Australian Stories of Healing Pain

Varsha Chowdhury has been residing in Australia for 9 years but grew up in India. She lives in Sydney and is the co-director of The Liberation Project [www.theliberationproject.com.au]. Varsha’s challenges started in school where she felt invisible and a waste of space. Her self-esteem and self-worth was destroyed which she carried through to her adult life. Varsha was never a traditional Indian girl and didn’t believe in arranged marriages. However when she met someone that her father approved of, things moved quickly and she found herself married without ever really testing the relationship. Varsha was married for 6 toxic years before she decided to change her life. 12-18 months of working on herself, working past the depression and realising her self-worth through different therapies. Not only has Varsha been able to heal her emotional pain, but also some physical pain too. Tune in to listen to Varsha’s journey of healing emotional pain through dance, reiki, meditation, journaling and symbolic release. An eye opening and inspiring story of healing. You can connect with Varsha here:Instagram: @theliberationprojectoz [https://www.instagram.com/theliberationprojectoz/] Website: www.theliberationproject.com.au [https://www.theliberationproject.com.au/] Varsha’s recommendations & resources: * Reiki healer and teacher as mentioned in the interview is Samantha Avery. Her website is https://samanthaavery.com/ [https://samanthaavery.com/] * Varsha subscribed to, attended masterclasses, and bought personal growth online programs, by Mindvalley https://www.mindvalley.com/ [https://www.mindvalley.com/] Some books that Varsha loved reading and helped her a lot are: * Many Lives Many Masters by Dr. Brian Weiss * Can't hurt me by David Goggins * Simplicity in Spirit by Michelle Madsen Smith * The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle * The Happiest Man on Earth by Eddie Jaku Ready to tell your story?Please connect with me, Tess Thompson: * Instagram: @myowithme [https://www.instagram.com/myowithme/] * E-mail: tess_thompson@outlook.com You can share your support for the podcast by: * Subscribing * Rating * Sharing episodes on social media * Shouting me a coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tessthompson/podcast-listeners] This podcast does not replace medical advice. Please advocate for yourself and discuss possible changes to your health care plan with your preferred health care provider.

Sam was only 10 years old when she first got her period and starting experiencing the associated endometriosis pain. Sam suffered for over ten years, being told it was ‘normal’ and to manage with pain medication and heat packs. It wasn’t until Sam was in her early twenties that she got a referral to a gynaecologist and was diagnosed with endometriosis. 3 laparoscopy surgeries over the years did not improve Sam’s symptoms, and in fact they were getting significantly worse. Flare ups would last beyond her menstrual cycle and could turn up at any time of the month. Sam found herself bedridden and not working for 6 months. It was when Sam went into her local pharmacy to refill yet another script when the pharmacist noticed Sam was looking worse and gave her the phone number of an integrative GP. This was when things turned around for Sam, and the beginning of the holistic approach to her health care. Tune in to find out about Sam’s experience with an integrative GP and endocrinologist. Sam discusses her anti-inflammatory diet, meditation, sleeping well, reducing stress and movement/exercise. Sam has reduced her pain from the level of taking medication after medication and weeks of pain flare ups – to being able to reduce her flare ups and manage with no medication at all! You can connect with Sam here: * Instagram: @empowered_holistic_counselling [https://www.instagram.com/empowered_holistic_counselling/] * Website: https://empoweredholisticcounselling.com.au/ [https://empoweredholisticcounselling.com.au/] Sam’s recommendations: Endometriosis Specialist: * Professor Alan Lam * https://www.sydneycare.com.au/alan-lam/ [https://www.sydneycare.com.au/alan-lam/] Integrative GP: * Dr Sam Rewais * https://regalmedicalcentre.com.au/ [https://regalmedicalcentre.com.au/] Pelvic Floor Physiotherapist: * Angela Rodwell * https://www.phytness.com.au/angela-rodwell [https://www.phytness.com.au/angela-rodwell] Dietician/Nutrition: * Anne-Marijke Gerretsen (AMG) * https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/ [https://eatwelllivewell.com.au/] Pain Management Program: * https://www.mtwilgaprivate.com.au/Our-Services/Day-Patient-Programs/Pain-Management-Program [https://www.mtwilgaprivate.com.au/Our-Services/Day-Patient-Programs/Pain-Management-Program] run by Dr Glen Sheh [https://www.mtwilgaprivate.com.au/Find-a-Specialist/Specialists/mt-wilga-private-hospital/pain-medicine/104160/dr-glen-sheh] Empowered Holistic Counselling & Wellness * Both face to face and online holistic counselling with a special interest in endometriosis and women's health. * https://empoweredholisticcounselling.com.au/ [https://empoweredholisticcounselling.com.au/] Ready to tell your story? Please connect with me, Tess Thompson: * Instagram: @myowithme https://www.instagram.com/myowithme/ [https://www.instagram.com/myowithme/] * E-mail: tess_thompson@outlook.com This podcast does not replace medical advice. Please advocate for yourself and discuss possible changes to your health care plan with your preferred health care provider.

Michelle is a Kinesiology and Mind Body Medicine practitioner in Sydney. She is married with a cute puppy and is a hockey umpire.Michelle was umpiring hockey when she damaged her PCL (ligament in the knee) and cartilage, causing pain when the cartilage flap would ‘catch’ during certain movements. After seeing a myriad of specialists to first get a diagnosis, Michelle was given advice from a surgeon that surgery wasn’t necessary. The ‘flap’ would eventually wear away, meaning the pain would eventually disappear. Michelle was 12 months into waiting for the cartilage to wear away, after seeking help from acupuncturists to massage therapists, when her Mum saw an ad for kinesiology in the newspaper. They didn’t know anything about kinesiology at the time but thought ‘why not?’The kinesiologist was able to link Michelle’s physical pain to an emotional problem, and the rest is history! Michelle was so impressed with what she experienced in the one session that she enrolled in a Kinesiology course herself. A few months later, after receiving ‘free’ treatments during her study, Michelle no longer experienced any pain in her knee. Tune in to find out about awareness, visualising, processing, mental pain stories, pain cycles, resetting feelings, bio feedback loops, acupuncture points, emotional freedom technique, rewiring the nervous system, breathing, hydration and muscle activation. A whole range of techniques used in Kinesiology to address pain. You can connect with Michelle here: * Instagram: @michelle_farnill [https://www.instagram.com/michelle_farnill/] * Website: www.tigereyewellbeing.com [http://www.tigereyewellbeing.com/] Michelle’s recommendations: * Chiropractor – Dr Luke Niseet [https://healthspaceclinics.com.au/team/dr-luke-nisbett] * Acupuncture – Kirsten Lee [https://healthspaceclinics.com.au/team/kirsten-lee] * Pilates Ready to tell your story? Please connect with me, Tess Thompson: * Instagram: @myowithme [https://www.instagram.com/myowithme/] * E-mail: tess_thompson@outlook.com You can show your support for the podcast by: * Subscribing * Rating * Sharing episodes on social media * Shouting me a coffee [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tessthompson/podcast-listeners] This podcast does not replace medical advice. Please advocate for yourself and discuss possible changes to your health care plan with your preferred health care provider.

Episode 10 of Australian Stories of Healing Pain introduces Vanessa Armstrong. Vanessa is a health and weight loss accountability coach. She is located near Geelong but works online with people world-wide.Vanessa was overweight for most of her adult life, suffering from pain conditions such as plantar fasciitis, arthritis and back pain. She tried everything to lose weight and also to ease the pain in her body such as physios, chiros, acupuncture and massage. It was when Vanessa devastatingly and suddenly lost her father that things started to change – she did not want to lose both of her parents in the same year and she needed to do something to help her mum. Vanessa did a lot of research and found out about KETO. She set her mum up to totally change her life and everything she knew about food and looking after her diabetic body. So Vanessa decided to do the same. 45 days later and her mum was out of a wheelchair, off her oxygen and reducing diabetic medications with the support of her doctor. A totally life changing experience. Tune in to find out how Vanessa was able to lose 45kg and get rid of the chronic pain in her body along the way. A story of hope and inspiration. You can connect with Vanessa here: * Website: www.ketobuddies.com.au * Instagram: @ketobuddies.online * Facebook Ladies Keto/Low Carb Support Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketobuddies.auladies/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketobuddies.auladies/] Vanessa’s recommendations & resources: * VIP Be the First To Get Keto Buddies The 3-2-1 of 'Lazy' Keto Mini Workshop [https://www.ketobuddies.com.au/coming-soon-3-2-1-of-lazy-keto-mini-workshop] * 5 Critical Steps To Permanent Weight Loss [https://ketobuddies.lpages.co/5-critical-steps/] * Batch-cooking-meatball low carb, gluten free -eBook [https://www.ketobuddies.com.au/keto-buddies-batch-cooking-meatball-ebook] More recommendations: * Pilates: White Dog Pilates https://www.whitedogstudio.com.au/ [http://about:blank/] * Acupuncture https://armstronghealth.com.au/acupuncture-geelong/ [https://armstronghealth.com.au/acupuncture-geelong/] * Dr Jason Fung – Author of the Diabetes Code, The Obesity Code and many other books to address the root cause of insulin resistance and lifestyle diseases. Visit his YouTube channel for free resources Dr Jason Fung YouTube Channel [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoyL4iGArWn5Hu0V_sAhK2w] Ready to tell your story? * Please connect with me, Tess Thompson: * Instagram: @myowithme [https://www.instagram.com/myowithme/] * E-mail: tess_thompson@outlook.com [http://about:blank/] This podcast does not replace medical advice. Please advocate for yourself and discuss possible changes to your health care plan with your preferred health care provider.

Episode 9 of Australian Stories of Healing Pain introduces Gabby Glen. Gabby is a 29 year old wife and mother of 2 who works for an online fashion label. Gabby is interested in health and wellness.At the age of 17 Gabby was diagnosed with Graves’ disease after experiencing a myriad of symptoms including fainting, heat intolerance, cold hands and feet, feeling sweaty and clammy, anxious, insomnia, bulging eyes, bulging neck, jittery, weight loss, increased appetite, brittle hair and dry skin. At this age Gabby did not have the focus of health and wellbeing that she has now. She was living an unhealthy lifestyle, partying and drinking, and also negating to take her medication after 12 months nor did she book any doctors appointments to check up on her own health. Gabby didn’t recognise that anything was wrong within her body.It was after Gabby was married with two children that she started to experience symptoms that prompted her to seek advice from a doctor. She received the devastating news of thyroid cancer. Doctors allowed Gabby a few weeks to decide on which surgeon would be in charge of not only cutting out the tumour, but also her whole thyroid – which meant having to take medication for the rest of her life, as well as other cancer treatment therapies.It was Gabby’s Mum who gave her the first nudge in the ‘healthy’ direction. Guiding her towards reading different information to heal her body naturally.Against doctors advice, Gabby decided to try the ‘healthy way’ first. Juices, dramatic dietary changes, coffee enemas, fasting and the sauna. Gabby would also consult with naturopaths from time to time but found she was able to navigate the right path herself through her own reading and research. It was through these changes that Gabby noticed that when she was fasting and exercising, the pain she had would disappear. A horrible pain up the right side of her face, jaw and down through the right side of her neck.Tune in to hear about the strategies Gabby is using to SHRINK her tumour in detail. A wealth of information and thought provoking ideas to inspire you on your own health journey. You can connect with Gabby here: * Instagram: @gabbyglen Gabby’s recommendations: * Never Fear Cancer Again by Raymond Francis * Hope for Cancer by Antonio Jimenez * The Autoimmune Fix by Tom O’Bryan * Medical Medium Thyroid Healing by Anthony William * The Great American Health Hoax by Raymond Francis * I Quit Sugar by Sarah Wilson * Square One by Chris Wark * Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza * Breaking the Habit of Being Yourself by Joe Dispenza YouTube: * The Betrayal Series * The Truth About Cancer Instagram * Dr Mark Hyman @drmarkhyman * Peter Crone @petercroneofficial Website: * Michael Singer Functional Medicine * Jarrod Cooper (Perth) - https://naturopathlife.com.au/about/jarrod-cooper/ [https://naturopathlife.com.au/about/jarrod-cooper/] * Dr Sandra Parsons (Melbourne) - https://niim.com.au/clinic/practitioners/dr-sandra-parsons [https://niim.com.au/clinic/practitioners/dr-sandra-parsons] Heather Musgrove (Naturopath, Mildura) - https://www.live-well.com.au/ [https://www.live-well.com.au/] Ready to tell your story? Please connect with me, Tess Thompson: * Instagram: @myowithme https://www.instagram.com/myowithme/ [https://www.instagram.com/myowithme/] * E-mail: tess_thompson@outlook.com Are you enjoying the podcast? Please show your support by: * SUBSCRIBING * Buying me a coffee here [https://www.buymeacoffee.com/tessthompson/podcast-listeners] This podcast does not replace medical advice. Please advocate for yourself and discuss possible changes to your health care plan with your preferred health care provider.