For practitioners:early-bird pricing takes $500 off the Mind Body Integration training until Sept. 17.the founding cohort of the Mind Body Integration training starts Oct. 22. Applications close Oct. 2.
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, hosted by holistic psychotherapist Grace Secker, the focus is on the transformative practice of self-compassion. Grace explains the importance of treating oneself with kindness, akin to caring for a close friend, and shares insights on how self-compassion aids in resilience, emotional well-being, and personal growth. The episode features real-life examples, including a client’s journey with self-compassion, and concludes with a guided meditation to help listeners cultivate this essential practice in their lives.
In this episode of the Heal with Grace Podcast, host Grace welcomes Kristen Timchak, a nervous system coach, Ayurvedic educator, and host of the Nourish Nervous System Podcast. Kristen shares her journey in Ayurveda, somatic practices, and how these disciplines have helped her manage her life and health, particularly her experience with Hashimoto's disease. She explains the basics of Ayurveda, including the elements, doshas (Vata, Pitta, Kapha), and the concept of Ojas. Kristen also discusses practical self-care practices, such as oil massage and mindful eating, to cultivate resilience. Finally, she emphasizes the importance of personalizing wellness practices to align with one’s unique constitution and life circumstances.
Kristen Timchak is a Nervous System Coach, Ayurvedic Educator, Mind Body Practitioner and host of The Nourished Nervous System Podcast. Weaving Ayurveda and Somatic practices into her coaching work she helps women to gain clarity and cultivate more resilience in their lives.
In this episode, Grace provides valuable insights and practical advice on how to navigate and cope with flares in health or challenging periods in life. They discuss the concept of catastrophising, a cognitive distortion that can increase stress and anxiety, and offer strategies to become aware of and manage it. The importance of slowing down, finding safety within the body and mind, and allowing oneself to surrender and accept difficult emotions is emphasised. Additionally, Grace highlights the necessity of consuming uplifting and positive content to maintain hope and resilience. Personal experiences and examples are shared to illustrate these points, making the advice relatable and actionable.
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace explores how to identify the state of your nervous system using the polyvagal theory. Introduced by Dr. Stephen Porges in 1994, the polyvagal theory categorises the nervous system into three states: ventral vagal (green zone), sympathetic (yellow zone), and dorsal vagal (red zone). Grace explains how each state impacts mental, physical, and emotional health and provides practical tips on how to move between these states effectively. Emphasising self-care and understanding individual responses, the episode offers insights into maintaining a balanced and regulated nervous system for overall well-being.
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, we welcome guest Jenn Baswick, an intuitive nutritionist, to discuss her approach to overcoming binge eating, overeating, and emotional eating. Jenn shares her personal journey from clean eating to binge eating and finally finding balance through intuitive eating. The conversation delves into identifying disordered eating patterns, the principles of intuitive eating, and how it can be adapted for those with chronic illnesses or food intolerances. Jenn emphasises the importance of self-care, regulating the nervous system, and maintaining a healthy relationship with food. Listeners will gain insights into starting their journey towards food freedom and building a positive relationship with their eating habits.
About Jenn: Jenn is a non-diet Registered Dietitian, Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, cat mom, and cookie dough lover. She helps women overcome binge eating, overeating, and emotional eating so that they can embody their version of food freedom. Jenn is dedicated to helping guide her clients and community to leave all of the "shoulds" of diet culture in the past and find confidence in their own inner wisdom to guide their eating decisions, increase their self-worth, and embody their most authentic selves.
In this episode, we delve into the concept of neuroplastic pain, a phenomenon where psychological rather than structural causes drive chronic pain. I share my personal experiences and insights into pain reprocessing therapy (PRT), the importance of regulating the nervous system, and the role of mental and emotional health in healing. Learn how symptoms like migraines, fibromyalgia, and IBS can be addressed by retraining the brain and creating neural networks of safety. Discover the pathways to reduce and even eliminate chronic symptoms and understand that healing is not only possible but attainable.
In this episode of the 'Heal with Grace' podcast, I welcome Dr. Heather Finley, a registered dietitian with a doctorate in clinical nutrition, to discuss the intricate connections between gut health, mental health, and chronic illnesses. Dr. Finley shares her personal journey through years of GI issues and how she discovered the benefits of functional nutrition. The conversation covers the impact of stress, lifestyle, and food variety on gut health, and offers insights into overcoming disordered eating and the importance of a holistic approach to wellness. Key topics also include the significance of microbiome diversity, the role of stress management, and practical tips for establishing a healthier relationship with food and body. Tune in to learn how to achieve long-term gut health and improve overall well-being.
About Dr. Heather Finley: Dr. Heather Finley is a registered dietitian with a doctorate in clinical nutrition. She and her team help people struggling with bloating, brain fog, hormone imbalances, and GI issues find relief from their symptoms and feel excited about food again.
Heather struggled with her own hormone & digestive issues for nearly 20 years and understands first hand the impact that nutrition, lifestyle, and mindset have on digestive health. Gut health shouldn’t be restrictive, stressful, and all-consuming. She developed a simple way that individuals can reduce digestive symptoms and add foods back into their diet.
Dr. Heather has a doctorate in clinical nutrition from Maryland University of Integrative Health.
Her work has been featured on Good Morning Texas and in Mind Body Green, Yahoo! Life, and Very Well Health. Dr. Heather is the founder of the gutTogether® program for individuals and the gutPractitioner program for clinicians.
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The episode emphasizes the non-linear nature of healing, the importance of being present in the process rather than fixated on outcomes, and offers practical tips for moving through stuckness, such as making intentional shifts, reflecting through journaling, and avoiding rash decisions. In this episode, I share a personal journey of struggling with resistance and feeling stuck in various aspects of life, including health and daily activities. I describe how attempts to power through tasks often lead to increased fatigue and brain fog, signaling deeper emotions that need addressing.
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, guest host Liana, a holistic therapist, interviews Dr. Chandler Collins, a holistic chiropractor.
Dr. Collins shares his journey to becoming a chiropractor, motivated by a persistent injury. He explains his unique approach to holistic chiropractic care that integrates muscle testing, addressing emotional traumas, and coordinating various aspects of the body’s functionality.
Liana and Dr. Collins delve into how emotions and chronic conditions impact the body, the complexity of human adaptation, and the integration of brain and body in holistic healing.
Dr. Collins offers insights on the importance of consistent, thorough care for achieving deeper wellness and reflects on the shared goal of practitioners helping patients to uncover the root causes of their problems.
About Dr. Chandler Collins: Dr. Collins has over two decades of in-depth study of health, physiology, nutrition, and healing. As part of this journey, he has created a boutique healthcare practice that distinguishes itself by extensive one-on-one work tailored to the individual needs of each patient, in order to address the complete structural, chemical, and psychological health of each person. Advanced testing techniques allow the treatment session to be guided by the highest priority revealed by that person’s body, in that moment. With every session focused on finding the root cause of each ailment, a more self-sustaining lifestyle of health and wellness is achieved.
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