In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Grace Secker, a passionate psychotherapist and chronic pain coach specializing in the intricate connection between the mind and body. Grace shares her personal journey from experiencing chronic pain and trauma to discovering transformative healing methods that integrate emotional awareness with physical well-being. Listeners will gain valuable insights into how unresolved emotions can manifest as physical pain and learn practical tools to foster a healthier relationship with themselves.
- Grace's early inspiration to become a therapist stemmed from her own experiences with depression, anxiety, and trauma as a teenager.
- The disconnect between mental and physical health in traditional medical training often overlooks the mind-body connection.
- Chronic pain can be a manifestation of unresolved emotional trauma, often exacerbated by stressors in life.
- The concept of trauma includes both "big T" traumas (e.g., abuse, loss) and "little t" traumas (e.g., emotional neglect, bullying).
- Understanding one's "window of tolerance" is crucial for recognizing how individuals respond to stress and trauma.
- Pain reprocessing therapy focuses on retraining the brain to stop sending danger signals to the body, allowing for emotional healing.
- Somatic practices, including breathwork and mindfulness, help individuals reconnect with their bodies and emotions.
- Grace emphasizes the importance of building a better relationship with oneself to foster healing and emotional regulation.
- Story of a participant in Grace's program who overcame debilitating symptoms through the mind-body healing method.
- Explore your own emotional landscape and consider how unresolved feelings may be impacting their physical health.
Connect with Grace Secker:
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- Free nervous system guide
- Virtual appointment link
- Grace’s Podcast: Heal with Grace
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