Join Barbara McNeely in the final episode of Self Powered Healing for National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo). She shares her journey of publishing 30 episodes in November 2024, reflecting on the challenges and growth throughout the month. Barbara discusses her struggles, lessons learned, and the healing aspects of pushing through this intense challenge. She invites listeners to share their own healing stories and looks forward to a less intense publishing schedule in December.
Nov 30, 2024•9 min
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, Barbara speaks with Donna about her challenging journey with IBS. Donna shares the story of her sudden onset of severe symptoms, initial misdiagnosis, and the exploration of various treatments. Discover how Donna's perseverance, research into the FODMAP diet, and lifestyle changes enabled her to manage her IBS symptoms without medication. Donna also reflects on the possible emotional triggers linked to her condition, stressing the importance of finding pe...
Nov 29, 2024•26 min
In this special Thanksgiving episode of Self Powered Healing, host Barbara McNeely discusses the profound impact of gratitude on healing, based on insights from experts like Dr. David Hamilton and Dr. Robert Emmons. Learn how practicing gratitude can benefit your cardiovascular health, boost your immune system, and enhance your overall well-being. Discover practical tips for cultivating gratitude and enjoy a heartfelt reflection on what Barbara is grateful for during NaPodPoMo.
Nov 28, 2024•7 min
Join Barbara McNeely, the creator and host of Self Powered Healing, in this special episode as she delves into the powerful role of forgiveness in healing. Learn how releasing resentment and embracing forgiveness can unlock your body's innate healing abilities. Discover insights from Louise Hay and the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono, and explore practical steps to forgive others and yourself. Unleash your self-healing potential with inspiring quotes and personal stories. Also, find ou...
Nov 27, 2024•7 min
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, hosted by Barbara McNeely, we discuss how to tap into your innate healing abilities. Barbara shares reflections on the movie 'The Farewell' and its important message about the power of the mind over the body. She also discusses the book 'The Art of Racing in the Rain,' highlighting the impact of beliefs on health. Barbara emphasizes the importance of not accepting negative medical diagnoses at face value and exploring alternative healing methods. Stay tun...
Nov 26, 2024•9 min
In this episode, Barbara McNeely explores the connection between emotional trauma and physical disease, discussing theories like German New Medicine and insights from Dr. Gabor Mate. She presents evidence on how past traumas and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) contribute to chronic illnesses. Featuring healing stories and references from influential works, Barbara encourages listeners to understand their innate healing abilities and share their own healing journeys on Self Powered Healing.
Nov 25, 2024•9 min
In this final week of National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo), host Barbara McNeely delves into the controversial theory that 'all disease comes from spiritual sickness.' Barbara examines the interplay between mind, body, and spirit and its impact on health. She provides a scientific perspective on the stress response and its potential to cause illness. Furthermore, she discusses exceptions such as environmental toxins and trauma from warfare and emergencies. Tune in for a thought-provoking disc...
Nov 24, 2024•9 min
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, host Barbara McNeely introduces the concept of iatrogenic illnesses, which are unintended health complications caused by medical treatment or procedures. She delves into examples such as infections from surgeries and harmful side effects of drugs, sharing personal and relatable anecdotes to highlight the seriousness of the issue. As part of the National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) challenge, Barbara aims to publish 30 episodes in 30 days. Listeners are...
Nov 23, 2024•8 min
Welcome to Self Powered Healing with Barbara McNeely! In this episode, Barbara dives into the four critical factors of illness based on the book 'What Really Makes You Ill' by Dawn Lester and David Parker. Discover how nutrition, toxic exposures, electromagnetic radiation, and stress impact our health and what you can do to mitigate these influences. Join Barbara in exploring practical steps for harnessing your innate healing abilities. Plus, learn about the 30-day podcast challenge, NaPodPoMo, ...
Nov 22, 2024•8 min
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, host Barbara McNeely delves into the intriguing concepts of the placebo and nocebo effects. Learn how patient beliefs can contribute to healing or harm, supported by historical context, scientific research, and captivating stories. Join Barbara as she explores the profound impact of the mind on health, featuring insights from experts like Dr. David Hamilton and Deepak Chopra. Stay tuned for an inspiring journey into the power of innate healing.
Nov 21, 2024•10 min
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, Barbara McNeely delves into the potential health impacts of wearing polyester and other synthetic fabrics. Sharing her personal experiences, she discusses why she avoids polyester and how it affects her, including an unexpected link to feelings similar to ADD/ADHD. Barbara also touches upon the origins and benefits of the NaPodPoMo challenge, in which she's participating, committing to 30 podcast episodes in 30 days. Tune in to explore how natural fibers ...
Nov 20, 2024•7 min
Join Barbara McNeely, host of Self Powered Healing, in this episode dedicated to Claire Sylvia—a professional dancer diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension who underwent a rare heart-lung transplant. Discover her will to live, her intriguing post-transplant cravings, and the scientific insights into the heart's intrinsic nervous system. Learn about the 17th annual National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) challenge and how you can share your own healing stories on the Self Powered Healing p...
Nov 19, 2024•8 min
In this episode of 'Self Powered Healing,’ Barbara McNeely discusses the reasons why people often resist healing and highlights the role of mindset in the healing process. Drawing from real-life stories, such as Sue's miraculous cancer recovery and her own experiences, Barbara explores common excuses like procrastination and fear of change. She challenges societal norms and conventional medicine's approaches to healing, advocating for self-powered, innate healing abilities. Join this insightful ...
Nov 18, 2024•8 min
Welcome to Self Powered Healing with Barbara McNeely! In this November NaPodPoMo episode, we delve into the fascinating topic of genetics vs. epigenetics. Discover how environmental factors like nutrition, stress, and emotions can influence gene expression and health outcomes. Is it nature, or nurture, or both? Tune in to explore this integral question and learn why epigenetics may hold the answer. Visit SelfPoweredHealing.com for more episodes and to share your healing stories!
Nov 17, 2024•6 min
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, host Barbara McNeely discusses Andrea Beaman's inspirational journey of healing her thyroid issues naturally through dietary changes and holistic practices. Andrea's story highlights her refusal to undergo conventional treatments like radioactive iodine, opting instead to use natural foods and lifestyle changes to reclaim her health. Learn about the impact of her mother's battle with breast cancer, her engagement with holistic expert Michio Kushi, and how...
Nov 16, 2024•10 min
Join Barbara McNeely in this episode of Self Powered Healing as she discusses Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, two ancient healing modalities. Barbara contrasts these methods with Western medicine, highlighting their holistic approaches and focus on innate healing abilities. She also shares insights from sources like Wikipedia and TCMworld.com to give a balanced view. Additionally, Barbara provides details on how you can share your own healing stories on the show. This episode is...
Nov 15, 2024•10 min
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, host Barbara McNeely discusses the differences between germ theory and terrain theory, tracing their origins and evolution. She delves into the contributions of Louis Pasteur and Antoine Béchamp, and how their theories impact our understanding of disease and health today. This episode is part of the NaPodPoMo challenge, where Barbara publishes a new podcast episode every day in November.
Nov 14, 2024•8 min
Join Barbara McNeely, creator of Self Powered Healing, as she discusses the complexities and misunderstandings surrounding the term 'science.' In this special episode for National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo), Barbara delves into how science is often misrepresented in social media and public discourse. She emphasizes the importance of true science, the scientific method, and the inherent flaws and biases in scientific studies. Barbara also shares her thoughts on how ego and vested interests ca...
Nov 13, 2024•8 min
Join Barbara McNeely, the creator of Self Powered Healing, as she embarks on NaPodPoMo by publishing 30 podcast episodes in 30 days. In this episode, Barbara discusses different models for health and disease, starting with germ theory and introducing terrain theory. She explains the significance of understanding various disease theories and how they influence treatment approaches. Discover how traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda view the body and mind, and stay tuned for more episodes that...
Nov 12, 2024•5 min
Join Barbara McNeely in this episode of Self Powered Healing as she recounts Jan's powerful healing journey. After an emotionally and physically painful marriage, Jan was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Refusing to become a victim of her diagnosis, Jan transformed her life by addressing her emotions, changing her diet, and listening to her body, ultimately leading to a complete recovery. This inspirational story highlights the profound connection between mind and body and the importance of ...
Nov 11, 2024•8 min
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, Barbara discusses the concept of an ideal diet, emphasizing the importance of whole foods, minimal processing, organic, and using traditional fats and oils. Barbara shares a personal story about shifting food preferences and highlights the benefits of eating locally and seasonally. She also touches on the challenge of changing dietary habits and invites listeners to share their healing stories on her show. Join Barbara as she takes on the NaPodPoMo challe...
Nov 10, 2024•13 min
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, Barbara discusses the various toxins and issues present in our modern food supply. She explores how processed foods, GMOs, herbicides, and additives contribute to health problems like obesity, diabetes, allergies, and chronic inflammation. Tips on avoiding these harmful substances by selecting whole foods and organic options are provided. Barbara also highlights the differences in food regulations between the U.S. and Europe and details how sugar, when di...
Nov 09, 2024•11 min
Join host Barbara McNeely in this episode of Self Powered Healing as she kicks off the National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) challenge, committing to 30 episodes in 30 days. Discover the hidden dangers of toxic fragrances in everyday personal care products, their impact on health, and how to avoid them. Learn how to find safer, fragrance-free alternatives and explore resources from the Environmental Working Group (EWG). Tune in and unleash your innate healing abilities!
Nov 08, 2024•5 min
Join Barbara McNeely of Self Powered Healing as she discusses the importance of indoor air quality and how common household products contribute to poor air. She explores the harmful effects of VOCs found in fragrances and cleaning products and provides tips for improving air quality, such as using houseplants and safer laundry detergents. Barbara also invites listeners to share their healing stories. Visit SelfPoweredHealing.com for more details and resources.
Nov 07, 2024•5 min
Nov 06, 2024•6 min
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, host Barbara McNeely discusses the concept of innate healing abilities and the importance of recognizing early signs of illness. Participating in NaPodPoMo, Barbara shares personal health experiences and insights from natural health approaches, including visual diagnosis. She emphasizes paying attention to subtle bodily changes to prevent serious health issues. Listeners are invited to share their own healing stories on the Self Powered Healing platform....
Nov 05, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Barbara discusses how her lifelong struggle with migraines led her to create Self Powered Healing. She talks about her analytical nature, discovery of migraine triggers, and the challenges of living a fragrance-free life. She extends an invitation to listeners to share their own healing stories on her show. Visit selfpoweredhealing.com/share for more details.
Nov 04, 2024•9 min
In this episode, Barbara addresses rising childhood allergies, obesity, diabetes, and other health issues, questioning changes in food production and lifestyle factors. She emphasizes the need to analyze these changes and discusses the impact of processed foods and chemicals such as glyphosate on health. Listeners are encouraged to tune in for more discussions on food and health and to share their healing stories on her show.
Nov 03, 2024•7 min
In this episode, Barbara introduces the concept of Self Powered Healing, sharing her inspiration from a personal healing story and her own experiences. Learn about the importance of enhancing our body's natural healing abilities amidst the challenges posed by modern toxins and chemicals. Stay tuned for daily episodes featuring healing stories and tips to help you take control of your health.
Nov 02, 2024•6 min
In this episode, Barbara McNeely, creator of Self Powered Healing, scrutinizes the modern healthcare system, revealing it as a 'sick care' framework that focuses on symptom management rather than health promotion. The discussion delves into the Flexner Report's historical impact on medical education, emphasizing the current system's bias towards science over patient care. By advocating for a holistic and preventative approach the episode encourages listeners to adopt self-powered healing practic...
Nov 01, 2024•15 min