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Explore our collection of talks, podcasts and recovery stories from leading practitioners and researchers in the field of mind-body medicine. These resources offer valuable insights into the latest neuroscience behind chronic pain, why recovery is often possible, and how a mind-body approach is changing the way we understand and treat persistent symptoms.

TEDx TALK: A New Perspective – Georgie Oldfield MCSP

In 2019 Georgie Oldfield MCSP was invited to record a TEDx talk. In this talk she explains, using personal experiences as well as observations from patients why, the more experience she gained from treating chronic pain, the more baffled she became. Using findings from a growing evidence base the talk demonstrates how she was able to gain clarity and why it is often possible to improve the chance of doing more than having to ‘manage’ the pain.

The Missing Pieces of the Chronic Pain Puzzle: Irralee Andrzejowska MCSP

Physiotherapist and SIRPA Practitioner, Irralee Andrzejowska, offers an up to date explanation of the cause and treatment of chronic pain. Irralee’s talk is based on the current neuroscience, plus studies showing the effectiveness of cutting edge approaches to the treatment of chronic pain and why we now know that recovery is often possible.

Introduction to Mind-Body Medicine for Health Care Professionals by Dr Sarah Hadfield

This talk was presented to a large group of GPs at a meeting of the British Society for Lifestyle Medicine. Sarah Hadfield is a GP and works as a mind-body practitioner. She is also involved in educating GPs about mind-body medicine. Fiona’s recovery story can be found here
You can find out more about Sarah and her work on her website

Dr Rangan Chatterjee’s Podcast with Howard Schubiner MD

In November 2022, while Howard was in the UK for the SIRPA conference, he travelled up to be a guest on Rangan’s highly popular podcast. Rangan had been following SIRPA since 2017 so we were thrilled when at last it was possible for them to get together for this exciting discussion. Get yourself a cuppa and sit down to listen to this. It’s well worth a listen. Find out more about Howard HERE and listen to more of Rangan’s podcasts HERE.

Changing your Mind: Chronic Pain and the Brain

This short documentary aims to increase awareness of effective treatments for chronic pain and related conditions. Some of our leading lights in the field of mindbody/PPD conditions were included in this documenytry, including of course Dr John Sarno, plus Howard Schubiner MD and Georgie Oldfield MCSP

Professor Lorimer Moseley – ‘The Pain Revolution’

Leading pain scientist Professor Lorimer Moseley explains the science behind ‘Explain Pain’ – and the good news for chronic pain sufferers. With fascinating examples and the latest research Lorimer explains how science is showing there are alternatives to drugs for many sufferers – and how it can be done.

Talking Healing with Georgie Oldfield

In this video Georgie Oldfield MCSP was interviewed by The Pain PT Jim Prussack. Like Georgie, Jim is also a Physical Therapist and he is SIRPA-trained, having attended Georgie’s SIRPA training in the UK.
The discussion includes a number of great tips to help you understand more about this approach.

Neural Pathways and Pain – Alan Gordon

Why does pain become chronic and what can we do about it? In this 3 minute video Alan Gordon describes how neural pathways are the key. He also shares two experiments which demonstrate that very real pain can be caused by the brain.

Brainman: Understanding Your Pain

This video will enable people with chronic pain access to a self-management tool that will help them manage the impacts of chronic pain on their functioning, emotions and interpersonal relationships and will help in the adherence to pain management plans.

Useful Apps

Curable
We recommend Curable as a helpful resource for people experiencing persistent pain and mindbody symptoms. This evidence-based app combines pain science education with practical tools such as mindfulness, cognitive techniques, and guided exercises to help retrain the brain and reduce symptoms. It can be a useful complement to professional support. Learn more: https://www.curablehealth.com/

Freeme
We recommend Freeme as a supportive resource for those experiencing fatigue and nervous system dysregulation. This neuroscience-based app offers simple, personalised tools and short sessions to help regulate the stress response and improve daily functioning. It can be a helpful addition alongside professional guidance. Learn more: https://freemehealth.com/sirpa/