Gail Ferguson Jones

Buttrfly Effect podcast

Gail Ferguson Jones

  • Episode 33: Recovery From Chronic Pain Without Drugs

Episode 33: Recovery From Chronic Pain Without Drugs

Friday 28th July 2023

Join Elizabeth Kipp on 'The Buttrfly Effect' podcast as she shares her journey of overcoming chronic pain and addiction through holistic methods.
31 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Healing
Transformative

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Breaking Free from Chronic Pain: Elizabeth Kipp's Journey Without Drugs

Episode Overview

  • Chronic pain encompasses physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and financial aspects, equally distressing to the brain.
  • Opiates and benzodiazepines do not heal the brain changes induced by chronic pain; inner work and non-pharmaceutical modalities are advocated.
  • Exploration of the profound impact of unresolved trauma on chronic pain, highlighting the need for holistic healing.
  • Advocacy for trauma-informed yoga, meditation, and journaling to release stuck energy and rewire ingrained habits.
  • Emphasis on introspection and internal healing, dispelling the notion that external sources hold the key to recovery.
Pain is not bad. It's information in the system. What are we going to do with the information? Are we going to get in a fight with the body telling us something, and make it worse, or are we going to accept this is where I am and do the best to just kind of get out of the way and let the body heal? - Elizabeth Kipp
Imagine battling chronic pain for over four decades and finally finding a way to live pain-free without relying on prescription drugs. That's the incredible story shared by Elizabeth Kipp in this episode of 'The Buttrfly Effect' podcast. Host Gail Ferguson Jones sits down with Elizabeth, an addiction recovery coach and author of 'The Way Through Chronic Pain', to discuss her remarkable journey from pain-pill addiction to holistic healing.
Elizabeth opens up about the many layers of chronic pain, explaining how it affects not just the body but also the mind, emotions, spirit, and even financial well-being. She highlights the difference between acute and chronic pain, emphasizing that chronic pain can alter brain function, leading to stress imbalances and negative thought patterns. In a world where opiates and benzodiazepines are often prescribed as quick fixes, Elizabeth champions alternative methods.
She shares how trauma-informed yoga, meditation, and journaling have been instrumental in her recovery. By addressing unresolved trauma and focusing on inner healing, Elizabeth has managed to break free from the cycle of pain and addiction. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone struggling with chronic pain or supporting someone who is. Elizabeth's story is a testament to the power of holistic healing and the importance of looking within for solutions.
Tune in to hear her inspiring journey and learn practical techniques for managing pain without drugs.