Episodes 51
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jan 2025
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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About This Podcast

Welcome to the Pain Free Living channel — I’m Bob Allen, an osteopath treating pain since 2008, covering everything from back and neck pain to headaches, fibromyalgia, stress-related tension, and movement anxiety. While I know a lot about physical therapy, mental health is not my area of expertise, so I am working with Clare Elsby, an experienced Therapy coach who will cover that side of your wellbeing. We look at a range of topics, including the way your nervous system works, how to manage stress, why everyday habits affect your pain, and how simple movement (not gym-floor torture!) and self-regulation can help you feel and function better. If you want evidence-based advice, real-life explanations and practical steps to move with confidence, hit subscribe and start your Pain Free Living journey. #UnderstandingYourPain #PainEducationExperts #MovementMatters #PainFreeStrategies #StressAndPain

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S3E7 S3 Ep 7 - How Money Worries Affect Your Body and Mind

Jun 08, 2026 11m Transcript

Have money worries ever kept you awake at night, triggered headaches, or left you feeling overwhelmed and stuck?In this episode of the Pain Free Living Podcast, osteopath Bob Allen and therapy coach…

S3E6 S3 Ep 6 - Can Your Boss Make Your Back Pain Worse?

May 13, 2026 11m Transcript

In this episode of the Pain Free Living Podcast, osteopath Bob Allen and positive psychology coach Clare revisit low back pain, but with a twist.This time, we’re asking: can your boss, your job, or…

S3E5 S3 Ep 5 - Why Your Pain Can Feel Worse Around People (And Better At Home)

Mar 24, 2026 16m Transcript

If you have a pain problem, have you ever noticed how it can feel less 'painful' when you’re at home, but flares up when you have to go out, whether it's to work, a social event, or just a quick trip…

S3E4 S3 Ep 4 - Why Your Pain Improves on Holiday (Stress & Your Nervous System Explained)

Mar 10, 2026 11m Transcript

In this episode of the Pain Free Living Podcast, osteopath Bob Allen and positive psychology coach Clare Elsby explore a question many people notice but rarely understand:Why does your pain often…

S3E3 S3 Ep 3 - The Pain of Not Being Believed – When Your Symptoms Are Dismissed

Feb 24, 2026 16m Transcript

If you’ve ever left an appointment feeling unheard, doubted, or dismissed, this episode is for you.On this week’s Pain Free Living Podcast, Bob Allen, osteopath, and Clare Elsby, positive psychology…

S3E2 S3 Ep 2 - The Myth About Pain Recovery (Why It’s Not a Straight Line)

Feb 18, 2026 15m Transcript

In this episode of the Pain Free Living podcast, Bob Allen (osteopath) and Clare Elsby (therapy coach) unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of recovery, looking at why the journey from pain to…

S3E1 S3 Ep 1 - Has Your Pain Become Your Identity? (The Comfort Trap No One Talks About)

Feb 11, 2026 12m Transcript

Bob Allen, osteopath and co-host of the Pain Free Living podcast, and Clare Elsby, positive psychology coach and therapist, explore a subject most health professionals quietly notice — but rarely say…

S2E15 The Pain Free Living podcast is 1 year old 🎂

Jan 28, 2026 2m Transcript

In this short episode, Bob Allen, osteopath, and Clare Elsby, therapist and coach, pause to celebrate the Pain Free Living Podcast's first birthday.What began as a small, slightly nerve-wracking…

S2E14 S2 Ep 14 - AI in Healthcare (Part 3): Where AI Can Actually Help

Jan 20, 2026 16m Transcript

In this episode, Bob Allen, osteopath and movement specialist, and Clare Elsby, therapy coach, conclude their three-part series on AI in healthcare by focusing on its real-world benefits.You’ll find…

S2E13 S2 Ep 13 - AI in Healthcare: The Pitfalls You Need to Know (Part 2)

Jan 13, 2026 26m Transcript

Welcome to another episode of the Pain Free Living podcast hosted by Bob Allen, osteopath, and Clare Elsby, therapy coach.This is part two of our series exploring the use of AI in healthcare and…

S2E12 S2 Ep 12 - AI in Healthcare: What You Really Need to Know (Part 1)

Dec 10, 2025 18m Transcript

Welcome to the latest episode of the Pain Free Living podcast with hosts Bob Allen (osteopath) and Clare Elsby (therapy coach).Have you ever heard of Artificial Intelligence (AI)?If you said no, then…

S2E11 S2 Ep 11 - The Fear That Makes Pain Worse — And How to Fix It

Dec 02, 2025 7m Transcript

Welcome to the Pain Free Living podcast with co-host and Therapy coach Clare Elsby. In this solo episode, she explores a challenge many people face without realising it: the fear of pain and how it…

S2E10 S2 Ep 10 - It Hurts Here… But the Problem’s There! Understanding Referred Pain

Nov 25, 2025 6m Transcript

You’re with Bob Allen, osteopath and co-host of the Pain Free Living podcast, and in this solo episode, you’ll find out why the pain you feel isn’t always coming from the place you think.We’re…

S2E9 S2 Ep 9 - Regulating Your Nervous System - What you need to know

Nov 18, 2025 10m Transcript

Welcome to another epsode of the Pain Free Living podcast with your co-hosts Clare Elsby (therapy coach) and Bob Allen (osteopath).In this episode Clare is flying solo to talk to you about one of the…

S2E8 S2 Ep 8 - Why “5 Exercises to Fix Your Back Pain” Rarely Work

Nov 11, 2025 6m Transcript

Thanks for joining me for the latest episode of the Pain Free Living podcast where I'm flying solo (though Clare’s never far away!).In this episode, Bob explains that low back pain isn’t a diagnosis…

S2E7 S2 Ep 7 - The Hidden Risks of Exercise (and Why Movement Is Still Medicine)

Nov 04, 2025 25m Transcript

Thanks for joining us for the latest episode of the Pain Free Living podcast with your hosts Bob Allen (osteopath) and Clare Elsby (therapy coach). In this one, you’ll find out why most exercise is…

S2E6 S2 Ep 6 - Exercise Is Movement Medicine, let's Find the Right Fit for You

Oct 28, 2025 31m Transcript

Welcome to the latest Pain Free Living podcast with your hosts Bob Allen (osteopath) and Clare Elsby (therapy coach). This episode is part 2 of 3, where we provide a breakdown on how we see exercise…

S2E5 S2 Ep 5 - Why Exercise is Movement Medicine

Oct 21, 2025 20m Transcript

You’re with Pain Free Living hosts Bob Allen (osteopath) and Clare Elsby (therapy coach), and this week we aim to take the fear out of exercise.If that word makes you roll your eyes or groan, you’re…

S2E4 S2 Ep 4 - Choosing the Right Osteopath and/ or Therapy Coach (Without the Guesswork)

Oct 14, 2025 21m Transcript

You’re with Bob Allen (osteopath) and Clare Elsby (therapy coach), your hosts on the Pain Free Living podcast. In this episode, you’ll find out how to choose the right therapist for you, whether…

S2E3 S2 Ep 3 - Osteopathy and therapy coaching demystified - mind or body?

Oct 07, 2025 17m Transcript

Welcome to the latest Pain Free Living podcast with your hosts Bob Allen (osteopath) and Clare Elsby (therapy coach). In this episode, you’ll find out exactly what to expect in your first osteopathy…

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Pain Free Living has published 51 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.

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Pain Free Living is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 14m.

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