How can play and movement variability bring relief to those who are suffering from chronic pain? Dr. Perry Nickelston is joining us today to talk about the complex subject that is pain science, and how our thoughts and emotions play a bigger role in chronic pain than most people imagine. \n\n\U0001f44d Liked it? Like it!\n\u2665\ufe0f Loved it? Subscribe! (if you haven't already)\n\n------------------------------ \n\n\U0001f5d2\ufe0f SHOW NOTES\n\n00:00 - Intro\n06:28 - Perry\u2019s Background\n10:05 - Play and Pain\n25:17 - Psychological Injuries\n39:18 - Climbing and Whole Foods Movement\n48:59 - Social Safety and Play\n01:00:42 - Transforming through Movement\n01:13:50 - Outro\n\nOne of the most powerful things about playful movement is its ability to nourish the mind, body and emotional states in an integrative fashion. When a person\u2019s chronic pain is stemming from a deep sense of fear or anxiety around movement, being able to engage in rewarding physical activity that sparks a sense of joy and fulfillment is an incredible tool for overcoming the neurological barriers that they are experiencing. \n\nToday\u2019s episode of the EMP podcast is the first of a two part conversation that centers around pain, play, and how we can better our lives by understanding how the brain and body are one complex, integrated organism. When we individuate our physical and neurological systems, we can stop chasing pain and better equip ourselves to treat the root cause of our dysfunctions.\n\n\u27a1\ufe0f See full notes on the companion blog:\nhttps://www.evolvemoveplay.com/stop-chasing-pain-perry-nickelston-ep51/\n\n------------------------------ \n\n\u2705 Join our Natural Parkour Online Course! \n\n\U0001f4e9 https://courses.evolvemoveplay.com/inp?utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=inp_member_corona2020&utm_content=inp-invitation-page\n \n------------------------------\n \n\u26f0\ufe0f Nature Immersion and Movement Retreats:\n \nNothing can take you deeper into a truly alive movement practice than one of our very exclusive movement retreats!\n \nWe take only 20 people per retreat and there is no other experience like it in the movement world! \n \n\u2705 Check it out and Consider Applying Here:\nhttps://courses.evolvemoveplay.com/retreats?utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=retreat_rtts_2020\n \n------------------------------\n\n\U0001f570\ufe0f SCHEDULE\nNew Podcasts are uploaded every Monday. Bonus Showreels and Instructionals will be uploaded mid-week. \nSo make sure to Subscribe and hit the Notification bell to be notified when videos go live!\n\n\U0001f333 Evolve Move Play helps students cultivate the best version of themselves through practices of movement, mindfulness, nature connection and community. We reconnect them to the most meaningful aspects of life and help them cultivate their character via online courses, and retreats. These topics cover development of body integrity, body to environment, body to object and body to body practices unified with mindfulness, nature connection, dialoguing and other community practices.\n\n------------------------------ \n\n\U0001f464 VISIT US ONLINE\n- EMP Website: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com\n- Instagram: @RafeKelly http://www.instagram.com/rafekelley/ \n- Facebook: @RafeKelleyMovement https://www.facebook.com/RafeKelleyMovement/\n- Twitter: @rafekelley https://twitter.com/rafekelley\n- YouTube Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/Faelcind?sub_confirmation=1\n- Become a Patron: http://www.patreon.com/rafekelley\n\n\U0001f399\ufe0f Evolve Move Play Podcast: https://www.evolvemoveplay.com/learn/?utm_medium=organic_social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=podcast_promotion\n\nLearn More About Perry Nickelston:\nTwitter: @stopchasingpain\nWebsite: www.stopchasingpain.com