S1-E09 | What if healing your body requires first healing your relationship with yourself

Highlight

When conventional treatments failed, Barbara turned to Tui na and Qigong, sparking a remarkable transformation from living with chronic pain to wellness advocate. Her story proves it's never too late to heal, offering hope and practical wisdom for anyone seeking vibrant health after 50.

Summary

Barbara Ellis shares her journey of healing and self-discovery after a life-altering accident. She emphasises the importance of reconnecting with the body and finding ways to take better care of oneself. Barbara found healing through Tui na massage and Qigong, which helped her alleviate pain and improve her overall well-being. She encourages others to prioritise self-care and offers breathing exercises and techniques like havening to promote relaxation and reduce stress. Barbara's ultimate goal is to reach more people and show them that it is possible to stay healthy and vital as they age. Barbara Ellis emphasises the importance of recognising the desire for change and understanding the root cause of one's issues. She helps people delve into their past and lifestyle to find the origin of their problems. By reconnecting with their past and finding peace within themselves, individuals can reduce pain and rebuild their lives. Barbara highlights the power of words and thoughts in shaping our beliefs and self-perception. She encourages changing negative self-talk and embracing self-love and acceptance. Barbara also discusses the significance of connection and community in promoting mental and physical well-being.

Connecting with Barbara Ellis

website: https://meetbarbaraellis.com

email: [email protected]

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barbara.ellis.547

linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-ellis-empowerment-coach

Barbara is offering our listeners the chance to connect with her with  a free 30 minute call https://hello.vitalityreclaimed.co.uk/widget/bookings/30-min-personal-callf44866

Takeaways

• Reconnecting with the body and prioritising self-care are essential for healing and well-being.
• Tui na massage and Qigong can help alleviate pain and improve overall health.
• Breathing exercises, such as box breathing and pulsing, can promote relaxation and stimulate the vagus nerve.
• Havening techniques and hypnotherapy can be effective tools for quitting smoking and reducing stress.
• Stress wreaks havoc on our bodies. Learn how building mental resilience can be the key to unlocking physical healing and vitality.
• Barbara's mission is to reach more people and show them that it is possible to stay healthy and vital as they age. Recognise the desire for change and understand the root cause of your issues.
• Delve into your past and lifestyle to find the origin of your problems.
• Reconnect with your past and find peace within yourself to reduce pain and rebuild your life.
• Change negative self-talk and embrace self-love and acceptance.
• Seek connection and community to promote mental and physical well-being.

Sound Bites

• "I came back feeling absolutely fantastic."
• Through Tui na, I discovered that healing isn't just about treating symptoms—it's about awakening the body's innate wisdom.
• "Qigong is the ultimate form of exercise."
• "It is possible to stay healthy and fit as we get older."
• "What would be a way to start to understand what they need to do?"
• "So it is becoming self-aware, it is self-care, it is changing how you believe, and, I guess, love yourself."