• The Exericse/Sleep/Diet Conundrum
    Apr 8 2024

    Have you ever been on the receiving end of the "Do Better" lecture? This lecture usually sounds like: Exercise more, sleep better, eat healthier. If you have, have you left that doctor appointment feeling inspired and hopeful...or Frustrated and angry?

    Likely the latter, right?

    Have you thought:
    If I could, I would!
    Or something along the lines of:
    What a crock of Sh*t; I've tried that before and it didn't help.
    Or even:
    They didn't even listen to me. If they did, they would know that I can't or don't know how to do any of those things?

    If that's you, I see you, friend.

    And this Podcast is for you. With love, of course.

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    10 mins
  • How Your Body Processes Pain
    Mar 6 2024

    Your Pain is a combination of contributions from your Body, MInd, and Stories. In this episode, I talk about how pain is processed in your body, which is an important part of your understand and path to your pain free life.

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    Welcome to Pain Relief Path! I am Dr. Pan Zhang, Physical Therapist turned Chronic Pain Coach. In this channel, I talk about all things chronic pain, and most importantly, how to get you on the path to your pain free life. I coach my clients through education, exploration, and empowerment to help them live the life they want and deserve. I'm also privileged to have guests from all different disciplines to talk about different aspects of life that contribute to chronic pain.

    Want to know more about what I do and who I am?

    ★ Check out my website! ★
    painreliefpath.com

    ★Follow me at:★
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/pain_relief_path
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/painreliefpath
    Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999003/share

    ★Want a real, actionable plan to manage your flare ups? Check out the flare up toolkit here: ★
    https://www.painreliefpath.com/flare-up-tool-kit/

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    15 mins
  • Types of Pain
    Feb 21 2024

    Have you been hearing different terms floating out in the interwebs describing pain, and you're just getting more confused? Well, in this episode we talk about the three main types of pain, as well as the different names that you may hear each type of pain referred to. You'll also learn what each type of pain means, as well as the roles that your body, mind and stories play into each type of pain. 

    If you found this episode helpful, press the SHARE button to share with your friends/family. I find that this can help the people around you who love and care about you understand more about your chronic pain condition, and why your pain may not always correlate with a visible injury.

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    Welcome to Pain Relief Path! I am Dr. Pan Zhang, Physical Therapist turned Chronic Pain Coach. In this channel, I talk about all things chronic pain, and most importantly, how to get you on the path to your pain free life. I coach my clients through education, exploration, and empowerment to help them live the life they want and deserve. I'm also privileged to have guests from all different disciplines to talk about different aspects of life that contribute to chronic pain.

    Want to know more about what I do and who I am?

    ★ Check out my website! ★
    painreliefpath.com

    ★Follow me at:★
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/pain_relief_path
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/painreliefpath
    Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999003/share

    ★Want a real, actionable plan to manage your flare ups? Check out the flare up toolkit here: ★
    https://www.painreliefpath.com/flare-up-tool-kit/

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    18 mins
  • Take a Look in the Mirror
    Feb 11 2024

    Being honest with yourself is one of the best things you can do along your Path. It'll help you gain a real understanding of where you start, your progress, and the true amount of time an energy you have to devote to your journey. 

    If you're feeling like you don't have enough time, energy, or the effort to start or keep going, this is the episode for you! I'll also provide 3 different exercises to help you take control of your time, energy and effort and feel ready to get your journey started.


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    Welcome to Pain Relief Path! I am Dr. Pan Zhang, Physical Therapist turned Chronic Pain Coach. In this channel, I talk about all things chronic pain, and most importantly, how to get you on the path to your pain free life. I coach my clients through education, exploration, and empowerment to help them live the life they want and deserve. I'm also privileged to have guests from all different disciplines to talk about different aspects of life that contribute to chronic pain.

    Want to know more about what I do and who I am?

    ★ Check out my website! ★
    painreliefpath.com

    ★Follow me at:★
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/pain_relief_path
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/painreliefpath
    Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999003/share

    ★Want a real, actionable plan to manage your flare ups? Check out the flare up toolkit here: ★
    https://www.painreliefpath.com/flare-up-tool-kit/

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    22 mins
  • Understanding Your Avoidance
    Jan 25 2024

    Do you have big goals and dreams to help you live the life you want to live? 
    Do you also have a sinking feeling in the pit of your stomach when you try to think about STARTING the changes you want to see in your life?
    OOOR do you see yourself thinking about starting these things and then your brain goes: Nu-huh. Not today...

    If your'e in one of those camps, lets talk about your avoidance issue. As always, the first step to addressing this is to actually understand what you're avoiding, and the actions you're taking when you're actively avoiding a task, a thing, or a person. Then: here's the magic sauce: What FEELINGS are you experiencing when you notice your avoidance behaviors? We dive into these things in this episode, and I give you the three most common emotions and actions that may cue you into your avoidance patterns, all so that you can take that first step: Know when you're avoiding. 

    If this episode gives you that funny feeling in the pit of your stomach and your brain is saying turn away! Turn it off! Then my friend, you're in the right place. 

    As always, I'm here to help, 

    --Dr. Pan Zhang, 
    Your Chronic Pain Coach.

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    21 mins
  • Goal Setting and Costs
    Jan 18 2024

    New Year, New you!

    ...Right?

    Have you ever been one to make resolutions, or set goals for the year just to break them or give up on them three weeks into the year? 

    If this is you, and you're looking to make drastic changes to your life and your happiness this year, this episode is for you. 

    I dive into what may be really causing you to break promises to yourself, how to address these thoughts and feelings and set yourself up for success this coming year. 

    Are you ready for real, positive change that lasts? If so, take a listen!

    I'm excited for you this year, friend!! 

    Dr. Pan Zhang, 
    Your Chronic Pain Coach.

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    18 mins
  • Interview with Dr. Irene Luc: The Vagus Nerve, Biofeedback and Chronic pain, and Microdosing!
    Oct 10 2023

    Are you ready for an information packed hour? If so, buckle up and get ready to learn the real story about the Vagus nerve and Polyvagal theory, How biofeedback and changing your brain waves can help your chronic pain, and new research on how microdosing can effect your chronic pain! Dr. Irene Luc and I talk about ALL the things, and have a little fun along the way. 

    If you want to learn more about Dr. Irene, check her out at:
    IG: @yourburnoutdoc
    Website: https://mind-door.com

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    Welcome to Pain Relief Path! I am Dr. Pan Zhang, Physical Therapist turned Chronic Pain Coach. In this channel, I talk about all things chronic pain, and most importantly, how to get you on the path to your pain free life. I coach my clients through education, exploration, and empowerment to help them live the life they want and deserve. I'm also privileged to have guests from all different disciplines to talk about different aspects of life that contribute to chronic pain.

    Want to know more about what I do and who I am?

    ★ Check out my website! ★
    painreliefpath.com

    ★Follow me at:★
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/pain_relief_path
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/painreliefpath
    Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999003/share

    ★Want a real, actionable plan to manage your flare ups? Check out the flare up toolkit here: ★
    https://www.painreliefpath.com/flare-up-tool-kit/

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • I'm doing ALL the things, but still feel stuck!
    Sep 30 2023

    This message is for all of you out there doing ALL the things

    You’re eating right

    You’re Journaling

    You’re exercising to your pace

    You’re seeing a therapist/s


    But you’re still in pain. 


    If you’re one of those people: I have one question for you:


    Do you believe?

    Do you believe in yourself?

    Do you believe in your goals?

    Do you believe in the path?


    Or are there stories that are playing in your head that are keeping you down?

    Are you feeling like every time you take a step forward, you take two steps back?

    Are you constantly feeling frustrated aren’t where you think you should be?

    Are you feeling like even though you are doing all the things, you feel like you should be doing more?


    If you’re one of those people, I invite you to just pause and take a breath. 

    Think back to 1 year ago, and remember your day to day life then. 

    What were you frustrated with? What couldn’t you do? What do you wish you could do?

    Take a look at where you are now. How have those things improved? How do you feel since that has all changed?


    Next step: 

    Make a list of your frustrations, the things you can’t do, the things you are unhappy with about your life. 

    After you’ve done this, put it aside. Keep doing you, and come back and three months and see how your life has changed. 

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    Welcome to Pain Relief Path! I am Dr. Pan Zhang, Physical Therapist turned Chronic Pain Coach. In this channel, I talk about all things chronic pain, and most importantly, how to get you on the path to your pain free life. I coach my clients through education, exploration, and empowerment to help them live the life they want and deserve. I'm also privileged to have guests from all different disciplines to talk about different aspects of life that contribute to chronic pain. 

    Want to know more about what I do and who I am?

    ★ Check out my website! ★
    painreliefpath.com

    ★Follow me at:★
    Instagram: www.instagram.com/pain_relief_path
    Facebook: www.facebook.com/painreliefpath
    Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1999003/share

    ★Want to get started, but you're not sure how? Check out my FREE, 5 step guide to start your pain free path:★
    painreliefpath.com/5steps/

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    9 mins