For those who've tried everything and still can't shake chronic pain...
You know your pain is real. You've been to doctors, done the PT, and tried the medications. Maybe you've gotten temporary relief, but nothing lasts. Your MRI shows "some arthritis" or "mild degeneration." But that doesn't explain why your symptoms are so intense.
Meanwhile, you're missing out on life. The hiking trip you had to cancel. The activities you've stopped doing. The moments with your family when you're too uncomfortable to be fully present.
Here's what most doctors won't tell you: When pain becomes chronic, it's almost always because your nervous system has learned a protective pattern and gotten stuck there. Your brain is creating pain as a danger signal, even when there's no actual damage that needs protecting.
This isn't about positive thinking or "it's all in your head." It's neuroscience. And it means your pain can change.
I know this because I lived it. I spent nearly 10 years with chronic migraines and over a year with debilitating body-wide pain. I tried everything—medications, specialists, alternative therapies. Nothing worked until I understood what was actually happening: my nervous system was stuck in danger mode.
Once I learned how to retrain it, everything changed.
But my recovery was messy. I cobbled together information from multiple sources, made mistakes, and took longer than I needed to. I created Retraining Chronic Pain so you don't have to figure this out alone.
This isn't another pain management program. I’m not teaching you to cope with symptoms. Instead, we’re addressing why they persist in the first place. You'll learn the neuroscience, practice evidence-based techniques, and create a personalized plan to get back to the life you've been missing.
Over 5 weeks, you'll:
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Understand why your pain persists (and why it's not about structural damage).
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Learn specific practices to retrain your nervous system.
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Reclaim movements and activities you've been avoiding.
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Build a sustainable recovery plan that lasts beyond this program.
If you're exhausted from trying treatments that only provide temporary relief, and you're ready to address the root cause, this program is for you.
Your pain has been loud enough. It's time to give your nervous system a different message.
I hope you'll join me.
With Gratitude,
Rob Lieblein
“In the final analysis, it was learning to orient myself to sensations of discomfort in a new way, in a curious way, that freed me from chronic pain. I am grateful for Rob’s wisdom that has guided me back to a pain-free life.”
- Joey M., Denver CO
Your Nervous System Got Stuck.
Here's What That Means.
When pain first started, your brain did exactly what it's designed to do: it created a danger signal to protect you.
But when pain becomes chronic, your nervous system often gets stuck in that protective mode long after any original injury has healed. It's like a smoke detector that keeps going off after the fire's been put out.
And sometimes there's no injury at all. The alarm just starts sounding on its own.
This is called neuroplastic pain, and it's not a character flaw or a sign that you're broken. It's a pattern your brain learned. But what the brain has learned, it can unlearn.
A Different Approach to Chronic Pain
Retraining Chronic Pain steps outside the traditional chronic pain paths and offers a "third way."
Traditional Path 1
Physical treatments that assume pain equals damage (and keep disappointing you when the relief doesn't last).
Traditional Path 2
Pain management programs that teach you to 'cope' with symptoms (which feels like resigning yourself to a limited life).
The New, 3rd Path
Retraining Chronic Pain
Teaching your nervous system that you're safe, so your brain can finally turn down the danger signals.
This approach is grounded in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), which was studied in a breakthrough pain study at the University of Colorado.
The results: 66% of participants had clinically significant pain reduction compared to just 20% in the placebo group.
But here's what the research doesn't capture: what it feels like to trust your body again. To plan a trip without fear. To move freely without calculating the cost.
That's what this program is really about. Not just pain reduction, but reclaiming your life.
“I worked with Rob over the course of 2 months. Over this time I have had a huge shift in my mindset. I found myself immersed in health anxiety, constantly feeling like there must be something wrong with me, which manifested as a continuous cough and back pain. We worked on understanding TMS and different methods to help with this. I have completely let go of this belief to the point I can't remember what it feels like to have that belief. I have learned how to cope better with stressful situations and show compassion to myself and others. My cough has almost completely subsided and I am aware of triggers. If back pain arises, it usually goes within a day, whereas before it would be weeks.”
- Jess W., Seaton UK
Life Changes When Your Nervous System Knows It's Safe.
Imagine waking up and your first thought isn't about assessing your pain level.
Imagine saying yes to the hiking trip, the weekend away, or playing with your kids. All without that oppressive thought of "can my body handle this?"
Over 5 weeks, you'll move from confusion and frustration to clarity and confidence.
You'll understand why your pain has persisted despite everything you've tried.
You'll learn specific, evidence-based practices to retrain your nervous system.
And you'll start reclaiming the activities and the identity you've been missing.
Most importantly: You'll learn that your pain isn't a life sentence. It's a pattern your brain learned, and patterns can change.
You won't just learn about pain neuroscience, you'll apply it. And you'll feel the difference in your body when your nervous system finally gets the message that it's safe.
Here's What's Included When You Join...
5 Weekly Live Coaching Sessions (90 Minutes)
Each week, our small group (15 max) will gather to explore the latest science around chronic pain and symptoms, and techniques to foster recovery.
Sessions are recorded and will be available to view within 36 hrs.
Program Workbook
With helpful exercises to support you throughout the course.
Private Facebook Group
Connect with others in the program. Discuss the course materials. Share experiences. Offer and receive support in a community of people who “get it.”
Email Support
Have a question you forgot to ask during a session? Need clarification on a concept or technique?
I'll do my best to get back to you with minimal delay.
"Rob’s natural gifts: an intuitive, clear, and grounded presence and non-judgmental inquiry, allowed him to skillfully point me back in the direction of myself time and time again. I feel more sure of myself and more clear about what is needed to be my best self. Thank you, Rob!”
- Stephanie K., San Francisco CA
Curriculum Overview
Module 1: If Nothing's Wrong, Why Does It Hurt So Much?
What your doctors couldn't explain, and what modern pain science reveals.
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Discover why your pain is real even when tests come back "normal" and why structural findings (like MRI results) often don't explain chronic pain.
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Learn how your brain creates pain, and why understanding this changes everything about how you approach recovery.
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Understand the difference between acute and chronic pain, and why the treatments that work for injuries don't work for persistent symptoms.
Module 2: Why Your Brain Won't Let This Go
How chronic pain becomes a nervous system habit, and how habits can change.
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Explore how your nervous system gets stuck in protective mode, keeping you in a cycle of pain, fear, and tension even when there's no actual danger.
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Uncover the hidden connections between stress, emotions, and pain without blame or judgment, just neuroscience.
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Learn practical nervous system regulation techniques to shift from threat response to safety and begin changing your pain patterns.
Module 3: What Actually Changes Pain
Evidence-based practices to retrain your nervous system from the inside out.
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Learn somatic tracking and pain reprocessing techniques: evidence-based practices that help your brain unlearn pain patterns.
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Practice approaching pain with curiosity instead of fear, and experience how this shift in attention can change your sensations in real-time.
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Reclaim movements you've been avoiding through gentle, mindful exploration that sends safety signals to your nervous system.
Module 4: Getting Back to Life Without Making It Worse
How to safely return to the activities you love, and handle setbacks if they arise.
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Create your personalized graded exposure plan to safely return to the activities and life you've been missing.
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Learn how to navigate setbacks and flare-ups without panic or catastrophizing, so temporary increases don't derail your progress.
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Build a sustainable daily practice that fits your life and supports long-term recovery beyond this program.
Module 5: Integration & Next Steps
A month after starting, what's working, what's hard, and where you go from here.
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Share your progress and get live coaching on any obstacles or questions that have come up as you implement what you've learned.
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Celebrate wins with your cohort and gain inspiration from others' breakthroughs and insights.
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Map out your personalized recovery roadmap and explore options for continued support on your path to a life free of chronic pain.
Plus, You'll Get These Special Bonuses
Bonus #1
Somatic Tracking - Guided Audio Practices
Getting started with somatic tracking on your own can be challenging. These two short recordings will help get you started with confidence.
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Track 1: For use during periods of mild-moderate discomfort, trains your nervous system to attend to sensations with curiosity and objectivity.
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Track 2: Focuses on awareness of neutral or pleasant sensations. Best during times when symptoms are more severe.
Bonus #2
Your Guide to Handling Flare-Ups
Symptom flare-ups can be unnerving, but they're also common and not a sign that you're regressing.
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This short guide takes you through a step-by-step protocol to use during the first 20 minutes of an unexpected symptom flare.
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An excellent and reliable tool to help keep your nervous system from going into panic mode.
Bonus #3
Video: What Only Breath Can Do
Techniques to Settle the Nervous System
Mastering a few simple breathing techniques can be one of your most powerful tools for grounding an over-sensitized nervous system. This video guides you through:
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Three different practices that can be used almost anytime, anywhere.
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Modifications for specific circumstances and your personal preferences.
About Rob
I recovered from over a year of debilitating, body-wide pain and symptoms through a hit-or-miss combination of books, videos, podcasts, and other resources focused on mind-body approaches for neuroplastic symptoms.
That experience inspired me to help others find their way out of pain and back to life, without all the guesswork and overwhelm that I encountered.
I hold certifications as a Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) Practitioner, Mindbody Syndrome Practitioner, and Holistic Life Coach.
Additionally, I offer something you won’t find in most practitioners in this field: over 20 years of experience teaching mindfulness meditation and leading group dynamics and team-building programs for educators and other professionals.
That background enables me to offer clients a specific skill set, including the ability to create a group environment where people feel safe enough to slow down, look inward, and honestly explore their experiences.
Those qualities mean a lot in a program that asks you to sit with sensation, examine fear-based patterns, and reflect on your relationship with pain.
What You'll Get When You Join
Here's everything you'll receive:
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Five weekly live coaching sessions: Join our small group (limited to 15 participants) to learn, practice, reflect, and ask questions. These sessions are designed to be interactive and engaging. Each session is 90 minutes long. (7.5 hours of live coaching).
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Access to weekly session recordings: We'll cover a lot each week, so you can always go back and review anything that needs additional reinforcement.
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Program workbook: With exercises, prompts, and resources to support you throughout the course.
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Private Facebook Group: Connect with others in the program. Discuss course materials. Ask questions and share your experience.
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Email Support: Need clarification on something from a live session? Have a question you'd rather not share in the Facebook group? I'm just a click away, and I'll make it a point to get back to you promptly.
PLUS these bonuses:
BONUS 1: Somatic Tracking Guided Audio Practices — Two versions to get you started on one of the most foundational practices in the program.
BONUS 2: "When Symptoms Spike" — A step-by-step protocol for handling symptom flare-ups without panicking. A helpful resource even after the course ends.
BONUS 3: "What Only Breath Can Do" — In this video, I take you through 3 foundational breathing exercises for settling the nervous system, along with modifications for each one.
Frequently Asked Questions
Training Chronic Pain is for people who've been experiencing chronic pain or other symptoms for at least 3 months, and have ruled out serious medical conditions with a licensed healthcare provider.
It's for those who are ready to do the work of retraining their nervous system, because you know real change takes more than passive treatment.
People with chronic back, neck, or shoulder pain, chronic migraines and tension headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue (CF/ME), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and many other conditions tend to respond well to Pain Reprocessing Therapy and other approaches you'll learn in this program.
The program is NOT appropriate for those whose symptoms are due to cancer, MS and other autoimmune conditions, or recent structural damage from surgery or trauma.
“Rob is an intuitive, kind, and supportive coach. He was able to create a safe, healing space immediately, which established a sanctuary for inner work and progress. Rob’s learning points, activities, and the resources he provided were enlightening and were useful tools for challenging myself and receiving new insights. I gained much from Rob’s skilled facilitation, and feel that through the coaching process I have reconnected to my true self.”
- Heidi W., Boise ID
IMPORTANT: Retraining Chronic Pain is for educational purposes and should not be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition. While the approaches taught in this course are based on a substantial and growing body of research on pain science and neuroplastic symptoms, results can vary widely among individuals and there is no guarantee of symptom relief. Always consult with a licensed healthcare professional before pursuing a mindbody approach to any symptoms you may be experiencing. Click here for complete information.
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