The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

• S4 E15 - It Began with Knee Pain, It Ended with a Life-Changing Paradigm Shift with Deb Malkin

  Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ ⁠LEARN HOW:⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In today’s episode, I sit down with Deb Malkin to explore what it truly means to reclaim your body, your agency, and your sense of safety from the inside out. Deb’s story of overcoming years of debilitating knee pain isn’t just about symptoms resolving—it’s about a paradigm shift. We talk about what happens when you stop assuming your body is broken, and instead begin listening to it, partnering with it, and seeing it as a safe place to return to. Deb learned to align with her body rather than fight it, and the result was profound physical and emotional transformation. We also dive into internalized weight stigma, body image, and the external pressures that shape how we view ourselves. Deb brings so much clarity around the harm of cultural narratives that tell us our bodies must look a certain way to be worthy or healthy. We talk about how those beliefs create nervous system activation, fear, shame, and pain—and how shifting into compassion, curiosity, and trust becomes its own form of healing. This conversation isn’t just about knee pain. It’s about liberation, empowerment, and remembering that your body is not a problem to fix—it’s home. XOOX n. 1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT! Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT: 🟠 Struggling with chronic pain? Check out my Freedom From Chronic Pain course  ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: https://tinyurl.com/yuxczyba 🟠 Anxiety controlling your life? Try my Freedom From an Anxious Life course ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: https://tinyurl.com/2m9rcht8 🧠 Learn more about the brain science and clinical experiences in my book  ➡️ MIND YOUR BODY: https://tinyurl.com/4fd6bvdc 💛 Receive support, guidance, connection, and direct access to Nicole with ➡️ MEMBERSHIP: https://tinyurl.com/y7wadt8d ~~~~ THE CURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM 👉 https://tinyurl.com/93pwbp8v  SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 👉 https://tinyurl.com/56vvbdcx  LEARN ABOUT ANNUAL OMEGA RETREAT👉 https://tinyurl.com/3vr5j3ux  Podcast music by the beautiful and talented Danielle Furst: @musicfurst⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• S5 E14 - How Boundaries Disrupt Holiday Pain Patterns

  Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ ⁠LEARN HOW:⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s No matter how you slice it or how much you enjoy them, the holidays have the capacity to increase nervous system dysregulation. In this episode, we look at why symptoms often increase around the holidays and how personal boundaries can reduce that pattern. When you take on more than you can emotionally manage—or stay silent to keep the peace—the nervous system absorbs the strain, which can lead to pain, fatigue, anxiety, and other TMS-related symptoms. Join me as we discuss how clear limits, honest communication, and recognizing your actual capacity can interrupt that cycle. You’ll learn why your body reacts the way it does this time of year, and how small changes in what you agree to can lead to meaningful symptom relief. We can do this! xoxoxo n. 1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT! Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT: 🟠 Struggling with chronic pain? Check out my Freedom From Chronic Pain course  ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/yuxczyba⁠ 🟠 Anxiety controlling your life? Try my Freedom From an Anxious Life course ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2m9rcht8⁠ 🧠 Learn more about the brain science and clinical experiences in my book  ➡️ MIND YOUR BODY: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4fd6bvdc⁠ 💛 Receive support, guidance, connection, and direct access to Nicole with ➡️ MEMBERSHIP: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/y7wadt8d⁠ ~~~~ THE CURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM 👉 ⁠https://tinyurl.com/93pwbp8v ⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 👉 ⁠https://tinyurl.com/56vvbdcx ⁠ LEARN ABOUT ANNUAL OMEGA RETREAT👉 ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3vr5j3ux⁠  Podcast music by the beautiful and talented Danielle Furst: @musicfurst⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• S5 E 13 - Anxiety, Chronic Fatigue, POTS and much more with Vanessa

  Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ ⁠LEARN HOW:⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Vanessa — a true bright light whose healing journey embodies hope, courage, and the power of mindbody work. Once struggling with debilitating CFS, POTS, chronic anxiety and depression, and later Long Covid, Vanessa found her way to full recovery through emotional expression, nervous system regulation, and deep self-compassion. Vanessa shares what it was like to live inside these conditions, how she applied my work, the mindset shifts that changed everything, and the practical steps she took to reclaim her life. Her story is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, even when it feels out of reach. Join us! 1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT! Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT: 🟠 Struggling with chronic pain? Check out my Freedom From Chronic Pain course  ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/yuxczyba⁠ 🟠 Anxiety controlling your life? Try my Freedom From an Anxious Life course ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2m9rcht8⁠ 🧠 Learn more about the brain science and clinical experiences in my book  ➡️ MIND YOUR BODY: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4fd6bvdc⁠ 💛 Receive support, guidance, connection, and direct access to Nicole with ➡️ MEMBERSHIP: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/y7wadt8d⁠ ~~~~ THE CURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM 👉 ⁠https://tinyurl.com/93pwbp8v ⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 👉 ⁠https://tinyurl.com/56vvbdcx ⁠ LEARN ABOUT ANNUAL OMEGA RETREAT👉 ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3vr5j3ux⁠  Podcast music by the beautiful and talented Danielle Furst: @musicfurst⁠  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• S5 E12 - Moving from Pressure to Presence with Inner Child (and actual) Parenting

  Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️ ⁠LEARN HOW:⁠ ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s In today’s episode, we explore a powerful insight backed by neuroscience:children regulate emotionally not through our advice, but through our presence. Drawing from a recent study, we break down how a simple daily practice — asking a child about their day and responding with calm acknowledgment instead of problem-solving — can significantly strengthen emotional regulation. But this isn’t just about parenting. The same is true for inner child work. Managing our own internal stress, anxiety, and emotional overwhelm is so much easier when we understand how to connect with these small, vulnerable parts of ourselves. In doing so, the same principles apply:pressure escalates; presence regulates. You don’t need perfect words. You don’t need the right solution. You just need to show up without urgency. Presence creates the conditions for change. Join us for a discussion that might lead to your own epiphany! XOOX n. 1:1 COACHING WITH TRAINED COACHES SUPERVISED DIRECTLY BY NICOLE PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT! Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT: 🟠 Struggling with chronic pain? Check out my Freedom From Chronic Pain course  ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/yuxczyba⁠ 🟠 Anxiety controlling your life? Try my Freedom From an Anxious Life course ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2m9rcht8⁠ 🧠 Learn more about the brain science and clinical experiences in my book  ➡️ MIND YOUR BODY: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4fd6bvdc⁠ 💛 Receive support, guidance, connection, and direct access to Nicole with ➡️ MEMBERSHIP: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/y7wadt8d⁠ ~~~~ THE CURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM 👉 ⁠https://tinyurl.com/93pwbp8v ⁠ SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 👉 ⁠https://tinyurl.com/56vvbdcx ⁠ LEARN ABOUT ANNUAL OMEGA RETREAT👉 ⁠https://tinyurl.com/3vr5j3ux⁠  Podcast music by the beautiful and talented Danielle Furst: @musicfurst⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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• S5 E11 - Severe CFS/ME/Long Covid Recovery with Jay

  Learn how to JournalSpeak ➡️  https://tinyurl.com/2ph33u2s At 21, Jay was living an extraordinary life — an international freestyle skier and full-time Math and Computer Science student. After winning a national ski competition, he caught Covid — and everything changed. As the virus faded, Jay was left with crushing fatigue that spiraled into ME/CFS and Long Covid. Within months, he became 97% bedbound — unable to walk to the bathroom or care for himself. His parents became his lifeline, researching desperately while he struggled to survive. Then Jay’s father found Gary (Season 3, Episode 26) who introduced them to my work, and Jay’s cognitive symptoms began to lift. With a consistent JournalSpeak practice and MindBody mindset, he is now completely recovered - competing and training again harder than ever. Jay’s story is a stunning reminder that there is more to illness than meets the eye. Join us for this incredible conversation. XOOX n. PLEASE RATE AND REVIEW THE PODCAST HERE TO HELP OTHERS FIND IT! Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser ~~~~~ SUPPORT: 🟠 Struggling with chronic pain? Check out my Freedom From Chronic Pain course  ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/yuxczyba⁠ 🟠 Anxiety controlling your life? Try my Freedom From an Anxious Life course ➡️ GET THE FIRST LESSON FREE: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/2m9rcht8⁠ 🧠 Learn more about the brain science and clinical experiences in my book  ➡️ MIND YOUR BODY: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/4fd6bvdc⁠ 💛 Receive support, guidance, connection, and direct access to Nicole with ➡️ MEMBERSHIP: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/y7wadt8d⁠ ~~~~ THE CURE FOR CHRONIC PAIN JOIN THE CONVERSATION ON INSTAGRAM 👉 https://tinyurl.com/93pwbp8v  SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST 👉 https://tinyurl.com/56vvbdcx  LEARN ABOUT ANNUAL OMEGA RETREAT👉 https://tinyurl.com/3vr5j3ux  Podcast music by the beautiful and talented Danielle Furst: @musicfurst  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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