Podcast Library
SECTION 1: Recent Podcasts (2022-2025)
Title: The Mind-Body Healing Journey
Billy Peterson Podcast: Harnessing Your Wealth (?Health) Episode: 61
Date: August 2025
Description: Dr. Schechter joins Billy Peterson to discuss the complexities of chronic pain, emphasizing the mind-body connection and emotional roots of pain. Topics include the limitations of traditional medicine, the importance of patient participation in recovery, the power of belief in healing, and the need for a shift this episode focuses extensively on TMS and mind-body medicine.
Title: The Mind and Fitness Podcast
Date: August 2024
Description: Dr. Schechter returns after 6 years!
Discusses recent books, projects, and conditions he continues to see in clinic.
Link: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/337-dr-david-schechter-is-back/id1291091376?i=1000665236594
Title: Exploring the Mind-Body Syndrome with Dr. Maya Novak
Date: May 2023
Description: In-depth discussion of neuroplastic pain, the Type T personality, journaling as treatment, and the evolution of TMS understanding with modern neuroscience research.
Link: https://www.mayanovak.com/podcast/ep21-david-schechter/
Title: Dizziness as a PPD with Dr. Yonit Arthur
Date: August 2023
Description: Video podcast discussing dizziness as a psychophysiologic disorder.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTSbc-DSSp8
Title: TMS Global Roundtable with Tovah and Rose
Date: September 2022
Description: "Patients Who Don't Improve Quickly" -
Video podcast discussion.
Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2xmuhYdjok4
Title: Back Talk Doc: The Brain-Pain Connection
Date: March 2022
Description: Dr. Sanjiv Lakhia interviews Dr. Schechter about how the brain impacts physical pain and the research behind mind-body medicine.
SECTION 2: Educational Interviews (2020-2021)
Title: Facebook Live with Dr. John Stracks
Date: 2020
Description: Great questions and insightful answers from two experienced TMS doctors. Link: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?ref=watch_permalink&v=572798633407288
Title: In-Depth Discussion with Dr. Dan Ratner
Date: 2020
Description: Video podcast exploring doubt, TMS, and pain in depth.
Link: https://youtu.be/-3JFHvMX48o
Title: Mind-Body Medicine with Dr. David Schechter
Podcast: Back Doctor with Dr. Robert Watkins IV
Date: 2020
Description: Dr. Robert Watkins IV, orthopedic spine surgeon to professional athletes, interviews Dr. Schechter about mind-body medicine, treatment of athletes, pain management, relaxation techniques, and non-operative treatment for spine pain. This conversation bridges traditional spine surgery perspectives with mind-body approaches to chronic pain.
Link: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/966-back-doctor-29197375/
Title: Elevation Recovery Podcast
Date: February 2020
Description: "Healing from Chronic Pain Step-by-Step" featuring Dr. Schechter and Daniel G. Lyman, LCSW. Comprehensive discussion of alternative approaches to chronic pain, the Type T personality, and practical healing strategies.
Link: https://elevationrecovery.com/tms/
Title: Affirmations & Health
Date: 2020
Description: Brief podcast about using affirmations to improve health.
SECTION 3: Clinical Topics & Sports Medicine (2018-2023)
Title: Healing Pain Podcast: Think Away Your Pain
Date: March 2023
Description: Dr. Joe Tatta interviews Dr. Schechter about Tension Myoneural Syndrome and mind-body approaches to pain. Link: https://integrativepainscienceinstitute.com/latest_podcast/david-schechter-think-away-pain/
Title: Curable: Psychology and Sports Injuries
Date: October 2018
Description: Interview with Laura Seago exploring the connection between psychology and sports medicine.
Link: https://www.curablehealth.com/podcast/david-schechter-md-sports-medicine-psychology-mindbody
SECTION 4: Media Appearances
Title: ABC 7 News Segment
Date: 2017
Description: Excellent TV coverage of mind-body medicine and chronic pain.
Link: https://abc7.com/stress-anxiety-fear-emotions/2403483/
SECTION 5: Topics Summary
Here are the main topics covered across all interviews:
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Understanding TMS/Neuroplastic Pain - What it is and how it works
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Modern Neuroscience Research - fMRI studies and recent clinical trials
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The Type T Personality - Common traits in chronic pain sufferers
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Treatment Approaches - Education, journaling, psychotherapy
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Dr. Sarno's Legacy - Continuing and evolving his pioneering work
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Success Stories - Real patient outcomes and recovery rates
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Difficult Cases - Patients who don't improve quickly
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Sports Medicine Integration -
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Psychology's role in injury recovery Chronic vs. Acute Pain - Why they require different approaches
SECTION 6: Learn More
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