The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

Nicole Sachs, LCSW

Chronic Pain

Self-Compassion

Journalspeak

Emotional Healing

Mind-Body Medicine

Anxiety

Emotional Expression

Healing

Emotional Repression

Internal Family Systems

Mind-Body Coaching

Belief

Mind-Body Connection

Gut Microbiome

Trauma

Neuroscience

Nervous System Dysregulation

Emotional Health

Mindfulness

Journaling

Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW is a speaker, writer, and psychotherapist who has dedicated her life and her practice to the treatment of chronic pain and conditions. She is the author of MIND YOUR BODY, and the creator of the online course: FREEDOM FROM CHRONIC PAIN. Through her personal journey working directly with Dr. John Sarno as well as counseling hundreds of clients, she's shaped and evolved theorie... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	394	Founded	7 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	SpiritualityReligion & SpiritualityHealth & FitnessAlternative Health

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Latest Episodes

REAL TIME HEAL: Long COVID, Fear, and the Nervous System with Marisa Renee Lee

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In today’s episode, I sit down with Marisa Renee Lee for a powerful Real Time Heal conversation about long COVID, chronic symptoms, and the deeper emotional landscape tha... more

Yesterday • 1 hr 17 min

From the Vault: REAL TIME HEAL: GI Issues, IC, Food Fear, and Grief with Bri

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Buckle up for another amazing and heart opening Real Time Heal. Bri is an incredible woman. She has lived through so much in a short period of time, and with the help of this work... more

15 Apr 2026 • 1 hr 2 min

The Core Wounds That Drive Chronic Pain, Anxiety & Self-Sabotage (And How to Heal Them)

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Today I want to talk about something foundational—something that sits underneath so many of the patterns you’re struggling with, whether that’s chronic pain, anxiety, rela... more

10 Apr 2026 • 48 min

From the Vault: Talking Fear, Resistance and Acceptance with Dan Buglio

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There are few people in the world who get the mind/body connection like Dan Buglio. Through his personal journey and his discovery of Dr. Sarno's work, Dan has grown to explain thi... more

8 Apr 2026 • 58 min

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Recent Guests

Dan Buglio

Chronic pain coach, founder of Pain For You

Pain For You

Episode: From the Vault: Talking Fear, Resistance and Acceptance with Dan Buglio

Anna Winfield

Pediatrician and group expert in BreakAwake support circle

BreakAwake/Support Circle

Episode: Decades of Migraines, Fibromyalgia, IBS, Brain Fog and More - A Physician Heals Herself

Whitney Rydman

Speaker on pelvic pain and mind-body methods; IC warrior

Episode: From the Vault: Fibro, Body Image and Pelvic Pain - REAL TIME HEAL with Whitney Rydman

Hannah Matluck

Founder/host of The V Hive (formerly The Women's Pelvic Pain Podcast)

The V Hive

Episode: From the Vault: Pelvic Pain Recovery and Bladder Urgency with Hannah Matluck

Kamila Tan

Professional beach volleyball player and former condition sufferer who recovered using mind-body approaches

Episode: IBS, Eating Disorders, and the Athlete’s Nervous System: The MindBody Connection with Kamila

Justine Stull

Admin on Nicole Sachs Support Circle and Heal with Nicole communities, chronic pain advocate.

Episode: S5 E7 - "The First Thing to Leave Was the Fear" - Migraines, Generational Autoimmune Issues, and Self-Regulation with Justine

Lisa Frattini

A supportive member of Nicole's community, sharing personal insights on chronic pain and its psychological connections.

Episode: S5 E6: Complete Recovery Despite an Abnormal MRI with Lisa

Yonit Arthur

Audiologist specializing in treating vestibular disorders and TMS

Episode: S4 E 28 - Tinnitus is Curable! (So is Vertigo and Vestibular Migraine) with Dr. Yo

Scotty Stiles

A member of the TMS community and a mind-body coach who shares his healing journey with TMS symptoms.

Episode: S4 E27 - All Over Musculoskeletal Pain, Post-Viral Infection Symptoms, and SO MUCH MORE with Scotty

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Nicole Sachs

Nicole J. Sachs, LCSW, is a psychotherapist, speaker, and author specializing in chronic pain treatment. She teaches self-healing techniques, drawing from her experience with Dr. John Sarno.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings

Stories of Healing
The episodes each offer many nuggets of wisdom. Highly recommend listening as well as the book Mind Your Body. Invaluable tools for my healing journey.
Apple Podcasts
5
Pink Skies 61
United Statesa month ago
So good, so important
I’m so grateful I discovered this podcast sometime ago and have been meaning to leave a review… so now, here I am. My journey with pain has been for a few years now, and I’ve learned and discovered a lot. Including the works of Moseley, Gordon and Sarno. They’ve all enlightened me and changed me and Sachs is right up there with the best of them. The fact that she has an ongoing podcast, too, I feel, is such a massive benefit to those who need to be reminded of the reality of chronic pain. And - ... more
Apple Podcasts
5
Mack Holiday
United Statesa month ago
Life changing
This podcast has saved my life from pain. Nicole helps you navigate the reason you are in chronic pain and why the solution is within you. Using her method I have gone from constant pain for years to living my life fully and without pain.
Apple Podcasts
5
Lulubelle Fandango
United Statesa month ago
Helped me a lot
I love the podcast. It helps me so much in getting my health back.
Apple Podcasts
5
Anne van Hoog
Netherlandsa month ago
So helpful
Hearing peoples success stories is the help we need to know we can get out of pain finally
Apple Podcasts
5
bikecookie
United Statesa month ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Overall, the community feels empowered and hopeful, valuing the shared personal stories and the emphasis on mind-body healing approaches.

Some critiques express dissatisfaction with the introduction of abrupt ad breaks, which can detract from the emotional narrative of personal stories shared in episodes.

Listeners report transformative experiences related to their chronic pain journey, highlighting the efficacy of techniques discussed in the episodes. Positive feedback frequently emphasizes Nicole's compassionate approach and the practical tools provided for self-help.

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Apple Podcasts	#19	United States/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#163	United States/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#9	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#30	Canada/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#113	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#239	Canada/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

From the Vault: Fibro, Body Image and Pelvic Pain - REAL TIME HEAL with Whitney Rydman

Q: Will having a panic attack or a big episode of anxiety make it harder to recover the physical symptoms?

The guest and host discuss that anxiety can be managed by choosing to engage with situations mindfully; if a panic attack occurs, it's not a failure, and the overarching approach is to proceed with acceptance and not let fear dictate actions.

From the Vault: Pelvic Pain Recovery and Bladder Urgency with Hannah Matluck

Q: Tell me what has changed in terms of your health since you started doing the work?

Her pelvic pain largely resolved, bladder urgency diminished, sleep improved, and a new sense of control over fears and self-talk emerged, leading to a broader commitment to mind-body healing.

"I Thought I Was Born to Suffer" - Chronic Pelvic Pain, TMJ, Anxiety, and more with Lynette

Q: So Lynette, let me just hear what happened because I'm dying to hear the details.

Lynette describes a years-long battle with pain that affected her ability to sit and perform daily activities, her journey through multiple medical diagnoses, and finally discovering JournalSpeak and the mind-body framework which helped reduce the pain and restore function.

From the Vault: Severe Pelvic Pain and Multiple Surgeries with Kitty

Q: What is a good lens into your life today?

Kitty describes being in a much healthier, empowered state, with ongoing management of pelvic pain as an overall healed experience, and she emphasizes the importance of listening to herself and maintaining daily practice.

From the Vault: Severe Pelvic Pain and Multiple Surgeries with Kitty

Q: Would you say today you feel like a person who is free?

Kitty affirms she feels completely free from chronic pain, though she still experiences occasional niggles that she manages with mind-body tools and journaling, and she continues to live with the underlying diagnoses.

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Focused on the intersection of mental health and chronic pain, this podcast addresses various aspects of healing including the mind-body connection, emotional distress, and self-compassion. Episodes feature personal stories from individuals dealing with chronic pain as well as insights from the host, who shares techniques and discussions aimed at empowering listeners to reclaim their lives from pain without the reliance on medication or surgery. Notably, the podcast emphasizes methods like JournalSpeak and explores the deep psychological roots of physical ailments, resonating particularly with those seeking alternative health solutions and personal growth in their healing journeys.

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1. Dan Buglio
2. Anna Winfield
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4. Hannah Matluck
5. Kamila Tan
6. Justine Stull
7. Lisa Frattini
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