A Patient Centered Approach to Recovering from Addiction and Healing Chronic Pai

A Patient Centered Approach to Recovering from Addiction and Healing Chronic Pai

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Dr. Mel Pohl, the Chief Medical Officer of Las Vegas Recovery Center. He shares his center’s approach to treatment which focuses on both pain and addiction. He explains that typically the physical component of addiction and pain is about 20% of the problem with the other 80% being the emotional component. His details his treatment approach which incorporates a de-tox protocol, listening to the patient’s story, group sessions and expressive writing. He also talks about why many patients resist giving up their pain, and the importance of empowering patients to help them build self-efficacy and heal. Mel Pohl, MD, DFASAM is the Chief Medical Officer of Las Vegas Recovery Center (LVRC). Dr. Pohl was a major force in developing LVRC’s Chronic Pain Recovery Program. He is certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine (ABAM) Dr. Pohl is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Nevada School of Medicine. He is the author of A Day without Pain and The Pain Antidote - Stop Suffering from Chronic Pain, Avoid Addiction to Painkillers, and Reclaim Your Life. Dr. Pohl filmed a show for PBS on chronic pain which aired around the country in 2016. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Weaving Motivation, Movement, Mindfulness with Self-compassion to Heal

Weaving Motivation, Movement, Mindfulness with Self-compassion to Heal

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Janet Huehls a clinician, coach, and educator.  She discusses her approach to wellness, emphasizing the interconnectedness of nutrition...

15 Helmi 29min

Exercising Well to Heal and Strengthen Resilience

Exercising Well to Heal and Strengthen Resilience

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Janet Huehls a clinician, coach, and educator. She explains that current weight loss approaches focus on calories in and out rather than addressing underl...

15 Helmi 27min

Building Bridges to Heal and Thrive

Building Bridges to Heal and Thrive

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Cynthia Austin, a board-certified health and wellness coach.  She discusses the role of emotions in healing, and notes that learning to...

5 Helmi 25min

Healing Through Believing and Agency

Healing Through Believing and Agency

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Cynthia Austin, a board-certified and wellness health coach. She shares her background of transitioning from accounting to helping people manage their pai...

5 Helmi 25min

Healing through Love and Science

Healing through Love and Science

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with writer and spiritual teach Regan Caruthers.  She discusses her approach to healing, which combines spiritual practices with HeartMath t...

31 Tammi 25min

The Healing Journey of a Spiritual Teacher

The Healing Journey of a Spiritual Teacher

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with writer and spiritual teacher Regan Caruthers. She shares her early education in meditation and contemplative practices, influenced by her unconventional m...

31 Tammi 28min

Empowering Communities of Recovery

Empowering Communities of Recovery

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Executive Director of the Empower2Recover Foundation, Jay Barnard.  He discusses his the evolution of his nonprofit, Empower2Recver, fr...

24 Tammi 29min

Becoming Empowered: A Personal Journey Out of Addiction

Becoming Empowered: A Personal Journey Out of Addiction

In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Executive Director of the Empower2Recover Foundation, Jay Barnard. He shares his personal experience of struggling with substance abuse, including multipl...

24 Tammi 25min

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