Welcome to the inaugural episode of Beyond Possible Club! In this episode, host Julia Borgan dives deep into the fascinating world of pain science with special guest Jen Uschold, a physical therapist, Fellow of Pain Science, educator, and certified mental fitness coach with over 30 years of experience. Together, they explore the biopsychosocial approach to pain treatment and discuss how understanding pain as an experience can empower you to heal and achieve peak performance.

Key Topics Covered:

• What is pain? A redefined perspective - as supported by science.
• The role of the brain in pain.
• Why we don’t have pain receptors—and what we do have instead.
• The three broad categories of pain and how to address each.
• The four pillars of pain pain neuroscience education: Education, exercise, sleep, and goal-setting.
• Personal stories and real-world examples, including surprising anecdotes about nails and construction workers.
• The intersection of emotional and physical sides of pain, and how environment and mindset impact healing.
• Integrating Positive Intelligence (PQ) to create mental fitness and resilience.

Jen also shares inspiring personal experiences of transcending her own limitations, from scaling literal cliffs to navigating the emotional complexities of divorce.

Connect with Jen Uschold:

Physical Therapy: https://www.180therapyandwellness.com

Mental Fitness and Divorce Prep: https://www.iriseforme.com (Code for your listeners to get 20% off the Mental Fitness 7 week course: IRISE20)

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iRiseForMe

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenuscholdpt

Connect with Julia Borgan:

Coaching, Training, Public Speaking: https://authentic-lifeleadership.com/

Mental Performance in Tennis: https://mental-performance.coach/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliaborgan/

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