Why You’re Ready to Help Others Heal

Registration for my 2015 Mind-Body Coach Training is open! Which makes me think back to the very beginning… In my early twenties, I spent most of my time lying on the couch, unable to wear underwear, jeans, or even use the restroom without pain. I felt hopeless. I was struggling with vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor… Continue reading Why You’re Ready to Help Others Heal

Learn the Tools, Lose the Pelvic Pain

When I got pregnant, I was a little nervous about a lot of things. You know, impending motherhood, the major life transition ahead, giving birth, etc. I was really nervous, however, about pelvic pain. I tried to pretend I wasn’t, because, well, denial comes naturally. However, I couldn’t ignore the small voice in my head… Continue reading Learn the Tools, Lose the Pelvic Pain

Love the Shadow, Heal the Body

Mind-body healing happens when you recognize and embrace your shadow.  Carl Jung describes the shadow like this: “The shadow is the negative side of the personality, the sum of all those unpleasant qualities we like to hide, together with the insufficiently developed functions and the contents of the personal unconscious…The shadow does not only consist of morally… Continue reading Love the Shadow, Heal the Body

3 Mind-Body Mistakes that Prevent Pain-Relief

Are you using a mind-body healing approach to create pain-relief and health? Then you might want to make sure you’re not making the three most common mistakes I see in my mind-body coaching practice. If you’ve read up on TMS or Mind-Body Syndrome , studied various mind-body healing resources, and still find yourself not quite experiencing… Continue reading 3 Mind-Body Mistakes that Prevent Pain-Relief

It’s All in Your Head, They Said…

This week, I visited a new doctor. It was just a routine appointment for everyday health upkeep, and yet, I found myself feeling nervous as I entered the exam room.  A simple appointment like this might seem sort of mundane, but for someone like myself, who used to suffer from chronic pain, it’s no small experience.… Continue reading It’s All in Your Head, They Said…

What Do You Want Help With in 2015?

It seems impossible, but 2014 is drawing to a close. Craziness! With that in mind, I want to take this opportunity to invite you to plan with me for 2015. I’m designing events and supportive resources for 2015, and I’d love to give you a sneak peek and get your input!  First, I’ll be opening… Continue reading What Do You Want Help With in 2015?

Sometimes Going it Alone Isn’t Possible

I can handle this. I can figure this out. I shouldn’t ask for help, because…(list a zillion reasons). I’m struggling, but I should be able to sort this out myself. I’ll just be a burden if I ask for help. If I admit how I’m really feeling, people will…(fill in the blank with thousands of… Continue reading Sometimes Going it Alone Isn’t Possible

Healing TMS or Mind-Body Syndrome

In April of 2014, I moved from Wyoming to Colorado. With a toddler. (I feel like that statement is an important addendum to pretty much everything. I used the restroom – with a toddler. I cooked dinner – with a toddler.) Moving is probably my least favorite thing, ever. EVER. Moving is not only stressful,… Continue reading Healing TMS or Mind-Body Syndrome

Worst Case Scenario

A Guest Post by Endorsed Mind-Body Coach Gail Kenny I used to spend much of my time worrying about the future and mulling over things that happened in the past.  Mind-body syndrome symptoms such as chronic pelvic pain, interstitial cystitis and vulvodynia are often the result of the body being in the fight, flight or… Continue reading Worst Case Scenario

Putting Mind-Body Healing to the Test

I think this blog post might be an ode to the mind-body healing process. I’ve been reflecting lately on how incredibly grateful I am to have learned what I’ve learned about my body, my emotions, and my inner wisdom. Ten years ago, I was in agony, suffering through each day, unable to live normally and… Continue reading Putting Mind-Body Healing to the Test