By Grace Secker
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In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, hosted by Grace Secker, listeners explore the essential practice of establishing an inner resource to find safety within their nervous systems. Grace discusses the importance of this practice in managing stress, chronic pain, and difficult emotions by creating a space of inner calm and grounding. The episode features a guided meditation designed to help listeners connect with their own inner resource, offering practical steps to build resilience and ease in the face of life's challenges. Grace also introduces a Q&A segment for future episodes and invites listeners to submit their questions.
Episode 24: How to create your own Authentic message of safety with Vanessa Blackstone
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In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, I speak with Charlotte Wright, a human design consultant, life coach, and energetic guide. Charlotte shares insights into the importance of self-discovery and authenticity on your healing journey. We delve into the significance of human design, explaining how it blends scientific and spiritual elements to provide a unique blueprint for each individual. Charlotte discusses the challenges and misconceptions related to understanding one's true self and emphasizes the necessity of compassion and curiosity in this journey. We also explore practical ways to slow down and create space for introspection and connection. Charlotte underscores the value of embracing one’s unique energy and offers advice on balancing information intake with embodied practice.
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Website - www.charlottewright.co
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Learn about your human Design
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In this episode, we explore the vital role of play in adult life as a powerful tool for healing, stress relief, and overall well-being. Learn about the science behind how play, laughter, and physical activities like dancing can release dopamine, promoting relaxation and healing. Discover practical tips to integrate more play and creativity into your hectic schedule, whether through laughter breaks, spontaneous fun, or rekindling childhood joys. Understand how prioritising play can help soothe the nervous system, make you more present, and significantly reduce stress.
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In this episode, Grace explores the delicate balance between wellness culture and the principles of Health At Every Size (HAES) and eating disorder recovery. She shares personal experiences and challenges, highlighting the potential toxicities within wellness culture such as the pursuit of perfection. Emphasizing self-compassion, intuitive eating, and the importance of rest and joy, Grace offers actionable tips for finding a real balance in self-care practices. The episode advocates for a personalized, stress-free approach to health, focusing on nourishment of mind, body, and soul.
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This episode of the Heal with Grace podcast delves into the concept of catastrophising and its impact on anxiety and chronic pain. I explain how negative thought patterns can exacerbate pain and offer strategies to break this cycle, such as checking the facts of negative thoughts, naming underlying emotions, and retraining the brain to view pain as safe. Through personal anecdotes and practical tools, listeners are encouraged to practice self-compassion and mindfulness to facilitate healing. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to seek support and guidance on their healing journey.
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In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, I share a personal and raw life update regarding my own experience with burnout. I highlights the physical, psychological, and spiritual implications of burnout and how it can stealthily disrupt one's life. I also delve into my personal struggles, the emotional toll of major life transitions like divorce, and my journey through mold toxicity as the tipping point for health issues. I candidly discusses the normalisation of being overly tired, the resultant negative impacts on the nervous system, and my existential reflections during this period, including questioning my own professional authenticity. The episode underscores the importance of self-compassion, nervous system regulation, and emotional awareness in overcoming burnout. Despite the challenges, I demonstrate how resilience and proper tools can guide one through and out of burnout, encouraging listeners to approach their healing journey with grace and understanding.
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In this special episode of the 'Heal with Grace' podcast, Grace guides listeners through a healing body visualisation practice designed to help them reconnect with their bodies and activate their innate healing potential. The episode emphasises the powerful connection between mind and body, and how visualisation can shift mindsets, calm the nervous system, and promote overall health. Listeners are encouraged to find a quiet, comfortable space and engage in a guided meditation that illuminates the body's systems with vibrant light, fostering a state of rest, repair, and healing. In addition, Grace discusses the benefits of the Mind-Body Healing Method program, available at a discounted rate, which offers further support for managing symptoms and overcoming anxiety, chronic pain, and fatigue.
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In this empowering episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace is joined by Dr. David D. Clarke, MD, president of the Psychophysiological Disorders Association and Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus of Gastroenterology at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Clarke brings his extensive experience in treating over 7,000 patients with symptoms from stress or trauma, not explained by disease or injury. He discusses his holistic approach to treating patients, integrating physical treatments with emotional expression and understanding brain-based origins of conditions. The conversation offers valuable insights into the reality of these disorders and how to heal from them effectively.
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PPDA website
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In this episode of the 'Heal With Grace' podcast, host Grace dives into the importance of nervous system regulation and shares practical tools and techniques to help listeners manage chronic anxiety, fatigue, pain, and more. Grace emphasises the need for a balanced routine and discusses the benefits of grounding, morning movement, sensory breaks, and setting boundaries. She also introduces her self-paced course, the Mind Body Healing Method, designed to make these principles more accessible. The episode is packed with actionable advice, encouraging listeners to create small, intentional habits to promote healing and well-being.
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In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, clinical social worker Mike Averill discusses the integration of mindfulness, meditation, and psilocybin in therapeutic practices. Mike explores the significance of these tools in addressing chronic pain, anxiety, and trauma, sharing insights from his own journey and clinical experiences. He breaks down how mindfulness and somatic practices help change one's relationship with pain, highlighting the role of neural input and the brain's appraisal in pain perception. Mike also delves into the therapeutic benefits of psilocybin, emphasising its ability to enhance neuroplasticity and reduce psychological rigidity, providing a transformative approach to healing. The episode concludes with practical advice for those considering psilocybin therapy and the importance of balance in overall well-being.
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Dr. Lorimer Moseley
Mindfulness and chronic pain
Psychedelics reducing psychological rigidity (REBUS model)
Psychedelics increasing neuroplasticity: https://www.science.org/doi/full/10.1126/science.adf0435
https://www.cell.com/cell-reports/fulltext/S2211-1247(18)30755-1
Psychedelics and inflammation
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www.pnwintegrativecenter.com
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