Yoga For Trauma: The Inner Fire of Yoga

Explore how yoga impacts trauma recovery and mental health. Focusing on its role in PTSD, nervous system regulation, and holistic strategies for teachers and practitioner. In this episode, Liz Albanis explores the role of yoga in mental health. emphasising its potential for trauma recovery and well-being. But also, how it could be detrimental towards recovery and mental health in general. monstrating the importance of nervous system regulation through yoga practices. She provides valuable insights for yoga teachers. On how to better support students to help hold a more supportive space. Triggers in a yoga studio, many wouldn't think of. Listen for an enlightening journey toward healing and empowerment through yoga. Liz explains how yoga serves as a powerful tool for trauma recovery..

Drawing on her lived experience and studies in yoga therapy. Liz explores how mindful yoga practices can support holistic well-being. Especially for those navigating trauma, anxiety, or conditions like ADHD.  Whether you're a yoga teacher. A student, or curious about how yoga can support your mental and emotional health. This episode shares valuable yoga insights and tools . For integrating yoga practices into everyday life.

Key Topics:

• The impact of PTSD on the brain and how yoga can aid nervous system recovery
• How candles, incense, and even certain language can be hidden triggers in class
• Why trauma-aware teaching is more than avoiding physical adjustments
• How to be more mindful and inclusive in your classes
• The 4 letter word to avoid using, that's not well known to be a trigger.
• What “trauma-aware” is and why assuming every class is, can be harmful
• The importance of mindfulness in yoga and learning to “read the room” as a teacher
• Liz’s personal yoga journey and how it’s reshaped her teaching philosophy

This episode is for you if:

• You’re a yoga teacher looking to teach with more sensitivity and awareness
• You’re navigating trauma, stress, or anxiety and seeking more information 
• You believe yoga is more than poses, it's part of holistic health. 

Links: DSM5 Trauma Defined

 Content Warning: This episode discusses trauma, PTSD, and house fires. Please listen with care. If you're in Australia and need support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Important disclaimer: about the words “healing,” “recovery” and “therapeutic”: These terms are used throughout this podcast and accompanying content in a general, educational and experiential sense. They are not intended to imply or guarantee that yoga, yoga therapy, somatic practices or any other practice will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent trauma, PTSD, anxiety or any other medical or mental health condition. Individual experiences and outcomes vary. This content is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical, psychological or other professional healthcare. Please seek advice from an appropriately qualified health professional regarding your individual circumstances.

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What if the thing holding you back as a yoga teacher wasn’t your knowledge, but your mindset?  Liz Albanis joined by Karen Fabian. Karen Fabian is an experienced yoga teacher, anatomy educator and author. 

Whether you're a new teacher feeling overwhelmed . Or an experienced practitioner ready to go deeper. This episode delivers useful tools and mindset shifts. To help you transform your teaching from the inside out.

About the Guest

Karen is the founder of Bare Bones Yoga. With over 20 years of teaching experience. And a background in rehabilitative counselling and healthcare administration. Karen brings a science-based yet practical approach to anatomy. Karen is an author of 3 books. To explore how yoga teachers can step into their full potential. By building both anatomical understanding and authentic self-belief.
Karen empowers yoga teachers across the globe to develop clarity. Confidence, and competence through her Yoga Anatomy Blueprint Learning Program. Karen offers yoga insights and tools.

Key Topics & Takeaways

• Karen's persona; yoga journey and how it reshaped her career.
• Mindfulness in Yoga
• Why mindset is the common barrier for yoga teachers. 
• The “walk and talk” teaching style and how to build confidence getting off the mat.
•  Common limiting beliefs in yoga teachers and how to reframe them. 
• The real reason many teachers feel the need to change sequences every week. 
• Teaching “safe” yoga: myth vs. reality. 
• How to understand and apply anatomy cues with confidence. 
• Karen’s 10-step blueprint for learning anatomy in a practical, memorable way.
• The importance of action-oriented cueing and watching your students. 
• Why we need to rethink negative framing. 
• How to use frameworks instead of memorizing scripts. 
• Healthy detachment, self-inquiry, and the power of reflection after teaching

Connect with Karen

Website: https://www.barebonesyoga.com

Instagram: @barebonesyoga

Important disclaimer: about the words “healing,” “recovery” and “therapeutic”: These terms are used throughout this podcast and accompanying content in a general, educational and experiential sense. They are not intended to imply or guarantee that yoga, yoga therapy, somatic practices or any other practice will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent trauma, PTSD, anxiety or any other medical or mental health condition. Individual experiences and outcomes vary. This content is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical, psychological or other professional healthcare. Please seek advice from an appropriately qualified health professional regarding your individual circumstances.

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Liz shares her personal experiences of trauma survival. Insights into how yoga aids trauma recovery and resilience. As part of holistic wellness plan for mental health. Also shedding light on trauma awareness.

On 11 January 2024, Liz's life changed in an instant. In this emotional and episode, she shares the story of the night her neighbour’s house went up in flames. So close that we she and her family only minutes to escape. It was the second fire she had survived, and it ended up sparking the inspiration for this podcast.

This episode isn’t about reliving trauma for sympathy. It’s about creating, awareness. Helping other survivors know they're not alone.  Liz talk about fear, guilt, and the emotional aftermath, but also the gratitude, the lessons, and the transformation that emerged from the ashes.

Whether you’ve experienced trauma, supported someone who has, or just want to understand how yoga supports us when life gets raw and real, this conversation is for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Why trauma doesn’t always look the way people expect—and why it’s valid even if you “escaped” physically unharmed.
• How a single moment can completely shift your identity and purpose.
• The role yoga really plays when facing life’s most terrifying moments.
• Why it's okay to grieve, even when others say “it could’ve been worse.”
• How first responders showed up with selfless bravery—and what that taught me about service.
• The long tail of trauma and the ongoing process of recovery.

Content Warning:
This episode contains personal accounts of house fires and may be triggering for some listeners. Please listen with care. If you're in Australia and need support, contact Lifeline on 13 11 14.

Important disclaimer: about the words “healing,” “recovery” and “therapeutic”: These terms are used throughout this podcast and accompanying content in a general, educational and experiential sense. They are not intended to imply or guarantee that yoga, yoga therapy, somatic practices or any other practice will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent trauma, PTSD, anxiety or any other medical or mental health condition. Individual experiences and outcomes vary. This content is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical, psychological or other professional healthcare. Please seek advice from an appropriately qualified health professional regarding your individual circumstances.

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Liz Albanis speaks with  Justine Janssen. A senior  yoga teacher.  Former owner of three yoga studios, mentor, retreat facilitator. A lifelong student now training in holistic counselling and somatics. This heartfelt and powerful conversation is for yoga teachers, practitioners, and anyone interested in the deeper dimensions of yoga. Especially those curious about trauma-informed practice. The evolution of teaching styles, and how yoga helps us find resilience through change. Liz and Justine dive into the real and raw journey of being a teacher and student of yoga. From running packed power yoga studios. To finding grounding in personalised, somatic and one-on-one healing practices. Justine shares her path from Vinyasa to a more integrative and therapeutic approach. Reflecting on the need for nervous system awareness, authentic teaching, and deep inner listening.

Key Topics 

Justine’s personal yoga journey

The importance of adapting yoga for individual bodies and experiences

Moving from large studio classes to one-on-one and small group healing work

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), Reiki, and somatics explained in everyday terms

The evolution of teaching in a post-COVID world and why community still matters

Justine emphasises the importance of mindfulness in yoga

Advice for yoga teachers navigating professional or personal change 

Holistic wellbeing

https://www.australianreikiconnection.au/reik-in-australian-hospital-settings https://australiantappinginstitute.com.au/

 Justine is a highly regarded senior Australian yoga teacher. Justine has 20 years of yoga facilitation experience, inclusive of over a decade of owning and operating three of her own yoga studios. Throughout her career, Justine has developed and nurtured yoga communities, written and facilitated yoga teacher trainings, run retreats within Australia and internationally mentored yoga teachers. Worked one-on-one with clients and groups. Including corporate schools and Australian and local representative level sporting teams. https://www.remedydaily.org/ IG FB Youtube Souladvisor https://embodywellbeingonline.podia.com

Important disclaimer: about the words “healing,” “recovery” and “therapeutic”: These terms are used throughout this podcast and accompanying content in a general, educational and experiential sense. They are not intended to imply or guarantee that yoga, yoga therapy, somatic practices or any other practice will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent trauma, PTSD, anxiety or any other medical or mental health condition. Individual experiences and outcomes vary. This content is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical, psychological or other professional healthcare. Please seek advice from an appropriately qualified health professional regarding your individual circumstances.

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Liz chats with Michelle Diener, to explore the hidden dangers of everyday toxins and their impact on our health. Including their role in hormone disruption, chronic illness, and breast cancer risk.  She is naturopath, building biologist, and certified low-tox coach. Through 1:1 coaching, group education and in-home assessments, she helps people achieve better health and wellbeing, and reduce the risk of disease in the future. By working with them to reduce the amount of toxins in their home and body. To get the toxins out and keep them out and to support their body’s natural detox pathways. Michelle shares the heartbreaking story of losing her sister to breast cancer at just 38. and how that loss sparked her mission to educate others about low-tox living. Together, they unpack the science behind environmental toxins. Offer practical, affordable changes to reduce toxic load. Support mental health, and protect the body's natural detox pathways. Whether you're navigating perimenopause. Parenting young children. Or simply want to prevent disease and reclaim your energy. This conversation will leave you feeling informed and empowered. 

Michelle’s journey began with the devastating loss of her sister to breast cancer. She now helps others reduce their risk through education and personalised assessments.

Key Topics Covered:

• The “Three Ps”—pesticides, plastics, and perfumes. Are major sources of toxins that disrupt hormones. And  linked to breast cancer and other chronic illnesses.
• Emotional stress and guilt about past choices can also impact mental health. As Michelle reminds us, “When you know better, you do better.”
• More healthcare professionals are beginning to acknowledge the link between toxins, hormonal changes And diseases like breast cancer. A hopeful shift in mainstream medicine.
• Michelle offers 3 simple tips to reduce toxins in your home. That won't break the bank and are possible for those who are time poor.

Pot Plant Scientific Studies:

Cummings, B.E., & Waring, M.S. (2019). Potted plants do not improve indoor air quality: a review and analysis of reported VOC removal efficiencies. Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology, 30, 253–261.

Wolverton, B.C., Johnson, A., & Bounds, K. (1989). Interior Landscape Plants for Indoor Air Pollution Abatement. NASA, John C. Stennis Space Center.

Air Filter:

Winix https://ausclimate.com.au/

Connect with Michelle:

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Facebook Group:

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Important disclaimer: about the words “healing,” “recovery” and “therapeutic”: These terms are used throughout this podcast and accompanying content in a general, educational and experiential sense. They are not intended to imply or guarantee that yoga, yoga therapy, somatic practices or any other practice will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent trauma, PTSD, anxiety or any other medical or mental health condition. Individual experiences and outcomes vary. This content is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical, psychological or other professional healthcare. Please seek advice from an appropriately qualified health professional regarding your individual circumstances.

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Liz speaks with senior yoga teacher and therapist Lisa Weller based in Brisbane, Australia. With over 20 years of yoga experience. Lisa shares how her yoga practice has evolved into a spiritual and holistic lifestyle. Far beyond poses on a mat. Together, they discuss the intersection of Ayurveda and Yoga. Adapting your practice to your energy levels. How yoga can support the nervous system during real-life challenges like natural disasters.

Yoga is a Spiritual and Holistic Lifestyle Lisa defines yoga as a way of connecting mind, body, and spirit. And shares how it informs everything. From how we breathe to how we eat and live.

Ayurveda and Yoga Work Hand in Hand Lisa explains how understanding her dosha helped her personalise her yoga. Feel more balanced across seasons, moods, and life stages.

Your Practice Should Meet Your Needs. Learn how to honour your body's daily energy by choosing stillness. Strength, or something in between. Without guilt or rigid expectations.

Yoga for Nervous System Support is Real. Lisa recounts how yoga helped her regulate stress and exhaustion. After surviving both floods and Cyclone Alfred. 

The Importance of Walking Your Talk. Lisa gives advice for people considering undertaking yoga teacher training. Lisa shares why it's essential for yoga teachers to embody what they teach.

About this episode's guest: Lisa Weller’s teaching is rooted in the sacred practice of coming home to oneself. Her classes offer a grounded, nurturing space where students are invited to deepen their inner awareness and feel supported. Physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Drawing from her strong foundation in Hatha yoga, Lisa honours traditional teachings. While weaving in the  wisdom of Yin (Chinese medicine and myo-fascial release), Restorative yoga, and pre/postnatal support. Through intentional, meditative movement and breath, Lisa guides students to explore their unique bodies, honour skeletal variation, and cultivate self-trust. Whether holding a deeply restorative posture or flowing mindfully through asana, her essence is to create space for presence, calm, and deep connection. Beyond the mat.

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Important disclaimer: about the words “healing,” “recovery” and “therapeutic”: These terms are used throughout this podcast and accompanying content in a general, educational and experiential sense. They are not intended to imply or guarantee that yoga, yoga therapy, somatic practices or any other practice will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent trauma, PTSD, anxiety or any other medical or mental health condition. Individual experiences and outcomes vary. This content is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical, psychological or other professional healthcare. Please seek advice from an appropriately qualified health professional regarding your individual circumstances.

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Have you ever struggled with a yoga pose and wondered, Why can’t I do this when others can? You’re not alone. Many people assume that flexibility and strength are the only factors in yoga poses. The truth is your unique bone structure plays a huge role in what poses feel accessible. Or impossible!

In this episode, Liz shares her personal experience struggling with Wheel Pose. AKA Urdhva Dhanurasana. And what she learned about skeletal variation. The reason why some poses will never feel right, no matter how hard you try. If you’ve ever felt frustrated by a pose that doesn’t seem to work for your body. This episode will help you understand why. And why that’s completely okay.

Key Topics Covered:

     Why Some Yoga Poses Feel Impossible

• How skeletal structure, not effort, determines flexibility and mobility.
• Why yoga alignment is not universal.

 The Myth of "Perfect" Yoga Alignment

• Why traditional yoga cues don’t work for every body type.
• The difference between skeletal compression vs. muscular limitation. Which explains why some poses are impossible.

Strength vs. Structure: Wheel Pose vs. Crow Pose

• What's stopping you? Is it physical or mental?
• Why strength wasn’t the issue. Instead my bone structure was.
• How I finally got into Wheel Pose, but why it felt awful.
• Wheel pose requirements.

Ahimsa & Honouring Your Body’s Limits

• Why forcing a pose can lead to injury and chronic pain.
• How teachers can empower students with variations instead of rigid alignment cues.

What Yoga Teachers Need to Know About Anatomy

• Why most teacher training programs don’t teach skeletal variation.
• The importance of learning how to adapt poses for different bodies. To make yoga more accessible and inclusive.

Episode Summary

Not all yoga poses are meant for every body. That’s okay! In this episode, Liz shares how understanding skeletal variation completely changed her approach to yoga. Both as a student and a teacher.

Liz explains why some poses will never feel right for you. The harm of forcing “perfect” alignment. Why listening to your body is the most important yoga practice. Whether you’re a yoga student frustrated by certain poses. Or a teacher looking to make your classes more inclusive. This episode will give you a fresh perspective on how to honour your body’s unique structure.

Important disclaimer: about the words “healing,” “recovery” and “therapeutic”: These terms are used throughout this podcast and accompanying content in a general, educational and experiential sense. They are not intended to imply or guarantee that yoga, yoga therapy, somatic practices or any other practice will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent trauma, PTSD, anxiety or any other medical or mental health condition. Individual experiences and outcomes vary. This content is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical, psychological or other professional healthcare. Please seek advice from an appropriately qualified health professional regarding your individual circumstances.

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 Liz sits down with Melinda Ferrier, a  professional organiser.  If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by “stuff”. Struggled to let go. Or wondered if decluttering could actually improve your well-being. This episode is for you!

Decluttering is a Mindset Shift. Understanding why we hold onto things is the key to long-term transformation and preventing re-cluttering.

Clutter Affects Your Mental Health. Decluttering for ADHD and Trauma.  Plus major life transitions. Scientific research on the mental and emotional effects of a clutter-free space

The KonMari Method Empowers Intentional Living. 

Decluttering Tips Simple steps. How expressing gratitude can make letting go easier. Why reducing visual stimuli is important.

Clutter and Elevated Cortisol Levels: 
Home Tours Correlate with Daily Patterns of Mood and Cortisol . link Kastner, S., & Ungerleider, L. G. (2000). "Interactions of Top-Down and Bottom-Up Mechanisms in Human Visual Cortex." Princeton Neuroscience Institute. link  Time Management Article Link

About this episode’s guest: Melinda Ferrier is a Professional Organiser, Certified KonMari Consultant, and former Psychologist based in Launceston, Tasmania. Mel offers comprehensive online services. Including the signature "Declutter Your Home and Life" 12-week coaching program, blending mindset coaching, KonMari principles, and psychological insights to empower individuals to reclaim their spaces and lives.  https://melinda-ferrier.mykajabi.com/checklist Explore Mel's 12-week online group coaching program.  Book a free call to see if this program is the right fit for you. https://melinda-ferrier.mykajabi.com/Book-a-call  www.livelifeorganised.com.au https://www.facebook.com/livelifeorganisedtasmania/ https://www.instagram.com/live_life_organised/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/melinda-ferrier

Important disclaimer: about the words “healing,” “recovery” and “therapeutic”: These terms are used throughout this podcast and accompanying content in a general, educational and experiential sense. They are not intended to imply or guarantee that yoga, yoga therapy, somatic practices or any other practice will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent trauma, PTSD, anxiety or any other medical or mental health condition. Individual experiences and outcomes vary. This content is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical, psychological or other professional healthcare. Please seek advice from an appropriately qualified health professional regarding your individual circumstances.

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Liz sits down with yoga therapist, naturopath, and senior yoga teacher Rebel Tucker. To explore how yoga goes far beyond the poses. And can become a lifeline in times of adversity. Yoga is often misunderstood as just a physical practice. But its true power lies in its ability to heal the mind, regulate emotions, and build resilience. Rebel shares her personal journey with yoga. How it helped her through grief and loss. The deep philosophical roots that make yoga a powerful tool for transformation. This episode filled with wisdom for both teachers and students. Highlighting the real potential for personal transformation through yoga. How it can support healthy relationships, spiritual growth, and mental clarity.

Key Topics: 

Yoga as a Lifeline for Mental & Emotional Well-Being

• How yoga helped Rebel process grief and loss
• The profound impact of yoga on emotional resilience
• The journey of personal transformation through yoga starts with simplicity. Curiosity, and consistent practice.

Yoga Beyond the Poses: A Mind-Body-Spirit Connection

• The misconceptions about yoga as just a physical practice
• The true definition of yoga from ancient texts
• How yoga helps cultivate self-inquiry, acceptance, and peace

The Healing Power of Meditation & Breathwork

• How breath-work and meditation helped a client overcome chronic pain. See this article for more: https://yogaaustralia.org.au/yoga-for-pain-management/
• Why simple yoga techniques can have life-changing effects

Yoga Therapy vs. Yoga Teaching: What’s the Difference?

• What makes yoga therapy a tailored approach. 
• The importance of understanding scope of practice as a teacher

The Role of Yoga Australia and the Benefits of being a member.

Yoga is not a Religion it is a Spiritual Practice

• It’s an intuitional science that can support people of all beliefs. In cultivating healthy relationships with themselves and others.

Starting Your Own Yoga Journey

• Why flexibility isn’t required to begin and how to find the right class or practice that suits your needs

About this episode's Guest: Rebel Tucker is a yoga therapist, naturopath. And senior yoga teacher with over 40 years of experience. She runs a yoga studio on the Mid North Coast of NSW. Where she specialises in helping individuals restore well-being through the energetic body. Traditional yoga practices, and evidence-based methods. As a board member of Yoga Australia. Rebel is dedicated to the professional growth of the yoga community. And making yoga accessible to everyone.

https://yogarebel.com.au/

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In this episode, Liz share's her personal yoga journey. From her very first Bikram (hot yoga) class in 2011. To becoming a yoga teacher and eventually embracing a home practice. While she initially started yoga for fitness and flexibility. Liz soon discovered that its most profound benefits had nothing to do with weight loss or fancy poses. Tune in as Liz share's the unexpected ways yoga changed my life, helped her finally quit smoking.  Then led me to a career in wellness.

Key Topics Covered:

First Yoga Class & Early Misconceptions

Hooked on Bikram yoga for all the wrong reasons. The intense experience of practicing hot yoga I(40-degrees celsius). Why Liz thought yoga was about burning calories and flexibility

The Unexpected Benefits of Hatha Yoga

Quitting smoking after years of failed attempts. How yoga became a powerful tool for stress relief and mental resilience. The moment Liz realised yoga was about more than the physical poses

Breaking Free from Stereotypes

The shift from a studio-based practice to home practice. Why Liz no longer feesl the need to "do all the poses". Understanding that yoga is a state of being, not doing

The Evolution of My Teaching & Practice

Discovering other styles of Hatha Yoga. Such as Yin Yoga and Vinyasa yoga. My journey into teacher training and yoga therapy. Discovering yoga for mental health and integrating it into my work. How her approach to yoga has changed with time. Such as injuries, and self-awareness  Liz's home yoga practice. 

Yoga as a Tool for Self-Discovery

Lessons from Bakasana (Crow Pose) and the power of self-belief. How yoga mirrors our mindset and teaches us resilience. The real goal of yoga: cultivating happiness and reducing suffering

Episode Summary

Liz's journey with yoga started with a focus on the physical. But it became a powerful tool for self-growth, resilience, and mental well-being. In this episode, Liz shares the pivotal moments that shaped her practice. The myths she had to unlearn, and why yoga is so much more than asana. Whether you're new to yoga or looking to deepen your understanding. This episode offers insights into how a personalised practice can transform your life. On and off the mat.

Hey there I'm Liz Albanis 

I'm a Senior Yoga Teacher of over 12 years. Yoga Therapist in Training. Pilates and Barre Instructor, Personal Trainer . My approach focuses on helping people develop a home practice. That support their mental health. One that is accessible, portable and time efficient. That doesn't have to require a yoga mat.

After starting yoga for fitness. I quickly discovered its life-changing benefits beyond the poses. Now, I help others experience the transformational power of yoga. Whether through private coaching, online courses, or personalised programs tailored to individual needs.

Important disclaimer: about the words “healing,” “recovery” and “therapeutic”: These terms are used throughout this podcast and accompanying content in a general, educational and experiential sense. They are not intended to imply or guarantee that yoga, yoga therapy, somatic practices or any other practice will diagnose, treat, cure or prevent trauma, PTSD, anxiety or any other medical or mental health condition. Individual experiences and outcomes vary. This content is for general informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for personalised medical, psychological or other professional healthcare. Please seek advice from an appropriately qualified health professional regarding your individual circumstances.

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