Pain Explained

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• Overview

  Pain Explained is a structured mind–body course developed by Dr Adele Stewart, a GP with over 30 years of experience and a specialist interest in pain neuroscience. The programme builds on the Explain Pain model, showing how pain is generated by the brain and can be transformed through understanding. It combines education with mindfulness and self-compassion practices to help people change their experience of chronic pain.

• How It Works

  • Delivered as a 5-week live online course via Zoom, with 1.5-hour sessions.

  • Offered as a Mindfulness & Pain Explained audio course, delivered over 20 weeks via WhatsApp or Insight Timer, with weekly audios, meditations, and reflective prompts.

  • Individual Pain Explained appointments are available for those seeking one-to-one support, usually 1–6 sessions depending on need.

• Worth Knowing

  • The programme integrates modern pain neuroscience with trauma-sensitive psychotherapy, mindfulness, and self-compassion.

  • It bridges education with experiential practice, making Explain Pain principles practical and embodied.

  • Dr Stewart also offers related services including chronic pelvic pain therapy, individual psychotherapy, and mindfulness retreats.

• What People Found Useful

  • Participants often value the clear explanation of pain neuroscience and how it reframes their symptoms. (adelestewartmbi.com)

  • The combination of education and mindfulness practices is frequently described as helpful for reducing fear and improving resilience. (mtia.org.au)

  • The donation-based audio version has been noted as a more accessible entry point for those unable to attend live courses. (form.jotform.com)

• Typical Costs

  • Live Zoom course: runs once or twice a year, pricing not publicly listed

  • Audio course: offered on a donation basis, delivered weekly over 20 weeks

  • Individual consultations: AUD $275–340 (with rebates reducing cost by AUD $75–198)

  Approximate conversions:

  • AUD $275 = £145 / €170 / US$180

  • AUD $340 = £180 / €210 / US$225

• Discounts + Affordability

  • The audio version operates on a donation basis, making it widely accessible.

  • Rebates are available for Australian patients accessing one-to-one consultations.

• Links

  • Main course page: adelestewartmbi.com/services/pain-explained

  • Audio course sign-up: form.jotform.com/250442436770859

  • Teacher profile: mtia.org.au