How to Heal Pain with Pain Reprocessing Therapy ft. Vanessa Blackstone, MSW, ACSW (Part 1)

This week on Calling in Sick, I’m joined by Vanessa Blackstone, MSW, ACSW, Executive Director of the Pain Psychology Center, for Part 1 of a two-part series. Together, we delve into Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a groundbreaking approach that helps retrain the brain to interpret and respond to pain signals in a new way. Vanessa shares her personal journey with chronic pain and how she found her way to PRT. We discuss the science behind PRT and debunk common myths—like whether PRT can help someone who has structural damage or chronic inflammation. By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear understanding of if you are a good candidate for PRT, and what success looks like in terms of your experience with chronic pain. Sending love, strength, and encouragement to everyone navigating this journey alongside me. xx, Alex Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Welcome back to Calling in Sick! 00:03:42 - Why We Are Talking about Chronic Pain & Disclaimer + Alex’s Pain Story 00:07:28 - Alex’s Picks of the Week (Magic Minds & Facial Reflexology / Lymphatic Drainage) 00:12:22 - Intro to Vanessa Blackstone 00:12:45 - Explanation of Pain Reprocessing Therapy 00:14:42 -Welcome, Vanessa Blackstone - her story, her journey with chronic pain and finding PRT 00:23:15 - Why Type A-People Are More Likely to Have Chronic Pain? 00:31:54 - Why Do Our Nervous Systems Prefer Living in Chaos?! 00:34:22 - Guardian Angels and Hope 00:36:08 - Scientifically Speaking, This is Pain and Pain Reprocessing Therapy 00:37:38 - Who Is a Good Candidate for PRT & Is It My Fault? 00:41:08 - Will PRT Help If You Have Structural Damage? 00:45:10 - What Does Success Look Like with PRT? 00:47:06- Thank you for listening! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Stay connected and follow social: • Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/callinginsickpod/ • TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@callinginsickpod • Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558234607568 ---------------------------------------------------------------- • Powered by: Just Media House -- https://www.justmediahouse.com/ • Produced by: Alexandra Wildeson — https://www.instagram.com/alexandrawildeson/ • Shop Vanessa Blackstone’s Book, “The Pain Reprocessing Therapy Workbook”: https://a.co/d/1TQMuZq Alex’s Picks of the Week: • Magic Minds — https://www.magicmind.com/CALLINGINSICK20 • The Chief Skin Officer (Facial Reflexology )— https://www.chiefskinofficer.com/ #chronicillnesssupport #livingwithautoimmunedisease #healthandwellness #podcast #podcastclips #chronicillnessidentity #chronicpain #painmanagement #painreprocessingtherapy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices