Pain Free for Life

Episode 142: Energy boundaries: protecting your progress

Taking care of your health involves more than following a treatment plan, eating well, or getting enough exercise. The demands of everyday life, from stressful relationsh

Episode 141: Ask Dr. Rob: Staying the Course When Healing Takes Time

Starting a wellness journey often comes with excitement, motivation, and a clear vision of what you hope to achieve. But what happens when progress slows down, your routi

Episode 140: Woman's Voice

Women experience significant physical, hormonal, and emotional changes throughout their lives, yet many of their health concerns are overlooked, misunderstood, or simply

Episode 139: Season 5 Kickoff Celebration: Living the PFFL Way, Not Just Learning It

Welcome to Season 5 of the Pain Free for Life Podcast! Dr. Rob Vanbergen kicks off a brand-new season by reflecting on how Pain Free for Life has evolved, what the team

Episode 138: Season 4 Wrap-Up: What We've Learned, Where We're Headed

As we wrap up Season 4 of the Pain Free for Life Podcast, Dr. Rob Vanbergen reflects on the biggest lessons, recurring themes, and most impactful conversations from the p

Episode 137: Neuroplasticity, Hormesis, and circadian lifestyle with Dr. Eleanor Stein, MD

Chronic pain and chronic illness are often viewed through a purely physical lens, but what if one of the most powerful healing tools is the brain itself? In this conver

Episode 136: The Inner Bonding Path to Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Health with Dr. Margaret Paul

What if one of the missing pieces in healing chronic pain isn't another treatment, but the way you relate to yourself? In this thought-provoking conversation, Dr. Rob V

Episode 135: Pain Relief in 4 simple steps with Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum, MD

Pain is not something you simply have to live with. In this conversation, Dr. Rob Vanbergen sits down with renowned physician and bestselling author Dr. Jacob Teitelbau

Episode 134: The Energetic Body: Frequencies That Heal

Energy medicine is often misunderstood, but at its core, this conversation is really about communication inside the body. Dr. Rob Vanbergen explores the idea of the ene

Episode 133: Pet Longevity Medicine: How to Help Your Pet Live Longer and Happier with Dr. Kevin Toman, DVM

In this episode, Dr. Rob Vanbergen sits down with veterinarian and longevity expert Dr. Kevin to explore what truly supports a longer, healthier life for our pets. From n

Episode 132: Ask Dr. Rob: Nutritional Therapy & Supplement Tips

Most people approach nutrition and supplements with one of two extremes—either trying to do everything at once or relying on quick fixes to fill the gaps. But real healin

Episode 131: Nutrition & Pain—Foods That Fuel or Flame Inflammation

Pain is not just structural—it's biochemical, neurological, and deeply influenced by your internal environment. And one of the biggest factors shaping that environment is

Episode 130: Harmonizing Women's Health: Women's Wellness Across Life Stages

Women's health is often overlooked, misunderstood, or reduced to surface-level symptoms—but the reality is far more complex. In this roundtable conversation, Dr. Rob Vanb

Episode 129: The Empowered Patient: Taking Charge of Your Healing

Healing chronic conditions requires more than just the right protocol or device. In this episode of the Pain Free for Life Podcast, Dr. Rob Vanbergen explores one of th

Episode 128: Ask Dr. Rob: Spring Protocol Adjustments + Emotional Healing

Spring can bring shifting symptoms, emotional waves, and a sense that your healing is suddenly becoming unpredictable. In this episode of the Pain Free for Life Podcast

Episode 127: Spring Into Healing, Preparing for Seasonal Transitions

Healing can feel overwhelming, especially when you're trying to figure out protocols, tools, priorities, and what to focus on first. In this episode of the Pain Free fo

Episode 126: Healing Through Movement, Gentle Exercise and Pain Relief

Movement can feel intimidating for people living with chronic pain, fatigue, or long-term injuries. But in this episode of the Pain Free for Life Podcast, Dr. Rob Vanberg

Episode 125: Chronic Conditions: Hope Through Microcurrent

Chronic conditions can feel confusing and discouraging, especially when symptoms linger and progress comes in waves.  In this episode of the Pain Free for Life Podcast,

Episode 124: Sailing through Surgery with Dr. Shiroko Sokitch

Recovering from surgery doesn't have to mean months of pain, swelling, and slow progress. In this episode of the Pain Free for Life Podcast, Dr. Rob Vanbergen sits down

Episode 123: The Gut-Brain Connection: Healing Starts in the Belly

Digestion is not separate from pain. It is not separate from mood, fatigue, inflammation, or nervous system regulation. In many ways, healing really does start in the bel