Jen Uschold

Jen Uschold Speaking Topics

• Fear to Fierce: Turning Women’s Pain Into Gain - Unique, Changeable, and Evolving with Art and Science

  Discover how moving beyond fear can loosen pain’s grip. Pain is a universal human experience and a global problem too often misunderstood or dismissed, especially for women. In this energizing, interactive workshop, you’ll explore what makes women’s pain unique and learn how the fusion of cutting-edge pain science, dynamic movement strategies, mental fitness, and playful improv can release both pain and fear. Through hands-on activities, you’ll break down myths, shift mindsets, and gain practical tools to reclaim your vitality. Leave empowered with actionable solutions you can use immediately, so you can confidently and fearlessly shift from pain to gain…starting now.

  Results:

  • Break pain myths and understand women’s unique pain.
  • Learn evidence-based tools to reduce pain and fear.
  • Build a confident, resilient mindset.
  • Leave with simple, actionable strategies to reclaim vitality and shift from pain to gain.

• Own Your Pain: How to Flip the Myths and Boost Your Well-Being

  Ever notice your neck ache or head pound after a stressful email or a long day? Our understanding of pain is still catching up; most of us are working from a 400-year-old model. The science of pain has exploded in recent decades, and it’s time to update what we know. In this engaging, interactive workshop, you’ll experience the latest insights into pain science and take part in exercises that flip common myths like “no pain, no gain” and “all pain is bad.” You’ll see firsthand how your thoughts can turn pain up or down, and use the same tools to boost motivation or tackle tough tasks. Walk away with practical, accessible strategies to shift from Pain to Gain, empowering you to take charge of your pain journey and improve your well-being.

  Results:

  • Understand the complexity of the nervous system through a simple story and real brain scan effects
  • Get smarter about pain by playing Pain Myths Trivia and seeing your own shift
  • Describe the biopsychosocial model and its use in treating pain
  • Identify and debunk 3 common pain myths with science-backed evidence.

• Rage to Sage: Mastering Life’s Challenges with Clarity and Grit

  Resilience isn’t just about bouncing back; it’s about navigating challenges with intention. In Rage to Sage, you’ll rethink setbacks, from work stress to relationship struggles and conflict. Begin with the Saboteur Assessment, a quick tool that reveals the mental habits and inner critics that quietly undermine your resilience. The Innovate Game will help unleash creativity to tackle obstacles, and guided exercises will turn past experiences into future strengths. Shift from reactive ‘fight, flight, or freeze’ responses toward embracing your inner ‘sage,’ handling life’s twists with clarity and grit.

  Results:

  • Take the Saboteur Assessment to discover mental habits that limit resilience
  • Reflect on a past challenge and rewrite your approach with clarity and intention
  • Engage in the "Yes And" game to strengthen innovation and collaboration
  • Practice exercises to quiet the inner critic and build curiosity, empathy, and self-compassion

• I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead? Debunking the Sleep vs. Success Myth - No Napping Allowed

  How often do you sacrifice sleep for work, family, or “just one more thing”? The myth that sleep is expendable is everywhere. Science tells a different story. In this engaging, interactive workshop, we’ll bust the myth that you can trade sleep for success. Discover why quality sleep is essential for mental clarity, resilience, and health. You’ll assess your own sleep, learn the three pillars of great rest: sleep hygiene, nutrition, and airway. You will walk away with practical tools to make sleep your secret weapon for thriving in life and work. No napping allowed, just real strategies for better nights and brighter days.

  Results:

  • Create your own Sleep Reset Challenge to start tonight
  • Experience a sleep assessment and know when to seek further help
  • Understand how short sleep impacts your body, mind, and performance
  • List three key areas to address for efficient, restorative sleep

• Your Brain - Friend or Foe?

  Is your brain helping you…or making pain and stress worse? In this interactive workshop, you’ll discover how pain is not just a body problem, but a brain and nervous system experience. We’ll bust common pain myths, explore why stress and negative emotions can turn up the volume on pain, and practice science-backed strategies to shift your brain from foe to friend. Through improv games and real-life scenarios, you’ll learn practical tools to calm your nervous system, build resilience, and take charge of your pain and well-being.

  Results:

  • Understand how the brain and nervous system shape pain and stress
  • Identify common pain myths and the science that debunks them
  • Practice techniques to calm your nervous system and reduce pain
  • Discover how challenges can become strengths with the right brain-based tools