Exploring the Mind-Body Connection in Chronic Pain

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Deepak Ravindran discusses the mind-body connection and chronic pain with psychologist Amber Johnston.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Painspeak, I speak to my long term friend and collaborator, Amber Johnston, a clinical psychologist and neuropsychologist, about her journey in the field of psychology, the importance of the mind-body connection, and the complexities of chronic pain. We discuss personalized therapy approaches, the role of trauma, and the stigma surrounding mental health treatment. Amber shared insights on neurodivergence and its impact on pain management, as well as h...

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Host: Deepak Ravindran

Guest: Amber Johnston

Topics covered

• mind-body connection
• chronic pain
• psychology
• personalized therapy
• mental health stigma
• neurodivergence

Keywords

• chronic pain
• mind-body connection
• psychology
• mental health
• neurodivergence
• therapy
• trauma

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