Chronic Pain Expert, Nicole Sachs - How Repressed Emotions Lead to Physical Pain & The Solution

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In this episode of the Lead on Purpose podcast, I sit down with Nicole Sachs, LCSW, renowned psychotherapist and author of Mind Your Body. Nicole shares her groundbreaking approach to chronic pain and how the mind-body connection plays a pivotal role in healing. What We Cover: * Nicole’s personal journey from debilitating chronic pain to full recovery. * The science behind why our nervous system creates and sustains pain. * The power of belief in the healing process. * How journaling and emotional release can rewire pain pathways. * Practical steps to regulate your nervous system and reclaim your health. Nicole breaks down the misconceptions around chronic pain and reveals how many physical symptoms—migraines, back pain, digestive issues, and even long COVID—can be influenced by unresolved emotions and nervous system dysregulation. She introduces Journal Speak, her powerful method for processing suppressed emotions, and explains why self-compassion is a crucial part of healing. After listening, you'll walk away with a new perspective on pain, stress, and your ability to heal—plus actionable tools to start making changes today. This episode was proudly sponsored by NZ Mortgages. You can contact them here - https://www.nzmortgages.co.nz - Learn more about Nicole here - https://www.yourbreakawake.com/about - Follow Nicole on Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/nicolesachslcsw - Order your copy of Mind Your Body here - https://www.yourbreakawake.com/book - Get the Growth Weekly Newsletter sent straight to your inbox and join 1000’s of other high-performers on the road to self-mastery - https://www.jjlaughlin.com/newsletter On my channel I aim to bring you world-class guests and create epic videos to help you level up your leadership and personal mastery. - If you could take the time to subscribe, that would help my channel grow and it would mean you wouldn’t miss an episode. Subscribe here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with James: - Website: https://www.jjlaughlin.com - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6GETJbxpgulYcYc6QAKLHA - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JamesLaughlinOfficial - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslaughlinofficial/ - Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/nz/podcast/life-on-purpose-with-james-laughlin/id1547874035 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3WBElxcvhCHtJWBac3nOlF?si=hotcGzHVRACeAx4GvybVOQ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameslaughlincoaching/ #chronicpain #meditation #selfcare