Wellness Evolution

Practice Fire Breathing, a powerful tool that has been used by Indigenous people for centuries to release toxic emotions like anger and cleanse and clear attachments that no longer serve them. Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, guest Gina Hessburg shares her experience of being diagnosed with optic neuritis and learning to advocate for herself within the health care system. (04:41) Meet Raphael, the inflatable support friend(09:39) Being your own health advocate(11:47) The real struggle in navigating mental health and chronic disease(14:23) Why having goals is key to managing your chronic illness Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Learn about the technique known as Earth Breathing from the Comprehensive Resource Model Manual written by Lisa Schwarz on Integrative Medicine. Earth breathing provides an opportunity to connect further with ourselves and the environment around us, and to stay consciously aware of the present moment to help reduce our fight or flight responses to stress. Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we meet Jennifer Gabiola, a woman living with rheumatoid arthritis who uses her faith to find comfort and strength through her chronic illness journey. You’ll hear about her experience with the cultural stigma of work-life balance in the Asian community learn how she found love and acceptance for herself. (04:33) Journey of self-acceptance and self-love(11:28) Cultural standards and balance(14:20) Recieving love from another(17:32) Connection with Soul Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Follow along in this five-minute breathing exercise based on the Voo technique, which is used to relax the body and reduce anxiety by stimulating the vagus nerve. Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since her rheumatoid arthritis diagnosis, patient Rebecca Council has been through many surgeries and medication trials. In this episode, Rebecca talks about the importance of having resilience as well as support from her wife and her LGBTQ community as she manages chronic illness. Some highlights from this episode: (03:16) Overcoming challenges with loving support (07:08) Finding community support (11:58) Different strokes for different folks — what works for you? Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments via email, video, or audio clips, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Many people think meditation and breathing are one in the same. Today, on our first episode of Breathing Through Pain, we will briefly talk about the differences and guide you through a simple breathing exercise. Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to wellnessevolaution@ghlf.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Alejandro Chaoul, PhD, Founder and Director of The Jung Center’s Mind Body Spirit Institute in Houston, Texas, sits down with host Angel Tapia to chat about his work teaching mindfulness at UTHealth Medical School/ MD Anderson as well as his real-life applications with chronic illness patients. Some highlights from this episode: 7:55: Stress vs Stressors 16:20: It’s not just about the disease; it’s about the illness experience 18:09: Cultural implications in chronic illness treatment 29:43: Importance of patient-reported outcomes (PROs) research to advance chronic disease treatment 34:10: BONUS: STOP (stop, take a deep breath, observe, proceed) technique Be sure to listen to our breathing break exercise “Understanding Meditation vs Deep Breathing” that accompanies this episode. Contact Our Hosts Angel Tapia, Patient Advocate, Hispanic Community Outreach Manager: atapia@ghlf.org Danielle Ali, Systems Analyst: dali@ghlf.org We want to hear what you think. Send your comments, or a video or audio clip of yourself, to wellnessevolution@ghlf.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.