Move Your Mindset: Part 1 with Bryn Marhefka

Are you stuck in a negativity spiral when you think about the pain you're feeling?

Is the story you are telling yourself about your pain filled with hopelessness and fear?

Are you looking for place to start for flipping your mindset as you go through your healing journey?

Check out Part 1 of my discussion with Transformation Coach, Bryn Marhefka, for 3 Tips for Changing Your Pain Story!

We both have had our struggles with chronic pain: myself with nerve damage in my right arm since birth and Bryn with intense pelvic pain for almost two years. We understand the challenges, the hopelessness, and the unhealthy mindset patterns that can happen when pain is a constant part of your life. You CAN change your mentality though! Taking action to implement these tips can help you feel more supported and positive as you continue on your journey towards feeling freedom in your body.

In this first part, we both talk about our stories and the first tip you can start with today! Stay tuned for the last two tips next week.

If you want to connect with Bryn, check her out on Instagram @bryndaylor! 

You can also reach out to me @thefasciaremedy

• How does mindset impact chronic pain and healing?

  Mindset plays a major role in how the nervous system processes pain. Fear, hopelessness, and negative thought patterns can keep the body in a state of protection, increasing pain signals. Shifting mindset helps calm the nervous system and creates an internal environment where healing is more likely to occur.

• What does it mean to change your “pain story”?

  Your pain story is the narrative you repeat to yourself about what your pain means—such as “this will never get better” or “my body is broken.” Changing your pain story doesn’t mean ignoring pain; it means reframing it in a way that reduces fear, increases agency, and supports forward movement.

• Can mindset shifts really help if my pain is physical?

  Yes. Pain is influenced by both physical inputs and the nervous system’s interpretation of threat. Even when pain has a physical component, mindset work can reduce nervous system overactivation, improve resilience, and prevent fear-based patterns from amplifying symptoms.

• Where should I start if I feel stuck in a negative pain mindset?

  Awareness is the first step. Begin noticing the language you use when thinking or talking about your pain. From there, you can start questioning whether those thoughts are facts or learned patterns—and gently replace them with more supportive, neutral perspectives.

• Is mindset work meant to replace physical approaches to pain?

  No. Mindset work is most effective when paired with physical strategies like fascia release, movement, and body awareness. Addressing both the physical body and the mental-emotional patterns creates a more complete and lasting healing approach.description