In this powerful episode of Your Healing Team, host Emma Green—licensed physical therapist and Tennis Elbow Queen—dives deep into the nervous system’s role in chronic pain, injury, and recovery.

If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of stubborn symptoms despite doing “everything right,” this might be the breakthrough you need.

You’ll learn:

• What the nervous system actually is—and how it works

• Why tingling, numbness, and nerve pain are messages (not malfunctions)

• How pain gets “memorized” by your brain

• What central sensitization is—and why it matters in long-term healing

• How a chronically stressed nervous system blocks tissue repair

• Science-backed ways to calm the nervous system and switch from “fight or flight” to “rest and heal”

This episode highlights the cutting-edge neuroscience behind healing and introduces you to Empowered Relief®, a mind-body pain relief class developed by Stanford University pain psychologists—now available online with Emma.

If you’ve been battling pain for 3+ months, struggling to get lasting relief, or just curious about the brain-body connection, this episode is a must-listen.

✔️ Peripheral nerve symptoms (tingling, numbness, pain) signal deeper nervous system issues
✔️ Chronic pain can “rewire” the brain and create a hypersensitive pain response
✔️ Healing requires more than physical treatment—it needs nervous system regulation
✔️ Parasympathetic activation (rest/digest mode) is essential for tendon, muscle & joint recovery
✔️ Simple, proven strategies—like breathwork, forest bathing, yoga, and Empowered Relief—can retrain the brain for healing

👉 Learn about the Empowered Relief® class Emma teaches online
👉 Book a virtual consultation with Emma Green
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Your nervous system could be the key to your recovery. Let’s help more people unlock it.

In this episode of Your Healing Team Podcast, Emma Green explores one of the most powerful—yet often overlooked—tools for recovery and well-being: consistency.

Whether you're dealing with tennis elbow, chronic pain, or simply aiming to feel better in your body, it's not just about what you do… it’s about what you keep doing. Emma explains how short-term strategies often lead to short-term relief—and why long-term success requires building sustainable habits across the pillars of health: movement, sleep, nutrition, stress relief, and more.

Tune in to find out how to choose one powerful habit, commit to it daily, and start optimizing your body for healing—starting today.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why consistency trumps intensity when it comes to healing

• What happens when you stop your healthy habits too soon

• The “slippery slope” of taking days off—and how to avoid it

• How to choose one habit to commit to for 30 days

• Real-world strategies for busy people, parents, and perfectionists

• The connection between stress, sleep, diet, and pain recovery

• How to prevent future injuries by building smart daily routines

Emma shares:

• Her personal health journey and lessons learned from physical therapy

• Why she encourages even her youngest clients to build lifelong wellness habits

• Simple ways to “optimize the body for the healing process”

👉 Your 30-Day Challenge:
Pick ONE habit—sleep, movement, hydration, meditation, stretching—and do it every day for 30 days. No days off. Then, see how you feel.

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you tune in.
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Welcome to Your Healing Team Podcast! In this episode, Emma Green, the Tennis Elbow Queen, dives deep into the critical role of nutrition in healing injuries like tennis elbow and other musculoskeletal conditions. If you're looking to optimize your recovery, this episode is packed with actionable tips and insights to help your body heal effectively and regain strength.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The Building Blocks of Healing:

  • The essential role of protein in repairing soft tissues like muscles, ligaments, and tendons.
  • Why your body needs adequate protein intake to avoid breaking down muscle for healing.

• Protein Sources and Recommendations:

  • High-protein foods from both plant-based and animal-based sources.
  • The benefits of a predominantly plant-based diet for overall health and healing.
  • Protein guidelines: 1 gram of protein per pound of ideal body weight and 20-25 grams per meal.

• The Power of Collagen:

  • How hydrolyzed collagen supports tendon repair.
  • Timing matters: 10-15 grams of collagen 30-60 minutes before exercise for maximum benefit.

• Supplemental Support:

  • The importance of a multivitamin with vitamins B, C, and D for tendon health.
  • Staying hydrated and minimizing alcohol for better recovery outcomes.

• Timing Nutrition with Exercise:

  • The science behind consuming protein 30-45 minutes after exercise to rebuild muscles.
  • How pairing collagen with the right exercises enhances its effectiveness.

Resources Mentioned:

• Documentary Recommendation: Game Changers – A must-watch for those curious about the science and benefits of plant-based diets for athletes.
• Emma’s Book: Tennis Elbow Relief 2.0 – Dive deeper into nutrition, exercise, and recovery strategies.
• Find the vegan protein powder, hydrolyzed collagen peptides, and my book, all on this page.

Takeaways for Optimal Healing:

1. Include protein at every meal and snack throughout the day.
2. Prioritize a plant-based diet while ensuring adequate protein intake.
3. Add hydrolyzed collagen to your routine before exercise and protein after exercise.
4. Supplement with vitamins B, C, and D, stay hydrated, and minimize alcohol.

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