The Art Of Listening To Your Body

When you are trapped in a cycle of chronic illness and weight gain, it is easy to view your body as a failure that needs to be fixed. However, true transformation requires a shift from viewing symptoms as problems to seeing them as data.

This episode explores the bridge between physical intervention like bariatric surgery and lipedema treatment and the foundational emotional work that allows those interventions to actually succeed.

This week I sit down with Kylie Wolfig who shares her remarkable 35-year journey from being diagnosed with hypothyroidism at 21 to discovering she had lipedema, a painful inflammatory fat disease that cannot be dieted away. We discuss the heartbreak of being accused of cheating on diets and how learning a 60-second emotional Release Process® created the point of no return.

By the end of this conversation, you will understand how to move from a state of hopelessness and searching for the one thing, to becoming a person who leads their own rescue through radical self-honesty and emotional mastery.

Episode Highlights:

• Why thyroid levels can be normal on paper while the weight remains, and the specific markers of lipedema that differentiate it from standard obesity.
• Physical changes like weight loss or surgery require deep inner work to prevent the mind from remaining stuck in a 130kg version of yourself.
• The magic bullet isn't a pill, but rather clearing emotional stagnation allows the right practitioners, opportunities, and life-changing moves to manifest in your reality.

I encourage you to stop blaming your willpower for a body that is simply trying to keep you safe through inflammation and protection. It’s time to stop watching from the sidelines and start participating in your own rescue so you can finally step into the life you’ve been dreaming of.

Links and next steps:

If you’re keen to explore Release my signature program where you learn to process your emotions using the Release Process ® + receive guidance and support for a period of time you can do this here: https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/release-course 

You can also connect with Jin on social media:

Instagram: @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Facebook: @drjinong (personal) or @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Website: https://drjinong.com and https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/

Many people avoid deep healing because they fear that revisiting the past will simply lead to more pain. In this episode I reframe trauma not as a life sentence, but as stored and unprocessed emotions that are waiting for a safe outlet. 

By understanding the difference between reliving and processing, you can stop running from your history and start integrating it.

Episode Highlights:

• Why emotional work doesn't have to send you into a state of overwhelm.
• Building safety & trust in your body is the first step.
• You don't need to start with your most difficult memories to experience shifts.
• Understand the three main reasons why we fear retraumatisation and how to move past them.

Stop letting the fear of the past keep you stuck in a cycle of emotional avoidance and physical discomfort. It is time to lead yourself toward a life of grounded safety where your history becomes a source of wisdom rather than a source of pain.

Links and next steps:

You can learn about the power of positive releasing as mentioned in this episode here: 

https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/positive/

If you have already been dipping your toe into Jin’s work through her #1 Bestselling book Healing Beyond The Diagnosis or have attended many of her free Masterclasses, maybe it is time to go to the next level and checkout The Gateway Experience: A powerful step into emotional mastery without the overwhelm. You can find that here: https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/gateway/ 

You can also connect with Jin on social media:

Instagram: @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Facebook: @drjinong (personal) or @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Website: https://drjinong.com and https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/

In this deeply honest and emotional conversation, Lisa shares her journey through trauma, survival, and years of burying emotions, into a life of creativity, safety, and self-trust. From releasing decades of pain to building a business, healing her relationships, and finally feeling at peace, this episode is a powerful reminder that transformation doesn’t come from fixing yourself… it comes from allowing yourself to feel.

• Why coping mechanisms (like work, alcohol, or staying busy) only delay healing
• The moment Lisa realised she could feel without being overwhelmed
• Why emotional release helped her move out of rage, control, and survival mode
• Why her relationships transformed and she learned to receive

If you’ve ever felt stuck in your past, overwhelmed by your emotions, or unsure how to move forward, this episode will show you what’s possible on the other side of doing the work.

Links and next steps: 

If you’re keen to explore Release Jin's signature program where you learn to process your emotions using the Release Process ® + receive guidance and support for a period of time CLICK HERE.

You can also connect with Jin on social media:

Instagram: @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Facebook: @drjinong (personal) or @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Website: https://drjinong.com and https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/

In this episode, I break down my concept of Re(O)currence, distinguishing between predictable recurring patterns and the sudden, unpredictable reoccurrence of past conditions. 

Together we will reframe them as invitations to deepen your emotional healing.

Episode Highlights:

• The difference between predictable cycles and unexpected returns after years of being clear. 
• Why emotional processing is used to decipher the unique message your body is trying to send you. 
• Why new challenges often arise to help you step into a new identity and higher level of mastery.

Links and next steps:

If this episode resonates with you and you would like to read about Johnny’s Story, Jin’s #1 bestselling book - Healing Beyond The Diagnosis: The Emotional Work That Creates True Transformation (Available on Amazon World-Wide) is the best place to begin https://www.drjinong.com/hbd-book 

If you would like to listen to the episodes with Susan you can do that here:

https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/susan-harrington/

https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/susan-harrington/2

You can also connect with Jin on social media:

Instagram: @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Facebook: @drjinong (personal) or @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Website: https://drjinong.com and https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/

This week I sit down with Jacob Elledge to trace his ten-year evolution from a high-performance tire tester to a man deeply attuned to the land and his own emotional landscape. We explore how physical symptoms, like debilitating hip pain, serve as a barometer for deeper life changes and the importance of listening to the body’s loyalty even when the message is uncomfortable.

Jacob shares the reality of navigating the loss of his brother and a gut punch custody battle. He shares how emotional release work allowed him to remain a clear, neutral presence amidst life’s chaos. From career suicide to attracting a dream role, his story is a testament to the ripple effect created when we stop resisting our own growth, and start processing our emotions.

By diving into the unseen world of the feminine and honouring the truth of our experiences, we can move from a state of survival into a new identity of abundance and flow.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How to interpret chronic physical pain as a signal. 
• How emotional processing creates a stable state of being.
• How to bridge the gap between masculine grit and feminine essence to deepen relationships with daughters, partners, and yourself.
• Why saying yes to the discomfort of the unknown is the catalyst for attracting unbelievable levels of support and ease.

Whether you are navigating a recent setback or seeking the courage to make a massive life change, this episode provides the clarity needed to stop living in discomfort and start leading yourself toward a vibrant future.

Quote from Jacob - "The only growth I've ever had has come through a little bit of fear and discomfort initially... there's an intelligence in your body that has drawn you closer to this."

Links & next steps:

If you’re keen to explore Release my signature program where you learn to process your emotions using the Release Process ® + receive guidance and support for a period of time CLICK HERE

You can also connect with Jin on social media:

Instagram: @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Facebook: @drjinong (personal) or @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Website: https://drjinong.com and https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/

I have 1 more space for a special woman to join me on The Veil Bali Retreat this coming May.... reach out to me on my personal Facebook https://www.facebook.com/drjinong or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/theartoflisteningtoyourbody to claim this place.

Something powerful is taking shape in Bali in May 2026.

When I first received the nudge to host this retreat, I knew it wouldn’t be about giving you a list of what’s included. It would be about a feeling. One that calls you in even before the details are revealed.

Since opening this container, the right women have already said yes from that place of trust. We're coming together from all around the world... New Zealand, Australia, USA and Greece!

The retreat will be hosted by me -Jin Ong with powerful guided workshops to help you step into your vision, desire, manifestation and reclaim your identity... (this is the piece that comes after a solid foundation in emotional work).

And now, as the energy continues to build, I want to hint to the guest facilitators to join me in creating what will be a deeply transformative experience.

Each person I’ve called in carries something special, a gift that can’t be explained in words, but is felt in their presence.

✨ There’s a guide whose creative work helps you see yourself with fresh eyes every time you look in the mirror, revealing the truth of who you are and igniting the next chapter of your reinvention.

🎨 An artist whose work captures the essence of presence itself, weaving beauty, emotion, and depth into something you’ll carry long after we leave Bali. This will serve as a reminder of who you’ve become through this journey.

🌙 A teacher whose wisdom reaches into the cosmic layers of who you are, revealing timing, purpose, and possibilities that will help you align your next steps with ease and trust.

Each of the guest facilitators have been intentionally chosen for the energy they embody, not just what they do. Together, they’re shaping something sacred, feminine, and expansive for those who say yes.

This retreat isn’t about escaping your world. It’s about remembering who you are beneath it all, creating space to receive, soften, and lead from your deepest truth.

You’ll be surrounded by women who’ve already made bold moves and created success in business, relationships, health.

This is not a space to take from their energy.

It’s a space to contribute to it.

To belong.

To expand.

To manifest.

🍃 The Veil Retreat

🗓 May 19–25, 2026 (arrive May 18, depart May 26 to allow seven full days of immersion. Retreat accomm included)

🏡 A private sanctuary, exclusively ours

👩‍🍳 Private chef and nourishing meals

🌺 Facilitated workshops, deep feminine rest, and curated experiences that unfold in perfect timing

The full details of this retreat are shared only after you message me.

Because this isn’t for the woman who leads with, “how much?” Or needs all the details.

It’s for the woman who allows herself to feel the possibility of being in this space… and trusts what’s next.

✨The final space is waiting to be claimed.

📩 To apply, send me a voice message on my personal Facebook messenger @drjinong, or Instagram @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Tell me a little about where you’re at, what work you’ve done on yourself and why this retreat is calling you.

I’ll reply with a voice note, and we’ll take it from there.

This is designed to speak to you through frequency, readiness, and full-body yes energy.

Let’s see what unfolds.

If you’ve been feeling the quiet pull… If something about this message lands in your body rather than your mind…

That’s your sign to trust the nudge.

You’ll know if this is meant for you.

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With Love & Manifestation,

Jin Ong

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In this episode, I dive into the common hesitations that keep us from doing the deep emotional work. Using the analogy of delaying a doctor's visit, I explore why we wait until a crisis point to seek help and how that avoidance creates a “challenge magnet” in our lives.

I also challenge the fear of being overwhelmed by emotions, offering a powerful perspective on how to create the capacity for success.

• The Doctor Analogy: Why we procrastinate seeking support for both physical and emotional pain because we fear the diagnosis and the changes it might require.
• The Challenge Magnet: Understanding how your body and environment send messages through recurring issues when you aren't ready to listen.
• Fear of Capacity: Addressing the Fear Number Two from my book: “What if I don’t have the capacity to hold what comes up?”.
• Creating Space vs. Finding Time: Why there is never a perfect time to start emotional work and how choosing to do it shifts the compound effect in your favour.
• The Magic of Release: Real-life stories of how processing emotions leads to unexpected opportunities in career, money, and relationships.
• A Message from the Universe: A grounding reminder that you won't be sent anything you aren't ready to handle.

LINKS AND NEXT STEPS:

If this episode resonated with you and you would like to explore this work more deeply, Jin’s #1 bestselling book - Healing Beyond The Diagnosis: The Emotional Work That Creates True Transformation (Available on Amazon World-Wide) is the best place to begin.

Inside Jin shares the foundations of emotional processing and the Release Process®, and how your body communicates through symptoms, patterns and life experiences.

You can read chapter 3 for Free here: https://www.drjinong.com/hbd-book 

You can also connect with Jin on social media:

Instagram: @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Facebook: @drjinong (personal) or @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Website: https://drjinong.com and https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/

At 30, Chanel was living with a “trio” of autoimmune conditions: Ulcerative Colitis, Type 1 Autoimmune Hepatitis, and Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, plus severe iron deficiency and exhaustion.

After years of trying everything from holistic approaches to strict diets, she finally surrendered to medication… and still felt something was missing.

In this episode, I talk with Chanel, a 30‑year‑old community support worker from New Zealand, who shares how years of flares, hospitalisation, very high liver enzymes, low iron and a background in holistic medicine led to a crisis point where conventional meds were necessary—but still didn’t feel like the full answer.

Inside six weeks of the Release Process®, Chanel experienced:

• Normalised systemic inflammation, iron and hemoglobin
• A significant drop in liver enzymes
• A complete shift in how she sees medication, boundaries, relationships and her own leadership

This conversation explores how processing long‑held emotions changed not only Chanel’s inner world, but also her health markers, work opportunities and sense of purpose.

Link & Next Steps:

If this episode resonated with you and you feel that Release might be the next step in your healing journey you can now join with extra support in the lead up to the next LIVE round.

You can learn more here: https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/release-course

You can also explore this work in Jin's book: Healing Beyond the Diagnosis: The Emotional Work That Creates True Transformation (Available on Amazon world-wide)

You can learn more & get your copy here: https://drjinong.com/hbd-book

You can also connect with Jin on social media:

Instagram: @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Facebook: @drjinong (personal) or @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Website: https://drjinong.com and https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/

In this episode, I explore decompensation—what happens when the body and emotional system can no longer keep compensating and finally start to unravel. Drawing on stories from my osteopathy days and my Release course, I show how physical symptoms and emotional states are often deeply linked, and why going “too hard, too fast” with treatment or emotional work can sometimes make things worse before it gets better.

In this episode, we cover:

• What decompensation is on a physical and emotional level
• How the body stores and compensates for unprocessed emotions
• Why symptoms often appear only when your “emotional cup” is full
• How physical issues (like back or hip stiffness) can hide deeper root causes
• A case where mid–lower back tightness revealed a hip and nerve issue
• A case where hip dysfunction was compensating for old, unresolved anxiety
• Why emotional work needs to be paced to your capacity, not rushed
• The importance of support when you start working at the emotional root level

Links & Next Steps:

If this episode resonated with you and you’d like to explore this work more deeply, Jin's book is the best place to begin.

Healing Beyond the Diagnosis: The Emotional Work That Creates True Transformation (Available on Amazon world-wide)

Inside, Jin shares the foundations of emotional processing and the Release Process®, and how your body communicates through symptoms, patterns, and life experiences.

You can learn more or get your copy here: https://drjinong.com/hbd-book

Interested in Release? Learn more here: https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/release-course

You can also connect with Jin on social media:

Instagram: @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Facebook: @drjinong (personal) or @theartoflisteningtoyourbody

Website: https://drjinong.com and https://theartoflisteningtoyourbody.com/