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Beyond The Pelvis
by Laura Haraka
Beyond the Pelvis is hosted by Laura Haraka, a somatic experiencing practitioner and breathwork facilitator. Each week, we explore alternative and holistic approaches to healing chronic pelvic pain and other painful or chronic conditions. Join us, and other experts in mind, body and spiritual healing, as we discuss a wealth of modalities ranging from ancient practices to modern therapies that challenge the conventional, Western model of treatment. Tune in each week to discover the wealth of possibilities that exist "Beyond the Pelvis."
Episodes
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66: Integrating Emotional and Physical Health with Melissa Melia Dunn
Melissa Melia Dunn shares her personal journey with chronic pelvic pain and endometriosis, exploring the mind-body connection and innovative approaches to healing. Discover how understanding the nervous system, emotional health, and supportive therapies can transform pain management and recovery....
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65. From Chronic Pain to Nervana with Nora Rodden
What happens when chronic pain, GI symptoms, and insomnia seem to take over your life, and nothing you try provides lasting relief? Laura sits down with Nora Rodden, founder and CEO of Nirvana, to talk about her own five-year journey with chronic pain after being hit by a car in college. Nora...
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64. Helmut Koeckritz: The Mind-Body Approach That Helped Him Heal 70 Symptoms
In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, Laura sits down with chronic symptom recovery coach Helmut Koeckritz, who shares how he recovered from more than 70 symptoms, including pelvic floor pain, OCD, food sensitivities, anxiety, and chronic tension. Together, they explore the mind-body connection,...
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Ep 63: Pelvic Pain Recovery, Your Biggest Questions Answered
Struggling to understand your pelvic pain or why it won’t go away? In this episode, Laura Haraka is joined by a panel of pelvic health experts to answer the most common questions about chronic pelvic pain, bladder symptoms, and nervous system healing. You’ll learn why symptoms persist, how...
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Ep 62: From High Alert to Healing: Rethinking Neuroplastic Pain with Vanessa Blackstone
Vanessa Blackstone joins Laura Haraka to explore chronic pain, neuroplastic symptoms, and the role of nervous system safety in healing. Vanessa shares her personal story of migraines, pelvic pain, perfectionism, bracing, and learning to reconnect with her body through Pain Reprocessing Therapy....
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Ep 61. She Was Told to Manage Her Pain Forever. Now She’s Pain-Free
Chelsea Angilella, founder of Transcending Pain, shares how she healed after 30 years of chronic symptoms, including pelvic pain, IBS, migraines, and more. We explore the link between stress, emotions, and physical symptoms, the impact of medical trauma, and the shift that changed everything....
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Ep 60: How Softening Leads to Healing From Chronic Pain, With Chelsea Emery
Chelsea Emery, founder of Your Peaceful Pathways, shares her story of recovery from chronic pain through mind-body techniques. Learn how neuroplasticity, expressive writing, and gentle movement can open the door to recovery. Connect with Chelsea: https://yourpeacefulpathways.com Connect with…
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Ep 59: Pain Recovery Case Study: “Ignoring Pain Symptoms Was My Key to Healing”
In this episode, pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka discusses a real recovery case study from a former client, Yaatin Aggarwal. Learn how stress, fear, and unprocessed emotions can drive chronic pain, and how symptom tracking, somatic practices, and gradual movement helped him heal by…
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Ep 58: Reconnecting With Your Inner Guidance with Julia Carmen
Julia Carmen, a curandera lineage-holder, joins us to explore healing through both the physical and spiritual realms. We discuss soul listening, energetic boundaries, and quieting mental noise to hear inner guidance. Julia also reflects on our shared need to feel seen and loved, and how...
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Ep 57: The Hidden Power of Emotions in Chronic Pain Recovery with Jim Prussack
Most chronic pain is not a structural problem hiding in your body's tissues. It's your brain's neuroplastic response. I'm joined by Jim Prusak, a seasoned physical therapist turned pain science expert, who reveals how transforming your emotional and mental habits can break the pain cycle for…
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Ep 56: Why Treating the Body Alone Isn’t Enough to Heal Chronic Pain
In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, Laura interviews guest expert Vidhi Shastri to explore what it actually takes to heal from chronic pain. Together, they unpack how physical symptoms reflect emotional patterns, mental beliefs, and energetic health, and why treating the body alone misses the...
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Ep 55: Give yourself permission to be in the middle of your healing with Kristy Kuecken
Pain recovery coach Laura Haraka is joined by guest expert Kristy Kuecken, a somatic practitioner and addiction counselor. Together, they explore what it means to be in the middle of healing, how permission softens the nervous system, and why compassion, movement, and curiosity matter just as…
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Ep 54: Why Chronic Pain Persists (Even When Tests Are Normal) with Dr. Nir Brosh
Pain recovery coach Laura Haraka is joined by guest expert Dr. Nir Brosh, a physician specializing in neuroplastic pain. They explore how chronic symptoms develop through nervous system dysregulation, why pain can persist despite normal tests, and how brain–body approaches support lasting…
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Ep 53: Rewiring Pelvic Pain: Mind-Body Healing with Evelyn Hecht, PT
Evelyn Hecht, pelvic physical therapist, chronic pain specialist, and Pelvic Sense founder. With 25+ years in pelvic health, she breaks down how pain neuroscience, central sensitization, and nervous system regulation transform recovery for urinary urgency, painful sex, interstitial cystitis,...
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Ep 52: Healing from Endometriosis and Infertility with Functional Nutrition
Functional nutritionist Alyssa Chavez joins chronic pain coach Laura Haraka. Alyssa shares her story of going from painful periods and infertility to conceiving naturally at 36. Alyssa shares her "whole-person approach": nutrition, gut health, blood sugar balance, and nervous system regulation....
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Ep 51: Healing Chronic Back Pain with TMS and Nervous System Regulation
Adam Coloretti spent six years living with pelvic and back pain that began after gym injuries. He discovered TMS and the mind–body connection in year five and became pain-free. In this episode, Adam shares the tools that helped his recovery: building an evidence list, journaling without filters,...
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Ep 50: Chronic Pain Recovery Without Surgery: The DOC Journey Explained by Dr David Hanscom
Pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka welcomes former Seattle spine surgeon Dr David Hanscom to reframe chronic pain as a mind–body, fight-or-flight issue, not just structure. He shares his DOC (Direct Your Own Care) Journey tools: education, expressive writing, active meditation, sleep, and...
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Ep 49: A Physician’s Perspective on Healing Chronic Pain With Dr. Rita Gupta
In this episode, pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka chats with Dr. Rita Gupta, a board-certified physician, to explore how the mind-body connection can transform chronic pain. Together, they discuss practical ways to retrain the brain, reduce discomfort, and reclaim a sense of ease and...
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Ep 48: Case Study: Healing from Chronic Pelvic Pain with Rachel Lock
In this episode, pelvic pain recovery coach Laura Haraka interviews former client Rachel Lock, who shares her inspiring journey from living in constant fear of pelvic pain flares to finding freedom and trust in her body. Rachel opens up about her lifelong experience with anxiety, how it…
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Ep 47: Men and Pelvic Pain with Michael Hodge
Michael Hodge shares his transformative journey through five years of severe pelvic pain and his exploration of mind-body medicine. Michael discusses the importance of understanding the root causes of pelvic symptoms, the challenges of distraction in healing, and the balance between physical...
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Ep 46: Chronic Pain Recovery and the Return of Joy – with Simone Holderbach
Host Laura Haraka talks with Simone Holderbach, a neurology-based manual therapist and Pain Reprocessing Therapy coach, about what it means to reclaim joy after years of living with chronic pain. Simone shares her personal and professional journey of helping others recover from persistent…
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Ep 45: Neuroplastic Healing: Steven Blake on Recovering from Chronic Pain
Laura Haraka welcomes Steven Blake, therapist and founder of Old Pain to Go. Steven shares how his groundbreaking approach helps people recover from chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue. He explains complex pain science in relatable ways and highlights research supporting...
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EP 44: Case Study: From Chronic Bladder Pain to Mind-Body Healing
Laura Haraka welcomes Heather Arrigo, a former client who transformed her life through mind-body healing. Heather shares her journey from chronic bladder pain to personal growth, highlighting the power of resilience and the mind-body connection. Discover how Heather navigated medical challenges,...
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Ep 43: How to Unlearn Chronic Pain: A Conversation with Scotty Stiles
Pain coach Scotty Stiles joins Laura Haraka to share his journey from chronic neuroplastic pain to recovery. They explore Pain Reprocessing Therapy, somatic tracking, and expressive writing as tools for healing. Learn how creating safety in the body can lead to real, lasting relief from chronic...
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Ep 42: Dizziness, Blurry Vision & the Brain: Understanding Neural Circuit Symptoms
In this episode, Dr. Yonit Arthur shares her journey from audiology to mind-body healing. She and Laura explore chronic dizziness, anxiety, neuroplasticity, and the emotional roots of physical symptoms, highlighting the power of education, self-connection, and small daily shifts in supporting...
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Ep 41: Chronic Pain, Childhood Trauma, and the Power of Neuroplastic Healing
In this powerful episode, host Laura Haraka is joined by Jeni Quigg, a therapist who lived with chronic neoplastic pain for 23 years. They explore the link between childhood adversity and chronic symptoms, how to retrain the nervous system, and why healing is less about fixing, and more about...
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Ep 40: The Mind-Body Connection in Chronic Pain
In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, host Laura Haraka speaks with Dr. Jen Romanello, a resident physician and advocate for neuroplastic pain treatment. Jen shares her personal journey through chronic pelvic pain, the impact of medical gaslighting, and her passion for educating others about the...
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Ep 39: Transforming Pain into Power with Aoife, Mind Body Coach
In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, Laura Haraka interviews Aoife, a mind-body coach who shares her transformative journey from chronic illness to empowerment. Aoife discusses her 30-year struggle with various health issues, her discovery of the mind-body connection, and how embracing her...
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Ep 38: From Chronic UTIs to Full-Body Freedom: Cassie Barfield’s Healing Story
In this episode, I’m joined by the deeply insightful and inspiring Cassie Barfield, a Therapeutic Counsellor based in the UK who now integrates mind-body work into her own practice to support others with chronic symptoms. Cassie spent years navigating the exhausting and often confusing world of...
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Ep 37: From Doubt to Clarity: Dan Ratner on the Power of Mind-Body Healing
You don't want to miss this episode with Dr. Dan Ratner. Dr. Ratner is a leading international expert in the mind-body field, host of the Crushing Doubt podcast on YouTube and Apple Podcasts, and author of Crushing Doubt: An Advanced System for Mind-Body Pain and Symptom Relief. After his...
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Ep 36: From Pain to Empowerment: Fabienne's Healing Journey
In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, host Laura interviews her client Fabienne, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic pain and reclaiming her life. Fabian discusses the onset of her symptoms, the challenges of seeking answers, and the impact of personal pressure and trauma on…
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Ep 35: Unlocking the Body: The Power of Somatics with Gena Rho
Today on the podcast we are honored to have Gena Rho. Gena is a certified Clinical Somatic Educator. Her somatic training is in the tradition of Thomas Hanna’s neuroscience-based somatic movement education. She trained with Martha Peterson of Essential Somatics. Gena is a lead teacher for…
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Ep 34: The Hidden Forces Behind Long COVID & Chronic Symptoms
Dr. Rebecca Kennedy, is a family medicine physician in Portland, Oregon, specializing in Mind-Body/Neuroplasticity-based treatment for chronic symptoms. She works with any type of mind-body symptom and has a particular focus on long COVID. She previously led the Kaiser Permanente's long COVID...
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Ep 33: Doing the scary things to overcome trauma and pain with Emily Dufrane
Grab a tea, a blanket and something grounding as you dive into this episide. We are chatting with Emily Dufrane, licensed therapist and owner of Sacred Crow Counseling and Consulting. Please be mindful that we talk about sexual abuse, trauma, and addiction in this episode. If you are triggered by...
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Ep 32: Ashley's Recovery Story from Pelvic Pain
In this episode, we’re joined by the incredible Ashley, a former client who has overcome a range of pelvic pain and symptoms on her healing journey. Ashley’s story is one of resilience, strength, and hope. As a devoted mother of two, she navigated her challenges with determination, and today…
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Ep 31: How to stay hopeful during a healing journey
In this episode, we answer a listener's question with our best advice. Tune in, as the response may be exactly what you need as well. This applies to those healing from chronic pain and life in general! Please consult with your medical doctor regarding your medical condition, as the advice given…
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Ep30: The Role of Psychedelics for Pain Relief
Janet Livingstone is a world traveler with a career in leadership training, curriculum development and facilitation. Realizing that "leaders" and everyone else function from the inside out and can benefit from emotional support, she began studying psychedelics and internal family systems. She...
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Ep 29: Breathing for a better quality of life with Koa
In this episode, we are joined by Koa, a Breath therapy practitioner. Koa is a French Canadian from Montreal on a journey of self-discovery and healing. After years of full-time travel and adventure, he hit a low point upon returning from Australia. A transformative trip to El Salvador led him to...
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Ep 28: Whole person, holistic medical care does exist with Dr. John Stracks
In this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Stracts, a mindbody medicine doctor who is changing the medical system with a model of care that is truly holistic. We discuss how stress shows up in the body, the spiritual side of chronic conditions, how community healing is beneficial in recovery and...
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Ep 27: Reclaiming Wellness Through the Mind-Body Connection
On today's episode of beyond the pelvis we are privileged to have Dr. David Schechter. Dr. Schechter is a physician in West LA, California. and has been practicing as a Family and Sports Medicine Physician for over 30 years. After training with Dr. Sarno, he has lectured to patients, medical...
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Ep 26: How your dreams provide the medicine for your pain.
Today on beyond the pelvis we are thrilled to have Machiel Klerk, Machiel is a psychotherapist , author of DREAM GUIDANCE and founder of the Jung Platform. He is known for integrating Jungian psychology with dream work to inspire personal development. Machiel empowers individuals and…
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Ep 25: How stress and childhood trauma can create dysfunction in the body
David D. Clarke, MD is President of the Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms. He is also Assistant Director at the Center for Ethics and Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology Emeritus both at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon, USA. He is...
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Ep 24: Using the sun to heal from chronic conditions with Carrie Bennet
Today on beyond the pelvis we are privileged to have Carrie Bennet. Carrie is one of the leading educators in the emerging field of quantum biology. She combines deep research and clear explanations of the complex quantum mechanisms at play in the human body to teach people how to use light…
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Ep 23: Using virtual reality to overcome pain and anxiety with Celine Tien
In this episode, we speak with the founder of Flowy, Celine Tien. Flowly is a virtual clinic designed for the 1 in 5 Americans living with chronic pain. Our 12-week program focuses on nonstructural pain, empowering patients to manage pain, anxiety, and stress in their day-to-day lives. Flowly...
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Ep 22: Craniosacral Therapy for healing chronic pain with Amanda
In this episode, we are joined by Amanda, a Craniosacral Therapist. Amanda is owner of Find Relief Therapy, a private Occupational Therapy practice, located in East Hanover, NJ. She treats infants, children and adults with a variety of developmental and chronic pain conditions using her extensive...
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Ep 21: Spiritual Awakening Through Pain with Urvi Shah
In this episode, we sit down with Urvi Shah. Urvi is a certified mindfulness coach and spiritual healer. In this episode hear how Urvi has come to understand the power or secret of living a stress free life. Through her pain she found her purpose in life which is to pass on this awareness to the...
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Ep 20: Summer Reflections: How Perception Shapes Purpose
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 20 of Beyond the Pelvis with Dr. Keneal Segal and Laura Haraka! In this episode, we dive into a summer recap, reflecting on how our perceptions shape our sense of purpose. Join us as we explore the key moments and insights that have inspired growth and clarity over…
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Ep 19: How your family history can show up as pain with Camara Rajabari, LMFT
In this episide, we sit down with Camara Rajabari, The Ancestral Psychotherapist. We speak out how she came into this space with personal and professional experience, how and why ancestral work can facilitate healing, and how psychedelics can be used to overcome physical and emotional conditions....
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Ep 18: Your mind-body circumstances and recovery are unique to you with Jeannie Kulwin
In the episode, we sit down with Jeannie Kulwin to discuss her journey with fibromyalgia and how that experience created an opportunity to rethink her life. Jeannie is a Stress + Chronic Pain Coach - helping overwhelmed professionals reduce stress and/or chronic pain so they can have guilt-free…
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Ep 17: Andrew's journey and the role of stress in pelvic pain.
In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Andrew, who openly shares his healing journey from pelvic pain. Andrew is an environmental and civil engineer who has recovered from 1 and a half years of pelvic pain and symptoms. We are excited to have him here to share his story with us…
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Beyond the Pelvis is hosted by Laura Haraka, a somatic experiencing practitioner and breathwork facilitator. Each week, we explore alternative and holistic approaches to healing chronic pelvic pain and other painful or chronic conditions. Join us, and other experts in mind, body and spiritual healing, as we discuss a wealth of modalities ranging from ancient practices to modern therapies that challenge the conventional, Western model of treatment. Tune in each week to discover the wealth of possibilities that exist "Beyond the Pelvis."
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