Beyond The Pelvis

What happens when chronic pain, GI symptoms, and insomnia seem to take over your life, and nothing you try provides lasting relief?Laura sits down with Nora Rodden, founder and CEO of Nirvana, to talk about her own five-year journey with chronic pain after being hit by a car in college.Nora shares how she went from pursuing treatments and procedures for persistent back pain, to experiencing chronic bloating and insomnia, and eventually discovering the mind-body approach that changed how she understood her symptoms.Nora also shares what inspired her to create Nirvana, a personalized digital mind-body recovery program designed to make this work more accessible.If you've ever felt like you're constantly chasing symptoms or wondering why your body still feels unsafe even after you've ruled out structural problems, this conversation is worth a listen.Discover the Nervana App: https://www.trynervana.com/Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/

In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, Laura sits down with chronic symptom recovery coach Helmut Koeckritz, who shares how he recovered from more than 70 symptoms, including pelvic floor pain, OCD, food sensitivities, anxiety, and chronic tension. Together, they explore the mind-body connection, nervous system regulation, symptom fear, and the role of allowance in recovery. Helmut explains the tools that helped him heal, why setbacks don't mean failure, and how learning to feel safe again changed his life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or losing hope, this conversation offers practical insights and a powerful reminder that recovery is possibleConnect with Helmut Koeckritz: https://the-mindful-gardener.com/?shem=rimspwouoeConnect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

Struggling to understand your pelvic pain or why it won’t go away?In this episode, Laura Haraka is joined by a panel of pelvic health experts to answer the most common questions about chronic pelvic pain, bladder symptoms, and nervous system healing.You’ll learn why symptoms persist, how flare-ups actually work, and what it really takes to support your body without turning healing into another to-do list.If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, this will give you clarity, reassurance, and a new way to think about recovery.Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.instagram.com/feel.to.heal.wellness/Connect with Rachel Gofman: https://www.instagram.com/thepelvicpaincoach/Connect with Michael Hodge: https://www.instagram.com/transformpelvichealth/Connect with Callie K Nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/callieknutrition/

Vanessa Blackstone joins Laura Haraka to explore chronic pain, neuroplastic symptoms, and the role of nervous system safety in healing. Vanessa shares her personal story of migraines, pelvic pain, perfectionism, bracing, and learning to reconnect with her body through Pain Reprocessing Therapy. They discuss why symptoms are real, how survival strategies can keep the nervous system on high alert, and why healing requires compassion, consistency, and safety. Vanessa also shares her “dropping in” practice and the reminder: you are not as fragile as you fear you are.Connect with Vanessa Blackstone: http://www.painpsychologycenter.comConnect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

Chelsea Angilella, founder of Transcending Pain, shares how she healed after 30 years of chronic symptoms, including pelvic pain, IBS, migraines, and more. We explore the link between stress, emotions, and physical symptoms, the impact of medical trauma, and the shift that changed everything. Chelsea also shares the tools that supported her recovery and how she now helps others find relief through a mind-body approach.Connect with Chelsea: https://transcendingpain.comConnect with Laura: https://www.feeltoheal.liveJoin the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle