You've been told "it's all in your head" — and honestly? It is.
Just not in the dismissive way they meant.

In this episode, Vivian introduces the Threat Bucket — a mind-body metaphor for your nervous system's total load of stress and perceived threats.

Discover why your brain creates pain as protection (not punishment), how stress, past injuries, poor sleep, and even what you eat all pour into your bucket — and most importantly, how to empty it so your nervous system can finally relax and heal.

This isn't about what's wrong with your body. It's about what your brain perceives as threatening — and how you can teach it to feel safe again.

From sensory systems like vision and balance to the ripple effects of emotional stress, Vivian explains how your unique bucket fills up — and the practical steps to start emptying it.

What You'll Learn:

• What the Threat Bucket is — and why it's the key to understanding chronic pain
• How your brain accumulates stress, trauma, and sensory input to decide what's safe vs painful
• Why chronic pain persists even after your injury heals
• How vision, balance, and other sensory systems directly impact your posture, pain, and energy
• The first steps to emptying your Threat Bucket — so your nervous system can stop protecting and start healing

This Episode Is For You If:

• You've tried stretching, massage, chiro, PT — and the relief only lasts a few days
• You're tired of being told "just relax" or "it's stress" without understanding why
• You want to understand the neuroscience behind why your body feels the way it does
• You're ready to stop treating symptoms and start addressing the root cause

What You'll Walk Away With:

• A new framework (the Threat Bucket) for understanding your pain
• Clarity on why "trying everything" hasn't worked — and what to try instead
• The first step to helping your brain feel safe enough to heal

Resources Mentioned:

• Free Workshop: Retrain Your Brain
  • Learn 3 simple neuro drills to help your brain feel safe again — so your body can finally relax, heal, and move without pain.
  • DM "WORKSHOP" on Instagram @daywithviv to save your spot.
• Curious to learn more about SCOLIOFITNESS™? — DM Vivian to learn more about her signature approach blending physical therapy, neuroscience, and mind-body healing for people with scoliosis and chronic pain.

Coming Up Next Episode:

You've heard of the gut-brain connection — but do you actually know how it works?

Next week, Vivian breaks down the science behind your microbiome, your mood, and how your gut health shapes your nervous system and emotional resilience — plus gut health tips to navigate the holidays without wrecking your progress.

🔗 Connect with Vivian:

• Website: https://www.daywithviv.com/
• Instagram: @daywithviv
• YouTube: @scoliofitness
• Get your free guide: 5 Simple Stretches for Your Spine

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