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Erin and Annika Talk about Healing Eczema and Starting Their Skin Care Line, Ancient Harmony Healing

Cousins Annika and Erin have both struggled with eczema as adults. During this episode, we talk about how they are healing through the Medical Medium lifestyle, how Erin just completed her 7th liver rescue cleanse this year, and how they support each other even when other family members question their decisions. We also talk about what inspired Annika and Erin to start their business, Ancient Harmony Healing, a clean skin care line especially formulated for sensitive skin. Scroll down for a coupon code!

From the Episode

Quote from Annika, “It can feel really lonely when you’re doing the Medical Medium protocols. And having husbands who aren’t supportive, we totally understand that. Our husbands are the same, they question everything. My three kids are also on Medical Medium protocols and the proof is in the pudding it really speaks for itself. We both look better, we feel better, we’re getting more energy than we’ve ever had and we’re more connected to ourselves and our beings than ever. And it’s definitely an interesting journey but you have to have the strength within and then also having community. So it’s so beautiful to have a such wonderful online community but we’re definitely lucky enough to have one another.”

Some of the questions I ask

What led you to start the Medical Medium lifestyle?

How has your health changed since beginning this journey?

How did you find each other?

What inspired you to start Ancient Harmony Healing?

What differentiates you from other skin care lines?

What is the most important piece of advice you’d give to someone struggling with their skin?

You can follow along Annika’s and Erin’s journey via Instagram @ancientharmonyhealing or their website www.ancientharmonyhealing.com

For 20% off products by Ancient Harmony Healing, use the coupon code Jennifer20. I am not an affiliate, just here to share great products by amazing people.

If you are struggling with depression or having suicidal thoughts, we are here for you. During this podcast episode, Suzie Sandoval shares tools and ideas for how to move through and past the most difficult and darkest days you might be experiencing. Both Suzie and I have suffered from traumatic events in our life where we both suffered from depression and suicidal thoughts. We share our personal stories during this interview. Suzie has dedicated her life to helping others elevate their mindset from a place of despair to compassion.

Suzie Sandoval is the founder of OrganiZEN, which is all about decluttering your life both mentally and physically through meditation, mindfulness, and leading a minimalistic lifestyle.

Jennifer Pierce is the creator of a blog called Spirit Life Truth after suffering from eczema and Topical Steroid Withdrawal. It was during this illness when Jennifer found herself in the darkest days of her life.

Quotes from Suzie, “The intensity can be different for everyone. Some of us will take it to different extents and act upon it. What I have found is when I didn’t have any support in my life is when it was the worst. When I actually was able to have support and talk with people who had experienced suicidal mindset, it opened up the conversation that I wasn’t alone. A lot of the suicidal mindset is your feeling in despair, is your feeling alone, your feeling of burden, no one understands you, you’re in a dark place and it’s an isolating place to be. One of the remedies is being able to find someone and being able to express I have these thoughts, I have these emotions, I don’t want you to take any action on this, I just want you to hear me.

There were times where I didn’t have anyone in my life to do that. So one of the things I started doing was I would turn on my phone and I would record myself. I would actually record myself. I would be ugly crying and record myself on video and express everything I needed to express because it wasn’t something I was going to share with just anybody. I did the video solely for myself. And then what I would do was go back and watch the video. This was a really powerful tool for me. Because If you don’t feel like you have anyone in your life, this was a way. We’re often taught to have other relationships in our lives but not with ourself. We hear about self love and self care but typically it is spoken about on a very surface level. And that doesn’t get to the level of this pain we are going through and metal illness that’s happening. And so that was one of the things extremely valuable for me. I got tired of journaling. I needed something different. So it's almost like a video diary. And what that started to do what cultivate a sacred space with myself where I could be completely honest where I could get all my emotions and thoughts out. And then, when I listed to myself, I developed a compassion for myself. Me seeing myself experience such pain brought out this other aspect…of self compassion.

“When we’re lacking love, that’s really what a suicidal mindset is. It’s a lack of love to such a painful extent. If you’re able to give love, then you’re cultivating it and that is something else that will help the process.”

“For the first time in my life, I had someone who could hold space for all the pain I was going through. Suicidal mindset, I want to die, I can’t handle this, it’s too much. The intensity can be different from everyone and some of us can take it to different extents to act upon it. When I didn’t have any support in my life is when it was the worst and when I actually was able to have support and talk to people who had experienced suicidal mindset…” (referring to her sessions with Caroline Sabi, link below)

Quote from Jennifer, “Suicide crossed my mind several times over the course of those earlier days of Topical Steroid Withdrawal. Many of you listening might be going through TSW or another kind of illness. When you’re going through illness it...

Alissa Williams, a holistic practitioner, spiritual coach, and intuitive, shares a profound experience she had as a young girl when Jesus Christ physically came to her one night. Alissa recalls the experience in great detail and tells us the messages he shared with her.

Alissa is the owner of Sapphire Soul Wellness. She has spent more than 12 years studying metaphysics and is certified in several healing modalities and practices. Alissa also has an intuitive gift and the ability to “see beyond the veil.” She has helped hundreds of clients heal from a variety of illnesses by tapping into her spiritual gifts and physical knowledge.

From the Episode

Quote from Alissa: “I never got to really see his face because he was far, but he was barefoot and he was literally floating to me. You could tell he wasn’t walking, he was gliding. I think he may have come to me in this form because that’s what my mind’s eye saw him as. But I saw him how he is depicted. In a robe with the longer hair, because I could see him from the back. And he had this aura. He had an aura around him that was very golden. And I could feel it. I could feel him even though he was over there like across the parking lot. I could feel it in my body. I could feel this deep knowing, and I felt like I wanted to share it, but I didn’t know who to share it with. It was this profound moment in time that I just knew. I knew that he existed, and I knew that he was trying to give me a message.”

Some of the questions I ask:

Recently you shared with me privately that Jesus came to you when you were a girl. Can you share your story again with us now?

What did Jesus tell you / show you when he came to you?

Can you tell us more about your work as a healer?

You can follow along Alissa’s journey via her Instagram @sapphiresoulwellness and website: www.sapphiresoulwellness.com

Cara Ward permanently healed from Topical Steroid Withdrawal! Cara shares with me her story of healing and recalls the day when she woke up and her skin was clear. Since recovering from TSW, Cara has dedicated much of her life to inspiring others on their journey to heal from TSW. She is a true warrior!

From the Episode

Quote from Cara: “I think essentially, give it time. And time is not minutes. Time is not days. It can be a long process. But that time does pass. You know, with any pain that any of us face whether it's in TSW or just life, it all passes, for the most part. And it really was the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. And I’d do it again in a heartbeat if I had this outcome. And any doubt. Anything you’ve felt, I’ve been there. I totally understand. And it’s unfortunately all part of the process but it does get better.”

Some of the questions I ask:

When did you first get eczema?

How did you treat it then?

Did doctors warn you about the side effects of steroid creams?

When did you realize steroids weren’t working?

What did you do to manage TSW?

Tell us about the day you woke up with clear skin, what was that like?

Are you still working on your database?

What is the most important piece of advice you’d give to someone with eczema or TSW?

You can follow along Cara’s journey via her Instagram @carasnextchapter and her blog: https://tswcara.blogspot.com/ (https://tswcara.blogspot.com/)

Karina Sandberg followed the Medical Medium diet for 4 years. She recently decided to change protocols to follow Dr. Morse. In this episode, Karina tells us about her journey to heal from eczema, Topical Steroid Withdrawal, and many other symptoms. She shares with us the similarities and differences between Medical Medium and Dr. Morse. She also talks about the differences between a detox symptom and a flare up. Karina’s honestly and outlook on healing is truly inspiring. She’s a wonderful role model in the natural healing community.

From the Episode

Quote from Karina, “If you believe you can heal, you will heal. And if you believe that you won’t heal, you won’t heal. So just stay positive and just keep going forward. It’s like one step at a time. You know, you’re not going to heal overnight. So just keep slowly putting one step in front of the other and eventually…this is how it was for me. People would ask me when I saw a difference. There was never one time where overnight all of the sudden I was better. I was the cumulative effect of letting the steroids work their way out of my system in conjunction with eating a healing diet. And eventually I was like, oh wow, my skin is so much better than it was a year ago or two years ago. And every year I look back a year and I’m like holy crap, my skin has healed so much. So I think it just a matter of staying the course, and staying positive, and knowing that you will heal.”

Some of the questions I ask:

Can you give us a little bit of background on your healing journey? When did you first notice symptoms that you weren’t well?

What did you do at the time to mitigate your symptoms?

About 4 years ago, you found out about Medical Medium, can you tell us what drew you to his information?

Recently you changed your diet to follow Dr. Morse’s recommendations. What are some similarities and what are some differences?

How long have you followed Dr. Morse?

Have you noticed changes in your health since switching?

You’re also studying detoxification. Can you share with us what it means to detox?

What is the difference between detox and a flare up?

You can follow along Karina’s journey via her Instagram @mangomama11.11 or website: https://www.mangomama.com/

If you are thinking about starting your own business, this episode is for you! Jacque Chaney is a business coach who helps entrepreneurs create their own heart-centered businesses. This episode is not about health and healing. Rather, it is about how chronic illness can awaken you to your true purpose. By sharing your own story, your own journey, you will see that many people out there are looking for a beacon to help them during their own struggle. It is through this shared experience where you can resolve a need or answer a question that a business can form. Whether you struggle with chronic illness or not, this podcast episode is great for anyone looking to start their own business from home. At the end of the episode, Jacque offers a free gift! Listen to the end for details.

Quote from Jacque, “As you start to put yourself out there and show up and share your story, you kind of become this lighthouse in the distance so all the ships can see you and they start to be attracted to you magnetically. So even though you were kind of feeling alone as soon as you’re ready to step up into that role, you’ll start to really find how much of an impact you’re already making just from sharing your experience and your story.”

Some of the questions I ask

Could you share your story with us? Did you go through a chronic illness? And what has led you into this line of work?

For someone struggling with chronic illness, or for someone seeking their true purpose in life, what are your top 3-5 pieces of advice to share with them?

You can follow along Jacque’s journey via her Instagram @jacquechaney_ or linktree: https://linktr.ee/jacque.chaney (https://linktr.ee/jacque.chaney)

Free Gift Here: https://www.jacquechaney.com/opt-in-638db7d5-4c9c-4d78-94f6-a84145cb7e0d (https://www.jacquechaney.com/opt-in-638db7d5-4c9c-4d78-94f6-a84145cb7e0d)

Alice Morgan is a true pioneer in the Topical Steroid Withdrawal community. Alice shares with us how diet, mindset, and her love of nature and animals helped her completely heal her skin. Alice is a bright light for anyone struggling with eczema or TSW. She’s the most genuine person and a true warrior.

From the Episode

Quote from Alice: “Yeah, I think being outside just allows me to switch off from everything that’s going on. Whether it’s work that’s going on in your head. I remember when I was really suffering it was just a constant itch itch itch. You couldn’t get away from it in your head. I think for me being outside with nature. I’ve got dogs. At the time I had a horse. And it all just really helped me relax and sort of take my mind off things. Whether it was just 10 minutes in the evening when I got home from work or before work. It helps mindset as I was saying earlier. It also connects in I think.”

Some of the questions I ask:

When did you first get eczema?

How did you treat it then?

When did you realize it wasn’t working?

How did you find out about Medical Medium? Did you switch to the lifestyle right away? Or ease into it?

It sounds like you’re an animal and nature lover, how has that helped with healing?

What is the most important piece of advice you’d give to someone with eczema or TSW?

Tell us about Alice’s Pantry

Alice Morgan lives in Scotland. You can follow along her journey via Instagram @healthy_healer.

Catherine Provencal is a certified acupuncturist who is also healing from Topical Steroid Withdrawal. In this episode, Catherine tells us about her healing journey. She shares with us how diet, acupuncture and other healing modules are helping her heal. We also talk about how healing is not just physical, but spiritual as well.

From the Episode

Quote from Catherine: “Spirituality is such a huge component in health. That Qigong teacher was making me go deep in the core of my heart and see myself as a baby, as consciousness, and smile. And you know you have the whole set of exercises to do and to breathe in the universal chi of healing and love and then breath out like seeing yourself already healed. And that was so powerful when you’re in so much pain. And you just do that. I’m just tearing up thinking about it. Because that two minutes that you have a sense of peace in your own skin is amazing. You know? Amazing.”

A note from Catherine in French

Le message que j’aimerais partager avec nos amis, qui guérissent du syndrome de la peau rouge, est de toujours faire confiance à son corps et en son aptitude de vouloir se guérir.

Notre corps veut toujours atteindre l’homéostasie. Il travaille fort pour nous et en notre faveur. Si on lui donne des bons ingrédients comme: une nutrition vivante remplie de fruits et de légumes, une désintoxication douce, beaucoup de compassion et de la foi en abondance; la guérison est assurée.

Regardez des histoires inspirantes de personnes qui ont guéri leur peau, posez leur des questions pour vous aider. Surtout, ne comparez jamais votre parcours de guérison à d’autres parce que se comparer n’est jamais épanouissant. Au lieu, croyez en votre processus de guérison et faites confiance que vous êtes sur la bonne voie. Souvenez-vous que votre corps ne s’attaque jamais à vous ou à vos cellules, mais plutôt aux pathogènes qui créent ces « derma-toxines» et démangeaisons.

En vous éduquant sur la vraie cause de votre eczéma, vous gagnez la moitié de votre combat. Je crois en vous.

~Catherine

Some of the questions I ask:

When did you first get eczema?

How did you treat it then?

When did you realize it wasn’t working?

What are you doing now to heal?

What is the most important piece of advice you’d give to someone with eczema?

How did you get into acupuncture? Does that help with eczema?

Catherine is French Canadian and lives in San Francisco. You can follow Catherine’s journey via her Instagram @purelycatherine and www.catherineprovencal.com/

Nastassja Brand only used steroid creams twice on her skin but she went through Topical Steroid Withdrawal (TSW) after battling with eczema since she was a baby. Nastassja was exposed to oral steroids following an arm injury and later an eye infection that she believes also contributed to her skin withdrawal.

Nastassja decided to go to Sri Lanka on a mission to heal her skin using Ayurvedic methods. She attended a wellness retreat that focused on her entire body, not just her skin. Throughout her experience, Nastassja learned that healing is not just physical, but emotional and spiritual as well. Her amazing journey has transformed her into the beautiful person she is today.

From the Episode

Quote from Nastassja, "That made me realize, even though I was doing so so good and my skin was clear for almost a week, when I’m back into my surroundings, my skin starts to flare up again. And that showed me that it’s not only what you do, it’s not only what you eat, it’s not only which medicine you take or not. It's about what you think and how you feel and it’s about your surroundings too. So it’s a whole part of everything. It’s not just one thing. There is a reason why it is called body, mind, and soul. It’s a whole thing altogether. Your body is healing, but that does not mean that you will feel better if your mind is not healing. Same with your soul. You have to do a whole thing. And that’s what I’ve really realized.”

Translated to German

Dadurch habe ich bemerkt, auch wenn es mir schon viel besser ging und meine Haut seit einer Woche super aussah, sobald ich in meiner gewohnten Umgebung bin, bekomme ich einen neuen Schub. Und DAS hat mir gezeigt, es geht nicht nur darum, was du tust, was du isst, welche Medikamente du nimmst. Es geht auch darum, was du denkst, wie du dich fühlst und mit was du dich umgibst! Also geht es um das Gesamte. Es ist nicht nur eine Sache. Es gibt einen Grund dafür, warum es Körper, Geist und Seele heißt. Es ist eben eine Gesamtheit. Wenn dein Körper heilt, heißt das nicht, dass es dir besser geht, wenn dein Geist nicht heilt. Das gleiche gilt für deine Seele. Du musst dich um das Gesamte kümmern. Und das ist, was ich wirklich gelernt habe.

Some of the questions I ask:

When did you first get eczema?

How did you treat it then?

When did you realize it wasn’t working?

Tell us about Sri Lanka. When and how did you learn about it and decide you wanted to go. Share your experience.

What are your biggest takeaways from Sri Lanka that you’re still doing now?

What is the most important piece of advice you’d give to someone with eczema or TSW?

Learn more about Natassja on Instagram @nas_tass_ja

Amy Zhou struggled with eczema and acne for years. It wasn’t until she redesigned her diet that she began to permanently heal. Amy is now a certified health coach and medicine woman teaching others how to heal their body, mind, and spirit naturally at home. Amy has helped hundreds of clients heal their skin through her workshop and individual coaching.

I met with Amy to hear about her own healing journey and hear her advice for those struggling with eczema and Topical Steroid Withdrawal. If you or a loved one has eczema, listen in to this episode.

From the Episode

Quote from Amy: "When you know what is causing your body to react in a certain way. When you finally know the true answer. your cells actually listen. your cells actually begin to wake up to the truth. And it starts to create antibodies to help you basically get rid of the virus, get rid of the bacteria, the pathogens. And in the same way, it will probably accept help much better. Like the celery juice. It will accept these healing herbs, healing foods. Because your body and your spirit and your mind knows that you are in this together."

Some of the questions I ask

When did you first get eczema?

How did you treat it then?

When did you realize it wasn’t working?

How do you treat it now?

What is the most important piece of advice you’d give to someone with eczema?

Do you ever cheat on your diet?

Learn more about Amy on Instagram @amythemedicinewoman or visit her website at amyzhou.com