Description

Dr. Christiane Wolf is a physician-turned-mindfulness teacher, authorized Buddhist instructor in the Insight (Vipassana) tradition, and a global retreat leader. In this episode, she joins Elaine to explore how mindfulness and self-compassion can help transform our relationship with chronic pain.

Drawing from her powerful book Outsmart Your Pain, Dr. Wolf unpacks the neuroscience of suffering, the role of early life experiences, and why all pain—physical or emotional—is valid and real. With both scientific depth and compassionate presence, she guides listeners toward embodied strategies for healing and relief.

Episode Highlights:

• Dr. Wolf’s journey from medicine to mindfulness
• Core teachings from Outsmart Your Pain: Mindfulness and Self-Compassion to Help You Leave Chronic Pain Behind
• Why “all pain is real pain”
• Understanding the 3 components of pain
• Acute vs. chronic pain: what’s the difference?
• How we can “outsmart” pain through awareness and compassion
• The role of somatic practices in pain reduction
• The healing power of physical touch
• How Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) shape chronic pain patterns 

Connect with Dr. Christiane Wolf:
📖 Book: Outsmart Your Pain
📲 Instagram: @christianewolfmindfulness

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