Unaligned & Unfiltered S2

Scoliosis & Mental health

What's up you Beautiful people !? I wanted to start the conversation around Mental Health and Scoliosis and make it more of a consistent topic we dive into more over time :) In this episode I share my personal experiences lately with having anxiety around aging with a Spinal fusion and having new symptoms. I hope this insight from my journey can help you all on yours. I also share resources of how we can help our brains and body as we navigate this, resources below. Thank you for creating this safe space with me, if you like the episode please comment share and subscribe to the pod. Chapters: * 00:00 Introduction to Scoliosis and Mental Health * 07:13 Mental Health Challenges and Depression * 21:18 Somatic Movement and Self-Trust Resources in the episode: My email: twistedwanderer418@gmail.com [twistedwanderer418@gmail.com] Claudia, the Scoli Coach- https://www.thescolicoach.com/ [https://www.thescolicoach.com/] Dr. Beth - https://strengthandspine.com/ [https://strengthandspine.com/] Dr. Laura- https://www.drlauraglazebrook.com/ [https://www.drlauraglazebrook.com/] Fanny, Fused not Fragile Fitness - https://fusednotfragile.co.uk/ [https://fusednotfragile.co.uk/] Ali - Havenwell Pilates - https://havenwellpilates.com/ [https://havenwellpilates.com/]

Grief & loss w/Sara Rian

Trigger Warning for this Episode: Loss, Grief and Suicide * What's up you Beautiful people?! Welcome back to another Twisted Thursday this week I'm joined by Sara Rian, a Therapist, poet, Mom and Author. Sara shares her journey of grief and loss, and the evolution of her poetry as a means of expression after traumatic loss. The conversation delves into the societal attitudes towards grief and the taboo surrounding the expression of deep, raw emotions. It also explores the complexities of traumatic loss and the impact of grief on individuals. The conversation delves into the themes of grief, writing as a form of therapy, and the importance of direct communication with children about death and grief. Sara Rian shares her personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the need for authentic expression and the impact of loss on her life. The conversation delves into the topic of discussing death with children and the balance between gratitude and grief. Sara Rian shares her personal experiences and insights on these themes, providing valuable perspectives on navigating these complex emotions. I'm so grateful to Sara for her kindness, vulnerability , and writing. I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thank you Sara for the conversation it was such a pleasure meeting you. <3 Takeaways * Evolution of Grief Poetry * Societal Attitudes Towards Grief Authentic expression in writing as a form of therapy * The importance of direct communication with children about death and grief Death talk with children * Balancing gratitude and grief Resources from this Episode: Sara's insta: https://www.instagram.com/sara_rian_books/ [https://www.instagram.com/sara_rian_books/] Saras Website: https://www.sararianbooks.com/ [https://www.sararianbooks.com/] Suicide support line: https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] My e-mail : twistedwanderer418@gmail.com

Scoli Sunday w/ theScoliCoach-Claudia's Scoli journey

Welcome back you Beautiful people to another Scoli Sunday ! Happy May! This Scoli Sunday I share a conversation I had in February with Claudia- also known online as the Scoli Coach! :) Claudia shares her journey of discovering Scoliosis, the trauma of diagnosis, the emotional impact, and her holistic approach to treatment and support. Claudia emphasizes the importance of acceptance, strength training, and consistency in self-care for individuals with scoliosis. The conversation covers the journey of building consistency, embracing imperfection, and the healing power of retreats in the context of scoliosis. It also delves into the importance of somatics in connecting with the body and the trauma associated with scoliosis.(Something that I have recently started doing and it has truly helped me!) I hope you enjoy the episode! To be a guest or for any Twist & Tell you can e-mail me Twistedwanderer418@gmail.com [Twistedwanderer418@gmail.com] Claudia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescolicoach [https://www.instagram.com/thescolicoach] Work with Claudia: https://www.youtube.com/@thescolicoach [https://www.youtube.com/@thescolicoach] Takeaways * Emotional impact of scoliosis diagnosis * Holistic approaches to scoliosis treatment Start small to build consistency * Embrace imperfection and self-love Chapters * 00:00 Discovering Scoliosis * 05:50 Journey to Acceptance * 20:18 Fascia and Posture * 26:57 Consistency and Self-Care * 32:41 Consistency and Self-Love * 38:44 The Healing Power of Retreats * 46:46 Somatics: Connecting with the Body

My recent Xray Adventure/Q&A.

What's up you beautiful people?! In this Scoli Sunday episode I talk about my recent X-ray appointment and how it made me feel... not so great lol. I talk about how I wish people were more intentional at times and the importance of patient connection and care in the medical field. It took me for years to make this appointment and I know so many people relate to this- we ignore our needs due to knowing what we'll deal with and this is just one experience- I know there must be so many different stories from so many people so I just wanted to talk about mine and share my thoughts because while I know its not the biggest deal , I still think how you make people feel is really important whether its a simple x-ray or a spinal fusion surgery- every person you meet has a story and making them feel seen and heard can make all the difference at their appointment. I also answer some spinal fusion Q&A'S and share updates about the website and future Twisted Thursday Episodes ! Thank you for being here, if you enjoy the pod please like it, share , comment, review to help build this Twisted Community! <3 Resources in this Episode: For questions/Collabs/Guests: twistedwanderer418@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwistedCollective [https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwistedCollective] Insta:https://www.instagram.com/thetwistedwanderer/ [https://www.instagram.com/thetwistedwanderer/] Insta: https://www.instagram.com/unalignedandunfilteredpodcast/ [https://www.instagram.com/unalignedandunfilteredpodcast/] Future Website: www.thetwistedcollective.com [http://www.thetwistedcollective.com] - More to come in future episodes about what this will be and its release! :) Chapters * 00:00 Introduction to the X-Ray Appointment * 17:52 Frequency of Post-Fusion X-Rays * 24:35 Updates on the Twisted Collective and Future Episodes

ADHD: They told me I'd never advance.

What's up you beautiful people !? Welcome back to Twisted Thursday! This week we're diving into the impact of my ADHD diagnosis, struggles in school, the narrative of self-worth, understanding ADHD components, the impact of ADHD on school performance, challenges in the workplace, reframing self-perception, and building a supportive community. What I want most for you to take away from this episode is that you are not broken, and ADHD absolutely can be our SUPERPOWER and by learning more about it we are taking that first step to get there. Thank you for being here. If you enjoy the episode/podcast please comment, review and share to help build out TWISTED COMMUNITY <3 Chapters * 00:00 The Impact of ADHD Diagnosis * 09:11 The Narrative of Self-Worth and Value * 26:26 The Impact of ADHD on School Performance * 32:00 Challenges in the Workplace and Seeking Help * 43:18 Building a Supportive Community Resources in this Episode: My e-mail for any questions/Collab/Be a gues/Twist &Tell  : Twistedwanderer418@gmail.com [Twistedwanderer418@gmail.com] Tracy Atsuka -https://tracyotsuka.com/ [https://tracyotsuka.com/] (ADHD Life coach, author & podcast host) ADHD for Smart Ass Women Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIwylQWjTsIp6aPc79ebjbx0F0sCzUqiU [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIwylQWjTsIp6aPc79ebjbx0F0sCzUqiU] CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD- https://chadd.org/ [https://chadd.org/]