Natasha's CRPS Recovery Story - Now Walking 10,000 Steps Without A Spinal Cord Stimulator
06/02/2026 | 33 mins.
In this conversation, Natasha, a nurse and CrossFit athlete, shares her personal recovery journey with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS).
She was once unable to walk or even wear a sock, was faced with disability, and was recommended pain management specialists and spinal cord stimulators.
But now, she's back to working full-time, reporting 80-90% recovery after implementing some simple strategies.
If you've been told your only options are ketamine infusions, nerve ablations, or a spinal cord stimulator, this interview will show you what's possible with a neurologic approach to CRPS treatment.
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How Does Alcohol Affect Pain?: The Neuroscience of Short- and Long-Term Effects
29/08/2025 | 18 mins.
Many people notice that alcohol seems to βtake the edge offβ their pain β but whatβs really going on in the brain when that happens? And why does it sometimes backfire later?
This episode breaks down the neuroscience of how alcohol influences pain processing, both in the short term and over time.
What Youβll Learn in This Episode:
β‘οΈ Why alcohol can temporarily calm the pain system and create a short-term pain-relieving effect. β‘οΈ The brain and nervous system mechanisms behind alcoholβs interaction with pain pathways. β‘οΈ The long-term consequences of using alcohol for pain relief, including how it can actually worsen sensitivity and pain over time. β‘οΈ Why alcohol is not a sustainable or effective strategy for managing chronic pain.
Whether youβve wondered why your pain eases after a drink, or youβre curious about the science behind pain relief, this episode will give you clarity β without the myths or oversimplifications.
π Next Steps: If youβd like to get support and the step-by-step plan, letβs talk.
Book a free call to see if my proven 5-phase protocol is the right fit to help you repair your overactive pain pathwaysβwithout pills, procedures, endless therapies, or mind-over-matter wishful thinking β‘οΈ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call
How to Radically Reduce Pain (and Repair Overactive Pain Pathways) in 5 Simple Steps
11/04/2025 | 26 mins.
Do you struggle with chronic pain that just won't go away despite trying everything?
In this episode, I break down my proven 5-phase method for reducing stubborn pain by addressing overactive pain pathwaysβthe missing piece that most doctors and traditional treatments overlook.
What You'll Learn: β‘οΈ Why most treatments for chronic pain fail to provide lasting relief β‘οΈ The critical role overactive pain pathways play in persistent pain β‘οΈ My evidence-based 5-phase method developed over a decade of specialized pain research β‘οΈ Practical steps you can implement to begin breaking the pain cycle β‘οΈ Why a comprehensive system works better than isolated strategies or quick fixes
π Next Steps: If youβd like to get support and the step-by-step plan, letβs talk.
Book a free call to see if my proven 5-phase protocol is the right fit to help you repair your overactive pain pathwaysβwithout pills, procedures, endless therapies, or mind-over-matter wishful thinking β‘οΈ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call
Life-Changing Help For CRPS (Leslie's Recovery Story)
04/04/2025 | 41 mins.
In this inspiring interview, Iβm joined by Leslieβan Ironman triathlete, cyclist, and CRPS advocateβwho shares how she reclaimed her life after being diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following foot surgery.
Leslie opens up about: βοΈ How she used the strategies inside The Chronic Pain Breakup Method to dramatically reduce her pain, and get back to the activities she loves (yes, including hiking 10 miles and biking 30+ miles!) βοΈ Her biggest βahaβ moments that shifted her recovery βοΈ When she realized emotions and anger were holding her back and keeping her from healing βοΈ Why these techniques helped her in ways that other pain courses didnβt βοΈ How she found hope for recoveryβand is now helping others do the same
If you've been diagnosed with CRPS, Leslieβs story will give you a fresh sense of hope and clarity on whatβs possible.
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β¨Special Announcement!β¨ Leslie has generously offered to sponsor one qualified person with CRPS to join The Chronic Pain Breakup Method online program.
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Why You Developed Chronic Pain (and What Causes Overactive Pain Pathways)
28/03/2025 | 25 mins.
What causes chronic painβand why are some people more prone to it than others? Why is it that some people seem to "bounce back" after an injury, while others remain in pain? Why does your body hurt all the time, even when your scans are normal or your doctor says βyouβre fineβ?
It could be that you have overactive pain pathways.
If youβve ever Googled things like: π βWhy am I so sensitive to pain?β π βWhat causes chronic pain when thereβs no injury?β π βWhy didnβt my pain go away after surgery?β π βIs my nervous system causing my pain?β
β¦then this episode is going to give you the answers youβve been looking for.
In this episode, youβll learn: β‘οΈ What overactive pain pathways actually are (and how they make your pain stick around long after the original injury) β‘οΈ Why some people develop chronic pain more easily than others β‘οΈ How trauma, stress, and repeated pain experiences change the way your nervous system responds. β‘οΈ What it means if your pain feels way worse than it "should" β‘οΈ And why itβs not your fault that the pain hasnβt gone away
This is a must-listen if youβre stuck in a loop of appointments, wondering why nothing is working and no one can give you real answers.
π Next Steps: If youβd like to get real answers and a personalized plan, letβs talk.
Book a free call to see if my proven 5-phase protocol is the right fit to help you repair your overactive pain pathwaysβwithout pills, procedures, endless therapies, or mind tricks β‘οΈ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call
Evidence-based insights on a neurologic approach to complex & persistent pain with Dr. Alissa Wolfe, PT, DPT, OMPT, OCS, CHC, TPS
I'll cover the neurologic component of pain that conventional care consistently overlooks and the mind-body coaches consistently oversimplify.
If you have complex or chronic pain and you feel like something is being missed, stick with me for evidence-based answers.
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