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Let’s Live Now

Dr. Rachel Hollander’s blog on mindful living

for recovery from chronic pain & neuroplastic disorders

and for ongoing wellness of mind, body & spirit

Post # 7:  8 Practical Takeaways from the 2025 ATNS Conference to Heal Neuroplastic Symptoms

Post # 7: 8 Practical Takeaways from the 2025 ATNS Conference to Heal Neuroplastic Symptoms

The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS) encompasses about 1000 practitioners and members of the general public from practically every continent. The 2 ½ day annual ATNS conference last month in beautiful Boulder, Colorado buzzed with excitement among a “tribe” of 350 people. Get ready for the “red pill” paradigm shift and learn 8 conference takeaways for healing neuroplastic symptoms.

By Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH

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Post #2: Mind-Body Healing Through Neuroplasticity

Post #2: Mind-Body Healing Through Neuroplasticity

Neuroplasticity describes how the brain responds to life experiences, and emotional and structural injury, by creating new neural circuits, not just in childhood, but throughout the lifespan. The interrelationship of thoughts, emotions, and hormones can create debilitating health conditions. Fortunately, guided techniques and emotional processing can produce healing.

by Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH

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Post #1: Mindful Courage
Mindfulness, Courage, Neuroplastic Symptoms, Chronic Pain, Fear, Therapy Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH Mindfulness, Courage, Neuroplastic Symptoms, Chronic Pain, Fear, Therapy Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH

Post #1: Mindful Courage

Mindfulness means being fully present in the now.  Yet it does not disregard the past or future.  Be mindful and courageous in confronting your past experiences and in guiding your future to free yourself from chronic pain and neuroplastic symptoms.

by Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH

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