Emotional Drivers Behind Our Ailments: Learning How the Body Speaks - Episode 03
Welcome to the first episode of The Mind Change Podcast Emotional Drivers series, where every other week, Heather McKean will be discussing the emotional drivers behind our ailments.
In this episode, Heather explores the intricate connection between the mind and body, focusing on how emotions impact physical well-being. Using the MindChange Method, she uncovers how traumatic experiences are stored in the subconscious and manifest as physical symptoms. Understanding this mind-body connection allows us to resolve past traumas and improve health.
After undergoing multiple back surgeries, Heather continued to experience chronic back pain. It wasn't until she realized the need to address the underlying cause of her pain that she began her healing journey. Throughout the episode, Heather emphasizes the ancient wisdom of treating the whole person, integrating the body and soul. This holistic approach to health, which has been echoed throughout history, links specific ailments to emotional and life experiences, and has played a vital role in her own healing.
Heather emphasizes the importance of listening to the body's messages and recognizing the escalation chain when those messages are ignored. The body's communication intensifies from psychological awareness to mild disruptions and acute physical disturbances, eventually leading to chronic conditions or extreme measures.
By listening to this episode, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the mind-body connection and how emotions influence physical health. Learn how to heal and make profound shifts in well-being by addressing past experiences, rewriting limiting beliefs, and strengthening personal boundaries. Uncover tools for addressing emotional drivers of illness.
⚠️ The emotional drivers discussed offer insights into common patterns observed in personal and client experiences. They are not intended for diagnosis, but emphasize understanding childhood programming, reframing memories, and taking responsibility for rewriting one's own narrative.
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Episode topics:
🎙️ Welcome to The Mind Change Podcast! (00:00)
📣 Unveiling the Language of the Subconscious Mind (01:04)
⚡️ Impact of Chronic Trauma on the Body (02:09)
🧠 Connecting Mental and Physical Wellbeing: Then and Now (03:50)
📚 Influential Authors on Heather's Journey to Well-being (06:01)
🌱 Healing Lower Back Pain through Past Resolutions (06:54)
🔍 Exploring the Depths of Pain (08:20)
🛠️ Tools for Addressing Emotional Drivers of Illness (09:26)
🌊 The Journey of Body Communication: Unaddressed Emotions (11:15)
🤕 Emotional Drivers Behind a Broken Arm (13:01)
💪 Mind Change Case Study: Overcoming Lyme Disease (14:12)
⚠️ Important Note: Weekly Themes & Insights (21:59)
Mentioned resources:
Heal Your Body - Book by Louise Hay
The Secret Language of Your Body - Book by Inna Segal
Feelings Buried Alive Never Die - Book by Karol K. Truman
The Body Keeps Score - Book by Dr. Bessel van der Kolk
When The Body Says No - Book by Dr. Gabor Maté
The Mindbody Prescription - Book by Dr. John E. Sarno
German New Medicine - Created by Dr. med. Ryke Geerd Hamer