In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explains why expectations matter in healing, how progress is often misunderstood, and what realistic recovery actually looks like. Through a real patient story, she highlights why looking at the whole picture — not just one symptom — is essential for long-term improvement.

Pain is real — but it’s rarely just physical. In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explains how the nervous system processes pain, why imaging doesn’t always explain symptoms, and how stress and sleep influence pain levels.

In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explains how the nervous system affects healing, including stress, fight-or-flight responses, and why relaxation is essential for recovery, sleep, and pain relief.

Healing rarely happens overnight. In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explains why recovery takes time, how the body adapts to long-term stress and pain, and what realistic progress actually looks like.

In this episode, Dr. Karen Chase explains her integrative approach to healing and why looking beyond symptoms matters. Learn how the body adapts over time, why tests don’t always tell the full story, and what supporting the whole system really means.

In this first episode of Suncoast Whole Health, Dr. Karen Chase introduces the purpose behind the podcast and the philosophy that guides her work. This show isn’t about quick fixes or miracle cures — it’s about helping health and healing make sense.

You’ll learn what “whole health” really means, why symptoms don’t happen in isolation, and how understanding the body as a connected system can change the way you approach pain, stress, and long-term wellness.

This episode sets the foundation for everything that follows.