Heartlifters, welcome Ronda Barney, author of "Dear Susan: Letters of Comfort, Hope, and Peace for Women Facing a Life-Changing Illness." As an LCSW and Registered Dietician, Ronda is trained in the mind-body connection and for most of her life was the picture of health, until, several debilitating, mysterious diagnoses changed the way she moved through life. Today, in Part 1 of our 2-part conversation, Ronda reads one of her letters, "Your Body is For You," and gently guides us to reimagine our relationship to the mind-body connection.

Links + Resources from this Episode:

•    Pre-order Ronda’s new book: DEAR SUSAN

•    Learn more from Dr. Bessel van der Kolk: THE BODY KEEPS THE SCORE

•    Grab a copy of Janell’s newest book: STRONGEREVERYDAY

•    Subscribe to Janell’s podcast and newsletter: SUBSCRIBE

•    Visit Janell’s site: MORE RESOURCES

•    Follow Janell on Instagram: @janellrardon