Best Brandon Sachs Podcasts (2025)

1
The Psychology of Pain: Practical Insights for Recovery (Justin Barker, PsyD) 1:12:48

Play Pause

18d ago1:12:48

1:12:48

Have you ever wondered exactly how your mental health impacts physical pain—or found yourself unsure how to put that knowledge into practice? In this interview, Christie Uipi sits down with Dr. Justin Barker for a practical (and fun!) conversation about the core pillars of psychoanalytic healing and ways to actually use these principles in your rec…

1
The New Therapy That's Changing Chronic Pain Treatment (Brandon Yarns, MD, MS) 58:44

1M ago58:44

58:44

Join Christie Uipi, LCSW, and Brandon Yarns, MD, MS, as they explore why Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy (EAET) is gaining recognition as one of the most effective emerging treatments for chronic pain. Together, they unpack how stress, past experiences, and unprocessed emotions can shape chronic neuroplastic conditions—and share strategi…

1
The Hidden Weight of Shame (Nicky Cameron, LCSW) 1:02:01

3M ago1:02:01

1:02:01

In this episode, Nicky Cameron, LCSW, joins Christie Uipi, LCSW, to explore the complex and often hidden world of shame - what it is, how it shows up in our lives, how cultural messages can reinforce it, and the surprising ways it can fuel chronic symptoms. Together they dive into Nicky's lived experience with shame, offering insight into how it ca…

1
The Healing Tools That Make the Biggest Difference (Daniel Lyman, LCSW) 58:29

4M ago58:29

58:29

As therapists, Daniel Lyman and Christie Uipi have guided hundreds of clients through chronic pain, fatigue, GI symptoms, dizziness, and many other mindbody conditions. In this episode, they pull back the curtain on the tools they return to most often in their work - sharing their essential healing techniques, core insights, and some of the most im…

1
A New Way to Understand Long COVID, ME/CFS, POTS and More (Howard Schubiner, MD) 1:09:10

5M ago1:09:10

1:09:10

In this interview, Christie Uipi, LCSW, sits down with world-renowned mindbody physician Dr. Howard Schubiner to explore the limitations of the traditional medical model in treating conditions like POTS, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), ME/CFS, and Long COVID. Together, th…

1
How Well Does Curable Work? The Science Behind the App (Cynthia Thomson, PhD) 1:00:58

7M ago1:00:58

1:00:58

In this episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, Christie Uipi, LCSW, sits down with researcher and professor Dr. Cynthia Thomson, who led an independent clinical trial to assess how effective the Curable App is in treating chronic pain and symptoms. Discover what the data reveals about Curable's impact on pain, anxiety, and more - and learn ho…

1
Putting Out Your Emotional Fires So You Can Heal (Nicole Sachs, LCSW) 1:18:46

10M ago1:18:46

1:18:46

On this new episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, psychotherapist and leading pain clinician Nicole Sachs, LCSW, joins host Christie Uipi, LCSW, for an in-depth conversation about the ways our repressed emotions, resistance patterns, and expectations impact our pain and symptoms. Tune in to hear major insights from Nicole’s personal healing …

1
Joy, Play, and Fun: The Keys to Long Term Healing (Rachel Mooers, LMFT) 1:11:01

12M ago1:11:01

1:11:01

Join Christie Uipi, LCSW, and Rachel Mooers, LMFT, for an uplifting talk about the very important role of play, joy, and fun in the healing process. If your chronic symptoms make it feel like joy, play, and fun are out of reach, stick with us because this episode is for you. Tune in to learn how playfulness can be used to break the pain-fear cycle …

1
Throw Some Ass, Free the Mind: How Sophie Hawley-Weld of SOFI TUKKER Conquered Back Pain 49:41

1y ago49:41

49:41

Sophie Hawley-Weld, of the iconic musical duo Sofi Tukker, suffered from chronic migraines and back pain that was so severe it jeopardized her thriving career and livelihood. Sophie’s journey, like those of many other chronic pain sufferers, took many twists and turns. It wasn’t until Sophie learned how to meld a brain-based approach with body-base…

1
Non-Pain Symptoms are Curable! (Yonit Arthur, AuD) 1:11:03

1y ago1:11:03

1:11:03

“The brain can create or amplify any sensation in any part of the body, and the mindbody connection is relevant to all health conditions.” This truth is how Christie Uipi, LCSW, and renowned Audiologist, Dr. Yonit Arthur kick off an enlightening discussion about healing non-pain conditions with a mindbody approach. Tune in to hear how your thoughts…

1
Connection, Communication, and Health (Matthew Lederman, MD, and Alona Pulde, MD) 55:02

1y ago55:02

55:02

Feeling connected to others and the natural world is a crucial component of wellness. However, forming and nurturing fulfilling relationships can only happen when you are connected to your authentic self. So how do we tune in to the frequency of our own needs? Join Matthew Lederman, MD, Alona Pulde, MD, and Christie Uipi, LCSW, on the Like Mind, Li…

1
Sharpen Your Healing Focus (Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW) 53:25

1y ago53:25

53:25

Are your goals setting yourself up for success? We create goals with the best intentions but often forget to acknowledge our personal needs and experiences along the way. On this episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, Vanessa Blackstone, ACSW, joins host, Christie Uipi, LCSW to discuss personalizing, modifying, and focusing your healing goals…

1
The Risks and Realities of Overexertion (Farah Zerehi, LMFT) 1:01:05

1+ y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

How does overexertion impact recovery? What happens to our symptoms when we take on more work and responsibilities than our bodies can comfortably manage? Why do we push ourselves too hard and how do we heal when our environment gives us no other choice? On this episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, special guest, Farah Zerehi, LMFT, joins C…

1
Self-Doubt is Out! (Stevon Lewis, LMFT) 58:58

1+ y ago58:58

58:58

Self-doubt is one of the biggest barriers to making progress in healing chronic symptoms. If you frequently question yourself, your decisions, and your body’s ability to recover, this episode is for you. Join Christie Uipi, LCSW, and special guest Stevon Lewis, LMFT, as they discuss how patterns of doubt arise and what you can do to grow confidence…

1
Solving the Personality Puzzle (Callie Klebanoff, LCSW) 1:11:18

1+ y ago1:11:18

1:11:18

People pleasing, perfectionism, worrying, oh my! In this episode of the Like Mind, Like Body podcast, returning guest Callie Klebanoff, LCSW, is back to unpack the complex interplay between personality traits and pain. Prepare to explore how our experiences shape our habits, how our habits shape our personality traits, and most importantly, how to …

1
"Hot Takes" on Healing (Bernice Hurtado, LCSW) 1:03:37

1+ y ago1:03:37

1:03:37

Join Like Mind, Like Body host, Christie Uipi, LCSW, and special guest, Bernice Hurtado, LCSW, as they challenge common mindbody recovery tools and share practical, applicable strategies for seeing success with these techniques in the real world. Tune in to hear helpful “hot takes” on breath work, cultivating safety, meditation, success stories, jo…

1
Treating the Brain and the Body (Charlie Merrill, MSPT) 56:17

2y ago56:17

56:17

Charlie Merrill, MSPT, helps clients heal by combining traditional, hands-on, manual physical therapy with the mindbody, biopsychosocial approach. Tune in to hear what he’s learned from years of treating a wide variety of patients, including some of the best athletes in the world, and how these learnings can help you on your journey.…

1
Making Friends With Your Fears and Your Feelings (Daniel Lyman, LCSW, MPA) 41:22

2y ago41:22

41:22

Do you find yourself stuck in a loop of obsessive thoughts about pain? You are not alone, and Daniel Lyman, LCSW, has just the techniques to help you through it.By Christie Uipi interviews Daniel Lyman, LCSW, MPA

1
Recharge, Reframe, Reclaim: The Role of Race in Pain (Benita Jackson, PhD, MPH) 29:17

2y ago29:17

29:17

Race, rest, recharging, and revitalizing: this episode covers it all. Join Christie Uipi, Founder of the Better Mind Center, and Benita Jackson, PhD, MPH, for a wide-ranging conversation about the next wave of chronic pain research.By Christie Uipi interviews Benita Jackson, PhD, MPH

1
Why It’s Okay to Be Skeptical About Healing (Lilia Graue, MD, LMFT) 42:49

2+ y ago42:49

42:49

When it comes to healing, do you need to believe that there is only one “right path” for you? Dr. Lilia Graue doesn’t think so. In this episode, she shares her take on how skepticism and uncertainty can be welcomed in as a natural part of the healing journey. This episode is hosted by Christie Uipi, LCSW, Executive Director of the Better Mind Cente…

1
Mental Fitness, Burnout, and Breathwork - EP36 w/ Sun Sachs of Rewire Fitness 28:30

2+ y ago28:30

28:30

In this episode, Brandon speaks with Sun Sachs, one of the founders at Rewire Fitness, about how mental fitness can help young athletes. Rewire Fitness has been backed by some of the biggest names in sports, like Under Armour and NBA All-Star Kyle Korver. They speak about common sport psychology topics at a deep level, such as overtraining (and how…

1
Your Experience is Valid (Kamil Lewis, LMFT) 32:26

2+ y ago32:26

32:26

"Taking care of yourself is a resilient act, one that requires vulnerability, rest, and compassion." That’s the advice that Kamil Lewis, LMFT, gives to her clients who are struggling with chronic pain. In this fan-favorite episode from 2020, Kamil offers validation and guidance on navigating experiences that contribute to chronic pain, like oppress…

1
Supercharged Wellness: Treating the Physical, Mental and Emotional (Katie Estridge, PT, MPT, PYT) 28:56

2+ y ago28:56

28:56

In this fan-favorite episode from 2018, Laura interviews Katie Estridge, a physical therapist and yoga therapist who treats her patients as whole-minded individuals. Depending on a patient’s needs, her unique approach draws from pain science, traditional rehabilitation exercise, meditation, gentle yoga flows, and more. Though her techniques have he…

1
Chronic Pain No More 33:21

3y ago33:21

33:21

"I don’t consider myself to have chronic pain anymore.” This is a sentence you don’t expect to hear from a friend who has experienced decades of unexplained symptoms. For Phil, however, it’s exactly what happened. Tune in to hear how Phil’s struggles with back pain, neck pain and fibromyalgia led him to the physical, mental, and emotional healing j…

1
"The Mother of Mindfulness" Gives Her Take on Chronic Pain (Ellen Langer, PhD) 39:09

3y ago39:09

39:09

“When we get a diagnosis, we tend to hold it still. Then we assume that it’s going to stay that way or get worse. People hear the word ‘chronic' as ‘uncontrollable' or ‘incurable.' Nothing in and of itself is incurable. All that means is that we haven’t yet found the way to cure it.” In this episode, the “Mother of Mindfulness,” Harvard professor D…

1
Finding Hope in the Darkness 36:21

3y ago36:21

36:21

Years ago, Dan received a cancer diagnosis. He underwent major surgery to remove the tumor from his spinal cord, but his life changed drastically when he woke up paralyzed from the chest down. Although his sensation eventually returned, it brought excruciating pain along with it. Join us to hear how Dan went from daily pain levels of 8-10 to a near…

1
A Neurologist’s Perspective on Chronic Pain (Dr. Dario Zagar) 37:06

3y ago37:06

37:06

Dr. Dario Zagar is no stranger to chronic pain. In addition to treating it in his office every day, he’s experienced symptoms like migraine and back pain in his own life. Today, Dr. Zagar is an associate professor at Yale and a practicing neurologist, and he is determined to help people with pain find the same relief that he did.…

1
The Mental Side of Race Car Driving - Episode 31 w/ Aditya Swaminathan 30:17

3y ago30:17

30:17

Race car driving can be one of the most dangerous sports out there, so having a sharp mental game is important at all levels of the sport’s competition. Today, Brandon talks with Aditya Swaminathan, a professional 18-year-old race car driver from Bengaluru, India, to discuss his perspective behind the wheel. Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:28 - What is your b…

1
Slow and Steady Recovery from Post-Concussion Syndrome 41:48

3+ y ago41:48

41:48

After participating in her college horseback riding team, Katia started to experience a combination of physical symptoms that baffled her. Her constant background headache, whiplash, and body aches eventually turned into migraines that lasted for half of each month. Katia was later diagnosed with Post-Concussion Syndrome and spent years shrinking h…

1
How to Get Back to Your Favorite Activities, With or Without Pain (Dr. Asare Christian) 59:47

3+ y ago59:47

59:47

There are two key questions Dr. Asare Christian asks each of his patients in their first meeting: “What is your understanding of why you have pain?” and “What has your pain prevented you from doing?” Answering these questions, he believes, is critical to developing a treatment plan that is actually going to work. In this episode, we examine each qu…

1
Set the Right Goals For Your Healing (Callie Klebanoff, LCSW) 40:23

3+ y ago40:23

40:23

Wish you could reduce your pain? Of course you do. But according to Callie Klebanoff, LCSW, pain reduction is not always the best goal to set at the start of your healing journey. Tune in to hear about how her unconventional starting point can improve the odds of long-term success.By Laura interviews Callie Klebanoff, LCSW

1
Balancing Your Plate: Eating Well as an Athlete w/Cynthia Sass 43:00

3+ y ago43:00

43:00

We've all heard that saying: you are what you eat. As athletes, we place a lot of emphasis on physical health alongside mental health, and a healthy body must be nourished. Today, we sit down with nutritionist Cynthia Sass to discuss the ways the right eating habits can optimize your physicality, as well as how to improve your diet. To find answers…

1
What is Pain Neuroscience Education? (Dr. Adriaan Louw) 34:44

3+ y ago34:44

34:44

Can the simple act of learning about pain actually help you to heal it? The short answer is 'yes.' In this episode, one of the world’s leading experts in Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE), Dr. Adriaan Louw, joins us to explain how and why.By Laura interviews Adriaan Louw, PT, PhD

1
How to Overcome Mental Health Problems During The Pandemic - Jarrod Spencer 29:37

3+ y ago29:37

29:37

In this podcast, Brandon chats with Jarrod Spencer, who serves as the sports psychologist for several professional teams and individual athletes. The mental health of numerous athletes was affected by the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, and Jarrod explains the different impacts of the lockdown while also making recommendations on how to benefit from …

1
Photography in the Sports Industry w/ Billie Weiss 31:14

3+ y ago31:14

31:14

When one thinks about sports, there is a good chance that certain players or teams come to mind. However, one underlooked, but also very important, aspect of the sports industry is photography. A wide range of lessons can come from the artistic side of sports, many of which can not be learned in athletics. Today, Brandon speaks with professional sp…

1
Training Your Brain: Developing Mental Fitness - SportPsychMDs (Torrey Troggio & Armin Hoes) 46:31

3+ y ago46:31

46:31

As athletes, we spend large portions of our time training our bodies' ability to perform well- our physical fitness- to perfection. But mental fitness can play just as large a role as a well-trained body in athletic success. After all, a good arm is nothing if you freeze up right before the critical moment. What constitutes a mentally fit attitude,…

1
Performing for Better Skills: Manage Your Energy - EP13 w/Emily Galvin 47:29

3+ y ago47:29

47:29

As athletes, we are faced with different kinds of situations every day. These situations may apply unnecessary stress to our lives, whether they concern our teams, coaches, or even ourselves. An important factor in success through these situations is the way you manage your energy. Your energy management strategy can make a drastic difference when …

1
What Does Long Term Recovery Look Like? 1:08:15

3+ y ago1:08:15

1:08:15

How long can relief from chronic pain and symptoms really last? Is any hope of recovery temporary, or can changes in the brain and nervous system last a lifetime? In this episode, we speak to real people who have recovered from chronic pain and symptoms to find out.By Laura interviews Susan, Nathan and Fiona

1
Young and Powerful: How Teen Athletes Thrive w/ Errol Chandler 50:25

4y ago50:25

50:25

As young athletes and even young people in general, we are often faced with various challenges when it comes to our lives and establishing goals, and keeping ourselves accountable to them. Brandon and Errol touch on some of the challenges they have faced as young entrepreneurs and athletes who have both founded organizations that deal with the mind…

1
When Work Becomes Painful: Brandon’s Recovery Story 29:28

4y ago29:28

29:28

Today’s story comes from Brandon, an engineer whose mysterious hand pains eventually led him into a year-long medical leave. He joins us on the show to share the specific steps he took to get from a daily pain level of 8 to a daily pain level of almost nothing.By Laura interviews Brandon

1
Playing Smart On and Off the Chess Board - Dr. Denise Bouah 46:26

4y ago46:26

46:26

Dr. Denise Bouah is a three time National Women's Chess Champion, Sports Psychologist, and author of "Sport Psychology for Children: A Textbook Manual using stories to teach mental concepts". In this episode, Brandon and Denise discuss the mental and physical side of chess. Denise talks about her new book and the importance of sports psychology in …

1
What The Latest Study on Chronic Back Pain Means For You (Yoni Ashar, PhD) 35:22

4y ago35:22

35:22

What’s more effective at treating chronic back pain: the usual standard of care, a placebo, or psychotherapy? That’s the question Yoni Ashar, PhD, sought to answer in his latest randomized clinical trial. Join us as Dr. Ashar talks through the results of his study and breaks down what it all means for people in pain.…

1
Performance for Better Skills: Commitment and Its Effect on Mental Health - w/Angus Mugford 41:28

4y ago41:28

41:28

Commitment, according to the Oxford dictionary, is the state or quality of being dedicated to a cause or activity. In order to perform well in sports, one needs to be fully committed and show a lot of passion. Today, we invite Angus Mugford, a director of health performance for over 15 years, whose main focus is to help people reach their mental po…

1
Episode 17 Sports Mind Avenue: Yankees Sweep Red Sox And NFL Unpredictable 49:37

4y ago49:37

49:37

In Today's episode of the Sports Mind Avenue Podcast, the boys will recap week 3 of the NFL and recap the final week of the MLB regular season. The AL Wild Card spot continues to be a struggle get. Ben and Mondo will bicker about who's better, whether the Red Sox or the Yankees. After the boys argue, they will talk about the winners and losers of w…

1
The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 15: Fire Alarm Issues, Conference Alliances, and MLB Playoff Push 52:29

4y ago52:29

52:29

In Today's episode, the boys talk about the alliance with the Big Ten, Big 12, and SEC as they discuss whether this is good or bad for the NCAA and college sports. In baseball news, we are now one month away from October, and the MLB playoff race is heating up in both leagues as teams like the Yankees and Braves are cooking while the Red Sox and Me…

1
Diagnosis Overload: Dr. Etrian Lim’s Recovery From Chronic Symptoms 39:31

4y ago39:31

39:31

After 10 years of conflicting diagnoses and mysterious flare-ups, Dr. Etrian Lim had no idea whether she’d ever find relief from the litany of symptoms that plagued her. She found herself having to lie down between seeing patients, going to her own medical appointments almost daily, and occasionally using a wheelchair. Join us as Dr. Lim shares wha…

1
The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 14: USA is #1, NFL Vaccine Talk, and Field of Dreams Game 1:21:16

4y ago1:21:16

1:21:16

The US dominates the summer Olympics once again as people doubted them at the beginning of the games. Today we will dive into the US dominance basketball as both the women's and men's teams win gold again. The US women's soccer team wins bronze, and the men's baseball and softball team wins silver. As the COVID19 cases continue to rise, the boys wi…

1
Tactics to Secure Sports Scholarships - EP18 w/Tessa Berger 44:17

4y ago44:17

44:17

Tessa Berger began her sports journey at the tender age of 5 when she began playing soccer. She went on to become the youngest person ever, male or female to play and score in the Premier League, New Zealand's top flight senior competition at just 11 years of age. From there she competed as an NCAA Division I athlete and represented New Zealand at …

1
The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 13: Simone Biles Discussion, MLB Trade Deadline, and NBA Free Agency 1:05:53

4y ago1:05:53

1:05:53

In this week's podcast, the boys will explore the Olympics and analyze Tokyo's basketball, swimming, and gymnastics so far. As the Olympics goes on, free agency in the NBA is heating up, and baseball has a blockbuster trade deadline. Intro= 0:27-2:09 USA Olympic Basketball Talk= 2:09-9:51 USA Baseball Gets Ripped By Piers Morgan= 9:51-17:38 Olympic…

1
The Sport-Mind Avenue Episode 12: Bucks Win NBA Finals, Unruly MLB Fans, and NHL Expansion Draft 44:33

4y ago44:33

44:33

Intro= 0:27-1:25 Bucks Win NBA Finals: 1:25-10:10 NBA Free Agency Predictions 10:10-17:20 Alex Verdugo Gets Hit By Baseball And Fans Behavior in Stadiums/Ballparks = 17:20-26:20 (Bens Breakdown) Olympics Preview = 26:20-29:15 Bryce Young = 29:15-32:42 Texas and Oklahoma Want To Join SEC = 32:42-34:12 Clemson Against 12 Team Playoffs = 34:12-37:45 T…