The Living Well Pod

We’re popping in today not with a new episode, but with an announcement and special invitation for our listeners living with gastroparesis.Next month, Samantha will be hosting The Gastroparesis Reset Retreat. This online 2-day event will be focused on helping those with gastroparesis find more ease, freedom, and joy despite the diagnosis.Sessions will include:* Making Space for Grief* Alleviating the Fear of Food* The Gut-Brain Connection* Building Your Joy ToolkitPlus, a live hypnotherapy session and dedicated time to share, ask questions, and get help with what feels most challenging for you. All in a supportive, welcoming space with others who understand what you’re going through.Dates: September 19 and 20 (US) / September 20 and 21 (Australia)Times: 4pm - 7pm EDT / 1pm - 4pm PDT / 6am - 9am AESTCost: ~$230 US / $310 AUS👉🏼 Register here.More details can be found in the post below:Questions? Email Samantha at [email protected]. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com

Crystal and Samantha explore what it means (and doesn't mean!) when things feel especially hard around our health, symptoms, and diagnoses. Where to Find UsCrystal:* YouTube: @csaltrelli* Instagram: @csaltrelli* Website: www.LivingWellWithGastroparesis.comSamantha:* Newsletter: thrivingwithgastroparesis.substack.com* Website: www.transformative-psych.comTheme music from Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-youLicense code: LTNISOMTFHZIIXYY This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com

Crystal sits down with Missy Maiorano to ask an important question, one that has the potential to completely change how you relate to chronic symptoms, anxiety, and more: What are you really afraid of? Where To Find UsMissy's Website: www.missymaioranocoaching.comCrystal's Website: www.LivingWellWithGastroparesis.comSubscribe on Substackhttps://www.crystalsaltrelli.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com

Crystal, Samantha, and Stef sit down to compare notes on what they're seeing as gastroparesis coaches, including misunderstandings, "un-diagnoses," and the growing trend toward invasive interventions.Where To Find UsCrystal's Website: www.LivingWellWithGastroparesis.comSamantha's Website: www.transformative-psych.comStef's Instagram: @stef.mairaSubscribe on Substackhttps://www.crystalsaltrelli.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com

After our last episode, Samantha heard from a client who said that our conversation left her confused… and even kind of angry. When we discussed it “not mattering” to our experience whether gastroparesis went away, it felt rather blasé to her. Maybe a little dismissive. So we dig into what we actually mean by that — and how it can lighten the mental weight that so many of us carry around living with gastroparesis. We talk about the white-knuckled grip we often have on needing gastroparesis to go away before we can feel okay. Why the question, "How do I get there?" doesn't have a step-by-step answer. And how building confidence that you can handle whatever comes up changes the experience, even when the condition itself stays the same.If you also felt frustrated or confused by our last episode, this one’s for you. Resources Mentioned:- What's in Your "I Can't Handle" Bucket?- Please consider supporting this work with a paid Substack subscription. Paid subscribers also receive access to a monthly Q&A with Crystal, starting in June.- Register here for Samantha's free webinar on Monday, May 18th (US) / Tuesday, May 19th (Australia). The topic will be "What is healing?"Connect with us: Subscribe at thelivingwellpod.com to get episodes and content in your inbox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com

In this episode, Crystal shares a recent realization: connecting her gastroparesis to hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome made her wonder if this is simply how her body is made—and surprisingly, that thought brought relief rather than disappointment.Crystal and Samantha explore what that relief reveals about the hidden stories we often carry around personal responsibility, control, and what it means to "fix" ourselves.If you've ever felt exhausted by trying to change your circumstances, or wondered if accepting your condition and still wanting it to go away could somehow coexist, this episode is for you.Resources Mentioned:- Crystal's recent newsletter on the three layers of gastroparesis- Living Well with Gastroparesis Program- Samantha's Thriving with Gastroparesis community and one-on-one coaching: transformative-psych.comConnect with us: Subscribe at thelivingwellpod.com to get episodes and content in your inbox This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com

In this episode, Crystal discusses what happened when she shared her perspective on how to best support gastroparesis patients in a room full of gastroparesis experts... and why she stands by what she said despite it "going over like a lead balloon." Subscribe for free to get future episodes and related content right in your inbox: http://thelivingwellpod.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com

Hi there! We’re popping in with a special episode to share what’s been going on in our worlds, including personal health updates and new research that holds exciting possibilities for those living with gastroparesis and other functional GI disorders.You’ll hear about Samantha’s work with her Thriving with Gastroparesis group, Crystal’s rewrite of Living Well with Gastroparesis, and the discoveries that have re-energized our passion for this work. We explore what the latest studies are saying about the gut-brain connection, perception, and symptom experience, and why it’s such an encouraging time for our community.Episode Links:* Samantha’s Thriving With Gastroparesis Community* Subscribe on SubstackTheme music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-youLicense code: LTNISOMTFHZIIXYYThis is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com

Welcome to the Season Two finale! In this episode, we talk about how easy it is to get caught up in doing things the “right way” when it comes to our health and well-being — and how much freedom there is in letting that go.We reflect on the experiences and insights that kept bringing us back to this theme all season long, from hearing the many different paths our guests have taken to live well, to noticing how much lighter this podcast felt once we stopped trying to get it “right.”We explore:* Why chasing the “right way” often leads to more struggle, not less* Trusting your own wisdom instead of searching for the perfect blueprint* How curiosity opens the door to new possibilities* What’s next for the showAs always, thank you so much for being here. Make sure you’re subscribed on Substack so you’ll know when new episodes drop—including a special between-seasons surprise coming this summer!Episode Links:* Samantha’s Thriving With Gastroparesis Community* Subscribe on SubstackTheme music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-youLicense code: LTNISOMTFHZIIXYY This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com

In today’s episode, we sit down with coach Sarie Taylor, who is currently undergoing treatment for stage three breast cancer. Sarie tells us how she went from being hospitalized due to debilitating anxiety and panic to deeply seeing that worry is never useful — not even when it comes to serious diagnoses and health challenges.Sarie speaks candidly about navigating cancer treatment without falling into hypervigilance, handling the ups and downs of her emotional experience, what she does when loved ones don’t understand, why she no longer sees her body as the enemy, and lots more.This is one of our favorite conversations so far, and we’re excited to share Sarie’s incredible insights with you.Episode Links:* Sari’s Website & Instagram* Samantha’s Thriving With Gastroparesis Community* Subscribe on SubstackTheme music from #Uppbeathttps://uppbeat.io/t/ben-johnson/cant-stop-chasing-youLicense code: LTNISOMTFHZIIXYY This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.crystalsaltrelli.com