Pushing Through Pain — Why It’s Not Always Strength, with Aaron Nicol

Are You Constantly Pushing Through Pain Without Stopping to Ask Why?

If you’ve found this post while searching for support around chronic pain, physical burnout, or mental fatigue—you’re in the right place.

This episode of Vicarious Insights is all about pushing through pain, and the toll it can take on your body, your mind, and your identity. Hosted by Jason Wilson, this powerful conversation features Aaron Nicol, Clinical & Operations Manager(AEP, AES, ESSAM)

BeActive Health & Fitness, who brings years of experience helping clients shift from burnout to balance.

Whether you're an athlete, a support worker, a busy business owner—or someone who just keeps pushing—this episode unpacks how pain becomes normalised, and why that’s a problem.

What We Talk About in the Episode

Pushing through pain sounds noble. But often, it's masking something deeper—disconnection, fear of slowing down, or a belief that rest equals weakness.

Here are some powerful insights we explore in the podcast:

• How to recognise when pain is no longer helping you grow

• The invisible cost of ignoring your body’s signals

• How people in the fitness and support industries often model unsustainable behaviour

• The subtle difference between resilience and denial

• Why real strength might mean slowing down, not speeding up

Aaron shares examples from his work at BeActive, where he helps clients rewire their relationship with discomfort through education, movement, and self-compassion.

Who Should Listen to This Podcast Episode?

This conversation will resonate if you:

• Are constantly sore, exhausted, or mentally drained

• Work in a high-demand role like support work, fitness, or allied health

• Grew up thinking “push through it” was the only option

• Are trying to understand why your body keeps breaking down

• Want better tools for recovery, mindset, and long-term performance

You’ll leave with a few laughs, a couple of confronting truths, and a renewed respect for what your pain might actually be telling you.

Watch or Listen to the Full Conversation

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