330: Exploring Chronic Pain in Runners with Dr. Tawny Kross

Are you ready to redefine your relationship with pain? Take a deep breath, lace up your running shoes, and join me as I venture into the often misunderstood world of chronic pain in runners with my guest, Dr. Tawny Kross. Together, we pull back the layers on the complexities of pain, debunking myths and illuminating hard truths about pain and running. As we unpack the personas of the 'pusher', 'ignore', and 'manager', we bring to light how these approaches to pain could inadvertently lead to more chronic issues.Dr. Kross takes us on a fascinating journey into the realm of the mind-body connection and its intricate role in chronic pain. Don't be fooled; positive thinking alone isn't the magic bullet. Instead, we delve into the pivotal role our subconscious minds play in our overall pain experience and how lifestyle choices and pain management styles can potentially alter our pain trajectory. Whether you've been a runner for years or are just starting your journey, this conversation promises to be eye-opening.We provide tangible tips to manage chronic pain, focusing on altering internal and external factors to minimize our bodies' stress response. From the importance of deep breathing to the surprising influence of nutrition, we offer a fresh perspective on your running journey. We also touch on Dr. Kross's free Facebook community group, a fantastic resource for all listeners, and the upcoming workshop inside the Academy, ideal for those wanting to explore mindset and subconscious work in a supportive environment. Tune in and prepare to change your perception of chronic pain in runners.Dr. Tawny Kross is the founder of The BodyMind Method, which is the system she implements to take business-minded moms with chronic stress and chronic pain out of pain and survival mode so that they can thrive at work and at home.She graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Duke University in 2013. Her journey as a chronic pain specialist and coach evolved from nearly a decade of practice at a veteran's hospital. Because of the complex histories and physical and sexual traumas many veterans have, in order to better serve and help them heal from chronic pain, Dr. Kross grew her practice, knowledge, and breadth of expertise to include nutrition, hypnosis, guided imagery, mindfulness, pain neuroscience education, breathwork, mind-body practices, and more.If you want to connect with Dr. Tawny Kross, you can find her at the links below!Website: drtawnykros Thanks for Listening!!Be sure to hit FOLLOW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player Leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one! Grab your free Strength Guide for Runners here. Interested in our coaching program? Check out our coaching options here. Grab your free copy of the Running Snapshot by clicking here. Come find us on Instagram and say hi! Don't forget: The information on this website is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical condition or to provide medical advice. It is intended for general education in the areas of health and wellness. All information contained in this site is intended to be educational in nature. Nothing should be considered medical advice for your specific situation.