The Chronic Pain Breakup

Dr. Alissa Wolfe | Pain Specialist
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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. Subscribe for new episodes so you never miss an upload. 🌟 Learn more about my approach: https://www.alissawolfe.com/the-chronic-pain-breakup-method 📞 Book a Free Consultation: alissawolfe.com/book-call ——————— CRPS recovery, fibromyalgia treatment, complex regional pain syndrome, persistent pain relief, overactive pain pathways, neurologic sensitivity, pain neuroscience, chronic pain specialist, complex pain treatment, pain science, chronic pain, nociplastic pain, neuropathic pain, neuropathic pain, central sensitization

  1. FEB 6

    Natasha's CRPS Recovery Story - Now Walking 10,000 Steps Without A Spinal Cord Stimulator

    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. 🌟 LEARN MORE ABOUT MY PROGRAM ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/the-chronic-pain-breakup-method 🌟SCHEDULE A FREE CONSULT ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

    34 min

  2. 08/29/2025

    How Does Alcohol Affect Pain?: The Neuroscience of Short- and Long-Term Effects

    Many people notice that alcohol seems to “take the edge off” their pain — but what’s 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 You’ll Learn in This Episode: ➡️ Why alcohol can temporarily calm the pain system and create a short-term pain-relieving effect. ➡️ The brain and nervous system mechanisms behind alcohol’s interaction with pain pathways. ➡️ The long-term consequences of using alcohol for pain relief, including how it can actually worsen sensitivity and pain over time. ➡️ Why alcohol is not a sustainable or effective strategy for managing chronic pain.Whether you’ve wondered why your pain eases after a drink, or you’re curious about the science behind pain relief, this episode will give you clarity — without the myths or oversimplifications.📌 Next Steps: If you’d like to get support and the step-by-step plan, let’s talk.Book a free call to see if my proven 5-phase protocol is the right fit to help you repair your overactive pain pathways—without pills, procedures, endless therapies, or mind-over-matter wishful thinking ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

    19 min

  3. 04/11/2025

    How to Radically Reduce Pain (and Repair Overactive Pain Pathways) in 5 Simple Steps

    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 pathways—the missing piece that most doctors and traditional treatments overlook. What You'll Learn: ➡️ Why most treatments for chronic pain fail to provide lasting relief ➡️ The critical role overactive pain pathways play in persistent pain ➡️ My evidence-based 5-phase method developed over a decade of specialized pain research ➡️ Practical steps you can implement to begin breaking the pain cycle ➡️ Why a comprehensive system works better than isolated strategies or quick fixes 📌 Next Steps: If you’d like to get support and the step-by-step plan, let’s talk.Book a free call to see if my proven 5-phase protocol is the right fit to help you repair your overactive pain pathways—without pills, procedures, endless therapies, or mind-over-matter wishful thinking ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

    27 min

  4. 04/04/2025

    Life-Changing Help For CRPS (Leslie's Recovery Story)

    In this inspiring interview, I’m joined by Leslie—an Ironman triathlete, cyclist, and CRPS advocate—who shares how she reclaimed her life after being diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) following foot surgery. Leslie opens up about: ✔️ 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!) ✔️ Her biggest “aha” moments that shifted her recovery ✔️ When she realized emotions and anger were holding her back and keeping her from healing ✔️ Why these techniques helped her in ways that other pain courses didn’t ✔️ How she found hope for recovery—and is now helping others do the same If you've been diagnosed with CRPS, Leslie’s story will give you a fresh sense of hope and clarity on what’s possible. ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ⬇️ ✨Special Announcement!✨ Leslie has generously offered to sponsor one qualified person with CRPS to join The Chronic Pain Breakup Method online program. 👉 Go here to learn all the details and fill out your application: https://forms.fillout.com/t/2oxE7B999Lus ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️ ⬆️

    42 min

  5. 03/28/2025

    Why You Developed Chronic Pain (and What Causes Overactive Pain Pathways)

    What causes chronic pain—and 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 “you’re fine”?It could be that you have overactive pain pathways.If you’ve ever Googled things like:🔍 “Why am I so sensitive to pain?”🔍 “What causes chronic pain when there’s no injury?”🔍 “Why didn’t my pain go away after surgery?”🔍 “Is my nervous system causing my pain?”…then this episode is going to give you the answers you’ve been looking for.In this episode, you’ll learn:➡️ What overactive pain pathways actually are (and how they make your pain stick around long after the original injury)➡️ Why some people develop chronic pain more easily than others➡️ How trauma, stress, and repeated pain experiences change the way your nervous system responds.➡️ What it means if your pain feels way worse than it "should"➡️ And why it’s not your fault that the pain hasn’t gone awayThis is a must-listen if you’re stuck in a loop of appointments, wondering why nothing is working and no one can give you real answers.📌 Next Steps: If you’d like to get real answers and a personalized plan, let’s talk.Book a free call to see if my proven 5-phase protocol is the right fit to help you repair your overactive pain pathways—without pills, procedures, endless therapies, or mind tricks ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

    26 min

  6. 03/21/2025

    How to End Pain Flares And Random Spikes in Pain (Part 3)

    If you’ve been told to just “live with your pain,” or you feel like no treatment has truly helped long-term, this episode is going to change everything.In this final part of this 3-day series, I reveal the third and most powerful building block to ending pain flares—lowering the overall sensitivity of your pain system. We’re going beyond pain management and quick fixes to actually retrain your pain pathways so you can experience less pain, fewer flares, and more good days.I’ll break down the 7 strategies I teach my clients to calm their overactive pain systems and reduce their baseline pain levels—without pills, endless therapies, or wishful thinking.This is the stuff the medical system doesn’t teach you… but it’s what makes the biggest difference.What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✅ Why traditional treatments don’t work – and what actually changes your pain pathways✅ Why you can’t rely on a single treatment or “magic fix” to resolve chronic pain✅ The 7 most effective strategies for lowering pain sensitivity✅ How to break free from the push-and-crash cycle and regain control over your life📌 Next Steps: Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol.Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

    34 min

  7. 03/14/2025

    How Katie Ditched Gabapentin & Injections—And Found Relief From 3 Years of Back Pain & Sciatica

    For 3 years, Katie tried everything—gabapentin, injections, endless therapy sessions—but nothing worked. The pain controlled her life, leaving her frustrated, exhausted, and desperate for relief. 💡 Until she discovered THIS game-changing strategy. In this episode, Katie shares: ✅ Why gabapentin and injections failed her (and why so many women are in the same boat) ✅ The turning point that made her ditch ineffective treatments for good ✅ The one strategy that finally helped her relieve chronic back pain & sciatica ✅ What she wishes she had known sooner If you’ve been stuck in the pain-treatment cycle, wondering why nothing works—this episode is for you. There is a way out. 🎧 Tune in now and discover what finally worked for Katie! 📌 Next Steps: If Katie’s story sounds familiar, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to keep cycling through failed treatments. If you’re ready to finally address the deeper cause of your pain, let’s talk.  Book a free call to see how my proven 5-phase protocol can help you break free from chronic pain for good. ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

    29 min

  8. 03/07/2025

    How to End Pain Flares And Random Spikes in Pain (Part 2)

    If you feel like your pain flares are unpredictable—like they have a mind of their own—this episode is going to be a game changer. In Part 2 of this 3-part series, I’m breaking down how to prevent pain flares before they even start. You’ll learn why pain isn’t as random as it seems, how to shift your focus from “triggers” to amplifiers, and the exact steps to take control of your pain instead of living in fear of the next flare-up. No one teaches this stuff. Doctors don’t explain it. The medical system isn’t set up to help you with it. But you can start anticipating and preventing flares—and today, I’m showing you how. What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why tracking “triggers” doesn’t work – and what to focus on instead✅ The push-and-crash cycle that keeps you stuck in a flare-up loop✅ How to identify the hidden factors making your pain worse✅ How to create a pain prevention plan that actually works📌 Next Steps: Book a free call to see how I can help you finally address your overactive pain pathways using my 5-phase proven protocol.Go here ➡️ https://www.alissawolfe.com/book-call

    30 min
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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. Subscribe for new episodes so you never miss an upload. 🌟 Learn more about my approach: https://www.alissawolfe.com/the-chronic-pain-breakup-method 📞 Book a Free Consultation: alissawolfe.com/book-call ——————— CRPS recovery, fibromyalgia treatment, complex regional pain syndrome, persistent pain relief, overactive pain pathways, neurologic sensitivity, pain neuroscience, chronic pain specialist, complex pain treatment, pain science, chronic pain, nociplastic pain, neuropathic pain, neuropathic pain, central sensitization

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  • Creator
    Dr. Alissa Wolfe | Pain Specialist
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Alissa Wolfe LLC | All Rights Reserved
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    The Chronic Pain Breakup

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