Have you ever had PAIN that just wouldn’t go away? The kind that makes you reach for anything—meds, ice packs, distractions—just to get through the day? In this episode of The Real, I get vulnerable about my own experience with tooth pain, and how it became a deeper reflection on the ways we all live with pain—physical, emotional, and mental.Pain doesn’t always come as a sudden crisis. Sometimes it’s the quiet, daily discomfort we choose to push through. The stress we carry. The heartbreak we numb. The exhaustion we bury under busyness. We tell ourselves we’re fine, we show up for work and family, but underneath it all—we’re hurting.And often, instead of facing that pain, we buffer it. We pour another glass of wine. We overwork ourselves. We scroll for hours. We get wrapped up in other people’s problems.Those buffers numb the pain for a while, but they also prolong it. They keep us from real healing. And just like my friend who ignored his hip injury until it became permanent, the pain we avoid today can shape our lives tomorrow.So how do we know when to push through, and when to stop and deal with what’s hurting? In this episode, I share a simple three-part framework that can help:1. Check the Source. Your body doesn’t lie. Is the discomfort normal growth—like sore muscles after a workout—or is it something deeper that needs attention? Sometimes, it’s not just about pushing through. It’s about making that call, asking for help, or giving your body and mind what they truly need.2. Identify your Buffers. What habits are you using to avoid pain? Food, work, alcohol, scrolling, drama—none of these make the pain disappear. They just delay it. By noticing your buffers, you bring them into the light without judgment. Awareness is the first step toward change.3. Do One Brave Thing Today. You don’t have to fix everything at once. Real healing starts with one small, uncomfortable action. Maybe it’s scheduling the doctor’s appointment, saying the hard truth out loud, or simply asking for support. One brave step today can change your tomorrow.Pain is part of being human, but it doesn’t have to define our story. In fact, learning how to face pain with honesty and courage can become one of the most powerful catalysts for growth.So let me ask you: What’s your version of the toothache? What pain are you managing instead of healing? And what would happen if you faced it—just a little—today?Join me for this raw and real conversation about pain, buffering, and what it takes to truly heal.

Ver todos los episodios