{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F38808ff7-92b9-44a0-ae97-8f469d9662f5","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"How to Thrive with Chronic Pain: Mindset, Movement & Strength After 50 with Heath Jones","description":"On The Mindful Journey with host Sana, Australian health & fitness expert and registered nurse Heath Jones (founder, Active & Ageless Fitness) breaks down what it really takes to live well with chronic pain. From three spinal surgeries to surfing, boxing, hiking, and coaching adults 50+, Heath shows how mindset, gentle daily movement, breathwork, and simple strength routines can down-regulate the nervous system, reduce fear, and return joy to everyday life. Clear, practical, and no hype\u2014this conversation reframes pain from \u201cmain villain\u201d to \u201cbackground character,\u201d and offers doable strategies you can start today.\nAbout the guest:\nHeath Jones is an Australian health professional and trainer for adults 50+, a registered nurse, and founder of Active & Ageless Fitness with gyms in Sydney (Hurstville, Canterbury) and Brisbane. After years of chronic back pain and multiple surgeries, he rebuilt his life and now helps others regain strength, mobility, and confidence.\nKey takeaways :\n\n\nChronic pain can dominate attention; learning to down-regulate the nervous system (mindfulness, breathwork) helps reduce fear and reactivity.\n\n\nMovement over immobilization: even on painful days, low-intensity walking and gentle mobility outperform long couch-rest for most people.\n\n\nMindset matters: catastrophizing amplifies pain signals. Separating sensation from story (\u201cdisassociate the pain\u201d) lowers perceived intensity.\n\n\nBe your own best advocate: know your body\u2019s limits today; choose the right dose of activity\u2014not recklessness, not avoidance.\n\n\nUse flare-ups as feedback: audit stress, sleep, hydration, nutrition (inflammation), and your exercise mix; adjust one lever at a time.\n\n\nStrength training is essential at any age; think chair squats and wall pushups before barbells\u2014capacity grows from consistency.\n\n\nCommunity counts: surround yourself with people who believe in your progress; borrow belief until yours returns.\n\n\nThriving \u2260 extreme sports. It can simply mean waking up focused on life, not pain\u2014walking the dog, seeing friends, working on a project.\n\n\nProgress is non-linear; build a simple toolkit you can revisit during setbacks.\n\n\nPain can become a teacher, revealing lifestyle gaps and pointing toward sustainable habits.\n\n\nConnect with the guest:\n\n\nInstagram (Business): https://www.instagram.com/activeandagelessgym/\n\n\nInstagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/heathjones1.618/\n\n\nIn Australia: Visit Active & Ageless gyms in Hurstville, Canterbury, and Brisbane.\n\n\n\u00a0\n\nWant to be a guest on The Mindful Journey? DM on PM - Send me a message on PodMatch\n\n\nDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\n\n\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\n\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty\u2014storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate\u2014this channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\u2022 Mental Health & Emotional Well-being\u2022 Mindfulness & Spiritual Growth\u2022 Holistic Healing & Conscious Living\u2022 Trauma Recovery & Self-Empowerment\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every story matters.\n\ud83d\udc49 Subscribe and be part of this healing journey.\nContact\ud83d\udcbc Brand: Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ud83d\udce7 Email: join@healthymindbyavik.com | podcast@healthymindbyavik.com\ud83c\udf10 Website: www.healthym","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/fa5e3591-84fc-492d-815f-96e307958300/untitled-design-11-7aj21.jpg"}