The Puzzle Of Healing: Recent Episodes
Laura Sophie Helbig
Hi everyone, my name is Sophie. I suffered from Fibromyalgia and extreme fatigue for about twenty-four years.
Today I am fully healthy and I would like to create a hub of recourses for those who suffer from an illness and for those who support their loved once to give some hope and input on their journey
If you have any topics you would like to hear covered feel free to get in touch.
Challenge number 3 and an update on how I'm doing with those challenges myself.Next up - emotions if you haven't already filled up your toolbox with ideas, tips and tricks on handling difficult emotions. In this video, I share some ideas and what I'm doing myself.
Next up, do your research challenge. In this video, I share how I researched the hormonal chaos I'm currently dealing with. (Apologies that I'm out of focus)
Challenge number one: Making time. You need time to start looking for a solution and to find and test the tools you need. It can be tricky to make time, but see what you can do and happily share how it is going.Also, you might be past this step already and much further down the line, and you might have good ideas and tips to share in hindsight.
I have a new health challenge to beat - hormonal imbalances. I will share how I go about finding the tools I need to beat this and I invite you to join with your own journey and to share your tools and thoughts to inspire and help one another.
In this episode I’m talking to Pete, who received a diagnosis of long covid and only by chance found out that his CFS symptoms are down to hormones. We recorded this episode in Dec. 2022, which was at the beginning of his hormonal treatment, and I’m happy to say that he does feel better since.As Pete mentions at the beginning, he is actually a financial advisor. He does a lot to help people sort out their finances, and I can say for myself thanks to his book, I feel very adult and organised about money now, so I can highly recommend you have a look at what he does: Meaningful Money is here: https://meaningfulmoney.tvAnd of course, the link to the Men’s health clinic for those who think that could be an option: https://themenshealthclinic.co.uk/ Here is a link to the youtube channel from the doctor from the Men’s health clinic, Rob Stevens: / @themenshealthclinic 00:00 Series Intro00:28 Episode Intro01:05 Start of the episode01:42 Pete introduces himself04:30 How Pete's journey with CFS symptoms started10:21 The GP considered it to be long covid, even though Pete never had it13:40 Pete's attempt with homoeopathic medicine and a coach14:54 Things he learned from the coaching18:30 A bit more about the symptoms, their severity and how he coped20:58 Could it all be down to low testosterone? 23:14 Confirmation that it is down to hormones25:02 His colleague started to feel better within 6 weeks of treatment25:19 Early days but Pete feels a difference 28:11 People replied to his email sharing their journey with the needed hormonal treatment29:20 Lifestyles and environmental issues play their part32:20 The treatment he receives34:10 Costs of the monthly treatment36:55 Last thoughts for this episode38:04 Episode Outro
In this episode I get to talk to Pamela Rose, she suffered from ME/CFS herself, fully recovered and today she works as a fatigue coach to help others on their journey. I found the conversation with her hugely inspirational, and I hope you can take a lot from it. Please note if you are sensitive to stories involving blood, it might be best to skip from around 10min - 13min. Also apologies the video might be a bit jittery, but the audio is clear so hopefully, it is not too irritating.If you'd like to find out more about Pamela or feel like she might be the right coach for you, this is how you can get in touch with her:Pamela's Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/myliferescuehttps://www.facebook.com/myliferescue https://www.linkedin.com/in/myliferescuePamela's online courses:Fatigue Reset: How to Crack Pacing (online distance learning course) Three Week Fatigue Rescue (group programme) https://www.pamelarose.co.uk/3weekrescuePamela's website:https://pamelarose.podia.com/fatiguer...00:00 Intro00:28 Episode intro01:30 Episode Start02:00 Pamela introduces herself03:03 How Pamela became a coach05:17 Start of her symptoms 07:07 Would it have been to prevent the decline?08:35 Self-care that could be a prevention10:11 Her life came to a hold13:32 How it continued into ME/CFS17:20 How Pamela recovered20:50 The role of curiosity22:00 A little detour to reflexology 25:36 How Pamela works with people29:43 When improvement happens, things can emotionally get challenging31:50 How does pacing work?34:48 Pamela's group coaching35:46 How many people recover?37:40 Final thoughts on mindset41:47 Episode Outro
I teamed up with Helen Kimber from Hero Lifestyle. She is a nutritionist and yoga teacher. Together we decided to record an entire series about gut health, digestion, nutrition and anything else around the topic we think could be useful to discover. At first, we introduce how everything should be working in a healthy body. In later episodes, we will be diving into potential issues and illnesses.In our fourth episode, this is yet again a massive and complex topic, so we give you an overview of the dos and don'ts when it comes to taking supplements. If you have any questions, get in touch or leave a comment :) Contact to Helen: infoherolifestyle@gmail.comwww.herolifestyle.co.ukBook a free 30 min call with Helen:https://www.herolifestyle.co.uk/booki... 00:00 Intro00:28 Episode Intro02:07 Start of Episode02:44 Helen's episode intro04:02 Everyone is individual04:55 What are supplements06:07 The importance of digestion in absorption06:45 A brief overview of what could be useful to take08:18 Do I only need supplements when something feels off?09:47 Digestive enzymes and IBS10:13 When to take the supplements?12:12 Multi-vitamin and mineral supplements13:36 What to look out for when buying supplements14:54 Supplements need to be in an absorbable form 16:04 What else would be good to take? 17:20 Support for CFS 17:27 Liver support18:52 Why you should not randomly try to take supplements21:48 Feeling better might not mean that it is better23:12 Additions that support or reduce absorption 25:56 How Helen works with clients28:11 If I work with a nutritionist, once I have a plan does it need adjusting over time?30:05 Helen's background32:23 Sophie summarises the episode34:53 Episode Outro
I teamed up with Helen Kimber from Hero Lifestyle. She is a nutritionist and yoga teacher. Together we decided to record an entire series about gut health, digestion, nutrition and anything else around the topic we think could be useful to discover. At first, we introduce how everything should be working in a healthy body. In later episodes, we will be diving into potential issues and illnesses.In our third episode, we give you an overview of proteins, carbohydrates and fats and how they all work together in our bodies. Helen also offers some tips on what kind of fats she would recommend and how much proteins, carbohydrates and fats we roughly need a day. A healthy diet is vital, and I hope you can take a lot from this episode. If you have any questions, get in touch or leave a comment :) Contact to Helen: infoherolifestyle@gmail.comwww.herolifestyle.co.ukBook a free 30 min call with Helen:https://www.herolifestyle.co.uk/booki... 00:00 series intro00:25 episode intro01:30 Helen overview of the episode 02:25 proteins 02:55 key foods that are high in protein04:42 do I need a variety of protein sources?05:13 how protein is broken down08:00 what happens if I lack amino acids?10:57 ovulation and menstruation takes energy11:41 issue with restrictive diets12:30 how much protein do we need a day?13:27 how do I know the amount of protein in food?14:20 a little guideline for protein intake15:34 key points about protein 17:00 carbohydrates 18:17 what are carbohydrates? And how does it work?19:37 Differences within carbohydrates 22:00 old fashioned and modern types of wheat23:30 other sources of carbohydrates 25:20 rumour check about white flour27:05 how protein helps carbohydrates 27:22 key points about carbohydrates 28:38 a detour to blood sugar34:50 Where do I start within this complexity?37:52 What happens if my blood sugar is too low?39:27 When we gain weight from carbohydrates40:31 Reverse effect what makes us lose weight41:05 Fats43:07 Natural fats44:25 What are healthy oils and fats?45:25 Keep it simple - a suggestion for oil46:10 What are saturated fats? 47:30 How can I know if the fat is unsaturated or saturated?50:05 Is there a rule of thumb for how much fat we need?51:04 My attempt to summarise it all 53:15 end of episode53:20 Episode Outro
I teamed up with Helen Kimber from Hero Lifestyle. She is a nutritionist and yoga teacher. Together we decided to record an entire series about gut health, digestion, nutrition and anything else around the topic we think could be useful to discover. At first, we introduce how everything should be working in a healthy body. In later episodes, we will be diving into potential issues and illnesses.In our second episode, we give you an overview of the Vitamins and Minerals our body needs to thrive, we touch on where you get them from and what kind of supplements could be useful to add to a healthy diet. If you have any questions, get in touch or leave a comment :) Contact to Helen: infoherolifestyle@gmail.comwww.herolifestyle.co.ukBook a free 30 min call with Helen:https://www.herolifestyle.co.uk/booki... 00:00 Intro00:27 Episode intro01:37 Start of the episode02:47 Helen's episode introduction 03:12 What vitamins and minerals do04:50 Why can a lack of iron cause tiredness?05:57 It's important to know what we need and why we need it06:50 Carbohydrates and B vitamins07:20 Questions about carbohydrates08:40 Good carbohydrates in fruits and vegetables09:44 How can I remember it all?10:39 Eat a rainbow and get an alphabet 11:50 What food should I avoid and what food is good to eat? 13:26 Should I eat nuts and what do they contain?14:18 Seeds15:22 Fibre in oats and what it's good for17:55 How much 'rainbow' do I need a day? 20:20 Different diets how do I know what's best?22:50 Influence of stress24:50 Calcium and Magnesium 26:35 What to do if I have a lack of vitamins? 27:50 Vitamin D28:30 Supplements30:30 Is frozen food better than fresh?31:14 Different circumstances to bear in mind for supplements32:10 Antioxidants 33:38 Taking supplements: Is it right if it feels right?36:07 Episode Summary39:00 Outro
I teamed up with Helen Kimber from Hero Lifestyle. She is a nutritionist and yoga teacher. Together we decided to record an entire series about gut health, digestion, nutrition and anything else around the topic we think could be useful to discover. At first, we introduce how everything should be working in a healthy body. In later episodes, we will be diving into potential issues and illnesses.First up how does our digestion work, from smelling our food to getting rid of the parts we don't need. Contact to Helen: infoherolifestyle@gmail.comwww.herolifestyle.co.ukBook a free 30 min call with Helen:https://www.herolifestyle.co.uk/booki...Useful Blog entries on the topic: https://www.herolifestyle.co.uk/post/...https://www.herolifestyle.co.uk/post/...https://www.herolifestyle.co.uk/post/...00:00 Series introduction00:27 Episode introduction01:14 Start of the Episode01:33 Helen's introduction03:15 How Helen got interested in Nutrition 05:44 How Helen got interested in Yoga07:20 Helen's journey before having her own business10:10 Where to begin in our series, a little overview 13:30 A little detour about sugar14:20 How Helen works15:08 Example from my consultation with Helen16:11 Let's get started: How does our digestion work?17:10 First steps of Digestion18:40 Mindful eating19:06 Digestion process in our stomach 21:20 How many meals should we be eating a day?22:35 Digestion in the small intestine 24:20 Leaky Gut Syndrome 26:41 Can Leaky Gut Syndrome be fixed?27:53 What you can do to support your Gut Health?28:59 Pre-Biotics food30:50 The job of the large intestine 34:33 How much water should I drink a day?36:02 Are other drinks counting towards hydration?36:45 What about hot chocolate from 100% cacao? 37:20 How does the process continue, let's talk about poo? 40:42 When should I be talking to a nutritionist? 43:46 Episode Outro
In this episode, I talk to Joanna about her journey as an attorney, her book "Silent Winter: Our Chemical World & Chronic Illness” and her journey with chemical sensitivity. This episode is a tough one to digest but bear with us we will end on a positive notion and we will talk about what you can do. If you prefer to jump to the more positive parts immediately have a look at the timestamps. Links:Joanna's book: Joanna Malaczynski, "Silent Winter: Our Chemical World & Chronic Illness” (Algora Publishing 2021) https://joannamoore.com/silent-winter Further information on topics they were mentioned:On Cancer, Infection, Congestion (Alternative Medicine Source That Cites Conventional Research): Andreas Moritz, “How Infection Can Prevent and Cure Cancer: The Amazing Role of Germs and Infections,” Ener-Chi Press (2020) https://www.ener-chi.com/articles/how...Wim Hof Breathing / Cold / Intention Protocol Free Mini Class https://www.wimhofmethod.com/free-min... there is also a Facebook Group for people with Chronic Fatigue doing Wim Hof: https://www.facebook.com/groups/84101...Research Lab Studying Chronic Fatigue and Related Illnesses (their research is highlighted in my book) - Naviaux Lab at UCSD : https://naviauxlab.ucsd.edu/science-i... Supplements discussed: Here is what she used to keep her vitamin/mineral supply recharged to help detoxify: — Garden of Life Multivitamins, B Vitamins, Calcium, etc https://www.gardenoflife.com/vitamins — Health Force Superfoods Vitamineral Green https://healthforcesuperfoods.com/pro...Timestamps00:00 Intro00:27 Episode Intro02:04 Joanna introduces herself03:18 How she became an attorney04:44 Issues with chemicals globally06:30 What are chemicals doing to us and what are they?10:27 (Scientific Rescourses Information)12:35 Chemical Sensitivity and Chronic Fatigue14:01 Disruption on hormones 15:20 How can I protect myself from chemicals?17:05 Individual differences on reactions 18:43 People's awareness or unawareness 21:20 Mixed chemicals22:21 A little positive outlook22:55 Joanna's journey as a patient30:24 How Joanna manages chemical sensitivity33:22 How she feels today and what she is doing34:47 Wim Hof Breathing37:55 Supplements Joanna took38:59 Tension and Trauma Release Exercises42:07 How common is Chemical Sensitivity?43:50 Can you cure it? 44:54 Summary of what you can do49.15 Episode Outro
I see this episode as a useful toolbox for anyone who would like to have a look at their lifestyle and the importance of setting boundaries and putting yourself first. Those were important steps in Leah's journey, besides having to fix gut issues to battle various health issues she was facing among them CFS. Links to find out more about Leah and her work: www.metamourphosis.com facebook.com/metamourphosis 00:00 Series introduction00:28 Episode Introduction 01:09 Start of the Episode01:36 What is a holistic health consultant?03:55 First attempt to help herself05:07 Her experience with medical professionals05:50 Some techniques/therapies Leah tried as a young mother06:40 The challenges of being a young mother07:07 Leah's health challenges and things she tried08:40 Lifestyle of a single parent09:19 Realisation that she put everyone above herself09:57 Burnout 10:25 Endless doing and no time for being10:53 Unhelpful reactions from colleagues11:02 Impact on her life11:53 Getting ill gave permission to rest12:40 It all turned into CFS13:12 Medical Professionals were unhelpful with her daughter's allergies13:26 An allergy specialist recognised CFS15:24 Realisation between being tired and CFS18:22 How allergy testing helped Leah18:45 The trap of: but it isn't severe enough20:14: Gut issues20:44 Allergy test as the start of recovery22:45 The challenge and power of being different23:20 Different components that contribute 24:02 Taking ownership for herself25:08 Allergy specialist treated her and her daughter together25:20 The importance of working with the family26:43 The importance of modelling behaviour27:14 Saying no is kindness28:10 Recognising the stress she put on herself29:56 The start of having boundaries30:20 A self-caring morning routine31:50 Periods of rest in the day32:22 Taking the menstrual cycle into account37:10 Relearning to listen to your body41:30 Getting help before reaching the end of coping44:00 Resisting stillness to avoid facing what we need to face44:30 How she works as a holistic health consultant 53:20 When she realised that she had recovered56:51 Episode Outro
I started introducing a brain retraining program so I decided to continue. In this episode, I talk to Dan Neuffer about his journey and his programme ANS RewireIf you are curious to learn more about Dan's work here are the links:To learn more about Dan Neuffer’s book CFS Unravelled – https://cfsunravelled.com/cfs-unravel...To learn more about the ANS REWIRE recovery program – https://ansrewire.com/info%20request/ To listen how others recover from ME/CFS, Fibromyalgia, POTS and MCS in many different ways - https://cfsunravelled.com/cfs-fibro-r... OR on YouTube for ME/CFS recovery stories – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY...Fibromyalgia recovery stories – • Fibromyalgia Reco... for POTS recovery stories - • Postural Orthosta... Here are some links discussing autonomic dysfunction in ME/CFS & Fibromyalgia: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21692... (paper from University of Adelaide giving theoretical linking chronic stress response to central sensitisation” https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16356... (paper by International Fibromyalgia Research winner Prof. Kati Thieme showing the Heterogeneity of psychophysiological stress responses in fibromyalgia syndrome patients) https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8220/21/11/... (paper discussing HRV to show autonomic dysfunction in ME/CFS) 00:00 Series Intro00:26 Episode Intro01:32 Start of the Episode01:47 Dan introduces himself03:24 What is ANS Rewire?03:53 Dan's background 04:35 How he gave up on recovery and bounced back06:39 His thoughts in treating the symptoms07:47 His search for the root cause09:57 It all lead him to the nervous system13:19 How he got out of the most severe part of the illness16:30 His journey with his hypothesis23:44 Dan's explanation for the conditions26:20 What he did to recover34:50 Different triggers for different people35:56 Going back to "normal"37:49 Meditation is not enough40:20 We need to understand the differences 44:15 Going back to the Doctor48:58 Don't expect a Doctor to fix you50:58 Dan's explanation for various chronic conditions54:39 Final wisdom for this episode58:15 Episode Outro
This episode is a little bit different, this time I don't share a past journey with you. I am sharing a current journey with you because I got a harsh reminder of how it feels to be ill and I got a good reminder that I haven't lost my tools but that it is a journey to pick them up again. I am sharing those tools with you and my journey from passive to active patient, from hopelessness and fear to positivity and power.
I don't yet share what it is that's going on, all I want to say is that this is NOT a relapse and it is something temporary
Lots of love, energy and courage to you all, don't give up and I'd love to hear your thoughts on this, what are your tools? Your strategies?
This episode means so much to me it is hard to describe. Kambo was the last puzzle piece I needed to fully recover from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue.
It is an alternative medicine, at least that's what we would call it in Western Societies and I understand everyone who is unsure about it. This is why it was very important to me to introduce you to this topic through the eyes of a practitioner who learned her craft and can inform you about all important aspects you need to know before deciding whether or not this could be something for you to try.
Her name is Anouska Madden, she's a shamanic psychotherapist, Kambo practitioner and many other things. If you would like to get in touch with her or learn more about Kambo, here are some useful links for you:
Her website: https://www.phoenixdancingwithcrow.co.uk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kambowiththechattyfrog
The school she went to: http://kambonaturista.com/
Kambo school in Europe: https://iakp.org/training/
Articles on Kambo: http://www.kamboalchemy.com/medical-research-on-kambo/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21132338/
The artist of the Kambo painting, Sean Ryan: https://theshamanshorse.com/
This episode is time-stamped on YouTube: https://youtu.be/pMuLRWMb9c0
In this episode, I talk to Ashok Gupta, director of the Gupta Program a brain retraining program that can help with many chronic conditions, such as ME/CFS, fibromyalgia and more.
After this episode was recorded I was made aware of some criticism about the Gupta Program. Listening to this criticism I decided to re-record the introduction to address it and to share my thoughts about it. Being critical is important as well as being open-minded.
You can enjoy this episode as a podcast if you like, however, when Ashok explains his theory there is a slide on the screen that shows what he talks about.
If you are curious to learn more about Ashok and his program here is how you can find out more:
https://www.guptaprogram.com/
https://www.facebook.com/guptaprogram
https://twitter.com/GuptaProgramme
Link to the study: https://www.guptaprogram.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/jcm-09-03246.pdf
Do you know this feeling, you are supposed to focus on your work but your mind wanders off, reminding you about various problems in your life? In this episode, I am talking to Floki about the wonderful practice of inner walk, a simple practice that can help you to stop the never-ending racing of your mind and to live in the present moment, to feel life to the fullest and to let go of suffering.
Would you like further information? Or did you get curious to practice?
Have a look at the inner walk website and get in touch: http://innerwalk.org/
Social media:
www.facebook.com/InnerWalkMeditation/
www.instagram.com/innerwalkmeditation/
WhatsApp Updates Group, updates about online events, retreats, community gatherings, and philosophy talks: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DiMCyXq9GOHGaRCMEAVa9a
Online study platform for more knowledge content: academyoftheobvious.com
In this episode, I talk to Stev from Wudang Deutschland. We talk about different styles in Tai Ji and how those can benefit your health.
This episode is in English and divided into two halves, in the first half, we have a conversation about the topic and in the second Stev demonstrates the so-called 'standing principles' and the different styles we talked about. So if you'd like to see the second part, jump over to youtube, the section is marked in the time stamp: https://youtu.be/MdesGJSGVUI
If you'd like to find out more about Stev here are some links: Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCck8xj3X7awElaBvNuTE9cAWebsite: https://www.wudang-deutschland.de/
0:00 Intro
0:26 Episode Intro
01:09 Stev’s introduction
2:01 Background about the different styles
3:50 Benefits of the practice
6:10 Where to begin with Taiji - expansion on the health aspect
12:40 How long it takes to see the benefits
16:10 What means ‚regular‘ training?
18:25 The spiritual aspect of Wudang
25:52 Demonstration of the standing principles
32:07 Demonstration of the other styles
In this episode, I have the honour to talk to May Elin & Torill, two very inspiring women who share their journey on ME (myalgic encephalopathy or chronic fatigue syndrome) and they introduce a wonderful organisation called Recovery Norway.
If you feel inspired by this personal - experience - episode and you feel like hearing more of those incredible stories, head over to their website to discover many: https://www.recoverynorway.org/
Or here in Norwegian: https://www.recoverynorge.org/
Here is a link to an article May Elin mentioned in the episode by Bjarte Stubhaug: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyt.2018.00720/full
And a link to his clinic for stress medicine: https://stubhaug.no/
This Episode is about Acupuncture and I am talking to Vanessa Menendez-Covelo
She was born and grew up in Spain. When she was a child, her mother quit a 20 cigarette a day habit with the help of acupuncture, but she didn't think much of it and became a computer scientist. After doing postgraduate studies at Cambridge University, Vanessa worked in research and then moved to London where she worked in the City for ten years. It was during this time that she turned to acupuncture for health and wellness and became more fascinated by it until she decided to quit her job and qualify as an acupuncturist. She graduated in 2019 from the City College of Acupuncture and opened her own clinic, Covelo Acupuncture, which she combines with her work as a teaching assistant at the CCA.
Her website is: https://vanessacovelo.com/Instagram: @coveloacupuncture If you want to find out more about acupuncture: https://www.acupuncture.org.uk
Towards the end of the Video Vanessa, demonstrates how to put an acupuncture needle into her own hand, if you want to see how that looks here is a link to the Youtube Video: https://youtu.be/q-B_N8SphC4
In this episode, I am talking to Nesem Al-Ali, a medical professional who is specialised in Haematology. We talk about a variety of things, about her journey in the medical profession, the way she works, what she thinks is important in the Dr. - patient relationship and communication and more. This episode is purely a podcast. Here are further links to mentioned topics, further literature and Links to Nesem's profiles:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nesem-al-ali-32681585/?originalSubdomain=uk
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NaseemMcSheeky
Mentioned Blog: https://listentoyourbody.uk/follow-my-blog/
An interesting article to understand the difficulties medical professionals have to deal with emotional: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/sep/26/forensic-pathologist-richard-shepherd-ptsd-cutting-up-23000-bodies-not-normal
Two books Nesem recommends:
'Bad Science' by Ben Goldacre: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3272165-bad-science
'Bad Pharma' by Ben Goldacre: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15795155-bad-pharma?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=6RE6MEBn4s&rank=1
I am talking about the heavy question: DO I SUBCONSCIOUSLY WANT TO BE ILL? And I offer input on how to face this question with kindness. It is a tough topic but from my experience a very important one.
REMINDER: This Episode might not apply to everyone, especially if we talk about heavier illnesses this might not all be useful, but even then maybe elements from it might be. So take from this episode whatever works for you and leave behind what doesn't.
TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS MENTIONED
In this episode I am talking very honestly about the rage and anger I felt at times, the hopelessness and the wish to end my life because I actually thought this was the only solution and more importantly I will talk about the first baby steps that got me OUT of all that. If you are still ill this might not be the easiest episode to watch because you might be reminded of all the unpleasant moments with medical professionals, or individuals who don't believe that you are actually ill etc. But you are not alone, and you will hear what inspired me to record this episode and even if it might be tough to listen I really hope you get something out of it because that's my aim.
Podcast mentioned in this episode:
Invisible not broken https://invisiblenotbroken.com/
Check them out they are incredible.
This Episode is both a conversation about personal experience as well as professional knowledge.
I am talking to Anna Détári a professional flutist, PhD. candidate at the University of York, 'Musician's Foval Dystonia' researcher & coach. Even though we are talking about a very specific condition, many of the psychological elements discussed could apply to other conditions and therefore might be worth listening to.
For further information about Anna and her work:
Her website: https://www.musicians-focal-dystonia.com/
Her University Profile: https://www.york.ac.uk/music/research/music-science-technology/research-groups/ympg/people/annadetari/
A link to the mentioned concert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t58wWIKZ6xQ&ab_channel=BMCMagyarZeneiInform%C3%A1ci%C3%B3sK%C3%B6zpont%C3%A9sK%C3%B6nyvt%C3%A1r_
And don't forget to subscribe to her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfM4MgvmEM5gFRZZSLua2MQ
This episode introduces the Alexander Technique with Anthony Kingsley, you find his youtube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/AlexanderTechnique33
Anthony Kingsley BSc MA MSTAT Anthony Kingsley completed his Alexander Teacher Training in 1986, and has studied extensively with several of the first generation of teachers to be qualified by Alexander. He has been privileged to have learned from Patrick Macdonald, Doctor Barlow and Majory Barlow, Miss Goldie and Walter Carrington. Anthony has been the director of The Alexander Studio, London, since 1993 where he maintains his private practice. Anthony has been training teachers in London since 1990 and assisted in the training of over 100 Alexander Technique Teachers who are now working in the UK and throughout the world. Anthony is head of training at the Alexander Teacher Training School (ATTS), which offers a three-year professional teacher training in the Alexander Technique. In 2000, Anthony qualified as a psychotherapist. This specialisation has deepened his understanding of the mind-body link in the Alexander Technique. He has worked with, and is inspired by the Formative Psychology approach of Stanley Keleman, and he offers individual sessions in integrative psychotherapy based on a somatic-emotional model. Because of Anthony’s training, he has a powerful mind body approach to the Alexander Technique. He is a specialist in what Doctors refer to as “somatisation”. Many people who present to an Alexander Teacher suffer from a range of muscular and postural disturbances. “Somatisation” refers to the the evidence that much of this distress is a direct result of psychological stress. Anthony is uniquely trained to support a person through the physical release and towards emotional healing. Anthony provides ongoing coaching for Alexander Teachers who wish to enhance their professional skills. He gives workshops and seminars on the technique to the general public in the United Kingdom and abroad. Anthony also consults to industry and the medical profession on stress-management, ergonomics, and personal effectiveness.
Further links to Anthony:
anthony@alexanderstudio.co.uk
https://www.alexander-technique-london.co.uk/
https://www.alexanderteacher.co.uk/
TRIGGER WARNING: SUICIDAL THOUGHTS MENTIONED
In this first episode, I am talking about my own journey from illness to health.
If you prefer to see it with a video here is the Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38fp7miZL84&t=422s&ab_channel=ThePuzzleOfHealing
The only insert that's important to be aware of is the translation of 'Scharlach' which means scarlet fever.
I hope this Episode opens up conversations and gives a bit of hope.
Thank you for listening :)