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The Story Behind the Symptoms with David Clarke, MD

The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms
Neuroplastic Symptoms
Neuroplastic Pain
Mind-Body Connection
Mind-Body Medicine
Trauma
Chronic Pain
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Mind-Body Syndrome
Childhood Trauma
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Childhood Adversity
Neuroplastic Conditions
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Neuroplasticity
New Haven, United States
Christchurch
Healthcare
Physician Burnout
Somatic Tracking
Shame

Are you struggling with pain or illness that just won’t go away, no matter how many doctors you see or treatments you try? You’re not alone. Millions of people face unexplained symptoms that leave them feeling frustrated and hopeless. On this podcast, Dr. David Clarke, President of the Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms, is here to guide you. With over 7,000 patients successfully d... more

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A competitive Irish dancer with ankle pain when she competed, but not when she practiced. This was followed by one new symptom after another all over her body for two decades.🛜 Visit our website www.neuroplastic.org💵 Support the missionDonate to ex... more

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After a motor vehicle accident 16 years of chronic pain began which then became more severe and affected more locations. Some improvement came while running but she found herself going farther and farther. Full relief came from writing what she calle... more

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Nora's pain began after a car accident but then it didn't heal. She also had bloating, insomnia, and longstanding nail-picking. Fortunately her recovery was so successful that she created an app to help others.🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me�... more

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Jessica's 34 years of severe bloating and irritable bowel were incorrectly attributed to SIBO. The treatment for that made her feel worse. Fortunately she found neuroplastic ideas.🛜 Visit our website www.neuroplastic.org🎤 Share your storyBe feature... more

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Recent Guests

Joanne Lee Smith
Nurse and coach who recovered from chronic pain and other neuroplastic symptoms.
Episode: The Story Behind The Symptoms: Treating neuroplastic pain with ultramarathons?
Nora Rodden
Guest, sufferer of neuroplastic symptoms and long-time patient involved in a clinical study
Harvard clinical study participant; Nirvana app user
Episode: The Story Behind The Symptoms: Pain triggered by a car accident with Nora Rodden
Debbie Sumner
Pediatrician and physician who recovered from neuroplastic pain through mind-body work
Independent practitioner
Episode: The Story Behind The Symptoms: Physicians Get Neuroplastic Pain, Too
Sara Haber
PhD student with a focus on chronic pain and neuroplastic symptoms
Independent researcher; PhD in progress
Episode: The Story Behind the Symptoms: ACEs, Triggers, and Widespread Pain
Carla Shohet
Integrative trauma psychologist and chronic health issues sufferer
UK psychologist and integrative trauma specialist
Episode: The Story Behind the Symptoms: Symptoms from Head to Foot
Matt Goldberg
Research scientist and director of experimental research at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication
Yale University
Episode: The Story Behind the Symptoms Podcast: What is your mind trying to say?
Samantha Ferris
Guest sharing her personal journey with neuroplastic symptoms
Vancouver, Canada (resident)
Episode: The Story Behind the Symptoms: The Solution is Not in Your Body
Tai Kunsio
Chronic pain recovery coach; lived experience with neuroplastic symptoms
Independent coach
Episode: The Story Behind the Symptoms: My Leg Forgot How to Walk
Gemma McFall
Chronic pain coach; corporate psychologist
Independent coach; previously HR director
Episode: The Story Behind the Symptoms: Two Completely Different Symptoms.

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David Clarke
Board-certified gastroenterologist and president of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 81 ratings
  • Love this!

    Thank you for helping to spread this awareness! I hope for an episode on restless leg in the future 🙏🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sarahreviewbrown
    United States4 months ago
  • So helpful

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drtshrfz
    Switzerland5 months ago
  • Excellent Content To Help Chronic Pain/Illness Patients

    Thorough, fascinating and so rich in content pertaining to the mind body connection/aetiology of neuroplastic symptoms. Dr Clarke is not only a pioneer in this area, but also communicates with his guests so kindly and with such empathy. It is not only educational, but a soothing calm experience to listen to him speak. Highly recommend…

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mazzy71
    Australia6 months ago
  • I wish the whole world knew about this podcast!

    I had POTS and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for 11 1/2 years. Undiagnosed for 10 years. I went to multiple specialists, chiropractors, integrative holistic doctors, and therapy and nothing cleared my symptoms until I listened to one these podcasts and learned about mind/body healing and started putting these principles into practice. I have spread the word of this podcast to multiple friends and family. My gratitude to the ATNS is beyond words. You gave me back my life. Thank you, thank you, thank y... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ATGonz
    United States9 months ago
  • No ums and ers

    Very interesting topic but editing out every single pause makes it unnatural and annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nick53961
    Canadaa year ago

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

One listener finds the editing of pauses unnatural and distracting.
Some listeners say the discussions have helped them understand their symptoms and apply mind-body recovery principles.
Listeners are interested in more detailed conversations with researchers in the field.
Listeners value the combination of detailed mind-body education and personal accounts of chronic pain and recovery.
David Clarke is praised for empathetic interviewing and for drawing useful insights from guests' stories.

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Talking Points

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The Story Behind The Symptoms: Treating neuroplastic pain with ultramarathons?
Q: If people want to get in touch with you for your coaching service, where would they do that?
Smith says she is listed as a coach in the practitioner directory on the ATNS website.
The Story Behind The Symptoms: Treating neuroplastic pain with ultramarathons?
Q: What was the treatment approach and how did it end up working for you?
After reading John Sarno's work, Smith began writing about anger and other difficult feelings. She noticed her calf pain disappear within a week, stopped needing pain relief, and later saw other symptoms improve.
The Story Behind The Symptoms: So bloated I Looked Pregnant
Q: Is there anything else that you wanted to add or any questions that you had for me?
I just want everyone to know that it is possible to heal, no matter how severe or dramatic your symptoms are, no matter how long you've had them. If I can heal, you can.
The Story Behind the Symptoms: Invalidation, insomnia, back spasms and so much more.
Q: What is the most significant first breakthrough in recognizing neuroplastic symptoms in your story?
Realizing that the body can manifest stress and unprocessed emotions as physical symptoms, and that awareness of emotional triggers can turn down the body's distress signals, was the pivotal shift that allowed me to start healing.
The Story Behind the Symptoms: Symptoms from Head to Foot
Q: What would you say to clinicians who are skeptical about emotional or traumatic origins of physical symptoms?
The guest encourages clinicians to recognize the brain-body connection, consider neuroplastic mechanisms when symptoms lack structural findings, and to educate themselves and patients about non-traditional pathways to healing.

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Personal interviews and clinical context explore neuroplastic symptoms, chronic pain, and other persistent illnesses through the connection between the brain, body, stress, and emotional history. Board-certified gastroenterologist David Clarke guides conversations with people describing their experiences of symptoms, medical care, and recovery, often alongside clinicians, coaches, or researchers who bring professional perspectives. Topics include pain reprocessing, childhood adversity, emotional awareness, journaling, and practical mind-body approaches. The distinctive emphasis is on first-person recovery stories paired with a physician's explanations, offering both human detail and ways to think about symptoms beyond a purely structural di... more

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3. Debbie Sumner
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5. Carla Shohet
6. Matt Goldberg
7. Samantha Ferris
8. Tai Kunsio

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