Beyond The Pelvis (Dr. Kenael Segal and Laura Haraka)

Welcome to Season 2, Episode 20 of Beyond the Pelvis with Dr. Keneal Segal and Laura Haraka! In this episode, we dive into a summer recap, reflecting on how our perceptions shape our sense of purpose. Join us as we explore the key moments and insights that have inspired growth and clarity over the past few months.

Disclaimer:  This and all episodes are for informational, entertainment, and/or educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for any medical or diagnostic purpose, or for the treatment of any condition or symptom. Please do your own research into substance use laws in your area.

In this episode, we are joined by Dan Buglio, the man behind Pain Free You. He shares his story about how he overcame chronic pain, his approach to recovery of all chronic conditions, including pelvic pain.

Dan is a chronic pain coach with a specialty in TMS and Mindbody resolution for pain or other symptoms. His experience first began 25 years ago with 13 years experiencing back pain and Sciatica. Once he beat it, he continued to learn, study and eventually coach others on how to get out of pain themselves. Dan teaches various concepts through daily videos posted on Facebook and YouTube on his Pain Free You channels. With over 1780 videos posted over the past nearly 5 years, Millions of views on YouTube and Facebook, Dan has helped thousands around the world. He also runs a group coaching program where people with pain and symptoms can get direct access to him up to 4 times a week.

Connect with him on Instagram as well.

In this episode, we are joined by Koa, a Breath therapy practitioner.
Koa is a French Canadian from Montreal on a journey of self-discovery and healing. After years of full-time travel and adventure, he hit a low point upon returning from Australia. A transformative trip to El Salvador led him to dive into therapy, yoga, and breathwork, eventually training in fascia therapy under Philip Gough.
Certified as both a Fascia Therapist and Breathwork Facilitator, Koa's healing journey deepened over the past three years in Nicaragua, where he explored energy work through reiki and furthered his knowledge of fascia and breathwork.
Today, he's passionate about helping others release emotional blocks and reconnect with their inner joy and alignment.
Connect with him on IG @koasbreath or online at ⁠koassadhana.com⁠.
🚨Disclaimer: Please note that we discuss suicide in this episode. If you or someone you know needs help, call or text the crisis line at 988.

Today on beyond the pelvis we are thrilled to have Machiel Klerk, Machiel is  a psychotherapist , author of DREAM GUIDANCE and founder of the Jung Platform. He is known for integrating Jungian psychology with dream work to inspire personal development. Machiel empowers individuals and organizations to nurture their relationships with dreams and as a result break through limiting beliefs and experience rich, balanced lives filled with joy.  

Listen to today's podcast to discover a simple method to use your dreams to find solutions for your chronic pain.

Find more information about Machiel on his website or instagram and purchase his book Dream Guidance!

In this episode, we answer a listener's question with our best advice. Tune in, as the response may be exactly what you need as well. This applies to those healing from chronic pain and life in general!

Please consult with your medical doctor regarding your medical condition, as the advice given is not meant to treat or cure you.

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David D. Clarke, MD is President of the Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms. He is also Assistant Director at the Center for Ethics and Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology Emeritus both at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) in Portland, Oregon, USA. He is board-certified in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine and practiced Gastroenterology in Portland from 1984 to 2009. During that time, he diagnosed and treated over 7000 patients whose symptoms were not explained by organ disease or injury. Dr. Clarke has lectured extensively on Neuroplastic Symptoms to health care professionals, graduate students, and the public across North America and in Europe. His book for patients, They Can’t Find Anything Wrong!, was praised by a president of the American Psychosomatic Society as “truly remarkable” and named one of the five best mind-body books ever written by Brit & Co. He was the lead editor for the professional textbook Psychophysiologic Disorders and the companion textbook A Diagnostic Guide for Psychophysiologic Disorders. He has done hundreds of interviews for TV, Radio, and podcasts and was an Executive Producer of three documentary films about Neuroplastic Symptoms.

Find more information https://www.symptomatic.me and purchase his book They Can't Find Anything Wrong!

In this episode, we speak with the founder of Flowy, Celine Tien.

Flowly is a virtual clinic designed for the 1 in 5 Americans living with chronic pain. Our 12-week program focuses on nonstructural pain, empowering patients to manage pain, anxiety, and stress in their day-to-day lives. Flowly integrates behavioral health support through licensed therapists trained in pain psychology, along with a proprietary at-home VR and biofeedback system that enables self-guided practice.

Providers can partner with Flowly to offer their patients on-demand access to the latest in pain psychology and therapeutic techniques, easing the burden on clinics by supporting patients' mental and emotional health from home.

Celine Tien is founder and chief executive officer of Flowly. In her role, Celine leads a team focused on delivering the latest in pain science in an accessible and comprehensive way for people with chronic pain. Celine got her start in VR as the director and writer of the award-winning film, Pippa’s Pan 盼, one of the world’s first immersive virtual reality hybrid live-action films. Prior to Flowly, Celine grew up as a film/TV actor and model, and later worked in feature development at Oriental DreamWorks in Shanghai and DreamWorks Animation in Los Angeles. Celine is also the founder of the nonprofit education-based organization: Zoom for Kids! Celine studied English and Film at Yale University.

To learn more information, go to the Flowly website or connect with them on IG, FB, or YouTube.

Disclaimer: The information presented in this episode and all other episodes for information and educational purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease or condition. Please consult with your medical provider if you need medical attention.

In this week's episode, we are joined by Tara King, head of coaching operations at Lin Health.

She shares her personal story of dealing with chronic pain as well as how she used that as inspiration to help herself and others.

Tara is a doctor of physical therapy (DPT) specializing in pelvic health and chronic pain. After recovering from decades of chronic pelvic pain, back pain, neck pain, and headaches, Tara turned her clinical practice towards empowering others to do the same. She now heads up operations at Lin Health, a digital health clinic that uses behavioral health and cognitive pain reprogramming to help people recover from chronic pain.

Connect with her online at Here Now Body for resources, yoga classes, and more.

Peace and blessings.

In today's episode, Dr. Kenael and Laura discuss the added challenge of experiencing pain in a melanated body vs a non-melanated body. We also discuss some free and easy resources anyone can do, at anytime, to help manage pain.

This episode is for educational purposes only and does not replace care from your medical provider. Please seek medical treatment when you need medical treatment and care. And always seek the counsel of your primary medical professional for guidance before starting any new program.

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On today's episode of beyond the pelvis we are privileged to have Dr. David Schechter. Dr. Schechter is a physician in West LA, California. and has been practicing as a Family and Sports Medicine Physician for over 30 years.

After training with Dr. Sarno, he has lectured to patients, medical students, psychologists, and doctors around the region and nationally about the mind body connection He is the author of several books including Think Away your Pain and medical articles.  For more information on Dr. Schechter you can visit his website.

In this weeks episode we are joined by Bernadette Pleasant. Bernadette Pleasant is a passionate and visionary public speaker. As the Founder of The Emotional Institute and the creative force behind The Emotional Tour, a transformative mind-body wellness workshop, she has dedicated her life to inspiring positive change. Bernadette is renowned for her expertise in Somatic Emotional Release and her role as a facilitator of Sacred Grief Rituals, advocating for emotional liberation through the power of movement and empowerment.

Don't miss this episode to hear Bernadette speak about the importance of honoring your emotions.

You can find her on ⁠⁠Instagram, ⁠⁠Facebook⁠, or ⁠Her Website⁠.

This is part 2 of getting to know your hosts. In this episode, Dr. Kenael Segal shares her story of how intuition led her to become the PT and healer she is today.

To stay connected with Dr. Kenael Segal, visit her website or follow her on social media:

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In this episode, we are joined by Amanda, a Craniosacral Therapist. Amanda is owner of Find Relief Therapy, a private Occupational Therapy practice, located in East Hanover, NJ. She treats infants, children and adults with a variety of developmental and chronic pain conditions using her extensive training and clinical experience in Craniosacral Therapy and RooT Fx. She is NJ’s only OT with this skill set. Amanda received her Masters of Science in Occupational Therapy from The University of Scranton in 2002 and has built a diverse OT career of mental health, pediatrics and physical disabilities work experience. As an OT, Amanda believes in working one on one with each client to help them relieve their pain, retrain their body and restore their functioning in life. She is passionate that the unique therapy she provides gives each client the knowledge and support to help them engage in their own healing and make permanent changes in their body’s functioning. Connect with her on IG or online at her website.

In this episode, we are joined by Emily Rae Davies to discuss the important role of attuning to our sexuality and how embodiment practices can be used as a healing modality.

Emily Rae Davies is an ordained priestess of body and sexual mysteries in service to a global community of women who are on a journey of physical, sexual and spiritual activation living through the heart. She's been a student of spirituality, yoga, sacred sexuality, eastern philosophy, and natural healing for over 20 years (and lifetimes more) and a teacher for 10 years.

She offers online courses and community for women on a journey for physical, sexual and spiritual activation.

Follow her on social media on Instagram and Facebook.

Enjoy!

In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Andrew, who openly shares his healing journey from pelvic pain. Andrew  is an environmental and civil engineer who has recovered from 1 and a half years of pelvic pain and symptoms. We are excited to have him here to share his story with us and his healing journey Connect with Andrew on Instagram⁠ to learn more about his story.

Dr. Kenael and Laura

In this episode, we sit down with Urvi Shah. Urvi is a certified mindfulness coach and spiritual healer. In this episode hear how Urvi has come to understand the power or secret of living a stress free life. Through her pain she found her purpose in life which is to pass on this awareness to the masses to uplift all.  Come listen to this remarkable success story of healing from chronic pelvic pain. Connect with her on ⁠Instagram⁠ or find her ⁠website⁠.

Disclaimer:  This and all episodes are for informational, entertainment, and/or educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for any medical or diagnostic purpose, or for the treatment of any condition or symptom. Please do your own research into substance use laws in your area.

In this episode, internal medicine doctor Dr. Brad Fanestil, founder of The Boulder Institute for Mind Body Medicine, shares how he treats anxiety, depression, and chronic conditions with neuroscience. His techniques are simple but powerful. He shares many of them during our conversation.

Here's what Dr. Brad has to say about his experience. "I’ve been a board certified Internal Medicine doctor for 33 years. After completing my Internal Medicine residency at UCLA, I began working in a public clinic in Los Angeles from 1990-1992. For the next 17 years I had a traditional Internal Medicine practice just outside of Boulder. I had been doing my best to help patients deal with their chronic pain and prescribing medications, but many saw no improvement over decades. In 2018 I began reading about the new neuroscience of pain and the brain, and I started applying some of these new ideas to my own primary care patients with chronic pain. "

Connect with Dr. Brad to learn more about his classes and offerings.

Best of health and thank you for your support.

Dr. Kenael and Laura

This is part 1 of getting to know your hosts. Laura Haraka shares her story of how chronic pain happened for her and served as the catalyst for major life changes.

To stay connected with Laura, visit her website or follow her on social media:

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Janet Livingstone is a world traveler with a career in leadership training,  curriculum development and facilitation. Realizing that "leaders" and everyone else function from the inside out and can benefit from emotional support, she began studying psychedelics and internal family systems. She currently practices the two streams of her career in parallel and often one informs the others. In her spare time she's into singing, jazz piano, cross-country skiing and having real conversations with other humans.

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In this weeks episode we are joined by Dr. Angelica Whaley, PT, DPT. Dr. Angelica M. Whaley is a pelvic health physical therapist practicing at The Pelvis Pro in Inman Park in Atlanta, GA. She received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University in Chicago and has been specializing in pelvic health since graduating. Her passion is treating acute and chronic pelvic pain, and she feels that pelvic health is an intersection of all her interests— physical therapy, public health, and women’s health! Her dream is making pelvic health physical therapy services accessible to underserved populations both nationally and internationally.

Don't miss this episode to hear Dr. Angelica speak about the importance of treating the nervous system as well as the body.

You can find her on Instagram, Facebook or the pelvis pro.

You do not want to miss this week's episode where Dr. Kenael and Laura discuss the power of the placebo effect. It will literally blow your mind! Listen in for some great tips on how to use your mindset to shift your reality.

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In this episode, we are joined by Tanner Murtagh from Pain Psychotherapy Canada. Their mission is to help clients greatly reduce or eliminate their chronic pain or symptoms and improve their mental health by using specific psychotherapeutic approaches.

Here's what Tanner shares about himself: "I am a therapist who primarily works with clients who have chronic pain or symptoms, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I am trained and experienced in treating chronic pain that has no structural cause, typically called neuroplastic pain or tension myoneural syndrome (TMS). I utilize Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Polyvagal Theory, Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy, Somatic Experiencing (beginner level), and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to support my clients in eliminating or greatly reducing their pain and symptoms." "In my early 20s I began to experience anxiety, depression, chronic back pain, hip pain, leg pain, shoulder pain, arm pain, and headaches. At the time I was told I had fibromyalgia and several other conditions, and I felt deeply confused because doctors and healthcare providers could not agree upon what was physically wrong with me. After several years of suffering in daily pain and anxiety, and having little success with various treatments, I realized through my own research that nothing was structurally wrong with my body and in fact I had neuroplastic pain. Utilizing the same techniques I use with my clients, I recovered from having symptoms of chronic pain, anxiety, and depression."

Listen for more on his personal and professional experience.

Connect with him on IG, Facebook, and Youtube.

This episode is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please seek care from a qualified professional if you need help.

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In this weeks episode, Dr. Kenael and Laura speak with Dr. Rachel Gofman. Rachel is doctor of physical therapy and pelvic pain coach. Her mission is to liberate women from a life consumed by pelvic pain and help them to create lives of greater purpose, connection and intention. Rachel not only helps women recover from pelvic pain but has her own inspiring success story.

You can find Rachel through her website or on instagram.

In this episode, Dr. Kenael and Laura discuss what pain is and how pain pathways get developed in the brain. We also converse about why the brain sends pain signals to our body and the importance of neuroplasticity. We also talk about the power that meditation and visualization have on healing chronic pain. Don't forget to let us know your word of the year for 2024.

In the episode, we sit down with Jeannie Kulwin to discuss her journey with fibromyalgia and how that experience created an opportunity to rethink her life.

Jeannie is a Stress + Chronic Pain Coach - helping overwhelmed professionals reduce stress and/or chronic pain so they can have guilt-free fun and make more money + impact.

Connect with her on IG , facebook, or visit her website.

**Please note that this and every episode of Beyond the Pelvis is for educational and/or enterterainment purposes only and should not be used as medical advice including treatment or diagnosis.

**The views of our guests may not represent the views of your hosts.

Thanks for tuning in this week. Enjoy!

Dr. Kenael and Laura

In this episide, we sit down with Camara Rajabari, The Ancestral Psychotherapist.

We speak out how she came into this space with personal and professional experience, how and why ancestral work can facilitate healing, and how psychedelics can be used to overcome physical and emotional conditions.

Camara Meri Rajabari, is an arts-based, psychedelic-assisted, ancestral psychotherapist based in Oakland, California (ancestral lands of the Chochenyo and Ohlone peoples) and Santa Fe, New Mexico (ancestral lands of the Pueblo and Tiwa people). Her practice specializes in anxiety, depression, and intergenerational trauma. She integrates non-ordinary states of consciousness with ancestral wisdom, ancient archetypes, dreams and imagination. She is the co-author of the pivotal chapter "Invoking the Numinous” in the psychedelic textbook Integral Psychedelic Therapy and is a featured voice on NPR’s Life Kit.

Beyond therapy, Camara is a spiritualist, AfroFuturist, and artist. From the Bay Area to the sacred lands of New Mexico, she facilitates paths of healing and ancestral connection for Black, Indigenous and People of Color.

Connect with her on Instagram or find her online.

Disclaimer:  This and all episides are for informational, entertainment, and/or educational purposes only and should not be relied upon for any medical or diagnostic purpose, or for the treatment of any condition or symptom. Please do your own research into substance use laws in your area.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. John Stracts, a mindbody medicine doctor who is changing the medical system with a model of care that is truly holistic.

We discuss how stress shows up in the body, the spiritual side of chronic conditions, how community healing is beneficial in recovery and more.

Dr. John Stracks is an integrative physician who specializes in chronic health conditions that haven't been helped through conventional Western medicine. He is particularly interested in helping people make the mind-body connection--the connection between what is going on in their lives and what is going on in their bodies as the way to heal chronic pain. He left his hospital practice in 2017 to co-found what is now Cormendi Health with his wife, Lisa; he now works with clients all over the globe through individual sessions, classes, and discussion groups to help them find healing. You can learn more about his practice at cormendihealth.com.

You can find him online at www.cormendihealth.com.

Enjoy the episode!

Dr. Kenael and Laura

In this episode we discuss with Dr. Kelli Wilson, the management of Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder/Genito-Pelvic Dysesthesia (PGAD/GPD). Dr. Kelli Wilson is the owner of an education company that trains physical and occupational therapists how to appropriately assess and treat complex pelvic pain conditions in both the male and female population, as well as other online course options. Listen to this episode where we share with you some of the physical causes of PGAD.

You can find Dr. Kelli through her website, facebook or Instagram.

Today on  beyond the pelvis we are privileged to have Carrie Bennet. Carrie is one of the leading educators in the emerging field of quantum biology. She combines deep research and clear explanations of the complex quantum mechanisms at play in the human body to teach people how to use light, water, and nature to thrive. Listen to her inspiring story how she used her expertise to reset her body and nervous system from pain to peace. You can find Carrie on Instagram or her Website.

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Brianne Grogan to discuss the connection of emotions with pelvic pain, tension and prolapse and how embodiment practices can be used for healing.

Dr. Brianne is a Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in pelvic health. She is passionate about the mental and emotional aspects of pelvic conditions. Her mission is to change the conversation around pelvic wellness to a new paradigm that includes thoughts, emotions, energy, mindset, spirit, and soul along with body-based approaches to care.

She offers online programs that address the whole person to alleviate pelvic pain and prolapse. Look for her new Website for her 10 day pelvic health challenge.

Follow her on social media on Instagram and Facebook.

In this episode, Dr. Kenael and Laura talk with Charlie Merrill, PT to discuss the symbolism of pelvic pain and how uncovering the emotional blockages is one of the missing keys to relieving your symptoms.

Charlie Merrill is a Physical Therapist (PT) and the founder of Merrill Performance in Boulder, CO. He's synthesized treatment of the mind and body for over 20 years to support people in returning to a high level of performance in their lives. In his practice, Charlie combines traditional hands on manual therapy and movement with a novel mind-body approach to treat a wide range of clients including some of the best runners, cyclists, rock climbers, and Cross Fitters in the world. Charlie co-created the course "Beyond Pain Education" with Dr Howard Schubiner, MD to educate and mentor clinicians who are traditionally body oriented how to transition toward a more psychosocially informed approach to pain and function. He’s about to launch a 12 week immersive course for athletes looking to unlearn and overcome chronic symptoms (“Unlearning Pain For Athletes” 1st cohort starts Jan 7, 2024), Charlie is a clinical consultant with Lin health, a digital health platform working to scale access to modern pain care. He’s a content creator appearing on Podcasts, his channel on YouTube, and is active on social media supporting people in pain. Charlie is actively involved in clinical research and consults in the digital health technology space. He also serves on the medical advisory board for "The Better Mind Center". Charlie is a lifelong competitive athlete in a variety of disciplines and lives in Boulder, Colorado with his wife and three teenage kids.

To stay connected to Charlie visit his website or follow him on social media.

Website: https://www.mperformance.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliemerrill

YouTube: @charliemerrill. https://youtube.com/@charliemerrill

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