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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
Trauma
Pain Reprocessing Therapy
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Childhood Trauma
Mind-Body Syndrome
Neuroplasticity
Chronic Pain
Shame
Healthcare
Physician Burnout
Mind-Body Medicine
New Haven, United States
Somatic Tracking
Christchurch
Somatic Therapies
Brain-Body Connection
Adverse Childhood Experiences

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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Nicole had invalidating experiences from every direction beginning at an early age. They manifested in back pain with muscle spasms, insomnia, hives, eczema, allergies, migraines, and more. Then she found the neuroplastic approach, completely recover... more

Dr. Sumner had pelvic and back pain for 15 years. Despite her medical training and numerous consultations, nothing helped. Then she read an article about the neuroplastic approach in the Washington Post.🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: ... more

Alison's illness dominated her life for five years until the neuroplastic approach empowered her, enabled her to feel joy and gratitude, and led to a full recovery. She also explains the role of her Christian faith.

Sara provides a wonderfully clear account of how Adverse Childhood Experiences can lead to triggers during the adult years that can produce severe, debilitating pain even in a person who wrote her doctoral thesis about chronic pain.

Symptoms: Widesp... more

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Recent Guests

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.
Ellen Ronca
Psychotherapist with 22 years in private practice; runs Chronic to Cured program for neuroplastic symptoms
Chronic to Cured, private practice
Episode: The Story Behind the Symptoms: Coping with Shame
Sarah Pultorek
Occupational therapist and clinical associate professor of OT, experienced with neuroplastic symptoms
University/Program in Occupational Therapy (Madison)
Episode: The Story Behind the Symptoms: From Patient to Professor

Host

David Clarke
Host of The Story Behind the Symptoms, a physician-led show exploring neuroplastic symptoms and mind–body medicine.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 78 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 Statesa month ago
  • So helpful

    ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drtshrfz
    Switzerland3 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
    Australia3 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 States7 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

Listeners Say

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

Episodes help chronic-pain/illness patients understand mind–body connections.
Listeners praise the host for empathy and thoughtful interviewing.
Editing pauses mentioned as a critique in a review.
There's demand for more interviews with researchers and broader sponsorship.

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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.
The Story Behind the Symptoms: Symptoms from Head to Foot
Q: What are some of the practical approaches or therapies that have helped you or your clients in addressing neuroplastic pain?
She highlights therapies like Feldenkrais, Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, and brain spotting as effective tools to release stuck stress patterns and to cultivate body awareness, with emphasis on individualizing approaches rather than relying on one magic solution.
The Story Behind the Symptoms: Symptoms from Head to Foot
Q: Carla, could you introduce yourself and share a bit about your background and what you do?
Carla describes herself as an integrative trauma psychologist living in the UK, who has suffered from chronic health issues since childhood and now helps clients uncover how emotional stress and past experiences contribute to neuroplastic symptoms.
The Story Behind the Symptoms: Too Ill to Leave Her Bedroom
Q: How did your understanding of your symptoms change over time?
I moved from seeing pain as a bodily issue to recognizing it as a brain-driven experience, and that reframing allowed me to apply somatic tracking and pain reprocessing techniques to reduce pain.

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Across episodes, listeners encounter deeply personal recovery stories centered on neuroplastic symptoms, mind–body connections, and brain retraining. Conversations blend patient journeys with clinical insights from a physician-host who emphasizes trauma, stress, and past experiences as drivers of unexplained symptoms, alongside practical tools like journaling, somatic tracking, and joyful reframe strategies. A distinctive thread is the integration of spirituality, caregiver dynamics, and real-world coaching paths, offering both hope and actionable steps for those pursuing mind–body healing. The show stands out for empathetic interviewing, an evidence-informed approach to brain–body symptoms, and a recurring emphasis on reclaiming agency thr... more

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1. Debbie Sumner
2. Sara Haber
3. Carla Shohet
4. Matt Goldberg
5. Samantha Ferris
6. Tai Kunsio
7. Gemma McFall
8. Ellen Ronca

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