Episode 111: Vanquishing Back Pain

With guest Esther Gokhale

October 01, 2024

This Episode Vibes About...

Lyndsay Soprano talks with Esther Gokhale about how our bodies aren’t broken—we’ve just forgotten how to use them. Esther shares how her own back pain led to the creation of the Gokhale Method, a posture-based approach rooted in ancestral movement. They cover simple, practical shifts—like stretch sitting—that can ease pressure and realign the spine. This episode is clear, empowering, and a reminder that lasting pain relief might start with how you sit.

Backpain
Healthy Posture
Cultural Impact on Posture
Self-Confidence in Healing
Mental + Emotional Health
Structural Integrity
Holistic Pain Relief Methods
Chronic Pain and more!

Show Notes

Esther Gokhale, the creator of the Gokhale Method, joins Lyndsay Soprano to share her transformative approach to back pain and posture. Drawing from her own experience with debilitating pain during pregnancy, Esther sheds light on the root causes of spinal discomfort, focusing on how modern habits have distorted natural postures.

Instead of labeling the human body as flawed, Esther explains how our misuse of it is the real issue. Her method emphasizes techniques like “stretch sitting” to realign the spine and relieve pressure naturally. Simple adjustments to daily routines can create lasting relief, demonstrating that effective pain management is within reach for everyone.

Listeners will find practical steps to regain control over their bodies and reclaim a pain-free life through these thoughtful, anthropological insights into posture and structural health.

Episode Highlights:

(00:00) Introduction to Chronic Pain and Healing

(02:33) Understanding Back Pain and Its Impact

(04:53) Esther Gauklai’s Journey with Back Pain

(09:57) The Gokhale Method: A New Approach to Pain Relief

(17:49) Posture, Movement, and Emotional Health

(26:09) Hope and Healing: A Message for Chronic Pain Sufferers