I AM | Jen WIlson, The Healing Rebel

Why your feet might be the key to your whole body feeling different is what we're getting into today. I'm Jen Wilson, The Healing Rebel, and this week just about every client who's walked into my studio has ended up on the table getting foot work done. Neck pain, shoulder pain, back pain, pelvic floor issues, postural collapse. When I've looked at their feet and listened to them wa...

"Safety isn't the absence of threat, it's the presence of true connection." That single sentence has been running through my mind for a week, and this episode is me thinking out loud about it. I'm Jen Wilson, The Healing Rebel, and today I'm exploring the tension between self-soothing, self-regulation, and the idea that we actually need community and connection to regulate our nervous systems prop...

Should you purge after a lymphatic drainage treatment? Short answer: no. I'm Jen Wilson, The Healing Rebel, and this episode is me getting into why the "go hard or go home" mentality has crept into lymphatic drainage, why some practitioners are pushing aggressive treatments designed to make you purge afterwards, and why that's the opposite of what your body actually needs to heal...

Is trauma stored in the body? Can fascia release heal it? Is there one modality, one practitioner, one magic pill that's finally going to fix you? Short answer: no. I'm Jen Wilson, The Healing Rebel, and this episode is me wading into the conversation (and in some places, the argument) that's playing out across the wellness industry right now. There's a particular kind of marketing...

I've been a participant in the wellness and wellbeing industry since 2002 and working in it since 2009. That's 24 years of being in this world, watching it evolve, watching the science shift, and watching myself shift along with it. This episode is an honest review of the things I used to believe, used to teach, used to post about, and have since had to let go of. I'm Jen Wilson, The H...

"Safety isn't the absence of threat, it's the presence of true connection." That single sentence has been running through my mind for a week, and this episode is me thinking out loud about it. I'm Jen Wilson, The Healing Rebel, and today I'm exploring the tension between self-soothing, self-regulation, and the idea that we actually need community and connection to regulate our nervous systems prop...

Are you a firstborn daughter who's always switched on, always scanning for the next thing to fix, and secretly knackered underneath it all? This episode is for you. I'm Jen Wilson, The Healing Rebel, and today I'm talking about eldest daughter syndrome, nervous system dysregulation, and why so many of us firstborn daughters and born leaders end up in burnout more than once before we fi...

In this episode, Jen and Ashley talk about what it means to be a trauma-informed leader and how Ashley is developing a book and programme to inspire leaders to approach their work from heart lead, trauma-informed approach. Ashley Scotland is an Award Winning CEO & Founder, Thriving Survivors | Board Member, The Robertson Trust | Advocate for Restorative Justice, Survivor Empowerment and Lived...

in this podcast Jen & Louise chat about finding your voice through song, how women's voices change throughout their lifetime, how hormones shift voice, how the diaphragm, pelvic floor and vocal chords work together and a whole lot more... watch to the end to see Jen have her very first ever singing lesson! Louise McDonald: I began my singing career at Scottish Opera then specialised in con...

When Mary McManus received the diagnosis of Post-Polio Syndrome, a progressive neuromuscular disease by Western Medicine Standards in December of 2006, she refused to take the diagnosis sitting down. She was told to prepare to spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair and expect an accelerated decline in functioning as she aged. She was at the height of her award-winning career as a social worker...

Solo episode welcoming in the new year. I started out talking about easing into the year, moved into fascia work and ended up ranting about feminism... what a tangent that was... Would love to hear your thoughts in the comments! Access me FREE Lymphatic Drainage Routine here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/lymph/ Access my FREE Posture for Health mini workshop here https://iamjenwilson.thrivec...

In this episode, Jen & Kezia chat about what good health looks like, how to make nutrition work for you, what functional medicine is, when you should get tested, how small changes can make a big difference and more. Kezia Hall - a Holistic Nutritionist & Coach for Women. Her mission is to help women who are fed up with feeling bloated, tired and sick of riding the hormonal rollercoaster. S...

In this episode, Jen & Heather are chatting about what we need to understand about ourselves to be effective business owners, our unconscious biases, mistakes and why they are good to make, burnout, effective goal setting and the joy of being a business owner. Heather Offord Director and FounderAward-Winning Business Growth Specialist and Thought LeaderHeather is an industry thought leader, aw...

In this episode of the I Am Jen Wilson, The Healing Rebel Podcast, I'm chatting with Jeanique Lourens about something that doesn't get talked about enough - how dance and movement can genuinely transform your mental health and regulate your nervous system. We're diving into the real stuff: living with ADHD, navigating depression and anxiety, and why movement isn't just exercise - i...

In episode 234 of the I Am Jen Wilson, The Healing Rebel Podcast, I'm sitting down with Hollyanna Vellichor - healer, bodywork expert, and someone who's walked the path of chronic illness and trauma herself. We're talking about the stuff that really matters: holistic healing, staying curious about your wellness journey, and why rigid, dogmatic approaches to health can frankly do one. T...

Chris Freer has a wealth of life experience, is a truly inspirational human, and he has been living with MS for over 20 years. He has proven that you can accept a diagnosis and not be defined by the prognosis. He now helps others uncover the root cause of their issues and helps rewire their mind for lasting success. He is a champion of #BVOMT Find Chris at www.freerthinking.co.uk and LinkedIn http...

In this episode, Jen & Suzanne talk about journalling, the benefits, how to get over feeling stuck, how important creative writing is and much more....Suzanne Ulph is the founder of The Curious Wolf and The Curious Self Journalling Prompt Club. She is a book writing coach and author strategist, partnering with entrepreneurs and novelists to transform their aspirations of writing a book into th...

In this episode, Jen and Vicky talk about first aid training, who it's suitable for and who should get it. Spoiler alert - everyone over the age of 3 years old!! Find your closest defibwww.defibfinder.uk Check out the training at www.minifirstaid.co.uk Follow Vicky and the teamhttps://www.facebook.com/minifirstaidglasgowhttps://www.instagram.com/minifirstaidglasgowAccess my FREE Posture for He...

In this episode Jen &  @emmatomswellness  are chatting about their experience as a Voice of Lived Experience at the  @britishsocietyoflifestylem5322  in Brighton this year (2025). They have their own event coming up in Glasgow on 22nd Nov 2025 2-5pm at The Wellbeing Hub, Rogart St, Glasgow book your ticket here https://bookme.name/iamjenwilson/six-pillars-of-health-workshop-2 Access my FREE Po...

For full information and tickets for the Scottish Women's Wellbeing Summit in St Andrews, Old Course on 15th November 2025 head over to https://swwsummit.co.uk/Access my FREE Posture for Health mini workshop here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture-for-health/Get my book 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqRebel and Divine Anarchist hoodies and t-shirts here https:/...

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Jen and  @emmatomswellness  having a quick chat about the upcoming BSLM  @britishsocietyoflifestylem5322  conference in Brighton Sept 2025. Check out our event here: https://bookme.name/iamjenwilson/six-pillars-of-health-workshop-2Get your copy of 9 Rules to Sort Your Shit here - https://amzn.to/4eYtVnqGet your free Posture 101 masterclass here https://iamjenwilson.thrivecart.com/posture101/Get yo...

In this episode, Jen chat's to Linda about life after 40, being diagnosed with an under active thyroid and how she changed her lifestyle to heal her thyroid issues. Linda also shares about her life as a mum, living abroad and her journey through fitness from overtraining, bikini competitions to slowing down and finding Yoga. Join Linda's group https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifeafter40met...

In this episode, Jen chats to Lisa Hopper, author of Truly You: An Invitation to Become More of Your True Self. Lisa Hopper, PCC, is one of the UK’s top transformational life coaches - and a woman on a mission to help people lead their lives with clarity, confidence, and self-trust. She’s the founder of the UK School of Coaching & Self-Mastery, a keynote speaker, and the author of Truly You: A...

Fiona Brannigan is a highly experienced Dietitian and the founder of Inspirit Nutritional and Dietetic Consultancy. With over 25 years of expertise, including 22 years in the NHS, Fiona specialises in helping individuals over 50 manage their gut health, particularly those dealing with bloating, constipation, and other digestive challenges. Through personalised, evidence-based nutrition strategies,...