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Productivity with Peace of MindWhat To Do Now For Your Chronic Pain + SymptomsWhat if healing isn’t about pushing harder, doing more, or fitting yourself into someone else’s plan?What if it’s like building your own pie where each different slice represents something that works specifically for you?Dr. Tawny Kross, chronic pain specialist and founder of Ready, Set, Rewire, has years of experience working with Veterans and a deep understanding of holistic, trauma-informed healing, Tawny shares how to move from surviving to living more fully and actually on our own terms this time.We talk about what keeps us stuck in cycles of chr...2025-05-2955 min
The Body Nerd ShowWhy Pain Isn’t Always the Problem with Dr. Tawny Kross, DPTIf you’ve ever dealt with chronic pain or injuries, you know the journey to healing doesn’t always feel linear. Some days, it’s one step forward… and others feel like you’ve taken four steps back. But what if the marker of progress isn’t pain? What if progress looks more like rebuilding trust in your body... …creating a sense of safety in how you move... …and learning how to listen without fear or frustration? In this episode, I’m joined by chronic pain specialist and physical thera...2025-05-2234 min
Make Movement Matter with Wendy Welpton#50. Understanding pain beyond the myths with Dr Tawny KrossIs your pain alarm system overreacting?We often think of pain as a sign of damage - something to fear, avoid or push through. But what if pain isn’t just about injury? What if, like an oversensitive smoke alarm, it sometimes goes off when there’s no real danger? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Tawny Kross, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pain Specialist, to explore the truth about pain, the biggest myths holding us back, and how movement can actually help, not harm.If...2025-05-1336 min
Make Movement Matter with Wendy Welpton#50. Understanding pain beyond the myths with Dr Tawny KrossIs your pain alarm system overreacting?We often think of pain as a sign of damage - something to fear, avoid or push through. But what if pain isn’t just about injury? What if, like an oversensitive smoke alarm, it sometimes goes off when there’s no real danger? In this episode, I talk to Dr. Tawny Kross, a Doctor of Physical Therapy and Pain Specialist, to explore the truth about pain, the biggest myths holding us back, and how movement can actually help, not harm.If you’ve ever felt stuck in pain, unsure whether to res...2025-05-1336 min
The Pain Free Athlete PodcastHealing Through Movement: The Psychology of Pain with Dr Tawny Kross (ep 89)In this episode of the Pain Free Athlete Podcast, host Dana Jones welcomes Dr. Tawny Kross, a physical therapist and pain and wellness coach, for an in-depth conversation on the integration of psychology into physical therapy. Together, they explore how understanding pain from a psychological perspective can transform treatment, the impact of stress on pain management, and how pain perception evolves over time. Dr. Kross shares her experiences working with veterans and highlights the unique challenges they face with chronic pain. The discussion underscores the importance of a holistic approach to pain management—one that embraces emotional healing, body aw...2025-04-2529 min
The Codependent PerfectionistChronic Pain & Codependency with Dr. Tawny KrossIn this episode, we're exploring the connection between chronic pain, people pleasing, and perfectionism.2025-04-1418 min
Make Fit Simple230. Managing Chronic Pain with Dr. Tawny KrossAndrea sits down with Dr. Tawny Kross, a chronic pain specialist and founder of Ready Set Rewire, to explore the complex nature of chronic pain. Dr. Kross shares her expertise on postpartum pain, injury-related pain, and how the nervous system plays a crucial role in pain perception and recovery. She discusses how mindset, breath work, and even subconscious emotional patterns can impact chronic pain and offers practical tips to help retrain the body and mind for healing. Follow Dr. Tawny KrossIG @dr.tawny.krossResources for Dr. Tawny Kross c...2025-03-2643 min
On and Off Your Mat Yoga PodcastChronic Pain and Empowered Healing for HSPs, with Dr. Tawny KrossDo you struggle with chronic pain that feels like a never-ending battle? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Tawny Kross, a doctor of physical therapy and pain specialist. Tawny believes passionately in our brain and body's innate ability to heal, and she's here to share her knowledge as a pain and wellness coach.We dive deep into what chronic pain really is, how to have a productive relationship with your pain, and how to support healing without simply numbing the discomfort. Tawny also shares powerful questions and reflections to help you understand your...2025-03-2442 min
Fit Friends Happy HourStruggling with Pain? What You Need to Know with Dr. Tawny KrossEPISODE 392Have you ever experienced pain or injury that stopped you from doing what you wanted to do? In this episode of Fit Friends Happy Hour, host Katie welcomes Dr. Tawny Kross, a specialist in chronic pain and founder of Ready Set Rewire. Dr. Kross shares her insights on helping women overcome chronic stress, pain, and inflammation through holistic approaches. What we cover:understanding chronic pain, the role of the nervous system, and the importance of integrating rest and self-compassion in healingthe significance of recognizing and responding to subtle body signalscommon misconceptions about...2025-02-1835 min
The Diet DiariesEpisode 209: The unexpected connection between chronic pain and body image with Dr. Tawny KrossIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tawny Kross, a physical therapist specializing in chronic pain who offers virtual services for clients across the globe. Tawny’s expertise and unique approach focus on understanding pain through a whole-person lens: integrating the mind, body, and emotional experience.We dive into the powerful connection between chronic pain and body image—how the stories we tell ourselves, societal pressures, and even the language of healthcare providers can influence both physical pain and how we perceive our bodies.Some highlights from our conversation:The surprising parall...2024-12-2339 min
Pain Science EducationThe Power of Psychologically Informed Physical Therapy with Tawny Kross, PT, DPTIn today’s episode, Dr. Tawny Kross, a physical therapist who integrates psychology into her practice, discusses the fusion of psychology and physical therapy, known as psychologically informed physical therapy, and its essential role in pain management. Dr. Kross shares insights from her work at the VA Medical Center and in her private practice, highlighting the importance of a whole person approach to pain care. We discuss the challenges and benefits of integrating cognitive behavioral techniques into physical therapy and improving pain literacy. Tune in to learn how to enhance pain care through a psychologically informed approach and gain va...2024-04-2937 min
Real Life Runners with Angie and Kevin Brown330: Exploring Chronic Pain in Runners with Dr. Tawny KrossAre 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...2023-10-2650 min
Conversations for Yoga TeachersMeet Dr Tawny Kross (EP.241)In this episode, you’ll learn about pain and pain management, the definition of pain, how it effects people and the work that Dr. Kross is doing with patients in this area. We also talk about pain as it relates to teaching yoga and conversations we might have with our students about pain and how they can practice while feeling pain of some kind. You can find Dr. Kross on Instagram at dr.tawny.kross2023-05-221h 07
LabFit Podcast64. Understand the Root of your Chronic Pain with Dr. Tawny Kross!This weeks episode we have a very special guest Dr. Tawny Kross who specializes in chronic pain and helping busy moms go from survival mode to thrival mode with her BodyMind Trust to Thrive Method!
In this episode we go over:
One of the biggest myths when it comes to chronic pain
An easy tip you can implement to regulated you nervous system
Dr. Kross holistic approach to pain management and how she guides her client to feel and be more in alignment
You can find Dr. Kross on Instagram @dr.tawny.kross
Down...2023-04-2433 min
The Plant Centered and Thriving PodcastChronic Pain Specialist, Dr. Tawny Kross, teaches us the secret to healing: interoception"Symptom reduction only does so much."What is pain? What can people do if they have chronic pain? Is there hope for people who suffer from chronic pain? These are some of the questions we answer today with Dr. Tawny Kross, a chronic pain specialist and coach. We discuss the importance of interoception: a concept that means understanding and feeling what is going on in your own body. This is a crucial concept for my coaching clients to learn. Dr. Kross points out the many other parallels there are in her practice and my n...2023-04-2034 min
The Flip N’ Shift PodcastExpert Series Dr. Tawny Kross EPS 25In the latest episode of The Flip N' Shift Podcast, my guest is Dr. Tawny Kross.
Dr. Tawny Kross, Pain Specialist of Kross Centered Care.
Dr. Kross is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and a Pain Specialist. She has nearly a decade of experience at a Veteran's hospital in North Carolina working with patients that have some of the most complex chronic pain cases.
Dr. Kross believes passionately in our brain and body's innate ability to heal. She is SO excited to be able to share her knowledge with you now as a P...2023-03-241h 11
Triggers & Spiritual MedicineEpisode #4: Addressing the ROOTS to Chronic Pain & Military Sexual TraumaWelcome to Episode #4 with Guest Dr. Tawny Kross on addressing the ROOTS to chronic pain and healing military sexual trauma.This is a powerful episode where we talk about Dr. Kross's experience as a physical therapist in treating military vets and personnel for chronic pain and how the prevalence of unresolved unhealed chronic pain trauma can be linked to those with a trauma history. With as much as 90% of her clients with clinical PTSD, Dr. Kross began to see the correlation of chronic pain and the connection to unhealed sexual trauma history.One...2022-07-2641 min
Trust Your Gut13. Dr. Tawny Kross: The Mind-Body Connection In Healing Chronic PainThis is the first interview airing on the podcast! I talk with Dr. Tawny Kross, a physical therapist who specializes in chronic pain. So much of what she shares about her mind-body approach applies to those who struggle with chronic symptoms.
Dr. Tawny Kross graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Duke University in 2013.
She has worked in a Veterans Affairs hospital for nearly a decade now. Through the course of her practice, she has developed a very comprehensive and integrative approach to PT, which evolved from the necessity of such an approach in he...2022-06-0853 min
Unweaving Chronic PainNerding out about Pain & Humor with Dr. Tawny Kross!Today is a special episode of the UCP podcast because we have our first ever guest!!! Welcome to Dr. Tawny Kross. Today we discuss all things nerdy, especially pain science. We also go into why humor is such a crucial (and fun!) thing to bring in during your healing journey.
Dr. Tawny Kross graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Duke University in 2013.
She has worked in a Veterans Affairs hospital for nearly a decade now. Through the course of her practice, she has developed a very comprehensive and integrative approach to PT, which evolved from the necessity of such...2022-01-1748 min
The Spiritually Expressed HumanEp 41 - Chronic Pain and the Cures with Dr. Tawny KrossRecognizing your inner healing abilities with Susan and Tawny:Understanding what the goal is (beyond being pain free). How the brain chooses to understand and produce pain. Hypersensitivity, noticing, and awareness. The need for global learning about chronic pain, fear, and awareness. Key Takeaways:Most people don’t know what pain is and they are living with an understanding of the old pain model. There is nothing imaginary about pain when the brain produces it, even if it is a psychological, emotional, or spiritual threat, and not just a physical threat. The brain learns by experi...2021-12-071h 15
Strong EnoughDr. Tawny Kross: Trauma and Chronic PainEpisode Thirty-one of Strong Enough Podcast brings Dr. Tawny Kross, a physical therapist working in Durham, North Carolina, primarily with veterans, many of whom experienced military sexual trauma. Dr. Tawny talks about the pathways of pain in our brains and why trauma can cause chronic physical pain.During this episode, Dr. Tawny discusses the physical and mental effects of chronic pain and how she helps patients work through pain pathways to improve quality of life. She explains how pain originates in our brains but isn't "all in our heads" as many people believe. Dr. Tawny shares with...2021-12-0253 min