Podcasts about healing body

Childhood sexual trauma doesn't end when the event is over. It can shape the nervous system for decades, influencing boundaries, shame, relationships, chronic pain, dissociation, and the way we experience safety in our own bodies. In this deeply personal episode, Jennifer Wallace and Elisabeth Kristof are joined by NSI practitioner Lovee Bradley to explore the lasting neurophysiological effects of childhood sexual abuse and the path toward healing. Together they discuss how early violations of body boundaries shape the developing nervous system, why freeze and dissociation become deeply ingrained survival strategies, and how those adaptations continue to influence adult relationships, emotional regulation, shame, intimacy, and self-expression. Jennifer, Elisabeth, and Lovee also share their own lived experiences with sexual trauma, pelvic pain, chronic bracing, emotional suppression, people-pleasing, and boundary challenges while offering hope through nervous system healing and neuroplasticity. This conversation is not about reliving trauma—it is about understanding the intelligence of survival responses and learning how to safely reconnect with your body, your voice, and your sense of self. If you've ever struggled with shame, chronic freeze, difficulty saying no, intimacy challenges, or feeling disconnected from your own body, this episode offers both education and hope. In This Episode We Discuss • How childhood sexual trauma shapes nervous system development • Why freeze is an intelligent survival response—not a personal weakness • Dissociation, shame, and the long-term effects of developmental trauma • How chronic muscle bracing and pelvic floor tension develop after trauma • Sexual fawning, people-pleasing, and body boundary violations • Emotional regulation and the lasting impact of early attachment wounds • The relationship between shame, chronic illness, and self-abandonment • Why boundaries often feel physically unsafe after trauma • Rebuilding safety, self-expression, and agency through neuroplasticity and nervous system regulation Resources

A creative, body-based guide to healing for queer, trans, and gender-expansive readers—somatic tools and expressive arts to feel safer in your body, rewrite your story, and sustain connection. Queer Expressions: Expressive Art and Somatic Therapy Practices for Healing Body Trauma (North Atlantic Books, 2026) is a practical, consent-centered guide to healing body trauma through embodiment and creativity. Drawing on somatic therapy—grounding, breath, orientation, gentle movement—and expressive arts—collage, drawing, clay, movement, music, voice—within a harm-reduction frame of pacing, choice, and safety plans, Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (REAT, ATR-BC, LPC) shares grounded practices, case vignettes, and simple rituals to help you move from shut down or on high alert into steadier, more connected living. The book follows a simple arc: first, feel and steady your nervous system; next, turn those sensations into art and story; and finally, build rituals and relationships that help the changes last—whether you're navigating dysphoria, ED recovery, chronic stress, or nervous system dysregulation. Inside you'll find: Body check-ins (quick prompts to name sensations and needs), short breath & movement practices (1–10 minutes), and sensory prompts (sight/sound/touch/smell/taste) Art invitations (collage, drawing, movement, sound/voice) with step-by-step guidance and safety notes Consent & harm-reduction tools (opt-in/out menus, pacing, crisis planning) to keep the work manageable Community practices & rituals (altar-making, release-writing, witness circles) to anchor change in daily lif A queer-centered lens on healing, embodiment, and creativity Warm, inclusive, and usable on your own or with a therapist, Queer Expressions helps you build a more livable relationship with your body—and a story big enough to hold who you are becoming. Wednesdae Reim Ifrach is a trans/non-binary art therapist and counselor dedicated to providing gender-affirming, trauma-informed care that emphasizes healing-centered engagement, body justice, intersectional social justice, and equitable access to eating disorder treatment. They co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery, offering clinical supervision, consultations, trainings, workshops, counseling, and art therapy services to clients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. As a full-time professor at Moravian University, Wednesdae teaches mental health counseling, social work, and expressive art courses, inspiring future professionals. Over the past decade, they have led trainings and workshops for organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, and Yale University, among others. Previously, Wednesdae founded the country's first 2sLGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Program, served on Project HEAL's Board, and presided over the Connecticut Art Therapy Association. They currently co-chair the Health Professionals in Training Program on the GLMA Board. Their expertise addresses LGBTQ+ concerns and trauma, honoring each client's identity. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

A creative, body-based guide to healing for queer, trans, and gender-expansive readers—somatic tools and expressive arts to feel safer in your body, rewrite your story, and sustain connection. Queer Expressions: Expressive Art and Somatic Therapy Practices for Healing Body Trauma (North Atlantic Books, 2026) is a practical, consent-centered guide to healing body trauma through embodiment and creativity. Drawing on somatic therapy—grounding, breath, orientation, gentle movement—and expressive arts—collage, drawing, clay, movement, music, voice—within a harm-reduction frame of pacing, choice, and safety plans, Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (REAT, ATR-BC, LPC) shares grounded practices, case vignettes, and simple rituals to help you move from shut down or on high alert into steadier, more connected living. The book follows a simple arc: first, feel and steady your nervous system; next, turn those sensations into art and story; and finally, build rituals and relationships that help the changes last—whether you're navigating dysphoria, ED recovery, chronic stress, or nervous system dysregulation. Inside you'll find: Body check-ins (quick prompts to name sensations and needs), short breath & movement practices (1–10 minutes), and sensory prompts (sight/sound/touch/smell/taste) Art invitations (collage, drawing, movement, sound/voice) with step-by-step guidance and safety notes Consent & harm-reduction tools (opt-in/out menus, pacing, crisis planning) to keep the work manageable Community practices & rituals (altar-making, release-writing, witness circles) to anchor change in daily lif A queer-centered lens on healing, embodiment, and creativity Warm, inclusive, and usable on your own or with a therapist, Queer Expressions helps you build a more livable relationship with your body—and a story big enough to hold who you are becoming. Wednesdae Reim Ifrach is a trans/non-binary art therapist and counselor dedicated to providing gender-affirming, trauma-informed care that emphasizes healing-centered engagement, body justice, intersectional social justice, and equitable access to eating disorder treatment. They co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery, offering clinical supervision, consultations, trainings, workshops, counseling, and art therapy services to clients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. As a full-time professor at Moravian University, Wednesdae teaches mental health counseling, social work, and expressive art courses, inspiring future professionals. Over the past decade, they have led trainings and workshops for organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, and Yale University, among others. Previously, Wednesdae founded the country's first 2sLGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Program, served on Project HEAL's Board, and presided over the Connecticut Art Therapy Association. They currently co-chair the Health Professionals in Training Program on the GLMA Board. Their expertise addresses LGBTQ+ concerns and trauma, honoring each client's identity. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/gender-studies

A creative, body-based guide to healing for queer, trans, and gender-expansive readers—somatic tools and expressive arts to feel safer in your body, rewrite your story, and sustain connection. Queer Expressions: Expressive Art and Somatic Therapy Practices for Healing Body Trauma (North Atlantic Books, 2026) is a practical, consent-centered guide to healing body trauma through embodiment and creativity. Drawing on somatic therapy—grounding, breath, orientation, gentle movement—and expressive arts—collage, drawing, clay, movement, music, voice—within a harm-reduction frame of pacing, choice, and safety plans, Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (REAT, ATR-BC, LPC) shares grounded practices, case vignettes, and simple rituals to help you move from shut down or on high alert into steadier, more connected living. The book follows a simple arc: first, feel and steady your nervous system; next, turn those sensations into art and story; and finally, build rituals and relationships that help the changes last—whether you're navigating dysphoria, ED recovery, chronic stress, or nervous system dysregulation. Inside you'll find: Body check-ins (quick prompts to name sensations and needs), short breath & movement practices (1–10 minutes), and sensory prompts (sight/sound/touch/smell/taste) Art invitations (collage, drawing, movement, sound/voice) with step-by-step guidance and safety notes Consent & harm-reduction tools (opt-in/out menus, pacing, crisis planning) to keep the work manageable Community practices & rituals (altar-making, release-writing, witness circles) to anchor change in daily lif A queer-centered lens on healing, embodiment, and creativity Warm, inclusive, and usable on your own or with a therapist, Queer Expressions helps you build a more livable relationship with your body—and a story big enough to hold who you are becoming. Wednesdae Reim Ifrach is a trans/non-binary art therapist and counselor dedicated to providing gender-affirming, trauma-informed care that emphasizes healing-centered engagement, body justice, intersectional social justice, and equitable access to eating disorder treatment. They co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery, offering clinical supervision, consultations, trainings, workshops, counseling, and art therapy services to clients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. As a full-time professor at Moravian University, Wednesdae teaches mental health counseling, social work, and expressive art courses, inspiring future professionals. Over the past decade, they have led trainings and workshops for organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, and Yale University, among others. Previously, Wednesdae founded the country's first 2sLGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Program, served on Project HEAL's Board, and presided over the Connecticut Art Therapy Association. They currently co-chair the Health Professionals in Training Program on the GLMA Board. Their expertise addresses LGBTQ+ concerns and trauma, honoring each client's identity. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/art

A creative, body-based guide to healing for queer, trans, and gender-expansive readers—somatic tools and expressive arts to feel safer in your body, rewrite your story, and sustain connection. Queer Expressions: Expressive Art and Somatic Therapy Practices for Healing Body Trauma (North Atlantic Books, 2026) is a practical, consent-centered guide to healing body trauma through embodiment and creativity. Drawing on somatic therapy—grounding, breath, orientation, gentle movement—and expressive arts—collage, drawing, clay, movement, music, voice—within a harm-reduction frame of pacing, choice, and safety plans, Wednesdae Reim Ifrach (REAT, ATR-BC, LPC) shares grounded practices, case vignettes, and simple rituals to help you move from shut down or on high alert into steadier, more connected living. The book follows a simple arc: first, feel and steady your nervous system; next, turn those sensations into art and story; and finally, build rituals and relationships that help the changes last—whether you're navigating dysphoria, ED recovery, chronic stress, or nervous system dysregulation. Inside you'll find: Body check-ins (quick prompts to name sensations and needs), short breath & movement practices (1–10 minutes), and sensory prompts (sight/sound/touch/smell/taste) Art invitations (collage, drawing, movement, sound/voice) with step-by-step guidance and safety notes Consent & harm-reduction tools (opt-in/out menus, pacing, crisis planning) to keep the work manageable Community practices & rituals (altar-making, release-writing, witness circles) to anchor change in daily lif A queer-centered lens on healing, embodiment, and creativity Warm, inclusive, and usable on your own or with a therapist, Queer Expressions helps you build a more livable relationship with your body—and a story big enough to hold who you are becoming. Wednesdae Reim Ifrach is a trans/non-binary art therapist and counselor dedicated to providing gender-affirming, trauma-informed care that emphasizes healing-centered engagement, body justice, intersectional social justice, and equitable access to eating disorder treatment. They co-own and operate Rainbow Recovery, offering clinical supervision, consultations, trainings, workshops, counseling, and art therapy services to clients in Connecticut and Pennsylvania. As a full-time professor at Moravian University, Wednesdae teaches mental health counseling, social work, and expressive art courses, inspiring future professionals. Over the past decade, they have led trainings and workshops for organizations such as the American Art Therapy Association, National Alliance for Eating Disorders, and Yale University, among others. Previously, Wednesdae founded the country's first 2sLGBTQIA+ Eating Disorder Program, served on Project HEAL's Board, and presided over the Connecticut Art Therapy Association. They currently co-chair the Health Professionals in Training Program on the GLMA Board. Their expertise addresses LGBTQ+ concerns and trauma, honoring each client's identity. Helena Vissing, PsyD, SEP, PMH-C is a Licensed Psychologist practicing in California and Associate Professor at California Institute of Integral Studies. She can be reached at contact@helenavissing.com. She is the author of Somatic Maternal Healing: Psychodynamic and Somatic Treatment of Trauma in the Perinatal Period (Routledge, 2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/psychology

What happens when the thing you think will finally make you lovable, the right look, the right body, the right approval, never actually arrives?In this episode, Eileen has a conversation with Whitney Walker, licensed marriage and family therapist, recovery coach, and host of the Women Waken podcast. Whitney specializes in addiction, eating disorders, trauma, and spirituality, and she doesn't shy away from her own story: severe bullying, a debilitating eating disorder, addiction, and a self-worth built entirely on external validation that nearly broke her in her early twenties.This conversation traces Whitney's path from that rock bottom to recovery, sobriety, and a spiritual awakening rooted in self-love, and widens out into a larger conversation about the return of the divine feminine, sovereignty, and what a more conscious, balanced society could look like.In this episode:-Whitney's years of disordered eating, addiction, and the belief that being attractive was the only path to being loved-The therapist who first asked her, "Isn't there more to you than your appearance?"-The book and quote that cracked something open: "Trying to love yourself from the outside in is a doomed prospect"-Why getting sober and healing her relationship with food opened the door to a spiritual path-A trip to the UK that connected Whitney to her Scottish, English, and Irish ancestry, and the calling that followed: bring women together-The difference between conscious and unconscious masculine and feminine energy-Sovereignty as the most powerful tool available to any human right now-Why systems built on greed and exploitation are inherently unstable, and what might take their place-The role of truth and transparency in personal and collective healing"The greatest wisdom you can ever find is within you. You are your own greatest source of wisdom." — Whitney WalkerWhitney's Website: Www.Womenwaken.com Find Witney's Podcast on Apple or Spotify Subscribe to Witney's Youtube channelConnect with Witney on Instagram Follow Whitney on Facebook Join Whitney on LinkedInJoin me for the next Wheel of the Year CeremonySubscribe to Eileen on SubstackTake the Which Witch Are You QuizOrder Awaken to the Magic Within Connect with Eileen on Instagram Follow Eileen on Insight Timer Send Eileen an email

Join us on this episode as we talk about kitchen witchcraft. I'll talk about the relationship between food an magic and share how my practice of kitchen witchery. We'll talk cooking and baking as ritual, seasonal cooking, and magical ingredients.Books mentioned: The Witch's Feast A Kitchen Grimoire by Melissa Jayne MadaraTurtle Island Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America by Sean ShermanSix seasons a New Way With vegetables by Joshua McFaddenPlant-based Magic 120 Seasonal Recipes for Healing Body and Soul by Lisanna Wallance Grimoire Girl Creating an Inheritance of Magic and Mischief by Hilarie BurtonKeep in touch and up to date by signing up for our newsletter for monthly rituals and shop updates. Support the creation of the podcast on Patreon where you'll get my tarot cheat sheet. Visit our Bramble & Brimstone ⁠shop⁠ and ⁠website⁠  where you can shop our wares. Follow us on ⁠⁠instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠Bluesky⁠ for updates and more witchy content!  

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In this episode, we explore how our physical bodies carry the weight of our life experiences—including trauma, stress, and unexpressed emotion. We dive into the power of somatic practices to release these blocks, the spiritual initiation of motherhood, and how to turn simple daily habits into sacred rituals that restore your nervous system.Key Takeaways:How the body stores emotion, trauma, and stress in physical ways that can be released through somatic practices like breathwork, Reiki, movement, and bodyworkWhy pregnancy and motherhood are deeply spiritual experiences that require both strength and surrenderHow breathwork and somatic healing can unlock buried memories, emotional breakthroughs, and profound nervous system healingHow small daily rituals — like movement, cacao, candle magic, journaling, hot water, or nature walks — can become powerful spiritual practiceWhy learning to receive support, care, healing, and nourishment is a major part of the spiritual journeyConnect With Dayluna ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@d.a.y.l.u.n.a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect With Steffi (aka Spirit Sis)Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@spirit_sis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@spiritsis ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠spiritsis.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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A complete rundown for Spring season 2026. Change is inevitable. Learning how to process at a nervous system level requires study.

(Overnight | Voice Only) Healing Body Scan | Sleep Hypnosis | Jason Newland | 23rd February 2026 by Jason Newland

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What happens when medical care reduces a whole human being to a number on a scale? In this episode of Dr. Marianne-Land, I'm joined by Ivy Felicia, Body Relationship Coach and founder of Luxuriant Life, for a deeply grounding conversation about anti-fat bias in healthcare, chronic illness, and what it actually takes to build peace with your body in a system that often causes harm. Ivy shares her lived experience as a Black woman of size navigating PCOS, autoimmune illness, thyroid disease, and repeated medical dismissal. We talk openly about the moment a provider told her weight loss surgery was the only option and what it meant to be treated as disposable when she declined. That moment became a turning point that reshaped her relationship with her body and ultimately led to the creation of her Body Relationship Method, a size-inclusive, weight-neutral approach grounded in compassion, self-trust, and holistic wellness. Throughout this conversation, we explore how chronic illness, medical trauma, and anti-fat bias intersect, and why body positivity is not always accessible or supportive for people living in pain, disability, or marginalized bodies. Ivy explains why she centers body peace rather than body love, and how choosing neutrality and non-violence toward your body can be a more realistic and healing place to start. We also discuss the role of spirituality and surrender in healing a relationship with your body. Ivy describes how prayer, connection to nature, journaling, and honoring ancestors support her through periods of overwhelm, and why taking healing one breath at a time can feel far more attainable than one day at a time when you live with chronic pain or illness. This episode also dives into internalized anti-fat bias and internalized ableism. Ivy shares how listening, witnessing, and affirming someone's lived experience can be profoundly reparative, especially for people who have spent years being dismissed or erased by medical systems. We talk about visibility, self-advocacy, and how being truly heard can help people reclaim their voice and their worth. If you've ever felt disconnected from your body because of chronic illness, eating disorder recovery, medical trauma, or weight stigma, this conversation offers a gentler way forward. There is no finish line here. There is no pressure to love your body. There is space to move toward peace, at your own pace, one breath at a time. About Ivy Felicia Ivy Felicia is a Body Relationship Coach, certified holistic wellness practitioner, speaker, and founder of Luxuriant Life, LLC. She is the creator of the Body Relationship Method, a trademarked, size-inclusive, weight-neutral approach that helps people heal body image, navigate chronic illness with compassion, and rebuild self-trust. Through coaching, community, and education, Ivy supports people in marginalized bodies in cultivating peace with their bodies without dieting, scale-based wellness, or toxic positivity. Work With Ivy Felicia Ivy offers support through her Body Relationship Circle membership, group coaching programs, and one-on-one coaching. You can learn more and sign up for her newsletter at ivyfelicia.com. Follow Ivy on Instagram and Threads at @iamivyfelicia. Content Note This episode includes discussion of anti-fat bias in healthcare, chronic illness, medical dismissal, and weight loss surgery recommendations. Want More Support? If anti-fat bias, chronic illness, or medical trauma has impacted your relationship with food or your body, you're not alone. I offer eating disorder therapy and recovery support with a liberation-oriented, neurodivergent-affirming, trauma-informed approach. I work with clients in California, Texas, Washington, D.C., and globally via coaching and education. You can learn more about working with me and explore my courses and resources at drmariannemiller.com. Listen in, take a breath, and remember: peace is allowed to come before love.

What if the most powerful healing tool you have this holiday season is something you're not giving yourself enough of?Sleep isn't a luxury — it's a biological requirement for repair, detoxification, and resilience. And for anyone navigating a chronic or life-altering illness, rest is one of the most potent forms of medicine you have.During the holidays, even the best intentions around sleep can fall apart — late nights, travel, stress, sugar, alcohol, hosting, early mornings, and constant stimulation. But your healing body depends on rest. When sleep drops, inflammation rises. Cortisol spikes. Blood sugar destabilizes. Repair processes slow. Symptoms flare.In today's episode, we go deep into how sleep impacts healing and how to reclaim rest even in the busiest season of the year. You'll learn why restorative sleep is non-negotiable for immune strength, inflammation control, emotional balance, and cellular repair — and how to protect it without feeling guilty or overwhelmed.In this episode, you'll discover:Why sleep is your body's most powerful healing stateWhat happens at night: detoxification, DNA repair, hormone balancing, immune activationHow holiday stress disrupts the sleep–healing cyclePractical ways to reclaim restorative rest, even in chaotic environmentsMicro-rest rituals that instantly calm your nervous systemMindset shifts to release guilt around restingSimple environmental changes that support deep, nourishing sleepBy the end, you'll know how to treat rest like the medicine it truly is.Click play on this episode, and then choose one thing we talk about to protect your rest tonight. Make rest a non-negotiable part of your healing — not something you fit in when everything else is done.Join us for Day 9, where we'll talk about breaking the guilt cycle when you fall out of sync with your nutrition plan, and how to get back on track without shame.DisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes only and does not offer medical advice. Consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any changes to your treatment or health regimen. Reliance on any information provided is solely at your own risk.This podcast explores stories and science around ALS, dementia, MS, cancer, mind body recovery, healing, functional medicine, heart disease, regression, remission, integrative medicine, autoimmune conditions, chronic illness, terminal disease, terminal illness, holistic health, quality of life, alternative medicine, natural healing, lifestyle medicine, and remission from cancer, offering hope and insights for those seeking resilience and renewal.

Have you ever looked in the mirror and felt stuck with your own body—in a similar way you’ve felt stuck with alcohol?That exhausting push-pull. The promises. The shame. The “why do I keep doing this?” on repeat. If that sounds familiar, this conversation is for you. For the woman who’s tried willpower, plans, promises, and prayers—yet still feels stuck in the cycle of body image battles, emotional eating, and quiet self-criticism. Friend, you are not alone. And you are not broken. Leanne joins us to share her powerful story of moving from food addiction and shame to true healing—rooted in both neuroscience and the unshakable love of God. What once felt like a personal failure of discipline became a holy revelation: real change happens when we understand our nervous system, renew our minds, and invite God into the process with us. In this episode, we talk honestly about how self-image shapes our choices, why “knowing better” isn’t the same as healing, and how faith and neuroscience beautifully work together to bring lasting freedom. Just like with alcohol, you’ll hear how the breakthrough didn’t come from trying harder—but from partnering with God differently. You’ll also hear how Leanne learned to separate who she is from what she struggled with—and how that shift opened the door to peace, empowerment, and a new identity grounded in Christ. If you’ve ever wondered why you keep doing the very thing you swore you wouldn’t—whether with food, alcohol, or anything else—this episode will remind you: you’re not failing—you’re in formation. And God isn’t standing at a distance. He’s right in the middle of your becoming.

Gerda C. Robinson recounts her journey as a young girl living through the atrocities of Nazi Germany and grappling later in America with chronic pain, the lasting impacts of war.What hidden scars does surviving Nazi Germany leave, and how does resilience endure decades of pain? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with Gerda C. Robinson on her new book From Trauma to Peace: How we reclaim our lives Healing Body and Soul.Moments with Marianne Radio Show airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate! https://www.kmet1490am.comGerda C. Robinson was born in Germany in 1938, she immigrated to the United States in 1961, where she studied psychology at the University of Minnesota. She has led women's support groups, worked with adolescents, volunteered in hospice, and served in Stephen Ministry. Today she champions social and emotional learning in schools as a vital foundation for healthier, more resilient communities https://www.gerdarobinsonbooks.com/the-bookFor more show information visit: https://www.mariannepestana.com/

On this episode of Catholic Forum, after a news update from The Dialog and TheDialog.org, we talk with author, editor, blogger and podcaster, Leila Marie Lawler, about the new book from Sophia Institute Press titled, "St. Hildegard's Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul." Written by French author, Paul Ferris, this book brings to light ancient remedies for health and peace with a Catholic twist. You can see a video of this interview on the Diocese of Wilmington's YouTube channel. Catholic Forum is a production of the Diocese of Wilmington's Office of Communication. Please like, share and follow.

AMDG. What did people know in the Middle Ages that we are only now rediscovering?   Blogger of “Like Mother, Like Daughter” Substack contributor, author, and podcaster Leila Lawler joins the Kolbecast to discuss the new book, “St. Hildegard's Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul.” Prompted by pharmaceutical shortages, Leila asked herself: “What did people do before ibuprofen?” Leila began researching and creating her own homeopathic remedies, drawing inspiration from St. Hildegard's work. Leila shares some of the most efficacious remedies she has tried, the flaws in the modern medical system, and what St. Hildegard can teach us about a healthy and whole-person approach to medicine and mental health.   Links mentioned & relevant:  St. Hildegard's Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul by Paul Ferris with an introduction by Leila Marie Lawler  God's Hotel: A Doctor, a Hospital, and a Pilgrimage by Victoria Sweet  Blog post on Like Mother, Like Daugher about curing UTIs  More from and about Leila Lawler:  Like Mother, Like Daughter  on Substack   Happy Despite Them  The School for Housewives  The Home Front podcast with husband Phil Lawler  Mrs. Lawler's books:  The Little Oratory and Summa Domestica  God Has No Grandchildren  Related Kolbecast episodes:  112 Cura Personalis: The Intro  136 Cura Personalis: The Sequel  117 Figureoutable with Dr. Andrew Mullally  Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey.   We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey!  The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles).  Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast! 

Author and cultural commentator, Leila Lawler, joins the show to discuss the book, St. Hildegard's Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul. We talk about St. Hildegard of Bingen, her views on medicine, healing and the cosmos, what she means by “hot, cold, moist, and dry,” and what modern people (New Agers, Feminists, etc.) get wrong about her. Leila Lawler's website is here: https://likemotherlikedaughter.org/Follow Leila on Twitter.com @_Leila *************************************************************************************************************Follow me on Twitter @AaronIrberSubscribe to my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@imightbelieveinfaeries7563Subscribe to my Substack for updates on the show, essays, and more!I Might Believe in Faeries is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Donate to my Patreon - I Might Believe in Faeries https://www.patreon.com/imightbelieveinfaeriesLike my Facebook page - I Might Believe in FaeriesBattle Of The Creek by Alexander Nakarada | https://www.serpentsoundstudios.comMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comAttribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Logo Art by Linnea Kisby************************************************************************************************************* This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aaronirber.substack.com/subscribe

Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”St. Hildegard of Bingen—one of only four women Doctors of the Church—and her revolutionary approach to healing that seamlessly unites body and soul.Leila Lawler joins Jack to discuss St. Hildegard's comprehensive system of natural medicine. Unlike today's healthcare model that treats the body as a flawed machine needing constant pharmaceutical intervention, Hildegard recognized our inherent capacity for self-healing when properly supported through God's natural design.As trust in institutional medicine wavers, many are rediscovering what Hildegard knew centuries ago: that herbs, proper nutrition, rest, and spiritual balance work together to maintain health. St. Hildegard's GardenRecipes and Remedies for Healing Body and SoulJacks Latest Blog Young Men United in the Eucharist: Heroically Rebuilding the Three Necessary SocietiesFollow on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalSubscribe to our Newly Resurrected YouTube Channel!Sign up for our Newsletter: https://jp2renew.org/Support the show

In this episode of Respect Life Radio, Deacon Geoff is joined by Leila Lawler to discuss the newly released book St. Hildegard's Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body and Soul by Paul Ferris. Together, they explore the rich tradition of homeopathic and natural medicine, contrasting it with the modern medical system. Drawing inspiration from the wisdom of St. Hildegard of Bingen, they reflect on how society approached health and illness a thousand years ago—and why many are now turning back to these age-old remedies. The conversation highlights how God's creation was designed for healing and care, emphasizing the deep connection between our physical health and spiritual well-being. If you're interested in learning more or purchasing the book, visit: St. Hildegard's Garden – Sophia Institute Press

In this episode of High on Life, I'm joined by Margo Green, a registered psychotherapist (qualifying) who specializes in body image, disordered eating, addiction, burnout, and self-compassion—especially for women navigating menopause and mood disorders. We're talking all about how we relate to our bodies—and how practicing self-compassion can transform your health journey. Together, we explore: What body image is and how it impacts our behaviours Why self-worth and weight often get tangled together How self-compassion supports sustainable change without shame What therapy can offer on a weight management journey Practical steps you can take to start healing your body image today This episode is for anyone who's ever felt discouraged in their body, stuck in shame, or unsure how to care for themselves with both structure and kindness.

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We're live with Dr. Patricia Davis, Superintendent of Diocese of Baton Rouge Catholic Schools with monthly update, Leila Lawler, discusses the book "St. Hildegard's Garden: Recipes and Remedies for Healing Body" and Soul and Lori Graham, Registered Nurse at Woman's New Life Clinic with update.

Hellooooooooooo and welcome back to a psychology mama's episode!If you grew up in the '90s or early 2000s, you probably remember it well — low-rise jeans, calorie-counting, and the constant message that thinness equaled beauty, success, and self-worth. Many of us internalised those messages before we even understood them. We learned to shrink ourselves — literally and figuratively — to fit into a version of ‘enough' that was never really about health or happiness.Now, as adults — and for some of us, as parents — we're starting to unlearn it. We're beginning to ask: What if our bodies were never the problem? What if we could break the cycle, not just for ourselves but for the next generation?Thinness was never the real goal — it was approval, love, and belonging. I don't want my child to grow up believing that her body is a problem to be solved.In this episode, we're diving into toxic body culture, the lingering effects of diet culture, the rise of the ‘almond mom,' and what it really means to raise children — and ourselves — in a world that still hasn't made peace with body diversity. I'm not just raising a child. I'm re-raising myself.This is personal, powerful, and deeply necessary. Let's talk about it.”You can find more of us here: Our Online Psychology practice: Did you know we have online appointments available with our amazing therapists Lisa or Maddie. Learn more here https://thepsychcollaborative.com.au The Thriving Therapists: To connect with a safe and supportive community of like-minded therapists, head to our Thriving Therapists Facebook group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/224252457083630/?ref=share&mibextid=S66gvFOr find us on our Instagram: https://instagram.com/thethrivingtherapists?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==The Psychology Sisters Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychologysisters/?hl=enThe Psych Collaborative instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thepsychcollaborative/?hl=enPlease note: this episode is for informational purposes only and does not replace personalised psychological advice.

Healing Body Image and Self-Perception After Betrayal   In this episode of the Human Intimacy Podcast, Dr. Kevin Skinner and MaryAnn Michaelis explore how early life experiences, cultural messaging, and exposure to media and pornography shape self-perception and body image—especially after betrayal. They discuss why betrayed partners often feel "not enough," and they share research shows that pornography harms both users' and partners' body image.   The episode offers practical strategies for healing, including gratitude for the body's functionality, redefining beauty beyond appearance, and reconnecting with the joyful, authentic self. This conversation invites listeners to free themselves from harmful comparisons and embrace their inherent worth. Resources Discussed: - Study: The Association of Pornography Use and Body Image Among Heterosexual and Sexual Minority Men (Archives of Sexual Behavior). - Key concepts: Self-perception, media influence, social comparison theory, and gratitude-based body acceptance. —- Did you miss the First Annual Human Intimacy Conference? Session replays are now available. Click here and use this coupon code to get a 20% discount (Conf20). Watch Dr. Kevin Skinner, MaryAnn Michaelis, Karen Strange, Michelle Mays, Geoff Steurer, and many others as they discuss the healing and recovery process.

In this episode of Transform Your Life, Teresa and Tonya discuss the emotional weight that often lingers long after physical weight is lost. They share their experiences of being labeled "the fat one" and how those past feelings continue to shape their self-image. They emphasize the importance of inner work, recognizing that self-worth isn't defined by your reflection, but by your mindset. Teresa and Tonya remind listeners that we are often our own harshest critics, fixating on flaws that no one else notices.They also reflect on how insecurities—like fearing clothes won't fit or hesitating to be in photos—can persist even after weight loss. They stress the power of documenting your journey through photos, not only to celebrate transformation but also as a tool for shifting perspective and emotional healing. Ultimately, they explore how their weight loss journeys have influenced their views on clothing, family memories, and self-acceptance.Key Topics Covered:The lasting impact of being labeled "the fat one"Why your reflection doesn't define your worthBody image struggles during and after weight lossThe emotional challenge of taking progress photosLetting go of “skinny” labels and embracing self-acceptanceHow past experiences with family shape current insecuritiesTune in to hear Teresa and Tonya's honest and powerful insights on redefining self-worth and embracing your journey—inside and out.Follow Transform Your Life Podcast on Instagram @transformyourlifepodcast Follow Tonya on Instagram @takingmylifebackat42 Follow Teresa on Instagram @transformingteresamarie and Tiktok @transformingteresamarie

Today we're going deep with Nicoletta Bradley as she shares her transformative journey of healing from body image struggles and a broken engagement! Join Basics of Dating! The 6-Week Program for the Christian single feeling stuck, anxious, or healing from heartbreak. https://www.heartofdating.com/basics-of-dating   Love Heart of Dating Podcast? Want to support us AND be a part of the fam? Join us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/heartofdating Subscribe to our YouTube channel here! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ1PswEXEyeSddMmOSiRKGw Crushing on a cutie? Download this FREE Resource on how to show interest: https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/how-to-show-interest  Want to further your dating knowledge? Check out our ultimate dating library! https://www.heartofdating.com/resource/ultimate-dating-library  Kait wrote a book! Snag Thank You For Rejecting Me on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3E59cLQ Want to meet some epic Christian Singles? Join our huge HOD Family on FB! https://www.facebook.com/groups/heartofdatingpodcast  Come hang with us on the gram: http://instagram.com/heartofdating http://instagram.com/kaitness https://www.instagram.com/jjtomlin/?hl=en . . . . .  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Body dissatisfaction is something so many women struggle with. And here's the thing: body dissatisfaction is not really about our bodies. It's about the beliefs we've adopted about our bodies. In this episode, I share two stories from my recent marathon training and racing season that reveal how even at our strongest, we can be sidelined by negative body thoughts. We also dig into where body dissatisfaction comes from—how toxic Western diet culture and the media have trained us to value thinness over strength, and how we can start to take an honest inventory of the messages we're consuming daily. Most importantly, I walk you through three mindset tools, grounded in CBT and DBT, to help shift the way you think about your body: Focus on what your body can do, not just how it looks. Recognize the cultural origins of body shame and filter your influences. Practice radical acceptance and values-based living so you can start showing up now, not waiting for “after.” You are more than a number on the scale. Your body is not an ornament—it's an instrument. Let's learn to live like it.

In this episode, Dr. Diane, Celeste, and Danielle explore body image, pleasure, and sexual health. They discuss touch sensations, vaginism, and disinterest in sex. A libido quiz sparks a conversation on body image and healing. The episode emphasizes internal body awareness, pleasure as a birthright, and understanding vaginal numbness. They highlight non-penetrative sex and the journey to heal body image issues through erotic embodiment classes. The episode concludes with insights into working with Danielle and Celeste and an invitation to join the Libido Club. Want to listen to part two of this episode: Make sure you join us at the Hot and Modern Monogamy Club for exclusive access: MyLibidoDoc.com/Club

Have you ever felt disconnected from your body—or grieved the version of it you used to know? I have. And in this episode of Unleash Your Inner Creative, I'm talking with disability advocate and author Jayne Mattingly about something we don't hear enough about: body grief, and how it can quietly block our creativity and self-love.Here's what I've come to realize: when we lose trust in our bodies, we often lose connection to ourselves and therefore our creative voice. But when we start rebuilding that trust—even slowly—we open the door to healing, peace, and creative freedom.Jayne created a powerful framework to help us understand and move through body grief, and in this episode, she shares her story, how it applies to you, and how getting into a relationship with your body can shift everything—from how you heal to how you create.From this episode, you'll learn:-What body grief is and how to recognize it in your own life-The 7 stages of body grief and how to move through them-How to begin rebuilding trust with your body—at any stage-Why healing your relationship with your body can unlock your creativityTW: Eating Disorders and Mental Health More on JayneUnleash is Nominated for a Webby Award and we need your help to win! Vote here: https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2025/podcasts/shows/creativity-marketing ✨ Want personalized support to reconnect with your creativity yourself and share your work with the world? I'm a creative coach who helps artists, entrepreneurs, and multi-passionate creatives move through self-doubt and unleash their authentic voice.

2:12 Tamara's story and ministry17:09 The attack on women and their body image20:23 The connection to eternal laws24:56 The decision to no longer believe the lies of Satan.32:38 Making changes from a place of love37:58 The process of change and healing43:36 Learning God's individual nutrition plan for you50:10 Trusting your body52:33 The foods God says are good54:47 Mindful livingTamara Roberts lives in Layton, Utah. She has been married for 38 years and is a devoted wife and mother to four children and six beautiful grandchildren. She enjoys hiking, walking, cycling, gardening, (anything in nature really), as well as cooking and creating healthy meals out of just about any recipe, reading a good book, watching oldies and spending time with her family.Tamara currently serves in the Layton temple and have served in several Relief Society callings. This is where her love for helping faithful women started. She has been a lifelong learner of nutrition, mindful living, and gospel study, exploring how to live intentionally as a means to overcome depression and anxiety, as well as an eating disorder, and to align her health practices to her faith in Christ and gospel study.In 2022, Tamara became certified in Mindful Eating and Nutrition, Meditation, CBT therapy for Emotional Eating and started providing consultations for women through her business, Mindful Journey Studio.LLC. She wanted a way to connect women to Christ through Mindful Living and nutrition which she found lacking in the world of mindfulness and meditation.Tamara is the creator of Faithfully Nourished: Christ-Centered Wellness for Women on YouTube, Instagram and Facebook where she produces videos on Tuesdays and Fridays that promote nourishing ourselves body, mind and spirit with Jesus Christ at the center of all we do. She is passionate about empowering women to find healing through nourishing their bodies, minds, and spirits through a Christ-centered approach to overall wellness for women. Latter-day Disciples has recently partnered with One x One! One x One exists to bring hope and healing by breaking the cycles of addiction, resolving ancestral wounds, and restoring hearts burdened by trauma, betrayal, and abuse. Through the transforming power of Jesus Christ, we guide men, women, and couples towards lasting intimacy, wholeness, and freedom -- one by one. Join our upcoming Reclaim 3-day women's retreat April 28th-May 1st! Learn more at onexone.ai. "Consider Yourself as Eve: A Guide to Spiritual Development for Women (and the Men Who Love Them)" is available on Amazon in paperback, hardback, and ebook formats. Get your copy today! Scripture Notes - the PERFECT scripture study companion! Sign up today!

We're diving into the essentials of spiritual growth—prayer, the power of God's Word, and the principles that shape a thriving faith. Whether you're taking your first step or you've been walking with Jesus for years, this series will equip you to grow deeper, stand stronger, and experience the abundant life God designed for you.

This message was given by Rev. Mike Cofer at Mission Liberty Hill Lutheran Church in Liberty Hill, Texas.

In this episode of the Spirit + Soul Podcast, host Tiffany Cohen welcomes Jimmy Bluff, a healer specializing in advanced muscle reconstruction and energy work. Jimmy shares his unique journey from fitness to healing, discussing the evolution of his techniques and the importance of addressing both physical and emotional aspects of wellness. He emphasizes the significance of understanding the fascial system and how trauma can be stored in the body. The conversation also explores the differences between Eastern and Western medicine, the role of spirituality in healing, and the transformative experiences of his clients. In this conversation, Jimmy discusses his unique approach to healing, emphasizing the importance of trust and emotional release in his practice. He shares personal stories of clients overcoming trauma and the transformative power of energy work. The dialogue explores the significance of integrity in healing practices and the journey of reprogramming beliefs and DNA to facilitate deeper healing. Jimmy's passion for helping others and his commitment to creating a safe space for emotional and physical healing are evident throughout the discussion. Check out Jimmy here! https://www.jimmybluff.com IG: @jimmy_bluff Check out our Instagram and Tiktok: @spiritandsoulstudio Tiffany's instagram: @heyimtiffanymarie Shop and sign up for classes here: www.spiritandsoulstudio.com Download our Intention Meditation App here https://www.spiritandsoulstudio.com/intention

I am so honored to have Nikki E on the show here today! Get your pen and paper out-you are about to take some NOTES! Better yet go grab her book right now at Nikki's website HERE. Barnes and Nobles link is HERE. FOR A SIGNED COPY FROM AUTHOR NIKKI ENGELS email ClarityHealingBook@gmail.com to order and you will be sent an invoice to complete the transaction.  Nikki's FB Page is HERE  IG Handle ----> @engelsnikki In this episode today we talk about taking extreme ownership in any situation (yes, especially the hard ones) and how doing so can anchor us into hope, taking our power back and keep us in the present moment. We cover her painful diagnosis and treatments she endured at times choosing treatments that could cost her life. Nikki learned that she didn't have to suppress her emotions, trauma, and pain and be 'superwomen' but she could learn to release trauma, identify where her body was holding onto emotional pain and more, seek help until she found the answers, never give up, and know the power to heal truly lies within. Nikki and I both agree, it's time to HEAL.   About My Guest: Nikki Engels is a visionary author, holistic health advocate, and the creative force behind Clarity: Crack the Code to Healing Body, Mind, and Emotions from the Inside Out. With a deep passion for empowering individuals to take control of their well-being, Nikki combines years of experience in natural health practices with a talent for making complex concepts accessible and actionable. A dedicated student of holistic nutrition, essential oils, and emotional healing, Nikki has spent her career uncovering the connections between physical health, emotional balance, and mental clarity. Her work emphasizes the power of nature's remedies, mindfulness, and personal accountability to achieve transformative results. In Clarity, Nikki draws on her own personal journey of overcoming health and emotional challenges, offering readers a step-by-step guide to unlocking their potential for vibrant health and inner peace. Her insights are grounded in practical advice, backed by science, and enriched by stories of real-life transformation. As a sought-after speaker and educator, Nikki inspires audiences through workshops, seminars, and retreats. She is also the driving force behind educating communities about natural healing methods and sustainable wellness practices. Nikki's mission is clear: to help individuals break free from limitations, discover their innate healing potential, and live lives full of vitality and purpose. Whether through her book, her programs, or her personal mentorship, Nikki continues to guide countless people toward holistic health and lasting clarity.    

Send us a textEver feel like your body just needs a pair of experienced hands to massage your muscles and soften all of that tight fascia you carry around? Allison, a massage therapist, massage educator and entrepreneur shares valuable insights about how to care for our body and soul. She'll share her thoughts about the importance of massage to help keep our muscles malleable and supple so we can keep practicing Contrology with confidence.About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/darien_gold_pilates_expertFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/dariengoldMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer About Allison Deeney ~ https://www.rebelmassage.com, rebel-info@rebelmassage.comSupport the show

In this episode I chat with Neurocycle Facilitator Christie O'Brien about:Identifying the root of body image issues and eating disorders How to find sustainable heal thing using the Neurocycle method How to rewire your brain in 63 days To work with Christy visit: https://www.christieobrien.com/neurocycle.htmlGet the Neurocycle app here: https://www.neurocycle.app/Sponsors making this show possible:-Purity Woods: Honestly, I have never seen a skincare product of this quality at this reasonable of a price point. And thankfully, the good people at Purity Woods have a special coupon code specifically for my listeners, so you can try it for yourself for 27% off today. Just go to puritywoods.com/MENTALMESS or enter MENTALMESS at checkout.-IRESTORE: So treat yourself to some high-tech self-care with iRestore's Illumina face mask. For a limited time only, our listeners get 25% off their Illumina Face Mask when you use code DRLEAF25 at irestorelaser.com

In tonight's Sleep Meditation with Karissa, we're going to relax, completely and fully, letting a sense of calm travel through every muscle in our body. You'll get sleepy before you know it, and drift off into deep, restorative sleep. Join Sleep Wave Premium ✨ in just two taps! Enjoy 2 bonus episodes a month plus all episodes ad-free and show your support to Karissa. https://sleepwave.supercast.com/ Love the Sleep Wave Podcast? Please hit follow & leave a review ⭐️ How are we doing with Sleep Wave? Click here to let us know

Welcome to the official YouTube channel and podcast of Lauren Ostrowski Fenton, where we provide valuable content focused on helping you achieve better sleep and overall well-being. Lauren specializes in assisting individuals experiencing anxiety and loneliness, guiding them on a transformative journey towards restful nights and rejuvenating mornings. Through the power of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and sleep meditation techniques, Lauren shares insights on mindfulness and its ability to enhance sleep quality. Explore various sleep improvement strategies designed to address common sleep troubles and find effective solutions. Discover how CBT can be a powerful tool in managing and overcoming sleep disorders. Join Lauren in her guided sleep meditations, where she combines relaxation techniques with her soothing voice to create a tranquil atmosphere conducive to deep rest. Unlock the secrets of managing anxiety for better sleep and harness the power of positive thinking to promote peaceful nights. Self-care is also emphasised as an essential aspect of restful nights. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest videos focusing on sleep, mindfulness, and CBT. Sweet dreams await! For those seeking more in-depth support and guidance, Lauren offers meditation classes through Zoom via Patreon membership. Join the PEACE COLLECTIVE CLUB, a collaborative club focused on healing, relaxing, sleep therapy, setting goals, and developing compassion and wisdom. Club members receive invites to free seminars, courses, workshops, and live Zoom sessions, as well as access to ad-free video, audio, and vocals-only content, and other bonuses and perks. https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton To support Lauren's content creation and join a connected, compassionate group, check out her Patreon page and consider joining the PEACE COLLECTIVE CLUB. https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton For online counselling sessions with Lauren, a qualified, certified counselor with a Masters's in Counseling, you can book a session through her SimplyBook.me page. https://laurenostrowskifenton.simplybook.me/v2/

Welcome to the official YouTube channel and podcast of Lauren Ostrowski Fenton, where we provide valuable content focused on helping you achieve better sleep and overall well-being. Lauren specializes in assisting individuals experiencing anxiety and loneliness, guiding them on a transformative journey towards restful nights and rejuvenating mornings. Through the power of Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and sleep meditation techniques, Lauren shares insights into mindfulness and its ability to enhance sleep quality. Explore various sleep improvement strategies designed to address common sleep troubles and find effective solutions. Discover how CBT can be a powerful tool in managing and overcoming sleep disorders. Join Lauren in her guided sleep meditations, where she combines relaxation techniques with her soothing voice to create a tranquil atmosphere conducive to deep rest. Unlock the secrets of managing anxiety for better sleep and harness the power of positive thinking to promote peaceful nights. Self-care is also emphasised as an essential aspect of restful nights. Don't forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest videos focusing on sleep, mindfulness, and CBT. Sweet dreams await! For those seeking more in-depth support and guidance, Lauren offers meditation classes through Zoom via Patreon membership. Join the PEACE COLLECTIVE CLUB, a collaborative club focused on healing, relaxing, sleep therapy, setting goals, and developing compassion and wisdom. Club members receive invites to free seminars, courses, workshops, and live Zoom sessions, as well as access to ad-free video, audio, and vocals-only content, and other bonuses and perks. https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton To support Lauren's content creation and join a connected, compassionate group, check out her Patreon page and consider joining the PEACE COLLECTIVE CLUB. https://www.patreon.com/laurenostrowskifenton

Ben Oofana is a healer, author, and speaker at Heal Your Body and Mind who specializes in mending bodies, minds, broken hearts, and deep emotional wounds.  Ben describes how he was drawn to indigenous cultures at the young age of 14, he began to study and learn the traditional medical, psychological, and spiritual practices of several different tribes in North America, eventually studying under the last traditional Kiowa doctor (aka Medicine Man). He later went on to train with Chinese Master Sifu Li Tai Liang, incorporating practices that have their roots in the ancient Taoist lineages. He now integrates all of these practices to help people heal their deep emotional wounds while also enabling them to realize their true potential and fulfill their life's purpose. Ben describes his fascinating journey of being embraced by a Native American Medicine Man and entering a world where very few have had the opportunity to see and having the honor of being selected to the man's mentor. During his training, he discovered a whole new world of healing, meditation, self-awareness, and many techniques which helped him through his own path of healing deep emotional wounds he had been carrying with him and disrupting his life.    He shares many valuable tips regarding how to tap into our innate healing intelligence, the power of mindful meditation, how to interrupt patterns of holding in our body, and so much more! Download this information packed episode to learn how YOU can begin healing your body, mind, and spirit.  https://benoofana.com/ https://www.facebook.com/ben.oofana https://www.pinterest.com/benoofana/ https://www.instagram.com/benoofana/ https://twitter.com/benoofana https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-oofana8/ https://www.youtube.com/c/benoofana http://gettingoveryourbreakup.com  

Subscriber-only episodeHave you ever gazed in the mirror, wishing the reflection rippled with more kindness towards the one staring back? Tarek Ali has THAT Conversation with: Dr. Jess, a sharp-witted psychiatrist; Aalim Abdul, Tarek's best friend who also struggled with BD despite being slim; & Emma Hill, a fellow content creator who's no stranger to the body image battlefield, we traverse the rocky terrains of body dysmorphia and self-love. Our stories and insights carve a path for anyone struggling to reconcile with their own reflection, aiming to light the way to a place where self-compassion is your compass, and validation is but a companion, not the guide.Navigating relationships when your self-image wavers like a candle in the wind is a trial many face, yet few speak of with raw honesty. In the warmth of this conversation, we lay bare the emotional scars of past abuse and the often invisible struggle to reclaim our bodies as our own sanctuaries. It's an intimate tango between seeking validation and owning our worth, a dance that often leaves us breathless. The keys to personal growth are many, and while we may fumble to find the right one, we reaffirm here the importance of retaining ownership of our journey—never relenting that power to another's hands.As our dialogue draws to a close, I extend a deep, heartfelt thank you to Aalim, Dr. Jess, and Emma for their vulnerability, which surely echoes in the hearts of many. Through our shared stories, we foster a community that stands in solidarity, a beacon for those sailing the tumultuous seas of self-acceptance. Carry with you the message we hold dear: to treat yourself with the tenderness you deserve. With a promise of continued support and enriching discourse, we eagerly await to welcome you back for more conversations that heal and uplift.

The labyrinth of personal healing is often clouded with the shame and secrecy of our deepest struggles. Embark with me, Tarek Ali, as I traverse the raw and intimate pathways of my own self-discovery, laying bare the battles with anxiety and the transformative power of returning to one's roots. This episode is a candid revelation, an invitation to listeners to journey alongside as I unpack the layers of my past that have sculpted the person I am today. From the gentrifying streets of Los Angeles to the private recesses of personal trauma, we tackle the complexities of self-worth, body autonomy, queerness, and the messiness of healing.Through the lens of my own narrative, we examine several things: the intersection of queer identity and navigating sexuality, bringing to light the stereotypes within the LGBTQ+ community and the struggles for self-acceptance in the face of social pressures; reclaiming your body when past experiences stole it from you; and rekindling the relationship you have with you body after a lifetime of self-abuse. I share poignant moments from my own childhood and the journey towards reclaiming my body's narrative. It's a story of growth, self-love, and the courage to confront the demons of one's past. As we navigate the intricate dance of self-discovery, we laugh, we learn, and perhaps most importantly, we find solace in the shared experiences of our struggles. This heartfelt episode culminates in a celebration of vulnerability and the solace found in expressing one's truth. It's a reminder that healing is an ongoing process, one that requires grace, self-compassion, and an unwavering commitment to authenticity. I leave you with thoughts steeped in hope and encouragement, urging you to embrace your journey with kindness and reflection, and to continue the conversation on self-compassion as we part ways. Thank you for lending your ears and hearts; may this dialogue resonate with you as much as it has with me, Tarek Ali.Leap into healing subscription edition: Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-conversation-with-tarek-ali/id1621963803or Spotify and all other streaming platforms: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1971440/subscribe Support the show

Hair-pulling, skin picking, and cheek, lip, & cuticle biting are self-soothing strategies that depending on the degree can become body-focused repetitive behavioral disorders. Learn about a new attachment-informed psychodynamic model for treating these painful, shame-associated behaviors in our conversation today with Sue Marriott and Stacy Nakell.

Wife, mom, counselor, and owner of BBC Health, Rachael Gilbert joins Blake to discuss restoration from the inside out when it comes to our body image. In her book, she talks about being a safe and soft landing space for women and getting their body image restored, but not in a striving way. Rachel, a counselor and trauma-informed therapist, blends personal experience with professional insight, emphasizing the impact of trauma on body image. They discuss how trauma, whether big or small, shapes beliefs, and identity, urging listeners to confront and heal from these experiences for personal growth and freedom. Rachel's work and insights offer a pathway towards restoration and a healthier relationship with one's body. In this episode, you'll be able to: Explore the intricate connection between trauma and body image, understanding how past experiences shape self-perception. Gain insights into the complexities of identity, belief systems, and the profound impact they have on one's relationship with their body. Uncover strategies for healing and restoration, discovering pathways towards a healthier view of one's body and self-worth. Rachael is the author of Image Restored – available everywhere now! To connect with Rachael: Website: rachaelgilbert.com Instagram: @rachaeljgilbert Facebook: @rachaeljoygilbert Podcast: Real Talk with Rachael