Episode 80 : The Motivation Trap – Why Avoiding Pain Can Keep Us Stuck

When you’re living with chronic pain, trying to avoid it can actually keep you stuck. In this episode, Maureen explores how the brain’s drive for safety can turn into a cycle of fear and frustration—and how shifting toward meaningful goals can help break it.

Learn how dopamine, the “Middle Way,” and small steps forward can help you build momentum and start moving toward a fuller life—even with pain.