Have you ever wondered if your chronic pain could actually be unlearned? In this episode, Dr. Howard Schubiner, author of Unlearn Your Pain, explains how the brain can both create and release pain through the science of neuroplasticity. You'll learn how to tell if your pain is structural or neuroplastic, discover the hope behind neuroplastic recovery therapies, and hear real stories of people who have fully healed after years of chronic pain. This conversation will open your mind to a new way of understanding your body and remind you that lasting relief is possible.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰00:00 - Introduction

⏰02:07 - How Howard began this research

⏰10:47 - Fear and the pain cycle

⏰16:15 - Neuroplastic recovery therapies

⏰18:56 - How to tell if pain is neuroplastic or structural

⏰24:00 - Arthritis, autoimmune disease, inflammation, and stress

⏰34:44 - When pain resurfaces during movement

⏰38:15 - Overcoming doubt and building certainty

⏰43:39 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Dr. Howard Schubiner's bio:

Dr. Howard Schubiner is an internist and a Clinical Professor at the Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and has authored more than 100 publications in scientific journals and books. He lectures regionally, nationally, and internationally and is the author of three books: Unlearn Your Pain, Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression, and Hidden From View, written with Dr. Allan Abbass. Dr. Schubiner has worked with Dr. Mark Lumley to develop a novel psychological treatment for chronic pain, Emotion Awareness and Expression Therapy, which has been shown to be highly effective in randomized, controlled trials. Dr. Schubiner sees patients virtually from anywhere in the world at cormendihealth.com and lives in the Detroit area with his wife of forty years. They have two adult children and one grandchild.

Pre-order / order Dr. Schubiner's book:

https://www.amazon.com/Unlearn-Your-Pain-Recovering-Depression/dp/0593994361

Connect with Dr. Schubiner:

Website: http://unlearnyourpain.com

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

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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Have you ever stopped to think about the life force in you that is giving you life? My guest today has such a great way of framing this whole concept and understanding how to truly feel it. In this deeply moving episode, I am joined by Suzanne Roberts, an author, physicist at heart, and survivor of childhood abuse, who discovered how to transmute trauma into liberation.

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In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Opening

⏰ 02:10 - Suzanne Roberts and her book

⏰ 03:51 - "Deeper purpose" beneath our life experiences

⏰ 10:20 - Shifting from self-hate to self-realization

⏰ 13:39 - Validating the energy current

⏰ 25:36 - Stillness helped after surgery

⏰ 33:17 - Choosing life-giving thoughts

⏰ 37:24 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Suzanne Roberts' Bio:
Suzanne Roberts is the Founder of UnifyingSolutions and a transformational speaker, facilitator and author with over four decades of experience guiding leaders and organizations toward sustainable, systemic change. She is the creator of Polarity System Design™- a methodology that empowers individuals and teams to reclaim their inner capacity, lead with clarity, and design cultures rooted in purpose, equity, and lasting impact. Suzanne creates spaces where people can thrive and contribute with clarity and purpose.

Suzanne Roberts' gift: Book your complimentary coaching session with Suzanne https://unifyingsolutions.com/schedule

Suzanne Roberts' book: https://unifyingsolutions.com/book/

Connect with Suzanne Roberts:

Website: https://unifyingsolutions.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SuzanneRobertsPolarity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneroberts3550

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-roberts-24273b3/

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Most people think pain has a physical cause. The incredible truth is that the brain is responsible for the experience of pain. We can actually retrain the brain to feel safe and let go of unnecessary pain. Join me today to learn more about how the mind and body communicate, how love and awareness can transform the way we experience pain, and how to begin restoring trust and safety within yourself. I'll also guide you through a simple practice to help your body remember what healing feels like. Tune in, and start awakening your brain's natural ability to heal.

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In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Intro

⏰ 02:52 - Pain as a gift

⏰ 05:18 - The brain turns on pain for protection

⏰ 16:12 - The role of love in healing

⏰ 20:39 - Identifying the source of pain

⏰ 28:21 - Rewiring the brain for safety

⏰ 39:47 - Guided practice for healing

⏰ 47:10 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Are you a busy parent trying to sneak nutrients into your kids' meals? Or a health-conscious individual looking for an easy way to get more out of your diet? Join me and my guest, James Barry, founder of Pluck, to learn more about how busy families or individuals can make healthy eating more convenient without sacrificing nutrition or flavor.

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In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:18 - From celebrity chef to mission-driven cooking

⏰ 09:39 - The birth of Pluck: solving the organ meat problem

⏰ 18:15 - Why New Zealand? The sourcing story

⏰ 25:35 - How our bodies were designed to communicate nutritional needs

⏰ 30:02 - Three practical steps for mindful eating

⏰ 44:05 - How to use Pluck and the umami effect

⏰ 55:22 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out James Barry's Bio:

James Barry's 20 years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Mariska Hargitay (of Law & Order:SVI fame), Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. James is CEO & Founder of the organ-based, superfood seasoning, Pluck. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet. James is also a published cookbook author having co-authored the recipes in Margaret Floyd's book Eat Naked and Dr. Alejandro Junger's book, Clean 7. He authored the cookbook The Naked Foods Cookbook. He is the host of the podcast, Everyday Ancestral.

James Barry's gift and link:

Pluck is a one-of-a-kind organ-based seasoning that makes eating nutrient-dense foods easy and delicious. It's made from 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef organs—like liver, heart, kidney, spleen, and pancreas—blended with organic herbs and spices. The best part? It doesn't taste like organ meat. You just sprinkle it on your food—like salt or pepper—and instantly boost the flavor and nutrition of any meal. It's perfect for busy parents, health enthusiasts, or anyone looking to eat better without overhauling their diet. Find Pluck Superfood Seasoning here: https://eatpluck.com/?ref=JANEHOGAN

Connect with James Barry:

Website: https://eatpluck.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry/

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Science is beginning to confirm what ancient traditions have always known: the body holds the key to profound healing when we learn how to truly listen. Join me and my guest, Rael Inshan — a trauma-informed somatic guide who blends ancestral practices with the sacred use of legal mushroom microdosing — to learn more about how we can transform pain, stress, and survival patterns into presence, trust, and deep self-connection. Press play and step into a conversation that could change the way you think about healing.

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In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 0:00 - Introduction

⏰ 3:36 - Combining microdosing with prayer

⏰ 5:32 - Observed healing and unbelievable results of microdosing

⏰ 7:22 - Safety and dosage of microdosing

⏰ 10:20 - Microdosing, meditation, and forgiveness for physical healing
⏰ 17:16 - Quantum physics applied to healing

⏰ 19:53 - How not feeling enough manifests as physical pain

⏰ 26:46 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing: slowing down

Check out Rael Inshan's Bio:

Rael is a trauma-informed somatic guide who helps people come home to their bodies and reclaim their nervous systems using ancestral and natural methods. Through his own healing journey, Rael discovered the power of nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and Amanita Muscaria microdosing — tools that helped him move through pain and disconnection and into deep self-trust and presence. He now supports others in unwinding chronic stress, healing from trauma, and remembering who they are beneath survival patterns. With a grounded, heart-led approach, Rael holds space for transformation that is both practical and sacred.

Rael Inshan's book:

The Journey of the Eternal Warrior – Part One: The Beautiful Vision of God's New Earth is a raw and spiritually transformative autobiography by Rael. This book is about Rael's life story, leading up to how Rael became a professional mushroom forager. It is a story of a spiritual adventure. Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDQWDJPX

Connect with Rael Inshan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanitawarriors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmanitaWarrior

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

EFT tapping, or Emotional Freedom Technique, may seem a little strange, but it's a powerful tool for healing both emotional and physical pain. Today, join me as I share my personal journey with tapping and how it helped me release deep-seated emotions and find relief from chronic pain. You'll discover how this free, portable practice can be a tool for resilience and a way to finally address the pain that holds you back.

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In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Intro

⏰ 02:15 - What is EFT Tapping?

⏰ 05:45 - The science behind tapping

⏰ 07:18 - Why tapping works for pain

⏰ 09:55 - The different parts of tapping

⏰ 13:41 - Tapping points explained

⏰ 17:13 - Guided tapping session for chronic pain

⏰ 26:00 - Comparing your pain level before and after tapping

⏰ 29:18 - The ONE thing you can do today to activate self-healing

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/