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Dear body, I'm listening

Dear body, I'm listening

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 Dear Body, I'm Listening is the podcast for women living with chronic pain, mysterious symptoms, and invisible illness. Hosted by movement therapist, Pilates instructor, and chronic illness navigator Donna Piper, this show is a sanctuary for those who've tried everything, felt dismissed, and are still searching for answers. If you've ever felt like your body is speaking a language no one else understands—you're not crazy, and you're not alone. In this space, nothing is off the table. We talk openly about swelling, fatigue, brain fog, body shame, and more. We go beyond diagnosis to explore what may be worth investigating—and more importantly, how to reconnect with yourself in the process. Through somatic spirituality, movement, and truth-telling, Donna offers support, insight, and hope. Because healing isn't linear, and neither are we.2025 Hygiène et vie saine Médecine alternative et complémentaire
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    • Is It POTS? When Standing Up Feels Like a Trap

      Is It POTS? When Standing Up Feels Like a Trap
      Jan 22 2026
      "You're not making it up. You're not weak, you're not failing. Your body is working hard to keep you upright, and you deserve support that matches the reality of that." —Donna Piper Standing up should not require strategy, recovery time, or mental math. When heart rate spikes, dizziness hits, and showers wipe us out, the hardest part is not the symptom. It is being told nothing is wrong while our body says otherwise. Donna shares lived experience with POTS, dysautonomia, and multiple comorbidities, blending physiology with trauma-informed insight. Her work is shaped by years of being dismissed and the clarity that comes from finally naming what is happening in the body. Press play to ground into language that makes sense of your symptoms and offers support without pushing. Signs of POTS and dysautonomia in daily life Why standing, heat, and showers trigger symptoms Heart racing vs anxiety and why both can exist The mental exhaustion of medical gaslighting Gentle nervous system supports for upright intolerance What patterns to track for clearer self-advocacy Connect with Donna: Website: https://www.donnapiper.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnapiper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_donna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnapiper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedonnapiper Episode Highlights: 01:58 Common Triggesr and Symptoms of POTS 03:26 POTS and Daily Life 07:40 Myths About POTS 09:10 Practical Support and Tracking Symptoms 11:20 Choose Support Instead of Punishment Resources: 🤔Got a question for me? Every month, I do a listener coaching episode—and I'd love to hear from you! Send your questions, stories, or flare-up confessions to donna@donnapiper.com, and you just might hear your answer on the show. X: Standing up shouldn't feel like a full-body ambush. If your heart races, showers wipe you out, or upright time feels risky, this episode breaks down POTS signs, daily triggers, and gentle supports. Pull up a chair and listen for clarity and support.. #DearBodyImListeningPodcast #POTSlife #POTSawareness #InvisibleIllness #ChronicSymptoms #Dysautonomia #WomensHealth #ChronicFatigue #BodySignals Quotes: 04:18 "This isn't you just being dramatic. This is your body sending data, not drama." —Donna Piper 04:47 "There's absolutely nothing wrong with you. You may have been dealing with regulation issues, and they deserve support, not shame." —Donna Piper 06:59 "POTS can shrink your world, not because you're incapable, but because your body is doing extra math to keep you upright." —Donna Piper 08:17 "Here's the spicy truth: being dismissed can make you anxious. So you can have both anxiety and POTS." —Donna Piper 08:33 "POTS can fluctuate. Your good hours don't erase the hard ones. You're not faking. You're cycling through capacity." —Donna Piper 08:47 "For a lot of us, pushing through is what makes symptoms worse. Sometimes, the bravest thing is choosing smart support instead of self punishment." —Donna Piper 11:20 "You're not making it up. You're not weak, you're not failing. Your body is working hard to keep you upright, and you deserve support that matches the reality of that." —Donna Piper Your Host: Donna Piper is a Relationship Coach, Trauma Expert, and Akashic Records Healer dedicated to empowering successful single women to transform their love lives and attract fulfilling partnerships without sacrificing their professional ambitions. With a holistic approach blending therapeutic coaching, trauma-informed techniques, and Akashic Records wisdom, she guides clients to release limiting beliefs, heal emotional blocks, and cultivate unshakable self-trust. Her work focuses on aligning mind, body, and spirit to create lasting change—helping clients refine communication, deepen self-worth, and build the foundation for healthy, loving relationships. Donna's sessions are a safe haven for those ready to break cycles, embrace vulnerability, and design a love life that harmonizes with their thriving careers. For women committed to both personal and professional fulfillment, she offers tailored strategies to unlock their full potential and step into the relationship of their dreams.
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      13 min
    • Traveling with Chronic Illness: Germany Edition

      Traveling with Chronic Illness: Germany Edition
      Jan 15 2026
      "If you're traveling with chronic illness, I want you to hear me. There is nothing wrong with you. You just have to prepare a little bit. You deserve to travel in a way that doesn't punish you, that helps you, that makes you feel good." —Donna Piper Travel takes more out of the body than most people admit. For those living with chronic illness, the cost shows up before the suitcase is even packed. Energy drains through lines, noise, time pressure, swelling, and the fear of crashing far from home. Donna shares her real-time approach to spending a month in Germany while managing lipedema, chronic fatigue, MCAS, hypermobility, and nervous system overload. This conversation blends lived experience with practical science to show how support, pacing, and preparation make travel survivable and humane. Press play for a grounded, no-hype conversation and explore: Traveling with chronic illness without pushing or proving Energy budgeting before, during, and after trips Nervous system overload and why travel hits harder Swelling, compression, and movement on long flights Flying with lipedema and chronic pain Planning layovers, buffers, and recovery days Using accommodations without guilt or explanation Safe food strategies for MCAS and histamine issues Why rest protects the trip instead of ruining it Micro-regulation tools for airports, flights, and hotels Connect with Donna: Website: https://www.donnapiper.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnapiper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_donna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnapiper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedonnapiper Episode Highlights: 01:59 Travelling with Chronic Illness 05:14 How Travel Can Stress Your ANS and What to Do About It 07:02 Myths and Misconceptions About Travelling with Chronic Illness 08:23 Practical Travel Tips and Mindfulness Practices Resources: 🤔Got a question for me? Every month, I do a listener coaching episode—and I'd love to hear from you! Send your questions, stories, or flare-up confessions to donna@donnapiper.com, and you just might hear your answer on the show. X: Traveling with chronic illness isn't Eat, Pray, Love. It's planning, pacing, compression, and rest. In this episode, we talk fatigue, swelling, flights, and nervous-system-safe travel—without the gloss. #DearBodyImListeningPodcast #ChronicIllnessTravel #InvisibleIllness #Lipedema #ChronicFatigue #TravelTips #NervousSystemSafety #SelfAdvocacy #BodyAwareness Quotes: 02:34 "Travel costs energy before the trip even starts. There's the physical stuff: standing in lines, hauling bags, temperature swings, weird food timing, and bathrooms require a map, and emotional courage. And then there's the invisible stuff, decision fatigue, sensory overload, nervous system activation, the pressure to 'make it worth it', and that sneaky fear of what if I crash and I'm not at home." —Donna Piper 03:33 "Build a buffer like it's your job… Two, use help like it's normal… Three, Plan the flight like it's a body event…Four, bring safe food… Five, treat landing like recovery day." —Donna Piper 06:44 "You're not aiming for no symptoms. You're aiming for support, strategy, and self-trust." —Donna Piper 07:15 "Rest is what makes a trip survivable. Rest is what keeps you from needing a week-long recovery afterward." —Donna Piper 09:52 "If you're traveling with chronic illness, I want you to hear me. There is nothing wrong with you. You just have to prepare a little bit. You deserve to travel in a way that doesn't punish you, that helps you, that makes you feel good." —Donna Piper Your Host: Donna Piper is a Relationship Coach, Trauma Expert, and Akashic Records Healer dedicated to empowering successful single women to transform their love lives and attract fulfilling partnerships without sacrificing their professional ambitions. With a holistic approach blending therapeutic coaching, trauma-informed techniques, and Akashic Records wisdom, she guides clients to release limiting beliefs, heal emotional blocks, and cultivate unshakable self-trust. Her work focuses on aligning mind, body, and spirit to create lasting change—helping clients refine communication, deepen self-worth, and build the foundation for healthy, loving relationships. Donna's sessions are a safe haven for those ready to break cycles, embrace vulnerability, and design a love life that harmonizes with their thriving careers. For women committed to both personal and professional fulfillment, she offers tailored strategies to unlock their full potential and step into the relationship of their dreams.
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      13 min
    • Pack, Move, Fly, Heal: Why I'm Choosing Germany for Lipedema Surgery

      Pack, Move, Fly, Heal: Why I'm Choosing Germany for Lipedema Surgery
      Jan 8 2026
      "Movement and less pain is why I'm doing this and why I've chosen to go to Germany." —Donna Piper Big life changes rarely wait their turn. When health decisions collide with exhaustion, logistics, and uncertainty, clarity matters more than certainty. Donna shares the personal and medical reasoning behind traveling to Germany for lipedema surgery while managing multiple chronic conditions. This episode traces how lived experience, failed conservative treatments, and the need for long-term care shaped a choice rooted in mobility, pain reduction, and nervous system safety. Press play for a grounded, unfiltered conversation, then explore the key moments: Why Germany was chosen for lipedema surgery Living with lipedema, ME/CFS, hEDS, POTS, and MCAS Limits of conservative treatments for lipedema Surgery as debulking, not a cure Managing chronic illness during major life transitions The role of aftercare and hospital-based recovery Reframing healing away from aesthetics Nervous system support during overwhelm Making slow, aligned medical decisions Connect with Donna: Website: https://www.donnapiper.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnapiper Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lipedema_donna Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedonnapiper YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thedonnapiper Episode Highlights: 01:40 Personal Update and Upcoming Move 04:56 Choosing Lipedema Surgery in Lipedema 11:23 The Importance of Practicality and Compassion 13:38 Surgery is Not a Miracle Cure 17:32 The Importance of Community Support Resources: 🤔Got a question for me? Every month, I do a listener coaching episode—and I'd love to hear from you! Send your questions, stories, or flare-up confessions to donna@donnapiper.com, and you just might hear your answer on the show. X: Big life moves don't pause for healing—but your body still matters. Donna is packing, moving, and flying to Germany for lipedema surgery, choosing care over speed. Listen for surgery decisions, nervous system safety, and real-life prep. #DearBodyImListeningPodcast #lipedema #chronicillness #medicaldecisions #healingjourney #bodywisdom #lipedemasurgery #chronicfatigue #spoonielife #healthchoices #patientadvocate Quotes: 02:48 "It has been important for me to go slowly through this process, as much as I wanted to speed up sometimes, but to really make sure that my nervous system and everything was in alignment so I can make these huge moves on top of healing." —Donna Piper 08:37 "Healing does take a lot of energy." —Donna Piper 11:12 "Movement and less pain is why I'm doing this and why I've chosen to go to Germany." —Donna Piper 11:46 "Surgery isn't your only option, and surgery isn't a miracle; you still need to continue to do conservative things." —Donna Piper 13:34 "It takes about a year after surgery to really start to see the results." —Donna Piper 17:10 "If you're in a moment where life is asking a lot of you and your body is already carrying a lot, remember: there's nothing wrong with you. You've just been living in a body that hasn't been understood." —Donna Piper Your Host: Donna Piper is a Relationship Coach, Trauma Expert, and Akashic Records Healer dedicated to empowering successful single women to transform their love lives and attract fulfilling partnerships without sacrificing their professional ambitions. With a holistic approach blending therapeutic coaching, trauma-informed techniques, and Akashic Records wisdom, she guides clients to release limiting beliefs, heal emotional blocks, and cultivate unshakable self-trust. Her work focuses on aligning mind, body, and spirit to create lasting change—helping clients refine communication, deepen self-worth, and build the foundation for healthy, loving relationships. Donna's sessions are a safe haven for those ready to break cycles, embrace vulnerability, and design a love life that harmonizes with their thriving careers. For women committed to both personal and professional fulfillment, she offers tailored strategies to unlock their full potential and step into the relationship of their dreams.
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      20 min
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