The Pain–Anxiety Connection: Future Directions in Clinical Practice

In this series, host Catherine Glass speaks with David Cosio about  the complex and often overlooked relationship between anxiety and chronic pain. They explore the neurobiological underpinnings of both conditions, how they influence each other, and what the future of integrated pain management may look like, from AI to psychedelics and beyond.  0:47 - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy  3:17 - Anxiety and Chronic Pain  5:50 - ‘Let Them’ Concept  8:09 - David's Book  10:07 - Book Section Recommendations  11:20 - Lifestyle Factors  12:00 - Grief and Chronic Pain  14:06 - Delayed Reaction to Grief