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"You actually can rewire yourself, you actually can take your healing into your own hands, you aren't stuck in chronic pain." - Michelle Theriault

How do you untangle the web of chronic pain, a condition that blurs the lines between the physical and emotional? In this episode, Taryn and Michelle sit down with Dawn Harvie, a chronic pain recovery coach with firsthand experience.

Dawn shares her journey, which began with a fall that led to complex regional pain syndrome. She highlights the emotional toll of chronic pain and the brain's role in managing it. Dawn introduces the concept of neuroplastic pain, emphasizing the power of self-compassion in the healing process.

Explore techniques like hypnotherapy and pain reprocessing therapy, and get a fresh perspective on recovering from chronic pain. If you're navigating the complexities of chronic pain, this episode serves as a compassionate guide.

Dawn is a Chronic Pain Recovery Coach. Through her journey of recovery from chronic pain, she became fascinated with the topic. She uses her skills as a Mind Rebel™ Certified Coach, as well as everything she has learned about chronic pain, to help you understand the role of the brain in chronic pain and how to overcome it.

Read more about Dawn’s story, find resources, and connect with her at ChronicPainRecoveryCoach.ca.

Disclaimer: The concepts and skills discussed in this podcast do not replace formal medical or psychological treatment and should not be considered personal medical advice. Consult your own medical practitioner for any medical or psychological issues that you are having. 

Hope for Healing with Dr. John Stracks

Like Mind Like Body expert interviews and recovery stories

Psychophysiologic Disorders Association: https://ppdassociation.org/symptoms

Dr. Rick Hanson: “the brain is like velcro for negative experiences and teflon for positive ones.”

The Boulder Back Pain Study by Yoni K Ashar et al., Effect of Pain Reprocessing Therapy vs Placebo and Usual Care for Patients With Chronic Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial, published in JAMA Psychiatry, 79(1): 13-23, in 2022. DOI: 10.1001/jamapsychiatry.2021.2669 

Dr. Howard Schubiner, Unlearn Your Pain (4th ed, 2022, Mind Body Publishing) 

Unlearn Your Anxiety and Depression (2016, Mind Body Publishing).

Study of hypnosis and breast cancer patients: Sofie Bulling Lind et al., Clinical Hypnosis in Medical Care: A Mixed-Method Feasibility Study published in 2021 in Integrative Cancer Therapies, Volume 20: 1-11. (Study was done in Norway, not Sweden as noted during the podcast.) 

Joan Rosenberg, 90 Seconds to a Life You Love (2019, Little Brown and Company). 

J Matta et al., Association of Self-reported COVID-19 Infection and SARS-CoV-2 Serology Test Results With Persistent Physical Symptoms Among French Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic 

[00:01:34] What is chronic pain?

[00:03:19] Dawn’s personal journey with chronic pain

[00:09:05] Pain as a message from the brain

[00:13:39] Childhood trauma and personality traits

[00:15:39] Dawn’s journey to recovery

[00:17:52] Techniques for dealing with chronic pain

[00:29:27] Criteria for identifying neuroplastic pain

[00:43:25] The resistance of the medical system to new approaches

[00:44:09] Understanding neuroplastic pain

[00:58:54] The link between chronic physical pain and emotional pain

[01:06:57] Visualization in chronic pain recovery 

[01:11:42] The promise of hypnobirthing, and the reality of experience

[01:12:55] Hypnotherapy and chronic pain relief

[01:14:38] The brain's role in pain perception

[01:21:57] The connection between fear and pain 

[01:28:47]Emotions as messages

[01:30:13] Listening to the body’s signals

"I've been here so many times so there's this really deep part of me that knows everything is going to be okay." Taryn Watts

How can you navigate the uncertain waters of the "messy middle" - that void between the past and the future? In this episode, Taryn and Michelle delve deep into the vulnerable spaces of feeling lost and uninspired on their journeys, through the lens of Dannon Perry’s "Warriors of the Heart."

Taryn reflects on her entrepreneurial journey, filled with unexpected twists and turns that often left her feeling lost. Michelle shares her struggles with financial obligations, emphasizing the transformative power of gratitude and the importance of surrendering to the present moment.

Together, they explore the significance of connecting with their future selves for guidance, emphasizing the magic that lies in stillness and embracing the void. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of resilience, trust, and finding beauty in life's uncertainties. If you're seeking inspiration to navigate your own "messy middle", this episode can guide you towards finding magic in the midst of the mess.

[00:01:15] Dannon Perry and The Parable of the Trapeze

[00:02:17] Embracing the Void 

[00:12:39] Taryn’s journey of starting a food business seven years ago

[00:21:08] The wisdom of action with vision

[00:26:22] The surrender and clearing 

[00:27:26] Action without vision

[00:40:45] Shifting your energy 

[00:50:18] Embracing the messy middle

[00:59:31] The messy reality of life

[01:06:48] Journaling in the morning

[01:09:17] Tapping into the wisdom of your future self 

[01:19:45]  Surrendering to the present moment 

"I don't think I've ever heard anyone speak about their partner the way you do." - Taryn Watts

How can you turn past trauma into a beacon for future love? In this episode, Taryn sits down with DeAngela Johnson, the trailblazing Mind Rebel Coach, to unravel her transformative journey from an emotionally abusive past to manifesting her dream relationship.

DeAngela shares her brave escape from a toxic relationship and the healing that followed, 

Including the pivotal moments of personal growth that paved the way to her current loving partnership.

This episode is a masterclass in resilience, self-belief, and the power of a positive mindset. If you're seeking inspiration to hold onto bold dreams and manifest love, DeAngela's story promises insights that can reshape your journey.

About the Guest

DeAngela Johnson is a Transformational Love & Wellness Coach and nature-loving retreat leader. Having learned from her own season of burnout, she coaches her clients to mindfully integrate self-care and expand their relationship skills to live abundantly and love wholeheartedly. 

DeAngela is a practitioner and facilitator of somatic healing including yoga, soundbaths, breathwork, reiki, and meditation. She is a recent graduate of Afro Yoga's Decolonize Your Teaching Mentorship program and an active Mentor Coach with the Black Love & Marriage CORE Individual and Relationship Transformation program. She recently received her 200 YTT and is currently working toward becoming a Certified Mind Rebel™ Coach this fall.

You can book a coaching session with her here.

[00:01:28] The journey of manifesting a dream relationship

[00:08:07] Emotional abuse – what it can look like

[00:11:00] Deciding to leave, and leaving

[00:13:04] Preparing for a new chapter 

[00:15:06] Manifesting love and creating space

[00:24:14] From friend to lovers

[00:28:43] How love should feel

[00:35:15] The commitment to preparedness

[00:39:30] The importance of surrender and trust 

[00:42:30] Embodiment practices and staying playful

[00:49:44] BIPOC wellness retreats 

[00:54:07] Balancing gratitude for what you have with big dreams for the future

"I'm ready to let go of the idea of being lucky and to own my power to draw to me all of the things that I would want luck to bring to me." - Michelle Theriault

Season Two of the podcast is starting strong, with a behind-the-scenes look at how Taryn and Michelle create and evolve their vision statements. An inspiring and honest look at where they’ve gone wrong – and right! – in the past, and how you can learn from their mistakes and victories.

We’re getting into the power of feeling over logic, accepting change, the pitfalls of impulsivity and the antidote to urgency. You’ll hear how to make negative emotions work for you, and how to harness the magic of manifestation and the power of daydreaming.
Get ready to get real. It’s a conversation that will change the way you dream.

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[00:00] Owning the “F” Out of Your Visions

[00:01:16] Crafting and adapting vision statements 

[00:02:45] How to focus on the essence of your vision and be flexible with the details 

[00:12:43] Learning to trust in feeling over logic to bring you your desires

[00:13:45] Halting the pattern of impulsive actions motivated by fear 

[00:15:59] Why the vision for your future relationship may not involve dating apps

[00:18:36]  Trusting the process of doing

[00:27:42] The difference between urgency and control, and how believing in their visions gives them a sense of control

[00:28:59] Michelle shares her vision statement, how she created it, and the one thing she might change about it

[00:45:17] Following negative feelings to identify wants

[00:55:36] The journey of self-discovery and arriving at the vision 

[01:06:05] Choosing the right path, and the pain of unfulfilled expectations.

[01:10:17] How writing down and claiming a vision attracts circumstances for growth.

01:13:08] Letting yourself evolve.

[01:21:55] Connecting to your vision more intentionally.

[01:23:13] Using mantras and daydreaming 

[01:27:01] Taking ownership

“The more boundaries you have… the more love and nourishment you get.”  Michelle Theriault 

Boundaries were a recurring theme this season, from the personal to the professional, to romantic relationships and family structures. For the season finale of ‘Bold Dreams, Held Loosely’ Taryn and Michelle reflect on how this thread was woven through the stories of their many incredible guests and sum up what they call “Life-giving Boundaries.” 

Prepare for a deep dive into the vital role that setting limits and identifying thresholds play in enabling us to pursue our ambitions with confidence and conviction. This is a thoughtful and honest exploration of how to create healthy dynamics that will enrich every relationship, and how difficult it can be to put into action. It also encompasses an insightful exploration of boundaries in the business context, offering invaluable insights for entrepreneurs and business owners.

You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @the_mind_rebel_academy or visit www.themindrebel.com for more information.

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“When the heart breaks is when we see the light coming through.”- Jamie Walker

TW: Sexual trauma, childhood trauma/abuse, complex PTSD

Bold dreams, held loosely. It’s an action. It is what we commit to, and it is who we become.

We create bold dreams. We take courageous steps towards those dreams. We orient ourselves to the North Stars of our souls. We say yes, when our knees are shaking. We do things that stir our Soul and simultaneously terrify our mind. And we are relentless. We walk the path towards our bold dreams, while we hold those dreams loosely in both hands. It is equal parts effort and art, and no small feat. In this episode we walk alongside Jamie as she explores with Taryn what she learned about her authentic self in the thick of healing and on the other side. Jamie has taken the road less travelled to the deepest parts of herself; she truly walks the talk of what it means to boldly forge her own unique path.

'About the Guest

Jamie Walker is an ICF Associate Certified and Mind Rebel™ Coach who founded walkercoaching.ca - helping you walk your path your way.

As a Life Coach, Jamie helps her clients connect their minds with their hearts to make aligned choices and build the life of their dreams. Wildly in love with life and never one to shy from doing the deep internal work herself, she is able to hold deep, transformative space. She teaches clients from around the world to tap into their greatest desires, identify blockers, and live their most authentic lives.

website: walkercoaching.ca

Instagram: walkerxoxo

Contact Jamie to work directly and receive a free complimentary session: https://walkercoaching.ca/contact

You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @the_mind_rebel_academy or visit www.themindrebel.com for more information.

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How do you stay aligned as a bold dreamer? In this episode Taryn and Michelle share their personal and very different experiences with rhythms, rituals and routines.  They reflect on their very different perspectives, and the questions they ask each other will provide you an opportunity to explore your own relationship with this topic. 

Do you have a routine or ritual that deeply nourishes you?  Do you have people knocking on your door asking to give that up?  These are just some of the powerful thoughts that come through this episode. 

Join them in exploring differing viewpoints on the power of understanding your unique deep, yearning needs for the rhythms of life. If you’re ready to build routines that nourish you and optimize potential, this is the conversation for you. 

You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @the_mind_rebel_academy or visit www.themindrebel.com for more information.

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Who are the people that show you what is possible? Who are the people in your life that understand your greatest desires, and can hold your vision on the darkest of days? Are there people in your life who have gone before you and walked alongside you through the doors of your journey? 

“Expanders, Door Openers, and Vision Holders” will explain and expand on these precious people in our lives who help shape our potential and support us in reaching it. Taryn and Soul Coach Stephanie Overman have an expansive conversation, with tangible examples of how to tune into these key people. They also give you lots of questions to reflect on for yourself. We don’t walk these paths to our greatest potential and our boldest dreams alone, and this episode gives you an opportunity to learn who you can add to your team.

You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @the_mind_rebel_academy or visit www.themindrebel.com for more information.

Original song created for use of the Mind Rebel™Academy- Artist Al Brazeau

About the Guest

Stephanie Overman is a Soul Coach whose work is rooted in mindfulness, somatics, and self-nurturing. She is a Certified Mind Rebel Coach™, Registered Trauma-Informed Yoga Teacher, and Certified Meditation Teacher.

Using powerful emotional embodiment & mindfulness techniques, Stephanie’s mission is to empower individuals to cultivate worthiness, nurture their truth, and take brave steps towards their dreams. She believes that when we align with our path and our truth we are able to help others, creating waves of positive change.

www.stephioverman.com |  @stephioverman