Beyond The Pelvis

Beyond The Pelvis

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  • Ep 55: Give yourself permission to be in the middle of your healing with Kristy Kuecken

    Pain recovery coach Laura Haraka is joined by guest expert Kristy Kuecken, a somatic practitioner and addiction counselor. Together, they explore what it means to be in the middle of healing, how permission softens the nervous system, and why compassion, movement, and curiosity matter just as much as tracking progress.


    Connect with Kristy: https://mindbodemotion.wixsite.com/mindbodemotion

    Visit Laura Haraka’s website: ⁠https://www.feeltoheal.live/⁠

    Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: ⁠https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle⁠

    57 min
  • Ep 54: Why Chronic Pain Persists (Even When Tests Are Normal) with Dr. Nir Brosh

    Pain recovery coach Laura Haraka is joined by guest expert Dr. Nir Brosh, a physician specializing in neuroplastic pain. They explore how chronic symptoms develop through nervous system dysregulation, why pain can persist despite normal tests, and how brain–body approaches support lasting healing.


    Get in touch with Dr Brosh: http://drbrosh.com

    Visit Laura Haraka’s website: https://www.feeltoheal.live/

    Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle



    44 min
  • Ep 53: Rewiring Pelvic Pain: Mind-Body Healing with Evelyn Hecht, PT

    Evelyn Hecht, pelvic physical therapist, chronic pain specialist, and Pelvic Sense founder. With 25+ years in pelvic health, she breaks down how pain neuroscience, central sensitization, and nervous system regulation transform recovery for urinary urgency, painful sex, interstitial cystitis, endometriosis pain, and PGAD. 

    Learn why “threat vs safety” signals matter, how to rewire with education, calming practices, and gentle movement, and what timelines to expect.

    Connect with Evelyn Hecht: http://www.pelvicsense.com

    Use Promo Code BEYONDTHEPELVIS25 to access PelvicSense Silver for 3 months at a 25% discount

    Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live

    Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle


    47 min
  • Ep 52: Healing from Endometriosis and Infertility with Functional Nutrition

    Functional nutritionist Alyssa Chavez joins chronic pain coach Laura Haraka.

    Alyssa shares her story of going from painful periods and infertility to conceiving naturally at 36.

    Alyssa shares her "whole-person approach": nutrition, gut health, blood sugar balance, and nervous system regulation.

    You’ll learn why “fighting your body” backfires, and simple ways to calm your system so healing can take root.

    Connect with Alyssa Chavez: http://www.alignedtorise.com

    Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live

    Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

    45 min
  • Ep 51: Healing Chronic Back Pain with TMS and Nervous System Regulation

    Adam Coloretti spent six years living with pelvic and back pain that began after gym injuries. He discovered TMS and the mind–body connection in year five and became pain-free.

    In this episode, Adam shares the tools that helped his recovery:

    • building an evidence list, 

    • journaling without filters, 

    • allowing anger, 

    • and practising self-compassion. 

    We talk fear, setbacks, and why recovery isn’t about perfection. Adam is now a chronic pain practitioner in Melbourne, helping others heal.

    Connect with Adam Coloretti: https://conqueringchronicpain.com/

    Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/

    Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

    45 min
  • Ep 50: Chronic Pain Recovery Without Surgery: The DOC Journey Explained by Dr David Hanscom

    Pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka welcomes former Seattle spine surgeon Dr David Hanscom to reframe chronic pain as a mind–body, fight-or-flight issue, not just structure. He shares his DOC (Direct Your Own Care) Journey tools: education, expressive writing, active meditation, sleep, and vagus-nerve stimulation. He also explains how cultivating safety and connection supports lasting healing.

    Connect with David Hanscom, MD: https://backincontrol.com

    Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live

    Discover the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

    41 min
  • Ep 49: A Physician’s Perspective on Healing Chronic Pain With Dr. Rita Gupta

    In this episode, pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka chats with Dr. Rita Gupta, a board-certified physician, to explore how the mind-body connection can transform chronic pain.

    Together, they discuss practical ways to retrain the brain, reduce discomfort, and reclaim a sense of ease and freedom.

    Connect with Dr. Gupta: https://bodyandmindapproach.com

    Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live

    Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle


    38 min
  • Ep 48: Case Study: Healing from Chronic Pelvic Pain with Rachel Lock

    In this episode, pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka interviews former client Rachel Lock, who shares her inspiring journey from living in constant fear of pelvic pain flares to finding freedom and trust in her body.

    Rachel opens up about her lifelong experience with anxiety, how it intertwined with her physical symptoms, and the pivotal moment she began to heal through mind-body work.

    She and Laura discuss the role of nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and self-compassion in recovery, offering hope and insight to anyone navigating chronic pelvic pain.

    Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/

    Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

    38 min
  • Ep 47: Men and Pelvic Pain with Michael Hodge

    Michael Hodge shares his transformative journey through five years of severe pelvic pain and his exploration of mind-body medicine.

    Michael discusses the importance of understanding the root causes of pelvic symptoms, the challenges of distraction in healing, and the balance between physical modalities and emotional healing.

    Michael also introduces his programs designed to support individuals on their healing journeys.

    Connect with Michael: https://www.transformpelvichealth.com/

    Connect with Laura: https://www.feeltoheal.live/

    Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle


    35 min
  • Ep 46: Chronic Pain Recovery and the Return of Joy – with Simone Holderbach

    Host Laura Haraka talks with Simone Holderbach, a neurology-based manual therapist and Pain Reprocessing Therapy coach, about what it means to reclaim joy after years of living with chronic pain. Simone shares her personal and professional journey of helping others recover from persistent symptoms while navigating her own path back to feeling joy.

    Connect with Simone Holderbach: http://www.themindbodyapproach.com

    Join Simone's community: http://www.community.mindbodyjoy.org

    Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live

    Discover the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

    45 min

About Beyond The Pelvis

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Beyond the Pelvis is hosted by Laura Haraka, a somatic experiencing practitioner and breathwork facilitator. Each week, we explore alternative and holistic approaches to healing chronic pelvic pain…

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