In this episode, Rachel Gofman (physical therapist and pelvic pain coach) shares her journey to overcoming debilitating pelvic pain through mind-body and nervous system work. What You'll Learn: Why "diagnoses" and structural findings don’t always explain symptoms How shame, cultural beliefs and trauma inform pain The nervous system’s role in chronic symptoms and healing Myths about pelvic pain that may be keeping you stuck Connect with Rachel: Instagram Website Resources from Grace: Mind-Body He...
Aug 19, 2025•46 min
In this episode, Grace unpacks why your scans, labs, or diagnoses don’t always explain your symptoms—and what might be going on beneath the surface. She explores how many chronic conditions are driven not by structural damage, but by nervous system dysregulation and unresolved emotional stress. If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” or have a diagnosis but still feel stuck in symptoms, this episode offers a new way forward. You’ll learn: The difference between structural issues and functi...
Aug 12, 2025•20 min
Grace is joined by therapist Christie Uipi, LCSW, founder of the Better Mind Center, to explore what it means to have a higher needs or sensitive nervous system. Christie shares her personal healing journey, how chronic symptoms often stem from learned neural pathways, and why sensitivity isn’t something to fix—but to understand and support. They discuss how to know the difference between a limit and a growth edge , the pitfalls of perfectionism in healing, and how building a life around your ne...
Aug 05, 2025•47 min
In this solo episode, Grace walks us through a powerful yet flexible morning routine designed specifically to support those healing from chronic symptoms. Whether you're dealing with pain, fatigue, or nervous system dysregulation, this grounded, heart-centered practice can help you gently anchor into your day with more ease and intention. Grace also shares insights from her own recent experience being sick while traveling—and how she’s continuing to meet herself with compassion. Full Morning Rou...
Jul 29, 2025•26 min
Dr. Howard Schubiner, pioneer in the mind-body medicine field, joins Grace to explore how many chronic symptoms are actually neuroplastic — created by the brain, and reversible . They discuss what defines a neuroplastic symptom, the key criteria to identify them, and how emotional trauma, misdiagnosis, and disconnection from the self contribute to chronic pain. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, misunderstood, or stuck in your healing journey, this episode could be your click moment. In this episode...
Jul 22, 2025•46 min
In this solo episode, Grace explores one of the most common mental habits that keeps people stuck in chronic symptoms and fear: catastrophizing. She breaks down why the brain defaults to worst-case-scenario thinking, how it impacts the nervous system, and what we can do instead to move through these spirals with presence and compassion. Grace offers practical tools to help you recognize catastrophic thinking in the moment and shift into soothing, grounded awareness—so that fear doesn’t have to r...
Jul 15, 2025•26 min
In this episode, Grace is joined by somatic coach and author Sheridan Ruth for a powerful and grounded conversation about nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and the concept of somatic intelligence. Sheridan shares her personal journey—from living with chronic PTSD to discovering the depth of somatic work—and how tuning into the body became the foundation of her transformation. In this episode, they discuss: What somatic intelligence really means (and how it differs from emotional intelli...
Jul 08, 2025•35 min
Grace explores how the pursuit of high vibes only —while powerful—can sometimes lead to emotional bypassing. She shares how real healing comes not from avoiding pain, but from meeting it with presence. In this episode, she shares: Why positivity can’t replace emotional integration How symptoms often signal what we haven’t felt The power of letting grief, fear, and shame be seen Why healing isn’t about fixing—it’s about feeling This isn’t about rejecting high vibes. It’s about expanding them to i...
Jul 01, 2025•18 min
In this powerful episode, Grace sits down with somatic coach and physical therapist Amanda Curry to explore the layered and often misunderstood emotion of anger—especially as it arises for women in postpartum seasons. Amanda shares her personal experience with postpartum rage and how it became the starting point for deeper healing and self-inquiry. Together, they explore what it means to feel anger safely and fully, how emotional repression manifests in the body, and how women can reclaim anger ...
Jun 24, 2025•50 min
In this episode, Grace shares one of her most requested lessons—how to actually heal food sensitivities instead of just managing them. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of cutting out gluten, dairy, sugar, histamines, or lectins—and still feel like your body reacts to everything—this one’s for you. Grace breaks down: Why your food reactions may have more to do with your nervous system than the food itself How chronic stress and fear around food create a feedback loop that keeps you sick What it me...
Jun 17, 2025•24 min
In this episode, Grace talks with Hope Pedraza, a functional practitioner and energy worker, about how human design can unlock deeper healing. Hope shares how understanding your energetic blueprint can reveal why burnout, gut issues, and hormonal imbalances show up—and how to shift them. They explore the connection between your design type, chronic symptoms, and the journey back to alignment. Perfect for anyone curious about using human design as a tool for self-understanding, healing, and embod...
Jun 10, 2025•40 min
In this solo episode, Grace breaks down a pivotal and often misunderstood part of the healing process: the extinction burst. If you’ve ever felt like your symptoms are flaring up just when you thought you were making progress—this conversation is for you. She explains why temporary symptom spikes (or new symptoms altogether) can actually be a sign of healing , not failure. You’ll learn: What an extinction burst is and why it happens Why symptoms can feel worse before they shift How to respond wi...
Jun 03, 2025•18 min
In this episode, Grace is joined again by somatic therapist and anxiety specialist Liana Mauro to explore the roots of health anxiety, how it shows up in the body, and what to do about it. They discuss how unresolved fear and trauma can drive physical symptoms, and offer grounded ways to reconnect with your body, break the fear cycle, and build a sense of safety. Whether you’re dealing with chronic illness, symptom flare-ups, or overwhelming worry, this conversation offers validation, tools, and...
May 27, 2025•36 min
In this solo episode, Grace invites you into a powerful, heart-opening reflection on the emotional roots of physical symptoms. If you're “doing all the right things” and still not healing, this conversation might land deeply in your body and shift something within. In this episode: Why emotions—especially repressed ones—impact chronic symptoms The science behind mind-body illness (TMS, Dr. Sarno, Gabor Maté, and more) Emotional signatures that often show up in different parts of the body Sneaky ...
May 20, 2025•22 min
In this episode, Grace welcomes Boulder-based physical therapist Charlie Merrill for a deep dive into how chronic pain shows up in athletes—and why it’s often misunderstood. They unpack the science behind pain, how emotional stress plays a role, and what it really takes to heal. Covered in this episode: Why athletes are often overlooked in chronic pain treatment How Charlie shifted from traditional PT to a mind-body approach The brain’s role in interpreting pain (hint: it’s not all about injury)...
May 13, 2025•52 min
In the final part of the Missing Pieces in Your Healing series, we dive into one of the most overlooked aspects of healing: subconscious reprogramming. If you’ve ever felt like you know what to do but still find yourself stuck in the same patterns, this episode is for you. We’ll explore: Why healing can’t happen from a state of stress or fear What subconscious reprogramming actually means (hint: it’s more than just positive affirmations) How your nervous system responds to deeper belief systems,...
May 06, 2025•21 min
In part two of The Missing Pieces in Your Healing series, Grace dives into what she believes is the most essential—and often ignored—element in chronic illness and pain recovery: your nervous system. She breaks down: What the nervous system actually is and how it operates Why chronic stress responses (like fight, flight, freeze, and fawn) keep you stuck How nervous system dysregulation leads to symptoms like fatigue, pain, and food sensitivities What true healing requires beyond supplements, pro...
Apr 29, 2025•22 min
In this first episode of a 3-part series on the missing pieces in your healing, Grace explores why you might still be stuck in chronic symptoms—despite doing all the "right" things. She unpacks the deeper blueprint behind your healing efforts, explains how urgency and control often block progress, and introduces a new way forward: one rooted in nervous system safety, presence, and self-trust. If you're tired of trying to fix your body and are ready to work with it instead, this one's for you. Re...
Apr 22, 2025•22 min
If you're dealing with chronic pain—whether it's neck, back, or mystery pain doctors can't explain—this episode is for you. Grace breaks down 5 common myths about chronic pain and explains why so many people stay stuck in cycles of frustration, fear, and symptom management. You’ll learn why pain doesn’t always mean damage, why more meds and physical therapy might not be helping, and what actually needs to happen for your body to start healing. Resources from Grace: Mind-Body Healing Method Progr...
Apr 15, 2025•23 min
In this episode of, Grace dives deep into a topic that affects so many of us—disordered relationships with food, especially for those navigating chronic illness and pain. Grace explores how perfectionism, control, and fear around food often intersect with chronic symptoms, leading to a cycle of anxiety, restriction, and dysregulation. She shares her personal journey with disordered eating and how rigid food rules worsened her symptoms. Grace breaks down the subtle but dangerous shift from mindfu...
Apr 08, 2025•30 min
In this episode, Grace sits down with Dr. Satya Sardonicus to explore the deep connection between fascia, the nervous system, and chronic conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. Dr. Satya shares her personal healing journey, the development of her Neurofascial Flow Method, and how unresolved tension in the body contributes to long-term pain and dysregulation. They dive into: Why fascia plays a key role in chronic illness How the body's survival responses impact healing How to create tr...
Apr 01, 2025•54 min
In this episode, Grace dives deep into the powerful and often hidden force of shame—how it shapes our thoughts, bodies, and lives. She explores the difference between shame and guilt, how shame manifests physically and emotionally, and why so many of us carry it unknowingly. Shame thrives in secrecy, but the good news is that we can build resilience, release its hold, and move toward healing. Grace shares practical tools for recognizing and processing shame, from nervous system regulation to sel...
Mar 25, 2025•27 min
In this episode, Grace welcomes Mike Williams, a former investment banker turned pain reprocessing and somatic therapy practitioner. Mike shares how his journey from finance to healing work was shaped by growing up with parents who had chronic pain. He now specializes in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and Hakomi, a mindfulness-based somatic psychology approach that uncovers the emotional and psychological layers beneath chronic pain. Together, they explore how subconscious beliefs, stress, and ...
Mar 18, 2025•36 min
In this episode, Grace answers listener-submitted questions on mental, emotional, and spiritual health. She explores the connection between thoughts and emotions, how to retrain the brain for healing, and why food sensitivities may be linked to the nervous system. Grace unpacks: How to differentiate between thoughts and emotions while healing The impact of negative thought loops on the body Visualization techniques for managing symptom-related anxiety Overcoming motivation struggles with ADHD an...
Mar 11, 2025•23 min
In this episode, Grace welcomes Claudia, a nutrition and dietetic consultant, to explore how stress, food restriction, and overtraining disrupt hormonal health. They discuss hypothalamic amenorrhea, the nervous system’s role in fertility, and the mindset shifts essential for healing. Claudia shares practical steps to restore balance, reconnect with your body, and support long-term recovery. What We Cover: What hypothalamic amenorrhea is and why it happens How stress, disordered eating, and overt...
Mar 04, 2025•44 min
In this episode, Grace explores the voice that holds so many people back—the inner critic. That relentless self-doubt, the voice that whispers “you’re not enough,” can keep the mind and body stuck in cycles of stress, making true healing feel out of reach. Grace unpacks: How negative self-talk impacts the body and mind The connection between self-judgment and chronic stress Where the inner critic comes from and why it develops How to rewrite inner dialogue with self-compassion Practical steps to...
Feb 25, 2025•26 min
In this episode, Grace dives into the science and necessity of human connection with psychologist and Super Psyched podcast host, Dr. Adam Dorsay. They explore how connection—whether with ourselves, others, the world, or something greater—plays a crucial role in emotional and physical well-being. Key Topics: How deep connection regulates the nervous system and aids healing Why loneliness can mimic physical pain and impact chronic illness The underestimated power of pets in emotional regulation T...
Feb 18, 2025•45 min
In this episode of Heal with Grace, Grace explores why setbacks are a natural part of healing and how to navigate them with self-compassion. Healing isn’t a straight path—it’s full of twists, turns, and moments that challenge us. Grace unpacks why resistance happens, how our nervous system responds to change, and why setbacks don’t erase progress. She shares practical tools to reframe setbacks, regulate emotions, and build resilience. To close, she leads a guided reflection to help you shift you...
Feb 11, 2025•26 min
In this episode, Grace explores the impact of perfectionism—how it subtly takes hold, shapes our self-worth, and fuels stress, self-doubt, and even chronic symptoms. She unpacks the hidden ways perfectionism manifests, from overthinking and procrastination to the relentless pressure of hustle culture. Through personal insights and reflections, Grace breaks down why society rewards busyness, how perfectionism affects the healing process, and the importance of shifting toward self-compassion. She ...
Feb 04, 2025•37 min
In this episode, Grace hosts sound healing experts Jessica and Julie to delve into the benefits and practices of sound healing through their recently published book 'Seasons of Sound.' They discuss the origins and effects of sound healing, the importance of a trauma-sensitive approach, and the different modalities and instruments used. The conversation highlights the accessibility and adaptability of sound healing practices, the significance of aligning with seasonal changes, and the growing int...
Jan 28, 2025•44 min•Ep. 57
