Do you struggle with chronic pain that feels like a never-ending battle? As a highly sensitive person, you might be experiencing pain in a disproportionate way, feeling stuck in a spiral of hopelessness and overwhelm. If you’ve been searching for a way out, today’s episode is for you.

In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Tawny Kross, a doctor of physical therapy and pain specialist with nearly a decade of experience working with patients who have some of the most complex chronic pain cases. Tawny believes passionately in our brain and body’s innate ability to heal, and she’s here to share her knowledge as a pain and wellness coach.

We dive deep into what chronic pain really is, how to have a productive relationship with your pain, and how to support healing without simply numbing the discomfort. Tawny also shares powerful questions and reflections to help you understand your pain without getting overwhelmed. If you’re ready to find relief and reclaim your life, let’s jump in.

What You’ll Discover:

• Why women, especially highly sensitive women, experience chronic pain disproportionately.
• How to view pain as a communication from your body rather than something “wrong” with you.
• The importance of curiosity and self-trust in the healing journey.
• How to pay attention to pain mindfully without getting caught in a spiral of fear.
• Why starting small and celebrating each step is crucial for overcoming overwhelm.
• How self-compassion and understanding can transform your relationship with pain.
• The power of pendulation for building resilience and capacity to be with discomfort.

Listen to the Full Episode:

Everything you need:

• Episode 250: Fall Bringing You Down? How to Thrive as a Sensitive in Vata Season
• Click here for the 1:1 Somatic coaching application.
• Join our podcast premium membership and continue your add free experience
• Get Out of Emotional Overwhelm by Feeling Your Feelings – free workbook
• Get on the waitlist for my mini course: Feel It to Heal It!
• Leave a review for this episode for the podcast in general on iTunes and send me a screenshot at erika.belanger@gmail.com to get access to a free month of our Premium Membership.
• Not sure if you are highly sensitive (HSP) Take my free quiz: Just How Sensitive Are You?
• Dr. Tawny Kross: Website | Instagram (Send Tawny a DM on IG to get her Healing Starter Kit!)