Episode Overview

In this episode of the Sacred Illness™ Podcast, Dr. Erin Hayford sits down with Mandy Neill from Seattle, Washington, who shares her compelling story of living with three autoimmune conditions focused in her gut.

Mandy's multi-decade journey through chronic illness has brought her valuable insights and many shifts in perspective, particularly following her third diagnosis in the last year.

Tune in as they delve into Mandy's health challenges, her explorations of alternative medicine, and her process of tuning into her body's wisdom. From naturopathy and Chinese medicine to somatic therapy and Qigong, Mandy opens up about the holistic practices that have significantly transformed her relationship with her body and illness.

Don't miss this inspiring conversation packed with profound realizations and actionable insights for anyone navigating their own health journey. Enjoy!

 

Timestamp Overview

00:00 Welcome to the Sacred Illness Podcast

02:12 Mandy's Early Health Struggles

03:40 Navigating Multiple Autoimmune Diagnoses

06:23 The Impact of Pregnancy and Parenting

08:34 A Crisis Point and New Approaches

10:37 The Third Autoimmune Diagnosis

14:11 Exploring Alternative Healing Modalities

22:40 The Role of Chinese Medicine and Qigong

32:22 Living in the Mind: Ignoring the Body's Signals

32:39 Discovering the Body's Intuition

33:59 Integrating Mind and Body

34:28 The Emotional Side of Healing

35:54 Shifting Mindsets: From Broken to Responsive

39:10 Daily Practices for Well-being

42:15 Aligning with Your True Self

52:34 Embracing Mystery and Possibility

57:51 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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About Our Guest

Follow Mandy on Instagram to stay up to date with her journey!: @slow_down_to_savor

Resources:

• Book: "Brave New Medicine: A Doctor's Unconventional Path to Healing" by Cynthia Li, MD 


• Reiki/ Qigong/ tai chi/ acupuncture as supportive healing modalities


• Mandy's Qigong practitioner: Mimi Kuo-Deemer - check out Instagram, website, and YouTube for free and paid support

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Music used: Instructions for Living a Life by Savfk - www.youtube.com/@SavfkMusic 

 

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