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The Mel Robbins PodcastOct 16, 2025

Feel Better Now: Neurosurgeon Reveals the New Science of Healing Your Body & Stopping Pain Today

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It Doesn't Have to Hurt, Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Most people are going to have pain at some point in their lives.

The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk

If you talk to people like Bessel van der Kolk, who wrote this great book called The Body Keeps the Score, I think what Bessel would suggest is that…

It Doesn't Have to Hurt

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Most people are going to have pain at some point in their lives.

Guest: Feel Better Now

Episode summary

In today’s episode, you’re going to learn the new science of healing your body, stopping pain, and feeling better now. One of the world’s most respected neurosurgeons and medical experts alive is here to reveal the new frontiers in pain management and how you can feel better in your body starting today. Whether you’ve been living with a chronic condition, you’re dealing with an injury that just happened, or you’re listening for a loved one, you’re going to learn so much from our expert. Dr. Sanjay Gupta, MD is a world-renowned neurosurgeon, CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, and author of the New York Times bestselling book, “It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life.” In this conversation, you’ll learn: -The new science of chronic pain -Why your pain is real, even when doctors can’t find the cause -The groundbreaking pain management options that are available to you that work with your body's natural intelligent systems of healing -How to prevent acute injuries from turning into chronic pain -How your nervous system stores pain -The 5 steps to start feeling better -The biggest myths about healing (and what you should never do right after an injury) -Specific interventions you can try, without medication or surgery, to start feeling better now -How to support a loved one who is in pain or dealing with a chronic illness You’ll walk away with a new understanding of pain and a real path to relief – starting today. For more resources related to today’s episode, click here for the podcast episode page. If you liked the episode, check out this one next: Change Your Body & Your Life in 1 Month: 4 Small Habits That Actually Work Connect with Mel: Get Mel’s newsletter, packed with tools, coaching, and inspiration. Get Mel’s #1 bestselling book, The Let Them Theory Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Mel on Instagram The Mel Robbins Podcast Instagram Mel's TikTok Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes ad-free Disclaimer

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It Doesn't Have to Hurt, Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

The host mentions Dr. Sanjay Gupta's book to highlight the importance of understanding pain and its management. She e…

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The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk

The host mentions 'The Body Keeps the Score' to emphasize the connection between pain and the brain's memory processe…

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It Doesn't Have to Hurt

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

The host mentions Dr. Sanjay Gupta's book to highlight the importance of understanding the difference between acute a…

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Chronic Pain

Mel Robbins discusses her personal experience with shoulder pain and emphasizes the importance of understanding pain…

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Healing Back Pain

John Sarno

The host discusses the complexities of chronic pain and emphasizes the importance of addressing both physical and psy…

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The Opioid Epidemic

The host discusses the complexities of pain management and how it relates to the opioid epidemic, emphasizing the nee…

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It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life

Sanjay Gupta

The host mentions the book to highlight the author's personal motivation behind writing it, which is rooted in love f…

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The conversation centers on chronic pain management.
A second recurring theme is pain management strategies.
Referenced books include It Doesn't Have to Hurt, Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life by Dr. Sanjay Gupta and The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk.
The strongest audience signal points to Individuals seeking to understand and manage pain effectively. and Individuals dealing with chronic pain or trauma.

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It Doesn't Have to Hurt, Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Best for Individuals seeking to understand and manage pain effectively.Often cited around pain management strategies

“Dr. Sanjay Gupta is here to unpack all of the exciting new research and science in his brand new book, It Doesn't Have to Hurt, Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: pain management strategies

For: Individuals seeking to understand and manage pain effectively.

Key quote: “Most people are going to have pain at some point in their lives.”

The host mentions Dr. Sanjay Gupta's book to highlight the importance of understanding pain and its management. She emphasizes that many people experience pain, but it doesn't have to become chronic, which is a central theme of Gupta's work.

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The Body Keeps the Score

Bessel van der Kolk

Best for Individuals dealing with chronic pain or traumaOften cited around pain and memory loops

“Dr. Sanjay Gupta references Bessel van der Kolk's book to discuss how the body retains memories of pain and trauma, suggesting that addressing these memories can help in pain management.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: pain and memory loops

For: Individuals dealing with chronic pain or trauma

Key quote: “If you talk to people like Bessel van der Kolk, who wrote this great book called The Body Keeps the Score, I think what Bessel would suggest is that there's something else that's probably happening.”

The host mentions 'The Body Keeps the Score' to emphasize the connection between pain and the brain's memory processes. This book provides insights into how unresolved trauma can manifest as physical pain, highlighting the importance of addressing underlying issues rather than just symptoms.

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It Doesn't Have to Hurt

Dr. Sanjay Gupta

Best for Individuals seeking to understand pain management and improve their quality of life.Often cited around pain management strategies

“I'm so excited for your new New York Times bestselling book, It Doesn't Have to Hurt. We're going to talk all things about living a pain-free life based on the research and the science.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: pain management strategies

For: Individuals seeking to understand pain management and improve their quality of life.

Key quote: “Most people are going to have pain at some point in their lives.”

The host mentions Dr. Sanjay Gupta's book to highlight the importance of understanding the difference between acute and chronic pain. This discussion aims to educate listeners on how to prevent acute pain from becoming a long-term issue.

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Chronic Pain

Best for Individuals experiencing chronic pain or interested in pain management strategies.Often cited around dealing with chronic pain

“The idea that maybe your pain is worse because you're not getting sleep, that bi-directional thing. Because I think most people think I'm not getting good sleep because of the pain.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended

Trigger: dealing with chronic pain

For: Individuals experiencing chronic pain or interested in pain management strategies.

Key quote: “There's a list of simple ways to deal with pain.”

Mel Robbins discusses her personal experience with shoulder pain and emphasizes the importance of understanding pain management. She mentions the book 'Chronic Pain' as a resource that provides simple lifestyle changes to help alleviate pain, making it accessible for listeners.

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Healing Back Pain

John Sarno

Best for Individuals struggling with chronic pain and healthcare professionalsOften cited around chronic pain management

“John Sarno, who anybody who reads about pain will know that name because he wrote a book about back pain. And he sort of really championed this idea of psychosomatic.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: chronic pain management

For: Individuals struggling with chronic pain and healthcare professionals

Key quote: “Chronic pain hardly ever occurs in isolation. It always comes with baggage attached.”

The host discusses the complexities of chronic pain and emphasizes the importance of addressing both physical and psychological factors. They reference John Sarno's work to highlight the psychosomatic relationship between pain and emotional baggage.

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The Opioid Epidemic

Best for Healthcare professionals and individuals experiencing chronic painOften cited around pain management and opioids

“This book that I wrote is not about the opioid epidemic, although you can't talk about pain in this country without talking about it.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: pain management and opioids

For: Healthcare professionals and individuals experiencing chronic pain

Key quote: “You can't talk about pain in this country without talking about it.”

The host discusses the complexities of pain management and how it relates to the opioid epidemic, emphasizing the need to address root causes rather than just symptoms. The mention of the book highlights the societal issues surrounding pain treatment and the over-reliance on opioids in the United States.

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It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life

Sanjay Gupta

Best for Individuals dealing with chronic pain and their families.Often cited around chronic pain management

“The dedication of the book is for the author's daughters and wife, expressing a desire to prevent pain for loved ones and to share stories of hope and healing for those with chronic pain.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: chronic pain management

For: Individuals dealing with chronic pain and their families.

Key quote: “The dedication of the book is for the author's daughters and wife, expressing a desire to prevent pain for loved ones and to share stories of hope and healing for those with chronic pain.”

The host mentions the book to highlight the author's personal motivation behind writing it, which is rooted in love for his family. It serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing chronic pain and sharing stories of hope.

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