Let's Talk About Trauma

What would you do if the love of your life received a cancer diagnosis at the age of 26? This scenario was a reality for our guest Jessica; her partner Tommy found out he had esophageal cancer just a few weeks after they got married. In today's episode we go deeper into their story; specifically the ups and downs they navigated during this time period as well as the business Jessica began as a result.

While this episode does discuss death, grief and loss, it also highlights the incredible capacity of the human spirit, the strength that rises amidst adversity, and the power of human will and connection.

Connect with Jess: @FiveDotPost on IG

Connect with Cayla: @CaylaMeredith on IG, @CaylaMeredith_ on TT

TW- Today we connect with mental health coach Adelfa Marr, where we candidly speak about trauma and healing from within. More specifically, we discuss Adelfa's past experience navigating a domestic violence situation + how one conversation regarding DV prompted Adelfa to help guide and coach others. We also talk about what a safe support network looks like and how to integrate one as you move forward in healing

Connect with Adelfa: @AdelfaMarr on IG

Connect with Cayla: @CaylaMeredith + @MoveToHealProject on IG

*TW*On April 6, 2018, Ryan's life completely changed when the bus he was on -along with his junior hockey team, the Humboldt Broncos- was struck by a semi-trailer. As a result of the accident, Ryan developed a life altering spinal cord injury. While we do talk about the day of the accident, (and the inevitable highs + lows that have followed), we also talk about healing; what that has looked like for Ryan, the new goals he continues to set for himself, the foundation he has started, and his favourite quote that he always returns back to. The mental fortitude Ryan has is something that has continued to stay with me since the interview. I feel grateful that he chose to share his story with all of us!

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Connect with Ryan: @rstraz_

Connect with Cayla: @caylameredith/@movetohealproject IG+TT

Ryan's Foundation: strazstrongfoundation.com

What is the ancient divine feminine? Why does this matter within the context of healing (and trauma)? How can learning more about our own astrological chart progress us further on our path? Today I connect with transformational astrologer Corina Crysler on the answers to these questions. We also discuss how we have learned to keep our spirituality separate from our sexuality and how the unification of them can lead to powerful breakthroughs, personal transformation and healing from the inside out

Connect with Corina: @CorinaCrysler on IG

Connect with Cayla: @CaylaMeredith + @MoveToHealProject on IG

When we experience something traumatic, we can develop an unconscious rooted story in our body as a result.

In my chat today w/ Nicole, we talk about the nature of trauma, how these stories affect not just our body but the bodies of those around us, and how authenticity + shared experience can be powerful contributors in helping us reconnect back to ourselves on our path towards healing.

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Connect with Nicole: @Wounds2Wings on IG

Connect with Cayla: @CaylaMeredith + @MoveToHealProject on IG + TT

Hi Move to Heal Fam!

*As I undergo this period of transition, I wanted to reach out, say hello, let you know I'm thinking of you, and give you an update

*Additionally, please email in and introduce yourself, or come say hi on Tik Tok for the time being (until we're back on IG)

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At five years old, Jem knew that she was gay but had difficulties navigating and embracing her own identity due to the beliefs held by the church she was raised in during this time.

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10:13- what a typical day was like growing up as a pastors kid

17:07- her first brush with extreme judgement in regards to her identity

23:24- moving from dating boys in elementary school to a secret relationship with a girl in high school

34:40- the fear around conversion camps, the narrative that being gay is 'bad' and the guilt and shame that can come along with it

41:40- the day Jem decided she wanted to come out to her parents

53:05- What Jem would say to someone who is in the exact position she was in

Find Jem on socials here: @Jem_Galvez

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Find Cayla on socials here: @CaylaMeredith / @MoveToHealProject

Today's podcast contains everything you didn't know you needed to learn when it comes to chiropractic!

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Dr. Cole shares what brought him into the work (and some personal stories surrounding that), while also educating on chiropractic and how this type of care could make your nervous system more adaptable to stress.

We also talk about polyvagal theory, trauma, and the importance of building relationships when it comes to client (and healing) work

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Say hi to Dr. Chris Cole on socials here: IG @Dr.ChrisCole

Say hi to Cayla on socials here: @MoveToHealProject @CaylaMeredith

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Podcast Outline:

*14:00- Posture as an external representation of an internal state

*18:00- Physical, emotional, and chemical stress in the body

*21:16 + 36:42- The relationship between polyvagal theory + chiropractic

*30:00- Healing facilitators vs Healers

*37:00- Polyvagal theory + upper cervical adjustments

*41:00- Bio geometric integration- What is it? [Dr Coles' experience with]

*49:35- Healing + readiness

Today, we welcome Erin Field to the podcast!

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Quadriplegia is the paralysis of the body from (at least) the shoulders down and, in Erin's experience occurred as a result of a C5 spinal cord injury after a chimney collapsed on her.

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During today's episode we briefly discuss the accident and then talk about how Erin's life changed as a result.

She also talks about how she manages days that feel particularly challenging or dark, and educates those who are able-bodied on how to learn more about paralysis.

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This interview was almost one year in the making, and I honestly feel so grateful that I was able to connect with Erin during this time. She is a truly special person!!

Chatting with Erin has also prompted me to continue to turn the lens on The Move to Heal Project and to work to educate myself on paralysis and disability as we continue forward

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Find her on socials here: @Erin.fieldd + TikTok: Erin Fieldd

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3:50- Erin describes the day of the accident

10:17- How the accident impacted friendships

15:35- Staying motivated/internal dialogue on challenging days

26:34- Power chair vs Manual chair and how people treat her differently depending on what chair she is in

38:30 What she may say to someone else who has been recently injured

Kylie has Mayer-Rokitansky-Küster-Hauser syndrome, or MRKH, which affects 1 in 5000 women and essentially means she was born without a fully formed vagina, no cervix, and no uterus.

Nicknamed 'The Silent Disease', there can be so much fear, disgust, sadness and embarrassment that come along with the diagnosis, further isolating those that have the disease- and it remains Kylie's mission to keep sharing her story and to keep educating!

Find Kylie on IG: @KylieMc

Find Cayla on IG: @MoveToHealProject / @CaylaMeredith

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Ky begins sharing her story at the 10:35 mark*

25:25- when you approach the medical system but they don't have answers

42:04- surgery vs dialating

47:42 how the diagnosis led to substance + drug abuse

54:40 words for anyone who is currently struggling in silence

101:55- creating intimacy with another person