In this episode, I sit down with Mari Hodges—pain specialist, Alexander Technique teacher, and founder of the PainSavvy Walk &Talk program—to explore how subtle body awareness, nervous system regulation, and the power of the pause can help us shift chronic pain, reconnect with our bodies, and reclaim agency over our lives.

Here’s what we cover in the episode:

  • Why chronic pain is more than a physical issue—and how perception, stress, and emotion shape the experience of pain
  • What the Alexander Technique really is and how it cultivates embodied mindfulness
  • How the pause can help disrupt compulsive patterns like binge eating and perfectionism
  • The science of body schema—and how to clarify your brain’s mental map of your body for lasting relief
  • Somatic strategies to increase flexibility, awareness, and choice—especially for those healing from disconnection, trauma, or burnout

Mari brings clinical expertise, somatic depth, and grounded compassion to this conversation, making it essential for anyone navigating chronic pain, supporting others in recovery, or seeking a deeper relationship with their body.

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