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Sacred Illness™

Dr. Erin Hayford
Chronic Illness
Healing
Cancer
Trauma
Mind-Body Connection
Self-Care
Nature
Nervous System
Mental Health
Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
Authenticity
Personal Growth
Wellness
Motherhood
Grief
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 milestone episode, I sit down with Matt Rowe, a master neuroplastician and author of Belief to Heal, who overcame paralysis and a primary progressive multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

Together, we traverse his incredible journey from elite athl... more

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What if healing isn’t about finding the right doctor, but learning to become an active participant in your own care?

In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tracy Shevell, a board-certified OBGYN and high-risk maternal-fetal medicine specialist who spent... more

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In this powerful episode, I sit down with James Wright—author, father, speaker, and 11-year survivor of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)—who was originally given just 3 to 5 years to live. He refused to accept that prognosis and instead chose to see his il... more

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Recent Guests

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 11 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 States4 months ago

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Ep. 35: The Purpose of Our Pain: A Transformative Journey with Hayley Curtis
Q: Are there days where it's hard for you to have that mindset?
It was a gentle unfolding for me where I can see over time how I came to understand it more and more.
Ep. 40: This Will Change How You See Chronic Disease Forever
Q: Can you share some tangible practices for managing chronic symptoms?
Dr. Hayford advises practices like somatic tracking to get curious about the sensations in your body and to shift the perspective from seeing them as threats to understanding them as communication from your body.
Ep. 40: This Will Change How You See Chronic Disease Forever
Q: What is the significance of the mind-body connection in illness?
The mind-body connection is crucial in understanding that emotional health issues often manifest physically and that healing requires addressing both mental and emotional aspects.
Ep. 40: This Will Change How You See Chronic Disease Forever
Q: How did you become a naturopathic doctor?
Dr. Hayford was diagnosed with Crohn's disease in her early twenties, which led her to question conventional medical solutions and explore naturopathic medicine as an alternative.

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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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2. Dr. Tracy Shevell
3. James Wright
4. Lizzie Dunn
5. Audrey Burke
6. Hayley Curtis

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