Episode 27: She Was Told Not to Run Again… Now She Is (A Brain Cancer Survivor’s Story)

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What happens when your body changes everything? In this deeply moving episode, I sit down with Natasha — a teacher, traveler, yoga enthusiast and brain cancer survivor — to explore what it really means to rebuild trust in your body after life shifts in ways you never expected. At 47, Natasha was diagnosed with a brain tumour and told to avoid high-impact movement. Running, jumping, and many of the activities she once loved suddenly felt out of reach. But this isn’t a story about limitation. It’s a story about curiosity, resilience, and learning how to work with your body — not against it. From navigating her diagnosis during COVID, to undergoing brain surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy, Natasha shares how yoga, breathwork, and mindfulness became her anchor through it all. And what happened next might surprise you… She didn’t just recover. She reconnected. And today — she’s back to running. In this episode, we explore: How subtle signs in the body led to her diagnosis What it felt like to hear “there’s a mass on your brain” How mindfulness helped her stay grounded during uncertainty Why she named her tumour “Herbie” — and how that helped her heal Rebuilding strength after surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy The emotional impact of being told to avoid high-impact movement Her experience with incontinence and regaining control through breath and awareness How learning to truly connect to her inner core changed everything Why healing is not about going back — but moving forward differently The role of community in recovery and resilience How small, consistent steps led her back to running This conversation is a powerful reminder that: Your body is not broken. It’s always communicating with you. And healing doesn’t have to be linear to be meaningful. If you’ve ever felt like your body has let you down… or you’re unsure what you’re capable of anymore… This episode will meet you exactly where you are. 🎧 Listen now and be inspired by what’s possible when we choose to listen, trust, and take one small step forward at a time. Until next time, keep moving with intention… and keep practicing tuning into your body. Connect with your Inner Core: HERE [https://pages.tatiannagraham.com/core-training] Book a call to explore how The Move With Ease Method & Community could help you with your goals: email tatianna@tgphysiotherapy.ca

Episode 31: When Burnout Becomes a Breakthrough with Shannon Clarke

What happens when the life you carefully built no longer feels sustainable? In this deeply honest and inspiring episode of The Move With Ease Podcast, Tatianna sits down with Shannon Clark — entrepreneur, acting coach, mother, and founder of West End Playhouse — to talk about burnout, anxiety, people-pleasing, healing, and the unexpected path that led her from corporate HR into acting and creative expression. Shannon shares how years of over-functioning, perfectionism, and constantly adapting to fit into new environments eventually led to a complete breakdown during COVID. After taking on overwhelming responsibilities at work, suffering severe anxiety and panic attacks, and then tearing her ACL shortly after stepping away from work, Shannon was forced to slow down and finally confront the deeper patterns she had spent years suppressing. Together, we explore: * burnout and nervous system overload * social anxiety and people-pleasing patterns * childhood conditioning and constantly “fitting in” * meditation as a healing tool * learning to tell the truth and honor yourself * perimenopause and identity shifts * creativity as medicine * how acting became an unexpected path toward healing * inner core tension, holding patterns, and learning to let go * self-compassion and rebuilding trust in yourself One of the most powerful moments in this conversation is when Shannon shares the commitment she made to herself during her healing journey: ✨ “No matter what, I’m going to tell the truth.” That simple but profound decision changed everything — from her relationships, to her anxiety, to the way she now moves through life and motherhood. We also dive into the fascinating connection between creativity and anxiety, discussing how acting, imagination, and creative play can help regulate the nervous system and reconnect us to ourselves in ways we may never expect. This episode is a beautiful reminder that: ✨ healing is rarely linear ✨ slowing down can become the beginning of transformation ✨ and sometimes the life we’re meant for appears only after everything else falls apart Topics discussed: * burnout & panic attacks * nervous system regulation * social anxiety & masking * people pleasing & truth telling * meditation & mindfulness * creativity and healing * acting & self-expression * perimenopause and identity * self-compassion * inner core connection * learning to let go Connect with Shannon: 🎭 West End Playhouse [https://westendplayhouse.ca/] 📍 Instagram: @westendplayhouse.ca 📍 Instagram: @shanoonclarke — 🎧 Loved this episode? Share it with someone who’s quietly carrying too much, feeling disconnected from themselves, or learning how to finally let go of the version of themselves built purely for survival. And if you’re ready to reconnect with your body and move through life with more awareness and ease, explore the free resources linked below. Namaste, Tatianna FREE RESOURECS => HERE [https://beacons.ai/tatiannagraham]

22 de may de 202634 min

Episode 27: She Was Told Not to Run Again… Now She Is (A Brain Cancer Survivor’s Story)

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