Heal with Grace

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Heal With Grace is a podcast that invites listeners into the world of holistic healing. Hosted by Grace Secker, a trained holistic psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and nervous system coach, each episode delves into the interconnected realms of mental, physical, and spiritual health. The podcast offers a unique blend of personal stories, professional insights, and practical tools for healing.

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33. Using Ayurveda to build resiliency in your body with Kristen Timchak

Aug 13 2024 35 mins  
In this episode of the Heal with Grace Podcast, host Grace welcomes Kristen Timchak, a nervous system coach, Ayurvedic educator, and host of the Nourish Nervous System Podcast. Kristen shares her journey in Ayurveda, somatic practices, and how these disciplines have helped her manage her life and health, particularly her experience with Hashimoto's disease. She explains the basics

32. 3 tips to get you through a flare or hard time in your healing

Aug 06 2024 25 mins  
In this episode, Grace provides valuable insights and practical advice on how to navigate and cope with flares in health or challenging periods in life. They discuss the concept of catastrophising, a cognitive distortion that can increase stress and anxiety, and offer strategies to become aware of and manage it. The importance of slowing down, finding safety within the body and min

31. How to know which nervous system state you're in

Jul 30 2024 33 mins  
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace explores how to identify the state of your nervous system using the polyvagal theory. Introduced by Dr. Stephen Porges in 1994, the polyvagal theory categorises the nervous system into three states: ventral vagal (green zone), sympathetic (yellow zone), and dorsal vagal (red zone). Grace explains how each state impacts mental, p

30. Intuitive Eating and healing your relationship with food

Jul 23 2024 53 mins  
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, we welcome guest Jenn Baswick, an intuitive nutritionist, to discuss her approach to overcoming binge eating, overeating, and emotional eating. Jenn shares her personal journey from clean eating to binge eating and finally finding balance through intuitive eating. The conversation delves into identifying disordered eating patterns, th

29. How to know if your pain is physical or psychologically based

Jul 16 2024 28 mins  
In this episode, we delve into the concept of neuroplastic pain, a phenomenon where psychological rather than structural causes drive chronic pain. I share my personal experiences and insights into pain reprocessing therapy (PRT), the importance of regulating the nervous system, and the role of mental and emotional health in healing. Learn how symptoms like migraines, fibromyalgia,

28. Gut Feelings: Unraveling the Connection Between Gut Health and Mental Well-Being

Jul 09 2024 42 mins  
In this episode of the 'Heal with Grace' podcast, I welcome Dr. Heather Finley, a registered dietitian with a doctorate in clinical nutrition, to discuss the intricate connections between gut health, mental health, and chronic illnesses. Dr. Finley shares her personal journey through years of GI issues and how she discovered the benefits of functional nutrition. The conversation co

27. What to do when you're feeling stuck in healing

Jul 02 2024 28 mins  
The episode emphasizes the non-linear nature of healing, the importance of being present in the process rather than fixated on outcomes, and offers practical tips for moving through stuckness, such as making intentional shifts, reflecting through journaling, and avoiding rash decisions. In this episode, I share a personal journey of struggling with resistance and feeling stuck in v

26. What holistic chiropractic work looks like

Jun 25 2024 64 mins  
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, guest host Liana, a holistic therapist, interviews Dr. Chandler Collins, a holistic chiropractor. Dr. Collins shares his journey to becoming a chiropractor, motivated by a persistent injury. He explains his unique approach to holistic chiropractic care that integrates muscle testing, addressing emotional traumas, and coordinating vari

25. How to get back to the activities you love when healing chronic pain & fatigue

Jun 18 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, hosts Grace and Liana discuss strategies for getting back to the activities you love while recovering from chronic pain and chronic fatigue. They introduce the concept of pacing, which involves gradually increasing activity levels to avoid post-exertional malaise and to build confidence. The conversation highlights the importance of a

24. How to create your own authentic messages of safety

Jun 11 2024 56 mins  
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace interviews Vanessa Blackstone, the executive director of the Pain Psychology Center. Vanessa, who has a background in social work and is a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, shares her journey from dealing with her own chronic pain to becoming a therapist in pain reprocessing therapy (PRT). They delve into the conc