing a sudden pain flare during a trip to Ontario, despite being well into his recovery. This episode unpacks why such flares happen, touching on conditioned responses, stress, and the importance of recognizing triggers. Tanner’s narrative is both relatable and...

What if understanding your pain or symptoms could actually be the key to healing? On this episode of the MindBodyCouple podcast, we tackle the often perplexing realm of pain and symptom flares, sharing insights that could transform your approach to chronic symptoms. We discuss the first part of our series on pain and symptom flares, focusing on the 4 main causes of pain or symptom flares. Tanner M...

Have you ever felt trapped in a cycle of chronic pain and endless medical consultations with no real relief in sight? Laura Haraka did, and her journey from battling debilitating pelvic pain to finding solace and healing through somatic experiencing and breathwork is nothing short of inspirational. In this episode of MindBodyCouple, Laura opens up about her transformative journey, sharing her stru...

What if the secret to easing chronic pain lies in retraining your brain? On this episode of the MindBodyCouple podcast, we reveal our brand-new online course, designed to help you unlearn chronic pain and symptoms. Packed with over 10 hours of educational videos, 60-plus somatic practices and meditations, interactive worksheets, and access to a supportive online community, this course is a treasur...

What if the key to your chronic pain lies not in your body, but in your brain? Join us as we explore the daunting yet transformative concept of neuroplastic pain. We'll uncover why the shift from relying on medical experts to embracing self-healing can feel overwhelming, and how the lack of acknowledgment from the medical community compounds this struggle. We also tackle the emotional weight...

Unlock the secrets to overcoming chronic pain and symptoms by understanding the top five reasons your healing might be at a standstill. This episode of the MindBodyCouple podcast promises to help you uncover what's missing in your approach and how to realign your strategies for more effective results. We'll guide you through the complexities of the mind-body connection, emphasizing the n...

We discuss our approach the Somatic Safety Method and the details about our upcoming course to heal chronic pain, symptoms, and nervous system dysregulation. In this episode we dive into the importance of understanding your own unique nervous system and learning how to map it out! Plus, get a taste of the course with a free somatic practice at the end of the episode. Don't miss out on this op...

Join us, Tanner Murtaugh and Anne Hampson, as we uncover the extraordinary power of recognizing and celebrating small healing wins. We address the common tendency to focus on setbacks due to a negatively slanted mindset and nervous system dysregulation. We reveal how shifting your focus to acknowledge even the smallest signs of healing can build positive momentum in your recovery journey. Discover...

Can the loss of a pet teach us more about chronic pain than we ever imagined? Join us as we open our hearts and share the emotional journey of saying goodbye to our beloved cat, Mcat, and how our children are processing this grief.  This intimate moment sets the stage for a profound discussion on sensitization trauma in chronic pain/symptoms. We unravel the complex emotions and nervous system reac...

Navigating the tumultuous seas of our emotions can be daunting, yet Anne and I have discovered a map through the seven elements of somatic emotion exploration. Our recent personal challenges - with our ill cat - have etched the lessons of emotional processing into our lives. Tune in as we share these gentle yet powerful strategies that guide you to explore and release emotions. Tanner Murtagh and...

Embark on a transformative journey with us as we unravel the complex tango of emotions and chronic pain. Our latest series promises enlightening insights into the brain and nervous system's processing of both emotional and physical symptoms, revealing that the path to symptom relief may just lie within the realm of our own feelings. With wisdom gleaned from the pioneering work of Dr. Sarno an...

Discover the transformative power of a holistic approach to healing as we sit down with the remarkable Dr. Kenael Segal, a visionary in treating pelvic pain. Prepare to have your eyes opened to the profound connection between the mind and the body. Dr. Segal shares her personal evolution from traditional physical therapy to embracing practices like meditation and yoga, illustrating how these tools...

Have you ever wondered why your body sometimes screams "danger" in a perfectly safe room? We guide you through understanding neuroception, the unconscious system that dictates our sense of safety and danger.  We peel back the layers of potential danger signals our nervous system's can detect, and how this can have a real impact on our chronic pain or symptoms.  Tanner Murtagh and An...

Could greed be good? We want you to be greedy! We want you to have a pain/symptom free life full of movement and activity, love and connection, and passion and creativity. We discuss how greed can support us accomplishing transformation,  but we need to learn to do this without intensity or going into fight/flight.  Get ready to rethink your relationship with pain/symptoms, embrace a holistic reco...

We are no strangers to the invisible chains of chronic pain and symptoms. Our personal journey through discomfort and the discovery of unconventional healing have led us to question the very behaviours that promise relief, but instead, keep us trapped in a survival state. This episode is an intimate exploration into how these 'rules' we live by may be reinforcing our pain and symptom, an...

Ever found yourself shackled by an invisible rulebook that dictates how you navigate chronic pain and symptoms? We, Tanner Murtaugh and Anne Hampson, the MindBodyCouple, peel back the layers of the constraints that can often do more harm than good. Our discussion reveals our own battles with the dos and don'ts, from stringent stretching rituals to meticulous eating plans, and celebrates the b...

Trauma and chronic pain/symptoms are closely linked. Trauma is survival energy that becomes stored in our body and can come out as chronic pain/symptoms. In this episode we break this down in detail! Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learn...

Trauma, chronic pain, and chronic symptoms pull us out of the here and now. Part of healing is learning to attend to the here and now with a senses of safety. In this episode we explain practices to achieve this.  Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diag...

In this episode we discuss my darkest moments in chronic pain to my brightest moments in healing.  We hope this episode is supportive for your healing! Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were neuroplastic, not structur...

Welcome back to our podcast. In this episode we discuss the link between chronic pain/symptoms and stress. We answer a commonly asked question, "Do I need to eliminate my stress to eliminate my chronic pain/symptoms?" We hope this episode is supportive for your healing! Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also marrie...

In this episode we discuss cognitive messages of safety and how we can utilize them to heal from chronic pain and symptoms. Cognitive messages of safety are vital for our recovery! Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms we...

In this episode we discuss the question, "Is mind-body healing simple or complicated?" We explain how healing neuroplastic pain and symptoms can be different for every single person.  Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning hi...

In this episode we talk about a dreaded topic...radical acceptance. But it may not be what you think. Check out this episode to see how radical acceptance can benefit your healing from neuroplastic pain and symptoms.  Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia...

Welcome back! In this episode we discuss 5 types of fear that can trigger and perpetuate chronic pain and symptoms. Identifying these types of fear are vital for healing.  Tanner Murtagh and Anne Hampson are therapists who treat neuroplastic pain and mind-body symptoms. They are also married! In his 20s, Tanner overcame chronic pain and a fibromyalgia diagnosis by learning his symptoms were neurop...