The 2 Questions You Need to Ask Your Doctor If You Have Chronic Pain with Dr. Kim Fischer
If you're in the middle of chronic pain recovery and a doctor just offered you surgery, there's one question to ask before…
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If you're in the middle of chronic pain recovery and a doctor just offered you surgery, there's one question to ask before…
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Listen →There's a specific kind of exhaustion that comes from understanding everything and still not changing. You've read the books. You've listened to…
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Listen →If you've been told your interstitial cystitis is something you just learn to manage — this episode is for you. Andrea spent…
Listen →You've been to the specialists. You've done the tests. And you still feel like nobody really knows what's wrong — or how…
Listen →Most of us never decided to start performing. It just happened, early, quietly, because we needed to belong. And your body has…
Listen →Ashley Novak is a Certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), Restorative Wellness Practitioner (RWP), and Holistic Lifestyle Coach with a BS in…
Listen →If you have been at this for months. Or years. Doctor after doctor. Protocol after protocol. Nothing fully landing. This is the…
Listen →If you have been told for years that interstitial cystitis or overactive bladder is just something you have to live with, this…
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Listen →If you have been chasing test after test and the doctors keep telling you everything looks fine -> this is the episode…
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Listen →If you've been doing all the right things and still putting pressure on yourself to heal faster, this conversation might land deeply.…
Listen →In this solo episode, Grace breaks down what it actually means to create safety in the nervous system — moving beyond the…
Listen →Kayla Jacobsen is a licensed clinical social worker and mental health therapist based in Minnesota, where she works at a small group…
Listen →Ellen B. Alden is a Mind/Body Coach who fully recovered from Long COVID after the medical system could not help her. When…
Listen →In this solo episode, Grace Secker opens up about the one thing she was missing during her own healing journey — and…
Listen →If you've been diagnosed with IBS, chronic constipation, cyclic vomiting, or another functional GI issue and your doctor can't find anything structurally…
Listen →If you've been doing the nervous system work but still feel stuck, this episode is for you. Grace Secker dives into the…
Listen →In this episode, Grace sits down with Dr. Rebecca Kennedy, a family medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience and…
Listen →Are you "doing all the right things" — the medications, the supplements, the diets, the protocols — and still not getting better?…
Listen →Grace sits down with Dr. Yonit Arthur ("Dr. Yo"), audiologist, vestibular specialist, and creator of The Steady Coach, to explore why chronic…
Listen →You've been doing the work—learning about mind-body healing, practicing the tools, maybe even seeing progress. So why do your symptoms still feel…
Listen →In this episode, Grace sits down with Christa Biegler, RD—an award-winning dietitian, root cause nutritionist, and host of The Less Stressed Life…
Listen →There's a myth that recovery means waking up one day and never having symptoms again—that once the nervous system is "healed," pain…
Listen →Rebecca Tolin recovered from 13 years of ME/CFS after seeing 50 practitioners and trying everything from anti-viral IVs to 30 supplements a…
Listen →In this episode, Grace gets honest about something she's been quietly navigating—how being online as a business owner and content creator has…
Listen →If you're dealing with digestive issues—whether it's IBS, chronic gut problems, or discomfort that's followed you since childhood—or if brain fog has…
Listen →What actually helped people heal in 2025—and how can you carry that momentum into the new year? In this episode, Grace reflects…
Listen →It's no surprise this is the most played and most downloaded episode of 2025. In this Best of 2025 replay, Grace sits…
Listen →Welcome to our end-of-year tradition! This week, we're re-airing one of the top two episodes of 2025—and it's no surprise this one…
Listen →Chris Sykes-Popham went from Royal Marines commando and adventure seeker to completely housebound with ME/CFS. Within weeks of finding the mind-body approach,…
Listen →The holidays can feel like the Olympics for your nervous system—and if your symptoms tend to spike around family, you're not alone.…
Listen →Grace sits down with somatic psychotherapist Claire Bailey to explore one of the most common—and least talked about—forms of neuroplastic symptoms: gut…
Listen →Grace celebrates 100 episodes by revisiting the most powerful healing lessons from the past two years—the ones listeners say changed everything. She…
Listen →Grace is joined by Kelly Goode, who shares her journey from barely being able to walk up stairs and living with 30+…
Listen →If you've tried everything for your chronic symptoms and nothing has worked—physical therapy, doctors, diets, supplements—this conversation might be exactly what you…
Listen →In this episode, Grace explores why conditions like long COVID, POTS, chronic fatigue, Lyme disease, and mold illness often persist—not because of…
Listen →Grace is joined by Dr. Michael Dow, a clinical psychologist and lead therapist for Pain Reprocessing Therapy, to explore how our brains…
Listen →Ever wonder if you should rest when fatigue hits—or keep going? Grace tackles one of the most common (and confusing) questions in…
Listen →Ever feel like you're "doing all the right things" but still running on empty? This conversation with Jessica Corbin lit me up.…
Listen →In this episode, Grace explores how the pursuit of “perfect” health can backfire—turning clean eating and non-toxic living into stress, rigidity, and…
Listen →Clinical psychologist and researcher Mark Lumley joins Grace to unpack why the brain—not just the body—is central to chronic pain. They dig…
Listen →If you’ve ever felt like your body is playing whack-a-mole with symptoms—pain, fatigue, gut issues, headaches—you’re not alone. In this episode, Grace…
Listen →Grace is joined by Vanessa Blackstone, LMFT to talk about why our brains sometimes expect pain or symptoms before they even happen—a…
Listen →In this episode, Grace explores the hidden costs of perfectionism. She reflects on how the drive to achieve and stay productive can…
Listen →In this episode of Heal with Grace, Grace sits down with Emmy to explore what life and healing look like after leaving…
Listen →In this episode, Grace shares what happened when a long-awaited trip to New Zealand brought on a flare—and how fear, pressure, and…
Listen →In this episode, Rachel Gofman (physical therapist and pelvic pain coach) shares her journey to overcoming debilitating pelvic pain through mind-body and…
Listen →In this episode, Grace unpacks why your scans, labs, or diagnoses don’t always explain your symptoms—and what might be going on beneath…
Listen →Grace is joined by therapist Christie Uipi, LCSW, founder of the Better Mind Center, to explore what it means to have a…
Listen →In this solo episode, Grace walks us through a powerful yet flexible morning routine designed specifically to support those healing from chronic…
Listen →Dr. Howard Schubiner, pioneer in the mind-body medicine field, joins Grace to explore how many chronic symptoms are actually neuroplastic — created…
Listen →In this solo episode, Grace explores one of the most common mental habits that keeps people stuck in chronic symptoms and fear:…
Listen →In this episode, Grace is joined by somatic coach and author Sheridan Ruth for a powerful and grounded conversation about nervous system…
Listen →Grace explores how the pursuit of high vibes only—while powerful—can sometimes lead to emotional bypassing. She shares how real healing comes not…
Listen →In this powerful episode, Grace sits down with somatic coach and physical therapist Amanda Curry to explore the layered and often misunderstood…
Listen →In this episode, Grace shares one of her most requested lessons—how to actually heal food sensitivities instead of just managing them. If…
Listen →In this episode, Grace talks with Hope Pedraza, a functional practitioner and energy worker, about how human design can unlock deeper healing.…
Listen →In this solo episode, Grace breaks down a pivotal and often misunderstood part of the healing process: the extinction burst. If you’ve…
Listen →In this episode, Grace is joined again by somatic therapist and anxiety specialist Liana Mauro to explore the roots of health anxiety,…
Listen →In this solo episode, Grace invites you into a powerful, heart-opening reflection on the emotional roots of physical symptoms. If you're “doing…
Listen →In this episode, Grace welcomes Boulder-based physical therapist Charlie Merrill for a deep dive into how chronic pain shows up in athletes—and…
Listen →In the final part of the Missing Pieces in Your Healing series, we dive into one of the most overlooked aspects of…
Listen →In part two of The Missing Pieces in Your Healing series, Grace dives into what she believes is the most essential—and often…
Listen →In this first episode of a 3-part series on the missing pieces in your healing, Grace explores why you might still be…
Listen →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…
Listen →In this episode of, Grace dives deep into a topic that affects so many of us—disordered relationships with food, especially for those…
Listen →In this episode, Grace sits down with Dr. Satya Sardonicus to explore the deep connection between fascia, the nervous system, and chronic…
Listen →In this episode, Grace dives deep into the powerful and often hidden force of shame—how it shapes our thoughts, bodies, and lives.…
Listen →In this episode, Grace welcomes Mike Williams, a former investment banker turned pain reprocessing and somatic therapy practitioner. Mike shares how his…
Listen →In this episode, Grace answers listener-submitted questions on mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She explores the connection between thoughts and emotions, how…
Listen →In this episode, Grace welcomes Claudia, a nutrition and dietetic consultant, to explore how stress, food restriction, and overtraining disrupt hormonal health.…
Listen →In this episode, Grace explores the voice that holds so many people back—the inner critic. That relentless self-doubt, the voice that whispers…
Listen →In this episode, Grace dives into the science and necessity of human connection with psychologist and Super Psyched podcast host, Dr. Adam…
Listen →In this episode of Heal with Grace, Grace explores why setbacks are a natural part of healing and how to navigate them…
Listen →In this episode, Grace explores the impact of perfectionism—how it subtly takes hold, shapes our self-worth, and fuels stress, self-doubt, and even…
Listen →In this episode, Grace hosts sound healing experts Jessica and Julie to delve into the benefits and practices of sound healing through…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, host Grace answers listener questions about healing and navigating the complexities of mind-body…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Vanessa Blackstone, MSW and Olivia Salisbury Sinaiko, LPC specialists in pain reprocessing therapy,…
Listen →In this episode, Grace reflects on the lessons learned from 2024 and discusses plans for moving forward into 2025. Key topics include…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace explores how to identify the state of your nervous system using the…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace interviews Vanessa Blackstone, the executive director of the Pain Psychology Center. Vanessa,…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, host Grace welcomes back Liana, a mind and body therapist from Elevate Therapy…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace addresses a common question about overcoming the feeling of being stuck in…
Listen →In this episode, Isabelle returns to dive deeper into the 'Feel Good Life' methodology. She shares her personal journey from a trauma-filled…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace sits down with dietitian Sydney Greene to discuss the complexities of eating…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, hosted by Grace Secker, listeners explore the essential practice of establishing an inner…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, I speak with Charlotte Wright, a human design consultant, life coach, and energetic…
Listen →In this episode, we explore the vital role of play in adult life as a powerful tool for healing, stress relief, and…
Listen →In this episode, Grace explores the delicate balance between wellness culture and the principles of Health At Every Size (HAES) and eating…
Listen →This episode of the Heal with Grace podcast delves into the concept of catastrophising and its impact on anxiety and chronic pain.…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, I share a personal and raw life update regarding my own experience with…
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Listen →In this empowering episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace is joined by Dr. David D. Clarke, MD, president of the…
Listen →In this episode of the 'Heal With Grace' podcast, host Grace dives into the importance of nervous system regulation and shares practical…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, clinical social worker Mike Averill discusses the integration of mindfulness, meditation, and psilocybin…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal With Grace podcast, host Grace Secker discusses the importance of setting boundaries and the power of…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, host Grace, a psychotherapist and nervous system coach, explores the profound impact of…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, host Grace Secker delves into the top three personality traits that hinder individuals…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, hosted by holistic psychotherapist Grace Secker, the focus is on the transformative practice…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace Podcast, host Grace welcomes Kristen Timchak, a nervous system coach, Ayurvedic educator, and host…
Listen →In this episode, Grace provides valuable insights and practical advice on how to navigate and cope with flares in health or challenging…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace explores how to identify the state of your nervous system using the…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, we welcome guest Jenn Baswick, an intuitive nutritionist, to discuss her approach to…
Listen →In this episode, we delve into the concept of neuroplastic pain, a phenomenon where psychological rather than structural causes drive chronic pain.…
Listen →In this episode of the 'Heal with Grace' podcast, I welcome Dr. Heather Finley, a registered dietitian with a doctorate in clinical…
Listen →The episode emphasizes the non-linear nature of healing, the importance of being present in the process rather than fixated on outcomes, and…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, guest host Liana, a holistic therapist, interviews Dr. Chandler Collins, a holistic chiropractor.…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, hosts Grace and Liana discuss strategies for getting back to the activities you…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace interviews Vanessa Blackstone, the executive director of the Pain Psychology Center. Vanessa,…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal With Grace podcast, I dive into the importance and transformative power of journaling for personal healing.…
Listen →In this episode, I welcome Nityda Gessel, a seasoned yoga teacher, trauma therapist, and somatic therapist with nearly two decades of experience.…
Listen →In this episode we delve into the underestimated practice of visualisation and its significance in the healing journey, exploring both the scientific…
Listen →In this episode, Grace is joined by Liana, a support therapist in the mind-body healing method at Elevate Therapy and Wellness, and…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Amal Hawari shares her profound journey of mind-body healing, overcoming pelvic pain, histamine…
Listen →In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace is joined by special guest, Rachel, the creator and owner of Intuitively…
Listen →This episode delves into the significance of breathwork in the healing journey, emphasising its role in regulating the nervous system and achieving…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 16 of the Heal with Grace Podcast, featuring a special guest, Kendel Lipe, a multifaceted expert who uniquely combines…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 15 of the Heal with Grace Podcast! Today, we tackle a complex question many of us grapple with: "Why…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 14 of the Heal with Grace Podcast! Today, we're honored to have Lindsay Vine as our guest. Lindsay is…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 13 of the Heal with Grace Podcast! Today, I take you on a personal journey through the multifaceted experience…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 12 of the Heal with Grace Podcast! Today’s special guest is Isabelle Tierney, where she shares her journey through…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 11 of the Heal with Grace Podcast! In today's episode, Grace welcomes back Liana Mauro from Elevate Therapy &…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 10 of the Heal with Grace Podcast! In this episode, Grace is joined by Liana Mauro, one of the…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 9 of the Heal with Grace Podcast! In this episode, we’re exploring the concept of emotional regulation. Grace shares…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 7 of the "Heal with Grace" Podcast! In this episode, we explore the connection between diet, lifestyle, and the…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 7 of the Heal with Grace Podcast! This episode features Sydney, a past client of Grace’s who has experienced…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 6 of the "Heal with Grace" Podcast. In this episode, I dive into the common mistakes we often make…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 5 of the "Heal with Grace" Podcast!In this episode, we are thrilled to have Callie Krajcir as our special…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 4 of the Heal with Grace podcast! In this episode, I talk about slowing down in life, a key…
Listen →Welcome to Episode 2 of the "Heal with Grace" podcast! In this episode, I have a heartwarming conversation with Kaylin Zabienski, a…
Listen →Welcome to the very first episode of the Heal with Grace podcast. Here, we’ll delve into a world where mental, physical, and…
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