Keywords chronic pain, alternative therapies, kinesiology, reiki, emotional healing, India, healing centre, shamanism, music therapy, nature connection

Summary In this episode of Thriving Not Surviving, Helen Valentino sits down with healer and musician Natalie Matos for an inspiring conversation about transforming pain into purpose. Natalie shares her deeply personal journey of living with chronic back pain from a young age and how it became a catalyst for profound self-discovery. From kinesiology and reiki to shamanism and music therapy, her story explores how alternative therapies can reconnect us with our bodies and awaken emotional healing. Having spent time in India and later creating her own healing centre, Natalie’s path reveals the importance of patience, community, and connection with nature on the road to wellness. This heartfelt conversation invites listeners to honour their own healing process, trust their intuition, and explore the many ways body, mind, and spirit can come back into balance.

Takeaways

• Thriving means having the right tools and support

• Chronic pain can start early and transform through awareness

• Kinesiology reveals the body’s deeper needs

• Reiki and emotional healing are closely linked

• Time in India opened new doors to healing and self-understanding

• Creating a healing centre fosters connection and growth

• Music, voice, and vibration are powerful healers

• Nature connection restores balance and peace

• Patience is key to sustainable transformation

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Thriving and Surviving

01:40 Natalie's Journey with Chronic Back Pain

04:02 Exploring Alternative Therapies

08:27 The Impact of Kinesiology

12:38 Reiki and Emotional Healing

13:38 A Year in India: Healing and Discovery

20:06 Establishing a Healing Centre in Goa

23:15 The Evolution of Natalie's Healing Journey

28:31 The Role of Shamanism and Plant Medicine

32:26 Returning to the UK: Adjusting to Change

39:26 The Power of Music and Voice in Healing

41:13 Connecting with Nature: Practical Tips

47:23 The Importance of Self-Exploration and Healing

54:53 Final Thoughts and Reflections

Connect with Natalie

My Sound | Natalie Matos

Natalie Matos Music – Co-creating TRANSFORMATION THROUGH COACHING HEALING & MUSIC

IG: nataliematosmusic

Connect with Helen

Website: InspiredHealing.co.uk

IG: helens_inspired_healing

LinkedIn: Helen on LinkedIn

For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

🎵 Music: Pixabay – “Upbeat Acoustic” by Stockaudios

🎨 Cover art: Dave Champagne

For full transcription, contact: helen@inspiredhealing.co.uk

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