{"podcast":{"title":"The Mind Change Podcast","slug":"the-mind-change-podcast-6447530","podcast_index_feed_id":6447530,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/e552d897-74a3-473c-b075-9e5c48e09957","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/the-mind-change-podcast","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2024/4/18/18/db362876-0b70-4784-89e6-367a1f07fb40_Podcast_Cover_White_3000.jpg","author":"Mind Change","episode_count":140,"summary":"Welcome to The Mind Change Podcast, where we explore the power of rewiring your subconscious mind for personal transformation. Join host Heather McKean as she shares insights, practical tools, and success stories to help you take control of your mind and create the life you desire. Discover how to overcome challenges, break free from limiting beliefs, and tap into your full potential. With expert interviews and actionable steps, each episode empowers you to reprogram your subconscious mind and achieve personal growth. Subscribe to The Mind Change Podcast on your favorite platform and join our community of like-minded individuals on a journey of transformation. Together, we're changing the world, one mind at a time.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-06T08:17:24.022158+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mind-change-podcast-6447530"},"episode":{"title":"Neck Pain: The Hidden Emotional Causes","slug":"neck-pain-the-hidden-emotional-causes","published_at":"2025-08-18T10:00:07+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mind-change-podcast-6447530/neck-pain-the-hidden-emotional-causes","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mind-change-podcast-6447530","url":"https://www.mindchange.com/","audio_url":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/b93b9953-3df7-429e-9fff-ed698f94cc51/stream.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Heather McKean uncovers the hidden emotional and subconscious patterns that may be fueling your chronic neck tension, stiffness, or pain. Sharing her personal journey of years of failed medical treatments—including surgery—Heather explains how unspoken truths, rigid beliefs, perfectionism, and childhood coping mechanisms can keep your body locked in pain. You’ll learn how to recognize these patterns, address the real root causes, and take your first steps toward lasting relief and emotional freedom. What we covered in this episode: 💆‍♀️ Neck Pain’s Complexity – Often physical and emotional. 🧠 Mind-Body Bridge – Neck connects thoughts and feelings. 💔 Heather’s Story – 15 years of pain healed by addressing trauma. 👧 Childhood Roots – Early neglect, control, or criticism. ⚖️ Emotional Triggers – Control, fear, resentment, feeling trapped. 🔄 Rigidity – Inflexible thinking and resistance to change. 🙊 Suppressed Truths – Fear of speaking up or conflict. 🎭 Secondary Gains – Pain can give rest or avoid issues. 🛠 Healing Steps – Face truths, set boundaries, release burdens. 🌀 Mind Change – Rewire patterns for lasting relief. 👉 Full resources, courses &amp; community: mindchange.com 👍 Like what you hear? Follow &amp; leave a review to help others find the show. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy","meta_description":"In this episode, Heather McKean uncovers the hidden emotional and subconscious patterns that may be fueling your chronic neck tension, stiffness, or pain.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":815,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-mind-change-podcast-6447530/episodes/neck-pain-the-hidden-emotional-causes/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-mind-change-podcast-6447530/neck-pain-the-hidden-emotional-causes.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}