In episode 234 of the I Am Jen Wilson, The Healing Rebel Podcast, I'm sitting down with Hollyanna Vellichor - healer, bodywork expert, and someone who's walked the path of chronic illness and trauma herself.

We're talking about the stuff that really matters: holistic healing, staying curious about your wellness journey, and why rigid, dogmatic approaches to health can frankly do one. This conversation is all about community, self-acceptance, and taking radical responsibility for your own healing - without the guilt trip.

What We Cover:

🌀 Bio Coding explained - Hollyanna's unique neuro-rehabilitation technique that reads and influences your body's subtle movements to promote healing, reduce pain, and support nervous system function

🧬 Why curiosity beats dogma - rejecting one-size-fits-all health approaches and finding what actually works for YOU🍽️ Ancestral diets and the energetic cost of health - understanding what your body truly needs

💧 Simplifying lifestyle changes - rest, hydration, nutrition, and movement (no overwhelm, just the essentials)

🍄 Bio coding vs psychedelic therapy - both transformative, but bio coding offers a gentler, body-led approach

💪 Radical responsibility - taking ownership of your healing without blame or shame

🤝 The power of community - why we heal better together

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Chris Freer has a wealth of life experience, is a truly inspirational human, and he has been living with MS for over 20 years. He has proven that you can accept a diagnosis and not be defined by the prognosis. He now helps others uncover the root cause of their issues and helps rewire their mind for lasting success. He is a champion of #BVOMT Find Chris at www.freerthinking.co.uk and LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/freerthinking/Find Jen:Access my FREE Posture for Health mini workshop here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture-for-health/Get my book 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqRebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

In this episode, Jen & Suzanne talk about journalling, the benefits, how to get over feeling stuck, how important creative writing is and much more....Suzanne Ulph is the founder of The Curious Wolf and The Curious Self Journalling Prompt Club. She is a book writing coach and author strategist, partnering with entrepreneurs and novelists to transform their aspirations of writing a book into the reality of becoming published authors.Wellbeing is at the core of all that she does and so she believes that journalling can be a tremendous help to all. www.thecuriouswolf.co.uk Access my FREE Posture for Health mini workshop here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture-for-health/Get my book 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqRebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

In this episode, Jen and Vicky talk about first aid training, who it's suitable for and who should get it. Spoiler alert - everyone over the age of 3 years old!! Find your closest defibwww.defibfinder.uk Check out the training at www.minifirstaid.co.uk Follow Vicky and the teamhttps://www.facebook.com/minifirstaidglasgowhttps://www.instagram.com/minifirstaidglasgowAccess my FREE Posture for Health mini workshop here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture-for-health/Get my book 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqRebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

In this episode Jen &  @emmatomswellness  are chatting about their experience as a Voice of Lived Experience at the  @britishsocietyoflifestylem5322  in Brighton this year (2025). They have their own event coming up in Glasgow on 22nd Nov 2025 2-5pm at The Wellbeing Hub, Rogart St, Glasgow book your ticket here https://bookme.name/iamjenwilson/six-pillars-of-health-workshop-2Access my FREE Posture for Health mini workshop here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture-for-health/Get my book 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqRebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

For full information and tickets for the Scottish Women's Wellbeing Summit in St Andrews, Old Course on 15th November 2025 head over to https://swwsummit.co.uk/Access my FREE Posture for Health mini workshop here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture-for-health/Get my book 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqRebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

The affiliate code for the Vivolife products I use can be found here https://www.vivolife.co.uk/?rfsn=7665085.59c64a&utm_source=Refersion&utm_medium=Affiliates&utm_campaign=7665085Access my FREE Posture for Better Health mini workshop here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture-for-health/Get your copy of 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqGet your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

Jen and  @emmatomswellness  having a quick chat about the upcoming BSLM  @britishsocietyoflifestylem5322  conference in Brighton Sept 2025. Check out our event here: https://bookme.name/iamjenwilson/six-pillars-of-health-workshop-2Get your copy of 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqGet your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

In this episode, Jen chat's to Linda about life after 40, being diagnosed with an under active thyroid and how she changed her lifestyle to heal her thyroid issues. Linda also shares about her life as a mum, living abroad and her journey through fitness from overtraining, bikini competitions to slowing down and finding Yoga. Join Linda's group https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeafter40method/ Get your copy of 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqGet your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

In this episode, Jen chats to Lisa Hopper, author of Truly You: An Invitation to Become More of Your True Self. Lisa Hopper, PCC, is one of the UK’s top transformational life coaches - and a woman on a mission to help people lead their lives with clarity, confidence, and self-trust. She’s the founder of the UK School of Coaching & Self-Mastery, a keynote speaker, and the author of Truly You: An Invitation to Be More of Your True Self - a best-selling book quietly changing lives.Based in Glasgow and working internationally, Lisa supports high-performing professionals, emerging leaders, and purpose-led humans who are done with second-guessing, shrinking, and playing small. Her clients are ready to stop people-pleasing and overthinking - and start living from alignment, truth, and authentic self-expression.At the heart of her work is the Truly You Method - a blend of mindset mastery, relational intelligence, and radical self-leadership. With over a decade of experience in psychology, coaching, and human behaviour, Lisa helps people see themselves clearly, drop the noise, and move forward with fierce integrity.She’s known for her astute insight, compassionate challenge, and her uncanny ability to name what’s really going on. Her coaching has been described as “like being wrapped in a cosy duvet - and then a sharp feather comes along and pokes you in the ribs.”Lisa’s approach is influenced by the Three Principles, Byron Katie, NLP, and solution-focused coaching. She’s been trusted by leaders at Google, the NHS, Network Rail, and King’s College London, and featured in publications including USA TODAY and CEO Weekly.When she’s not holding space for transformation, you’ll find her soaking up life’s beauty - travelling to new places and people-watching with a flat white in hand. She loves meaningful conversations, great food, well-placed humour, and the kind of moments with friends, family and loved ones, that remind you you’re exactly where you’re meant to be.Website: https://lisahoppercoaching.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisahoppercoaching/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-hopper-coaching/Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_hopper_coaching/And here's my gift for your listeners...https://lisahoppercoaching.com/truly-you-book-freeGet your copy of 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqGet your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

Fiona Brannigan is a highly experienced Dietitian and the founder of Inspirit Nutritional and Dietetic Consultancy. With over 25 years of expertise, including 22 years in the NHS, Fiona specialises in helping individuals over 50 manage their gut health, particularly those dealing with bloating, constipation, and other digestive challenges. Through personalised, evidence-based nutrition strategies, Fiona empowers her clients to gain control over their gut health and live more comfortably.As a passionate advocate for holistic health, Fiona believes that addressing gut issues involves not just dietary changes but also stress management, sleep, and lifestyle adjustments. Which has led to her developing a structured 12 week programme The Gut R.E.S.E.T Method – find out more here: https://inspiritdiet.co.uk/gut-reset-programme/Fiona offers face-to-face appointments in Stewarton, Ayrshire and virtual consultations across the UK, helping people lead active, independent lives without the discomfort of digestive problems.To learn more or book a free discovery call, visit www.inspiritdiet.co.ukIf you struggle with bloating but tried all the usual advice of walking after meals, avoiding fizzy drinks and chewing gum but nothing helping then you need Fiona’s FREE Beat the Bloat Guide. Sign up here: https://inspiritdiet.kit.com/21667e0cc2Get your copy of 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqGet your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

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In this episode Jen talks to Lauren about Trauma Informed Breath Work, her amazing story how she came to this practice, why she believes it's important and what to look out for when selecting a breath work coach.

Lauren is a Breathwork Facilitator certified by Owaken Breathwork, Coach and Intuitive Healer currently working in Central Scotland. Services include stress management and understanding your nervous system, confidence and self concept healing, gaining clarity from within and realising you're so much more powerful than you were ever taught. Coming from growing up in the medical world and astoundingly low self esteem, Lauren transformed her world and belief systems and is now walking others through their own journey to believing in themselves, not what anyone else thinks.

Follow Jen: Get your copy of 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqGet your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

After a horrendous peri-menopause - when no-one was talking about it - Andrea is on a mission to empower midlife women with information. As a result she has organised the groundbreaking Scottish ‘Pause Summit, taking place in Glasgow on 25 October 2025.Andrea is the Creative Pause Coach - a menopause expert - helping women understand, navigate, and thrive in midlife using creativity. Andrea also paints personalised pet portraits (Sacha & Friends), mandala art, cloudscapes and other individual commissions. In 2025 she created and launched her HeARTfelt Hugs stationery range too.Andrea lives in Scotland, UK and is Mum to 3 humans and 3 dogs. A qualified further education lecturer, she has over 20 years experience of course design, development and delivery in the corporate world, as well as other project management. AndreaClareArt.ukHttps://scottishpausesummit.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/scottishpausesummithttps://www.instagram.com/scottish_pause_summit?igsh=MWwycTVzYzE0cXNqag%3D%3D&utm_source=qrFollow JenGet your copy of 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqGet your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

In this episode, Jen & Renee talk about Renee's journey into witchcraft, what it means to her and how you can start to bring a bit of the magick of witchcraft into your own life. Renee is a tarot reader, eclectic witch, and spiritual coach who brings a touch of optimistic Sagittarius energy to everything she does. She helps women embrace radical authenticity and deep empowerment through witchcraft. Renee hosts monthly witchcraft circles as well as sabbat celebrations around Glasgow and online to help witches and the witch curious connect with their intuition tap into their magick in a supportive environment. https://sagittariantarot.com/https://awesomeon20.com/https://awesomeon20.com/podcast/Get your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

In this episode Jen talks about behaviours and how they don't define you, only tell part of your story about the relationship you have with yourself.Get your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

In this episode, Jen shares her learning that she is a Highly Sensitive Person (HSP) and the realisations she has had. Get the Highly Sensitive Person Test Here https://hsperson.com/test/highly-sensitive-test/Get The Highly Sensitive Person book here https://amzn.to/3IaLRyS Get your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

In this episode, Jen & Pamela talk about different aspects of improving your health and fitness, why mindset is important, what online training looks like and how Pamela recovered from a serious illness and a major operation. Follow Pamela:www.instagram.com/pamelalfitnesswww.pamelalfitness.comGet your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson

In this episode Jen talks about her recent bout of fatigue, an overstimulated nervous system and what she did to help soothe and heal.

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join our event on Sunday 8th June 2-5pm, central Glasgow https://bookme.name/iamjenwilson/six-pillars-of-health-workshop-1Get your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get your Rebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https://iamjenwilson-2.teemill.com/collection/new/Get my Gut Friendly, Easy Recipe book here https://amzn.to/4gJsGICFor all information on working with me:www.iamjenwilson.comFollow my social channelsSubscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/iamjenwilsonLike my Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/IamJenWilsonFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/iam.jenwilson