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Heal with Grace

Grace Secker

95 episodes

5 days ago

Grace is joined by Dr. Michael Dow, a clinical psychologist and lead therapist for Pain Reprocessing Therapy, to explore how our brains can learn to predict symptoms—and why that's actually good news for healing. Michael shares his personal journey from chronic weekly headaches to full recovery, what he learned from running a pain management program where nobody got out of pain, and how everything shifted when he discovered pain reprocessing therapy through the Boulder Back Pain Study. They d...

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Grace is joined by Dr. Michael Dow, a clinical psychologist and lead therapist for Pain Reprocessing Therapy, to explore how our brains can learn to predict symptoms—and why that's actually good news for healing. Michael shares his personal journey from chronic weekly headaches to full recovery, what he learned from running a pain management program where nobody got out of pain, and how everything shifted when he discovered pain reprocessing therapy through the Boulder Back Pain Study. They d...

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Episodes (20/95)

Heal with Grace

96. Do We Predict Our Symptoms with Dr. Michael Dow

Grace is joined by Dr. Michael Dow, a clinical psychologist and lead therapist for Pain Reprocessing Therapy, to explore how our brains can learn to predict symptoms—and why that's actually good news for healing. Michael shares his personal journey from chronic weekly headaches to full recovery, what he learned from running a pain management program where nobody got out of pain, and how everything shifted when he discovered pain reprocessing therapy through the Boulder Back Pain Study. They d...

5 days ago

48 minutes

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95. When to Rest and When to Push Through Fatigue

Ever wonder if you should rest when fatigue hits—or keep going? Grace tackles one of the most common (and confusing) questions in chronic fatigue recovery: how to know when your body needs rest versus when your nervous system just needs reassurance that you're safe. What You'll Learn: The Two Types of Fatigue Normal fatigue (proportionate to life stress, activity, or lack of sleep)Nervous system fatigue (disproportionate, often paired with brain fog, body aches, or other symptoms—and do...

1 week ago

16 minutes

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94. The Healing Power of Heart Rate Variability with Jessica Corbin

Ever feel like you're "doing all the right things" but still running on empty? This conversation with Jessica Corbin lit me up. Jessica is a somatic educator and founder of Source, and she brings such a beautiful perspective on what it actually means to understand your energy—not just manage it, but renew it. We dive deep into heart rate variability (HRV), but this isn't just a technical conversation. It's about reconnecting with your body's wisdom, understanding when you're extracting from y...

2 weeks ago

40 minutes

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93. The Dark Side of Clean Living

In this episode, Grace explores how the pursuit of “perfect” health can backfire—turning clean eating and non-toxic living into stress, rigidity, and even illness. She shares her personal journey with orthorexia and recovery, reminding us that true health is found in balance, nervous system safety, and freedom, not restriction. Resources from Grace: Mind-Body Healing Method Program - start healing NOW Submit your Question for Grace to answer on the podcast Work with me in therapy or coachi...

3 weeks ago

23 minutes

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92. The Science Behind Emotions, Pain & the Nervous System with Mark Lumley, PhD

Clinical psychologist and researcher Mark Lumley joins Grace to unpack why the brain—not just the body—is central to chronic pain. They dig into EAET (Emotional Awareness & Expression Therapy), how “doing the uncomfortable thing” can unlock change, why blocked anger and unspoken needs keep symptoms looping, and where journaling and unsent letters actually help. Mark shares vivid stories (including blood-draw fainting and the fight/flight “hack”), how relationships trigger or soothe pain, ...

1 month ago

47 minutes

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91. Why Having Multiple Symptoms Is A Good Sign

If you’ve ever felt like your body is playing whack-a-mole with symptoms—pain, fatigue, gut issues, headaches—you’re not alone. In this episode, Grace explains why shifting symptoms, known as the “symptom imperative,” are actually a hopeful sign of neuroplastic pain. You’ll learn how to recognize this pattern, why it means your body isn’t broken, and how to respond so you can move toward healing. Resources from Grace: Mind-Body Healing Method Program - start healing NOW Submit your Questio...

1 month ago

25 minutes

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90. When the Brain Predicts Pain with Vanessa Blackstone

Grace is joined by Vanessa Blackstone, LMFT to talk about why our brains sometimes expect pain or symptoms before they even happen—a process called predictive coding. Together they explore how this shapes chronic pain and other body sensations, and how tools from Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) can help break the cycle. Vanessa shares stories from her own journey and her clients, showing how to navigate flare-ups (known as extinction bursts) and build evidence of safety in your body. This ep...

1 month ago

54 minutes

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89. Perfectionism, Productivity and Pain

In this episode, Grace explores the hidden costs of perfectionism. She reflects on how the drive to achieve and stay productive can often be rooted in pain, and how these patterns affect both mind and body. Grace unpacks the cultural narratives around productivity, the toll they take on our well-being, and what it looks like to step into a more compassionate, sustainable way of living. Resources from Grace: Mind-Body Healing Method Program - start healing NOW Submit your Question for Grace...

1 month ago

32 minutes

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88. Healing Beyond Codependency with Emmy Marie

In this episode of Heal with Grace, Grace sits down with Emmy to explore what life and healing look like after leaving toxic or abusive relationships. Emmy shares her personal story of navigating patterns of codependency, how trauma shows up in everyday life, and the power of boundaries and self-compassion in recovery. Together, they unpack the difference between “toxic” and “abusive,” the role of emotional abuse, and what it means to create safe, healthy connections moving forward. You’ll wa...

2 months ago

40 minutes

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87. How I Moved Through a Flare While Traveling

In this episode, Grace shares what happened when a long-awaited trip to New Zealand brought on a flare—and how fear, pressure, and perfectionism played a role. She opens up about the mindset shifts, nervous system tools, and emotional release practices that helped her move through it in just a day and a half. Resources from Grace: Mind-Body Healing Method Program - start healing NOW Submit your Question for Grace to answer on the podcast Work with me in therapy or coaching FREE Chronic Pa...

2 months ago

26 minutes

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86. The Mind-Body Approach to Healing Pelvic Pain with Rachel Gofman

In this episode, Rachel Gofman (physical therapist and pelvic pain coach) shares her journey to overcoming debilitating pelvic pain through mind-body and nervous system work. What You'll Learn: Why "diagnoses" and structural findings don’t always explain symptomsHow shame, cultural beliefs and trauma inform pain The nervous system’s role in chronic symptoms and healingMyths about pelvic pain that may be keeping you stuckConnect with Rachel: Instagram WebsiteResources from Grac...

2 months ago

46 minutes

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85. What Your Test Results Don't Show You

In this episode, Grace unpacks why your scans, labs, or diagnoses don’t always explain your symptoms—and what might be going on beneath the surface. She explores how many chronic conditions are driven not by structural damage, but by nervous system dysregulation and unresolved emotional stress. If you’ve been told “everything looks normal” or have a diagnosis but still feel stuck in symptoms, this episode offers a new way forward. You’ll learn: The difference between structural issues and fun...

2 months ago

19 minutes

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84. Navigating a Higher Needs Nervous System with Christie Uipi

Grace is joined by therapist Christie Uipi, LCSW, founder of the Better Mind Center, to explore what it means to have a higher needs or sensitive nervous system. Christie shares her personal healing journey, how chronic symptoms often stem from learned neural pathways, and why sensitivity isn’t something to fix—but to understand and support. They discuss how to know the difference between a limit and a growth edge, the pitfalls of perfectionism in healing, and how building a life around your ...

2 months ago

47 minutes

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83. Simple Morning Routine for Chronic Pain and Illness Relief

In this solo episode, Grace walks us through a powerful yet flexible morning routine designed specifically to support those healing from chronic symptoms. Whether you're dealing with pain, fatigue, or nervous system dysregulation, this grounded, heart-centered practice can help you gently anchor into your day with more ease and intention. Grace also shares insights from her own recent experience being sick while traveling—and how she’s continuing to meet herself with compassion. Full Morning ...

3 months ago

25 minutes

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82. Do You Have Neuroplastic Symptoms? Here's How to Know – with Dr. Howard Schubiner

Dr. Howard Schubiner, pioneer in the mind-body medicine field, joins Grace to explore how many chronic symptoms are actually neuroplastic — created by the brain, and reversible. They discuss what defines a neuroplastic symptom, the key criteria to identify them, and how emotional trauma, misdiagnosis, and disconnection from the self contribute to chronic pain. If you’ve ever felt dismissed, misunderstood, or stuck in your healing journey, this episode could be your click moment. In this episo...

3 months ago

46 minutes

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81. From Spiraling to Soothing: Stop Catastrophizing

In this solo episode, Grace explores one of the most common mental habits that keeps people stuck in chronic symptoms and fear: catastrophizing. She breaks down why the brain defaults to worst-case-scenario thinking, how it impacts the nervous system, and what we can do instead to move through these spirals with presence and compassion. Grace offers practical tools to help you recognize catastrophic thinking in the moment and shift into soothing, grounded awareness—so that fear doesn’t have t...

3 months ago

26 minutes

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80. What is Somatic Intelligence? A Conversation with Sheridan Ruth

In this episode, Grace is joined by somatic coach and author Sheridan Ruth for a powerful and grounded conversation about nervous system regulation, trauma healing, and the concept of somatic intelligence. Sheridan shares her personal journey—from living with chronic PTSD to discovering the depth of somatic work—and how tuning into the body became the foundation of her transformation. In this episode, they discuss: What somatic intelligence really means (and how it differs from emotional inte...

3 months ago

35 minutes

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79. What Wellness Culture Gets Wrong About High Vibes Only

Grace explores how the pursuit of high vibes only—while powerful—can sometimes lead to emotional bypassing. She shares how real healing comes not from avoiding pain, but from meeting it with presence. In this episode, she shares: Why positivity can’t replace emotional integrationHow symptoms often signal what we haven’t feltThe power of letting grief, fear, and shame be seenWhy healing isn’t about fixing—it’s about feelingThis isn’t about rejecting high vibes. It’s about expanding them to inc...

4 months ago

18 minutes

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78. What is Healthy Anger? A Conversation with Amanda Curry

In this powerful episode, Grace sits down with somatic coach and physical therapist Amanda Curry to explore the layered and often misunderstood emotion of anger—especially as it arises for women in postpartum seasons. Amanda shares her personal experience with postpartum rage and how it became the starting point for deeper healing and self-inquiry. Together, they explore what it means to feel anger safely and fully, how emotional repression manifests in the body, and how women can reclaim ang...

4 months ago

49 minutes

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77: Food Isn’t the Enemy: Reclaiming How You Eat

In this episode, Grace shares one of her most requested lessons—how to actually heal food sensitivities instead of just managing them. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of cutting out gluten, dairy, sugar, histamines, or lectins—and still feel like your body reacts to everything—this one’s for you. Grace breaks down: Why your food reactions may have more to do with your nervous system than the food itselfHow chronic stress and fear around food create a feedback loop that keeps you sickWhat it m...

4 months ago

24 minutes