Wellness Without Shame

What happens when the diagnosis you've been given for two decades turns out to be wrong?In this episode, I'm sitting down with Ellen Price Lubensky to talk about her journey through 20 years of medication, a misdiagnosis that shaped so much of her life, and the long, careful process of tapering off her medications once she finally had answers. Ellen opens up about what it took to find her voice in medical spaces, push back on what wasn't working, and learn to advocate for herself in a system that doesn't always make that easy.This conversation is for anyone who has ever questioned their diagnosis, felt unheard by a provider, or wondered if there's a different path forward. You are not alone — and Ellen's story is proof that it's never too late to ask better questions and fight for the care you actually deserve.Follow Ellen on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ellen.lubensky

On today's podcast episode, we have our first guest, wonderful husband, Bryan Ricardo. My husband has been living with Type 2 Diabetes since he was 16 years old.  He discusses how he adjusted his life to it & how the journey has been. This is very inspiring for any person living with Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetes. 

 Anxiety isn't just in your head — it lives in your body. In this raw and honest episode, I'm sharing what anxiety has looked and felt like for me personally, and the body-based tools and holistic approaches that have made a real difference. If you've ever felt like your nervous system has a mind of its own, this one's for you. 

In this episode, Abby explores the connection between stress, the body, and digestive health. Many people think of stress as something purely mental, but the body often carries that stress physically — sometimes in ways we don’t immediately recognize.As a massage therapist who also lives with IBS, Abby talks about how the nervous system, muscle tension, and digestive issues can all be connected. She shares personal insight into how stress can affect the gut, why flare-ups can happen during overwhelming periods, and how the body can store tension in areas like the abdomen, shoulders, and jaw.This conversation also touches on the importance of listening to your body, recognizing early signs of stress, and finding ways to support both physical and digestive health.If you live with IBS, chronic stress, or unexplained tension in your body, this episode offers perspective on how closely the gut and nervous system are linked.

In this first episode of Wellness Without Shame, Abby shares her personal journey living with IBS, chronic migraines, and visual impairment — and how nervous system work and trauma-informed massage changed her life.This podcast is for women navigating chronic pain, invisible illness, and the emotional weight that comes with it.If you’ve ever felt dismissed, misunderstood, or ashamed of your symptoms — this space is for you.Book a session if you are located in the Elkhart County or surrounding areas: Book Here. Follow us on Instagram: wellnessandbodyworkbyarFollow us on Facebook: Wellness & Bodywork by Abby Ricardo