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64. The Underlying Needs of Chronic Pain with Mike Williams

• Grace Secker

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In this episode, Grace welcomes Mike Williams, a former investment banker turned pain reprocessing and somatic therapy practitioner. Mike shares how his journey from finance to healing work was shaped by growing up with parents who had chronic pain. He now specializes in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Hakomi, a mindfulness-based somatic psychology approach that uncovers the emotional and psychological layers beneath chronic pain.

Together, they explore how subconscious beliefs, stress, and identity patterns shape our physical experiences—and how understanding these hidden dynamics can unlock true healing. Mike also shares real client stories and practical ways to reconnect with the body, shift limiting patterns, and establish a sense of safety for lasting relief.

What We Cover:

  • How stress, emotions, and subconscious beliefs influence chronic pain
  • What Hakomi is and how it helps uncover the root causes of pain
  • The connection between self-worth, control, and physical symptoms
  • How pain can reflect unmet needs and emotional barriers
  • Why slowing down is key to healing and nervous system regulation
  • The power of curiosity and experimentation in the healing process
  • When deeper emotional work may be needed beyond PRT
  • How to make sustainable, integrated shifts for long-term recovery

If you’ve struggled with chronic pain, stress-related symptoms, or feeling stuck in your healing journey, this episode will help you reframe your relationship with pain and open the door to deeper healing.

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