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🎙️ Episode Summary:
Barrel of Nonsense – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #43 – Jason Newland – 18th November 2025
(duration: ~40 minutes)

🎙️ Episode Overview This is a chronic pain relief session in Jason’s gently rambling, comedic, and completely unpressured style. You’re invited to get comfortable, only listen when it’s safe to close your eyes, and let your mind drift as Jason chats about leaf blowers, banana skins, strange family myths, getting older, bald spots in lift mirrors, and Vinnie snuffling around in the background. There’s no heavy technique to follow, no need for silence, and no “trying to relax.” Instead, Jason uses distraction, nonsense, and low-key hypnotic ideas to help your nervous system forget about pain for a while and settle into a looser, calmer state.

🧠 Main Segments & Themes 1. Getting Comfortable & Pain Relief Safeguards

• Jason opens by welcoming you to JasonNewland.com, reminding you this is a chronic pain relief session.
• Emphasises that you should know the cause of your pain and have your doctor’s permission before listening further.
• Invites you to sit or lie somewhere supported, reassuring you that background sounds and imperfect conditions are absolutely fine.
• Notes you can keep your eyes open, but closed usually feels more comfortable.

2. Leaf Blowers, Leaf Suckers & “Accidental” Hypnosis

• Launches into a mock-rant about gardeners using leaf blowers instead of “leaf suckers,” comparing them to vacuum cleaners and questioning the logic of blowing mess around instead of collecting it.
• Jokes that you might think he’s using distraction or confusion techniques, but insists he’s “just moaning about leaves”… while also explaining how distraction shifts attention away from pain and toward his nonsense.
• Plays with the idea that by trying to work out what he’s doing, you can end up more relaxed and even forget why you started listening… and only notice afterwards that you’ve had 10 minutes of comfort.

3. Arthritis, Emergencies & Forgetting to Hurt

• Talks about having arthritis in his lower back and how bending normally hurts — even picking up Vinnie’s poo.
• Describes running to help an elderly lady who fell in the road, lifting her without feeling his usual back pain because his focus was entirely on her safety (and not wanting to look like “a groper”).
• Uses this as a natural example of how, when attention is pulled fully into the moment or towards someone else, pain sensations can temporarily fade into the background.

4. Banana Skins, Family Myths & Nan the “Porcupine”

• Shares a long-running story from his nan about his aunt supposedly breaking her leg slipping on a banana skin.
• Years later, he discovers his aunt actually slipped on ice and never encountered a banana skin at all.
• More confusion follows with an “ice machine” that turns out to be a simple bucket of ice, and tales of his nan telling others Jason had a “ready-made family” with kids he never had.
• Reflects, with affection and amusement, on how family stories twist over time and how his nan might’ve just been bored and embellishing.

5. Old Relationships, Vague Answers & Frank Spencer

• Remembers a woman he dated years ago, travelling from London at weekends, wanting to move in with her.
• She repeatedly gave vague or indirect answers, never clearly saying “yes,” and eventually directly said she didn’t want him to move in.
• Jokes about people being vague, references “Frank” turning into “Betty” as...

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🎙️ Episode Summary:
Barrel of Nonsense – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #43 – Jason Newland – 18th November 2025
(duration: ~40 minutes)

🎙️ Episode Overview This is a chronic pain relief session in Jason’s gently rambling, comedic, and completely unpressured style. You’re invited to get comfortable, only listen when it’s safe to close your eyes, and let your mind drift as Jason chats about leaf blowers, banana skins, strange family myths, getting older, bald spots in lift mirrors, and Vinnie snuffling around in the background. There’s no heavy technique to follow, no need for silence, and no “trying to relax.” Instead, Jason uses distraction, nonsense, and low-key hypnotic ideas to help your nervous system forget about pain for a while and settle into a looser, calmer state.

🧠 Main Segments & Themes 1. Getting Comfortable & Pain Relief Safeguards

• Jason opens by welcoming you to JasonNewland.com, reminding you this is a chronic pain relief session.
• Emphasises that you should know the cause of your pain and have your doctor’s permission before listening further.
• Invites you to sit or lie somewhere supported, reassuring you that background sounds and imperfect conditions are absolutely fine.
• Notes you can keep your eyes open, but closed usually feels more comfortable.

2. Leaf Blowers, Leaf Suckers & “Accidental” Hypnosis

• Launches into a mock-rant about gardeners using leaf blowers instead of “leaf suckers,” comparing them to vacuum cleaners and questioning the logic of blowing mess around instead of collecting it.
• Jokes that you might think he’s using distraction or confusion techniques, but insists he’s “just moaning about leaves”… while also explaining how distraction shifts attention away from pain and toward his nonsense.
• Plays with the idea that by trying to work out what he’s doing, you can end up more relaxed and even forget why you started listening… and only notice afterwards that you’ve had 10 minutes of comfort.

3. Arthritis, Emergencies & Forgetting to Hurt

• Talks about having arthritis in his lower back and how bending normally hurts — even picking up Vinnie’s poo.
• Describes running to help an elderly lady who fell in the road, lifting her without feeling his usual back pain because his focus was entirely on her safety (and not wanting to look like “a groper”).
• Uses this as a natural example of how, when attention is pulled fully into the moment or towards someone else, pain sensations can temporarily fade into the background.

4. Banana Skins, Family Myths & Nan the “Porcupine”

• Shares a long-running story from his nan about his aunt supposedly breaking her leg slipping on a banana skin.
• Years later, he discovers his aunt actually slipped on ice and never encountered a banana skin at all.
• More confusion follows with an “ice machine” that turns out to be a simple bucket of ice, and tales of his nan telling others Jason had a “ready-made family” with kids he never had.
• Reflects, with affection and amusement, on how family stories twist over time and how his nan might’ve just been bored and embellishing.

5. Old Relationships, Vague Answers & Frank Spencer

• Remembers a woman he dated years ago, travelling from London at weekends, wanting to move in with her.
• She repeatedly gave vague or indirect answers, never clearly saying “yes,” and eventually directly said she didn’t want him to move in.
• Jokes about people being vague, references “Frank” turning into “Betty” as...

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🎙️ Episode Summary:
Barrel of Nonsense – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #43 – Jason Newland – 18th November 2025
(duration: ~40 minutes)

🎙️ Episode Overview This is a chronic pain relief session in Jason’s gently rambling, comedic, and completely unpressured style. You’re invited to get comfortable, only listen when it’s safe to close your eyes, and let your mind drift as Jason chats about leaf blowers, banana skins, strange family myths, getting older, bald spots in lift mirrors, and Vinnie snuffling around in the background. There’s no heavy technique to follow, no need for silence, and no “trying to relax.” Instead, Jason uses distraction, nonsense, and low-key hypnotic ideas to help your nervous system forget about pain for a while and settle into a looser, calmer state.

🧠 Main Segments & Themes 1. Getting Comfortable & Pain Relief Safeguards

• Jason opens by welcoming you to JasonNewland.com, reminding you this is a chronic pain relief session.
• Emphasises that you should know the cause of your pain and have your doctor’s permission before listening further.
• Invites you to sit or lie somewhere supported, reassuring you that background sounds and imperfect conditions are absolutely fine.
• Notes you can keep your eyes open, but closed usually feels more comfortable.

2. Leaf Blowers, Leaf Suckers & “Accidental” Hypnosis

• Launches into a mock-rant about gardeners using leaf blowers instead of “leaf suckers,” comparing them to vacuum cleaners and questioning the logic of blowing mess around instead of collecting it.
• Jokes that you might think he’s using distraction or confusion techniques, but insists he’s “just moaning about leaves”… while also explaining how distraction shifts attention away from pain and toward his nonsense.
• Plays with the idea that by trying to work out what he’s doing, you can end up more relaxed and even forget why you started listening… and only notice afterwards that you’ve had 10 minutes of comfort.

3. Arthritis, Emergencies & Forgetting to Hurt

• Talks about having arthritis in his lower back and how bending normally hurts — even picking up Vinnie’s poo.
• Describes running to help an elderly lady who fell in the road, lifting her without feeling his usual back pain because his focus was entirely on her safety (and not wanting to look like “a groper”).
• Uses this as a natural example of how, when attention is pulled fully into the moment or towards someone else, pain sensations can temporarily fade into the background.

4. Banana Skins, Family Myths & Nan the “Porcupine”

• Shares a long-running story from his nan about his aunt supposedly breaking her leg slipping on a banana skin.
• Years later, he discovers his aunt actually slipped on ice and never encountered a banana skin at all.
• More confusion follows with an “ice machine” that turns out to be a simple bucket of ice, and tales of his nan telling others Jason had a “ready-made family” with kids he never had.
• Reflects, with affection and amusement, on how family stories twist over time and how his nan might’ve just been bored and embellishing.

5. Old Relationships, Vague Answers & Frank Spencer

• Remembers a woman he dated years ago, travelling from London at weekends, wanting to move in with her.
• She repeatedly gave vague or indirect answers, never clearly saying “yes,” and eventually directly said she didn’t want him to move in.
• Jokes about people being vague, references “Frank” turning into “Betty” as...

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Support this free service:
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🎙️ Episode Summary:
Barrel of Nonsense – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #43 – Jason Newland – 18th November 2025
(duration: ~40 minutes)

🎙️ Episode Overview This is a chronic pain relief session in Jason’s gently rambling, comedic, and completely unpressured style. You’re invited to get comfortable, only listen when it’s safe to close your eyes, and let your mind drift as Jason chats about leaf blowers, banana skins, strange family myths, getting older, bald spots in lift mirrors, and Vinnie snuffling around in the background. There’s no heavy technique to follow, no need for silence, and no “trying to relax.” Instead, Jason uses distraction, nonsense, and low-key hypnotic ideas to help your nervous system forget about pain for a while and settle into a looser, calmer state.

🧠 Main Segments & Themes 1. Getting Comfortable & Pain Relief Safeguards

• Jason opens by welcoming you to JasonNewland.com, reminding you this is a chronic pain relief session.
• Emphasises that you should know the cause of your pain and have your doctor’s permission before listening further.
• Invites you to sit or lie somewhere supported, reassuring you that background sounds and imperfect conditions are absolutely fine.
• Notes you can keep your eyes open, but closed usually feels more comfortable.

2. Leaf Blowers, Leaf Suckers & “Accidental” Hypnosis

• Launches into a mock-rant about gardeners using leaf blowers instead of “leaf suckers,” comparing them to vacuum cleaners and questioning the logic of blowing mess around instead of collecting it.
• Jokes that you might think he’s using distraction or confusion techniques, but insists he’s “just moaning about leaves”… while also explaining how distraction shifts attention away from pain and toward his nonsense.
• Plays with the idea that by trying to work out what he’s doing, you can end up more relaxed and even forget why you started listening… and only notice afterwards that you’ve had 10 minutes of comfort.

3. Arthritis, Emergencies & Forgetting to Hurt

• Talks about having arthritis in his lower back and how bending normally hurts — even picking up Vinnie’s poo.
• Describes running to help an elderly lady who fell in the road, lifting her without feeling his usual back pain because his focus was entirely on her safety (and not wanting to look like “a groper”).
• Uses this as a natural example of how, when attention is pulled fully into the moment or towards someone else, pain sensations can temporarily fade into the background.

4. Banana Skins, Family Myths & Nan the “Porcupine”

• Shares a long-running story from his nan about his aunt supposedly breaking her leg slipping on a banana skin.
• Years later, he discovers his aunt actually slipped on ice and never encountered a banana skin at all.
• More confusion follows with an “ice machine” that turns out to be a simple bucket of ice, and tales of his nan telling others Jason had a “ready-made family” with kids he never had.
• Reflects, with affection and amusement, on how family stories twist over time and how his nan might’ve just been bored and embellishing.

5. Old Relationships, Vague Answers & Frank Spencer

• Remembers a woman he dated years ago, travelling from London at weekends, wanting to move in with her.
• She repeatedly gave vague or indirect answers, never clearly saying “yes,” and eventually directly said she didn’t want him to move in.
• Jokes about people being vague, references “Frank” turning into “Betty” as...

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Support this free service:
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🎙️ Episode Summary:
Barrel of Nonsense – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #43 – Jason Newland – 18th November 2025
(duration: ~40 minutes)

🎙️ Episode Overview This is a chronic pain relief session in Jason’s gently rambling, comedic, and completely unpressured style. You’re invited to get comfortable, only listen when it’s safe to close your eyes, and let your mind drift as Jason chats about leaf blowers, banana skins, strange family myths, getting older, bald spots in lift mirrors, and Vinnie snuffling around in the background. There’s no heavy technique to follow, no need for silence, and no “trying to relax.” Instead, Jason uses distraction, nonsense, and low-key hypnotic ideas to help your nervous system forget about pain for a while and settle into a looser, calmer state.

🧠 Main Segments & Themes 1. Getting Comfortable & Pain Relief Safeguards

• Jason opens by welcoming you to JasonNewland.com, reminding you this is a chronic pain relief session.
• Emphasises that you should know the cause of your pain and have your doctor’s permission before listening further.
• Invites you to sit or lie somewhere supported, reassuring you that background sounds and imperfect conditions are absolutely fine.
• Notes you can keep your eyes open, but closed usually feels more comfortable.

2. Leaf Blowers, Leaf Suckers & “Accidental” Hypnosis

• Launches into a mock-rant about gardeners using leaf blowers instead of “leaf suckers,” comparing them to vacuum cleaners and questioning the logic of blowing mess around instead of collecting it.
• Jokes that you might think he’s using distraction or confusion techniques, but insists he’s “just moaning about leaves”… while also explaining how distraction shifts attention away from pain and toward his nonsense.
• Plays with the idea that by trying to work out what he’s doing, you can end up more relaxed and even forget why you started listening… and only notice afterwards that you’ve had 10 minutes of comfort.

3. Arthritis, Emergencies & Forgetting to Hurt

• Talks about having arthritis in his lower back and how bending normally hurts — even picking up Vinnie’s poo.
• Describes running to help an elderly lady who fell in the road, lifting her without feeling his usual back pain because his focus was entirely on her safety (and not wanting to look like “a groper”).
• Uses this as a natural example of how, when attention is pulled fully into the moment or towards someone else, pain sensations can temporarily fade into the background.

4. Banana Skins, Family Myths & Nan the “Porcupine”

• Shares a long-running story from his nan about his aunt supposedly breaking her leg slipping on a banana skin.
• Years later, he discovers his aunt actually slipped on ice and never encountered a banana skin at all.
• More confusion follows with an “ice machine” that turns out to be a simple bucket of ice, and tales of his nan telling others Jason had a “ready-made family” with kids he never had.
• Reflects, with affection and amusement, on how family stories twist over time and how his nan might’ve just been bored and embellishing.

5. Old Relationships, Vague Answers & Frank Spencer

• Remembers a woman he dated years ago, travelling from London at weekends, wanting to move in with her.
• She repeatedly gave vague or indirect answers, never clearly saying “yes,” and eventually directly said she didn’t want him to move in.
• Jokes about people being vague, references “Frank” turning into “Betty” as...

https://www.jasonnewland.com/
Support this free service:
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🎙️ Episode Summary:
Barrel of Nonsense – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #43 – Jason Newland – 18th November 2025
(duration: ~40 minutes)

🎙️ Episode Overview This is a chronic pain relief session in Jason’s gently rambling, comedic, and completely unpressured style. You’re invited to get comfortable, only listen when it’s safe to close your eyes, and let your mind drift as Jason chats about leaf blowers, banana skins, strange family myths, getting older, bald spots in lift mirrors, and Vinnie snuffling around in the background. There’s no heavy technique to follow, no need for silence, and no “trying to relax.” Instead, Jason uses distraction, nonsense, and low-key hypnotic ideas to help your nervous system forget about pain for a while and settle into a looser, calmer state.

🧠 Main Segments & Themes 1. Getting Comfortable & Pain Relief Safeguards

• Jason opens by welcoming you to JasonNewland.com, reminding you this is a chronic pain relief session.
• Emphasises that you should know the cause of your pain and have your doctor’s permission before listening further.
• Invites you to sit or lie somewhere supported, reassuring you that background sounds and imperfect conditions are absolutely fine.
• Notes you can keep your eyes open, but closed usually feels more comfortable.

2. Leaf Blowers, Leaf Suckers & “Accidental” Hypnosis

• Launches into a mock-rant about gardeners using leaf blowers instead of “leaf suckers,” comparing them to vacuum cleaners and questioning the logic of blowing mess around instead of collecting it.
• Jokes that you might think he’s using distraction or confusion techniques, but insists he’s “just moaning about leaves”… while also explaining how distraction shifts attention away from pain and toward his nonsense.
• Plays with the idea that by trying to work out what he’s doing, you can end up more relaxed and even forget why you started listening… and only notice afterwards that you’ve had 10 minutes of comfort.

3. Arthritis, Emergencies & Forgetting to Hurt

• Talks about having arthritis in his lower back and how bending normally hurts — even picking up Vinnie’s poo.
• Describes running to help an elderly lady who fell in the road, lifting her without feeling his usual back pain because his focus was entirely on her safety (and not wanting to look like “a groper”).
• Uses this as a natural example of how, when attention is pulled fully into the moment or towards someone else, pain sensations can temporarily fade into the background.

4. Banana Skins, Family Myths & Nan the “Porcupine”

• Shares a long-running story from his nan about his aunt supposedly breaking her leg slipping on a banana skin.
• Years later, he discovers his aunt actually slipped on ice and never encountered a banana skin at all.
• More confusion follows with an “ice machine” that turns out to be a simple bucket of ice, and tales of his nan telling others Jason had a “ready-made family” with kids he never had.
• Reflects, with affection and amusement, on how family stories twist over time and how his nan might’ve just been bored and embellishing.

5. Old Relationships, Vague Answers & Frank Spencer

• Remembers a woman he dated years ago, travelling from London at weekends, wanting to move in with her.
• She repeatedly gave vague or indirect answers, never clearly saying “yes,” and eventually directly said she didn’t want him to move in.
• Jokes about people being vague, references “Frank” turning into “Betty” as...

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

“Focus on my voice – Let me bore your pain away #42 – Jason Newland – 22nd October 2025”

🕓 Duration: 34 minutes, 56 seconds

🎙️ Purpose & Tone This episode is part of Jason Newland’s calming “Let Me Bore Your Pain Away” series, designed for relaxation and pain management through focused listening and light hypnosis. The tone is soft, chatty, and intentionally meandering—ideal for soothing the listener into calmness or sleep. Jason explicitly reminds listeners to only engage with this recording when it's safe to close their eyes and if they’ve confirmed the source of their pain with a medical professional.

🧠 Core Concept The main therapeutic idea is focusing intently on Jason’s voice to distract or reduce physical discomfort. Rather than resisting pain or trying to fix it, listeners are invited to be curious about it—exploring it in a focused, non-judgmental way. Jason describes a personal breakthrough from 2004, where instead of resisting knee pain during meditation, he “searched” for the exact location of the discomfort. As he focused more deeply, the sensation vanished—an insight he later tested with other pains and injuries.

🧘‍♂️ Techniques & Ideas Explored

• Focus therapy (an informal term Jason floated): Intense focus on a pain point causes it to shift, dissipate, or become less intense.
• Body scanning: Observing different parts of the body with curiosity and acceptance.
• Counter-intuition as a tool: Trying to stay awake in order to fall asleep; focusing on pain in order to neutralize it.
• Overflow analogy: Mental and physical stress likened to water overflowing from a bath or hose—removing blockages (resistance) allows calm to return.
• Letting the mind “have a lunch break”: Stop giving your brain tasks and let it chill.

🐶 Light-Hearted Tangents & Personal Anecdotes

• Jason’s dog Vinny makes a cameo (as usual), noisily grooming himself and disobeying the “quiet during recording” rule.
• Humorous story about a tall meditation buddy who piled up cushions and toppled over mid-meditation, causing much-needed laughter.
• Jason muses about his body not being made for floor sitting, claiming, “I was born to sit in a chair.”
• A bit of self-deprecating humor: “Apparently I haven’t got the most interesting voice…”

💬 Key Takeaways

• Focusing gently and persistently on your pain without judgment may cause it to shift, lessen, or even disappear.
• Humor, distraction, and personal storytelling are powerful tools for relaxation.
• Letting go of effort and allowing your body and mind to “be” often leads to the calm we try too hard to create.

🧡 Closing Message

Jason signs off with warmth: “Thank you for listening. Be kind to yourself. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to feel safe.”

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

“Focus on my voice – Let me bore your pain away #42 – Jason Newland – 22nd October 2025”

🕓 Duration: 34 minutes, 56 seconds

🎙️ Purpose & Tone This episode is part of Jason Newland’s calming “Let Me Bore Your Pain Away” series, designed for relaxation and pain management through focused listening and light hypnosis. The tone is soft, chatty, and intentionally meandering—ideal for soothing the listener into calmness or sleep. Jason explicitly reminds listeners to only engage with this recording when it's safe to close their eyes and if they’ve confirmed the source of their pain with a medical professional.

🧠 Core Concept The main therapeutic idea is focusing intently on Jason’s voice to distract or reduce physical discomfort. Rather than resisting pain or trying to fix it, listeners are invited to be curious about it—exploring it in a focused, non-judgmental way. Jason describes a personal breakthrough from 2004, where instead of resisting knee pain during meditation, he “searched” for the exact location of the discomfort. As he focused more deeply, the sensation vanished—an insight he later tested with other pains and injuries.

🧘‍♂️ Techniques & Ideas Explored

• Focus therapy (an informal term Jason floated): Intense focus on a pain point causes it to shift, dissipate, or become less intense.
• Body scanning: Observing different parts of the body with curiosity and acceptance.
• Counter-intuition as a tool: Trying to stay awake in order to fall asleep; focusing on pain in order to neutralize it.
• Overflow analogy: Mental and physical stress likened to water overflowing from a bath or hose—removing blockages (resistance) allows calm to return.
• Letting the mind “have a lunch break”: Stop giving your brain tasks and let it chill.

🐶 Light-Hearted Tangents & Personal Anecdotes

• Jason’s dog Vinny makes a cameo (as usual), noisily grooming himself and disobeying the “quiet during recording” rule.
• Humorous story about a tall meditation buddy who piled up cushions and toppled over mid-meditation, causing much-needed laughter.
• Jason muses about his body not being made for floor sitting, claiming, “I was born to sit in a chair.”
• A bit of self-deprecating humor: “Apparently I haven’t got the most interesting voice…”

💬 Key Takeaways

• Focusing gently and persistently on your pain without judgment may cause it to shift, lessen, or even disappear.
• Humor, distraction, and personal storytelling are powerful tools for relaxation.
• Letting go of effort and allowing your body and mind to “be” often leads to the calm we try too hard to create.

🧡 Closing Message

Jason signs off with warmth: “Thank you for listening. Be kind to yourself. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to feel safe.”

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

“Focus on my voice – Let me bore your pain away #42 – Jason Newland – 22nd October 2025”

🕓 Duration: 34 minutes, 56 seconds

🎙️ Purpose & Tone This episode is part of Jason Newland’s calming “Let Me Bore Your Pain Away” series, designed for relaxation and pain management through focused listening and light hypnosis. The tone is soft, chatty, and intentionally meandering—ideal for soothing the listener into calmness or sleep. Jason explicitly reminds listeners to only engage with this recording when it's safe to close their eyes and if they’ve confirmed the source of their pain with a medical professional.

🧠 Core Concept The main therapeutic idea is focusing intently on Jason’s voice to distract or reduce physical discomfort. Rather than resisting pain or trying to fix it, listeners are invited to be curious about it—exploring it in a focused, non-judgmental way. Jason describes a personal breakthrough from 2004, where instead of resisting knee pain during meditation, he “searched” for the exact location of the discomfort. As he focused more deeply, the sensation vanished—an insight he later tested with other pains and injuries.

🧘‍♂️ Techniques & Ideas Explored

• Focus therapy (an informal term Jason floated): Intense focus on a pain point causes it to shift, dissipate, or become less intense.
• Body scanning: Observing different parts of the body with curiosity and acceptance.
• Counter-intuition as a tool: Trying to stay awake in order to fall asleep; focusing on pain in order to neutralize it.
• Overflow analogy: Mental and physical stress likened to water overflowing from a bath or hose—removing blockages (resistance) allows calm to return.
• Letting the mind “have a lunch break”: Stop giving your brain tasks and let it chill.

🐶 Light-Hearted Tangents & Personal Anecdotes

• Jason’s dog Vinny makes a cameo (as usual), noisily grooming himself and disobeying the “quiet during recording” rule.
• Humorous story about a tall meditation buddy who piled up cushions and toppled over mid-meditation, causing much-needed laughter.
• Jason muses about his body not being made for floor sitting, claiming, “I was born to sit in a chair.”
• A bit of self-deprecating humor: “Apparently I haven’t got the most interesting voice…”

💬 Key Takeaways

• Focusing gently and persistently on your pain without judgment may cause it to shift, lessen, or even disappear.
• Humor, distraction, and personal storytelling are powerful tools for relaxation.
• Letting go of effort and allowing your body and mind to “be” often leads to the calm we try too hard to create.

🧡 Closing Message

Jason signs off with warmth: “Thank you for listening. Be kind to yourself. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to feel safe.”

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

“Focus on my voice – Let me bore your pain away #42 – Jason Newland – 22nd October 2025”

🕓 Duration: 34 minutes, 56 seconds

🎙️ Purpose & Tone This episode is part of Jason Newland’s calming “Let Me Bore Your Pain Away” series, designed for relaxation and pain management through focused listening and light hypnosis. The tone is soft, chatty, and intentionally meandering—ideal for soothing the listener into calmness or sleep. Jason explicitly reminds listeners to only engage with this recording when it's safe to close their eyes and if they’ve confirmed the source of their pain with a medical professional.

🧠 Core Concept The main therapeutic idea is focusing intently on Jason’s voice to distract or reduce physical discomfort. Rather than resisting pain or trying to fix it, listeners are invited to be curious about it—exploring it in a focused, non-judgmental way. Jason describes a personal breakthrough from 2004, where instead of resisting knee pain during meditation, he “searched” for the exact location of the discomfort. As he focused more deeply, the sensation vanished—an insight he later tested with other pains and injuries.

🧘‍♂️ Techniques & Ideas Explored

• Focus therapy (an informal term Jason floated): Intense focus on a pain point causes it to shift, dissipate, or become less intense.
• Body scanning: Observing different parts of the body with curiosity and acceptance.
• Counter-intuition as a tool: Trying to stay awake in order to fall asleep; focusing on pain in order to neutralize it.
• Overflow analogy: Mental and physical stress likened to water overflowing from a bath or hose—removing blockages (resistance) allows calm to return.
• Letting the mind “have a lunch break”: Stop giving your brain tasks and let it chill.

🐶 Light-Hearted Tangents & Personal Anecdotes

• Jason’s dog Vinny makes a cameo (as usual), noisily grooming himself and disobeying the “quiet during recording” rule.
• Humorous story about a tall meditation buddy who piled up cushions and toppled over mid-meditation, causing much-needed laughter.
• Jason muses about his body not being made for floor sitting, claiming, “I was born to sit in a chair.”
• A bit of self-deprecating humor: “Apparently I haven’t got the most interesting voice…”

💬 Key Takeaways

• Focusing gently and persistently on your pain without judgment may cause it to shift, lessen, or even disappear.
• Humor, distraction, and personal storytelling are powerful tools for relaxation.
• Letting go of effort and allowing your body and mind to “be” often leads to the calm we try too hard to create.

🧡 Closing Message

Jason signs off with warmth: “Thank you for listening. Be kind to yourself. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to feel safe.”

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

“Focus on my voice – Let me bore your pain away #42 – Jason Newland – 22nd October 2025”

🕓 Duration: 34 minutes, 56 seconds

🎙️ Purpose & Tone This episode is part of Jason Newland’s calming “Let Me Bore Your Pain Away” series, designed for relaxation and pain management through focused listening and light hypnosis. The tone is soft, chatty, and intentionally meandering—ideal for soothing the listener into calmness or sleep. Jason explicitly reminds listeners to only engage with this recording when it's safe to close their eyes and if they’ve confirmed the source of their pain with a medical professional.

🧠 Core Concept The main therapeutic idea is focusing intently on Jason’s voice to distract or reduce physical discomfort. Rather than resisting pain or trying to fix it, listeners are invited to be curious about it—exploring it in a focused, non-judgmental way. Jason describes a personal breakthrough from 2004, where instead of resisting knee pain during meditation, he “searched” for the exact location of the discomfort. As he focused more deeply, the sensation vanished—an insight he later tested with other pains and injuries.

🧘‍♂️ Techniques & Ideas Explored

• Focus therapy (an informal term Jason floated): Intense focus on a pain point causes it to shift, dissipate, or become less intense.
• Body scanning: Observing different parts of the body with curiosity and acceptance.
• Counter-intuition as a tool: Trying to stay awake in order to fall asleep; focusing on pain in order to neutralize it.
• Overflow analogy: Mental and physical stress likened to water overflowing from a bath or hose—removing blockages (resistance) allows calm to return.
• Letting the mind “have a lunch break”: Stop giving your brain tasks and let it chill.

🐶 Light-Hearted Tangents & Personal Anecdotes

• Jason’s dog Vinny makes a cameo (as usual), noisily grooming himself and disobeying the “quiet during recording” rule.
• Humorous story about a tall meditation buddy who piled up cushions and toppled over mid-meditation, causing much-needed laughter.
• Jason muses about his body not being made for floor sitting, claiming, “I was born to sit in a chair.”
• A bit of self-deprecating humor: “Apparently I haven’t got the most interesting voice…”

💬 Key Takeaways

• Focusing gently and persistently on your pain without judgment may cause it to shift, lessen, or even disappear.
• Humor, distraction, and personal storytelling are powerful tools for relaxation.
• Letting go of effort and allowing your body and mind to “be” often leads to the calm we try too hard to create.

🧡 Closing Message

Jason signs off with warmth: “Thank you for listening. Be kind to yourself. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to feel safe.”

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

“Focus on my voice – Let me bore your pain away #42 – Jason Newland – 22nd October 2025”

🕓 Duration: 34 minutes, 56 seconds

🎙️ Purpose & Tone This episode is part of Jason Newland’s calming “Let Me Bore Your Pain Away” series, designed for relaxation and pain management through focused listening and light hypnosis. The tone is soft, chatty, and intentionally meandering—ideal for soothing the listener into calmness or sleep. Jason explicitly reminds listeners to only engage with this recording when it's safe to close their eyes and if they’ve confirmed the source of their pain with a medical professional.

🧠 Core Concept The main therapeutic idea is focusing intently on Jason’s voice to distract or reduce physical discomfort. Rather than resisting pain or trying to fix it, listeners are invited to be curious about it—exploring it in a focused, non-judgmental way. Jason describes a personal breakthrough from 2004, where instead of resisting knee pain during meditation, he “searched” for the exact location of the discomfort. As he focused more deeply, the sensation vanished—an insight he later tested with other pains and injuries.

🧘‍♂️ Techniques & Ideas Explored

• Focus therapy (an informal term Jason floated): Intense focus on a pain point causes it to shift, dissipate, or become less intense.
• Body scanning: Observing different parts of the body with curiosity and acceptance.
• Counter-intuition as a tool: Trying to stay awake in order to fall asleep; focusing on pain in order to neutralize it.
• Overflow analogy: Mental and physical stress likened to water overflowing from a bath or hose—removing blockages (resistance) allows calm to return.
• Letting the mind “have a lunch break”: Stop giving your brain tasks and let it chill.

🐶 Light-Hearted Tangents & Personal Anecdotes

• Jason’s dog Vinny makes a cameo (as usual), noisily grooming himself and disobeying the “quiet during recording” rule.
• Humorous story about a tall meditation buddy who piled up cushions and toppled over mid-meditation, causing much-needed laughter.
• Jason muses about his body not being made for floor sitting, claiming, “I was born to sit in a chair.”
• A bit of self-deprecating humor: “Apparently I haven’t got the most interesting voice…”

💬 Key Takeaways

• Focusing gently and persistently on your pain without judgment may cause it to shift, lessen, or even disappear.
• Humor, distraction, and personal storytelling are powerful tools for relaxation.
• Letting go of effort and allowing your body and mind to “be” often leads to the calm we try too hard to create.

🧡 Closing Message

Jason signs off with warmth: “Thank you for listening. Be kind to yourself. You deserve to be happy. You deserve to feel safe.”

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

🧘‍♂️ “Let Go – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #41” by Jason Newland (21st October 2025) 
🕒 Duration: 35 minutes, 8 seconds
📄 Transcript: View full transcript

🧩 Overview: Jason Newland delivers a deeply soothing and reflective monologue designed to help the listener manage chronic pain, physical discomfort, and mental stress through the power of guided relaxation and mindful awareness. The session blends elements of meditation, hypnosis, and philosophical reflection.

🪷 Key Themes:

1. Purpose of the Recording Jason begins by clarifying the intent of the session: to help listeners "bore away" pain, similar to his sleep recordings, but focused on easing physical discomfort through gentle, soothing dialogue.
2.  Mind-Body Connection He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cause of chronic pain and seeking medical advice. His message: Relaxation can reduce both physical and mental discomfort—a truth he discovered over two decades ago.
3.  Personal Connection Jason mentions his own chronic lower back pain (arthritis), making the session feel personal and empathetic. He encourages listeners to focus on their specific area of discomfort during the session. 
4. Relaxation as Permission Instead of actively trying to relax each body part, he frames it as giving your body permission to relax. He challenges the idea that control is necessary for healing—sometimes letting go achieves more. 
5. Automatic Calm Through Familiarity For regular listeners, Jason's voice and even the anticipation of hearing it can trigger immediate relaxation. This Pavlovian suggestion reinforces the power of consistent self-care rituals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    🔄 Trust & Control: Jason discusses letting go of the need for control, suggesting that we subconsciously trust many aspects of life—like the ground beneath our feet, or public transport drivers—without even thinking about it. This segues into a gentle philosophical reflection on the illusion of control and encourages listeners to find comfort in surrendering to the unknown.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                🌍 Perspective & Grounding: He uses the image of Earth spinning through space as a metaphor for how little control we truly have—and how freeing that realization can be. This perspective allows for:

• A sense of humility and wonder.
• A release from unnecessary mental burdens.
• A deeper connection to the present moment.

💞 Self-Compassion & Gratitude: In the final part of the session, Jason gently guides listeners to:

• Feel gratitude for what they have.
• Reflect on how kind and generous they've been.
• Embrace the idea that you are enough.

💤 Closing Suggestions: Jason encourages listeners to either open their eyes and return to the day or simply drift into a peaceful sleep. He reminds them that:

• Listening repeatedly enhances the mind-body response.
• Kindness to oneself is essential.
• Feeling safe and happy is something they deserve.

🧠 Ideal Use: This recording works beautifully for:

• Evening wind-down or pre-sleep rituals.
• Pain relief through mindfulness.
• Emotional grounding during stressful periods.
• Building a daily relaxation...

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

🧘‍♂️ “Let Go – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #41” by Jason Newland (21st October 2025) 
🕒 Duration: 35 minutes, 8 seconds
📄 Transcript: View full transcript

🧩 Overview: Jason Newland delivers a deeply soothing and reflective monologue designed to help the listener manage chronic pain, physical discomfort, and mental stress through the power of guided relaxation and mindful awareness. The session blends elements of meditation, hypnosis, and philosophical reflection.

🪷 Key Themes:

1. Purpose of the Recording Jason begins by clarifying the intent of the session: to help listeners "bore away" pain, similar to his sleep recordings, but focused on easing physical discomfort through gentle, soothing dialogue.
2.  Mind-Body Connection He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cause of chronic pain and seeking medical advice. His message: Relaxation can reduce both physical and mental discomfort—a truth he discovered over two decades ago.
3.  Personal Connection Jason mentions his own chronic lower back pain (arthritis), making the session feel personal and empathetic. He encourages listeners to focus on their specific area of discomfort during the session. 
4. Relaxation as Permission Instead of actively trying to relax each body part, he frames it as giving your body permission to relax. He challenges the idea that control is necessary for healing—sometimes letting go achieves more. 
5. Automatic Calm Through Familiarity For regular listeners, Jason's voice and even the anticipation of hearing it can trigger immediate relaxation. This Pavlovian suggestion reinforces the power of consistent self-care rituals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    🔄 Trust & Control: Jason discusses letting go of the need for control, suggesting that we subconsciously trust many aspects of life—like the ground beneath our feet, or public transport drivers—without even thinking about it. This segues into a gentle philosophical reflection on the illusion of control and encourages listeners to find comfort in surrendering to the unknown.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                🌍 Perspective & Grounding: He uses the image of Earth spinning through space as a metaphor for how little control we truly have—and how freeing that realization can be. This perspective allows for:

• A sense of humility and wonder.
• A release from unnecessary mental burdens.
• A deeper connection to the present moment.

💞 Self-Compassion & Gratitude: In the final part of the session, Jason gently guides listeners to:

• Feel gratitude for what they have.
• Reflect on how kind and generous they've been.
• Embrace the idea that you are enough.

💤 Closing Suggestions: Jason encourages listeners to either open their eyes and return to the day or simply drift into a peaceful sleep. He reminds them that:

• Listening repeatedly enhances the mind-body response.
• Kindness to oneself is essential.
• Feeling safe and happy is something they deserve.

🧠 Ideal Use: This recording works beautifully for:

• Evening wind-down or pre-sleep rituals.
• Pain relief through mindfulness.
• Emotional grounding during stressful periods.
• Building a daily relaxation...

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

🧘‍♂️ “Let Go – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #41” by Jason Newland (21st October 2025) 
🕒 Duration: 35 minutes, 8 seconds
📄 Transcript: View full transcript

🧩 Overview: Jason Newland delivers a deeply soothing and reflective monologue designed to help the listener manage chronic pain, physical discomfort, and mental stress through the power of guided relaxation and mindful awareness. The session blends elements of meditation, hypnosis, and philosophical reflection.

🪷 Key Themes:

1. Purpose of the Recording Jason begins by clarifying the intent of the session: to help listeners "bore away" pain, similar to his sleep recordings, but focused on easing physical discomfort through gentle, soothing dialogue.
2.  Mind-Body Connection He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cause of chronic pain and seeking medical advice. His message: Relaxation can reduce both physical and mental discomfort—a truth he discovered over two decades ago.
3.  Personal Connection Jason mentions his own chronic lower back pain (arthritis), making the session feel personal and empathetic. He encourages listeners to focus on their specific area of discomfort during the session. 
4. Relaxation as Permission Instead of actively trying to relax each body part, he frames it as giving your body permission to relax. He challenges the idea that control is necessary for healing—sometimes letting go achieves more. 
5. Automatic Calm Through Familiarity For regular listeners, Jason's voice and even the anticipation of hearing it can trigger immediate relaxation. This Pavlovian suggestion reinforces the power of consistent self-care rituals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    🔄 Trust & Control: Jason discusses letting go of the need for control, suggesting that we subconsciously trust many aspects of life—like the ground beneath our feet, or public transport drivers—without even thinking about it. This segues into a gentle philosophical reflection on the illusion of control and encourages listeners to find comfort in surrendering to the unknown.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                🌍 Perspective & Grounding: He uses the image of Earth spinning through space as a metaphor for how little control we truly have—and how freeing that realization can be. This perspective allows for:

• A sense of humility and wonder.
• A release from unnecessary mental burdens.
• A deeper connection to the present moment.

💞 Self-Compassion & Gratitude: In the final part of the session, Jason gently guides listeners to:

• Feel gratitude for what they have.
• Reflect on how kind and generous they've been.
• Embrace the idea that you are enough.

💤 Closing Suggestions: Jason encourages listeners to either open their eyes and return to the day or simply drift into a peaceful sleep. He reminds them that:

• Listening repeatedly enhances the mind-body response.
• Kindness to oneself is essential.
• Feeling safe and happy is something they deserve.

🧠 Ideal Use: This recording works beautifully for:

• Evening wind-down or pre-sleep rituals.
• Pain relief through mindfulness.
• Emotional grounding during stressful periods.
• Building a daily relaxation...

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

🧘‍♂️ “Let Go – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #41” by Jason Newland (21st October 2025) 
🕒 Duration: 35 minutes, 8 seconds
📄 Transcript: View full transcript

🧩 Overview: Jason Newland delivers a deeply soothing and reflective monologue designed to help the listener manage chronic pain, physical discomfort, and mental stress through the power of guided relaxation and mindful awareness. The session blends elements of meditation, hypnosis, and philosophical reflection.

🪷 Key Themes:

1. Purpose of the Recording Jason begins by clarifying the intent of the session: to help listeners "bore away" pain, similar to his sleep recordings, but focused on easing physical discomfort through gentle, soothing dialogue.
2.  Mind-Body Connection He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cause of chronic pain and seeking medical advice. His message: Relaxation can reduce both physical and mental discomfort—a truth he discovered over two decades ago.
3.  Personal Connection Jason mentions his own chronic lower back pain (arthritis), making the session feel personal and empathetic. He encourages listeners to focus on their specific area of discomfort during the session. 
4. Relaxation as Permission Instead of actively trying to relax each body part, he frames it as giving your body permission to relax. He challenges the idea that control is necessary for healing—sometimes letting go achieves more. 
5. Automatic Calm Through Familiarity For regular listeners, Jason's voice and even the anticipation of hearing it can trigger immediate relaxation. This Pavlovian suggestion reinforces the power of consistent self-care rituals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    🔄 Trust & Control: Jason discusses letting go of the need for control, suggesting that we subconsciously trust many aspects of life—like the ground beneath our feet, or public transport drivers—without even thinking about it. This segues into a gentle philosophical reflection on the illusion of control and encourages listeners to find comfort in surrendering to the unknown.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                🌍 Perspective & Grounding: He uses the image of Earth spinning through space as a metaphor for how little control we truly have—and how freeing that realization can be. This perspective allows for:

• A sense of humility and wonder.
• A release from unnecessary mental burdens.
• A deeper connection to the present moment.

💞 Self-Compassion & Gratitude: In the final part of the session, Jason gently guides listeners to:

• Feel gratitude for what they have.
• Reflect on how kind and generous they've been.
• Embrace the idea that you are enough.

💤 Closing Suggestions: Jason encourages listeners to either open their eyes and return to the day or simply drift into a peaceful sleep. He reminds them that:

• Listening repeatedly enhances the mind-body response.
• Kindness to oneself is essential.
• Feeling safe and happy is something they deserve.

🧠 Ideal Use: This recording works beautifully for:

• Evening wind-down or pre-sleep rituals.
• Pain relief through mindfulness.
• Emotional grounding during stressful periods.
• Building a daily relaxation...

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

🧘‍♂️ “Let Go – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #41” by Jason Newland (21st October 2025) 
🕒 Duration: 35 minutes, 8 seconds
📄 Transcript: View full transcript

🧩 Overview: Jason Newland delivers a deeply soothing and reflective monologue designed to help the listener manage chronic pain, physical discomfort, and mental stress through the power of guided relaxation and mindful awareness. The session blends elements of meditation, hypnosis, and philosophical reflection.

🪷 Key Themes:

1. Purpose of the Recording Jason begins by clarifying the intent of the session: to help listeners "bore away" pain, similar to his sleep recordings, but focused on easing physical discomfort through gentle, soothing dialogue.
2.  Mind-Body Connection He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cause of chronic pain and seeking medical advice. His message: Relaxation can reduce both physical and mental discomfort—a truth he discovered over two decades ago.
3.  Personal Connection Jason mentions his own chronic lower back pain (arthritis), making the session feel personal and empathetic. He encourages listeners to focus on their specific area of discomfort during the session. 
4. Relaxation as Permission Instead of actively trying to relax each body part, he frames it as giving your body permission to relax. He challenges the idea that control is necessary for healing—sometimes letting go achieves more. 
5. Automatic Calm Through Familiarity For regular listeners, Jason's voice and even the anticipation of hearing it can trigger immediate relaxation. This Pavlovian suggestion reinforces the power of consistent self-care rituals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    🔄 Trust & Control: Jason discusses letting go of the need for control, suggesting that we subconsciously trust many aspects of life—like the ground beneath our feet, or public transport drivers—without even thinking about it. This segues into a gentle philosophical reflection on the illusion of control and encourages listeners to find comfort in surrendering to the unknown.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                🌍 Perspective & Grounding: He uses the image of Earth spinning through space as a metaphor for how little control we truly have—and how freeing that realization can be. This perspective allows for:

• A sense of humility and wonder.
• A release from unnecessary mental burdens.
• A deeper connection to the present moment.

💞 Self-Compassion & Gratitude: In the final part of the session, Jason gently guides listeners to:

• Feel gratitude for what they have.
• Reflect on how kind and generous they've been.
• Embrace the idea that you are enough.

💤 Closing Suggestions: Jason encourages listeners to either open their eyes and return to the day or simply drift into a peaceful sleep. He reminds them that:

• Listening repeatedly enhances the mind-body response.
• Kindness to oneself is essential.
• Feeling safe and happy is something they deserve.

🧠 Ideal Use: This recording works beautifully for:

• Evening wind-down or pre-sleep rituals.
• Pain relief through mindfulness.
• Emotional grounding during stressful periods.
• Building a daily relaxation...

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

🧘‍♂️ “Let Go – Let Me Bore Your Pain Away #41” by Jason Newland (21st October 2025) 
🕒 Duration: 35 minutes, 8 seconds
📄 Transcript: View full transcript

🧩 Overview: Jason Newland delivers a deeply soothing and reflective monologue designed to help the listener manage chronic pain, physical discomfort, and mental stress through the power of guided relaxation and mindful awareness. The session blends elements of meditation, hypnosis, and philosophical reflection.

🪷 Key Themes:

1. Purpose of the Recording Jason begins by clarifying the intent of the session: to help listeners "bore away" pain, similar to his sleep recordings, but focused on easing physical discomfort through gentle, soothing dialogue.
2.  Mind-Body Connection He emphasizes the importance of understanding the cause of chronic pain and seeking medical advice. His message: Relaxation can reduce both physical and mental discomfort—a truth he discovered over two decades ago.
3.  Personal Connection Jason mentions his own chronic lower back pain (arthritis), making the session feel personal and empathetic. He encourages listeners to focus on their specific area of discomfort during the session. 
4. Relaxation as Permission Instead of actively trying to relax each body part, he frames it as giving your body permission to relax. He challenges the idea that control is necessary for healing—sometimes letting go achieves more. 
5. Automatic Calm Through Familiarity For regular listeners, Jason's voice and even the anticipation of hearing it can trigger immediate relaxation. This Pavlovian suggestion reinforces the power of consistent self-care rituals.                                                                                                                                                                                                                    🔄 Trust & Control: Jason discusses letting go of the need for control, suggesting that we subconsciously trust many aspects of life—like the ground beneath our feet, or public transport drivers—without even thinking about it. This segues into a gentle philosophical reflection on the illusion of control and encourages listeners to find comfort in surrendering to the unknown.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                🌍 Perspective & Grounding: He uses the image of Earth spinning through space as a metaphor for how little control we truly have—and how freeing that realization can be. This perspective allows for:

• A sense of humility and wonder.
• A release from unnecessary mental burdens.
• A deeper connection to the present moment.

💞 Self-Compassion & Gratitude: In the final part of the session, Jason gently guides listeners to:

• Feel gratitude for what they have.
• Reflect on how kind and generous they've been.
• Embrace the idea that you are enough.

💤 Closing Suggestions: Jason encourages listeners to either open their eyes and return to the day or simply drift into a peaceful sleep. He reminds them that:

• Listening repeatedly enhances the mind-body response.
• Kindness to oneself is essential.
• Feeling safe and happy is something they deserve.

🧠 Ideal Use: This recording works beautifully for:

• Evening wind-down or pre-sleep rituals.
• Pain relief through mindfulness.
• Emotional grounding during stressful periods.
• Building a daily relaxation...

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

🎧 “Focus on sounds – Let me bore your pain away #40 – Jason Newland – 20th October 2025”
(Duration: 50 minutes, 48 seconds)
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🧠 Purpose & Tone This episode is part of Jason Newland’s “Let Me Bore Your Pain Away” series—a calming, semi-hypnotic recording designed to soothe physical discomfort and promote mental relaxation through gentle distraction and humor. It’s not medical advice, and Jason makes that clear up front. It’s intended to offer relief through gentle focus, storytelling, sound awareness, and lightheartedness. 🪑 Structure & Flow 1. Introduction & Disclaimer (0:00–1:30)

• Jason welcomes listeners and reminds them to only listen when it's safe to close their eyes.
• Clarifies he’s not a doctor or medical professional.
• Advises listeners to consult a doctor before using this for chronic pain.

2. The Technique: Focus on Sounds (1:31–8:00)

• Instead of ignoring background sounds, Jason encourages listeners to welcome them.
• Uses ambient noises (including his dog Vinny chewing on a bone) as part of the listening experience.
• Invites listeners to observe how they physically feel before and during the session.

3. Reflections on Helping Others (8:00–12:15)

• Shares how meaningful it feels to help people through these recordings.
• Describes moments of feeling uplifted and physically lighter when speaking genuinely.

4. Gentle Mind Wandering & Humor (12:15–35:00)

• Discusses his dog Vinny’s habits and food antics.
• Wonders about what animals would do if they could help themselves to food.
• Engages in whimsical musings about weather forecasts, floating maps, and falling into rivers.
• Injects dry humor and playful absurdity to shift attention from pain or tension.

5. Listener Check-In & Sensory Reflection (35:00–45:00)

• Encourages listeners to check in with their body again.
• Asks if their pain or physical discomfort has changed since the beginning.
• Notes how focusing on external sound can shift internal sensation.
• Offers humorous but gentle stories about his dog and personal quirks.

6. Wind-Down & Closing (45:00–End)

• Brings attention back to how the listener feels now versus before.
• Offers kind parting thoughts like “be kind to yourself—you deserve to be happy.”
• Ends with a long, meandering farewell involving Vinny making “bath time” sounds and Jason debating whether to get him food.

🧘‍♂️ Key Themes & TechniquesTechniqueDescriptionDistraction via StorytellingHumor and randomness redirect attention from pain.Focus on Ambient SoundExternal sounds (dog, heating, stomach, etc.) are used to anchor the mind.Mindfulness & Body ScanningJason prompts check-ins with physical sensations.Lightness & Humor“Waffling” is intentional, creating a soothing, unstructured space.Relatability & RamblingCasual style mimics friendly conversation rather than formal therapy.



🐾 Fun & Funny Moments

• Vinny the dog is a recurring star—licking the sofa, faking hunger, and ignoring Jason’s attempts to stay focused.
• Jason jokes that both his dog and stomach call him “Daddy” (which he admits is a little weird).
• He goes on a tangent about goldfish watching boxing, and the word “currents” meaning three different things (water, fruit, and electricity).
• His imaginary future grandkids ask for life advice, and he offers... a weather mishap instead.

✅ Summary Takeaway
This episode is not just an audio to relax to—it's a charming, goofy, and...

https://www.jasonnewland.com/

🎧 “Focus on sounds – Let me bore your pain away #40 – Jason Newland – 20th October 2025”
(Duration: 50 minutes, 48 seconds)
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🧠 Purpose & Tone This episode is part of Jason Newland’s “Let Me Bore Your Pain Away” series—a calming, semi-hypnotic recording designed to soothe physical discomfort and promote mental relaxation through gentle distraction and humor. It’s not medical advice, and Jason makes that clear up front. It’s intended to offer relief through gentle focus, storytelling, sound awareness, and lightheartedness. 🪑 Structure & Flow 1. Introduction & Disclaimer (0:00–1:30)

• Jason welcomes listeners and reminds them to only listen when it's safe to close their eyes.
• Clarifies he’s not a doctor or medical professional.
• Advises listeners to consult a doctor before using this for chronic pain.

2. The Technique: Focus on Sounds (1:31–8:00)

• Instead of ignoring background sounds, Jason encourages listeners to welcome them.
• Uses ambient noises (including his dog Vinny chewing on a bone) as part of the listening experience.
• Invites listeners to observe how they physically feel before and during the session.

3. Reflections on Helping Others (8:00–12:15)

• Shares how meaningful it feels to help people through these recordings.
• Describes moments of feeling uplifted and physically lighter when speaking genuinely.

4. Gentle Mind Wandering & Humor (12:15–35:00)

• Discusses his dog Vinny’s habits and food antics.
• Wonders about what animals would do if they could help themselves to food.
• Engages in whimsical musings about weather forecasts, floating maps, and falling into rivers.
• Injects dry humor and playful absurdity to shift attention from pain or tension.

5. Listener Check-In & Sensory Reflection (35:00–45:00)

• Encourages listeners to check in with their body again.
• Asks if their pain or physical discomfort has changed since the beginning.
• Notes how focusing on external sound can shift internal sensation.
• Offers humorous but gentle stories about his dog and personal quirks.

6. Wind-Down & Closing (45:00–End)

• Brings attention back to how the listener feels now versus before.
• Offers kind parting thoughts like “be kind to yourself—you deserve to be happy.”
• Ends with a long, meandering farewell involving Vinny making “bath time” sounds and Jason debating whether to get him food.

🧘‍♂️ Key Themes & TechniquesTechniqueDescriptionDistraction via StorytellingHumor and randomness redirect attention from pain.Focus on Ambient SoundExternal sounds (dog, heating, stomach, etc.) are used to anchor the mind.Mindfulness & Body ScanningJason prompts check-ins with physical sensations.Lightness & Humor“Waffling” is intentional, creating a soothing, unstructured space.Relatability & RamblingCasual style mimics friendly conversation rather than formal therapy.



🐾 Fun & Funny Moments

• Vinny the dog is a recurring star—licking the sofa, faking hunger, and ignoring Jason’s attempts to stay focused.
• Jason jokes that both his dog and stomach call him “Daddy” (which he admits is a little weird).
• He goes on a tangent about goldfish watching boxing, and the word “currents” meaning three different things (water, fruit, and electricity).
• His imaginary future grandkids ask for life advice, and he offers... a weather mishap instead.

✅ Summary Takeaway
This episode is not just an audio to relax to—it's a charming, goofy, and...