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This week's guest is Anjelica Marsh. She is a school counselor who was a collegiate softball player that had a ankle injury that led her to a surgeon that would change her life forever.

Unfortunately there are just as many mistakes in medicine as there are healings. Anjelica shares her personal story of how a botched surgery changed her life and left her in chronic pain. I share my own story too and together we chat about the difficulties of living in chronic pain and navigating the medical mal practice legal system, as well as being your own best advocate in a healthcare scenario.

Here is a link to the article that I stumbled upon that made me want to interview Anjelica on the show http://anjelicasmoments.org/2020/04/13/to-the-doctor-who-ruined-my-life/

Here are a few more writings of hers

 http://anjelicasmoments.org/2017/12/23/trapped/

 http://anjelicasmoments.org/2021/12/31/ill-be-okay/

For many people who suffer from chronic pain it can feel like you are trapped in a jail cell in your own body. Especially when the pain was caused by the same system that should be alleviating physical pain. I hope this episode gives you some sense of community and leaves you feeling connected, seen, and not alone.

I hope you find the answers you need to feel better and to feel at peace.

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My guest this week is Colby Bell. I came across Colby via the YouTube channel his late wife and him started to document their travels and life with their children known as "The Lost Bells" https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs1IcVi1K2j_zGlurnDKeEQ

Colby lost his wife Emily to metastatic breast cancer and this conversation is mostly based around how they navigated that time and their experiences living as a family and traveling full-time with their kids. Colby shares intimate parts of the struggles and triumphs they had while navigating a cancer diagnosis and then watching Emily struggle through the bad days. 

You can learn more about Colby & Emily and their family here https://www.thelostbells.com/ and here https://www.instagram.com/lostbells/

Colby also has his own social media account @thecolbybell on Instagram.

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You can find this week's guest Dr. Jolie Mestre on Instagram @drjoliemestre and via her website https://www.drjoliemestre.com/

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This weeks guest is Somatic Sex Educator, teacher of embodiment and intimacy, Kiana Reeves.

Kiana and I talk about so much within this episode so be sure to tune in and share it if you feel inclined. 

You can finder her on Instagram @Kiana.Reeves and via her website www.kianareeves.com

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Glad to be back! Please consider leaving the show a 5-star written review on Apple and Spotify Podcasts.

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I have been a life long nerd and it was about time to share a part of how I personally build community on the show. Many clients and follows on social media ask me for recommendations on how to make friends and build community in adulthood. This episode is truly just an example of the many ways you can build deep friendships and grow community in your own life.

Dylan and Cam are the founders of the Play to Win YouTube channel and Play to Win podcast. They create content that is centered around Magic the Gathering, a collectible and competitive card game. The episode is focused around a particular style of Magic called competitive commander or (cEDH). Although this may seem completely out of your wheel house if you didn't grow up playing games like this, I encourage you to listen to the full episode because I do think it is relatable for most people! 

You can learn more about cEDH through their YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@PlaytoWinMTG and through their website https://www.playtowinmtg.com/

Huge thanks to Dylan and Cam for coming on the show and sharing an hour with me to talk about the game we love and the community we play in. 

Warmly,
Nico

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Excerpts from this weeks guest Jillian Tuchman's website below!

ARE YOU TIRED OF BEING TOLD YOUR SYMPTOMS ARE ALL “IN YOUR HEAD”?

Do you feel overwhelmed and anxious about what you can and cannot eat? 

Do you want to feel good and normal like everyone else? 

Have you been dismissed so frequently that you’ve lost faith in finding a solution?

It's time to start feeling better.
It's time to use your sensitivity as your superpower.

STUDIES SHOW…

...that those who feel deeply and are more sensitive to every aspect of life have a greater tendency to develop food intolerances, gut and bloating issues, chronic pain and autoimmune conditions.

These issues can knock other parts of us out of balance leaving us overwhelmed, in pain, tired, confused, depressed, not knowing what to address first and how to even begin.

And then we're told we’re too sensitive every time we seek help.

I understand you, because I AM you.

Nutrition and lifestyle adjustments are only one part of the equation -- we must work together in a safe, trusting container to assess the mental, physical and emotional root causes that contribute to your anxiety.

So you can finally feel like the best version of yourself. And live life with more presence and calm.

Through a functional medicine approach, we’ll address the root causes of your symptoms, so you have less anxiety, more energy, greater focus and clarity, improved digestion. 

Holistic health is whole-person health and in our work together, we’ll address every aspect of your wellness from the food you eat, to your daily routine, to how you navigate sleep and stress to how your thoughts affect your digestion.

You will finally feel like YOU. 

To learn more about Jillian Tuchman head over to her website https://www.workyourgenes.com/

You can also register for her new group program, FROM SHIT TO SHINING. Click the link below!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJVQi15wA_d3v_QdGbvz7gDGKtiNz20EKMlUEFwc6nlfFN6g/viewform

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Don't forget to leave a 5-star written review on Apple and Spotify and screen shot your review then DM me to be entered in the drawing to receive a free copy of "Speech Therapy" by The Captain. 

If you're interested in working with me one on one head over to my website www.nicobarraza.com to set up a free 15min Zoom consultation or book sessions.

Kyle "The Captain" Creek is a writer, creator, instigator, and not your dad. He has a myriad of books that you should check out! His most recent one "Speech Therapy" is being given out to 6 of you for free!

Find Kyle's books and links here https://linktr.ee/thecaptain?fbclid=PAAaaqID4X7z_0Poc_QNuX5PGgkCwlWWW3850WlrzGGgRqSwgnjIONYE0Zg4w

Give Kyle a follow on Instagram and engage with his content here https://www.instagram.com/sgrstk/

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Join me in October of 2023 for a 6 day retreat in Costa Rica https://tinyurl.com/NicoBarrazaCostaRica2023

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Also, please consider sharing her link on all your social media profiles. 

Sol and I thank you all deeply.

In gratitude,
Nico & Sol

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