Aligned With Dr. Nicole Addison

With Dr. Nicole Addison we discuss how when we think about healing, we often focus on the physical changes - getting stronger, recovering movement, returning to normal. But what about the emotional journey? The...

Fear isn't just an emotion—it's a survival system that has shaped human behavior for thousands of years. But what happens when the very system designed to protect us begins limiting our lives? In this episode of Aligned...

<p>Most people think pain is a direct signal of damage in the body—but the reality is far more complex and far more empowering.</p><p>In this episode, we break down why pain can feel so intensely physical, localized...

<p>What if pain isn’t actually coming from your body the way you’ve been taught?</p><p>In this episode, we break down one of the most important concepts in modern pain science: pain requires the brain.</p><p>Your...

<p>Most people think walking is simple.<br>It’s not. It’s a full-body coordination masterpiece… and your low back is tired of taking the blame when it goes wrong.</p><p>In this episode, we break down what’s actually...

<p>If you’re feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, or deeply alone — this episode is for you.</p><p>This isn’t a pep talk. It’s a reminder that you are not broken, not weak, and not failing at life. It’s a gentle...

<p>If you’ve ever wondered why motivation feels harder than it “should,” why rest never feels like enough, or why your body seems resistant no matter how much effort you put in — this episode is for you.</p><p>In You’re...

<p>If you’ve ever said “it’s fine” while slowly lowering yourself onto the floor… this episode is for you.</p><p>In this episode, we talk about the strange, funny, very human ways people adapt when pain becomes part of...

<p>You’re stretching. You’re exercising. You’re showing up.</p><p>So why does it still hurt?</p><p>In this episode, we unpack one of the most frustrating experiences in healing: doing all the “right” things and still...

<p>Healing isn’t always a quiet, passive process - sometimes it’s active, messy, and full of choices. In this episode, we explore what it really means to step back into life after pain, injury, or burnout. From...

<p>Pain, stiffness, and fatigue can quietly make people feel like their body is failing them - or that getting older automatically means feeling worse. In this episode, we gently challenge that belief.</p><p>You’ll...

<p>What if getting older didn’t have to mean getting weaker, stiffer, or less confident in your body?</p><p>In this episode, Dr. Addison breaks down what high-quality research really shows about mobility and aging - and...

<p>If your low back keeps “acting up” but scans are clean, treatments don’t last, and the pain keeps coming back - this episode is for you.</p><p>In Part 2 of Why the Low Back Isn’t the Problem, we go deeper into the...

<p>Low back pain isn’t random - and it’s rarely just a “back” problem.</p><p>In this episode, we break down the mechanics of the pelvis, sacrum, and SI joints through the lens of functional anatomy. Instead of chasing...

<p>Plantar fasciitis isn’t just a foot problem — it’s a whole-body story. In this episode, we break down what’s really going on when that heel pain shows up and why simply rolling your arch isn’t the long-term...