CatherinePollitt PainRecovery

30/04/2026

Pain doesn’t always follow the “rules”…

It may have come on without any mechanism of injury - or days later after a possible causal incident...

Symptoms may move about an area - or improve in one body part but then start in another.

And that can feel confusing.

Because you expect—
if something heals,
the pain should go away too… right?

But sometimes, it doesn’t.

Pain can persist even after the body has healed.
Not because something is “wrong” with you—
but because your nervous system is still trying to protect you.

It can stay in an overprotective state…
holding onto patterns, signals, and responses
that once made sense—but no longer serve you.

And the truth is—
this is something researchers are still learning more about.

But here’s the hopeful part 🤍

There are gentle, proven ways
to support your system…
and guide your body back to a place of safety.

Healing doesn’t come from force.
It comes from feeling safe enough to let go ✨

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✨ Want to understand this deeper and learn how recovery is actually possible?

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29/04/2026

Such a wonderful & grounding experience. And what could become a foundational tool for assisting recovery from chronic pain. ♥️

29/04/2026

Sometimes what we carry emotionally can show up physically…

and it's often our body asking for better care for the whole of ourself in the context of our whole life in a broader way.

There’s no one-size-fits-all when it comes to pain or recovery from its persistence.

Every journey is personal, layered and valid.

What matters most is finding what can support each of us best — & at our own pace, in our own way.

If you’re someone who’s been holding a lot—physically or emotionally—you don’t have to keep trying to figure it out by yourself.

I’m here to offer support, to guide you through the proven recovery strategies, keep you on track and create a space where you feel safe to
talk,
explore,
ask questions,
reflect,
gain insights...
and so move forward towards recovery.

And if this is something you feel your team or workplace could benefit from too, I’m also very happy for conversations around supporting staff wellbeing in a meaningful, human way.

We all deserve to understand the broader perspective behind wellbeing & chronic symptoms, to have the support we need to engage relief & recovery - with a path that feels right for each individual. 🤍

The Truth About Pain:

https://catherinepollitt.com/the-truth-about-pain-opt-in?utm_source=facebook

28/04/2026

From life coach training and my first hand experience I've discovered:

when we learn how to set & uphold personal boundaries...

we have a foundation,
a scaffolding to help support our...
authenticity,
assertiveness,
self-care,
voice
& our relationships.

In other words, healthy boundaries help us...

be more of ourselves,
utilise our inner strengths,
fulfill our needs & wishes,
express our true self,
and support our relationships.

This wonderful boost soothes & rebalances a nervous system that is running in over-drive & over-whelm...

& so is a massive help in easing neuroplastic / chronic pain.

And the added benefit of healthy boundaries is that our self-worth and confidence grow as an empowering side effect.

Win, win, win!

If you'd like to understand how the nervous system & brain are so intricately involved with the persistence of chronic pain...

and how actual recovery is most often possible, please download my free guide,

The Truth About Pain:
https://catherinepollitt.com/the-truth-about-pain-opt-in?utm_source=facebook

And, if you're curious to know if your persisting symptoms are "neuroplastic" & so resolvable - I have another free download, a questionnaire to help you find out just that:

https://catherinepollitt.com/a-simple-questionnaire

27/04/2026

Chronic pain isn’t always about injury.

Sometimes it’s your nervous system staying in protection mode for too long.

Like an alarm that won’t turn off…
A car reacting to a falling leaf…
An echo that keeps repeating…

Your body is doing its best to keep you safe—
even when you already are
(tissues heal from injury within 6-12 weeks).

And when life piles up—
ongoing stress, overload, emotional challenges...
the excessive pressure can start to overflow into persisting pain.

And here’s the shift ✨

Recovery becomes possible when you come to realise you no longer need to fear what's happening in your body…

and start working to create & feel safety within it.

Softly. Gently. Consistently.

You don’t need to force recovery.
It's more about feeling safe enough to allow it 🤍

If this resonated with you, you can learn more here 🤍
https://catherinepollitt.com/webinar-registration”

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23/04/2026

I was really moved by this deeply reflective poem, re-created by Barrie Wade, Professor Emeritus of English, University of Birmingham...

My wonderful colleague has brought his powerful words to life with some lovely emotive graphics... I hope you enjoy:

My personal reflection is this: We’re often taught that pain is due to something purely physical.

Something to fix, stretch, strengthen or push through.

But when symptoms persist, it’s rarely just about the body.

There’s a deeper conversation happening—between the mind, the nervous system, and the body itself.

And one of the most powerful influences in that conversation?
The words we hear… AND the words we quietly say to ourselves.

Many of the people I guide towards recovery are kind, generous and conscientious.

But that kindness rarely extends inwards, towards themselves.

The inner dialogue can be:

“I’m not good enough.”
“I'm worthless”
"I'm not capable"

and possibly:

“I’m not good enough at this.”
“I should be better by now.”
“I must try harder.”

Those words matter.

Unkind (& inaccurate), pressurising language adds more fear to a nervous system already on high alert.

Gentle, kind & supportive words will help the system feel safer.

Safety is where change begins.

I encourage you to speak kindly to yourself with the same gentle patience and understanding that you offer others.

This will help begin to shift the internal environment your body is responding to.

Over time, it’s the accumulation of these small shifts that make the difference.

Recovery is possible.

And it can start with the kind & loving words you choose.

22/04/2026

✨ When you’re holding so much for everyone else… it’s easy to miss what your body might be carrying too.

Sometimes, overwhelm doesn’t just stay in the mind—it can show up in the body as tension, fatigue or ongoing discomfort.

Not because anything is “wrong”…
but because your system has been doing its best to keep up.

Learning a few small, simple practices can create moments of pause in your day...

to reconnect with yourself, allow built-up stress to release, and rebuild resilience within.

With consistent practice, calmness, focus, clarity and natural energy will then begin to follow.

This is something I love bringing into workplaces—
supporting teams to better understand the mind-body connection in a way that is practical and empowering.

✨ If you’re a business owner or team leader who wants to support your employees’ wellbeing (and in turn, their productivity), I’d love to connect.

21/04/2026

What a wonderful 2-3 days of extended learning, connection and fun at The MasterClass in Manchester with world leading mind-body medicine expert, Dr Howard Schubiner. Hosted by SIRPA and Living Proof, from the moment I arrived at Manchester Piccadilly station to the moment I left, there was a delightful flow of non-stop enjoyment, wisdom and friendship (new and old)!

Such an empowering way to learn and add to our own knowledge, so that we are all just a little bit better equipped to guide & support those we, individually, are passionate about helping.

And, to add to all that Dr Schubiner shared with us, his new book, Unlearn Your Pain, is out in early May. Can’t wait!

17/04/2026

Wow. What a fabulous few days of extensive wisdom, connection & fun. So happy & proud to be part of this wonderful “family” of incredible health professionals. ☺️ Thank you so much to Living Proof, SIRPA & Howard Schubiner MD. 🙏🤩😊 Totally top notch all round!

17/04/2026

A simple reminder to instill just a few of the self-support options we have available to us & NEED - into our DAILY lives.🧡

Wellness and nervous system regulation can absolutely be fancy— biohacking gadgets like vagal nerve stimulators, peptides, supplements.

And hey, I love them too; I’ve seen them work wonders for people chasing peak performance.

But the truth is, I recommend these free nervous system regulators to my telehealth patients just as often—like solid sleep routines, gentle walks in nature, or even breathing through a tough day without spiraling.

Those aren’t glamorous, but they’re essential game-changers for keeping your nervous system regulated and calm.

Sometimes, chasing the perfect protocol or the next thing to buy or consume or try means missing out on just being consistent with the simple stuff that’s already right there. Consistency is the ultimate biohack.

14/04/2026

So excited to hear Dr. Howard Schubiner, someone whose work has helped so many people see their symptoms through a different & very much more hopeful lens.

It’s such a powerful shift to come to understand that our bodies aren’t broken…

By acknowledging how our symptoms are indeed trying to protect us, is truly transformative - & the possibility of recovery opens up.
Very much looking forward to this masterclass and all the new pieces of wisdom it will bring. ✨

If you could ask one question about your own symptoms or recovery… what would it be? 👇

In just 5 days time, we'll be hosting our Masterclass with one of the world's leading voices in mindbody medicine...

Dr Howard Schubiner.

And honestly… this is a big one.

Dr Schubiner has helped shape how we understand chronic neuroplastic pain and symptoms today. He is...

👉 Director of the Mind Body Medicine Center at Ascension Providence Hospital
👉 Clinical Professor at Michigan State University
👉 Co-founder of the Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS)

He’s also the author of:
📘 Unlearn Your Pain
📘 Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression
📘 Hidden From View (with Allan Abbass)

…and has a new book coming in May 2026 👀

Above all, he is known for making complex neuroscience feel human, hopeful… and genuinely life-changing.

His work (e.g. within the Boulder Back Pain Study and developing Emotion Awareness & Expression Therapy) has helped thousands rethink what’s possible when it comes to chronic pain recovery.

We’re incredibly excited to welcome him to Manchester alongside SIRPA.

💬 If you could ask Dr Schubiner ONE question about your symptoms or recovery… what would it be?

Drop it below 👇

13/04/2026

Still struggling with persisting chronic pain?

Do you realise many folks have found the way to their full recovery?

Free tomorrow, Tuesday, at 10.30am, and near Bishops Waltham?

You are warmly invited to join me to discuss whether recovery may still be possible for you.

Living with persistent pain can feel overwhelming—and often, we’re guided toward focusing only on the body. Strengthening, resting, & a very gradual return to movement…
..all positive pieces.

But evolving research in mind-body health is showing us there is just as great a value in gently exploring how our nervous system, emotions, past experiences and expectations can influence the pain we feel.

This doesn’t mean the pain isn’t real—it absolutely is.

This approach simply opens the door to a compassionate, whole-person approach - & to understanding the mechanism behind our symptoms better, and so on to allowing actual recovery to happen.

For many people, learning to create safety in the body, calming the nervous system, and "reconnecting" again with themselves has become their path toward lasting relief.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer—only an invitation to explore what supports you.

✨ If you’re curious to take a gentle first step, I'll see you there!

Or you can download my free guide:

The Truth About Chronic Pain

https://catherinepollitt.com/the-truth-about-pain-opt-in?utm_source=facebook

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