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

November 10, 2022The Ancient Healing Practice Women Are Overlooking — And What Sound Healing Could Be Doing for Your Mood and Health Right Now
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 8 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, we are continuing with our POWER series. In this episode, we will cover the following topics:
What is sound healing or music healing.
What instruments are leveraged in sound healing.
How sound healing relates to the Law of Attraction.
The science behind sound healing or sound therapy.
Mental and physical health benefits of sound healing.
My personal experience with sound healing.
Steps you can take to benefit from sound healing.

Helpful Links
https://open.spotify.com/album/5xhJnxqpZ2xScrX1VerZIV?si=S3FE3xt7QYObX7Hm2lq3lw
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3oVlsqPd8M4oFUImLoacaY?si=86a3260913ab46b3
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1XwKUWMdmA58nlu8REVUUP?si=788b38948ef44b30

References
Goldsby TL, Goldsby ME, McWalters M, Mills PJ. Effects of Singing Bowl Sound Meditation on Mood, Tension, and Well-being: An Observational Study. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med. 2017 Jul;22(3):401-406. doi: 10.1177/2156587216668109. Epub 2016 Sep 30. PMID: 27694559; PMCID: PMC5871151.
Merz, B. (2015, November 5). Healing through music. Harvard Health. https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/healing-through-music-201511058556.
Hurst, K. (2022, July 15). Sound Healing: The Benefits of Healing Frequencies & Music. The Law of Attraction. https://thelawofattraction.com/sound-healing/.
20 min
November 03, 2022The Free Healing Tool Women Walk Past Every Day — And What Spending Time in Nature Is Actually Doing to 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.
In Episode 7 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, we are continuing with our POWER series. In this episode, we will cover the following topics:
The physical, mental and intangible benefits of spending time in nature.
How spending time in nature helped me heal chronic pain.
The therapeutic benefits of gardening (in improving postpartum depression).
How spending time in nature is linked to the Law of Attraction.
Steps you can take to leverage the power of nature to improve your overall health.

Helpful Links
More on benefits of spending time in nature
https://www.healthline.com/health-news/spending-time-in-nature-is-good-for-you-new-research-explains-why#Nature-and-well-being:-Whats-the-link?
The Secret Twitter Page
https://twitter.com/thesecret?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor
The surprising uses for birdsong
https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-22298779

References
Huynh, L. T., Gasparatos, A., Su, J., Dam Lam, R., Grant, E. I., & Fukushi, K. (2022). Linking the nonmaterial dimensions of human-nature relations and human well-being through Cultural Ecosystem Services. Science Advances, 8(31). https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.abn8042
Kotozaki, Y. (2020). Psychological effects of the gardening activity on mother and their infant: Preliminary evidence from an exploratory pilot study. Psychology, 11(09), 1349–1360. https://doi.org/10.4236/psych.2020.119087
Byrne, R. (2020). The Greatest Secret. United States: HarperCollins.
23 min
October 27, 2022The High Vibe Foods and Materials Women Don't Know Are Affecting Their Health — And How to Use Them to Start 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 6 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, we are continuing with our POWER series. In this episode, we will cover the following topics:
High vibe foods including raw fruits, vegetables and more.
Lower vibe foods including cooked protein, refined sugars and more.
Research on the impact of vegetable-focused diets.
High vibe materials including linen and wool.
Lower vibe materials including polyester, spandex and more.
The benefits of linen.
Steps you can take to benefit from higher vibe foods and materials.

Helpful Links
https://halelrod.com/about/
https://www.lifegivinglinen.com/linen-study.html
https://www.onequince.com/home/linen

References
Elrod, H. (2019). The miracle morning: The not-so-obvious secret guaranteed to transform your life before 8AM. Hal Elrod International.
Tsai AC, Chang TL, Chi SH. Frequent consumption of vegetables predicts lower risk of depression in older Taiwanese - results of a prospective population-based study. Public Health Nutr. 2012 Jun;15(6):1087-92. doi: 10.1017/S1368980011002977. Epub 2011 Dec 16. PMID: 22176686.
Beezhold, B.L., Johnston, C.S. Restriction of meat, fish, and poultry in omnivores improves mood: A pilot randomized controlled trial. Nutr J 11, 9 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1186/1475-2891-11-9
Tompkins, P., & Bird, C. (1973). The secret life of plants. Harper & Row.
Webdesign. (2018, December 8). Living foods. Soulspire. Retrieved October 20, 2022, from https://www.soulspire.com/living-foods/
Life-giving Linen, LLC. (n.d.). Scientific Details of the Linen Frequency Study. Retrieved October 20, 2022, from https://www.lifegivinglinen.com/linen-study.html
Gębarowski, T., Jęśkowiak, I., & Wiatrak, B. (2022). Investigation of the properties of linen fibers and dressings. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23(18), 10480. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijms231810480
27 min
October 20, 2022The Daily Practice Women Dismiss as Woo Woo — And Why the Science Behind Affirmations and Subliminals Could Transform 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.
In Episode 5 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, we are starting our POWER series. In this episode, we will cover the following topics:
What are affirmations?
The science behind affirmations.
My experience and successes with affirmations.
What are subliminals?
The science behind subliminals.
Steps for how you can incorporate affirmations and subliminals into your daily route.

Helpful Links
Affirmations
https://blog.gratefulness.me/20-morning-affirmations-for-a-bright-start-to-your-day/
Subliminals
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNLvvsB75P4VMubocS3dlmg
https://www.youtube.com/c/QuadibleIntegrity/featured

References
Canfield, J. (2011). The key to living the law of attraction. Orion.
Cohen GL, Sherman DK. The psychology of change: self-affirmation and social psychological intervention. Annu Rev Psychol. 2014;65:333-71. doi: 10.1146/annurev-psych-010213-115137. PMID: 24405362.
Cohen GL, Garcia J, Apfel N, Master A. Reducing the racial achievement gap: a social-psychological intervention. Science. 2006 Sep 1;313(5791):1307-10. doi: 10.1126/science.1128317. PMID: 16946074.
Cascio CN, O'Donnell MB, Tinney FJ, Lieberman MD, Taylor SE, Strecher VJ, Falk EB. Self-affirmation activates brain systems associated with self-related processing and reward and is reinforced by future orientation. Soc Cogn Affect Neurosci. 2016 Apr;11(4):621-9. doi: 10.1093/scan/nsv136. Epub 2015 Nov 5. PMID: 26541373; PMCID: PMC4814782.
Creswell JD, Welch WT, Taylor SE, Sherman DK, Gruenewald TL, Mann T. Affirmation of personal values buffers neuroendocrine and psychological stress responses. Psychol Sci. 2005 Nov;16(11):846-51. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2005.01624.x. PMID: 16262767.
Cooper, J., & Cooper, G. (2002). Subliminal motivation: A story revisited. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, 32(11), 2213–2227. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1559-1816.2002.tb01860.x
23 min
October 13, 2022The Beliefs Women Don't Realise Are Controlling Their Physical and Mental Health — And How to Start Dismantling Them
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 4 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, we are going to cover:
What are limiting beliefs.
Examples of limiting beliefs.
Research about self-fulfilling prophecy.
Research about the mind-body connection.
Impact of limiting beliefs on our progress and growth.
My journey overcoming limiting beliefs.
Steps for how you can address and overcome limiting beliefs.

References
Change your story, Transform your life: John Sharp: TEDxBeaconStreet. YouTube. (2018, January 3). Retrieved October 1, 2022, from https://youtu.be/MN_zmzKT2Wk
Eden, D., & Zuk, Y. (1995). Seasickness as a self-fulfilling prophecy: Raising self-efficacy to boost performance at sea. Journal of Applied Psychology, 80(5), 628–635.
Crum AJ, Langer EJ. Mind-set matters: exercise and the placebo effect. Psychol Sci. 2007 Feb;18(2):165-71. doi: 10.1111/j.1467-9280.2007.01867.x. PMID: 17425538.
Byrne, R. (2006). The Secret. Atria Books/Beyond Words. https://www.thesecret.tv/products/the-secret-book/
23 min
October 06, 2022The Self-Gratitude Practice Women Are Missing — And Why It May Be the Most Powerful First Step Toward Better 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.
Join me for Episode 3 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, where we will be covering the following topics:
The harmful nature of self-criticism.
The science behind positive intentions and their relationship to water, featuring Dr. Emoto’s water experiments.
Lessons we can learn from Dr. Emoto’s water experiments.
Guidance on how to practice gratitude like an expert.
Steps you can take to start working on self-gratitude.

References
Byrne, R. (2006). The Secret. Atria Books/Beyond Words. https://www.thesecret.tv/products/the-secret-book/
Emoto, M. (2005). The hidden messages in water. ATRIA Books.
YouTube. (2022, September 23). Dr. Zach Bush provides insights on water and memory. YouTube. Retrieved October 1, 2022, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYt-zRPiVlg&feature=youtu.be
Radin D, Hayssen G, Emoto M, Kizu T. Double-blind test of the effects of distant intention on water crystal formation. Explore (NY). 2006 Sep-Oct;2(5):408-11. doi: 10.1016/j.explore.2006.06.004. PMID: 16979104.
21 min
September 29, 2022The 4 Emotions Quietly Destroying Women's Health — And Why Raising Your Vibrational State Is the First Step to 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.
Join me for Episode 2 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, where we will be covering the following topics:
Why we need to care about improving our emotional state of being.
The 4 most damaging emotions & their impact on our health (Resentment, Criticism, Guilt and Fear).
The importance of forgiveness in letting go.
How to be open to practicing forgiveness.

Reference Notes:
Hay, L. (1984). You Can Heal Your Life. Hay House Inc. https://www.louisehay.com/products-events/#books-products
Thomas SP, Groer M, Davis M, Droppleman P, Mozingo J, Pierce M. Anger and cancer: an analysis of the linkages. Cancer Nurs. 2000 Oct;23(5):344-9. doi: 10.1097/00002820-200010000-00003. PMID: 11037954.
Byrne, R. (2006). The Secret. Atria Books/Beyond Words. https://www.thesecret.tv/products/the-secret-book/
Byrne, R. (2012, March 6). The Magic (The Secret Library) (Illustrated). Atria. https://www.thesecret.tv/products/the-magic-book/
24 min
September 22, 2022The Emotional Patterns Women Don't Know Is Controlling Their Health — And How Harnessing It Changes Everything
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.
Join me for Episode 1 of Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction, where we will be covering the following topics:
Introduction to me (your host).
My health successes with the Law of Attraction.
Foundational principles of the Law of Attraction.
Frequency / vibration / energy states of emotions.
Importance of raising your vibration.
How to start to raise your vibe and make a positive impact on your health and wellness.

Reference Notes
Byrne, R. (2006). The Secret. Atria Books/Beyond Words. https://www.thesecret.tv/products/the-secret-book/
Hawkins, D. (2014). Power vs. Force. Hay House Inc. https://veritaspub.com/product/power-vs-force-the-hidden-determinants-of-human-behavior-book/
Hicks, E., & Hicks, J. (2020). The Astonishing Power of Emotions: Let Your Feelings Be Your Guide. Hay House Inc. https://www.abraham-hickslawofattraction.com/books.html
28 min
September 18, 2022 Trailer: Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction
Welcome to my brand new podcast, Heal Yourself with the Law of Attraction!
I am trying to spread the word about how practicing the Law of Attraction can significantly improve your physical and mental health.
Join me and like-minded friends to learn more about gratitude and how to manifest health and wellness beyond your wildest dreams.
3 min