Heal with Grace
Heal With Grace is a podcast that invites listeners into the world of holistic healing. Hosted by Grace Secker, a trained holistic psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and nervous system coach, each episode delves into the interconnected realms of mental, physical, and spiritual health. The podcast offers a unique blend of personal stories, professional insights, and practical tools for healing.
Episodes
65 episodes
66. Sensory Processing and Chronic Illness with Dr. Satya Sardonicus
In this episode, Grace sits down with Dr. Satya Sardonicus to explore the deep connection between fascia, the nervous system, and chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Dr. Satya shares her personal healing journey, the devel...
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53:31
65. Shame Resiliency: How it Manifests Physically and Emotionally
In this episode, Grace dives deep into the powerful and often hidden force of shame—how it shapes our thoughts, bodies, and lives. She explores the difference between shame and guilt, how shame manifests physically and emotionally, and why so m...
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26:40
64. The Underlying Needs of Chronic Pain with Mike Williams
In this episode, Grace welcomes Mike Williams, a former investment banker turned pain reprocessing and somatic therapy practitioner. Mike shares how his journey from finance to healing work was shaped by growing up with parents who had chronic ...
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35:59
63. Q&A: Your questions answered!
In this episode, Grace answers listener-submitted questions on mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She explores the connection between thoughts and emotions, how to retrain the brain for healing, and why food sensitivities may be linked to...
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22:51
62. Recovering from Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and Eating Disorders
In this episode, Grace welcomes Claudia, a nutrition and dietetic consultant, to explore how stress, food restriction, and overtraining disrupt hormonal health. They discuss hypothalamic amenorrhea, the nervous system’s role in fertility, and t...
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44:19
61. Your Inner Critic Is Keeping You Sick: How to Silence Self-Doubt
In this episode, Grace explores the voice that holds so many people back—the inner critic. That relentless self-doubt, the voice that whispers “you’re not enough,” can keep the mind and body stuck in cycles of stress, making true healing feel o...
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26:08
60. The Power of Connection with Adam Dorsay
In this episode, Grace dives into the science and necessity of human connection with psychologist and Super Psyched podcast host, Dr. Adam Dorsay. They explore how connection—whether with ourselves, others, the world, or something grea...
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45:14
59. Healing Isn’t Linear: Why Setbacks Are Part of the Journey
In this episode of Heal with Grace, Grace explores why setbacks are a natural part of healing and how to navigate them with self-compassion. Healing isn’t a straight path—it’s full of twists, turns, and moments that challenge us. Grace unpacks ...
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26:07
58. Letting Go of Perfectionism
In this episode, Grace explores the impact of perfectionism—how it subtly takes hold, shapes our self-worth, and fuels stress, self-doubt, and even chronic symptoms. She unpacks the hidden ways perfectionism manifests, from overthinking and pro...
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37:24
57. The benefits of sound healing with Julie Afsahi and Jessica Cross
In this episode, Grace hosts sound healing experts Jessica and Julie to delve into the benefits and practices of sound healing through their recently published book 'Seasons of Sound.' They discuss the origins and effects of sound healing, the ...
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Episode 57
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44:29
56. Q & A - your questions answered!
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, host Grace answers listener questions about healing and navigating the complexities of mind-body health. Topics include managing perfectionism tendencies, handling the disappearance of chronic sym...
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Episode 56
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26:06
55. Trauma & Chronic pain through pain reprocessing therapy with Vanessa & Olivia
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Vanessa Blackstone, MSW and Olivia Salisbury Sinaiko, LPC specialists in pain reprocessing therapy, share their experiences and insights about their newly released workbook. They discuss their bac...
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Episode 55
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51:28
54. BTS: What did & didn't work in 2024 and What's ahead for 2025
In this episode, Grace reflects on the lessons learned from 2024 and discusses plans for moving forward into 2025. Key topics include acknowledging and learning from what didn't work, such as overcommitting and not listening to one's own body, ...
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Episode 54
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35:03
53. Best of 2024 - Ep. 31: How to know which nervous system state you're in
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace explores how to identify the state of your nervous system using the polyvagal theory. Introduced by Dr. Stephen Porges in 1994, the polyvagal theory categorises the nervous system into three...
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Episode 53
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35:44
52. Best of 2024: Ep. 24 How to create your own authentic messages of safety
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace interviews Vanessa Blackstone, the executive director of the Pain Psychology Center. Vanessa, who has a background in social work and is a citizen of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, sh...
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58:34
51. Finding Comfort & Connection When You Feel Alone During the Holidays
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, host Grace welcomes back Liana, a mind and body therapist from Elevate Therapy and Wellness, to discuss the emotional challenges the holiday season can bring, including loneliness, grief, and stre...
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Episode 51
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38:52
40. "When they can't find anything wrong!" with Dr. David Clarke
In this empowering episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace is joined by Dr. David D. Clarke, MD, president of the Psychophysiological Disorders Association and Clinical Assistant Professor Emeritus of Gastroenterology at Oregon Health and...
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Episode 40
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47:03
50. When Awareness Isn’t Enough: The Next Steps to Heal Your Nervous System
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace addresses a common question about overcoming the feeling of being stuck in one's healing journey. She discusses the importance of moving from awareness to action, exploring deeper emotional ...
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Episode 50
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36:18
49. 3 simple steps to be your best self with Isabelle Tierney
In this episode, Isabelle returns to dive deeper into the 'Feel Good Life' methodology. She shares her personal journey from a trauma-filled childhood and eating disorders to becoming a licensed therapist and developing a groundbreaking approac...
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Episode 49
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56:29
48. Intuitive Eating over the Holidays with Sydney Greene
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, Grace sits down with dietitian Sydney Greene to discuss the complexities of eating disorders, disordered eating, and mental health. Sydney shares her journey to becoming a registered dietitian and...
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Episode 48
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48:26
47. Finding Your Inner Anchor: How to Feel Safe in Your Own Body
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, hosted by Grace Secker, listeners explore the essential practice of establishing an inner resource to find safety within their nervous systems. Grace discusses the importance of this practice in m...
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Episode 47
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22:26
46. How to have a better relationship with yourself with Charlotte Wright
In this episode of the Heal with Grace podcast, I speak with Charlotte Wright, a human design consultant, life coach, and energetic guide. Charlotte shares insights into the importance of self-discovery and authenticity on your healing journey....
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Episode 46
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44:01
45. The Science of Play: Healing Through Joy and Laughter
In this episode, we explore the vital role of play in adult life as a powerful tool for healing, stress relief, and overall well-being. Learn about the science behind how play, laughter, and physical activities like dancing can release dopamine...
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Episode 45
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19:03
44. Breaking Free from Toxic Wellness Culture
In this episode, Grace explores the delicate balance between wellness culture and the principles of Health At Every Size (HAES) and eating disorder recovery. She shares personal experiences and challenges, highlighting the potential toxicities ...
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Episode 44
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25:19
43. How to stop catastrophizing
This episode of the Heal with Grace podcast delves into the concept of catastrophising and its impact on anxiety and chronic pain. I explain how negative thought patterns can exacerbate pain and offer strategies to break this cycle, such as che...
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Episode 43
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20:18