Pain is not just physical. Dr. Rachel Zoffness explains why understanding the brain is the missing link in chronic pain treatment.
In this episode, Dr. Zoffness breaks down the true science of pain—and how our outdated, biomedical-only healthcare model is failing patients. We cover real patient stories, the impact of emotions and lifestyle on pain, and why coordinated, biopsychosocial care is essential.
🎯 Learn how YOU can help patients get out of bed and back to life—without relying on pills alone.
⏱️ Chapters & Timestamps
00:00 - Preroll: SaRA Health
00:37 - Intro: Meet Dr. Rachel Zoffness
02:45 - Her New Book: Tell Me Where It Hurts
05:20 - Why Pain Is Always Biopsychosocial
10:12 - “Sam’s Story” - A Case Study in Recovery
16:00 - Rehab Pacing, James Clear & Behavior Change
20:45 - Usain Bolt: Proof Pain ≠ Damage
24:30 - What the Brain Does With Pain Signals
29:15 - The Recipe for Pain (Sleep, Stress, Movement)
35:10 - Why Multidisciplinary Care Must Be Standard
40:00 - Reforming Medical Education: Teaching Pain at UCSF & Stanford
46:20 - Creating a Community for Change
50:12 - How to Get the Book + Rachel’s Voicemail Surprise
52:40 - Parting Shot: “If the Brain Can Change, Pain Can Change.”
54:00 - Endroll: U.S. Physical Therapy
🔗 Links
🔗 Dr. Rachel Zoffness Website – https://zoffness.com
📘 Preorder “Tell Me Where It Hurts” – https://amzn.to/4ag3CHe
📲 Follow Rachel:
Instagram: @TheRealDocZoff
Twitter: @drzoffness
Facebook: Dr. Rachel Zoffness
💬 Get your voicemail recorded by Rachel when you preorder the book!
This is a joke. 🤣
