Dr. Sean Mackey reframes pain as more than a simple signal from injury by showing how it’s shaped by the brain, perception, and experience. He breaks down why chronic pain can persist even after the body heals, and how our understanding of it has been oversimplified for centuries. This conversation offers a clearer, more empowering way to understand pain and what it actually takes to reclaim your life.

Timestamps:
00:00 Pains As An Experience, Not A Feeling
01:07 Nociception & Pain
06:20 Seeing The Brain As Separate From The Body
08:53 Dr. Mackey's Background
20:25 The Most Common Types Of Pain
22:15 The Process For Helping People
28:39 Hurt vs. Harm
40:38 What Makes You More Susceptible To Experiencing Chronic Pain
45:36 Experiencing Pain, But No Physical Issues
54:07 Placebos & Pain
1:03:32 The Importance Of Language When Talking About Pain
1:07:13 The Future Pain Care
1:11:53 Parting Words

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