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The Pain Factor

The Pain Factor

Written by: A Project Fourtress Podcast
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What is pain? Where does it come from? Is there anything we can do to control it, overcome it, even leverage it?

This podcast is a comprehensive exploration of physical, mental, and emotional pain. Through shared information, personal narratives, and professional insight, we aim to understand this complex reality.


We want to be clear: this is not a self-help podcast. It is about fostering accountability while maintaining a human approach to sensitive issues. Religion, mysticism and positive thinking are things we purposefully, and adamantly, distance ourselves from.

Before facing the challenge, we get to know it better. This is what this podcast is about.

Join us on this essential quest for understanding, empowerment, and ultimate freedom.

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Episodes
  • TPF #16: Lisa Franz - A Life to Love

    TPF #16: Lisa Franz - A Life to Love
    Jan 9 2026

    In this conversation, Lisa Franz, a nutrition coach and trainer, discusses the multifaceted nature of pain and its impact on life quality, particularly in relation to nutrition and weight loss. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the deeper sources of pain, the role of shame and motivation in weight loss, and the necessity of consistency in achieving long-term health goals. Lisa shares her personal journey from a life of discomfort to one of fulfillment, encouraging listeners to embrace discomfort as a part of growth and to strive for a life they love.

    You can learn more about Coach Lisa at nutritioncoachingandlife.com

    Follow her on Instagram: #nutritioncoachingandlife

    The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast.

    Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please visit fourtress.org.
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    53 mins
  • TPF #15: Judy Gaman - Pain, balance and being at peace

    TPF #15: Judy Gaman - Pain, balance and being at peace
    Jan 2 2026

    Judy Gaman is the CEO of Executive Medicine of Texas, an award-winning author, speaker, and host of the Stay Young America! Podcast

    In this conversation, she shares her insights on pain, its management, and the interconnectedness of emotional and physical health. With over 25 years in the healthcare industry, she emphasizes the importance of recognizing pain as a valid experience and understanding its origins.

    You can learn more about Judy's work and journey at https://www.judygaman.com/

    The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast.

    Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please visit fourtress.org.
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    56 mins
  • TPF #14: Darkness and Light

    TPF #14: Darkness and Light
    Nov 21 2025

    In this episode of TPF, we explore the interaction between darkness and light. We discuss how true victory isn't about eliminating darkness entirely, but about understanding how to navigate and "walk on" it. The conversation concludes by challenging the fear of shadows, reframing them as the ultimate indicator of brightness.

    The Pain Factor is a Project Fourtress podcast.

    Project Fourtress is a secular, humanist project, dedicated to find answers to the physical, mental and emotional pain people experience, as well as offer help to deal with these issues. To learn more about Project Fourtress, please visit fourtress.org.
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    12 mins
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