Dr. MC recently went Live on Instagram with yoga and exercise therapist Krista Quinn to explore the fascinating connection between chronic pain, our brains, emotions, and our bodies.

View the Live conversation here.

Krista’s work uses a holistic, brain-based approach to help women experiencing chronic pain move with more confidence and freedom. Our conversation left Dr. MC thinking even more deeply about how stress, emotions, and our lived experiences can show up physically, and what can happen when we begin listening to our bodies instead of fighting them.

Krista even shared some nervous system-calming movement exercises!

They also discussed two books for anyone curious about exploring the mind-body connection:

📚 Mind Your Body* — Dr. MC has already started this one and is loving it! She has been suffering from chronic pain caused by adenomyosis for almost a year now and is hopeful that this approach will provide some relief. 

📚 Your Body Speaks Your Mind* — another resource for digging deeper into the relationship between our emotional and physical experiences.

Exploring the mind-body connection isn’t about dismissing physical symptoms or replacing medical care. It’s about adding another question: What might my body be trying to communicate?

Learn more about Krista and her work at Krista Quinn Health.

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