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Now, before our episode begins, here's a quick word from today's sponsors.

Welcome to this guided meditation that will help you deal with chronic pain.

We'll use a technique called somatic reprocessing, which will help your brain relate to those sensations differently. Begin by finding a comfortable position, either sitting or lying down,

whatever feels right to you in this moment.

Take a nice deep breath,

filling all the way up into your chest

and down into your belly.

Hold.

And then exhale, release.

And as you let that air just fall back out, you can slowly and gently close your eyes.

Okay. You can slowly and gently close your eyes. Let yourself settle in.

Putting aside any distractions.

This time is just for you

to help yourself feel better.

And you deserve that.

Yeah. and you deserve that. Now take another deep breath in,

filling your lungs completely.

And then slowly let it go.

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