Ep 42: Dizziness, Blurry Vision & the Brain: Understanding Neural Circuit Symptoms
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.comConnect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.liveJoin the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
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Ep 41: Chronic Pain, Childhood Trauma, and the Power of Neuroplastic Healing
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.comConnect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.liveJoin the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
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Ep 40: The Mind-Body Connection in Chronic Pain
In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, host Laura Haraka speaks with Dr. Jen Romanello, a resident physician and advocate for neuroplastic pain treatment. Jen shares her personal journey through chronic pelvic pain, the impact of medical gaslighting, and her passion for educating others about the mind-body connection. The episode covers the importance of community in medicine, the need for personalized healing approaches, and the role of advocacy in women's health. The conversation highlights the hope and potential for recovery through understanding and support.Connect with Jen Romanello, MD: https://medicalstudentforum.wixsite.com/chicagoConnect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
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Ep 39: Transforming Pain into Power with Aoife, Mind Body Coach
In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, Laura Haraka interviews Aoife, a mind-body coach who shares her transformative journey from chronic illness to empowerment. Aoife discusses her 30-year struggle with various health issues, her discovery of the mind-body connection, and how embracing her sensitivity has become a source of strength. The conversation delves into the importance of self-care, building trust with oneself, and daring to dream big in pursuit of one's soul purpose.Connect with Aoife: https://aoifemindbody.com/Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle
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Ep 38: From Chronic UTIs to Full-Body Freedom: Cassie Barfield’s Healing Story
In this episode, I’m joined by the deeply insightful and inspiring Cassie Barfield, a Therapeutic Counsellor based in the UK who now integrates mind-body work into her own practice to support others with chronic symptoms.Cassie spent years navigating the exhausting and often confusing world of chronic UTIs and embedded infections — facing medical gaslighting, recurring symptoms, and the emotional toll of feeling stuck in her body.She shares how her healing journey finally began to shift when she stepped outside the purely physical model of care and began to explore nervous system regulation, somatic healing, and emotional safety.We also talk about the work we did together near the end of her healing process — the tools, mindset shifts, and somatic support that helped her finally get over the finish line.This episode is for anyone who’s been told “everything looks normal” but still feels far from well — and is ready to hear what healing can really look like when we trust the body and take a mind-body approach.You can get in touch with Cassie on her website.
Beyond the Pelvis is hosted by Laura Haraka, a somatic experiencing practitioner and breathwork facilitator. Each week, we explore alternative and holistic approaches to healing chronic pelvic pain and other painful or chronic conditions. Join us, and other experts in mind, body and spiritual healing, as we discuss a wealth of modalities ranging from ancient practices to modern therapies that challenge the conventional, Western model of treatment. Tune in each week to discover the wealth of possibilities that exist "Beyond the Pelvis."
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