About this episode

This episode features Rachel Reimer discussing the connection between emotions and physical health, and how unprocessed stress can lead to chronic symptoms.

Hi friends! I'm SO excited to share this week's episode with symptom support coach Rachel Reimer , where we explore the fascinating connection between emotions and the body, and how unprocessed stress can show up as chronic symptoms, pain, and even autoimmune issues. Rachel shares how she helps clients uncover the emotional roots of their physical ailments - bridging the gap between traditional medicine and emotional healing. This conversation is such an eye-opener if you've ever felt stuck in your healing journey or wondered what your body might be trying to tell you. Here's what we discuss: Rachel's path from chronic illness to becoming a symptom support coach, also known as a medical intuitive How the body uses symptoms as a signal that something deeper needs attention The difference between intellectual and emotional processing of stress How to identify unresolved emotions that may be stored in the body Common emotional roots behind conditions like back pain, thyroid issues, and autoimmune disease The link between self-criticism, Type-A tendencies, and chronic illness Rachel's "knot" exercise for emotional release and symptom relief Real-life client transformations—from…

People in this episode

Host: Gina Harney

Guest: Rachel Reimer

Topics covered

• emotional healing
• body awareness
• chronic illness
• stress processing
• autoimmune issues
• symptom support

Keywords

• emotional roots
• chronic pain
• self-criticism
• Type-A tendencies
• knot exercise
• symptom relief
• healing journey

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