This is like mind, like body, a podcast about the surprising ways our thoughts and feelings impact our physical health.

I'm your host, Laura Sago, and each week I'll speak with researchers, physicians, and

ordinary people who have incredible stories to tell about the power of the mind-body connection.

This podcast is brought to you by Curable, an app that guides you through tools and techniques that help you take your power back over chronic pain.

You can give the app a try on our website at Curablehealth.com or by downloading it in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

I am so thrilled to be giving you guys more frequent episodes lately, and it's all thanks to

the amazing support that you all are giving us on iTunes.

Thanks so much.

My review of the week comes from a user named Tiu-Taku, and it reads, phenomenal, changed my

life.

This podcast is a must listen for anyone experiencing chronic pain of any kind, even if you think you've got it all figured out.

I found this podcast and immediately started working with the curable app.

But honestly, just the podcast episodes alone even led to a significant decrease in symptoms, nerve pain, especially in hands and arms.

It's really interesting stuff, scientifically sound, and great for any healing journey.

Thank you so much for that lovely review.

If you guys want us to keep up the pace on these episodes, then please

keep those iTunes reviews coming. I'm so grateful for them. Today on the show, we have the

pleasure of talking to one of Curable's biggest fans, a woman named Rachel, who reached out

to me with an offer to share her story. And once you hear a little more about

her story, I think you'll understand why I couldn't resist taking her up on that.

Rachel is kind of a badass and has held a series of really physically demanding jobs, including

her current career as a certified arborist who climbs trees for a living. But her active career

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