The EverythingMatters Podcast

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Everything in life matters for our health. Every action we take and every encounter is consequential on our physiology/neurobiology. I am Dr. Trent Laird, a pain rehab specialist. Every episode we will dissect a topic in life that matters. Expect professional guests and testimonials each month as well as solo episodes. Come on an investigation with me to what matters for health and healing.

  1. 10/17/2025

    How to Heal: Episode 2 – “The Body Remembers”

    Pain isn’t just about tissue, it’s about the story your body tells after the tissue heals. In this episode, we explore how the nervous system learns protection, why fear and pain share the same circuitry, and how small acts of safe movement can rewrite the body’s story. Featuring insights from neuroscience, patient stories, and Alex Honnold’s “Free Solo” mindset, this episode invites you to see your body not as broken, but as remembering and ready to relearn safety.

    15 min

  2. 10/03/2025

    How to Heal– Episode 1: Pain, Love, and Loss

    In this opening episode of the How to Heal series, we begin with three threads that shape every healing journey: pain, love, and loss. I share why understanding the brain’s role in pain is the foundation for recovery, and how unhealed experiences both physical and emotional can keep us stuck in cycles of suffering. Through reflection, compassion, and perspective, this episode invites you to see pain not as the end of your story, but as a doorway to transformation.

    18 min
  3. The Death of the Old You

    05/02/2025

    The Death of the Old You

    What if the version of you that’s stuck in pain… is only alive because you keep rehearsing it? In this episode, we explore what it really means to change not just think differently, but to become different. Through the lens of neuroscience, cellular biology, identity, and behavior, we’ll unpack how healing requires more than tools or tricks—it requires the biological death of the old self. You’ll learn: Why thoughts, emotions, and behaviors become embedded in your biology How rehearsing pain—mentally and physically—keeps you stuck What true transformation looks like at the cellular level Why identity must evolve for healing to last How to use daily awareness to interrupt old patterns and build new ones Real-life examples of pain, movement, and emotional rewiring This episode is a call to stop tweaking the old story… and start becoming the person you’re meant to be. You don’t just heal by doing. You heal by becoming. And the process starts now.

    23 min
  4. Rewiring the Brain: The Dopamine Detox Challenge

    10/18/2024

    Rewiring the Brain: The Dopamine Detox Challenge

    This week, I took on the dopamine detox challenge to see if cutting out instant gratification really makes a difference. From battling my phone to finding joy in simple moments, I’m sharing the highs, the lows, and the surprising lessons I learned along the way. Tune in to hear how a week without screens, snacks, and distractions reset my brain—and why it might be worth a try for you too.

    14 min
  5. Why Does Dopamine Matter? The Dopamine dilemma

    10/04/2024

    Why Does Dopamine Matter? The Dopamine dilemma

    In this episode of The EverythingMatters Podcast, we explore the role of dopamine in motivation, pleasure, and pain. With insights from Dr. Anna Lembke, we’ll uncover how chasing instant gratification can throw our brain’s balance off and why leaning into discomfort might be the secret to better health. Plus, meet Sam, whose journey from dopamine overload to finding balance offers some valuable lessons. Tune in for humor, relatable stories, and practical tips for restoring your dopamine balance.

    16 min
  6. *Level up* Exploring the levels of Consciousness

    09/27/2024

    *Level up* Exploring the levels of Consciousness

    Today, we’re going to dive into something that has changed my perspective on life, healing, and even chronic pain—the *Map of Consciousness* by David Hawkins. Now, if you haven’t heard of it, don’t worry. We’re going to break it down together, and by the end of this episode, I hope you’ll see how understanding this map can help you navigate everything from emotional turmoil to physical pain. I tell the Story of Alex and Taylor's Hike up the hill of consciousness and Mark's story of overcoming chronic low back pain by ascending the levels of consciousness.

    25 min
  7. "Why do Beliefs Matter?"

    09/20/2024

    "Why do Beliefs Matter?"

    Today, we’re exploring how our beliefs shape us biologically. I want to touch on neuroplasticity, the placebo effect, stress responses, gene expression, and more. And, to make it real, I’m going to take you through some emotional stories and examples of how these concepts play out in our lives—because, let’s face it, this isn’t just science. It’s *life.*

    26 min

  8. 08/16/2024

    Year in Review. Break time

    Thanks to everyone who has participated as a guest and thanks to everyone who has chosen to listen to the podcast. I appreciate your support and helping me build this project. I will be taking a break for a little while and wanted to leave you with a goodbye for now and a review of what we have done together.

    30 min
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Everything in life matters for our health. Every action we take and every encounter is consequential on our physiology/neurobiology. I am Dr. Trent Laird, a pain rehab specialist. Every episode we will dissect a topic in life that matters. Expect professional guests and testimonials each month as well as solo episodes. Come on an investigation with me to what matters for health and healing.

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