The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSW

Nicole Sachs, LCSW

Chronic Pain

Journalspeak

Mind-Body Connection

Self-Compassion

Mind-Body Medicine

Emotional Healing

Mental Health

Long COVID

Journal Speak

Mind Your Body

Community Support

Emotional Health

Anxiety

Radical Acceptance

Tension Myositis Syndrome

Pelvic Pain

Trauma

Therapy

Mindfulness

Parenting

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 theori... more

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	430	Founded	8 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Alternative HealthHealth & FitnessReligion & SpiritualitySpirituality

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From the Vault: REAL TIME HEAL - TMJ, Migraines, Self-Care, and Boundaries with Katie

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When Katie first joined our Membership Community last fall, she has already been through the gamut of TMS symptoms since childhood. Raised in a fa... more

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When Motherhood Overwhelms the Nervous System with Danielle Shugg

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The heart of this episode is much bigger than chronic symptoms: it’s about the invisible pressure mothers carry, the ways the nervous system tries ... more

4 Sep 2026 • 1 hr 9 min

From the Vault: REAL TIME HEAL - Male Pelvic Pain, Stomach (IBS) and Back Issues with Eric Hissom

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Every time I do a real time heal it blows me away. The insights which arise from every conversation feel life changing - for both of us. Today, Eri... more

2 Sep 2026 • 50 min

From the Vault: Recovery From Debilitating Back Pain with Evie

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Evie's life was planned before she was old enough to have a real opinion. A child prodigy, she began boarding school for professional violin when sh... more

28 Aug 2026 • 59 min • Popular

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Recent Guests

Danielle Shugg

The Mindful Blonde, webinar co-presenter

Mind Body Mastery, personal practice

Episode: When Motherhood Overwhelms the Nervous System with Danielle Shugg

Eric Hissom

Guest sharing his experience with pelvic floor dysfunction and TMS

Episode: From the Vault: REAL TIME HEAL - Male Pelvic Pain, Stomach (IBS) and Back Issues with Eric Hissom

Dr. Rachel Gofman

Pelvic pain and MindBody expert, physician

Episode: From the Vault: Sarno, Back Pain, Pelvic Pain - Skepticism and Science with Dr. Rachel Gofman

Jonah Primo

Chronic pain survivor and mindfulness practitioner leveraging Waking Up in his recovery journey

Waking Up app / Cureable connection mentioned in discussion

Episode: From the Vault: Anxiety, Vertigo, Migraine, Long Covid, and WAKING UP with Jonah Primo

Catherine Oxenberg

Actress and trauma survivor who shares her healing journey

Advocate and trauma survivor; involved with Helix 180

Episode: From the Vault: Overcoming Intense Fibromyalgia and Nerve Pain with Catherine Oxenberg

Beatriz Victoria Albina

Nurse practitioner, somatic practitioner, author of End Emotional Outsourcing

Beatriz Victoria Albina, NP

Episode: How People Pleasing, Codependency, and Perfectionism Keep the Nervous System Stuck with Béa Albina

Sean Hershey

TMS therapist and licensed clinician

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Episode: From the Vault: Overcoming Hip Pain and Severe IBS with TMS Therapist Sean Hershey

Luis Mojica

Somatic therapist and author of Food Therapy

Holistic Life Navigation

Episode: How What We Eat Affects Anxiety, Stress, and Chronic Pain with Luis Mojica

Nicole Sachs

Therapist, author, and creator of JournalSpeak

YourBreakAwake.com

Episode: Nicole Sachs on The Jordan Harbinger Show: Chronic Pain, MindBody Healing, and the Questions Skeptics Are Right to Ask

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Nicole Sachs

Host of The Cure for Chronic Pain podcast; therapist focusing on mind-body approaches to chronic pain; author of Mind Your Body; runs BreakAwake and Heal With Nicole programs

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 4.7k ratings

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Thank you for offering this free tool that has changed my life and so many others!!! I am forever grateful for you and the community you have created.
Apple Podcasts
5
ladyginz
United Statesa month ago
Listen - and watch your life change
Nicole Sachs and Journal Speak has the potential to truly change your life, so please give this a chance
She is an incredible person…
Apple Podcasts
5
B is for Bruce
United Kingdoma month ago
Solid content, needs refinement
5 stars for getting me out of pain
1 star for interviewing skills
3 stars overall
Excellent content. I just wish when Nicole was interviewing someone that she would let them talk instead of interrupting. It seems she uses conversations with guests as a launching point for her to say what she wants to say rather than listening, attuning, and asking good questions. Besides Nicole, I don’t think I’ve ever heard an interviewer talk as much as their guest. Maybe she could take notes during the interv... more
Apple Podcasts
5
goldenapple321
United Statesa month ago
Insufferable
Too many ads and branding vibes with this faux-therapeutic ego trip
Apple Podcasts
1
weeded out
United Statesa month ago
Chronic Pain Free
I am now two years chronic Pain free thanks to Nicole’s work ❤️
Apple Podcasts
5
CarlaConrad
South Africa2 months ago

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Overall, reviews highlight life-changing insights and compassionate guidance.

Listeners praise actionable mind-body strategies and hopeful recovery stories.

Some critique host interview style and ad load, suggesting more balanced guest conversation.

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Apple Podcasts	#32	United States/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#205	United States/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#16	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#20	Canada/Health & Fitness/Alternative Health
Apple Podcasts	#146	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#162	Canada/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

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From the Vault: REAL TIME HEAL - Male Pelvic Pain, Stomach (IBS) and Back Issues with Eric Hissom

Q: What do you think is keeping you stuck, and how can we change that?

Skepticism and a need for control are barriers; the path forward is complete belief in the mind-body approach, surrendering control, and engaging with therapy and journaling to uncover past traumas and feelings that fuel the pain.

From the Vault: REAL TIME HEAL - Male Pelvic Pain, Stomach (IBS) and Back Issues with Eric Hissom

Q: Tell me, what are the symptoms you are dealing with throughout the day?

The symptoms include cramping abdominal pain, pelvic region pain that moves around, pins and needles, bowel and urinary dysfunction, and fluctuations in intensity, all of which align with a mind-body interpretation rather than a fixed structural issue.

When Motherhood Overwhelms the Nervous System with Danielle Shugg

Q: How do you handle resistance to JournalSpeak from people who are busy or skeptical?

Resistance is a natural part of the nervous system's protection. The approach is to educate, do the practice, and cultivate self-compassion, helping people move from hesitation to consistent engagement without shaming themselves.

From the Vault: Sarno, Back Pain, Pelvic Pain - Skepticism and Science with Dr. Rachel Gofman

Q: Tell us how you got here and what sparked your journey from medical diagnoses to a mind‑body approach?

My back and pelvic pain began after a sexually traumatic event, and after years of traditional medical treatments, I found a framework in Sarno's work and MindBody strategies that helped me reconnect with my emotions, process trauma, and adopt journaling and self‑compassion—all of which moved me toward a pain‑free life.

From the Vault: Back Pain, Relapse, and Living in the "Messy Middle" with Jacqueline

Q: What was the turning point for Jacqueline in recognizing she was using JournalSpeak with the wrong lens?

She realized that she was treating JournalSpeak as a prescription and was pushing for quick relief, instead of using it as a process to let go and foster self-compassion; joining the community helped her shift to a more open, curious approach.

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This show consistently explores mind-body approaches to chronic pain, trauma, and health challenges, with a strong emphasis on neuroplasticity, journaling (JournalSpeak), radical self-compassion, and practical strategies to reduce fear and reframe symptoms. Interviews mix clinician-led explanations of pain physiology with personal recovery stories, often weaving in mindfulness, nutrition, and community support as part of a developmental healing journey. Notable is the openness to diverse guests—from athletes and musicians to trauma survivors and clinicians—and a format that blends live Q&As, sponsor reads, and actionable exercises that listeners can apply at home. A recurring strength is translating complex pain science into relatable tools... more

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