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Sacred Illness™

Dr. Erin Hayford
Chronic Illness
Healing
Cancer
Mind-Body Connection
Self-Care
Nature
Nervous System
Mental Health
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Authenticity
Personal Growth
Motherhood
Grief
Wellness
Trauma
Healing Journey
Hashimoto's Thyroiditis
Resilience
Pain Management
Men-1

Exploring illness as a sacred invitation to deep healing and self-discovery. sacredillness.substack.com

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In this profound episode, Shelby Hanson—a speech-language pathologist, kidney transplant recipient, and nervous system coach—shares her harrowing and transformative journey through sudden kidney failure, a high-risk pregnancy while on the transplant ... more

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When Vivian Quintana was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, she faced the terrifying whirlwind of biopsies, mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation—but it was in the enforced stillness of “chemo brain” that her real healing began.

In this raw an... more

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What if the fiercest, most healing thing you could do is to stop fighting?

When Teresa Smith was told her rheumatoid arthritis was incurable, degenerative, and would require aggressive medication, a deep inner voice said no.

This refusal launched... more

In a world that often pits holistic healing against conventional medicine, the bravest choice is often the one that honors the sacred message of your illness, even when it leads to surgery.

This is a story of how a hysterectomy became the ultimate ... more

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Vivian Quintana
A breast cancer survivor who transformed her experience into a pathway for spiritual awakening
Episode: Ep. 54: From Cancer Diagnosis to Sacred Awakening — How Vivian Quintana Found Healing Beyond the Body
Teresa Smith
Former yoga instructor and creator of Chi Flow, who transitioned to healing herself from rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.
Episode: Ep. 53: From RA to Remission: A Journey Back to the Heart with Teresa Smith
Claire Hickson
Yogic teacher and poet on a healing journey for uterine fibroids
Episode: Ep. 51: The Womb as a Wound and a Sanctuary — Healing Uterine Fibroids by Re-mothering the Self with Claire Hickson
Matt Rowe
Master neuroplastician and author of 'Belief to Heal', overcoming paralysis and a diagnosis of MS
Optimal Body, Optimal Mind
Episode: Ep. 50: Healing Multiple Sclerosis: On Rewiring Your Brain and Embracing Illness as a Teacher with Matt Rowe
Dr. Tracy Shevell
OBGYN and health advocate helping women navigate the medical system.
Self-employed
Episode: Ep. 49: Labor and Deliverance: Healing, Empowerment, and the Medicine of Self-Advocacy with Dr. Tracy Shevell
James Wright
An author and patient living with ALS
Episode: Ep. 48: Anchored to Hope: Rewriting the Story on Illness with Author James Wright
Lizzie Dunn
Living with MEN-1 and host of The MEN-1 Mosaic podcast
The MEN-1 Mosaic
Episode: Ep. 44: "What if it's Different for Me?"- Defying the Diagnosis with Lizzie Dunn
Audrey Burke
Licensed massage therapist and somatic-experiencing practitioner
Episode: Ep 43: When the Body Speaks — Healing Through Touch and Story with Audrey Burke
Hayley Curtis
Gene Keys guide with significant experience in chronic illness
Episode: Ep. 35: The Purpose of Our Pain: A Transformative Journey with Hayley Curtis

Host

Dr. Erin Hayford
Host and advocate for exploring the intersections of health, healing, and self-discovery.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 13 ratings
  • Inspiring + Eye-opening

    This podcast gave me so much hope navigating my own chronic illness and opened my eyes to what’s possible when it comes to health and healing. Grateful for this resource + Dr. Erin’s work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SkiMaine14
    United States6 months ago

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Many express gratitude for the personal stories and professional insights shared, finding them relatable and comforting.
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Ep. 53: From RA to Remission: A Journey Back to the Heart with Teresa Smith
Q: What does illness invite you to become?
My soul needed me to let go of all the anger, any judgment, and to get into my heart to understand how much I can love.
Ep. 54: From Cancer Diagnosis to Sacred Awakening — How Vivian Quintana Found Healing Beyond the Body
Q: Who is your illness inviting you to become?
I am becoming a very secured, confident person knowing that I'm my own home, and that I'm not any of the things that people told me I was.
Ep. 54: From Cancer Diagnosis to Sacred Awakening — How Vivian Quintana Found Healing Beyond the Body
Q: What message would you share with listeners today who have breast cancer?
My biggest thing is advocate for yourself. Do your research, find out what you could do during your treatment to support you mentally, physically, emotionally, because the healing isn't just the medicine.
Ep. 51: The Womb as a Wound and a Sanctuary — Healing Uterine Fibroids by Re-mothering the Self with Claire Hickson
Q: Who has your illness invited you to become?
My illness has invited me to become a light, a guiding light for others who may be navigating similar journeys.
Ep. 52: Releasing the Womb: Hysterectomy as the Holistic Path to Healing with Oriana Broderick
Q: What would have helped you in that space?
I would say to always take the next step because where it leads us to is to a place that we can never imagine where we're at right now.

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What is Sacred Illness™ about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Exploring the transformative potential of illness, this podcast centers on how health challenges can serve as catalysts for deep healing and meaningful self-discovery. Episodes often feature insightful conversations with experts and personal stories from individuals facing various health issues, highlighting themes such as self-advocacy, mind-body connections, and the holistic approach to well-being. Noteworthy discussions include acknowledging the role of emotional trauma in chronic conditions and viewing illness not merely as a challenge but as a guide towards personal growth. This perspective is likely to resonate with listeners seeking hope and empowerment in their own healing journeys.

Unique in its focus, the content actively encoura... more

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1. Vivian Quintana
2. Teresa Smith
3. Claire Hickson
4. Matt Rowe
5. Dr. Tracy Shevell
6. James Wright
7. Lizzie Dunn
8. Audrey Burke

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