Rewrite Your Diagnosis: What This Therapist Wants Every Woman to Know

from Soma Says · host Soma Mandal, MD

In this inspiring episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal interviews Virginia “Gin” Oman — a transformational expert, licensed clinical mental health counselor, certified life coach, personal trainer, and harp therapist. Diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis in the late 1980s and told she’d never walk again, Gin rebuked expectations. She used the healing power of the mind-body connection, movement, music, and intuition to reclaim her life — going from wheelchair-bound to cycling and eventually serving as the MS Association’s National Ambassador. 🌟 Topics Covered Resilience and defying the odds Mind-body healing, intuition, and small daily steps Sound and movement therapy for trauma and chronic illness Building a life of purpose and inspiring hope ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Disclaimer 00:53 – Meet Virginia "Gin" Oman 01:19 – Gin's Journey with MS 04:35 – Intuition & Overcoming Adversity 09:39 – Crafting a Unique Therapeutic Practice 11:21 – Music & Movement as Medicine 18:10 – Therapy’s Triumphs & Trials 22:29 – Learning to Ride Again 26:05 – Becoming a Voice for Hope 26:40 – Inner Voice & Small Shifts 28:49 – From Ashes to Flight 29:27 – Writing for Healing 30:48 – The Joy of Helping Others 34:26 – Daily Rituals for Balance 35:52 – Gratitude & Nature’s Role 41:42 – Engaging the Audience 42:10 – Final Thoughts + Contact Info 👥 Connect & Learn More Virginia “Gin” Oman Instagram: @virginiaomanofficial Website: virginiaoman.com Dr. Soma Mandal aka "Dr. Soma" Instagram: @drsomamandalmd Website: somamandalmd.com

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In this inspiring episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal interviews Virginia “Gin” Oman — a transformational expert, licensed clinical mental health counselor, certified life coach, personal trainer, and harp therapist. Diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis in the late 1980s and told she’d never walk again, Gin rebuked expectations. She used the healing power of the mind-body connection, movement, music, and intuition to reclaim her life — going from wheelchair-bound to cycling and eventually serving as the MS Association’s National Ambassador. 🌟 Topics Covered Resilience and defying the odds Mind-body healing, intuition, and small daily steps Sound and movement therapy for trauma and chronic illness Building a life of purpose and inspiring hope ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Intro & Disclaimer00:53 – Meet Virginia "Gin" Oman01:19 – Gin's Journey with MS04:35 – Intuition & Overcoming Adversity09:39 – Crafting a Unique Therapeutic Practice11:21 – Music & Movement as Medicine18:10 – Therapy’s Triumphs & Trials22:29 – Learning to Ride Again26:05 – Becoming a Voice for Hope26:40 – Inner Voice & Small Shifts28:49 – From Ashes to Flight29:27 – Writing for Healing30:48 – The Joy of Helping Others34:26 – Daily Rituals for Balance35:52 – Gratitude & Nature’s Role41:42 – Engaging the Audience42:10 – Final Thoughts + Contact Info 👥 Connect & Learn More Virginia “Gin” Oman Instagram: @virginiaomanofficial Website: virginiaoman.com Dr. Soma Mandal aka "Dr. Soma" Instagram: @drsomamandalmd Website: somamandalmd.com

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