Send us a text What if the pain you've been taught to live with isn't your fate but simply a signal your body needs help? In this eye-opening conversation with Dr. Amy Novotny, founder of the PABR Institute, we explore a revolutionary approach to addressing chronic pain, stress, and anxiety that challenges conventional medical wisdom. Dr. Novotny shares her remarkable journey from highly-disciplined academic to innovative pain specialist after discovering how changing her breathing mechanics transformed her own athletic performance. She explains how our bodies often remain locked in a protective fight-or-flight state, causing muscles to maintain an abnormal grip on bones and joints that results in pain we mistakenly attribute to aging or structural problems. The most fascinating revelation? Many people undergo unnecessary surgeries and take lifelong medications for conditions that could be addressed by calming their nervous systems. Dr. Novotny explains that even "bone-on-bone" arthritis doesn't inherently cause pain—it's the abnormal muscle tension pulling bones out of alignment that creates suffering. Through her unique PABR method (Pain Awareness, Breathing and Relief), she teaches patients to release this tension and allow their bodies to function naturally. You'll hear incredible stories, like how she instantly relieved a collapsed marathon runner's excruciating muscle spasms with a 30-second intervention that left medical staff stunned. For high achievers especially, this approach offers a way to maintain ambition without the physical toll of constant tension. Whether you're dealing with chronic pain, considering surgery, or simply living with stress you've normalized, this conversation offers hope and practical wisdom for reclaiming your body's natural capacity for comfort and ease. Ready to explore a different approach to pain? Visit PABRInstitute.com for a free consultation with Dr. Novotny and discover how changing your relationship with your nervous system might change everything. Get ready to break free from obstacles and live life on your terms! Are you readdy to create and design your best life? If so, click the link here. To make sure you never miss an episode, make sure you subscribe to the podcast and head on over to www.cassandracrawley.com and join our mailing list. Support the show Are you ready to create and design your best life on your terms? If so, click here and schedule a complimentary discovery call with Cassandra. https://www.cassandracrawley.com/discovery-call If this podcast helped you rethink whether you are living your best life on your terms, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review to help more women find it. To get a copy of my debut book, "Is Your Way in Your Way", visit https://www.cassandracrawley.com/book Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassandracrawleymayo Website: https://www.cassandracrawley.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassandra_crawleymayo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassandracrawley/ YouTube: https://cassandracrawleymayo x: https://www.tiktok.com/
