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Ep 50: Chronic Pain Recovery Without Surgery: The DOC Journey Explained by Dr David Hanscom

Ep 50: Chronic Pain Recovery Without Surgery: The DOC Journey Explained by Dr David Hanscom

Update: 2025-11-18

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Pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka welcomes former Seattle spine surgeon Dr David Hanscom to reframe chronic pain as a mind–body, fight-or-flight issue, not just structure. He shares his DOC (Direct Your Own Care) Journey tools: education, expressive writing, active meditation, sleep, and vagus-nerve stimulation. He also explains how cultivating safety and connection supports lasting healing.

Connect with David Hanscom, MD: https://backincontrol.com

Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live

Discover the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

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Ep 50: Chronic Pain Recovery Without Surgery: The DOC Journey Explained by Dr David Hanscom

Ep 50: Chronic Pain Recovery Without Surgery: The DOC Journey Explained by Dr David Hanscom

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