The Story Behind the Symptoms with David Clarke, MD

Matt was working at an "11 out of 10 level" when his arms became too painful to function. Top medical experts were unable to help. For two years his condition became steadily worse. Then he found the neuroplastic approach.🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.

Samantha was "in hell" for 20 years with symptoms in her bladder and many other locations. Then she learned that even people who express their emotions freely can have other emotions that are repressed. Her symptoms finally began to improve.🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.

After 'successful' knee surgery, Tai's leg became painful and stopped working. Even four hours of daily physical therapy was not helping. Then one day as she walked painfully on a treadmill, a physical therapist turned up the pace to running speed. To her surprise she was able to run without pain.🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.

Few people manage stress and fear better than a Royal Marine. So are they immune to neuroplastic symptoms? What happens if they are not?🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.

Gemma had a successful business career and two children but then suffered neuroplastic back pain AND later an extensive rash. How did she find relief?🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.

Ellen's shame and anger led to 25 years of neuroplastic symptoms. But how could that happen when she grew up with caring parents who focused on her well-being?

Sarah was running marathons AND attending graduate school when she first developed neuroplastic symptoms. Her long journey to healing has enabled her to teach about this condition to her Occupational Therapy students.🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commoncond...📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-...🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningpr...🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.

Raelan's life was regressing toward death in a path she knew tragically well. Then she made a different choice.🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.Symptomatic.me does not select or endorse products or services advertised on YouTube through this channel.

Visit Rachel's website here: www.hollanderholistichealth.com🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.

At age 25, just as Alex was recovering from anxiety and panic attacks, she developed a migraine that never stopped. Relief came when she gave herself permission to feel emotions and to begin replacing her perfectionism and self-criticism with compassion.🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.Alex's information:The Self-Healing MINI Method, a Free 3-day mini-course for you: https://bloomhealthconsulting.com/get-the-minicourseWebsite: bloomhealthconsulting.comAlex’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bloomwithalex

Alisha’s boundless energy crashed into constant fatigue, palpitations, anxiety, digestive problems, and skin issues. Was it triggered by moving in with her partner or was that a coincidence? Or was it connected to being severely bullied as a teenager?🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.

Hilde has had physical symptoms for 25 years, adversity during childhood, stressful personality traits, and a kind and supportive boyfriend. Understanding how all of these are connected will be the foundation for her healing.🛜 Visit our website www.symptomatic.me🧑‍💻 Experiencing chronic pain or illness?Learn more from the 12-Question Self Assessment. https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz🧠 Knowledge becomes healingExplore common conditions: https://www.symptomatic.me/commonconditions📚 Start your recoveryFree public resources: https://www.symptomatic.me/treatment-plan🧑‍⚕️ For practitioners and studentsClinical tools and guidance: https://www.symptomatic.me/learningprogram🎤 Share your storyBe featured on the podcast: https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043👩🏻‍🏫 Advantages of Membership in theATNS Community: https://www.symptomatic.me/membership💵 Support the missionDonate to expand awareness: https://givebutter.com/XJtTyC💡About ATNSThe Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing the science of chronic pain and illness. Led by volunteer clinicians, researchers, and advocates, ATNS provides education, tools, and support for the diagnosis and treatment of neuroplastic conditions. We bridge research with real-world care—helping people reclaim their lives.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Neuroplastic Symptoms01:20 Hilde's Journey with Neuroplastic Pain05:16 Exploring Pelvic Pain and Its Origins08:38 Childhood Symptoms and Their Impact14:14 Family Dynamics and Emotional Challenges19:03 Relationships and Emotional Regulation23:15 The Connection Between Emotions and Physical Symptoms24:21 Triggers from Childhood Experiences25:09 Navigating Relationships and Emotional Triggers26:19 Self-Worth and Deserving Love29:09 The Conflict of Emotions30:34 Understanding and Expressing Anger32:03 The Importance of Acknowledging Emotions34:37 Imagining Childhood Experiences36:49 Admiring the Resilience of the Inner Child38:50 Embracing All Emotions39:58 The Healing Process and Emotional Flooding42:15 Doubts About Diagnosis and Healing44:05 The Growing Awareness of Mind-Body Connection

In this episode of the Story Behind the Symptoms podcast, Dr. David Clarke interviews Karen Ash, who shares her extensive journey with neuroplastic symptoms, particularly migraines. She discusses overcoming guilt associated with taking time for herself, rediscovering her passions, and navigating emotional challengesIf you would like to be a guest on this podcast, please fill out the form below.Note: we can interview only a limited number of those who apply.https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043

Ben's story reveals that chronic symptoms can be linked to an unrecognized deep emotional root. Once he discovered neuroplastic recovery therapies, everything changed. But healing was not just physical—it meant understanding how much he had overcome. “Having been through so much for so long, suffering was something that was just normal to me. So when I was no longer suffering, I almost felt like I didn't know what to do." Can you relate? Listening to his story might change how you see your own.

In this episode, Dr. David Clarke speaks with Jeannie Kulwin, a chronic pain and stress coach, about her extensive journey with neuroplastic symptoms. Jeannie shares her experiences starting from early physical symptoms in her 20s, the escalation of her condition, and the various treatments she sought, including traditional and alternative methods. She discusses the impact of her diagnosis of fibromyalgia, the challenges of chronic fatigue, and the emotional toll of her symptoms. Ultimately, Jeannie highlights the turning point in her healing journey when she discovered the mind-body connection and how understanding her symptoms led to significant improvements in her health.

In this episode of Story Behind the Symptoms, Narinder shares her journey from chronic pain to healing through neuroplastic recovery therapies. She emphasizes the significance of finding support and community, as well as the role of evidence-based healing in recovery.

In this episode, Scotty Stiles shares how he recovered from 15 years of debilitating symptoms that had deep roots in his early life.Are you experiencing chronic pain or illness? These resources may help https://www.symptomatic.me/atns-public.Are you a practitioner treating patients with neuroplastic symptoms? These resources may help https://www.symptomatic.me/practitionerExplore other common neuroplastic conditions https://www.symptomatic.me/commoncond...Would you like to tell your story in a future episode? Please fill out the guest application for consideration. https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043Follow us on social media at @symptomatic.me.The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms teaches research-based treatment to relieve chronic pain and illness not caused by disease or injury but rather by learned neural pathways in the brain. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by physicians and psychologists.

Bailey suffered from unexplained back pain for over 5 years. After just one session with her pain reprocessing therapist, her pain lowered to a 2 out of 10.Are you experiencing chronic pain or illness? These resources may help https://www.symptomatic.me/atns-public.Are you a practitioner treating patients with neuroplastic symptoms? These resources may help https://www.symptomatic.me/practitionerExplore other common neuroplastic conditions https://www.symptomatic.me/commoncond...Would you like to tell your story in a future episode? Please fill out the guest application for consideration. https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043Follow us on social media at @symptomatic.me.The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms teaches research-based treatment to relieve chronic pain and illness not caused by disease or injury but rather by learned neural pathways in the brain. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by physicians and psychologists.

Rebecca endured years of debilitating neuroplastic symptoms, from gut issues to shoulder pain. She shares how she uncovered the role of childhood stress and suppressed emotions—and found lasting relief.Are you experiencing chronic pain or illness? These resources may help https://www.symptomatic.me/atns-public.Are you a practitioner treating patients with neuroplastic symptoms? These resources may help https://www.symptomatic.me/practitioners-1Explore other common neuroplastic conditions https://www.symptomatic.me/common-conditionsWould you like to tell your story in a future episode? Please fill out the guest application for consideration. https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043Follow us on social media at @symptomatic.me.The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms teaches research-based treatment to relieve chronic pain and illness not caused by disease or injury but rather by learned neural pathways in the brain. We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit founded by physicians and psychologists.

When a person experiences pain or illness but doctors find no disease or damage to explain it, their symptoms become a medical mystery. To unravel the enigma, David Clarke, MD, finds The Story Behind the Symptoms. He looks for clues in the guest’s present and past, just as he has for over 7,000 people throughout his career. Many of these unexplained symptoms stem from neuroplastic processes—pathways in the brain and nervous system that are learned in response to stress, trauma, and adversity, often starting in childhood. But when these patterns are uncovered and understood, this knowledge becomes healing without the need for invasive procedures or long-term medical treatment.If you would like to be a guest on this podcast, please fill out the form below.Note: we can interview only a limited number of those who apply.https://form.jotform.com/243224080632043