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Back in Control with David Hanscom, MD

Back in Control with David Hanscom, MD

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 Discover a groundbreaking, self-directed approach to conquering chronic pain with Dr. David Hanscom. In his podcast, Dr. Hanscom shares methods that have helped thousands eliminate pain and reclaim their lives. He highlights the profound human drive to thrive, often overshadowed by chronic pain, which can impact quality of life as severely as terminal illness. Drawing from his personal journey, Dr. Hanscom reveals that chronic pain is curable by systematically applying established medical practices. The key lies in activating your body’s natural healing capacity. Tune in to learn how to break free from survival mode and embrace a thriving life.David Hanscom Alternative & Complementary Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success
Episodes
  • Dr. Ira Rashbaum’s Blueprint for Mind-Body Healing

    Dr. Ira Rashbaum’s Blueprint for Mind-Body Healing
    Jul 18 2025
    In this follow-up episode, Dr. David Hanscom takes a dive deeper into Dr. Ira Rashbaum’s approach to treating chronic pain through mind-body medicine. Dr. Rashbaum, who worked alongside Dr. John Sarno for two decades, shares how he carefully diagnoses overlooked conditions, guides patients through therapeutic education, group support, and journaling, and addresses the emotional roots of pain—including rage and stress. He discusses success rates, the power of small-group meetings, and how his upcoming book and study guide will continue to help patients heal holistically. From back pain to tinnitus and even frozen shoulder, Dr. Rashbaum reveals how treating patients as whole human beings leads to lasting relief. Download the transcript Dr. Ira Rashbaum is a clinical professor of rehabilitation medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is a successor to the father of mind-body pain medicine, Dr. John Sarno. He has treated patients with mind-body pain for 32 years and wrote a chapter in Dr. Sarno’s latest book, The Divided Mind. Dr. Rashbaum is writing a new book drawn from his experiences in his career treating mind-body pain. For more information, visit: https://www.irarashbaummd.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Insights from Dr. Ira Rashbaum - Dr. Sarno’s Successor in Mind-Body Pain Care

    Insights from Dr. Ira Rashbaum - Dr. Sarno’s Successor in Mind-Body Pain Care
    Jul 18 2025
    In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom talks with Dr. Ira Rashbaum, clinical professor at NYU and longtime partner of Dr. John Sarno, the pioneer of mind-body medicine. Rashbaum recounts his journey from resident to Sarno’s collaborator, witnessing countless patients recover from chronic pain through compassionate, holistic care that addressed emotional and psychological roots. He reflects on Sarno’s controversial yet transformative methods, the resistance they faced in mainstream medicine, and the profound healing he continues to foster today through lectures, individualized care, and group work—all rooted in treating patients as whole human beings. Download the transcript Dr. Ira Rashbaum is a clinical professor of rehabilitation medicine at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine and is a successor to the father of mind-body pain medicine, Dr. John Sarno. He has treated patients with mind-body pain for 32 years and wrote a chapter in Dr. Sarno’s latest book, The Divided Mind. Dr. Rashbaum is writing a new book drawn from his experiences in his career treating mind-body pain. For more information, visit: https://www.irarashbaummd.com/ PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Rashbaum is currently on medical leave and is not seeing patients and does not have telemedicine privileges in Connecticut and Florida until November 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Healing Begins When Pain Stops Being the Enemy

    Healing Begins When Pain Stops Being the Enemy
    May 26 2025
    In this episode, Dr. David Hanscom continues his discussion with Miriam Gauci Bongiovanni, Pain Coach and MindBody Practitioner. She explains her approach to treating patients with mind-body symptoms, emphasizing the importance of shifting focus from symptoms as enemies to understanding them as messengers. She described her initial strategy of building confidence in the mind-body connection and exploring emotional factors contributing to symptoms. She discusses the challenge of convincing patients of the non-structural causes of their symptoms and the value of open-mindedness and curiosity in the treatment process. By challenging their expectations of pain, patients can begin the healing process. Download the transcript Miriam Gauci Bongiovanni is a Trauma-informed Pain Coach and MindBody Practitioner. She made a remarkable recovery from a range of chronic symptoms by tapping into the mindbody connection. Today, she educates individuals on how to overcome a myriad of chronic symptoms by working with emotional release, mindset shifts and neuroplasticity. She is the author of The Pain Secret: Unlocking the MindBody Connection to Overcome Chronic Pain and Symptoms. For more information, visit her website at: https://www.painoutsidethebox.com/my-story Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
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