Chronic pain affects 1 in 4 adults globally, and women are disproportionately affected. We're often told it's in our head, even by our doctors. But what if it's in our nervous system? In this powerful episode of the Uncover Your Eyes podcast, Dr. Meenal Agarwal explores the groundbreaking topic of Central Sensitization with guest Dr. Shabita Teja, a dual-trained Naturopathic Doctor and Pharmacist who shares her deeply personal and medical journey with chronic abdominal pain. Dr. Teja was one of the first patients in British Columbia to receive a spinal cord stimulator for Central Sensitization—a nervous system condition that continues to fly under the radar of traditional healthcare. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient living with chronic pain, or someone passionate about mental health, physical health, and healthcare innovations, this episode will expand your understanding of pain, the mind-body connection, and the power of self-advocacy in healing. 🎯 You'll uncover: ✅ The difference between acute & chronic pain ✅ What Central Sensitization is—and why it's often misdiagnosed ✅ How the nervous system rewires itself in chronic pain states ✅ When pain needs treatment (and when it doesn't) ✅ Neuroplasticity and pain ✅ Dr. Teja's courageous path through stigma, surgery, and recovery ✅ Why self-advocacy is the missing link in navigating the healthcare system At Uncover Your Eyes, host Dr. Meenal Agarwal brings visibility to the unseen struggles in healthcare, opening real conversations around mental health, physical wellness, and the emotional weight of being told "it's all in your head." This episode isn't just about pain—it's about validation, education, and empowerment in a healthcare system that too often overlooks the full human story. 🎧 Tune in and join Dr. Meenal Agarwal as we reimagine what it means to be well in today's complex healthcare system. Because healing starts with understanding—and Uncovering Your Eyes. Learn more about Dr. Shabita Teja on Instagram @Dr.ShabitaTeja.ND and at TejaWellness.Ca Subscribe to Uncover Your Eyes on your favorite podcast platform and YouTube, and learn more about Dr. Meenal on Instagram @Dr.MeenalAgarwal

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