In this episode, Callie speaks with Vanessa Blackstone, MSW, and Olivia Sinaiko, LPC, authors of The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook—a book that has quickly become one of her favorites and the focus of Callie's Book Club inside her Road To Remission program.
Together, they explore the principles of Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and how it can help people with chronic symptoms, including interstitial cystitis (IC) and overactive bladder (OAB). Vanessa and Olivia share their experiences with chronic pain, what inspired them to create the workbook, and how the brain and nervous system play a role in symptom persistence.
Topics discussed include:
The connection between pain and fear and why it keeps symptoms stuck
How the nervous system can act like a faulty car alarm 🚨
The role of urgency, people-pleasing, and perfectionism in chronic symptoms
How self-compassion and nervous system regulation can support healing
This conversation dives deep into the complexities of pain, the importance of understanding it as a danger signal, and the potential for real relief. Whether you’re new to PRT or already exploring neuroplasticity in your healing journey, this episode offers valuable insights into how mindset and the nervous system influence symptoms. HEALING IS POSSIBLE.
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