Mind Your Body

Mind Your Body

Welcome to "Mind Your Body", where we explore explore the science of how we process and experience pain and provide evidence-based approaches to mind-body care. Join us as we expose cutting-edge treatments and therapies that are revolutionizing the way we care for our bodies and minds. Your host, Dr. Zev Nevo, a serial empath and trauma-informed physician, is board-certified in both Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Regenerative Medicine. He is the founder and medical director of the Body and Mind Pain Center in Los Angeles, CA. Are you ready for in-depth insights and practical advice on how to achieve optimal physical health and well-being? Tap into the amazing potential of mind-body medicine. It's raw and refreshingly authentic, so plug in and get ready to be motivated, educated, inspired, and empowered to make a change in your life today. Host: Zev Nevo, DO Board-Certified: – Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation – Regenerative Medicine Founder/Medical Director: – Body and Mind Pain Center (Los Angeles, CA) Pain and Trauma-Informed Therapies: – Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Certified Practitioner – Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) Certified Practitioner – Integrative Somatic Trauma Therapy (ISTT) Certified Practitioner – Heartmath Intervention Certified Practitioner – Polyvagal-Informed (Polyvagal Theory/PVT) – Internal Family Systems (IFS) Informed – Emotional Awareness & Expression Therapy (EAET) JOIN OUR COMMUNITY: https://www.mindbodyrehabilitation.com

Episodes

July 1, 2025 18 mins

Navigating Pain: A Personal Journey with Dr. Zev Nevo


In this deeply personal episode of 'Mind Your Body,' host Dr. Zev Nevo shares his recent struggles with severe pain and an upcoming spine surgery. He discusses the emotional and physical challenges of being both a physician and a patient, offering insights into the mind-body connection and the importance of metacognition. Dr. Nevo also reads a compelling poem he wr...

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Rewiring Habits: Overcoming Pain and Redefining Self

In this episode of 'Mind Your Body', Dr. Zev Nevo explores the intricate relationship between habits, pain, and self-identity. He discusses how habitual behavior patterns, particularly those related to movement and posture, can perpetuate physical pain and emotional distress. Dr. Nevo shares insights on the necessity of retraining the body and mind to break free from pai...

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Understanding Habits: The Science of Mind-Body Patterns


In this episode of 'Mind Your Body,' hosted by Dr. Zev Nevo, we explore the profound impact of habits on our thoughts, actions, and bodily movements. Dr. Nevo delves into the science behind habit formation, explaining how neural pathways in our brains become reinforced through repetition. He discusses how these ingrained habits, whether beneficial or detrimental,...

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Exploring the Mind-Body Connection: How Personality Affects Pain Perception


In this episode of 'Mind Your Body,' Dr. Zev Nevo dives into the fascinating interplay between personality and pain perception. Dr. Nevo, a board-certified physician in physical and regenerative medicine, shares his insights on how individual personality traits can shape one's experience of pain. He discusses how cultural messages and per...

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Unlocking Pain Communication: Beyond Words and Numbers

In this episode of 'Mind Your Body,' Dr. Zev Nevo explores the complex relationship between mind and body in the context of pain. He delves into neuroception and the challenges of describing internal pain to others. Drawing on insights from thinkers like Federico Faggin, Dr. Nevo emphasizes the importance of creative language and vivid metaphors in effective pain commu...

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Exploring Polyvagal Theory: The Power of Co-Regulation in Pain Management

In this episode of Mind Your Body, Dr. Zev Nevo delves into how our nervous system continuously scans for safety or threats, and how this impacts our experience of pain. He introduces the concept of co-regulation, the dynamic process where individuals help each other manage emotional and physiological states, and discusses its profound implications for those s...

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Exploring Pain: Understanding Our External Environment


In this episode of 'Mind Your Body,' host Dr. Zev Nevo delves into the complex relationship between our senses and pain perception. Building upon previous discussions on interoception and pain as more than mere sensation, Dr. Nevo explains how our sensory experiences and nervous system responses to our external environment influence our perception of safety and th...

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In this episode of Mind Your Body, Dr. Zev Nevo continues exploring the complex world of pain, diving into concepts like homeostasis, allostasis, and the role of the nervous system. Dr. Nevo explains different types of reflexes and how emotional states can manifest physically. Emphasizing the importance of learning the body's language, he discusses the impact of trauma on our nervous system and introduces the idea of interocep...

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Understanding the Pain Experience


In this episode of Mind Your Body, Dr. Zev Nevo delves into the complex science of pain perception, explaining how our brains and bodies interpret pain beyond mere physical sensations. He reveals the significance of our emotional and psychological states in shaping our pain experiences and discusses the concept of neuroplastic pain. By understanding the role of our mindset and past experiences,...

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April 4, 2025 18 mins

Mind Your Body: The Power of Mindfulness with Dr. Zev Nevo

In this episode of 'Mind Your Body,' Dr. Zev Nevo introduces the importance of awareness and mindfulness as fundamental skills for achieving optimal physical health and well-being. He discusses how mindfulness — present moment awareness — allows us to truly experience and observe our thoughts, emotions, and sensations without reacting to them. By recogniz...

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In this inaugral episode, Dr. Nevo will share his vulnerable experience navigating being a chronic pain patient and physician. 

Discover the challenges that led to his transformation of practice and patient care to develop a unique "ecosystem of wellness" which aims to create a community and multidisciplinary support for those seeking holistic biopsychosocial care for chronic pain.

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