What's Your Body Trying to Tell You? How Emotional Issues Become Physical Pain
On today’s episode, I sit down with Wellness Engineer and Certified Functional Medicine Coach Jane Hogan, who reversed her crippling disease through natural solutions.
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The Body's Language: Listening to Symptoms
Jane Hogan's personal journey with a crippling disease serves as a powerful testament to the body's innate wisdom. She emphasizes the significance of paying attention to the messages our bodies convey through symptoms. Often, physical manifestations of pain and inflammation are linked to unresolved emotional issues, trauma, and nervous system dysregulation. By tuning into these signals and addressing the underlying causes, we can facilitate true healing.
Shifting from Victimhood to Empowerment
Our discussion addresses the idea of shifting from a victim mentality to one of empowerment. By taking responsibility for our thoughts, emotions, and actions, we can create an environment conducive to healing. This shift in perspective allows us to reframe challenges as opportunities for growth and expansion, fostering resilience and inner strength.
The Mind-Body Connection: Thoughts, Emotions, and Physical Health
Jane delves into the mechanistic view of health prevalent in society and advocates for a paradigm shift in how we understand the impact of emotions on chronic health issues. She explains how our thoughts create feelings and vibrations in the body, influencing the nervous system and determining whether we feel safe or in need of protection. By recognizing the metaphysical representation of physical symptoms and behavioral patterns, we can begin to address the underlying emotional roots of our ailments.
Embodiment Tools: Breathwork and Movement
Jane emphasizes the power of embodiment tools, such as breathwork and movement, in releasing stuck energy and promoting healing. By using the breath as a loving hug or attention to areas of pain or stuckness, we can facilitate the flow of energy through the body. Prioritizing self-care and being present in the moment allows us to tap into the transformative potential of these practices, empowering us to become our best selves.
Functional Medicine: A Holistic Approach to Health
We also touch on the principles of functional medicine, a holistic approach that seeks to identify and address the root causes of health issues. By acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit, functional medicine recognizes the impact of life experiences on overall well-being. Health coaches play a crucial role in facilitating lifestyle changes and supporting individuals on their healing journeys, backed by the scientific understanding of the mind-body connection.
This is an enlightening and quite possibly life-changing conversation, I’m sure you’ll find quite valuable.
Timestamps
06:30 Childhood messages triggered trauma, prompting inner work.
09:10 Addressing physical and emotional symptoms, self-awareness.
22:25 Generational nurturing impact on personal development.
29:02 US healthcare needs to focus on prevention.
30:50 Recognizing the importance of self-expression for healing.
37:38 Embracing breathwork to shift energy.
43:25 Overcoming blocks, functional medicine coaching explained.
45:00 Health coaching facilitates lifestyle changes for accountability.
Key Takeaways:
• Our physical symptoms are often messages from our bodies, indicating a need to address underlying emotional and spiritual imbalances.
• Breathwork and embodiment tools can help us release stuck energy, alleviate pain, and promote overall well-being.
• Embracing personal responsibility and shifting our perspective from victim to empowered creator is crucial for true healing and growth.