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Pain recovery coach Laura Haraka is joined by guest expert Kristy Kuecken, a somatic practitioner and addiction counselor. Together, they explore what it means to be in the middle of healing, how permission softens the nervous system, and why compassion, movement, and curiosity matter just as much as tracking progress. Connect with Kristy: https://mindbodemotion.wixsite.com/mindbodemotion Visit Laura Haraka’s website: ⁠https://www.feeltoheal.live/⁠ Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: ⁠https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle⁠

Pain recovery coach Laura Haraka is joined by guest expert Dr. Nir Brosh, a physician specializing in neuroplastic pain. They explore how chronic symptoms develop through nervous system dysregulation, why pain can persist despite normal tests, and how brain–body approaches support lasting healing. Get in touch with Dr Brosh: http://drbrosh.com Visit Laura Haraka’s website: https://www.feeltoheal.live/ Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

Evelyn Hecht, pelvic physical therapist, chronic pain specialist, and Pelvic Sense founder. With 25+ years in pelvic health, she breaks down how pain neuroscience, central sensitization, and nervous system regulation transform recovery for urinary urgency, painful sex, interstitial cystitis, endometriosis pain, and PGAD.  Learn why “threat vs safety” signals matter, how to rewire with education, calming practices, and gentle movement, and what timelines to expect. Connect with Evelyn Hecht: http://www.pelvicsense.com Use Promo Code BEYONDTHEPELVIS25 to access PelvicSense Silver for 3 months at a 25% discount Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

Functional nutritionist Alyssa Chavez joins chronic pain coach Laura Haraka. Alyssa shares her story of going from painful periods and infertility to conceiving naturally at 36. Alyssa shares her "whole-person approach": nutrition, gut health, blood sugar balance, and nervous system regulation. You’ll learn why “fighting your body” backfires, and simple ways to calm your system so healing can take root. Connect with Alyssa Chavez: http://www.alignedtorise.com Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

Adam Coloretti spent six years living with pelvic and back pain that began after gym injuries. He discovered TMS and the mind–body connection in year five and became pain-free. In this episode, Adam shares the tools that helped his recovery: building an evidence list,  journaling without filters,  allowing anger,  and practising self-compassion.  We talk fear, setbacks, and why recovery isn’t about perfection. Adam is now a chronic pain practitioner in Melbourne, helping others heal. Connect with Adam Coloretti: https://conqueringchronicpain.com/ Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/ Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

Pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka welcomes former Seattle spine surgeon Dr David Hanscom to reframe chronic pain as a mind–body, fight-or-flight issue, not just structure. He shares his DOC (Direct Your Own Care) Journey tools: education, expressive writing, active meditation, sleep, and vagus-nerve stimulation. He also explains how cultivating safety and connection supports lasting healing. Connect with David Hanscom, MD: https://backincontrol.com Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live Discover the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

In this episode, pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka chats with Dr. Rita Gupta, a board-certified physician, to explore how the mind-body connection can transform chronic pain. Together, they discuss practical ways to retrain the brain, reduce discomfort, and reclaim a sense of ease and freedom. Connect with Dr. Gupta: https://bodyandmindapproach.com Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

In this episode, pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka interviews former client Rachel Lock, who shares her inspiring journey from living in constant fear of pelvic pain flares to finding freedom and trust in her body. Rachel opens up about her lifelong experience with anxiety, how it intertwined with her physical symptoms, and the pivotal moment she began to heal through mind-body work. She and Laura discuss the role of nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, and self-compassion in recovery, offering hope and insight to anyone navigating chronic pelvic pain. Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/ Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

Michael Hodge shares his transformative journey through five years of severe pelvic pain and his exploration of mind-body medicine. Michael discusses the importance of understanding the root causes of pelvic symptoms, the challenges of distraction in healing, and the balance between physical modalities and emotional healing. Michael also introduces his programs designed to support individuals on their healing journeys. Connect with Michael: https://www.transformpelvichealth.com/ Connect with Laura: https://www.feeltoheal.live/ Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

Host Laura Haraka speaks with Simone Holderbach, a neurology-based manual therapist and Pain Reprocessing Therapy coach, about what it means to reclaim joy after years of living with chronic pain. Simone shares her personal and professional journey of helping others heal from persistent symptoms while navigating her own path back to feeling joy. Connect with Simone Holderbach: ⁠www.themindbodyapproach.com⁠ Connect with Laura Haraka: www.feeltoheal.live Discover the Pelvic Healing Circle: www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

Laura Haraka welcomes Steven Blake, therapist and founder of Old Pain to Go. Steven shares how his groundbreaking approach helps people recover from chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He explains complex pain science in relatable ways and highlights research supporting his work. Tune in for fresh hope and clarity on healing neuroplastic pain. Connect with Steven: https://oldpain2go.com/Connect with Laura Haraka: ⁠https://www.feeltoheal.live⁠Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: ⁠https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle⁠

Laura Haraka welcomes Heather Arrigo, a former client who transformed her life through mind-body healing. Heather shares her journey from chronic bladder pain to personal growth, highlighting the power of resilience and the mind-body connection. Discover how Heather navigated medical challenges, embraced somatic work, and found hope in adversity. Tune in for an inspiring story of healing and empowerment. Connect with Laura Haraka: ⁠https://www.feeltoheal.live⁠ Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: ⁠https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle⁠

Pain coach Scotty Stiles joins Laura Haraka to share his journey from chronic neuroplastic pain to recovery. They explore Pain Reprocessing Therapy, somatic tracking, and expressive writing as tools for healing. Learn how creating safety in the body can lead to real, lasting relief from chronic pain. Connect with Scotty Stiles on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/howtohealchronicpain/ Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/ Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

In this episode, Dr. Yonit Arthur shares her journey from audiology to mind-body healing. She and Laura explore chronic dizziness, anxiety, neuroplasticity, and the emotional roots of physical symptoms, highlighting the power of education, self-connection, and small daily shifts in supporting nervous system recovery and long-term healing. Connect with Dr Yonit: https://thesteadycoach.com Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

In this powerful episode, host Laura Haraka is joined by Jeni Quigg, a therapist who lived with chronic neoplastic pain for 23 years. They explore the link between childhood adversity and chronic symptoms, how to retrain the nervous system, and why healing is less about fixing, and more about finding safety, joy, and self-connection. Connect with Jeni Quigg:  https://www.jeniquigg.com Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle