In this powerful re-airing of an interview originally featured on the Holistish Podcast with host Lianne Balazsi, Emily Fraser dives deep into her journey from high-achieving perfectionist to becoming bedridden after a traumatic brain injury—and how she turned that breakdown into a breakthrough.

Emily opens up about the emotional toll of chronic illness, the frustration of being dismissed by doctors, and how the nervous system became her compass for healing. She shares the hard truths about medical gaslighting, identity loss, and the messy middle of recovery—offering hope and validation to anyone feeling stuck or misunderstood.

Whether you're new to your healing journey or deep in the weeds, this episode reminds you: you're not broken, and you don’t have to heal alone.

🔔 What You'll Learn:

→ The backstory of how Emily went from educator to disabled after a life-changing concussion
→ The emotional layers of chronic illness: grief, identity loss, and self-trust
→ The power of nervous system regulation in real, lasting healing
→ How high-achieving traits like people-pleasing can sabotage recovery
→ Why performing healing or chasing the “right” treatment can keep us stuck
→ What PRP injections and body-based modalities taught her about somatic trust
→ How trauma bonding with providers can delay progress—and how to reclaim agency
→ Why community is a crucial (and often missing) piece in the healing journey

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In this powerful episode, we sit down with a TSP alum, Shiloh Gray, who went from barely making it through the day to managing markets, getting married, and living in alignment with their body. Through the lens of their deeply personal story, they share what it's really like to live with a chronic illness—and how learning to pace, regulate their nervous system, and receive support changed everything.Whether you're currently navigating chronic fatigue, burnout, or invisible illness—or you support someone who is—this episode is filled with insights, inspiration, and hard-won wisdom about what true healing looks like.

In this episode, we explore:

• What pacing actually looks like (and why it’s misunderstood)
• The role of nervous system regulation in chronic illness recovery
• How small wins (like sitting upright or walking to the mailbox) become life-changing
• The emotional reality of living with invisible illness
• The life milestones they never thought were possible—and how they made them happen
• Why community and accountability are essential for long-term healing

Perfect for listeners who are:

• Living with ME/CFS, long COVID, or chronic fatigue
• Experiencing burnout, adrenal issues, or nervous system dysregulation
• Curious about pacing, nervous system healing, or TSP (The Support Program)
• Looking for real, hopeful stories of transformation

Meet Oliver Phoenix, a somatic coach, yoga teacher, & movement artist who works with queer and neurodivergent folks to help them live with greater ease (& joy!) as their most authentic selves.In this empowering conversation, we talk about reconnecting with your body through somatic practices—especially for those living with chronic illness, neurodivergence, and trauma.

Together, we unpack what somatic work really means, why it’s gaining popularity, and how it can help you escape the boom-bust cycle of flare-ups and crashes.

You’ll learn how to use body-based tools to support your nervous system, develop interoceptive awareness, and stop ignoring the subtle signs your body sends before burnout hits.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• What somatics are and how they help with chronic pain, fatigue, and flare-ups

• The importance of interoceptive awareness (aka: listening to your body's cues)

• How to reframe pain and build safety in your body gently and effectively

• The connection between authenticity, movement, and healing

  
  

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