Have you ever stopped to think about the life force in you that is giving you life? My guest today has such a great way of framing this whole concept and understanding how to truly feel it. In this deeply moving episode, I am joined by Suzanne Roberts, an author, physicist at heart, and survivor of childhood abuse, who discovered how to transmute trauma into liberation.

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In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Opening

⏰ 02:10 - Suzanne Roberts and her book

⏰ 03:51 - "Deeper purpose" beneath our life experiences

⏰ 10:20 - Shifting from self-hate to self-realization

⏰ 13:39 - Validating the energy current

⏰ 25:36 - Stillness helped after surgery

⏰ 33:17 - Choosing life-giving thoughts

⏰ 37:24 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Suzanne Roberts' Bio: Suzanne Roberts is the Founder of UnifyingSolutions and a transformational speaker, facilitator and author with over four decades of experience guiding leaders and organizations toward sustainable, systemic change. She is the creator of Polarity System Design™- a methodology that empowers individuals and teams to reclaim their inner capacity, lead with clarity, and design cultures rooted in purpose, equity, and lasting impact. Suzanne creates spaces where people can thrive and contribute with clarity and purpose.

Suzanne Roberts' gift: Book your complimentary coaching session with Suzanne https://unifyingsolutions.com/schedule

Suzanne Roberts' book: https://unifyingsolutions.com/book/

Connect with Suzanne Roberts:

Website: https://unifyingsolutions.com/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SuzanneRobertsPolarity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneroberts3550

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-roberts-24273b3/

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Most people think pain has a physical cause. The incredible truth is that the brain is responsible for the experience of pain. We can actually retrain the brain to feel safe and let go of unnecessary pain. Join me today to learn more about how the mind and body communicate, how love and awareness can transform the way we experience pain, and how to begin restoring trust and safety within yourself. I'll also guide you through a simple practice to help your body remember what healing feels like. Tune in, and start awakening your brain's natural ability to heal.

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In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Intro

⏰ 02:52 - Pain as a gift

⏰ 05:18 - The brain turns on pain for protection

⏰ 16:12 - The role of love in healing

⏰ 20:39 - Identifying the source of pain

⏰ 28:21 - Rewiring the brain for safety

⏰ 39:47 - Guided practice for healing

⏰ 47:10 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Are you a busy parent trying to sneak nutrients into your kids' meals? Or a health-conscious individual looking for an easy way to get more out of your diet? Join me and my guest, James Barry, founder of Pluck, to learn more about how busy families or individuals can make healthy eating more convenient without sacrificing nutrition or flavor.

Turn any dish into a superfood by swapping your salt-and-pepper for our flavorful blend of organic spices, herbs, and nutrient-packed grass-fed beef organ meats! 👉 https://eatpluck.com/?ref=JANEHOGAN

In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:18 - From celebrity chef to mission-driven cooking

⏰ 09:39 - The birth of Pluck: solving the organ meat problem

⏰ 18:15 - Why New Zealand? The sourcing story

⏰ 25:35 - How our bodies were designed to communicate nutritional needs

⏰ 30:02 - Three practical steps for mindful eating

⏰ 44:05 - How to use Pluck and the umami effect

⏰ 55:22 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out James Barry's Bio:

James Barry's 20 years in the culinary field started as a private chef cooking for celebrities such as Tom Cruise, George Clooney, Gerard Butler, Mariska Hargitay (of Law & Order:SVI fame), Barbra Streisand, and John Cusack. James is CEO & Founder of the organ-based, superfood seasoning, Pluck. It's the first of its kind and an amazingly easy and delicious way for people to get organ meats into their diet. James is also a published cookbook author having co-authored the recipes in Margaret Floyd's book Eat Naked and Dr. Alejandro Junger's book, Clean 7. He authored the cookbook The Naked Foods Cookbook. He is the host of the podcast, Everyday Ancestral.

James Barry's gift and link:

Pluck is a one-of-a-kind organ-based seasoning that makes eating nutrient-dense foods easy and delicious. It's made from 100% grass-fed, grass-finished beef organs—like liver, heart, kidney, spleen, and pancreas—blended with organic herbs and spices. The best part? It doesn't taste like organ meat. You just sprinkle it on your food—like salt or pepper—and instantly boost the flavor and nutrition of any meal. It's perfect for busy parents, health enthusiasts, or anyone looking to eat better without overhauling their diet. Find Pluck Superfood Seasoning here: https://eatpluck.com/?ref=JANEHOGAN

Connect with James Barry:

Website: https://eatpluck.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eatpluck/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefjamesbarry/

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Science is beginning to confirm what ancient traditions have always known: the body holds the key to profound healing when we learn how to truly listen. Join me and my guest, Rael Inshan — a trauma-informed somatic guide who blends ancestral practices with the sacred use of legal mushroom microdosing — to learn more about how we can transform pain, stress, and survival patterns into presence, trust, and deep self-connection. Press play and step into a conversation that could change the way you think about healing. Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni

In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 0:00 - Introduction

⏰ 3:36 - Combining microdosing with prayer

⏰ 5:32 - Observed healing and unbelievable results of microdosing

⏰ 7:22 - Safety and dosage of microdosing

⏰ 10:20 - Microdosing, meditation, and forgiveness for physical healing ⏰ 17:16 - Quantum physics applied to healing

⏰ 19:53 - How not feeling enough manifests as physical pain

⏰ 26:46 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing: slowing down

Check out Rael Inshan's Bio:

Rael is a trauma-informed somatic guide who helps people come home to their bodies and reclaim their nervous systems using ancestral and natural methods. Through his own healing journey, Rael discovered the power of nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and Amanita Muscaria microdosing — tools that helped him move through pain and disconnection and into deep self-trust and presence. He now supports others in unwinding chronic stress, healing from trauma, and remembering who they are beneath survival patterns. With a grounded, heart-led approach, Rael holds space for transformation that is both practical and sacred.

Rael Inshan's book:

The Journey of the Eternal Warrior – Part One: The Beautiful Vision of God's New Earth is a raw and spiritually transformative autobiography by Rael. This book is about Rael's life story, leading up to how Rael became a professional mushroom forager. It is a story of a spiritual adventure. Check it out here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FDQWDJPX

Connect with Rael Inshan:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanitawarriors/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAmanitaWarrior

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Millions of children and adults struggle with tics and Tourette's, often facing stigma, frustration, and a lack of real answers—and maybe this touches your life too. Too often, treatments only mask symptoms instead of addressing the root causes. Join me and my guest, Dr. Piper Gibson—Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, Tic Disorder Expert, and a mom who helped her own child recover from tic disorder symptoms naturally—to learn more about how holistic approaches can uncover hidden drivers like diet, mold, pathogens, and brain inflammation. We'll also explore the connections to ADHD, anxiety, and OCD, why the first signs aren't always movement, and how families can take empowering steps toward lasting healing. Don't settle for a diagnosis—tune in and discover a new path forward!

Discover how The Tapping Solution app can help you reduce stress, manage pain, and find emotional balance with this exclusive offer for the Wellness By Design community: https://cf.thetappingsolution.com/app-download-sp-aff?fpr=jane70&fp_sid=bydesign

In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Intro

⏰ 03:23 - The motivation behind the work

⏰ 05:07 - Success story: A son's healing journey

⏰ 05:56 - The connection to ADHD and anxiety

⏰ 06:55 - EFT Tapping App

⏰ 08:15 - Conventional vs. Holistic approaches

⏰ 10:09 - Diet, mold, and pathogens

⏰ 12:49 - The first sign of Tourette's: Is it always movement?

⏰ 16:38 - Are there many people doing this kind of work?

⏰ 17:50 - Tourette Syndrome and PANS/PANDAS

⏰ 19:32 - Advice for parents, grandparents, and family members

⏰ 25:11 - On the effectiveness of cutting out gluten, dairy, and sugar

⏰ 27:27 - One baby step to shift body into a healing state

Check out Dr. Piper Gibson's Bio:

A leading voice in holistic health, Piper Gibson is transforming the way families approach tic disorders. As a Doctor of Functional Medicine, Advanced Holistic Nutrition, and a Board-Certified Doctor of Natural Medicine, Piper equips parents with natural tools and education to address their child's symptoms at the root. She is the founder of the Tic Disorder Institute: Regenerating Health, where her groundbreaking programs blend functional lab testing, nutrition, and lifestyle changes to create lasting results. She is also the author of Tic Talk: Common Misconceptions, Natural Approaches, and Real Conversations About Tic Disorders.

Dr. Piper Gibson's gift and link:

Are you ready to kick the tics? Meet Dr. Piper Gibson, Board Certified Doctor of Natural and Functional Medicine (DFM, PhD, BCDNM) and Doctor of Holistic Nutrition, as she shares her proprietary 3-step process that has helped 100s of families around the world "Kick the Tics". This method will reduce tics, lower anxiety, and improve your mood without medications! Access the free consult with Dr. Piper here 👉https://regenerating.health/rh-fast-class/

Connect with Dr. Piper Gibson:

Website: https://regenerating.health/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RegeneratingHealth

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/regeneratinghealth/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ticdisordersecrets

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

EFT tapping, or Emotional Freedom Technique, may seem a little strange, but it's a powerful tool for healing both emotional and physical pain. Today, join me as I share my personal journey with tapping and how it helped me release deep-seated emotions and find relief from chronic pain. You'll discover how this free, portable practice can be a tool for resilience and a way to finally address the pain that holds you back.

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In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Intro

⏰ 02:15 - What is EFT Tapping?

⏰ 05:45 - The science behind tapping

⏰ 07:18 - Why tapping works for pain

⏰ 09:55 - The different parts of tapping

⏰ 13:41 - Tapping points explained

⏰ 17:13 - Guided tapping session for chronic pain

⏰ 26:00 - Comparing your pain level before and after tapping

⏰ 29:18 - The ONE thing you can do today to activate self-healing

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Unresolved trauma can physically alter your brain and nervous system, trapping your body in a perpetual state of fight-or-flight. This isn't just a mental health issue; it's a fundamental biological response that can lead to chronic illness and a host of other physical ailments. Join me and my guest, Dr. Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, author of The Biology of Trauma, on how to identify when you've reached your breaking point. Discover how to shift your mind, body, and biology toward safety, unlocking the key to healing from chronic pain and finding lasting freedom. Don't miss this powerful conversation on how to break free from the past and reclaim your physical and emotional well-being. Tune in to this life-changing episode!

Discover how The Tapping Solution app can help you reduce stress, manage pain, and find emotional balance with this exclusive offer for the Wellness By Design community: https://cf.thetappingsolution.com/app-download-sp-aff?fpr=jane70&fp_sid=bydesign

In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 02:58 - Why Aimie wrote The Biology of Trauma

⏰ 04:45 - How to know if you've experienced trauma

⏰ 07:07 - The hidden ways trauma shows up in daily life

⏰ 14:52 - How trauma impacts the body over time

⏰ 21:38 - What to do when you've exceeded your capacity

⏰ 29:30 - Repeating patterns that keep the body trapped in trauma

⏰ 32:02 - Behavioral adaptations that keep us in the loop (and how to move past them)

⏰ 33:42 - Chronic pain: shifting mind, body, and biology to safety

⏰ 40:40 - Aimie's big message

⏰ 41:56 - The ONE thing you can do to shift body into that healing state

Check out Dr. Aimie Apigian's Bio:

Aimie Apigian, MD, MS, MPH, is a trainer, speaker, and physician, double board-certified in preventive and addiction medicine with master's degrees in biochemistry and public health. Beyond her conventional medical and surgical training, Dr. Aimie has training in Psychosomatic Medicine, Functional Medicine, and Mental Health Nutrition. Her extensive training in trauma therapies, including the Instinctual Trauma Response Model, Somatic Experiencing, NeuroAffective Touch, and Relational Trauma Repair with Psychodrama, have formed her knowledge and services in attachment, trauma, and addictions, focusing on trauma at a cellular level. Her original inspiration came from her experience as a foster-adoptive mom during medical school. Dr. Aimie is also the host of the Biology of Trauma® Podcast. She has spoken at Oxford University, Institute for Functional Medicine, Psychotherapy Innovations, Integrative Medicine for Mental Health and has been featured on The Trauma Therapist Project, Therapy in a Nutshell, The Healing Trauma Podcast, and more.

Guest's gift and link:

In her new book, The Biology of Trauma, Dr. Aimie shares key insights and practical strategies to finally heal at the cellular level and restore balance to the nervous system. This book will help you:

Heal trauma at the root—beyond mindset alone, Regulate your nervous system and restore emotional balance, Break free from fatigue, anxiety, and chronic stress for good. Pre-order your copy of the Biology of Trauma® book before it's published, and access the Special Bonuses Now!

https://biologyoftrauma.com/book

Connect with Dr. Aimie Apigian:

Website: https://traumahealingaccelerated.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/draimie/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/draimie

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-aimie-apigian/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DrAimieApigian

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Most people aren't aware that the health of their mouth is intricately linked to the rest of their body, and that traditional dental practices could be a hidden source of chronic illness. Join me and my guest, Dr. Sanda Moldovan, to learn more about the surprising ways dental health influences overall well-being. We'll explore the dangers of mercury fillings, the pros and cons of fluoride, and the connection between your oral microbiome and chronic disease. Dr. Moldovan will also share what questions you should ask when searching for a holistic dentist. Listen now to discover how a holistic approach to dentistry could be your next step toward healing.

Discover how The Tapping Solution app can help you reduce stress, manage pain, and find emotional balance with this exclusive offer for the Wellness By Design community: https://cf.thetappingsolution.com/app-download-sp-aff?fpr=jane70&fp_sid=bydesign

In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 2:24 - The path to becoming a holistic dentist

⏰ 9:13 - Amalgam (silver) fillings: how to test for mercury leaching

⏰ 11:01 - How to minimize mercury leachate from amalgam fillings

⏰ 14:48 - The pros and cons of fluoride

⏰ 19:20 - How to safely remove mercury fillings

⏰ 26:30 - The oral microbiome and disease connection

⏰ 31:31 - Questions to ask when looking for a holistic dentist

⏰ 36:10 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Dr. Sanda Moldovan's Bio:

Dr. Sanda, a double-board-certified periodontist and seasoned nutritionist, is the proud owner of Beverly Hills Health and Dental Wellness, a prestigious center for biological dentistry with multiple locations in California. When she's not transforming smiles, she's changing lives. She is the founder of Orasana, a natural product line for oral health focused on nourishing the mouth and detoxification. Visit orasana.com for more information.

A lifelong learner, Dr. Sanda shares her vast knowledge with fellow health professionals, teaching them the secrets of microbiome testing and how to revolutionize oral health through nutritional therapeutics.

Dr. Sanda is a sought-after speaker on natural oral health, dental implants, periodontics, and nutrition. Her talks inspire, educate, and motivate audiences worldwide to prioritize their well-being.

She is also the face behind the sensational YouTube channel, 'Ask Dr. Sanda' and the captivating host of 'The Holistic Dentistry Show Podcast'. Her book, 'Heal Up!: Seven Ways to Faster Healing and Optimum Health,' is a beacon of hope and knowledge for those seeking to unlock their full potential and experience holistic wellness.

Connect with Dr. Sanda Moldovan:

Website: https://www.beverlyhillsdentalhealth.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AskDrSanda

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drSanda/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AskDrSanda

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Discover how The Tapping Solution app can help you reduce stress, manage pain, and find emotional balance with this exclusive offer for the Wellness By Design community: https://cf.thetappingsolution.com/app-download-sp-aff?fpr=jane70&fp_sid=bydesign

Most chronic pain isn't just physical—but it's driven by something much deeper...Join me and my guest, Dr. David Hanscom, to learn more about why your self-critical voice may be the hidden trigger behind your persistent pain, why a top spine surgeon walked away from the operating room, and how emotions like envy, gossip, compassion, and joy all play a surprising role in your body's healing. This is a conversation that could change the way you think about pain—and how to finally move beyond it.

In this episode you'll learn:

⏰ 02:49 - Why Dr. David stopped doing back surgery

⏰ 11:06 - Thousands of research papers point to the nervous system to resolve pain

⏰ 20:06 - The self-critical voice (95% of us have it!) as a trigger for chronic pain

⏰ 28:56 - Emotions, like envy, and acts, like gossip, that generate pain

⏰ 36:10 - Compassion, altruism, peace, and joy as emotions to calm the nervous system.

⏰ 39:08 - Connection, awareness and persistence are the key

⏰ 45:49 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Dr. David Hanscom's Bio:

David Hanscom, MD, practiced complex orthopedic spine surgery for 32 years. He quit his practice in Seattle, WA, to present his insights into solving chronic mental and physical pain. They evolved from his 15-year battle. He escaped from the ordeal and discovered that mental pain was the biggest issue. Anxiety is the pain. He is working on a new book addressing RUTs (repetitive unpleasant thoughts). He discovered they are solvable by addressing threat physiology and the cognitive component.

His book, Back in Control: A Surgeon's Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain, systematically presents well-documented treatments for chronic pain. His self-directed action plan, which reflects many successful patients' journeys, is available at www.thedocjourney.com.

He launched a movement called "Dynamic Healing," which recognizes the interactions between stress and one's coping capacity, causing sustained threat physiology. Dealing with stress more effectively and increasing the resiliency of the nervous system allows healing. He is active as a speaker, author, and consultant. His work and resources can be accessed at www.backincontrol.com.

Connect with Dr. David Hanscom:

Website: https://backincontrol.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdavidhanscom

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdavidhanscom/

X: https://x.com/DrDavidHanscom

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdavidhanscom/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/DrDavidHanscom

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/audio-bundle

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Microcurrent for Improved Vision - Discover how microcurrent can improve vision with Dr. Rob Vanbergen. Register for the webinar here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Q_PrsZ9mS9aX9oYqxtlvbA

Recent research shows that microcurrent doesn't just relieve pain—it actually "teaches" your body how to heal itself. Now, these subtle currents are being used to slow—and in some cases even reverse—the progression of eye degeneration. Join me and my guest, Dr. Rob Vanbergen, DNM, PhD (who personally overcame scoliosis through microcurrent), to learn more about the surprising science behind this technology, the invisible electromagnetic forces that shape our health every day, and how to recognize the earliest warning signs that your vision may be at risk. Tune in, open your eyes to new possibilities, and discover a natural path to protecting your sight!

In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 02:37 - How microcurrent healed Rob's scoliosis

⏰ 05:45 - Microcurrent teaches the body a healing frequency

⏰ 12:42 - Electromagnetic fields are all around us

⏰ 18:35 - Treating eye conditions with microcurrent

⏰ 23:59 - Subtle signs your eyes may be beginning to degenerate

⏰ 30:16 - Upcoming webinar and Q&A on September 9th, 2025

⏰ 33:33 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Dr. Rob Vanbergen's Bio:

Dr. Rob Vanbergen is ushering in a new generation of possibilities for the future of Pain Free for Life while continuing his parents' mission of ridding the world of unnecessary pain and suffering without the use of drugs, painful injections, invasive surgeries or long recovery periods.

After personally experiencing the healing potential of the Hache Protocol for Pain Resolution™, Dr. Vanbergen joined Dr. John and Dr. Lorry Hache at Pacific Health Options. In addition to his knowledge and certification in microcurrent therapy, he became a certified holistic healthcare practitioner with training in biofeedback, neurofeedback, hypnotherapy, homeopathy, aromatherapy, auriculotherapy and counseling.

Dr. Vanbergen obtained his bachelor's degree in Holistic Health Sciences from Quantum University in Hawaii in 2019. In 2021, he went on to receive his Doctor of Natural Medicine and a PhD in Natural Medicine with a groundbreaking dissertation that focused on the benefits of non-invasive microcurrent vagus nerve stimulation for the resolution of inflammation in the body.

As a physician and a veteran instructor on the use of the Hache Protocol, Dr. Vanbergen has devoted his professional life to educating people about the effectiveness of natural pain management methods. His goal is to continually strive to create a world where 1.5 billion people no longer have to suffer from the limitations of chronic pain and illness.

Connect with Dr. Rob Vanbergen:

Website: https://painfreeforlife.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPainFreeForLife

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialpainfreeforlife/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/painfreeforlife/

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show we explore practices, methods and science that contribute to releasing pain and inflammation naturally.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Would you like to learn how to release pain by creating more peace and calm? Download my free guided meditation audio bundle here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/audiobundle

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/