Have you ever noticed that when you're stressed out your shoulders feel more tight than usual? Or that your jaw tension is through the roof when you have a stressful presentation coming up? It's no big surprise to know that stress, pain, and tension are connected - that what happens in your body and what's going on in your brain is connected by a two-way street. And while we may know that on an intellectual level, actually doing something about it is an entirely different story. In this episode, I'm joined by licensed therapist Natalie Moore who blends holistic modalities like mindfulness, somatic psychology and breathwork into her work. And after a number of deep conversations while hiking the mountains around Los Angeles, I wanted to share her brilliance with you too. Today's episode is for you if you feel like you've tried all the things for your pain and nothing seems to help (or you just want to continue to learn how to maximize your health). Today's episode is for you if you feel like you've tried all the things for your pain and nothing seems to help (or you just want to continue to learn how to maximize your health). You’ll learn: How stress, pain, and tension are connected The relationship between mental health and physical health And a simple practice to connect your mind to your body (and leave pain behind) All the links: Brain in Pain Workshop - www.aewellness.com/braininpain - Saturday, March 19th 2022 @ 9:30am PT Natalie’s website 30 days to more strength + flexibility with the Mobility Mastery Toolkit Movement Mavens has the tools and strategy to support you on your path to enjoying life without pain - www.aewellness.com/mavens www.aewellness.com/podcast - Show notes, links and more. Join the free Body Nerds FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aewbodynerds/ Come hang out with me on Instagram @hollaformala : https://instagram.com/hollaformala/ TikTok @ aewellness Bodywork Starter Guide - learn the 6 places you need to roll right now for quick relief, plus the reason why what you’ve tried so far has only given you a temporary fix. Download the guide for free now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork 818-396-6501 is the Body Nerd Hotline - how do you build consistency and/or where are you getting stuck? Drop me a line and let me know your body nerd hacks - you might just hear your voice on a future episode! Today’s episode is brought to you by The Bodywork Starter Guide. Learn the top places to roll right now for quick-relief, plus three reasons why stretching is only a temporary fix. Whether it’s back pain, plantar fasciitis, neck tension, shoulder pain or tight hips – I’ve got you covered. Get yours now at www.aewellness.com/bodywork