Pain As A Catalyst For Change

Solo Episode with Dana Smith

Meet BBA’s host, Dana Smith, a massage therapist and life coach with over 11 years of experience working with people on a healing and transformation path.

In this episode, she explores the deep connection between physical pain and emotional well-being.

Dana shares her professional evolution from massage therapy to broader healing and transformative practices, driven by her clients' struggles with chronic pain and identity shifts.

She discusses body neutrality and how detaching from the story of pain aids in managing it.

Dana also reflects on her personal chronic pain experiences, emphasizing the importance of a compassionate relationship with one’s body.

In both of her practices, Dana strives to create a safe space for her clients to explore their physical and emotional sensations without judgment. She advocates for gentle facilitation as a way to avoid stalling the growth process by overwhelming the nervous system.