In this episode of Honestly Speaking with three60+, “Unspoken Pain: The Mental Health-Osteoarthritis Connection,” we go beyond X-rays and diagnoses to explore the emotional burden of joint pain—and how addressing it can transform your healing journey.Host Anjana Vaswani is joined by Dr. Pooja Sharma, an experienced emotional counselor and therapist, and Dr. Darshan Bafna, a renowned orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee and hip replacements. Together, they break down how conditions like anxiety, depression, and chronic stress can deepen physical symptoms and make recovery harder.They discuss:The emotional stigma around asking for helpHow stress worsens joint pain and inflammationLinks between mental health and pain perceptionThe vicious cycle of pain, isolation, and helplessnessSmall, practical steps to improve emotional well-beingHow therapy, mindset, and medical treatment can work togetherThis isn’t about toxic positivity or ignoring pain. It’s about honoring both the emotional and physical challenges of osteoarthritis—and finding a more empowered, supported path forward. Guests: • Dr. Pooja Sharma – Emotional Counselor & Therapist • Dr. Darshan Bafna – Orthopedic Surgeon, Knee & Hip Replacement SpecialistWhat You’ll Learn: ✔️ How emotions impact physical pain ✔️ Why stress and depression can make OA worse ✔️ The role of mindset in joint health and healing ✔️ Practical ways to care for mental well-being ✔️ When to seek help—and why it’s not “begging” ✔️ How to rebuild confidence and quality of life[00:15] Why asking for help isn’t weakness [01:25] What osteoarthritis takes from your quality of life [02:50] The stress-pain connection: what research says [04:05] How emotional isolation worsens joint conditions [05:40] Real patient stories: when pain becomes emotional [07:15] The benefits of therapy for chronic pain patients [08:45] What caregivers and family often misunderstand [10:00] Mindset shifts that support healing [12:30] Final thoughts: treating body and mind🔔 Subscribe to Honestly Speaking with three60+ for more real conversations that combine Ayurveda and modern medicine. 📩 Know someone battling arthritis and emotional overwhelm? Send this episode their way—it could change how they heal.

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