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This month, Jesse sat down with Dr. Ali Navidi — licensed clinical psychologist, founder of GI Psychology, and past president of the Northern Virginia Society of Clinical Hypnosis, to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in healthcare: pain.
Pain is confusing and complicated. Often we think that if something hurts, there has to be damage. And we often believe that the damage has to be fixed for the pain to go away. But as Dr. Navidi explains, pain is much more complex than that — and damage doesn’t always mean you have to be in pain.
In this enlightening conversation, Jesse and Dr. Navidi explore why pain is a warning — not a diagnosis — and how the brain can keep sounding the alarm long after the danger has passed.
Together, they dive into:
- The disconnect between pain, injury, and MRI results
- How neuroplastic pain develops and why it’s so common
- The role of hypervigilance and catastrophizing in long-term pain
- Real-life stories of recovery driven by mindset and movement
- Practical ways to start breaking the pain cycle today
If you or someone you care about is living with pain — even when healing should have occurred — this episode is a must-watch. It offers not just clarity, but real, evidence-informed hope. |
