Ep2: Natalie's Baby x Eczema

Ep4: Maya x (Menstrual Cramps + Anxiety + Eczema)

In this episode of the Truthwards podcast, Maya shares her story of healing her menstrual cycle, overcoming anxiety, and working to resolve eczema. She candidly shares the details of her experience with each condition, what she tried that didn't work, and the valuable knowledge she now shares with other women as a menstrual cycle coach. Topics addressed include specific natural recommendations to reduce menstrual cramps, the pitfalls of strict diets, and the strange reality that sometimes diets help mental symptoms and mental health techniques fix physical symptoms. In this episode you'll hear about: * Specific foods, herbs and habits that heal and optimize the menstrual cycle * How healing gut health could help severe anxiety to dissipate * Recognizing when eczema may be caused by repressed emotions instead of dietary triggers Key Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Disclaimers 01:21 Background: Symptoms and Childhood Experience 07:46 The Importance of Rest and Cycle Awareness 10:16 Exploring Dietary Impacts on Menstrual Health 13:42 Implementing Changes and Observing Results 17:59 Phases of the Menstrual Cycle and Nutritional Needs 21:55 The Role of Hormones and Stress in Menstrual Health 23:43 Challenges in Adopting a Cyclical Lifestyle 25:31 Herbal Remedies and Supplements for Menstrual Health 29:06 The Importance of Menstrual Cycle Awareness 30:44 Caffeine and Its Effects on the Menstrual Cycle 32:34 Mental Health and Physical Symptoms 34:11 Anxiety: A Personal Journey Since Childhood 41:14 Dietary Changes and Mental Health 44:50 Gut Health and Its Impact on Anxiety 47:06 Healing Relationships with Food 50:31 The Paradox of Diets and Health 53:15 Breaking Free from Dietary Restrictions 55:38 The Anti-Diet Approach 59:31 Eczema: A Personal Journey Since Childhood 01:04:20 The Role of Emotions in Physical Health 01:10:53 Surfacing Buried Emotions Share Your Story Thanks for listening! Join the mission: if you have a story of healing via natural solutions from a condition similar to the one described in this podcast, we would love to hear it on a future episode. Please share your story by emailing us at hello@truthwards.com [hello@truthwards.com]. Medical Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. The content is not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any health-related questions, and never delay seeking care based on information heard here. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Opinion Disclaimer The views and opinions shared during the podcast are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer or any affiliated organizations. That equally applies to any guests that may appear on the podcast as well.  Guest Disclosures Podcast guests may have financial interests in companies or products they mention. Their views are their own and do not represent the opinions or policies of this podcast or its affiliates. We do not endorse any products, services, or companies referenced by guests. Information shared is for general informational purposes only, and we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy.

Ep3: Himanshu x Back Pain

In the third episode of the Truthwards podcast, Natalie shares the story of how her husband discovered and implemented a method to resolve his severe chronic back pain. Topics discussed include the recent history of back pain and its impact on the opioid epidemic, mental triggers of physical pain, and some ways to help differentiate between mentally-triggered vs physically-triggered back pain. She shares every detail of what he did to implement the solution, how quickly he healed, and how it continues to play out today. In this episode you'll hear about: * Natalie's husband Himanshu's story of healing from back pain naturally * What worked and what didn't work for him * Insights gathered along the way Key Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Episode 3 01:27 Summary of Condition and Solution 02:06 Childhood and Relevant History 03:28 Beginning of Symptoms 04:07 Exploring Personal Background and Health History 04:34 Solutions Attempted 06:45 Symptom Progression 07:46 Seeking Advanced Medical Solutions 08:56 Discovery of the Natural Solution 09:36 All About Dr. Sarno's Work 13:24 The Rise of Chronic Back Pain 17:37 Type of Person Prone to this Pain 20:38 Details of the Solution 23:06 Implementing the Recommendations 25:53 The Impact of the Method 28:14 Challenges Implementing the Solution 29:57 Recurrence 31:04 Side Effects 31:32 Reactions of Other People 35:06 Lessons Learned 38:14 Complementary Solution Possibility 39:11 Resources 39:27 Tips and Tricks 42:40 Final Thoughts on Seeking Solutions 43:31 Discussing Mental Triggers for Physical Chronic Conditions 47:36 How His Experience Continues to Play Out Today 48:41 My Experience with Back Pain 50:24 Differentiating Physical and Emotional Pain 54:39 The Complexity of Pain Perception Share Your Story Thanks for listening! Join the mission: if you have a story of healing via natural solutions from a condition similar to the one described in this podcast, we would love to hear it on a future episode. Please share your story by emailing us at hello@truthwards.com [hello@truthwards.com]. Medical Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. The content is not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any health-related questions, and never delay seeking care based on information heard here. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Opinion Disclaimer The views and opinions shared during the podcast are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer or any affiliated organizations. That equally applies to any guests that may appear on the podcast as well.  Guest Disclosures Podcast guests may have financial interests in companies or products they mention. Their views are their own and do not represent the opinions or policies of this podcast or its affiliates. We do not endorse any products, services, or companies referenced by guests. Information shared is for general informational purposes only, and we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy.

Ep2: Natalie's Baby x Eczema

In the second episode of the Truthwards podcast, Natalie shares the story of how she helped her baby heal from eczema using natural solutions. Topics discussed include the details of implementing a diet-based solution, and discussion of the different ways of healing that work for different people. She shares every detail of how she changed both her and her baby's diet, how quickly he healed, and how his symptoms changed over time. Important Note: Although Natalie mentions honey as a replacement for sugar, she did not feed it to her baby while under 1 year old. Honey is dangerous for babies under 1 year old. In this episode you'll hear about: * Natalie's baby's story of healing from eczema naturally * Every detail of the diet change implemented * Insights gathered along the way Key Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Episode 2 01:30 High-Level Description of the Condition and Solution 03:20 Beginning of Symptoms and Diagnosis 05:14 Discovery of Solution 08:03 Details of the Diet Solution 10:53 How We Implemented the Diet Changes 15:41 Positive Perspective on Diet Changes 17:27 Our General Meal Plans 19:01 Challenges and Inspiration 23:20 Time Management 25:08 School Lunches 30:10 How Eczema Symptoms Changed with Diet 31:50 Timeline of Symptom Improvement & Regression 33:11 Iron Supplement Impact 36:17 Soothing Methods & Steroid Cream 38:57 Relief and Accomplishment 40:12 Effect on My Residual Eczema 41:48 Impact on Digestion 45:15 Impact on Body Odor 47:26 Impact on Energy Level 48:45 Reaction of Other People 50:27 Problem with the System & Elimination Diets 53:20 Prevalence of Eczema in the US 55:19 Important Lessons Learned 56:38 Helpful Resources 59:57 Suggestions and Tips 01:04:25 Thoughts and Observations 01:09:12 How the Diet Continues to Play Out Today 01:13:44 Trust Your Instincts 01:17:30 Balance Between Conventional and Alternative Medicine 01:20:38 Conclusion Share Your Story Thanks for listening! Join the mission: if you have a story of healing via natural solutions from a condition similar to the one described in this podcast, we would love to hear it on a future episode. Please share your story by contacting us via the form at truthwards.com [http://truthwards.com] or by emailing us at hello@truthwards.com [hello@truthwards.com]. Medical Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. The content is not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any health-related questions, and never delay seeking care based on information heard here. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Opinion Disclaimer The views and opinions shared during the podcast are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer or any affiliated organizations. That equally applies to any guests that may appear on the podcast as well.  Guest Disclosures Podcast guests may have financial interests in companies or products they mention. Their views are their own and do not represent the opinions or policies of this podcast or its affiliates. We do not endorse any products, services, or companies referenced by guests. Information shared is for general informational purposes only, and we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy.

Ep1: Natalie x Eczema

In this first episode of the Truthwards podcast, Natalie shares her background, her reasons for wanting to start this podcast and her personal story of healing eczema through natural solutions. Topics discussed include the impact of chronic health conditions on people today, and the importance of taking mental patterns into account when addressing physical conditions. She shares everything she tried for a decade that didn't work to heal her eczema before she finally stumbled upon the answer. Then she explains every detail of what actually worked for her in the end, while acknowledging that the solution may vary for different people and alluding to the next episode. In this episode you'll hear about: * Natalie's background and the goal of this podcast * Natalie's personal story of healing eczema naturally * Every detail of what worked and what didn't work * Insights gathered along the way Key Chapters 00:00 Episode Summary 01:30 Kickoff Details 02:05 Background and Purpose 03:58 The Chronic Health Condition Problem 06:32 Podcast Mission: Collecting Promising Healing Stories 08:21 Natalie's Background 12:59 About the First 3 Episodes and Future Episodes 14:55 Natalie's Eczema Journey Begins 19:39 Exploring Natural Remedies 25:47 Worst Symptoms 28:10 All About the Solution 34:36 The Relief of Healing 37:25 Recurrence of Eczema and Resolution 45:52 Some Learnings and Perspectives 51:28 Insights and Realizations from the Healing Process Share Your Story Thanks for listening! Join the mission: if you have a story of healing, we would love to hear it on a future episode. Please share your story by contacting us via the form at truthwards.com [http://truthwards.com] or by emailing us at hello@truthwards.com. Medical Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or establish a doctor-patient relationship. The content is not a substitute for professional medical guidance. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider with any health-related questions, and never delay seeking care based on information heard here. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 immediately. Opinion Disclaimer The views and opinions shared during the podcast are my own and do not reflect the views of my employer or any affiliated organizations. That equally applies to any guests that may appear on the podcast as well.  Guest Disclosures Podcast guests may have financial interests in companies or products they mention. Their views are their own and do not represent the opinions or policies of this podcast or its affiliates. We do not endorse any products, services, or companies referenced by guests. Information shared is for general informational purposes only, and we make no guarantees regarding its completeness or accuracy.