Unstuck: Oliviah Shaffer on Chronic Illness, Nervous System Healing & Finding Her Way

Oliviah Shaffer of Soothe Wellness shares her powerful journey of living with undiagnosed chronic illness throughout her adolescence, and how it led her to explore alternative healing, nervous system regulation, and eventually, her own wellness practice.From blacking out in high school hallways to navigating misdiagnoses and a global pandemic, Oliviah’s story is one of quiet determination. Her path toward healing was anything but linear — winding through crisis counseling, nannying, and eventually discovering Spinal Energetics and energy work.This is a conversation about what happens when medicine doesn’t have answers, and how trusting your own body can lead you to your purpose.🔗 Show Notes:In this episode, we explore:* Oliviah’s early health challenges, including nervous system dysregulation and undiagnosed chronic illness symptoms* The emotional impact of searching for answers in a medical system that often dismissed or missed the full picture* How caregiving roles and trauma-informed work shaped her perspective* The intuitive nudges and algorithmic coincidences that led her to Spinal Energetics and somatic healing* What it means to hold space for others when you’ve been through deep dysregulation yourselfFollow Oliviah at @soothe_wellnessBook a session or learn more: soothewellness.comConnect with Frequency: @frequencywellspaceSubscribe to Finding My Frequency for more intimate stories of healing, becoming, and redefining the path forward. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit findingmyfrequency.substack.com/subscribe