Episode Summary:

Is your pain lingering even after improving your movement habits? It might be time to retrain your "garbage journeys" — the invisible biochemical pathways that deal with what enters your body through food, drink, air, and skin. In this episode, we dive into the first part of the Retrain phase from The Everyday Pain Guide, focusing on the food and liquids journey. Learn how simple changes — like mindful chewing, supporting saliva production, and boosting digestive enzymes — can ease pain and build resilience against daily stressors.

Key Topics Covered

• How to know if you’re ready for the Retrain phase
• What are your “garbage journeys” and why do they matter?
• The 4 key garbage influencers along the food and liquids journey:
• • Chewing & Dental Care
  • Saliva & Hydration
  • Pancreas Support & Enzyme Use
  • Gallbladder & Liver Function through Breath & Nutrition
• Foods and habits to naturally support your digestive system
• The powerful connection between internal organ health and mid-back or shoulder blade pain

Conversation Starter:

Have you ever realized your back or shoulder pain was connected to your digestive organs? How long did it take you to connect the dots — and what helped you heal? Share your story or join the conversation with others in the Better Pain Coping Community on Substack!

Preview to Next Episode:

Next time, we’ll keep retraining your body chemistry — but we’re moving beyond food. Get ready to explore how to care for the garbage influencers on your air and skin journeys. From breathing mechanics to the hidden chemicals in soaps and lotions — you won’t want to miss it.

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Keywords

body chemistry repair, digestive health, pancreas support, gallbladder care, enzyme supplements, natural pain relief, gut health, retrain phase, Everyday Pain Guide, liver detox, garbage journeys, biochemical stress, inflammation reduction

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From the book series: The Everyday Pain Guide

• Volume 1: Put Out the Fire

• Volume 2: Fix the Fire Damage