What if your chronic pain or persistent symptoms aren’t a sign that your body is broken, but a message that it’s trying to keep you safe?

In this episode, I am joined by the incredible Nicole Sachs, LCSW, a world-renowned speaker, author, and the creator of JournalSpeak. Nicole has dedicated her life to helping people understand the "dance" between the mind and the body, and how our nervous systems can get stuck in a loop of fight-or-flight that manifests as physical pain, digestive issues, migraines, or even chronic anxiety and panic.

Nicole shares her powerful personal story—from being told at 19 that she would be "disabled for life" to becoming a mentee and colleague of the legendary Dr. John Sarno. We dive deep into why the brain uses symptoms as a "placeholder" for repressed emotions like rage, shame, and grief, and how we can use the practice of JournalSpeak to safely excavate those feelings and tell our nervous system, "I am safe."

If you’ve been doing "all the right things" but your body still feels stuck in distress, this conversation is for you. It’s time to shake the Etch-A-Sketch, clear your screen, and learn a new paradigm for healing.

HERE'S WHAT TO SAY TO YOUR BRAIN WHEN YOU'RE SPIRALING: https://ahealthypush.myflodesk.com/calmpanic

TAKE MY FREE QUIZ AND FIND OUT WHAT'S CAUSING YOU TO STAY STUCK: https://www.ahealthypush.com/blocking-quiz

A HEALTHY PUSH INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/ahealthypush/

GET THIS EPISODE'S SHOW NOTES: https://www.ahealthypush.com/post/nicole-sachs