In this episode, Grace talks with Hope Pedraza, a functional practitioner and energy worker, about how human design can unlock deeper healing.

Hope shares how understanding your energetic blueprint can reveal why burnout, gut issues, and hormonal imbalances show up—and how to shift them. They explore the connection between your design type, chronic symptoms, and the journey back to alignment.

Perfect for anyone curious about using human design as a tool for self-understanding, healing, and embodiment.

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Connect with Hope: 

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Resources from Grace:

• Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
• Work with us in private mind-body coaching 
• Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
• Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
• FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook

Connect with Grace

• Connect on Instagram
• Check out my website

In this solo episode, Grace breaks down a pivotal and often misunderstood part of the healing process: the extinction burst. If you’ve ever felt like your symptoms are flaring up just when you thought you were making progress—this conversation is for you.

She explains why temporary symptom spikes (or new symptoms altogether) can actually be a sign of healing, not failure. You’ll learn:

• What an extinction burst is and why it happens
• Why symptoms can feel worse before they shift
• How to respond with compassion instead of fear
• What it means when your healing feels like whack-a-mole
• How to keep showing up for your life while still healing

Resources from Grace:

• Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
• Work with us in private mind-body coaching 
• Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
• Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
• FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook

Connect with Grace

• Connect on Instagram
• Check out my website

In this episode, Grace is joined again by somatic therapist and anxiety specialist Liana Mauro to explore the roots of health anxiety, how it shows up in the body, and what to do about it. They discuss how unresolved fear and trauma can drive physical symptoms, and offer grounded ways to reconnect with your body, break the fear cycle, and build a sense of safety. Whether you’re dealing with chronic illness, symptom flare-ups, or overwhelming worry, this conversation offers validation, tools, and hope.

Topics Covered:

• What health anxiety really is and how it differs from hypochondria
• How fear reinforces chronic symptoms—and how to interrupt the cycle
• Why constant symptom scanning and Googling can make things worse
• Creating true safety in the body (what that means & how to start)
• The role of somatic tracking and nervous system regulation
• Using joy and evidence journaling to retrain your brain
• Why your body isn’t broken—and how it’s actually protecting you

Connect with Liana:

Website

Instagram 

Email: [email protected]

Resources from Grace:

• Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
• Work with us in private mind-body coaching 
• Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
• Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
• FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook

Connect with Grace

• Connect on Instagram
• Check out my website

In this solo episode, Grace invites you into a powerful, heart-opening reflection on the emotional roots of physical symptoms. If you're “doing all the right things” and still not healing, this conversation might land deeply in your body and shift something within.

In this episode:

• Why emotions—especially repressed ones—impact chronic symptoms
• The science behind mind-body illness (TMS, Dr. Sarno, Gabor Maté, and more)
• Emotional signatures that often show up in different parts of the body
• Sneaky belief systems that keep you stuck in symptom loops
• A guided somatic practice to tune into what your body is holding
• Reminders that you’re not broken—your body is simply trying to protect you

Resources from Grace:

• Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
• Work with us in private mind-body coaching 
• Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
• Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
• FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook

Connect with Grace

• Connect on Instagram
• Check out my website

In this episode, Grace welcomes Boulder-based physical therapist Charlie Merrill for a deep dive into how chronic pain shows up in athletes—and why it’s often misunderstood. They unpack the science behind pain, how emotional stress plays a role, and what it really takes to heal.

Covered in this episode:

• Why athletes are often overlooked in chronic pain treatment
• How Charlie shifted from traditional PT to a mind-body approach
• The brain’s role in interpreting pain (hint: it’s not all about injury)
• Why MRI results can create fear—even when they don’t match symptoms
• How identity and perfectionism play into athletic pain
• What “sacred symptoms” are and how pain can guide deeper insight
• Tips for reconnecting to joy and movement without fear

Connect with Charlie 

Website

Instagram

YouTube

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Resources from Grace:

• Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
• Work with us in private mind-body coaching 
• Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
• Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
• FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook

Connect with Grace

• Connect on Instagram
• Check out my website

In the final part of the Missing Pieces in Your Healing series, we dive into one of the most overlooked aspects of healing: subconscious reprogramming. If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but still find yourself stuck in the same patterns, this episode is for you.

We’ll explore:

• Why healing can’t happen from a state of stress or fear
• What subconscious reprogramming actually means (hint: it’s more than just positive affirmations)
• How your nervous system responds to deeper belief systems, not just conscious thoughts
• What shifting your state of being looks like and why it’s key for lasting healing
• My own journey learning to move from survival to safety

Resources from Grace:

• Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
• Work with us in private mind-body coaching 
• Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
• Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
• FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook

Connect with Grace

• Connect on Instagram
• Check out my website

In part two of The Missing Pieces in Your Healing series, Grace dives into what she believes is the most essential—and often ignored—element in chronic illness and pain recovery: your nervous system.

She breaks down:

• What the nervous system actually is and how it operates
• Why chronic stress responses (like fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) keep you stuck
• How nervous system dysregulation leads to symptoms like fatigue, pain, and food sensitivities
• What true healing requires beyond supplements, protocols, and mindset work
• A real client story to show how nervous system regulation creates real transformation

If you've been doing everything right and still aren't seeing change, this episode will help you understand why—and what to do next.

Resources from Grace:

• Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
• Work with us in private mind-body coaching 
• Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
• Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
• FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook

Connect with Grace

• Connect on Instagram
• Check out my website

In this first episode of a 3-part series on the missing pieces in your healing, Grace explores why you might still be stuck in chronic symptoms—despite doing all the "right" things. She unpacks the deeper blueprint behind your healing efforts, explains how urgency and control often block progress, and introduces a new way forward: one rooted in nervous system safety, presence, and self-trust. If you're tired of trying to fix your body and are ready to work with it instead, this one's for you.

Resources from Grace:

• Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
• Work with us in private mind-body coaching 
• Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
• Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
• FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook

Connect with Grace

• Connect on Instagram
• Check out my website

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 5 common myths about chronic pain and explains why so many people stay stuck in cycles of frustration, fear, and symptom management.

You’ll learn why pain doesn’t always mean damage, why more meds and physical therapy might not be helping, and what actually needs to happen for your body to start healing.

Resources from Grace:

• Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
• Work with us in private mind-body coaching 
• Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
• Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
• FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook

Connect with Grace

• Connect on Instagram
• Check out my website

In this episode of, Grace dives deep into a topic that affects so many of us—disordered relationships with food, especially for those navigating chronic illness and pain. Grace explores how perfectionism, control, and fear around food often intersect with chronic symptoms, leading to a cycle of anxiety, restriction, and dysregulation. 

She shares her personal journey with disordered eating and how rigid food rules worsened her symptoms. Grace breaks down the subtle but dangerous shift from mindful eating to fear-based eating, the personality traits that make people with chronic illness more vulnerable to disordered eating, and how wellness culture and functional medicine can unintentionally lead to harmful restrictions.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How chronic illness and disordered eating mimic each other
• Why perfectionism and control around food often lead to more harm
• The key differences between mindful eating and fear-based eating
• How fear of food impacts digestion, inflammation, and nervous system regulation
• Why rigid wellness culture rules may be sabotaging your healing journey
• Practical ways to heal your relationship with food and build trust with your body

Resources from Grace:

• Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
• Work with us in private mind-body coaching 
• Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
• Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
• FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook

Connect with Grace

• Connect on Instagram
• Check out my website