Why You Got Sick: How Emotion Drives Chronic Illness & Healing in Women

By Tecla Di Francesco - Chronic Illness Coach + Mind-Body Practitioner (Certified)Alternative Health Health & Fitness

Why You Got Sick: How Emotion Drives Chronic Illness & Healing in Women episodes

June 08, 2023 Season 2 Trailer: Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction
Explore how the Law of Attraction can help you manifest abundant health - mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual. Drawing from my experiences of healing chronic pain, overcoming mental illness, and reversing PCOS, this podcast aims to uncover the potential of our energies when aligned for wellness. It's more than just attracting fortunes and adventures; it's about using the Law of Attraction for health, the foundation of our lives. As we focus on wellness, the universe will pave the way for our broader desires. Let's realign our energies, elevate our vibrations, and embrace the happiness we deserve. Subscribe and follow today to join our Wellness Witches community, reshaping our lives, and realizing our potential for joy and health.
2 min
June 01, 202330 Lessons About Health and Living Intentionally That I Wish I Had Known in My 20s
Just a quick note — this is an older episode recorded when the show was called Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction. We've since rebranded to Why You Got Sick, where we continue to explore the deeper roots of health and healing. Thanks for being part of this journey.
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health.
Welcome to Episode 37 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction.
In this episode, we're diving into 30 valuable lessons I've learned by the age of 30. These lessons encompass life experiences, insights from the law of attraction, and practical tips for leading a more intentional life.
We’re covering the below:
Energy Out Matches Energy In: The foundational principle of the Law of Attraction.
No Magic Pill for Health or Wellness: Long-term habits and intentional effort is key.
Wear SPF Every Day: Importance of protecting skin from sun exposure.
1% Change Makes a Difference: Small steps lead to lasting habits.
Reduce Your Toxic Load: Tips for minimizing exposure to toxins.
Set Boundaries: Ultimate self-respect and preventing exploitation.
Don't Settle: Trust your intuition and avoid settling for less.
Trust Your Gut: Acknowledge and listen to your inner voice.
Prioritize Yourself: Self-care is not selfish; it enhances overall well-being.
Unfulfilling Jobs Leave You Empty: Pursue work aligned with passions.
Work is Not Your Family: Maintain boundaries and work-life balance.
Check Your Hormones: Importance of hormonal balance for overall health.
Always Get a Second Opinion: Seek multiple perspectives for informed choices.
Try New Things: Embrace new experiences and opportunities.
Rejection is Redirection: View rejection as a path to something better.
You Don't Have to Have Children: Challenge societal expectations and explore alternatives.
You're Allowed to Grow and Change: Embrace personal growth and evolving desires.
It's OK to Not Be OK: Embrace the full spectrum of emotions.
You'll Lose Friends, and That's OK: People come and go in seasons.
Focus on the 99%: Shift from fear to positive outcomes.
Clarity and Comfort Indicate Alignment: Recognize signs of being on the right path.
The Truth with a Capital T Doesn't Exist: Embrace multiple perspectives and possibilities.
Clean Up Limiting Beliefs: Address and challenge beliefs that hold you back.
Discomfort Signals Change: Embrace discomfort for growth and progress.
Unprocessed Emotions Manifest Physically: Understand the impact of emotional well-being on physical health.
Heal Your Trauma: Take responsibility for your healing journey.
Forgiveness Sets You Free: Let go without condoning or forgetting.
Everyone Does Their Best: Practice empathy and understanding.
Prioritize Your Body's Needs: Be flexible and honor your body's requirements.
Act as Your Future Self: Make choices aligned with your dream life.

Ready to transform your mindset, manifest your dreams, and live a more intentional life? Don't miss this episode, play now and start taking inspired action towards the life you truly desire.
29 min
May 25, 2023The Boundaries Women With Chronic Illness and Autoimmune Disease Are Not Setting — And What It's Costing Their Body Every Single Day
Just a quick note — this is an older episode recorded when the show was called Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction. We've since rebranded to Why You Got Sick, where we continue to explore the deeper roots of health and healing. Thanks for being part of this journey.
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health.
Welcome back to Episode 36 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction.
We're diving deep into a topic that's crucial for your personal growth, mental wellness, and manifestation journey: setting boundaries.
In this episode, we'll unpack:
Understanding Boundaries: What does it mean to "set a boundary"? We break it down into digestible insights for our wellness witches.
Emotional Rollercoaster: We'll discuss the mix of feelings that can come up when you start setting boundaries, especially if it's a new concept for you.
Real-Life Experiences: Listen as I share my personal journey of setting tough boundaries, particularly in a relationship where manipulation was prevalent.
Boundaries & Law of Attraction: Discover the intriguing connection between setting boundaries and the Law of Attraction. Learn how one influences the other.
Manifestation Momentum: We'll explore 10 ways setting boundaries can boost your manifestation abilities, helping you draw in opportunities for abundance.
Post-Boundary Bliss: What happens after you set a boundary? We discuss the end results and the transformative impacts it can have on your life.
Action Steps: We'll wrap up with encouragement for you to set boundaries in your life, particularly with individuals who might be overstepping.
Community Shoutout: Thank you to our loyal wellness witch community for their ongoing support. I see you, I appreciate you, and I'm excited to continue this journey together!
21 min
May 18, 2023Conquering Chronic Illness: Arabella Kilby's life-changing journey from bedridden to abundant health [INTERVIEW]
In Episode 35 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, we are joined by Arabella Kilby, owner and founder of Nourished Terrain Wellness, a global integrative health and wellness practice. We dive into:
Arabella's transformative journey: Overcoming debilitating symptoms like short-term memory loss and involuntary slurring of speech to lead a healthy, happy, and "normal" life
Mindset evolution: The crucial role it played in Arabella's healing process and recovery
Key beliefs and attitudes: Essential mindset shifts that fueled Arabella's transformation
Cultivating positivity: Techniques and practices to maintain a positive mindset during illness
Resilience: How to tackle setbacks and challenges during the healing journey
Support for the chronically ill: Guidance for those struggling with chronic illness
Reprioritizing: The impact of chronic illness on one's values and priorities
Dispelling myths: Common misconceptions and misunderstandings about healing
Mind-body connection: Arabella's most significant lesson from her experience
Embracing the Law of Attraction: How Arabella incorporates its principles into her life today

Resources
Nourished Terrain Wellness
PHILOSOPHY - your body is NOT broken, it’s asking you to pay attention somewhere.
Arabella’s job at Nourished Terrain Wellness is to help translate the POWER of information into the EXPERIENCE of transformation.
Because nutrition information has always moved in cycles, and it will continue to do so. Her objective is to identify the best science and translate that into simple, actionable information, so that you can support healing and keep yourself in optimal health. She teaches women and men about the integrated and cumulative connection between nutrition, lifestyle and whole person well-being. With the NTW method you navigate through the confusion together. Empowering YOU to PARTNER with your healthcare team and become an effective caretaker of the body YOU are living in.
Together you learn how to lower inflammation, learn how to healthfully satisfy cravings, learn how to eat for satiety and learn how to get your energy back! Because health and homeostasis is not the destination. It's the launch pad for EVERYTHING you want to do with this beautiful life.
Connect with Arabella
[email protected]
www.nourishedterrainwellness.com.au
Instagram: nourishedterrainwellness
Facebook: Arabella Kilby
40 min
May 11, 2023The Emotion Women With Chronic Illness and Autoimmune Disease Are Ashamed to Admit They Feel — And Why It's Actually Trying to Help You Heal
Just a quick note — this is an older episode recorded when the show was called Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction. We've since rebranded to Why You Got Sick, where we continue to explore the deeper roots of health and healing. Thanks for being part of this journey.
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health.
In Episode 34 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, we will explore how to use envy to understand your true desires and manifest a life of abundance. This episode will cover:
The tale of two magnets: a huge synchronicity in my life & sign from the universe
Introduction to the low vibrational emotion: envy
Explore why envy gets a bad rep
Normalize the feeling of envy
Evaluate what envy can tell you about what you truly want
Examine envy in action & how envy has shown up in my life recently through the engagement of two BFFs
Acknowledge what envy is telling me about my desires
Tips on how to acknowledge and process envy in a productive way
How to step away from judgment about your true emotions

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23 min
May 04, 2023The Collective Energy Women Are Missing That Could Be Transforming Their Health — And How to Find It
Just a quick note — this is an older episode recorded when the show was called Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction. We've since rebranded to Why You Got Sick, where we continue to explore the deeper roots of health and healing. Thanks for being part of this journey.
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health.
In Episode 33 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, we will explore the impact of a high collective vibration on our lives, health, and relationships. We will cover:
Life update: Portugal was INCREDIBLE, but I’m leaving Europe early.
Introduction to “our collective vibration”.
The power of authenticity and its impact on raising our collective vibration.
What happens when our collective vibration is extremely high: we become magnetic - attracting positive experiences, people, and opportunities.
Example of a high collective vibration: summer camp.
Why summer camp counselors often meet and marry.
My personal experience being exposed to a high collective vibration.
Creating a sense of community and belonging through a high collective vibration.
How you can reflect on the collective vibration and find places/experiences/people that match and align with you.

Remember to subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform and join us for the next episode where we'll explore more ways to heal yourself with the law of attraction.
23 min
April 27, 2023The Burnt Toast Theory — Why Every Setback in Your Health Journey May Be Happening for a Reason
Just a quick note — this is an older episode recorded when the show was called Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction. We've since rebranded to Why You Got Sick, where we continue to explore the deeper roots of health and healing. Thanks for being part of this journey.
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health.
In Episode 32 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, we explore the powerful "Burnt Toast Theory" and its potential for personal growth and positive change. From small setbacks to major challenges, we'll delve into how the "Burnt Toast Theory" can help you shift your mindset and unlock new opportunities for success.
During this episode, you'll discover the following:
What the Burnt Toast Theory is and how it works in real life.
Personal examples of the Burnt Toast Theory in action, including how it helped me meet my long-term partner.
The five key benefits of embracing the Burnt Toast Theory, including adopting a growth mindset, improving your vibrational frequency, connecting to your higher purpose, learning lessons from the universe, and practicing gratitude.
Practical steps for personal reflection and growth, helping you to identify how past inconveniences and setbacks have led to positive change in your life.

So, if you're ready to start turning your burnt toast into blessings and unlocking the power of positive thinking, tune in to Episode 32 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction. Don't miss out on this opportunity to transform your mindset and take control of your life.
20 min
April 20, 2023The Toxic Energy Women Are Absorbing From Others — And How It's Affecting Your Health Whether You Realise It Or Not
Just a quick note — this is an older episode recorded when the show was called Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction. We've since rebranded to Why You Got Sick, where we continue to explore the deeper roots of health and healing. Thanks for being part of this journey.
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health.
In Episode 31 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, we’ll be exploring a common issue that many of us face: dealing with people in our lives that we just can't stand.
If you're ready to take control of your emotions and learn how to let go of negative energy, then keep reading! Here are the exciting topics we'll be covering:
Do you have someone in your life that you just can't stand? It's time to acknowledge those negative feelings and explore why they might be there.
Join me as I share my own personal story about dealing with a difficult family member, and how I was able to overcome those feelings.
Explore the different options you have for managing these types of situations, and how to choose the one that's right for you.
Discover what you might be missing out on by allowing their negative energy to impact your life, and how to protect yourself from it.
Let's face it, some people just won't change. But that doesn't mean you have to continue suffering. Learn how to reach acceptance and let go of your expectations of them.
When you focus on yourself and act in alignment with your own values, amazing things can happen. Learn how to shift your focus and keep manifesting positivity in your life.
Amethyst crystals have long been used for their powerful healing properties. Learn how to use them to protect yourself from low vibes and attract positive energy.
Finally, we'll share practical steps for how you can start to reach acceptance and let go of negative energy in your life.

Are you ready to protect your energy and mindset? Then join us for this week’s episode!
21 min
April 13, 2023The Secret Filter in Your Brain That's Shaping Your Health Reality — And How Women Can Use It to Start Manifesting Healing
Just a quick note — this is an older episode recorded when the show was called Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction. We've since rebranded to Why You Got Sick, where we continue to explore the deeper roots of health and healing. Thanks for being part of this journey.
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health.
In Episode 30 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, we:
Explore the Reticular Activating System (RAS) and its connection to the Law of Attraction and manifestation
Explain what the RAS is and how it works in real life, with examples of its filtering power based on what's in alignment with our desires
Discuss the importance of the RAS in noticing synchronicities and meaningful coincidences
Dive into how to adjust your RAS to notice synchronicities and meaningful signs and symbols, including angel numbers
Offer practical tips and techniques for experimenting with your RAS to become more aware of its power and start using it to manifest your dreams

Tune in to learn how to harness the power of your RAS and start creating your reality today!
22 min
April 06, 2023The 6-Step Self-Forgiveness Practice Women Need to Release Regret — And Why Holding On Is Silently Costing Your Health
Just a quick note — this is an older episode recorded when the show was called Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction. We've since rebranded to Why You Got Sick, where we continue to explore the deeper roots of health and healing. Thanks for being part of this journey.
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or replace the advice of your doctor or healthcare provider. Always consult a qualified professional before making changes to your health.
Welcome to Episode 29 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction!
In this episode, we explore the power of self-forgiveness and how it can transform your life. Join us as we dive deep into:
Understanding regret and its impact on our lives.
The hidden consequences of unresolved regrets on our mindset and well-being.
Why self-forgiveness is crucial for emotional healing and personal growth.
Cultivating a healthy "mind garden" by letting go of past mistakes.
The Self-Forgiveness Formula: A step-by-step guide to releasing regrets and embracing growth.
Personal insights and experiences with the self-forgiveness journey.
Free resources for self-forgiveness, including an exclusive e-book.

Discover how to break free from the chains of regret and embrace a brighter, more empowered future. Tune in to this transformative episode and start your journey towards self-forgiveness, inner peace, and lasting happiness!
24 min