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Part 2: How the Nervous System impacts your health

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In part two of The Missing Pieces in Your Healing series, Grace dives into what she believes is the most essential—and often ignored—element in chronic illness and pain recovery: your nervous system.

She breaks down:

  • What the nervous system actually is and how it operates
  • Why chronic stress responses (like fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) keep you stuck
  • How nervous system dysregulation leads to symptoms like fatigue, pain, and food sensitivities
  • What true healing requires beyond supplements, protocols, and mindset work
  • A real client story to show how nervous system regulation creates real transformation

If you've been doing everything right and still aren't seeing change, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do next.

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Part 1: The Missing Pieces in Your Healing

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In this first episode of a 3-part series on the missing pieces in your healing, Grace explores why you might still be stuck in chronic symptoms—despite doing all the "right" things. She unpacks the deeper blueprint behind your healing efforts, explains how urgency and control often block progress, and introduces a new way forward: one rooted in nervous system safety, presence, and self-trust. If you're tired of trying to fix your body and are ready to work with it instead, this one's for you.

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5 Chronic Pain Myths

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If you're dealing with chronic pain—whether it's neck, back, or mystery pain doctors can't explain—this episode is for you. Grace breaks down 5 common myths about chronic pain and explains why so many people stay stuck in cycles of frustration, fear, and symptom management.

You’ll learn why pain doesn’t always mean damage, why more meds and physical therapy might not be helping, and what actually needs to happen for your body to start healing.

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The Overlap Between Eating Disorders and Chronic Illness

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In this episode of, Grace dives deep into a topic that affects so many of us—disordered relationships with food, especially for those navigating chronic illness and pain. Grace explores how perfectionism, control, and fear around food often intersect with chronic symptoms, leading to a cycle of anxiety, restriction, and dysregulation. 

She shares her personal journey with disordered eating and how rigid food rules worsened her symptoms. Grace breaks down the subtle but dangerous shift from mindful eating to fear-based eating, the personality traits that make people with chronic illness more vulnerable to disordered eating, and how wellness culture and functional medicine can unintentionally lead to harmful restrictions.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

  • How chronic illness and disordered eating mimic each other
  • Why perfectionism and control around food often lead to more harm
  • The key differences between mindful eating and fear-based eating
  • How fear of food impacts digestion, inflammation, and nervous system regulation
  • Why rigid wellness culture rules may be sabotaging your healing journey
  • Practical ways to heal your relationship with food and build trust with your body

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Sensory Processing and Chronic Illness with Dr. Satya Sardonicus

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In this episode, Grace sits down with Dr. Satya Sardonicus to explore the deep connection between fascia, the nervous system, and chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Dr. Satya shares her personal healing journey, the development of her Neurofascial Flow Method, and how unresolved tension in the body contributes to long-term pain and dysregulation.

They dive into:

  • Why fascia plays a key role in chronic illness
  • How the body's survival responses impact healing
  • How to create true safety in the nervous system before making changes
  • A simple self-test for nervous system regulation and practical tools for relieving tension
  • Why conventional approaches often fail and how to work with your body instead of against it

Dr. Satya also shares details on her Inside the Chrysalis membership, where she teaches people how to use Neurofascial Flow for long-term healing.

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Shame Resiliency: How it Manifests Physically and Emotionally

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In this episode, Grace dives deep into the powerful and often hidden force of shame—how it shapes our thoughts, bodies, and lives. She explores the difference between shame and guilt, how shame manifests physically and emotionally, and why so many of us carry it unknowingly.

Shame thrives in secrecy, but the good news is that we can build resilience, release its hold, and move toward healing. Grace shares practical tools for recognizing and processing shame, from nervous system regulation to self-compassion and the power of community.

If you've ever struggled with self-worth, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or feeling like you're "not enough," this episode will help you uncover the deeper layers of shame and learn how to rewrite the narrative.

What We Cover:

  • The difference between shame and guilt
  • How shame manifests in the body and nervous system
  • The connection between shame and chronic pain
  • Why perfectionism and people-pleasing are shame-based responses
  • How to build shame resilience through self-compassion and nervous system work
  • The healing power of speaking your shame out loud
  • Practical tools to release shame and step into self-acceptance

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The Underlying Needs of Chronic Pain with Mike Williams

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In this episode, Grace welcomes Mike Williams, a former investment banker turned pain reprocessing and somatic therapy practitioner. Mike shares how his journey from finance to healing work was shaped by growing up with parents who had chronic pain. He now specializes in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Hakomi, a mindfulness-based somatic psychology approach that uncovers the emotional and psychological layers beneath chronic pain.

Together, they explore how subconscious beliefs, stress, and identity patterns shape our physical experiences—and how understanding these hidden dynamics can unlock true healing. Mike also shares real client stories and practical ways to reconnect with the body, shift limiting patterns, and establish a sense of safety for lasting relief.

What We Cover:

  • How stress, emotions, and subconscious beliefs influence chronic pain
  • What Hakomi is and how it helps uncover the root causes of pain
  • The connection between self-worth, control, and physical symptoms
  • How pain can reflect unmet needs and emotional barriers
  • Why slowing down is key to healing and nervous system regulation
  • The power of curiosity and experimentation in the healing process
  • When deeper emotional work may be needed beyond PRT
  • How to make sustainable, integrated shifts for long-term recovery

If you’ve struggled with chronic pain, stress-related symptoms, or feeling stuck in your healing journey, this episode will help you reframe your relationship with pain and open the door to deeper healing.

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Q&A: Your questions answered!

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In this episode, Grace answers listener-submitted questions on mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She explores the connection between thoughts and emotions, how to retrain the brain for healing, and why food sensitivities may be linked to the nervous system.

Grace unpacks:

  • How to differentiate between thoughts and emotions while healing
  • The impact of negative thought loops on the body
  • Visualization techniques for managing symptom-related anxiety
  • Overcoming motivation struggles with ADHD and anxiety
  • The connection between food sensitivities and nervous system responses

Through detailed explanations and practical tools, Grace provides guidance on building self-awareness, regulating emotions, and creating a healing mindset.

Healing IBS Through Your Nervous System as a Dietician  

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Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Eating Disorders

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In this episode, Grace welcomes Claudia, a nutrition and dietetic consultant, to explore how stress, food restriction, and overtraining disrupt hormonal health. They discuss hypothalamic amenorrhea, the nervous system’s role in fertility, and the mindset shifts essential for healing. Claudia shares practical steps to restore balance, reconnect with your body, and support long-term recovery.

What We Cover:

  • What hypothalamic amenorrhea is and why it happens
  • How stress, disordered eating, and overtraining affect hormones
  • The link between the nervous system, feminine energy, and fertility
  • Why self-worth and identity shifts are key to healing
  • Practical steps to restore your period and support hormone health
  • Moving from control to surrender in recovery
  • How misdiagnoses like PCOS can delay healing
  • The role of IVF, birth control, and nutrition in hormonal balance

If you’ve struggled with a missing period, fertility challenges, or feeling disconnected from your body, this episode will help you slow down, listen to your body, and find a sustainable path to healing.

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Instagram: @ha.fertility.nutritionist
YouTube: @nourishedbyclaudia
Facebook: @nourishedbyclaudia

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