Mike Williams

I recently had the tremendous pleasure of being a guest on the "Heal with Grace" podcast!

Hosted by Grace Secker, a trained holistic psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and nervous system coach, the "Heal with Grace" podcast delves into the interconnected realms of mental, physical, and spiritual health, and offers a unique blend of personal stories, professional insights, and practical tools for healing.

I really loved being part of this conversation with Grace. In this podcast I share how my journey from finance to healing work was shaped by growing up with parents who had chronic pain. Together, we explore how subconscious beliefs, stress, and identity patterns shape our physical experiences—and how understanding these hidden dynamics can unlock true healing. I also share real client stories and practical ways to reconnect with the body, shift limiting patterns, and establish a sense of safety for lasting relief.

We discuss:
-How stress, emotions, and subconscious beliefs influence chronic pain
-What Hakomi is and how it helps uncover the root causes of pain
-The connection between self-worth, control, and physical symptoms
-How pain can reflect unmet needs and emotional barriers
-Why slowing down is key to healing and nervous system regulation
-The power of curiosity and experimentation in the healing process
-When deeper emotional work may be needed beyond PRT
-How to make sustainable, integrated shifts for long-term recovery

I hope you'll give it a listen! Check it out below, or give it a listen on all major podcast platforms.

If you enjoy the conversation, please consider leaving a positive review on your podcast platform of choice so more people can tune in and listen to our chat! Thank you!!

64. The Underlying Needs of Chronic Pain with Mike Williams In this episode, Grace welcomes Mike Williams, a former investment banker turned pain reprocessing and somatic therapy practitioner. Mike shares how his jour...

Kickstarting my "Ask the Expert" series for 2025 next week and would love to have you there!

Join me live on Tuesday, February 18th at 530pm Central time.

» Ask questions and find out more about how your chronic pain might be solved
» Learn about Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and the neuroscience of chronic pain in a short, interactive talk
» Experience a guided Somatic Tracking practice, a key tool for solving chronic pain

Free & live on Zoom!

This is a great opportunity for you if:

» You’re newly exploring why you have pain, and you’d like to learn more about the science of why pain becomes chronic
» You’ve been practicing Somatic Tracking a bit on your own, but aren’t certain if you’re doing it right or you want a bit of live guidance
» You’re thinking about trying Pain Reprocessing Therapy, or have heard about it before, and you’re curious to learn more
» You’d like the chance to ask someone who works with chronic pain clients everyday using PRT and mindfulness tools your questions!

I look forward to seeing you there! Learn more & register here: www.somamike.com/groups

👇🏼👇🏼Overheard this week in my practice. TWICE.

An important part of chronic pain relief is feeling validation, resonance, and connection with those we're working with.

It increases the felt-sense of safety in our systems, which lowers the volume significantly on pain.

In fact, JAMA Psychiatry recently published its report "Physician Empathy and Chronic Pain Outcomes" that shows just that (see 2nd slide).

In fact, empathy comes in ahead of lumbar spine surgery, opioids, and non-pharmacological treatments in successfully treating chronic pain!!!🤯

Trust your gut. Work with a practitioner that gets it and gets you.