We were lucky to catch up with Nyle Biondi recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Nyle thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Over the course of your career, have you seen or experienced your field completely flip-flop or change course on something?

I’m in the middle of a U-turn in my field. The consensus is shifting, and most people still don’t realize that chronic pain is a mind and body issue, not just a body issue. We now have research that shows chronic pain, unlike acute pain, is an issue in the brain and nervous system, not the body itself. When we work with the brain and nervous system to understand what is going on, we can get to the root cause and turn the pain signals off for good. Medical and mental health professionals are just beginning to understand this but many still treat chronic pain through the body which can create temporary, but not permanent, relief.

Nyle, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?

I’m Nyle Biondi, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with over 18 years of experience helping people heal and transform their lives. My journey into this field began with a deep desire to help others, which has been a core part of who I am for as long as I can remember. I’ve always been fascinated by the ways we relate to ourselves and others, and I knew early on that I wanted to dedicate my life to supporting people in finding peace, connection, and fulfillment.

When I first started my career, I focused on helping people understand their stories—what shaped them and why they felt the way they did–in order to live more functional lives. While that’s valuable work, I found over time that many people were still stuck, even after gaining deep intellectual insight into their struggles. In 2019, after a years-long battle with my own chronic pain, I finally started finding relief through exploring the mind/body connection with chronic pain. I took a deep dive into learning as much as I could, in order to heal my own pain as well as the chronic physical and emotional pain of others.

What I discovered was that learning how to disentangle from my physical pain, also required me to disentangle from emotional pain in ways I had never known how to do before. As I embarked on this journey, I realized that true healing requires more than understanding—it’s about releasing the pain we carry in our bodies and learning tools to create meaningful change in the present. That felt-realization shifted the course of my work.

Today, my focus is on shorter-term, impactful work that combines cutting-edge modalities with compassionate support. I specialize in working with people who are motivated and ready to get out of long-term physical and emotional pain. My clients are people who already have a deep understanding of their challenges but feel stuck in old patterns, weighed down by past experiences, or unable to fully move forward. My work helps clients bridge the gap between insight and transformation.

What sets me apart is the practical, effective approach I bring to the table. I don’t just help clients talk about their problems—I teach them tools that they can start using right away to feel lighter, more connected, and more in control. I’m also deeply committed to my own healing, and I bring that lived experience into my work. I know firsthand how transformative the right tools can be, and I’m passionate about sharing them with others.

One of the things I’m most proud of is the impact I’ve seen my work have on clients’ lives. Whether it’s someone finally breaking free from a pattern that’s held them back for decades or someone finding peace after years of pain, it’s incredibly rewarding to watch people step into their fullest potential.

For anyone considering working with me, here’s what I want you to know: healing is possible, no matter how heavy things feel right now. My goal is to make the process as practical, accessible, and effective as possible. Whether you’re struggling with old wounds, relationship challenges, or chronic, physical pain, I’m here to help you find the tools that will create real, lasting change. Let’s work together to help you move forward with greater ease, freedom, and joy.

Training and knowledge matter of course, but beyond that what do you think matters most in terms of succeeding in your field?

Beyond training and knowledge, the most important factor for succeeding in this field is doing your own healing work. As therapists and healers, we can only guide clients as deeply as we’ve gone ourselves. True empathy, understanding, and the ability to hold space for transformation come from firsthand experience.

For me, this means continually investing in my own growth. When I notice feeling stuck or unable to move through something effectively, I take it as an opportunity to learn and expand. My journey healing from chronic pain, for example, has profoundly deepened my understanding of the mind-body connection. It taught me not only how to heal myself but also how to guide others in harnessing their inner resources for healing.

This field requires us to remain curious, humble, and willing to evolve. When we do our own work, we show up for our clients with greater authenticity, compassion, and confidence. That, in turn, creates a space where real transformation can happen.

Can you share a story from your journey that illustrates your resilience?

When I think about resilience, I’m tempted to share the story of how I endured years—maybe even decades—of chronic pain in silence. But in hindsight, that’s the version of resilience I grew up believing in: pushing through and toughing it out.

True resilience, for me, has been redefined over the past five years as I’ve committed to healing from chronic pain. It’s not about enduring; it’s about transforming. I’ve learned how to stop numbing myself and, instead, to truly feel and release emotions and stress from my body. I’ve discovered the power of self-compassion, replacing the harsh inner critic with kindness and understanding. I’ve worked to identify core wounds that were holding me back and to rewire the neural pathways keeping me stuck in old patterns.

Resilience, for me, is about staying present with myself—even when it’s hard—instead of disconnecting or avoiding. It’s about choosing healing and growth over mere survival, and I’m proud of how that shift has allowed me to thrive in ways I never thought possible.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.healingwithinpsychotherapy.com, https://healyourchronicpain.thinkific.com
• Instagram: @healyourchronicpain
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/painfreepathway
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nyle-biondi-886619a
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@HealYourChronicPain

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