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Let’s face it…trauma is anything but funny. But did you know, a weekly dose of laughter can boost immunity, provide pain relief, lower inflammation levels, reduce stress and improve quality of life? Yes...even gallows humor will help. Listen in as Katie Wrigley, transformational coach and trauma & pain expert, gets you smiling and laughing while empowering you with tips and tricks to have immediate impact to down regulate the nervous system and help remove trauma from the physical body. Tune into The Pain Changer™ podcast and discover the insider secrets to overcome trauma & pain so you can end your suffering and raise your quality of life for good.

The Pain Changer® Podcast Katie Wrigley

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 36 Ratings

Let’s face it…trauma is anything but funny. But did you know, a weekly dose of laughter can boost immunity, provide pain relief, lower inflammation levels, reduce stress and improve quality of life? Yes...even gallows humor will help. Listen in as Katie Wrigley, transformational coach and trauma & pain expert, gets you smiling and laughing while empowering you with tips and tricks to have immediate impact to down regulate the nervous system and help remove trauma from the physical body. Tune into The Pain Changer™ podcast and discover the insider secrets to overcome trauma & pain so you can end your suffering and raise your quality of life for good.

    Understanding Cognomovement with Liz Larson and Bill McKenna

    Understanding Cognomovement with Liz Larson and Bill McKenna

    In this week’s episode of The Pain Changer®,  I’m chatting with the creators of The Cognomovement System: Bill McKenna and Liz Larson. Bill and Liz have been diving deeper and deeper into this modality and the incredible things it’s been able to do for people, and in particular, the first responder community.
    Bill McKenna is the Author of The Only Lesson and the founder of the Cognomovement Systems.  During his own life-changing spiritual awakening, Bill studied with a number of master teachers to learn the secrets of self-discovery and the ability to create miraculous change in his life and in the lives of others. Bill now shares those secrets with his students in his renowned, Secrets of the Masters Series.
    Liz Larson is the co-creator of the Cognomovement system and author of Suffering is Optional and The Tiny book of Big Manifesting. In addition, Liz is a trainer, coach, speaker, and designer of the Cognomovement Curriculum. 
    Liz has made it her mission to keep pushing the boundaries of possibilities in consciousness, awareness, self-development, and wellness. She is an expert at turning possibilities into technologies that can be used to create fast and lasting change! As a Master Certified Neurolinguistic Programming Practitioner, Liz has taken the art of combining strategies that work to a whole new level. 
    In this episode, you will learn: 
    What we know about the brain and how it responds and changes with traumatic eventsWhether or not you can trust your eyes…and whyWhat a normal physiological response to trauma looks like, and also why it makes us feel like there is something wrong with usMiracles we have seen with people who have done Cognomovement (including 2 lung tumors disappearing before surgery)The impact of negative emotions like stress, grief, fear, anger on the physical bodyIf you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your nervous system.
    Resources:
    Elevate and Illuminate Series by Liz and Bill (use code KATIE for 10% off!)
    www.cognomovement.com 
    Find Liz and Bill on social media:
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cognomovement/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Cognomovements
    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cognomovement_

    Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.



    Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ Herder

    Mixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com
    Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Relentless Courage

    Relentless Courage

    In this week’s episode of The Pain Changer®, I chat with Michael Sugrue. Michael began his law enforcement career in the United States Air Force as a Security Forces Officer in 1998. Michael served all over the United States, Europe, the Middle East and South America. He was also a Security Forces Phoenix Raven with the unique identifier of #1173. Michael honorably separated from the Air Force as a Captain in 2004.


    Michael ultimately medically retired in 2018. He is now a Peer Volunteer at the West Coast Post Trauma Retreat (WCPR) and an Ambassador for Save A Warrior (SAW). Michael is a dedicated advocate for awareness, prevention, education, training on Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) and First Responder Suicide Prevention. 


    Michael continues to speak at law enforcement agencies all over the United States. In his International #1 BEST-SELLING book, RELENTLESS COURAGE: Winning the Battle Against Frontline Trauma, along with Dr. Shauna Springer, PhD, they tackle the complexity of trauma within the law enforcement community, uncovering the unspoken barriers, and outline a path to healing. RELENTLESS COURAGE released in Spring 2022 and has been described by Lt. Col. David Grossman, best-selling author of On Killing and On Combat as “one of the most important books of our time” and “the natural successor to On Combat.” 


    I met Michael at a Wellness Conference for First Responders and I was very moved by what he shared with us. I then purchased his audible, Relentless Courage, and I was riveted! The book gives such great detail into his own experience, as well as a professional perspective to help the reader understand what was happening beneath the surface.




    In this episode, you will learn: 


    The podcast interview that showed Michael the importance of sharing your storyWhy Relentless Courage is such an important and powerful bookThe importance of getting help and where to get helpYou are NOT alonePTSI doesn’t have to be permanent

    If you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your experience with pain.


    Resources:
    Relentless Courage
    Residual- FREE documentary


    Michael  on social media:
    Sgt. Michael Sugrue on LinkedIn, X, Threads, Instagram, Facebook, Truth, Parler





    Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ Herder

    Mixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com
    Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

    • 45 min
    The Mind/Body Connection and How it Affects Law Enforcement

    The Mind/Body Connection and How it Affects Law Enforcement

    In this week’s episode of The Pain Changer®, I chat with Chad Bruckner. Chad is a motivational speaker, author and police life coach. Chad is a retired police detective from Pennsylvania and an Army combat veteran. Chad served for 21 years in government service. 
    I met Chad at a Wellness Conference in June for first responders that was held in Portland, ME. Chad spoke at the conference, and what he had to say was incredibly important, and very inspiring. He’s also one of the first men I’ve heard mention Brene Brown by name! That my friends, is a man worth listening to. 
    Chad just launched an incredible book that I have already purchased in his presale, called The Holy Trinity of Successful and Healthy Police Organizations. There is a link below to purchase your own copy.
    Chad really understands what needs to change within the culture of law enforcement, so more officers can have a healthy mindset, avoid burnout and enjoy a life outside of work.
    In this episode, you will learn: 
    How the mind/body connection impacts law enforcementWhat happens when officers are not getting the support they need or they work in a toxic cultureWhat Chad learned from his 20+ years of service and how he’s using those lessons to help other officersWhat the Holy Trinity for Successful And Healthy Police Organizations is and why each piece is so important

    If you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your experience with pain.


    Resources:
    Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uQWx_ZrXdms
    Purchase The Holy Trinity for Successful and Healthy Police Organizations here
    Chad’s website: https://motivate-change.com/
    Chad on social media:
    twitter@chadbruckner;
    Instagram
    Facebook 
    LinkedIn



    Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ Herder

    Mixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com
    Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

    • 28 min
    Putting the Podcast on Hold

    Putting the Podcast on Hold

    Hello there. This is Katie and I have a special message. I have so enjoyed doing this podcast and hearing from you and hearing how it's helped you. Thank you to everybody who's given me feedback.

    After a lot of thought and consideration, I have decided to pause my podcast for now. This is going to allow me more time to open up my calendar to clients, both in person and virtual, so that I have more space to be able to focus where my heart really desires.
    I hope that you understand, and I will be back again in the future.

    If you would like to set up an appointment with me, please go to katiewrigley.com and then choose virtual or in person if you're in the state of Maine.

    Thank you again for being a part of this podcast and I wish you all nothing but the best until next time.

    Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ Herder

    Mixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com
    Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

    • 54 sec
    Letting Go by Letting Be with Michael Allard

    Letting Go by Letting Be with Michael Allard

    In this week’s episode of The Pain Changer®, I chat with Michael Allard who for 30 years has been practicing Dzogchen Meditation on a daily basis on & off the cushion, as revealed to him by his Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen Masters.

    I met Michael during my latest Ayahuasca retreat, and immediately respected him. He chose to do a 3 day fast on top of the vow of silence during ceremony! In full disclosure, I wasn’t ready to fully let go of food as well as my words, and I admired him for doing so! 
    Michael and I have a deep conversation in this episode about the power of meditation, what led him to meditate, as well as what Ayahuasca has given us both.

    You can find Michael here: www.granitestatesangha.com

    In this episode, you will learn: 
    Why do we feel the need to "Let Go" How do we develop the courage to "Let Be" What is the Merit of "Leaving Be" How has Ayahuasca facilitated this process?How Love is the only real emotion.If you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your experience with pain.

    Resources:
    www.granitestatesangha.com
    michaelallard333@gmail.com

    Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ Herder

    Mixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com
    Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Feel Fully You with Juliette Kraman

    Feel Fully You with Juliette Kraman

    In this episode, Juliette Karaman joins me to discuss  the truth of scrumptiousness, pleasure, ease, spirituality, and sensuality are prioritized. Juliette is a certified mind and body coach who specializes in relationships, sensuality, healing, trauma, and body shame.

    She specializes in the reinvention of the most intimate relationship in life… The one you have with yourself. Juliette has guided and mentored thousands of women over the past decade and a half, rewriting the relationship with self, confidence, their bodies, mind, and spirit using her unique Rapid Release Rewire, and Restore method ™.

    Juliette is a radiant being, and it was such a pleasure to speak with her! She truly knows how to get to the heart of issues, and help shift things quickly for her clients. She offers new ways to do things that would really interrupt current patterns that aren’t working for someone, and rapidly shift them.

    In this episode, you will learn: 
    How to reinvent your relationship with yourself destigmatizing the human body and sexuality Identifying power abuse in relationships (within professional settings as well)How to destigmatize the human body and sexualityIdentifying power abuse in relationships (within professional settings as well)If you loved this episode and you got a lot out of it, leave a review and share your biggest takeaway with me. And while you've got your phone out, make sure to follow me on Instagram @coachktdubs for more quick tips and tricks on how to change your experience with pain.

    Resources:
    feelfullyyou.com

    Credit: Tom Giovingo, Intro & Outro, Random Voice Guy, Professional ‘Cat‘ Herder

    Mixed & Managed: JohnRavenscraft.com
    Disclaimer: Katie is not a medical professional and she is not qualified to diagnose any conditions. The advice and information she gives is based on her own experience and research. It does not take the place of medical advice. Always consult a medical professional first before you try anything new.

    • 52 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
36 Ratings

36 Ratings

Dr. Lynn Carey ,

Taming the Fire Within

Katie is so knowledgable and wise! She's empowering so many with her wisdom!

Ruffdog113 ,

Wonderful podcast!

This is a fantastic and educational podcast, all about pain. Relief! Katie is very authentic, and does great episodes, both on her solo shows, and her interviews. I caught have learned a lot so far, and I am looking forward to more great content in the future! I highly recommend it!

Stephanie MF ,

The Pain Changer is a Game Changer

I've worked with Katie for almost a couple years and even before then, she's always been so incredibly helpful to me! She has helped me to "think" outside the box, realize that pain, whether it's physical or emotional, can truly be healed by being aware of and unravelling the patterns deep within which no longer serve us, and that pain definitely does not mean permanent nor does your past define who you are!

This podcast has definitely given me some good reminders of patterns I may have still been stuck in and also new lessons that needed to be learned. I truly believe it will reach a massive audience and I can't wait to see what milestone happens next! :)

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