Vanessa shares powerful insights from her 10-year healing journey from Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, severe POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome), chronic pain, chronic migraine, IBS, and more. Chat starts: 0:24. Interview starts: 1:31 TIMESTAMPS:
Overview:
Vanessa from Canada landed her dream job in law enforcement and was newly engaged. Outwardly she was in peak health and strength in her 20s. Then she was hit by a unique pathogen and didn't recover (she'd later learn there was more to it). She had ups and downs, but over 7 years in ended up bed-bound in the hospital. And that is when she discovered a new approach.
I appreciate her genuine nature and her encouraging words, particularly those who are in a more severe state and/or who have tried neuroplasticity and have taken longer to heal. She is the real deal.
Friendly reminder:
Nothing is medical advice and nothing is meant to be "one-sized-fits-all." We are just sharing our stories.
TIMESTAMPS:
- 1:31 Intro
- 2:06 This is Vanessa's reason for sharing her story
- 3:15 Life before chronic illness
- 4:06 Where she was before the fall
- 5:23 The unique pathogen that triggered Vanessa's onset with chronic illness
- 7:53 How her loved ones came to her support
- 8:56 Her former symptoms and diagnoses - 9:06 I made a list
- 10:04 Experience with doctors
- 11:01 The chance encounter with her neurologist in the hospital that gave her an answer
- 12:43 Things she tried that didn't lead to lasting improvement
- 14:26 This popular diet gave her pancreatitis (and the list of things she tried)
- 15:20 Considering this was a deeper nervous system issue - and what she came across Googling from her hospital bed
- 16:13 Her lowest point
- 17:50 Overview of her functionality levels throughout her journey and the storm within the storm
- 19:33 How it took her longer than most -- some very encouraging words!
- 20:48 What coincided with her decision to try a neuroplasticity program (I love her compassionate and practical advice to others at 23:27)
- 25:08 The next phase of her journey: healing unresolved trauma
- 26:48 Why traditional talk therapy did NOT work for her
- 27:45 How Dr. Sarno's approach, the Curable neuroscience-based app for chronic pain, and a Flip N' Shift coach helped her
- 32:26 How Vanessa dealt with setbacks along the way
- 35:07 Being real - the myth of 100% and the reality
- 36:38 Listening to our bodies instead of doing THIS (I want to frame her quote at 37:02)
- 37:47 Vanessa's life on the other side and the most IMPORTANT thing she can now do (38:38 hit really close to home!!)
- 39:36 Final words of wisdom (love what she says at 41:04)
- 43:52 How Vanessa is now helping others on their healing journey (note: she is independent from any program)
- 47:50 We loop back and talk about how gratitude has played a role in her healing journey and continued wellbeing (her Instagram, after all, is @yourgratefulguide)
- 49:54 Aside 'real-talk' chat we had and goodbyes
Transcript coming soon: healwithliz.com
How to reach Vanessa (I have gotten to know her and have heard wonderful things about her coaching):
thegratefulv.com
/ yourgratefulguide
Links:
DNRS (the Dynamic Neural Retraining System - neuroplasticity program): retrainingtheb...
Curable mobile app: www.curablehea...
Flip N Shift: flipnshift.com
Dr. Sarno and TMS: www.docdoc.com... www.thecurefor...
For more health recovery inspiration:
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Sidenote:
We actually recorded this interview August 3. I got busy with a new side job and the fundraiser I'm doing with my friend Raelan Agle.
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