# 251. Why Pain Flares Happen (And What They Really Mean) | Jane Hogan

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Podcast: [Wellness By Design](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wellness-by-design-4066410)
Published: 2026-04-08T10:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Have you ever felt hopeful… only to have your pain suddenly spike again? 👉 Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/whypainpersists Chronic pain flare-ups can feel like you're back at square one but what if they're not setbacks at all? Learn what to do during a pain flare so you can calm your nervous system and return to healing faster. In this episode of Wellness by Design, you'll discover why flares happen, the hidden patterns behind them, and how stress, fear, and even your thoughts can trigger these responses. Most importantly, you will be walked through a simple, in-the-moment reset you can use to signal safety to your body and ease the flare. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni In this episode, you'll learn: ⏰ 00:00 - Introduction ⏰ 02:28 - Understanding Pain Flares and Setbacks ⏰ 08:22 - Recognizing Patterns in Pain Flares ⏰ 11:34 - Common Triggers for Pain Flares ⏰ 16:27 - Flares as Signals, Not Setbacks ⏰ 19:12 - Managing Pain Flares Effectively ⏰ 22:23 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing ***** Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves. Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a…

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