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Body Awareness, Pain Relief & Personal Agency with Mari Hodges
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- Beyond Binge Eating
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- Oct 9, 2025
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- 2985
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Summary
In this episode, I sit down with Mari Hodges—pain specialist, Alexander Technique teacher, and founder of the PainSavvy Walk &Talk program—to explore how subtle body awareness, nervous system regulation, and the power of the pause can help us shift chronic pain, reconnect with our bodies, and reclaim agency over our lives. Here’s what we cover in the episode: • Why chronic pain is more than a physical issue—and how perception, stress, and emotion shape the experience of pain • What the Alexander Technique really is (hint: it’s not about “sitting up straight”) and how it cultivates embodied mindfulness • How the pause can help disrupt compulsive patterns like binge eating and perfectionism • The science of body schema—and how to clarify your brain’s mental map of your body for lasting relief • Somatic strategies to increase flexibility, awareness, and choice—especially for those healing from disconnection, trauma, or burnout Mari brings clinical expertise, somatic depth, and grounded compassion to this conversation, making it essential for anyone navigating chronic pain, supporting others in recovery, or seeking a deeper relationship with their body. 00:00 – Intro 00:58 – Who is Mari Hodges? 02:12 – What is the Alexander Technique? 04:35 – Muscle tone, posture, and the “Goldilocks” balance 06:26 – Subtle movements and whole-body awareness 07:25 – Emotional and postural interconnection 10:02 – Letting go of “posturing” and exploring habitual patterns 12:51 – How Alexander Technique helps those disconnected from their bodies 14:04 – The power of the pause and building agency through awareness 18:24 – Enjoying the pause instead of suffering through it 20:09 – Returning to inner balance through attention and presence 22:05 – Mini guided Alexander Technique session begin…