16. Healing POTS & Hypermobility Through the Vagus Nerve and Shame Resiliency

Welcome to Episode 16 of the Heal with Grace Podcast, featuring a special guest, Kendel Lipe, a multifaceted expert who uniquely combines her expertise in physical therapy, chronic illness health coaching, biomedical engineering, and integrative manual therapy. Kendel shares her personal journey from being bedridden to thriving despite the challenges posed by Ehlers Danlos syndrome. This episode offers invaluable insights into the power of diet, exercise, manual therapy, and meditation in unlocking our inherent healing potential.In this podcast episode, Kendel and I discuss:Kendel's transition from engineering to specializing in physical therapy for chronic conditions, emphasizing a holistic and manual therapy approach.Understanding Ehlers Danlos syndrome and its relationship with hypermobility, including the spectrum of symptoms that can lead individuals to seek help.The significance of the nervous system in managing chronic conditions and practical strategies for engaging the parasympathetic nervous system to promote healing and well-being.Kendel's exploration of craniosacral and visceral work as innovative methods to listen to the body's cues and facilitate healing from within.This episode is a must-listen for anyone navigating the complexities of chronic illnesses, seeking to understand their body better, and exploring holistic approaches to health. Kendel's journey and insights demonstrate the importance of advocating for oneself, embracing our bodies' wisdom, and finding personalized pathways to healing.Resources:Wim Hoff Breathing5 Foundational Exercises for Hypermobility & EDS: #3 Basic Vagus Nerve Exercise (youtube.com)Kendel's booking page for virtualsVisceral ManipulationScattered Minds by Gabor MateConnect with Kendall:Kendel Lipe is a physical therapist, chronic illness health coach, biomedical engineer and integrative manual therapist. About 10 years ago, Kendal went from thriving to bed-ridden, struck by symptoms she now knows to be associated with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Specific types of diet, exercise, manual therapy and meditation helped me to get back to thriving. Through that journey, Kendel devoted herself to learning everything she could (and still learning more every day!) so that she can help those going through similar journeys to access their own inherent healing potential.Kendel does virtual PT and coaching for people around the world:Website: Roots Integrative Physical TherapyInstagram Email: [email protected] to work with Grace:Practitioner Training-Mind Body Integtration Method Founding Cohort Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system nowFree Masterclass: How to Know If Your Nervous System Is Behind Your SymptomsWork with us in private mind-body coaching Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to'sConnect with GraceConnect on InstagramCheck out my website