Podcasts about mind body medicine

How do you heal when "healthy living" isn't working? In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, host Sarah Dawkins sits down with Natalie Elghossain, an Ayurvedic health practitioner and founder of Ayurvedic Wellness.Natalie shares her raw and relatable journey of hitting "rock bottom" at age 30. Despite her background as an athlete and an MBA graduate, she found herself trapped in a cycle of chronic anxiety, digestive issues, yeast infections and a "dark night of the soul" while working in high-pressure corporate consulting.Key Information and Time Stamps01:51 Natalie discusses how chronic anxiety and digestive issues surfaced despite an "athletic" and "healthy" lifestyle. Ideal for those seeking holistic burnout recovery.05:04 A deep dive into how gas, bloating, and stomach pain are biologically linked to worry, fear, and paranoia, showing how physical symptoms mirror mental states.12:42 Natalie explains why treating only emotions or only the body felt "incomplete," and why a truly holistic system is required for transformational healing.19:32 An explanation of Agni (Digestive Fire). Learn why you can eat "perfectly" but still feel malnourished if your body isn't metabolizing nutrients at a cellular level.24:12 Natalie debunks the myth that raw salads are always healthy, explaining why warm, cooked foods are essential for grounding an anxious mind.26:26 A surprising link between excessive sleep (over 7 hours), the Kapha (water) element and the physical manifestation of chronic yeast infections. 27:54 A breakthrough look at mental health: Anxiety (Vata/Air) vs. Depression (Kapha/Earth) and how balancing elements can eliminate these "diagnoses."33:44 Natalie shares the core Ayurvedic strategy: assessing your out-of-balance state and using "opposite" elements (e.g., cooling for fire, warming for air) to heal.Natalie's story is a testament to the fact that symptoms are not enemies, they are invitations to return to your true nature. If you are feeling "scattered," "heavy," or "burnt out," this conversation offers a 5,000-year-old roadmap to feeling grounded and energized again.Natalie's Bio Natalie Elghossain is an Ayurvedic Health Practitioner, Speaker, and Founder of Ayurveda Wellness based outside Boulder, Colorado and serving clients globally. She is passionate about sharing Authentic Ayurveda teachings to guide others to vibrant health, happiness, and balance in their lives - just like it did for her. She received in-depth one-on-one Ayurveda teachings by renowned Doctor of Ayurveda and Yoga Teacher, Dr. Sylvia Strahl, that helped her heal from not just physical health challenges, but also transform her mental/emotional health, relationships, career, spiritual clarity, and overall quality of life. Through cultivating more balance in her body with Ayurveda, she is now thriving in health, relationships, and soul-aligned work sharing this life-changing Ancient Science with others. She believes in the power of Ayurveda for transformational healing that lasts and allows us to enjoy our lives to the fullest. Connect with Natalie https://www.ayurvedawellnesscoach.comhttps://www.instagram.com/ayurvedawellness_/Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com

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This podcast episode features a powerful role reversal as host Sarah Dawkins, author of Heal Yourself and a registered nurse, steps into the interviewee seat. Guest host Bethany Shipley explores Sarah's journey from the front lines of cardiothoracic nursing to becoming a global advocate for natural self-healing.Episode OverviewSarah spent years on the front lines of surgery, surrounded by the best medicine money could buy. But while she was saving lives, her own body was falling apart. Psoriasis, depression, PTSD and chronic pain.Sarah didn't just find a new prescription, she found a new path. Meet Sarah Dawkins: The nurse who stopped following orders, defied her training and healed herself. We're diving into the "crisis of conscience" that changed everything.Why Listen?If you have ever felt "sick and tired of being sick and tired," this episode offers a roadmap of hope. Sarah's story proves that healing isn't just for a "special" few, it is a possibility for anyone willing to listen to their body and step outside their comfort zone.Key Topics & Timestamps02:10 The specific 2005 encounter in a Florida hospital that challenged Sarah's beliefs about pharmaceuticals.02:54 Navigating a deep depression and the "crisis of conscience" while working in cardiothoracic surgery.03:53 Why Sarah hid her book for 5 years and how she eventually gathered 74 contributors to provide "social proof" that healing happens.07:01 The moment Sarah was reported to the nursing board for sharing her natural thyroid healing journey.09:42 A list of the physical conditions Sarah healed, from psoriasis and acid reflux to chronic joint pain and PTSD.12:06 An honest look at bulimia, emotional eating, and how "disgust" became a catalyst for change.18:05 Sarah's simple rule: "If I don't buy it, I can't eat it."20:34 The "Single-Ingredient Food" strategy for feeding picky kids and busy families.24:29 Why Sarah chose to bypass traditional publishing to get the message to the public faster.28:02 Understanding the metaphysical link between "frozen shoulders" and carrying the weight of the world.29:51 How spinal pain often correlates to feelings of financial or personal insecurity.31:41 Using short meditations to stop "checking out" via food, alcohol, or scrolling.33:45 Why we are afraid to trust our own feelings and how to stop seeking external approval.Bethany's Bio Bethany Shipley is a writer, speaker, and philosophical guide for people who are ready to live a life that is true to them.Her work centers around a powerful idea: Being influences Doing. When you understand who you are at your core and have the courage to live from that place, your actions naturally align and your life begins to reflect something deeply authentic.Bethany is known for blending grounded insight with spiritual depth, helping people reconnect to their instinct, expression, and internal compass. She moves beyond hype and surface-level encouragement, guiding people into a lived experience of alignment.Through her podcast, Market Your Personal Brand and upcoming book, she empowers and inspires people to live an authentic life.Connect with Bethany https://www.bethanyshipley.com/Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com

Is your body failing you, or is it trying to get your attention? In this episode, we challenge the frustrating cycle of "doing everything right", eating well, taking supplements and managing stress, only to find that your body still isn't healing. Drawing inspiration from the profound work of Caroline Myss, we explore the connection between your emotional life and physical health, diving deep into the concept of "Woundology" and how your biography becomes your biology. What We Cover:Healing isn't just physical; your body is constantly responding to your thoughts, emotions and energy. We break down the Seven Graces to help you shift from a state of burnout to one of balance: Reverence: Shifting from speaking to your body like it's broken to treating it like it's wise. Gratitude: Moving beyond "toxic positivity" to create a subtle nervous system shift. Humility: Softening the grip of needing to control every outcome. Endurance: Learning to stay present with discomfort instead of numbing through distractions. Forgiveness: Releasing the stored resentment and emotional weight that manifests physically. Faith: Trusting the healing process even when the results aren't instant. Compassion: Silencing the inner critic that is dysregulating your nervous system. Experience the Shift. This episode includes a guided "Grace Check-In" practice. This short, experiential meditation is designed to help you stop pushing and start listening to what your body is truly asking of you. 00:52 Healing as "Being" vs. "Doing" : A fundamental shift in perspective where healing is defined not just by routines or protocols, but by who you are being while you perform them. 02:18 The Seven Graces Framework : Inspired by Caroline Myss, these seven internal shifts (Reverence, Gratitude, Humility, Endurance, Forgiveness, Faith, and Compassion) are introduced as tools for recovery 03:10 The Concept of Woundology : A syndrome where individuals may subconsciously use illness to manipulate their environment rather than pursuing true healing. 03:38 Biography Becomes Biology : The concept that life experiences, traumas, and stress physically alter the body's chemistry and immune function. 10:49 The Inner Critic and the Nervous System : Highlighting how self-judgment and internal pressure physically dysregulate the nervous system. 11:47 The Body as a Responsive System : The core message that the body isn't "broken" or failing, but is actively responding to physical, mental, and spiritual "food". 12:46 A short meditation to connect with your body. Stop fighting your body and start healing from the inside out. Ready to go deeper into the physical, mental, and spiritual sides of healing?Connect with Sarah: www.sarahdawkins.com Listen: Subscribe for more episodes on how to heal naturally and live fully.Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#burnoutprevention #burnouttobalance #bodyconnection #reconnectwithyourself #calminthechaos

What do you do when the only treatment offered isn't working? Chris Joseph, author of Life is a Ride, discusses his remarkable recovery from inoperable stage III pancreatic cancer. After traditional chemotherapy failed and his tumor continued to grow, Chris made the pivotal decision to fire his oncologist and take full command of his health "terrain."Chris shares the multi-faceted approach that led to his survival nearly a decade after his diagnosis. We dive deep into the metabolic approach to cancer, the power of intuition and why healing is never a passive process.Key Information and Time Stamps01:34 Chris recounts his "jarring" diagnosis of stage III inoperable pancreatic cancer. A critical discussion follows on how a doctor's suggestion to "go home and pray" can inadvertently rob a patient of hope07:24 The pivotal moment when Chris quit chemotherapy after his tumor continued to grow. The transition from a passive patient to an active participant and the profound peace that comes with taking responsibility for one's own healing path.12:18 Chris details his three-week intensive in Germany, highlighting integrative medicine, non-Western treatments including Vitamin C infusions, B17, ozone therapy, hyperthermia and dendritic stem cell therapy, to rebuild his immune system ravaged by chemo.16:19 A deep dive into why 90% of cancers are not hereditary. Chris and Sarah discuss environmental toxins, lifestyle choices and chronic stress as controllable factors that offer an opportunity for radical life changes.27:28 Chris shares his daily health stack: using a portable infrared sauna for 90 minutes, adopting a low-carb/keto-leaning diet and the simple but powerful mental filter of asking, "Is this food going to help me or hurt me?"32:49 A fascinating look at the nervous system's role in recovery. Sarah and Chris discuss why they both ditched the Television and how toxic news cycles agitate the body, preventing the relaxation response necessary for deep healing.40:11 Chris provides his top three tips: take charge, trust your intuition and embrace the work. He emphasizes that while healing requires immense effort, the result is a quality of life far superior to his pre-cancer years.Chris' Bio Chris Joseph is a certified Terrain Advocate in the Metabolic Approach to Cancer and a certified Radical Remission Coach. Diagnosed in 2016 with stage 3 inoperable pancreatic cancer, Chris chose to expand beyond conventional protocols and focus on transforming his internal terrain—metabolic, emotional, environmental, and spiritual. Nearly a decade later, he continues to thrive.Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, online communities, and retreats, Chris helps individuals and families take control of their health with clarity and confidence. His approach emphasizes informed choice, personal responsibility, and the understanding that healing is not passive—it requires participation.He is the author of Life is a Ride: My Unconventional Journey of Cancer Recovery.Connect with Chris https://terrainnavigators.com/https://www.facebook.com/chrisjosephInSantaMonicahttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/17GkZCy4ug/https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=terrain%20navigatorsWho am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com

In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, we dive into a topic that isn't discussed nearly enough: the immense internal toll of being "the strong one". On the outside, you look reliable and composed, but underneath, the effort to keep going, no matter what, is becoming physically and emotionally exhausting. We explore:The "hidden cost" of maintaining a perfect exterior while feeling depleted inside. Why the pressure to be the reliable one is a silent contributor to chronic stress. How to start acknowledging the weight of "holding it together" so you can begin to truly heal. If you're the woman everyone else leans on, this conversation is for you. It's time to name the exhaustion and look at what it's actually costing your body and mind. Key Information and time stamps00:50 The Appearance of "Handling It" : Sarah discusses how women often look like they have everything under control on the outside, even when they are internally exhausted.01:08 What "Holding It Together" Looks Like : This pattern often manifests as being the person everyone relies on and pushing through tasks even when the body is asking to stop.01:50 The Problem with "Functioning" : Sarah shares her personal experience of not realizing how much she was carrying because she was still able to cope and do what needed to be done.02:52 The "Wired but Tired" Cost : Constant internal holding can lead to low-level exhaustion and a body that never feels fully at ease or able to relax.04:15 Why Resting Feels Unsafe : For those used to being alert and in control, letting go can actually feel uncomfortable or unsafe rather than relieving.05:30 The Power of Awareness : Shifting the pattern begins with getting curious about what you are holding and using awareness to soften the automatic response.Listen now to start unburdening yourself. Who am I? Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#TheStrongOne #HoldingItTogether #HighFunctioningAnxiety #WiredButTired #BurnoutPrevention

From social connection to placebo science, Dr. Rankin shows how belief, curiosity, and supportive community play powerful roles in healing the whole person. #PlaceboEffect #HealingCommunity #BodyWisdom

Are you ready to stop being a victim of your diagnosis and become the master of your own body?In this powerful episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self-Healers, host Sarah Dawkins welcomes Karen Zuzu Armes, an international holistic health educator and founder of the School of Natural Medicine. Zuzu shares the science-backed, practical strategies she used to reverse "permanent" conditions: epilepsy, scoliosis and arthritis.We Explore:The GABA Connection: How Zuzu ended 34 years of seizures by repairing her nervous system with GABA-rich foods and healthy oils.The Truth About Topical Oils: Why coconut oil won't absorb into your skin and why Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the secret "humectant" for delivering minerals like magnesium into your body.Reversing Scoliosis: A deep dive into Myofascial Release, the "Angel of Pain" and how stretching and oxygenation can literally straighten the spine.Healing Arthritis with Alkalinity: Why arthritis only thrives in an acidic environment and how Zuzu used collagen and a pH-balanced diet (80/20 rule) to clear spinal inflammation.The Frequency of Emotion: The fascinating link between stuck emotions and physical organs, why anger lives in the liver and sorrow in the lungs.The "Master of Your Body" Mindset: Zuzu's ultimate tip for anyone facing a health crisis and how to find your "inner pharmacy."Key Highlights & Timestamps:03:33 Why your nervous system is made of the oils you eat.11:10 Reversing scoliosis at age 55 through fascia manipulation.20:46 The ultimate list of GABA-rich foods (from almonds to shiitake mushrooms).25:50 Debunking the Coconut Oil Myth: Why it's not the best carrier for topical healing.28:55 The emotional roots of arthritis: How releasing trauma can heal the joints.30:40 Organ frequencies: Understanding how the liver, kidneys, and heart vibrational frequencies with specific emotions.33:10 "Where focus goes, energy flows"—Zuzu's final message on self-belief.Karen's Bio Karen “ZuZu” Ziemer Armes is a holistic health educator, author and speaker known for her practical, science-backed approach to helping people restore and sustain vibrant health. After reversing her own epilepsy, scoliosis, and arthritis through holistic strategies, ZuZu has dedicated decades to empowering others to reclaim their health. She has presented more than 2,500 seminars, authored four health books and guided thousands through transformative, action-oriented education.ZuZu is the co-founder and co-owner of Holistic Health Educators (HHE) and Lilly Fields Retreat Center, where she leads a global holistic health education platform serving over 45,000 wellness seekers worldwide. Her work focuses on gut and cellular healing, sustainable energy and integrative longevity, blending lived experience with accessible science to inspire confidence, awareness, and lasting health transformation.Connect with Zuzu www.ZuZuUnleashed.comhttps://www.instagram.com/lillyfieldscenter/ https://www.facebook.com/LillyFieldsWC/Who am I? Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#epilepsytreatment #scoliosistreatment #arthritisrelief #naturalhealing

Are you exhausted from tracking your steps, perfecting your cold plunges and managing your macros, yet still feeling "stuck"? In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, host Sarah explores the hidden pressure behind the biohacking trend.While tools and protocols have their place, they often become a sophisticated way of overriding the body's natural intelligence. Sarah challenges the belief that your body is a problem to be solved or a machine to be optimized. Instead, she invites you to see your symptoms; fatigue, pain and anxiety, as vital communication.Key Information Timestamps02:02 – The Biohacking Trap Sarah discusses how curiosity can quickly turn into pressure, leading you to manage your life rather than live it, often fueled by the belief that something in you is "broken."04:11 – The Burden of "Wellness" A look at how high-achieving women often turn healing into another standard to meet, creating "pressure dressed up as wellness" that stresses the nervous system.05:06 – Performance vs. Connection Sarah explains the shift from the medical model of "fixing" to the mind-body model of "listening," sharing her personal realization that symptoms are communication, not problems.06:13 – Biohacking vs. Healing A direct contrast between the two: why biohacking focuses on performance and control, while true healing focuses on connection and releasing what's been held.07:18 – Guided Reflection & Listening A dedicated space to stop "figuring it out." Sarah leads a somatic exercise to help you tune into your body's current state and ask what it truly needs.10:15 – Coming Back to Yourself Closing thoughts on trusting that your body is working for you and how to move forward when you feel stuck despite following all the "tools."Key Takeaways:Real healing doesn't come from more pressure. It comes from safety.Biohacking adds input; healing involves releasing.Symptoms are not random; they are intelligent responses to your life environment.Healing begins when you stop forcing and start trusting your body is working for you, not against you.Enjoyed the show?Please leave a review and share this episode with someone who needs to hear that they are enough, exactly as they are.Connect with Sarah:If you're ready to dive deeper into the root causes of your symptoms and move beyond the "optimization" mindset, visit our website www.sarahdawkins.com and connect with us on social media.Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.#biohackinghealth #healingmeditation #MindBodyMedicine #SelfHealers #ListenToYourBody #RootCauseHealing #BodyIntelligence #HealingJourney #SomaticHealing#Biohacking #WellnessCulture #AntiHustle #NervousSystemRegulation #BeyondBiohacking #HealthOverHustle #WellnessWarrior#HighAchievingWomen #BurnoutRecovery #StressManagement #EmotionalHealth #SelfCompassion #InternalSafety #MindfulLiving#NotAHack #BodyConnection #HealFromWithin #MindBodyConnection

Jamie MoCrazy is a former professional freestyle skier, X Games record-setter, and critical traumatic brain injury survivor. Once known for pushing the limits in big air and slopestyle, her life changed dramatically during a competition in Whistler, Canada. Now, she uses her platform to raise awareness about the long-term effects of TBI and the importance of proper diagnosis, treatment, and recovery.Grace “Fruit” Mauzy (MA in Psychology, PhD candidate in Mind-Body Medicine) is Jamie's mother, who played a critical role as both a caregiver and researcher throughout Jamie's recovery. She brings a unique dual perspective, combining academic expertise with lived experience navigating the complexities of brain injury care.In this powerful episode of the Concussion Coach Podcast, host Bethany Lewis sits down with Jamie and Grace MoCrazy to discuss their remarkable journey through severe traumatic brain injury and recovery. Jamie shares the story of her 2015 skiing accident—which left her in a coma with a death report written before she left the mountain—and how she has no memory of the event or the two months following. Grace describes the harrowing moment she received the call, the breaking of protocol in stimulating Jamie's system in ways that contradicted hospital protocol (touching, singing, massaging, playing music), and the science that supported those instincts.Together, they explore the similarities and differences between severe TBI and concussion, and why healing cannot happen when the nervous system is stuck in sympathetic (fight/flight) mode. Grace explains the gut-brain axis, how the microbiome shrinks under stress and craves processed foods, and why nausea is the gut telling the brain it isn't healing. Jamie introduces her powerful reframing tool: “Let's stop and look at the view”—a strategy that transforms guilt into grace. The episode closes with details on the MoCrazy Method (a 6-week virtual mind-body therapy program) and the iFly Alive to Thrive in-person event, both designed to help brain injury survivors and their caregivers rebuild connection, joy, and a thriving “2.0” life.Resources MentionedMoCrazy Strong Foundation (Jamie & Grace):Website: www.MoCrazyStrong.orgEmail: jamie@mocrazystrong.org | info@mocrazystrong.orgInstagram: @MoCrazyStrongFoundationFacebook: @MoCrazy Strong Brain Injury FoundationUpcoming Events (as of recording):The MoCrazy Method (6-week virtual mind-body therapy program with psychoeducation)Starts: April 29, 2026 | Wednesdays, 6:00–7:00 PM MTRegistration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/mocrazy-method-spring--2026iFly Alive to Thrive (indoor skydiving + lunch + social connection)Date: May 14, 2026 | 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM MT (skydiving 9:30–11:00 AM)Location: Ogden, UT (iFly + Ogden Library)Cost: $45 (lunch included; scholarships available)Registration: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/alive-to-thriveConnect with Bethany:Website: https://theconcussioncoach.com/Free Guide: "5 Best Ways to Support Your Loved One Dealing with a Concussion" on the websiteFree Coaching Consultation: https://theconcussioncoach.com/free-consultation

Today, I sit down with Alex Lombardi, founder of The Brain Edit™, to discuss a missing link in traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment: Lifestyle. After surviving three traumatic brain injuries, ranging from freak accidents to a near-death car crash, Alex realized that the traditional medical model often leaves patients stuck in a cycle of symptom management. 01:10 A simple accident in a bunk bed caused a subdural hematoma (bleeding in the brain), emphasizing that you don't need a "massive accident" for a life-altering injury.06:02 A crucial discussion on the "victimhood mentality." Alex explains why you must validate your pain but set a strict time limit on staying in that headspace to allow the brain to transition from trauma to recovery.11:37 Introducing a missing piece of many recovery plans: Eye retraining. She discusses how "tracking" issues can manifest as severe cognitive dysfunction and why vision therapy is a game-changer for brain fog.14:42 Rehab routines, convergence and divergence exercises (the finger-to-nose method) and the "rotating chair" movements to retrain balance.25:17 #1 life hack: The Order of Eating. By eating greens first, then protein, fats and carbs last, you create a barrier that prevents the glucose spikes and crashes responsible for "brain fog" and the "2 p.m. slump."27:37 Debunking the "low-fat" myths, why the brain requires cholesterol and saturated fats (butter, tallow, ghee) to repair the myelin sheath, the protective coating around your nerves.40:34 Learn the "science of the brake pedal." Alex explains why a 20-minute sensory deprivation reset is superior to a nap for calming the nervous system without disrupting your circadian rhythm.44:52 Recovery doesn't happen in a doctor's office, but in the 23 hours of the day spent at home focusing on habits and environment.Whether you are recovering from a concussion, supporting a loved one through a TBI, or simply looking to optimize your brain health and focus, this conversation offers a roadmap for healing from the inside out.Alex's Bio Alex Lombardi is the founder of The Brain Edit™, the lifestyle-based brain recovery platform redefining how women stop managing symptoms and start living again. After experiencing three traumatic brain injuries over the course of a decade, she recognized a critical gap in the recovery model. Medical care addresses what happens inside appointments, but the other 23 hours of daily life determines how the brain actually functions.Through The Brain Edit™, Alex guides women toward clarity, cognitive stability, and renewed momentum by focusing on the structure of modern life itself. Routines, environment, energy management, nutrition, and identity become the foundation for sustainable capacity.Positioned at the intersection of brain health, lifestyle intelligence, and modern living, Alex is known for introducing the missing conversation in recovery: if you're not talking about lifestyle, you're not talking about recovery.Connect with Alex https://alexlombardiofficial.com/thebrainedithttps://www.instagram.com/alexlombardiofficial/https://www.facebook.com/alexmarielombardihttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/enriched-with-alex-lombardi/id1561272941Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#tbi #tbihealing

Case studies and lab evidence show that faith, not fear, activates immune cells and enhances treatment response in cancer recovery. #FaithHealing #ImmuneBoost #BeliefPower #MindBodyMedicine

In this episode of The Health and Wellness Coach Journal Podcast, Dr. Jessica Singh is joined by Dr. James Gordon, a Harvard-educated psychiatrist and pioneer of mind-body and integrative medicine. He is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine (CMBM). He is a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School and was chair of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy (under Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush). He is the author of several books, including most recently, of Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing. In this episode, Dr. Gordon reflects on the early experiences that led him toward mind-body medicine long before it was widely accepted, and shares how his personal healing journey shaped a lifelong commitment to helping others navigate trauma, illness, and change. His curiosity about human beings, both individually and collectively, became the foundation for the mind-body skills group model that bridges science, psychology, and ancient and indigenous healing traditions. Dr. Gordon speaks about the founding vision behind CMBM, the evolution of its work in communities across the world, and the power of creating healing spaces grounded in self-awareness, self-care, and human connection. He shares how CMBM was created not only to support individuals, but to shift systems. From its early beginnings with no funding and minimal staff, the organization has grown into a global movement, training thousands of clinicians, educators, and community leaders who have gone on to help heal millions of people worldwide. A central focus of the episode is CMBM's work in some of the most difficult settings across the world, including war zones, conflict-affected regions, disaster areas, and communities living with profound trauma. Dr. Gordon reflects on how CMBM grew from an effort to influence healthcare and education into a global model for healing population-wide trauma, and how its work across cultures helped confirm that healing is not limited by geography or background, but grounded in universal human capacities for connection, safety, expression, and self-awareness. At the heart of CMBM's approach are practical, evidence-based mind-body techniques taught in small groups, including breathwork, guided imagery, movement, meditation, expressive practices, and group support. In the conversation, Dr. Gordon explains that these tools are introduced in a way that allows people to experience change for themselves, helping restore a sense of agency in the face of stress, trauma, and illness. He also describes why the Mind-Body Skills Group model is so powerful: healing is often strengthened in community, where people can share, be witnessed, reduce isolation, and rediscover trust and connection. The episode also explores the impact of this work on healthcare professionals, coaches, educators, and other helpers who undergo the training themselves. Dr. Gordon describes how many participants leave with greater hope, clarity, and self-awareness, along with new ways to integrate these practices into their work and communities. That ripple effect is part of what makes CMBM's model so distinctive. What makes this approach especially powerful is that it does not stop with the individual. CMBM's model is designed to build healing capacity within communities by training clinicians, educators, and community leaders in self-care, self-awareness, and group support, and by supporting them in bringing those skills into workplaces, schools, homes, and local communities. This episode offers an insightful lens into mind-body medicine for coaches, clinicians, and all who feel called to healing work. Dr. Gordon's reflections invite listeners to consider healing not simply as symptom relief, but as a process of restoring balance, rediscovering inner capacity, and creating the conditions for individuals and communities to heal across the globe. For detailed show notes, resources, and information to connect with Dr Gordon, visit: https://www.centerforhealthandwellnesscoaches.com/blog/mind-body-medicine-with-dr-james-gordon-from-individual-transformation-to-healing-trauma-across-the-world To be notified of new episodes, subscribe here: https://www.centerforhealthandwellnesscoaches.com/stay-connected Resources Mentioned The Center for Mind-Body Medicine: www.cmbm.org Professional Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine: https://cmbm.org/training-certification/training/ Gordon, James S. Manifesto for a New Medicine: Your Guide to Healing Partnerships and the Wise Use of Alternative Therapies. New York: Hachette Books, 1997. Gordon, James S. Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing. New York: HarperOne, 2021. Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 3:36 - How Curiosity Led Dr. Gordon to Mind-Body Medicine Before It Was Mainstream 9:28 - How the Center for Mind-Body Medicine Evolved to Heal Trauma Around the World: Healers Healing Healers 18:58 - Dr. Gordon Explains the Center for Mind Body Medicine's Universally Human, Evidence-Based Approach 27:57 - Dr. Gordon on How Mind-Body Skills Group Training Transforms Us and the People We Serve 34:51 - Dr. Gordon on the Future of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine: Balance, Community, and Healing Across Difference 43:33 - Takeaways

The modern psychedelic renaissance is teaching us something important, not just about psychedelic substances, but about how healing actually happens. Beyond the molecules, psychedelic science is revealing the conditions under which the human nervous system becomes capable of change.This episode explores the idea that psychedelics have long functioned as teachers, not only through ingestion, but by showing us how context, meaning, and state shape healing. By looking across history, neuroscience, and clinical research, we ask what psychedelic wisdom offers people who may never use a psychedelic drug at all.In this episode, we cover:Psychedelics as ancient teachers through indigenous and ceremonial traditionsWhat modern neuroscience reveals about neuroplasticity, psychological flexibility, and meaning-makingWhy preparation, set, setting, and integration matter as much as pharmacology in therapeutic outcomesNon-drug pathways that open windows of change, including meditation, mindfulness, nature exposure, and dream statesExploratory experiences that can feel truly psychedelic, such as breathwork, ritual, childbirth, and near-death experiencesHow the psychedelic movement serves as a mirror for modern medicine and challenges intervention-based models of healing

Burnout isn't just stress and that's why your "self-care" isn't working.If you've tried taking a vacation, sleeping more, or clearing your inbox, but you still feel like a hollowed-out version of yourself, this episode is for you. We're diving into the two hidden drivers of burnout that go far beyond a heavy workload: Identity-linked pressure and Nervous System Dysregulation.In this episode, we explore:The Burnout Misconception: Why vacations don't work.The Identity Trap: Why high-achievers can't "turn off."The Biological Reality: Burnout as a nervous system shutdown.The Signs: From "tired but wired" to emotional flattening.The Solution: Shifting how you view your value.Do you recognize these patterns in yourself? Let's talk about it in the comments.

Send us Fan MailSusan sits down with Anna Valentine, PhD, LPC, to discuss how we can bring wholeness, healing, and rest into our lives by calming our nervous systems. This practical and spirit-filled conversation will leave you feeling refreshed. Visit Anna's website. Listen to Anna's podcast. Anna Valentine is based in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where she works at March Holistic Christian Counseling. She holds a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine with a specialization in Integrative Mental Health from Saybrook University and is also a published author who enjoys sharing ideas beyond the therapy room.She earned her master's degree in Drama Therapy from New York University and brings a creative, integrative approach to her work. Her experience spans inpatient and outpatient settings, including a forensic psychiatric unit at Bellevue Hospital in New York City, the Veterans Affairs Hospital in West Haven, Connecticut, and community programs serving individuals with chronic and persistent mental illness. She has also worked on PACT teams, supporting clients in their everyday environments.A registered drama therapist with training in open dialogue, psychodrama, and expressive arts modalities, Anna believes that healing is both creative and embodied. She integrates mindfulness, movement, and expressive practices like drama, dance, and storytelling to help clients access growth, resilience, and meaningful change.Thanks for listening to the Embodied Holiness Podcast.  We invite you to join the community on Facebook and Instagram @embodiedholiness. Embodied Holiness is a ministry of Parkway Heights United Methodist Church in Hattiesburg, MS. If you're in the Hattiesburg area and are looking for a church home, we'd love to meet you and welcome you to the family. You can find out more about Parkway Heights at our website. 

Empathy, purpose, and trust can reduce inflammation, ease pain, and improve immune function—sometimes more than drugs or surgery. #InflammationRelief #EmpathyHealing #MindBodyMedicine

Are we overmedicated? The truth about modern healthcareWhat if the way we've been taught to approach health is only telling part of the story?In this episode, we explore a question that's becoming harder to ignore: are we relying too heavily on medication, and missing the bigger picture when it comes to true healing?Together with our guest, Sarah Dawkins, a former nurse turned holistic health and healing coach and author of Heal Yourself, we dive into her powerful journey from working within the conventional medical system to discovering a very different approach to health.After years of following the traditional path, Sarah began to question the reliance on pharmaceuticals, and what she discovered changed everything.Through her own healing journey, she realised that the body is far more capable than we're often led to believe.In this conversation, we explore:Where modern healthcare works, and where it falls shortWhy so many of us are stuck treating symptoms instead of root causesThe hidden connection between trauma, lifestyle, and chronic illnessHow small, intentional changes can lead to powerful shifts in healthWhat it really means to take ownership of your wellbeingThis episode isn't about rejecting modern medicine, but about expanding the conversation and reconnecting with your body's innate ability to heal.If you've ever felt like there must be more to your health than prescriptions and quick fixes, this conversation will challenge your perspective, and open the door to a different way of thinking.Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach.Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.You can find out more about Sarah here:Web: https://www.sarahdawkins.com/Email: sarahdawkins@pm.meLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahdawkins-holistichealthcoach/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawkinsseInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah.dawkins.healthX: https://x.com/dawkins_sarahYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SarahDawkinsHealthPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0yBLqeIPxkhgymnpGMCcMZand https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-body-medicine-for-self-healers/id1670856549

In this powerful conversation, Dr. Kim D'Eramo shares her journey from conventional physician to mind-body healing pioneer after recovering from a severe autoimmune diagnosis that doctors believed would permanently limit her life.She explains how consciousness, emotional regulation, and nervous system awareness influence physical health, introducing her practical A-B-C process (Awareness, Breath, Choose) to help people shift out of chronic stress patterns. Together, the discussion explores how emotional suppression fuels illness, how self-healing is activated by releasing resistance, and how tools like breathwork and Ho'oponopono can transform both patient care and personal wellbeing.Key Takeaways:The body is always listening. Thoughts and emotional states directly influence physiology and immune function.Chronic illness often reflects unresolved emotional patterns rather than purely physical dysfunction.Awareness is the first step to healing. Observing internal states without resistance begins nervous system regulation.Breathing shifts biology. Parasympathetic activation enables the body's natural repair systems.Healing accelerates when resistance drops. Self-acceptance and emotional processing restore coherence and flow. Dr. Kim D'Eramo Bio:Kim D'Eramo, D.O. is a conscious physician, founder of The American Institute of MindBody Medicine, and bestselling author of "The MindBody Tool Kit," and newly released “Be Your Own Healer.” As a physician and MindBody Medicine Practitioner, she has helped thousands of individuals to release patterns of illness, disease, anxiety, depression, pain, fatigue, and other health ailments. She received her board-certification in Emergency Medicine and attended residency at Emory University in Atlanta. Kim has been extremely sensitive and intuitive throughout her life. After an awakening experience at age 16, she knew as a physician she was here to assist humanity's ascension. She has now developed a practice sharing Conscious Medicine, virtually assists clients all over the world online, and is on a mission to create a more conscious medical system. Kim does a weekly MindBody TV broadcast in the MindBody Community on Facebook and can be found at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mindbodycommunity/Where to find Dr. Kim D'Eramo:Website: https://drkimd.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrKimDEramoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drkimderamo/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DrKimDeramo/Books: https://drkimd.com/books/Be Your Own Healer and The MindBody Toolkit (available on Amazon)Free EFT for your listeners : https://drkimd.com/elevateLink to our new membership on the Circle Platform: http://www.drkimd.com/membership

Billions of people around the world are affected by trauma, and none of us are immune. Whether you've experienced trauma in childhood or adulthood, the impact can be pervasive and long lasting. And in today's divisive, unsettled world, traumatic experiences seem to be lurking at every turn. This often creates feelings of overwhelm, powerlessness, and anxiety. Yet I've found that hope and healing are possible when you have the right tools. To guide us on this journey, I'm joined by the amazing Dr. James Gordon (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgordonmd/), Harvard-educated psychiatrist, pioneer of mind-body medicine and integrative medicine, and Founder /CEO of The Center for Mind-Body Medicine (https://cmbm.org/). Dr. Gordon is a clinical professor at Georgetown Medical School and former chair of the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine Policy under Presidents Clinton and G.W. Bush). He is the author of Transforming Trauma: The Path to Hope and Healing and other important works.Topics discussed include trauma, healing, connection, body-mind medicine, holistic medicine, integrative medicine, individual therapy, group therapy, population-wide trauma, political divisiveness, shamans, healers, physicians, and patient care.Sensitive Episode: Please note that this episode contains sensitive material; listener discretion is advised.Emergency Assistance Details: If you or someone you know needs immediate support, please call your emergency services. In the US, 24/7 help is available by calling "911," "988" (Suicide and Crisis Hotline), or SAMSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) at 1-800-662-HELP (4357). Online: https://mentalhealthhotline.org/ptsd-hotline/. As applicable, additional resources may be provided in the show notes.Non-Emergency Online Mental Health Information: https://www.nami.org/support-education/nami-helpline/https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder/healthy-living/mental-health-and-relationshipshttps://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/post-traumatic-stress-disorder-ptsdIMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: No expert is offering medical or psychological direction or advice; the content is purely informational in nature. Please consult your physician or healthcare provider before undertaking any new regimen or procedure.Connect with Dr. Carla Manly:Website: https://www.drcarlamanly.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcarlamanly/Twitter/X: https://www.twitter.com/drcarlamanly/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drcarlamanlyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carla-marie-manly-8682362b/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dr_carlamanly_imperfect_loveTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr_carla_manlyBooks by Dr. Carla Manly:Joy From Fear: Create the Life of Your Dreams by Making Fear Your Friend (https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Fear-Carla-Marie-Manly/dp/1641701218)Date Smart: Transform Your Relationships and Love Fearlessly (https://www.amazon.com/Date-Smart-Transform-Relationships-Fearlessly/dp/1641704675)Aging Joyfully: A Woman's Guide to Optimal Health, Relationships, and Fulfillment for Her 50s and Beyond (https://www.amazon.com/Aging-Joyfully-Optimal-Relationships-Fulfillment/dp/1641701412)The Joy of Imperfect Love: The Art of Creating Healthy, Securely Attached Relationships (https://www.amazon.com/Joy-Imperfect-Love-Creating-Relationships/dp/1641709057)Imperfect Love Relationship & Oracle Card Deck by Dr. Carla Manly:Etsy (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1757477615/imperfect-love-reflection-oracle-cards)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Imperfect-Love-Reflection-Oracle-Cards/dp/B0D1Z5M4YK)Connect with Dr. James Gordon:Website: https://cmbm.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodymedFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MindBodyMedLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesgordonmd/, https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-center-for-mind-body-medicine/

Can you truly heal yourself from trauma when the system fails you? In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, I sit down with Simone Swartz an Army veteran, author and PTSD expert, to discuss her powerful journey from military sexual trauma (MST) to holistic recovery.Simone opens up about the "silent battle" of surviving sexual assault SA within the military, the dangers of self-medicating with alcohol and how she eventually reclaimed her voice. Shifting the narrative from PTSD as a lifelong "sentence" to a treatable condition. Simone explains why traditional talk therapy is often only half the battle.Key Information & Time Stamps01:34 Simone recounts her experience with Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and the systemic lack of medical care and justice that followed her assault.04:08 A deep dive into how suppressed mental distress shows up as physical symptoms, including sleeping disorders and chronic body tension.07:19 Simone discusses the research-backed truth that PTSD is not a "life sentence" and can be successfully treated if faced head-on.11:58 An honest look at the use of alcohol as a "crutch" to numb trauma and the importance of recognizing when a coping mechanism has become toxic.15:43 How transitioning to physical exercise and "positive addictions" provides the necessary structure for long-term sobriety and healing.17:31 Why talk therapy often reaches a plateau and the necessity of "body work"—such as martial arts, massage, and Reiki—to move trauma out of the physical frame.21:59 Simone explains why dogs are uniquely qualified to help sexual assault survivors regain a sense of safety and trust when human interaction feels overwhelming.28:50 The ethical and financial benefits of rescuing shelter dogs and training them as service animals for survivors on a budget.Whether you are a veteran, a survivor of sexual assault, or someone struggling with the physical manifestations of trauma, this episode offers a roadmap for moving from victim to self-healer.Simone's Bio Simone is a Army Veteran, author, public speaker and PTSD expert. She has a newly published step by step guide to PTSD recovery and accompanying workbook that can be purchased on amazon and also the link is on her website. She has founded Service Dog Strong, one of the first nonprofits to give sexual assault survivors diagnosed with PTSD service dogs. She believes in raising awareness that PTSD affects greater populations than is mainly discussed in the media. PTSD can affect survivors of street gun violence, sexual assault, domestic violence and trafficking and her massage she wants to share with the world is that PTSD is treatable after any trauma.Connect with Simone https://youtube.com/@ptsdandwhathelpedmehttps://www.instagram.com/servicedoginnewyorkhttps://www.instagram.com/ptsdandwhathelpedmehttps://www.tiktok.com/@ptsdandwhathelpedmehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-swartz-7b003a35b/Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#ptsdhealing #mst #assault #healingispossible #healingjourney #servicedog #servicedoglife

Are your hormones running the show? In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self-Healers, I welcome hormone health coach and yoga instructor Maddie Pollack. After surviving cancer at 25, Maddie discovered she was living with undiagnosed PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). She shares how she moved from irregular cycles and adrenal fatigue to a life of balance using the pillars of nutrition, movement and nervous system regulation.Key Highlights & Timestamps 01:47 The Birth Control "Band-Aid": Maddie discusses being placed on birth control at age 15 without education or a diagnosis, masking her PCOS symptoms for years.05:05 The "Hustle" Trap: A look at how waking up at 5:00 AM for intense fasted workouts can backfire for women with PCOS by spiking cortisol and depleting the adrenals.07:53 Coffee and Cortisol: Maddie explains why drinking coffee on an empty stomach was a major trigger for her anxiety and why eating protein before caffeine is a non-negotiable for hormone health.09:02 The Magic of Seed Cycling: A breakdown of how to use pumpkin, flax, sesame, and sunflower seeds to support hormone fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle.10:21 Shifting Exercise for Longevity: Why Maddie traded HIT classes for yoga and strength training, especially as estrogen begins to decline in the 30s.15:51 HPA Axis Dysfunction: An explanation of "Adrenal Fatigue" and how a dysregulated nervous system leads to the "tired yet wired" feeling.21:13 The Miracle of Magnesium: Sarah and Maddie discuss why magnesium is the first mineral to be depleted by stress and Sarah shares her DIY recipe for magnesium oil.22:45 #1 Tip for PCOS Healing: Nervous system regulation Maddy's BioMaddy Pollack is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Hormone Health Coach and Yoga Instructor. After surviving cancer at 25 years old, she dove into the world of wellness and received her Hormone Health Coach certification, which changed her life forever in the best way. Maddy works one-on-one and in group settings with clients to help them balance their hormones naturally, reverse PCOS symptoms, lose weight, live in tune with their cycles and become more confident in their bodies. Through the pillars of nutrition, movement, and nervous system regulation, she emphasizes a whole body approach with her clients and is passionate about helping women tune in to their mind-body connection. Connect with Maddy www.maddypollackhealth.comhttps://www.instagram.com/maddypollack_health/https://www.tiktok.com/@maddy.pollack.healthWho am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#pcosrelief #pcosawareness #pcoslifestyle #healingispossible #nervoussystemregulation #seedcycling #healyourself

Sean Hershey, LCSW, joins me today to share how chronic pain is often shaped by emotional repression, psychological patterns, and disconnection from one's authentic self. He discusses why focusing only on physical symptoms can miss the deeper drivers of pain, and how therapists can play a key role in helping clients find real, lasting relief. Sean also provides insights from his own healing journey and offers practical ways to integrate this approach into your clinical work. PS: Sean is our Abundance Party trainer this month. If you're a member of the community, visit your dashboard in Simplero and/or the event listing in the private Facebook group for details. Learn more about Sean at https://www.mindbodymedicineforchronicpain.com/, and be sure to tune into his podcast Mindbody Medicine for Chronic Pain. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST (bit.ly/AbundanceParty). Have a full practice but running on empty? Limitless Practice helps you work less and make more. Hop on the waitlist to get the link first when doors open on April 21st (bit.ly/LimitlessPracticeWaitlist).

Why does chronic pain return even after months of physical therapy and exercise? Today I sit down with chronic joint and back pain specialist Bonnie Ryckova to uncover the missing link in injury recovery.Bonnie shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma and multiple accidents to discovering the "layers of compensation" the body builds over decades. Learn why traditional strengthening exercises often fail when the body is stuck in a fight-or-flight response and how nervous system regulation can finally break the cycle of painful flare-ups. This conversation offers a roadmap to move from "fixing" your body to partnering with it for lasting relief.Key Highlights & Timestamps03:09 The "Dissociation" of Injury: Bonnie describes the psychological impact of her first childhood injury, explaining how a plaster cast led to a feeling of disconnection from her own limb, a common side effect of physical trauma.05:17 The Hidden Impact of Childhood Accidents: A detailed look at how a "minor" accident at age 10 created a "rotational" compensation in Bonnie's pelvis that stayed with her for decades, despite X-rays showing nothing was broken.14:26 Trauma Processing vs. Physical Fixing: Following a car accident in her 30s, Bonnie explains the pivotal moment she realized that physical exercise alone couldn't heal her because the emotional trauma of the impact hadn't been processed.20:05 The "Layers of Compensation": A breakdown of how the body adapts over time. Bonnie explains that the demands we put on our bodies (career changes, travel, stress) add "layers" to old injuries, making standard physical therapy less effective over time.22:34 Nervous System "Fight or Flight" in Fitness: Bonnie discusses the irony of the fitness industry, where high-intensity "hustle" can actually prevent healing by keeping the nervous system in a constant state of threat.31:18 Learning to Listen to "Body Guidance": Bonnie shares her method of lying on the floor and allowing the body to lead the movement (rocking, pelvic tilts) rather than following a rigid exercise protocol.41:09 The "Silent" Rib Cage Breath: A step-by-step tutorial on the specific breathing technique Bonnie uses to expand the thoracic spine, relax the jaw, and signal safety to the brain to stop a pain flare-up.Bonnie's Bio Bonnie is a Chronic Joint and Back Pain Specialist who works with people whose pain keeps returning despite physiotherapy and exercise. Her work focuses on understanding how the body has adapted over time and where load is no longer shared evenly.Her background includes biomechanics, clinical Pilates and postural therapy, alongside lived experience of chronic pain, hypermobility, and injury recovery. This informs a way of working that is structured, body-led, and realistic, prioritising clarity before action.Her work has been featured in Forbes (2024), 30 Day Health Magazine (2025), and The I-Paper (2026). Connect with Bonnie https://bonnieryckova.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonnieryckovaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonnieryckovaWho am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#healingpain #chronicpainsolutions #chronicpainrecovery #chronicpainhelp #chronicpainrelief #chronicpainawareness #emotionalpain #traumarecovery #traumahealing

Today, I sit down with Shreya Vohora to uncover the invisible link between our homes and our health. Shreya shares her profound dual-recovery journey from PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome) and chronic mold toxicity, offering a roadmap for anyone struggling with unexplained fatigue, weight gain or hormonal imbalances.Key Moments01:34 The Subtle Signs of PCOS: Shreya discusses her diagnosis journey at age 21, the limitations of standard medical testing and the moment she was told by a doctor that she might never have children.13:52 Endocrine Disruptors: The emotional moment Shreya discovered her "luxury" beauty and cleaning products were actually hormone disruptors, leading to a complete overhaul of her environmental toxins.21:28 Identifying Mold Toxicity Symptoms: A breakdown of the "hidden" symptoms, including joint pain, chronic mucus and a specific type of breathlessness that is often mistaken for being physically unfit.24:33 The Detox Protocol: Shreya explains the technical journey of "unplugging" compromised detox pathways and using specific binders and saunas to remove toxins from the bloodstream.32:53 The "Black Mold" Myth and Species Testing: A critical explanation of why not all mold is visible or black and why you must get a baseline before starting remediation.36:40 Why Bleach Fails at Mold Remediation: A vital warning on why bleach is ineffective for porous surfaces like plasterboard and timber and how it can actually cause microscopic spores to spread further.41:07 The Mind-Body Connection: Shreya reflects on how internalized grief manifested as physical illness and weight gain, acting as a biological "safety shield" to protect her during a period of trauma.47:43 Simplification vs. Biohacking: Shreya explains why we must remove toxins and simplify our environment before we can effectively "optimize" with technology.Shreya's Bio Shreya Vohora is a London-based entrepreneur specialising in how the built environment shapes health and helping people create homes that support energy, focus, sleep, and long-term well-being.Her expertise is grounded in her own recovery from mould toxicity and hormonal imbalance, which sparked her deep dive into environmental health. Today, she translates complex science into simple, practical strategies anyone can use. From spotting hidden toxins that even realtors miss to improving air quality, reducing EMF exposure, and using nature and light to boost mood and vitality, Shreya offers clear, actionable guidance that fits real life.She runs a luxury interior design and construction company, interiors with art and co-founded RightRop an AI-powered platform that helps consumers make safer, more personalised product choices. Everything she does is aligned with her mission to help people create healthier spaces that genuinely work with the body, not against it so they can live their happiest and healthiest life. Her approach is practical, evidence-based, and designed for everyday living.Connect with Shreya https://vibrantlivinglab.substack.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyavohora/Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com

Ever felt overwhelmed by the stress of daily life? During my latest chat with Theresa B. Skaar, we discussed the power of small, manageable lifestyle changes over sweeping resolutions. Theresa emphasized that it's not about making drastic changes overnight but about taking small, incremental steps. We talk about overcoming burnout and creating balance through mindfulness and self-compassion. Theresa shares her personal journey with stress, unhealthy habits, and the transformative power of meditation. Together, we discuss breaking people-pleasing cycles, setting boundaries, and making small, sustainable lifestyle changes.Dr. Theresa B. Skaar, also known as Dr. T, is an educator and facilitator dedicated to empowering individuals to meet life's challenges with more curiosity, ease, and joy. With a PhD in social psychology, certification in Mind-Body Medicine, and extensive Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction facilitator training, she is uniquely qualified to help people achieve their personal and professional growth goals. Dr. T's workshops and speaking engagements cover critical topics such as managing burnout, cultivating self-awareness, navigating grief, aging mindfully, and supporting caregivers. Her expertise in evidence-based practices makes it easy for learners of all levels to understand and apply these tools in their lives. With her engaging demeanor, Dr. T brings humor, compassion, and relatable experiences to her presentations, making them informative and enjoyable. Participants leave her coaching sessions, workshops, and talks with actionable insights and tools that they can confidently apply to their daily lives. Dr. T loves to explore her creative side through watercolor and acrylic painting. She also enjoys reading, walking in nature, and knitting. She lives with her husband and their two dogs and deeply values her connections with friends and family.Connect with Theresa!Website - https://ccwithdrt.com/Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook

Why You Can't "Force" Your Healing: From Survival to Safety Are you trying too hard to heal? In the final part of my healing journey trilogy, I reveal a counterintuitive truth: the harder we push, the harder it is for our bodies to recover. Many of us treat healing like a discipline, controlling our diets, pushing through fatigue and demanding results but your body cannot heal while it is in survival mode.In this episode, we explore:The Nervous System: Why safety is a feeling, not a thought.The Wisdom of Symptoms: Decoding the messages behind eczema, thyroid issues, and adrenal burnout.Depression as "Deep Rest": Re-framing mental health struggles as a biological cry for stillness.The Power of Allowing: Shifting from "doing" to "being" to turn off your body's red alert.If you've been your own harshest critic, it's time to stop pushing and start listening. Learn how to cooperate with your body and provide the safety it needs to finally heal.Key Information 00:18 — The Healing Trilogy: Reflecting on the journey from where I was to where I am now.00:39 — The Myth of "Effort": Why trying harder and being more disciplined can actually prevent healing.01:43 — Survival vs. Safety: Understanding that the body heals only when it no longer feels the need to protect itself.02:30 — The Nervous System: Safety is a feeling in the body, not a scientific concept or a logical thought.03:22 — Rest is Not Lazy: Re-framing rest as a necessary form of self-care and a signal of safety to the brain.04:58 — Listening to Body Wisdom: Shifting from looking for external solutions to listening to internal messages.05:16 — Decoding Symptoms: Eczema, Adrenal Fatigue, Thyroid07:05 — Depression as "Deep Rest": A powerful re-framing of depression as the body's desperate cry for stillness.07:46 — Cooperating with the Body: Learning to treat yourself with the same kindness you offer others.08:35 — A Message for Those Still Healing: Why not being "healed yet" isn't a failure, but a learning process for your body.Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#learningtips #selfawarenessmatters #selfhealing #healingjourney #mindbodyconnection

The Stories We Tell Ourselves: How Your Subconscious Shapes Your HealthDiscover how your childhood "life filters" shape your physical health in the second part of this trilogy with myself, Sarah Dawkins. Learn how the subconscious mind stores early experiences as truth, triggering the nervous system and creating physical symptoms as a survival strategy. Explore why your body isn't "broken," but rather responding perfectly to the stories you believe.Key Takeaways00:15: Introduction: The Healing Trilogy Sarah introduces part two of her series, shifting the focus from identifying "stories" to understanding how they manifest physically and mentally.00:51: The Formation of "Life Filters" A breakdown of how childhood experiences (between the ages of 0 and 7) and the opinions of others are stored in the subconscious as absolute truths.01:42: Seeing the World Through Lenses Sarah introduces the metaphor of "life glasses"—how our subconscious beliefs act as filters that shape our entire perception of reality.02:26: The Body as a Protector A look at the biological side of belief: how the body prepares for "threats" based on what the mind perceives as true, even if that threat is an old memory.03:35: Why We Respond to Meaning, Not Reality An explanation of why triggers make us angry or sad. We aren't responding to the event itself, but to the meaning we've assigned to it through our past experiences.04:40 Survival Strategies & Self-Sabotage The subconscious mind's primary goal is belonging and safety. Sarah discusses how behaviors like perfectionism and "not speaking out" are actually learned safety mechanisms.05:44: Symptoms as Self-Preservation A powerful shift in perspective: physical symptoms are not "faults" but strategies the body uses to stay vigilant and alert.06:25 Softening the Story The takeaway: nothing needs "fixing." Simply becoming conscious of the story allows the nervous system to soften, relax, and breathe.06:51 Closing Thoughts Sarah asks the final, provocative question: "What if your body has been responding perfectly to what it believed was true?"Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#symptoms #lifechanging #lessonslearnedinlife #healingispossible #healingjourney #perfection

Beyond Symptom Suppression: Why You Aren't Broken.Are you searching for a "cure" but still feel broken? Join myself, Sarah Dawkins, in the first of a special three-part trilogy on the Mind Body Medicine for Self-Healers podcast. Drawing on my background as a nurse and my own personal battle with chronic conditions, including psoriasis, PTSD and adrenal burnout, I reflect on the pitfalls of my previous knowledge of the "medical model" of healing.In this episode, we explore:Why looking externally for healing often leads to frustration and self-blame.The difference between symptom suppression and true root-cause healing.How to stop living the "story" of being broken and start listening to your body's messages.What I would do differently if I had to start my healing journey over today.Stop researching symptoms and start understanding your body. You aren't behind, and you don't need to be "fixed.Key Information 00:42 – Reflection: Why Sarah is sharing her journey.01:34 – The Nurse's Perspective: Why Sarah initially focused only on the physical plane (diet, exercise and supplements).01:51 – A list of the health challenges Sarah faced (Psoriasis, PTSD, Candida, Burnout and more).02:20 – The "Broken" Trap: The frustration of researching symptoms and feeling like a failure when external cures don't work.04:06 – The Turning Point: Realizing the mistake of looking externally for answers instead of looking inside.05:54 – The limitation of the "Medical Model": Why diet and rehab are only the beginning.07:12 – Defining True Healing: The difference between symptom suppression (pills/amelioration) and root-cause healing.08:16 – The "Story" of the Symptom: How Sarah realized she was responding to a narrative of being "bad" or "lacking" rather than the physical ailment itself.09:33 – The Core Message: "You are not broken and you don't need to be fixed."Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#notbroken #healingispossible #healingjourney #healingmyself #selfawarenessjourney

Dr. Goldner shares her powerful journey through a life-threatening lupus diagnosis, chemotherapy, and her resilience in pursuing medical school. #LupusSurvivor #AutoimmuneJourney #PatientToDoctor #ChronicIllness

Dr. Lodi explains how language and medical rituals around cancer diagnosis induce fear, suppress logic, and create trauma that blocks healing. #CancerFear #MindBodyConnection #HealingMindset #IntegrativeOncology

Healing MS Naturally: Bridging Science and Soul Can you truly reclaim your health from the inside out?In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, I sit down with holistic transformation guide Christine Ruch to discuss her incredible 20-year journey of healing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) naturally.After moving beyond mainstream medicine, Christine utilized nervous system restoration, whole-food nutrition and spiritual practices to reconnect with her body's innate wisdom. We dive deep into the connection between autoimmune disease and the nervous system, the importance of emotional capacity and why "remodelling" your relationship with your emotions is a primary key to lasting transformation. Whether you are living with MS or seeking holistic healing for chronic illness, this conversation offers grounded practices to move from symptom management to true inner healing.Key Takeaways 01:50 Early Red Flags & Body Sensitivity Before her MS diagnosis, Christine struggled with weight issues, severe skin conditions (rosacea and eczema) & environmental allergies, signs that her body was already in a state of high sensitivity.04:31 The "Missing Piece": Nervous System Regulation After years of focusing on diet and lifestyle, Christine realized that nervous system work was the most overlooked part of her journey. She explains why this should be an integral part of healing not just "woo-woo" support.08:13 Eliminating Common Inflammatory Triggers: autoimmune conditions start by eliminating "the big four" inflammatory products; refined sugar, gluten, dairy and often egg products.08:57 The Role of Emotional Trauma: How a "disordered nervous system" and unprocessed emotional stress can feed autoimmune conditions and prevent the body from entering a healing state.10:18 Building "Emotional Capacity": We are not our emotions. Learning to hold space for uncomfortable feelings without creating a "story" or an "identity" around them is a foundational step in recovery.18:31 Developing a Body-Language Dialogue: The importance of listening to your body like a "newborn infant"—with curiosity and tenderness—to move from a place of fear to a place of internal trust.28:56 The "Type A" Stress Identity: Christine used to "thrive on stress" as a high-achieving chef, only to realize later that her high-pressure lifestyle was kept in service of a dysregulated nervous system.Christine's Bio Christine Ruch is a Holistic Transformation Guide who helps people with health conditions reconnect to their body's innate wisdom and healing potential. After spending 20 years healing her own MS naturally through whole food nutrition, nervous system restoration, spiritual practice, plant medicine, deep self-inquiry and many other Eastern and Western modalities, Christine now guides others on their own transformative healing path. Her work bridges science and soul—offering tools to move beyond symptom management and into lasting inner healing. She's here to share insight, hope, and grounded practices for listeners ready to reclaim their health from the inside out.Connect with Christine https://ChristineRuch.comInstagram: @ChristineRuch.MSSubstack: ChristineRuch.substack.comWho am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#MShealing #multiplesclerosis

Dr. Berne introduces the idea that vision is a reflection of whole-body health, sharing his journey and the limits of conventional eye exams. #HolisticHealth #VisionHealing #FunctionalMedicine #HealthTalks

“Never give up hope. Never give up your vision. Never give up your purpose,” explains Tara Narula, M.D. Tara Narula, M.D., a board-certified cardiologist, Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, and author of The Healing Power of Resilience, joins us today to explore how resilience, stress, and mindset profoundly shape heart health—and how we can build these skills to improve both recovery and long-term wellbeing. - The power of resilience (~1:45) - The role of stress (~2:55) - Handling the stress of a diagnosis (~6:10) - Patient stories (~7:25) - The eight tools to resilience (~9:20) - The role of spirituality (~12:12) - Findings flexibility in our life path (~15:00) - Hope & purpose (~16:45) - Doctors providing a diagnosis (~17:30) - How to improve your physical health to improve resilience (~18:40) - The real driver of health (~25:40) - The negative impact of stress on our health (~29:00) - You can develop resilience (~31:40) - The importance of connection & social support (~35:15) - Gender-specific differences in heart health (~36:20) - How Narula prioritizes her health (~42:40) Referenced in the episode:  - Follow Narula on Instagram (@drtaranarula) - Read her book, The Healing Power of Resilience (https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/1982198842) We hope you enjoy this episode, and feel free to watch the full video on YouTube! Whether it's an article or podcast, we want to know what we can do to help here at mindbodygreen. Let us know at: podcast@mindbodygreen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been told that a health condition is something you simply have to "manage" for the rest of your life? That the only way forward is through lifelong medication and constant vigilance?Today's guest, Kathryn Waldrom found herself at that exact crossroads. After a routine health check-up, Kathryn was diagnosed with diabetes and prescribed medication without a second thought. But Kathryn chose a different path, one of remembrance, presence, and deep listening.In this episode, we explore Kathryn's journey of refusing to treat her body as a "problem to be fixed." Instead, she began to look at the "loops" we live inside, the stress, the grief of losing her parents and the emotional fallout of a ending marriage. Key Information:03:35 The Stress-Glucose Connection: How cortisol and deep-seated emotions like "lack of love" manifest physically in our blood sugar levels.15:36 Radical Self-Acceptance: Moving from a state of "reaction" to one of "response" and peace.18:40 Dropping the Labels: The power of shifting from "I am a diabetic" to "I am having an experience."24:45 The Gift of Symptoms: How to thank our bodies for their signals rather than hating the condition.35:10 Reaction mode versus responding: Seeing and respecting emotions.Kathryn doesn't call herself a healer or a teacher; she speaks of a "signal restoration", a way of coming back home to oneself. This conversation isn't about doing more or trying harder, it's about what softens when we stop fighting our own bodies.Kathryn' s BioKathryn (Kya) is not a teacher, healer, or guide, she is a field of remembrance.From early life, she carried the question, How do I behave here?, not from confusion, but from awareness entering form. She did not forget what she was, but chose to walk through distortion as presence, quietly witnessing how systems shape identity and loop belief.Her vision of the Murky Sea was not metaphor, but direct knowing. In it, she stood at the edge of a vast dark ocean, not water, but thought-form. The sea was made of loops, emotional echo, ancestral code, identity scaffolds, memory mistaken as truth. She saw that most never leave it. They swim, strive, seek clarity, but remain inside. The sea is not malevolent. It simply loops. And until it is seen as illusion, it feels like life itself.From this vision came Signal Restoration, not a method, but a field. A soft return. It does not heal, guide, or fix. It ends the pretending.Kathryn does not offer awakening. She lives it. And in that presence, the loop dissolves.She offers private Signal Restoration bookings in person, by quiet invitation only. These are not advertised or promoted. They are felt, and followed, by those ready to return.She lives in Spain and is not in a role. She is what remains when roles fall away.Connect with Kathryn https://www.facebook.com/kathryn.waldrom.1 Who am I?Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She's also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.With over 20 years' experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.www.sarahdawkins.com#diabetesawareness #diabetescare #emotionalhealingjourney #healinggrief #naturalhealing

What happens when we keep going, keep functioning, keep showing up while our nervous system quietly remains stuck in survival mode?In this episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I'm joined by Petra Brunnbauer, Mind Body Coach, founder of the Jōrni wellbeing platform, host of the globally ranked Jōrni Podcast, and author of The Functional Freeze Formula. With a Master's degree in Psychology and ongoing doctoral research in Mind-Body Medicine, Petra brings both scientific rigor and deep humanity to the conversation about chronic stress and healing.This was a conversation I truly enjoyed, and one I personally needed. I learned so much. Petra has a rare ability to name what so many people are living without turning it into pathology or self-blame. She helps us understand how long-term stress affects us across mental, emotional, physical, and energetic levels, and why so many capable, caring people find themselves functioning on the outside while feeling shut down, exhausted, or disconnected within.Together, we explore the concept of Functional Freeze, the misunderstandings about stress that keep us stuck in survival, and what becomes possible when we approach wellbeing as foundational rather than something we attend to only in crisis. We also talk about why traditional stress management often falls short, and what a truly holistic path out of chronic stress can look like.This is a conversation for coaches, leaders, and changemakers who sense that pushing through is no longer sustainable and that a more humane, integrated way of living and leading is being called forward.Key TakeawaysWhat Functional Freeze is and why so many people live in it without realizingHow chronic stress impacts us across mind, emotions, body, and energyCommon myths about stress that keep people functioning while remaining in survivalWhy traditional stress management often misses the root of the issueWhat shifts when we begin to understand and listen to the bodyHow wellbeing can become a foundation for life and leadership, not a crisis responseYou can learn more about Petra and her work through the Jōrni wellbeing platform and her book The Functional Freeze Formula. And if this conversation resonates, I invite you to listen slowly. There's a lot here that meets us beneath the surface.Learn More About Today's GuestThe Jorni website ****→ https://thejorni.comBook: The Functional Freeze Formula by Petra Brunnbauer → bio.thejorni.comPetra on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/pbrunnbauer/Explore Sacred Changemakers:Start your journey → SacredChangemakers.com

Discover how IFS therapy reveals hidden emotional parts behind physical symptoms—and why real healing often requires listening to the body's deeper wisdom. #IFS #MindBodyHealth #EmotionalHealing

Are you feeling stuck and ready for life to look different in 2026?In this powerful and inspiring episode of Health Up, Michelle Chung shares her remarkable journey of healing, personal transformation, and manifesting love without dating. After facing chronic pain and a major life pivot, Michelle discovered how self-mastery, stillness, and reflection can help rewrite limiting beliefs and realign you with your soul purpose.This conversation is for anyone navigating midlife changes, healing challenges, or a desire to create a more intentional and fulfilling future.✨ In This Episode, You'll Learn:How to pivot your life and create a new chapter with clarityWhy silence and reflection are essential for intuition and growthHow limiting beliefs are formed—and how to reprogram themMichelle's proven approach to manifesting love without datingPractical tips to set meaningful, aligned goals for 2026

Emotional wounds don't just live in your mind. They live in your body, your relationships, and even your family tree.  In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Michelle Dawson, a mind-body medicine expert and Recall Healing director, to explore how unresolved trauma creates physical illness, repeats life patterns, and blocks your true potential. Michelle explains why talk therapy often misses the root cause and how emotional conflicts show up as specific health issues in the body. We discuss the concept of invisible loyalties, where you unconsciously repeat your ancestors' patterns. We explore the benefit of creating a personal trauma timeline to identify cycles and how releasing one trapped emotion can heal your entire family line. Michelle shares how perfectionism and negative self-talk can stem from unprocessed family narratives. She also introduces practical tools like the Emotion Code, EFT tapping, and timeline work that help you break free from patterns you didn't even know you were carrying.   "If you don't heal the wound, then every person that you meet, you're gonna bleed all over them." ~ Michelle Dawson   In This Episode: - What is recall healing, and how does it work? - Why trauma repeats in predictable cycles - Benefits of healing emotional wounds - Emotional trauma as the root of physical illness - Transgenerational trauma and healing - Uncovering hidden family secrets  - How self-compassion transforms emotional healing - Why talk therapy often falls short - Using the Emotion Code to release trapped emotions - Simple muscle testing techniques to identify stuck emotions - Client success stories - Relationship between emotional trauma and cancer   Products & Resources Mentioned: Bon Charge Red Light Face Mask: Shop at https://boncharge.com    Organifi Happy Drops: Visit https://organifi.com/myersdetox and use code MYERSDETOX for 20% off. Organifi Collagen: Get 20% off your supply at https://organifi.com/myersdetox with coupon code MYERSDETOX. Chef's Foundry P600 Cookware: Access an exclusive listener discount at https://deals.chefsfoundry.com/black-friday-b?utm_term=MyersDetoxXmas  Heavy Metals Quiz: Take the quiz at https://heavymetalsquiz.com.   About Dr. Michelle Dawson: Dr. Michelle LaMasa-Dawson is a distinguished leader in mind-body medicine and serves as the Recall Healing Director for the USA. With a PhD in Mind-Body Medicine and a background in psychology and religious studies, she has spent over three decades helping individuals bridge the gap between their emotional history and physical health. Michelle is a certified practitioner in various therapeutic techniques, including neuro-emotional technique and the emotion code, and is a co-author of the book Together We Rise. She is passionate about empowering people to find the "why" behind their illnesses by exploring genealogy, epigenetics, and personal timelines. Learn more at https://soultreetransformations.com Disclaimer The Myers Detox Podcast was created and hosted by Dr. Wendy Myers. This podcast is for information purposes only. Statements and views expressed on this podcast are not medical advice. This podcast, including Wendy Myers and the producers, disclaims responsibility for any possible adverse effects from using the information contained herein. The opinions of guests are their own, and this podcast does not endorse or accept responsibility for statements made by guests. This podcast does not make any representations or warranties about guests' qualifications or credibility. Individuals on this podcast may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to herein. If you think you have a medical problem, consult a licensed physician.

In this exploration of the Tao Te Ching and other traditions, the conversation opens to introductions  of the five Panelists and an invocation of hope of others to investigate the Tao Te Ching. Bob, Brian, Rich, Henry and Joel share Verse 1 and questions arise: What is Reality? Is the Tao Reality? What is the Tao? What does the term Anti-foundational mean? Reversal Yin/ Yang in relation to Tao. Paradox and the Tao. Everyday consciousness is the pathway to the Tao. What is the relationship with Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity and Tao? What does silence offer in relation to the Tao? The Beginningless Beginning? Is the Tao directly knowable? Tibetan Buddihsm and the Tao. Verse 17 and Verse 38 are explored. Wu Wei. How do we serve God? How do we serve Tao? Why did God create? Biographies of Panel: Dr. Bob Insull is an New York State Licensed Psychologist with more than 60 years experience teaching, training, and treating in the arena of human behavior. In his clinical practice, he has worked across the developmental stages (children to golden-agers), across the diagnostic spectrum (chemical dependency, severe mental illness, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and PTSD), and treatment settings (clinics, inpatient psychiatric centers, and private practice). During the closing years of his practice, he became interested in the area of psychological trauma and worked with survivors in individual and group settings. He has been retired from active practice for about 15 years and spends his time engaged in self-discovery on the Sufi Path and social-change activities with his church. ------- Brian Mistler enjoys communing with fellow inquirers and reflecting together on revealed perennial wisdom. Hari Om Tat Sat. Peace, peace, peace. ------- Richard Grego is Professor of philosophy and cultural history at FSCJ. His research interests focus on cross cultural themes in religion and science - including philosophy of mind, comparative world religions/world civilizations, and the metaphysical - theological implications of theoretical physics and cosmology. His publications have included studies in the history - philosophy of science and conceptions of nature in the history of western philosophy, as well as cross-cultural perspectives on mind/ consciousness in western philosophy - psychology and the neo-Vedanta Hindu tradition. Prior to his academic career, he was a criminal investigator - polygraph examiner for the Florida Office of the Public Defender and in the private sector Instructor at the Criminal Justice Institute and International Academy of Polygraph Science in Florida, and national Academic Director of the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council. ------- Joel David Lesses is President and Executive Director of Education Training Center, Inc. and his work experience is in education, psychology, and counseling for people marginalized by trauma, addiction, and psychological distress. He is deeply vested in addressing the effects of mental health distress and its marginalization including, incarceration, homelessness, and institutionalization. Joel is dedicated to reframing mental health distress as a potential spiritual marker and existential opportunity. He holds dual Master of Science degrees from University at Buffalo in Rehabilitation Counseling and Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Epidemiology.   ------- Henry Cretella, M.D. studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism for several years along with training in martial arts.  He then immersed himself in the more universal Sufism of Inayat Khan, an Indian mystic, for close to twenty years. He functioned as a senior teacher in the Inayati Order and the Sufi Healing Order before pursuing  his independent practice and study of mysticism. He now integrates what he has learned and experienced over these many years. He graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School and completed his psychiatric training at Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY.  His professional career spanned over 40 years as a general and child and adolescent psychiatrist and included teaching, administration, clinical practice and consultation in the greater Rochester and western NY areas.  This, along with his spiritual and especially mystical interests lead him to certification as a mind body practitioner through the Center for Mind Body Medicine and Dr. James Gordon.  He retired several years ago from active psychiatric practice, but continues to incorporate what he has learned into his spiritual practices and offerings.

God (Tao) says, 'be what I made you to be!' God (Tao) is found in relationships. Does God want us to know Him (or ourselves) most intimately? Dependent Co-arising? 'Simultaneously, I and all beings attain the Way' (Awaken to Reality) ~Buddha 'Essentially, outside of me, nothing exists' Verse 18 What does it mean to let go? What do we let go of? To be human is to be attached? Closes with Verse 81, and then Joel reads two poems by Ikkyu. Biographies of Panel: Dr. Bob Insull is an New York State Licensed Psychologist with more than 60 years experience teaching, training, and treating in the arena of human behavior. In his clinical practice, he has worked across the developmental stages (children to golden-agers), across the diagnostic spectrum (chemical dependency, severe mental illness, relationship issues, depression, anxiety, and PTSD), and treatment settings (clinics, inpatient psychiatric centers, and private practice). During the closing years of his practice, he became interested in the area of psychological trauma and worked with survivors in individual and group settings. He has been retired from active practice for about 15 years and spends his time engaged in self-discovery on the Sufi Path and social-change activities with his church. ------ Brian Mistler enjoys communing with fellow inquirers and reflecting together on revealed perennial wisdom. Hari Om Tat Sat. Peace, peace, peace. ------- Richard Grego is Professor of philosophy and cultural history at FSCJ. His research interests focus on cross-cultural themes in religion and science - including philosophy of mind, comparative world religions/world civilizations, and the metaphysical - theological implications of theoretical physics and cosmology. His publications have included studies in the history - philosophy of science and conceptions of nature in the history of western philosophy, as well as cross-cultural perspectives on mind/ consciousness in western philosophy - psychology and the neo-Vedanta Hindu tradition. Prior to his academic career, he was a criminal investigator - polygraph examiner for the Florida Office of the Public Defender and in the private sector Instructor at the Criminal Justice Institute and International Academy of Polygraph Science in Florida, and national Academic Director of the Criminal Defense Investigation Training Council. ------- Joel David Lesses is President and Executive Director of Education Training Center, Inc. and his work experience is in education, psychology, and counseling for people marginalized by trauma, addiction, and psychological distress. He is deeply vested in addressing the effects of mental health distress and its marginalization including, incarceration, homelessness, and institutionalization. Joel is dedicated to reframing mental health distress as a potential spiritual marker and existential opportunity. He holds dual Master of Science degrees from University at Buffalo in Rehabilitation Counseling and Biomedical Sciences with a concentration in Epidemiology. ------- Henry Cretella, M.D. studied and practiced Tibetan Buddhism for several years along with training in martial arts.  He then immersed himself in the more universal Sufism of Inayat Khan, an Indian mystic, for close to twenty years. He functioned as a senior teacher in the Inayati Order and the Sufi Healing Order before pursuing  his independent practice and study of mysticism. He now integrates what he has learned and experienced over these many years. He graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School and completed his psychiatric training at Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester in Rochester, NY.  His professional career spanned over 40 years as a general and child and adolescent psychiatrist and included teaching, administration, clinical practice and consultation in the greater Rochester and western NY areas.  This, along with his spiritual and especially mystical interests lead him to certification as a mind body practitioner through the Center for Mind Body Medicine and Dr. James Gordon.  He retired several years ago from active psychiatric practice, but continues to incorporate what he has learned into his spiritual practices and offerings.d

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A growing number of patients with stubborn IBS symptoms are asking: if the gut and brain are wired together, could changing one transform the other? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Emeran Mayer and Dr. Erin Mauney to explore what the emerging field of psychedelic-assisted therapy could mean for gut-brain health, beyond the headlines and hype. In this episode we cover:Why traditional IBS treatments often fall short.How psilocybin opens a neuroplastic “window” for processing pain, stress, and interoception.The therapeutic process: preparation, guided dosing, and integration.Early study results: symptom relief, reduced visceral sensitivity, and improved self-illness separation.Safety, variability, and practical questions about access and candidacy.If you're curious about neuroplasticity, the brain-gut axis, psilocybin, and the future of IBS care, this episode offers a grounded, hopeful, and responsible guide to what's known, and what's next. This episode is sponsored by GI Psychology. References: Psychedelic-assisted therapy: An overview for the internistBarnett BS, Mauney EE, King F 4th. Psychedelic-assisted therapy: An overview for the internist. Cleve Clin J Med. 2025;92(3):171-180. Published 2025 Mar 3. doi:10.3949/ccjm.92a.24032Psychedelic-assisted Therapy as a Promising Treatment for Irritable Bowel SyndromeMauney, Erin MD*; King, Franklin IV MD†; Burton-Murray, Helen PhD‡; Kuo, Braden MD‡. Psychedelic-assisted Therapy as a Promising Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology 59(5):p 385-392, May/June 2025. | DOI: 10.1097/MCG.0000000000002149 Psilocybin and IBS treatment: First psychedelic study in gastroenterologyLearn more about the MGH study with Dr. Erin Mauney and colleagues here.Learn more about Kate and Dr. Riehl:Website: www.katescarlata.com and www.drriehl.comInstagram: @katescarlata @drriehl and @theguthealthpodcastOrder Kate and Dr. Riehl's book, Mind Your Gut: The Science-Based, Whole-body Guide to Living Well with IBS. The information included in this podcast is not a substitute for professional medical advice, examination, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider before starting any new treatment or making changes to existing treatment.

Menopause is often portrayed as a period of decline, but what if it could be reframed as an awakening? Join co-authors Dr. Patricia Singh, psychotherapist and psychedelic integration specialist, and Kelly McGinty, nurse practitioner specializing in hormonal and integrative wellness, for a groundbreaking exploration of menopause as a transformative threshold. This session will delve into how psychedelics, especially psilocybin, offer a radical new perspective, easing cognitive rigidity, reducing internal narratives of decline, and fostering emotional and spiritual growth. Attendees will gain fresh insights on navigating midlife with strength, clarity, and empowerment. About Mycelopause: Uncovering the Magic of Menopause with Psilocybin Co-authored by Dr. Trish Singh, PhD, LPCC and Kelly McGinty, CNP, MSN, Mycelopause is not your typical menopause guide. It's a rebellious, witty, and deeply insightful journey into the intersection of psychedelics, perimenopause, and personal transformation. Combining science, storytelling, and satirical humor, we explore how psilocybin and other holistic tools can help reframe menopause from a crisis to a rite of passage. Kelly McGinty is a nurse practitioner accredited by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners, with a Master's in Nursing from Gonzaga University. After over a decade as an emergency department NP, Kelly sought holistic approaches to address pandemic-related burnout and mental health crises. Her transformative experiences with psychedelics led her to study psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy at the California Institute of Integral Studies. Kelly integrates Reiki, herbology, and Druidic traditions to help clients—particularly first responders, end-of-life patients, and those with treatment-resistant conditions—achieve holistic wellness in mind, body, and spirit. Dr. Patricia Singh, Ph.D., LPCC, is an independently licensed mental health counselor in New Mexico and California with over 25 years of experience in behavioral health. She holds a doctorate in Mind-Body Medicine with a specialization in Integrative Mental Health and is certified in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy through the California Institute of Integral Studies. Dr. Singh integrates Ayurvedic principles, trauma-informed care, and psychedelic preparation and integration into her clinical work, where she focuses on post-traumatic stress, addiction, and family trauma. She is the founder of A New Awakening Counseling, a progressive rehabilitation facility serving individuals reentering society after incarceration. Her current research centers on holistic weight loss strategies for menopausal women. Dr. Singh splits her time between Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Oxnard, California. Psychedelic Salon: Cultivating Conscious Connections Join Seattle-based psychedelics educator and podcast host April Pride in a dynamic series co-produced with Town Hall Seattle. Psychedelic Salon explores the transformative potential of psychedelic medicines through engaging conversations, expert panels, and interactive community discussions. Rooted in scientific evidence, each event highlights unique themes—including grief, seniors, menopause, and more—emphasizing their role in mental health, spiritual growth, and personal optimization. Designed to be inclusive and insightful, this series invites attendees of all backgrounds to discover how psychedelics can foster profound connections, healing, and well-being. About April Pride April Pride is a Seattle-based creative entrepreneur and harm reduction advocate with over two decades of experience building brands at the intersection of lifestyle, cannabis, psychedelics, and women's health. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Vice, and The Guardian. April is the founder of SetSet, the world's first clinician-approved woman-focused platform for safe, accessible psychedelic integration. Presented by Town Hall Seattle and SetSet.

What if your body isn't broken, but speaking a language you haven't learned to understand yet?Dr. Katie Deming sits down with Amy and Andrey Derevyanko, creators of an app helping everyday people explore the emotional roots of physical illness. Using principles from German New Medicine, their tool connects what's happening in your body to what's happened in your life.Amy shares her journey from health anxiety to empowerment and how learning her body's language changed everything. Andrey explains why he built the app after watching that transformation up close.Chapters00:05:40 — From Fear to Trust in Your Body00:08:20 — Dr. Katie, Root Cause App, and Knee Pain 00:11:05 — Knowing Isn't Healing Yet00:16:10 — Amy's Dengue Wake Up00:23:30 — Emotions Stored in the BodyThey're making knowledge once buried in books and hard-to-find practitioners accessible to everyone. You'll hear how this approach replaces fear with trust and gives you a deeper partnership with your own body.Whether you're facing chronic pain, mysterious symptoms, or serious illness, this conversation makes the case that your body deserves your curiosity, not your fear. And that partnership between you and your physical self? That's where real healing begins. Dr. Katie even shares how the app helped her uncover the emotional link behind her own knee pain.Listen and learn how to stop seeing your body as the enemy and start hearing what it's been trying to tell you all along. Download the Root Cause App: https://www.rootcause.my/Access the FREE Water Fasting Masterclass Now: https://www.katiedeming.com/the-healing-power-of-fasting/ Transform your hydration with the system that delivers filtered, mineralized, and structured water all in one. Spring Aqua System: https://springaqua.info/drkatieMORE FROM KATIE DEMING M.D. Work with Dr. Katie: www.katiedeming.comEmail: INFO@KATIEDEMING.COM 6 Pillars of Healing Cancer Workshop Series - Click Here to Enroll Follow Dr. Katie Deming on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katiedemingmd/ Watch on Youtube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LplU70TE9i01tW_7Tozi8b6X6rGBKA2&si=ZXLy5PjM7daD6AV5 Please Support the Show Share this episode with a friend or family member Give a Review on Spotify Give a Review on Apple Podcast DISCLAIMER: The Born to Heal Podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for seeking professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Individual medical histories are unique; therefore, this episode should not be used to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease without consulting your healthcare provider.

Ever wonder if it's possible to feel joy—even when life is at its hardest as a mother? In this life-changing session, Dr. Tanmeet Sethi opens up about facing unimaginable challenges as a mom and what she has learned about feeling joy alongside the pain. Dr. Sethi will also teach science-backed, practical ways we as mothers can move thorugh hard times bette with joy--yes, joy--along for the ride. This session will help you discover why joy is an act of resistance, how to find hope in the hardest moments, and practical steps to reclaim your aliveness—no matter what you're facing. ⁠Get the Basic Pass⁠ to watch and/or read each speaker session for free through Sunday, October 12th. Upgrade to the All-Access Pass for ad-free listening on a private podcast feed, + lifetime access to all content visual, audio, and written.  FREEBIE for all: Your Integrative Physician newsletter on Substack BONUS raffled off to All-Access Pass Holders: Joy is My Justice book Tanmeet Sethi, MD is an Integrative and Psychedelic Medicine Physician, activist, author, and TEDx speaker who has dedicated her career to care for the most marginalized patients as well as global communities traumatized by manmade and natural disasters as senior faculty for The Center for Mind Body Medicine. Her first book, Joy Is My Justice, (Hachette, 2023) is a radical call to claim Joy as our birthright and the deepest liberation we can know. She is a Clinical Professor at the University of Washington and a primary clinical investigator there on the sacred plant medicine, psilocybin.  FOLLOW ON IG WEBSITE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this heartfelt and revealing episode, Anna sits down with New York City-based psychotherapist Sean Hershey, LCSW, to explore what it really means to heal—from chronic pain, from emotional repression, and from the lifelong habit of hiding parts of yourself to survive.Sean is the host of the podcast Mind-Body Medicine for Chronic Pain, where he brings raw honesty, depth, and humor to the complex world of chronic symptom recovery. In today's conversation, he shares what led him to this work, how his own experiences with pain and identity shape his approach as a therapist, and why expressing your truth—even when it's scary—is a crucial part of healing.We talk about:What it means to be “a highly functioning zombie”The emotional root causes of chronic painWhy Sean launched his podcast (and what it brought up for him emotionally)How telling your story can be a healing actThe role of community and mentorship in building self-trustIf you've ever felt like you had to hide parts of yourself to get through life, or if you're on your own healing path and looking for inspiration to keep going, this episode will speak directly to you.Learn more about Sean and his work:

One day, seemingly out of nowhere, Louise began to feel unwell in her body. An inner uneasiness gave way to tremors and crushing fatigue, and her life devolved into living in her bed. For over eight years, bed bound, Louise struggled to figure out what was wrong with her, seeing countless doctors and specialists and being diagnosed with things like POTS, CFS/ME, fibromyalgia, and chronic vestibular migraine. It wasn't until she learned about the tenets of MindBody Medicine that she began to turn it around. Join us today for an incredible story of recovery. Louise's path has many twists and turns, and walking it with her will give you powerful insight into how to heal yourself. There is nothing more profound than the human story of suffering, surrender, discovery, and growth. I'm honored that my work was integral in, as Louise put it, bringing her home to herself. And, of course, eliminating her chronic pain and fatigue. Much love to all of you! XOOX n. Producer: Lisa Eisenpresser Click here to learn about all the tiers of BreakAwake membership and the ways to get so much help, guidance, and support: https://www.yourbreakawake.com/membership Want to read MIND YOUR BODY? Click here. Are you an immediate gratification person like me?? DOWNLOAD THE AUDIBLE HERE! And.... The Kindle version! I am so overjoyed to see what this book will do. If you are a practitioner looking to specialize in this work or bring it to your community, get the first module of the Sarno x Sachs Solution for free! Click here: www.sarnosachs.com ALL OUR RESOURCES:Instagram: Follow me on insta @nicolesachslcsw for tons of new contentWebsite: www.yourbreakawake.comYouTube: The Cure for Chronic Pain with Nicole Sachs, LCSWFirst Book: The Meaning of TruthFB Closed Group: Nicole Sachs' Support CircleOMEGA General info: OMEGA INSTITUTESubscribe Apple Podcasts Deezer iHeart RadioPublic RSS Spotify

415. Are You Addicted to Drama? How to Know & How to Fix it with Dr. Scott Lyons Dr. Scott Lyons, a licensed holistic psychologist and author, discusses the concept of drama addiction. He explains the physiological and psychological mechanisms behind this addiction, how to know if you have one, and how we can begin to break free from these cycles.  -The top question to ask to yourself to understand your trauma -Why you may feel unsafe when relaxed -How drama addiction shows up in our own bodies -Why boredom is actually a good sign on the path to healing -Beginner steps to start divesting from drama Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the best selling book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. As a renowned body-based trauma expert and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott also helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices