So many women have spent years being dismissed by doctors, told their symptoms are in their head, or left feeling like their body is broken. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.

I'm sitting down with Jen Tullo, a bioregional herbalist and clinical nutrition master's student, to talk about self-empowered healing after chronic illness and how to rebuild trust in your own intuition while still partnering with healthcare providers.

Jen shares her experience with POTS and dysautonomia, years of being dismissed and misdiagnosed from age 15 until finally receiving a diagnosis in 2021. We explore how to reframe "wrong turns" as learning experiences, remove moral judgment from health decisions, and align your choices with your values.

Whether you're navigating chronic illness, feeling disconnected from your body's wisdom, or struggling to advocate for yourself in the medical system, you'll walk away with a practical framework for values-based health decisions.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Healthcare should be collaborative, not outsourced. Treat your relationship with practitioners as a partnership where you bring lived experience and they bring expertise.

There are no "wrong" decisions, only informative ones. Remove moral judgment from health choices and see each decision as data about what works for your body.

The values-based framework: Identify your core values, define what they mean, anticipate obstacles, communicate needs, and implement small changes in your space, practices, and schedule.

ABOUT JEN TULLO:

Jen is a Bioregional Herbalist and Master's Student of Clinical Nutrition, Therapeutic Yoga Trainer & Guide. After 25 years of self-empowered healing, she now encourages others to discover their own healing power through natural plant medicines, local foods, and reconnection with ecosystems and community.

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ABOUT RACHEL:

I'm a yoga teacher, life coach, and guide for women who want to live with more presence, purpose, and peace.

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