Healing Begins in the Mind: Rewiring Your Brain for Health

Show Summary:  “Learning about my body's physiology has been empowering. I now understand how small changes in my environment and consumption can greatly impact my well-being. As a result, I don’t rely solely on experts to take control of my health.”   Illness can often feel like nothing more than a hindrance, weighing you down and disrupting your daily life. But what if it could be the catalyst for transformative healing?

We’ll explore this unconventional perspective with our guest and Gutsy Health member, Kristina Funk. Kristina had always been interested in healing the body, but after experiencing a series of stressful events, she fell into emotional eating and felt ashamed of her body.

It wasn't until experiencing severe irritable bowel syndrome that Kristina took her health seriously. Despite testing negative for parasites, she instinctively knew to do a parasite cleanse and thus began her healing journey.

In this episode, discover how changing your mindset and slowing down can lead to a more profound healing experience.

Let’s rewire your brain for health. Tune in to Episode 60 of the Gutsy Health Podcast to learn more!

Exceptional Highlights:

Illness can be the best teacher if we listen to what it's trying to tell us.You can be safe in your body even if you feel uncomfortable, and your worth is innate.It is not your symptoms causing you stress but the stories you create around those symptoms that cause the problem.

Show Highlights: 

We subject ourselves to emotional torture when cognitive dissonance exists between our knowledge and our behaviors.   Kris Funk 6:26

By listening to the podcast, Kris approached her relationship with food and body with gentleness and compassion.

When you feel negative or go into a shame spiral, pause and recognize the inner child in you that needs love and healing. 

Kris Funk 19:33

When physical symptoms arise, remember that your body is trying to tell you something, which is your cue to listen. 

Instead of judging sickness as bad, view it as a signal for your body to slow down and take a break.

Kris Funk 29:16

We should stop tying our worth to productivity and remind ourselves that it’s okay to rest and take up space.

Shifting your internal dialogue from “I have to heal” to “I get to nurture my body” can be life-changing.

Juanique Roney 44:14

The body is capable of healing, so we no longer have to identify as sick anymore.

You are the expert of your own body. 

Juanique Roney 55:18

Learning to tap into your internal source and power is possible, yet a supportive community that understands and reinforces this power can be precious.

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