How do songs become anthems of resilience, and what can we learn from the music that moves us? In this special episode of Quiet the Diet, host Michelle brings her entire team—Nicki, Nina, Jessica, and Sarah—to share their personal healing anthems, discussing how music has played a crucial role in their journeys of overcoming chronic illness, emotional struggles, and finding joy.

Tune in to hear:

• Nicki shares her journey with chronic digestive issues and emotional stress eating, and explains how music like "Safe" by All Time Low helped her rediscover joy. [00:01:09 ]
• Nina introduces her story of overcoming illness and talks about how music, particularly Sia's "Angel by the Wings," has been a powerful tool in her healing and emotional embodiment practice. [00:03:16 ]
• Michelle reflects on her health crises, including significant weight loss and MCAS, sharing how songs like Tom Petty's "I Won’t Back Down" gave her resilience and strength during tough times. [00:15:28 ]
• Nicki adds Shania Twain’s "Up” to her list, which she used as an uplifting anthem to start her day during difficult personal times. [00:25:41 ]
• Nina discusses the science behind sound healing, emphasizing the importance of music’s vibrations in affecting the nervous system and emotional regulation. [00:29:09 ]
• Jessica reveals how the song "This Is Me" from The Greatest Showman helped her deal with anxiety and symptoms of isolation during the pandemic. [00:38:54 ]
• The team highlights how movement and embodiment, particularly through dancing and singing, can be essential to the healing process. [00:42:54 ]
• Michelle touches on the importance of living life fully despite health challenges, sharing her experience of attending concerts despite physical limitations. [00:53:07 ]
• Sarah shares how Adele's "Hello" has been her emotional release song, allowing her to connect with her emotions and get through anxious periods. [00:47:02 ]
• The team explores the power of using one’s voice in singing and how it can act as an additional healing tool by stimulating the vagus nerve. [00:37:19 ]
• Michelle concludes with a reflection on love and healing, quoting Queen’s "Under Pressure" to emphasize how caring for others and ourselves is essential in health journeys. [00:55:42 ]

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