Kelly Kessler

Rewiring Health®

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Rewiring Health is a podcast for high-achieving women who are tired of abandoning themselves to keep the peace. Hosted by Dr. Kelly Kessler, Doctor of Physical Therapy and nervous system-informed transformation coach, this show explores the connection between health, self-trust, relationships, trauma patterns, and emotional well-being. Through solo episodes and conversations with leading experts, you'll learn how to regulate your nervous system, navigate guilt, build inner safety, and create a life that reflects who you truly are. Free Self-Abandonment Audit: drkellykessler.com

Author

Kelly Kessler

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Health

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drkellykessler.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 30 An Inspiring Story of How to Transform Limiting Beliefs and Overcome Bulimia 07.02.2023

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Merrit. Merrit Elizabeth is a Certified Eating Disorder Recovery Coach based in Dallas, Texas. She provides virtual and in-person services to adolescent and young adult women around the world. She is a manga cum laude graduate of Southern Methodist University where she also earned a Master of Science in Health Promotion Management degree. She h...

Ep. 29 An Eye-Opening Experience I Had About What is Prioritized in the Media 05.02.2023

In this episode, I share a story of something that happened to me that made me realize what goes on behind the scenes in media and how we need to understand what we read does not always have our best interests in mind.  Did this episode resonate with you? Let me know! Also, to ensure this podcast gets to the people who need it most, please share it and leave a review! Connect with Kelly https...

Ep. 28 How to Stop Yo-yo Dieting and Reestablish a Loving Relationship with Your Body 01.02.2023

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Tracy Cromwell. Tracy is a Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and Certified Personal Trainer. She opened her practice in 2015 and is passionate about working with Confused and Frustrated Dieters! Why? Because she was one! In 2006, after 22 years of Yo-Yo Dieting, body shaming, and high anxiety she was diagnosed with Pre-Diabetes. She...

Ep. 27 Three Ways I Realized My Chronic Back Pain and Eating Disorder Were Connected 16.01.2023

In this episode, I discuss how I went from stopping three times to get out of my car on my way to work due to back pain to becoming pain-free. I tell you how I realized the root cause of my pain was my eating disorder and how I finally experienced long-lasting relief.  Listen to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Anchor. You can also watch the video on Youtube. If you listen on Apple, please...

Ep. 26 Overcoming the Painful Struggles of an Eating Disorder, Body Dysmorphia, and Compulsive Exercise 12.01.2023

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Martina Gallo. Martina is a 24-year-old living in Italy with a passion for travelling, animals, books, movies, journaling and lots more. She struggled with eating disorders for over a decade and last year decided to commit to recovery and it was the best decision she ever made. As a result of recovery, Martina gained so much knowledge about her...

Ep. 25 Why Unrelenting Chronic Pain and an Eating Disorder are a Vicious Cycle 10.01.2023

In this episode, I share the story of how living with an eating disorder contributed to me living with chronic back pain for years. I connect the dots between emotions/behaviors with an eating disorder, central sensitization, physical manifestation, and the feelings of loss of control and fear. Listen to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Anchor. You can also watch the video on Youtube. If you li...

Ep. 24 Why Stretching Often Fails to Release Tension if You Have Chronic Pain 06.01.2023

In this episode, I tell you why stretching often fails to give you long-lasting results to decrease tension in your body.  I discuss the following:   -Why stretching doesn't always work  - Function of muscles, effects of patterns of behavior, sensory motor amnesia -Why the body becomes accustomed to holding tension  -Fatigue, weakness, and chronic tension  -Default pa...

Ep. 23 How You Can Improve Your Emotional Wellbeing Through Movement 04.01.2023

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Priyanka Villanassery, DPT. Priyanka Villanassery is the owner of Move the Feels where she helps you move your feelings by creating individualized habits under the big 5 (security, emotional expression, play, rest, and peace). For people who feel like they have the entirety of the world's emotions on their shoulders and in their bodies, she...

Ep. 22 The Three steps I Used to Live Without Back Pain After an Eating Disorder 27.12.2022

In this episode, I share how I came to the realization that my eating disorder and chronic back pain were related to each other and the three steps I took to overcome chronic back pain. Subscribe to the podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rewiring-health/id1627787362 Rewiring Health • A podcast on Anchor Website: https://www.optimalyouhealthandwellness.com Instagram: htt...

Ep. 21 How to significantly drop your stress levels through your visual system 19.12.2022

Why staring at your phone is increasing your stress levels and how you can promote relaxation in your life. Like this episode? Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for the latest episodes and leave a review. Your comments help spread this podcast to help others in their journey. Follow me on IG and Facebook @drkellykessler Grab my free Breathwork Guide, Sleep Checklist, and Daily Habits Checkli...

Ep. 20 A perfect storm: the impacts of binge eating, back pain, and PCOS 12.12.2022

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Francesca Meffert. Francesca shares her story of how she overcame binge eating and chronic back pain in the midst of also learning that she had PCOS. If you have one or all of these, you're going to want to listen to this episode! (00:30) Francesca's story (06:57) Mindset then versus now (16:42) Contributing factors and PCOS (23:34) Back pain a...

Ep. 19 Is Your Environment Serving You or Hindering You? 07.12.2022

If a plant dies, you don't blame the plant. It is often poor soil, lack of water, inadequate sunlight, too little care, etc that caused it to die. The same is very true for you. Without the proper environment, you too will have a difficult time flourishing. Recognizing what is serving you or hindering is essential for moving forward in life.  Subscribe to my channel, leave a review, and comme...

Ep. 18 Recovering from Anorexia: How Past Struggles Became Strengths 05.12.2022

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Joss Walden. Joss has an amazing story of recovery and I'm so grateful for her to share it. This is a great episode filled with so much insight into mindset and the recovery journey.  Joss is an assistant psychologist working in the UK's NHS system.  an independent recovery coach and ambassador for the UK's leading eating disorder cha...

Ep. 17 5 Daily Habits to Create Your Own Happiness 28.11.2022

In this episode, I break down what science has taught us about happiness and how you can change your baseline of happiness by taking action with 5 daily habits. Did you gain value from this episode? Subscribe to make sure you don't miss future episode and share this with a friend! Follow Kelly on Instagram and Facebook @drkellykessler

Ep. 16 Using Mindfulness and Yoga to Recover from an Eating Disorder 09.11.2022

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Jamie Kuttenkuler, an Eating Disorder Recovery Coach. Get to know Jamie: It is such an incredible honor to be serving as a recovered eating disorder recovery coach. While I was in my own recovery journey, I started to feel called to give back to others struggling with disordered eating. Yoga, breathwork, and other mindfulness practices were key...

Ep. 15 Why Pelvic Health Matters, Stress Response, and Dysautonomia 02.11.2022

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Dr. Kristina Hanson, DPT. Kristina is a physical therapist and the owner of Uplift Pelvic Health and Wellness. She specializes in helping you regain confidence in your body to return to the activities you love with less symptoms, pain, and greater strength, and the support you need to fully heal. Her focus is on pelvic and abdominal health. Iss...

Ep. 14 Healing Chronic Illness Through Intuition and Discovering One's Own Passion and Purpose in Life 24.10.2022

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Adriana. Adriana is an Intuitive business & mindset coach! She helps coaches and healers create $10k plus months with a bit of magic and a bit of strategy. Connect with Adriana: @adrianaloves_  https://www.instagram.com/adrianaloves_/ (00:45) Adriana's story of overcoming chronic illness, chronic pain, anxiety, and insomnia (07:18) Too...

Ep. 13 Navigating Pregnancy and Postpartum after Recovering from an Eating Disorder 18.10.2022

In this episode I discuss my experience of two pregnancies, postpartum, and the effects of my history of an eating disorder had.  (1:10) Impacts of stress and pregnancy when you lack a strategy for managing it (4:36) How my mindset shifted after recovering from my eating disorder (7:36) Stress and return of low back pain (10:30) Importance of being prepared and having the right tools to minim...

Ep. 12 5 Tips to Manage Stress for Pain Relief 04.10.2022

In this episode, I share the story of how I utilized these 5 tips for stress management to help with pain relief during the birth of my second son last week. These 5 tips can be used for acute pain like birthing, but also for more chronic scenarios as well. 

Ep. 11 Eating disorders, exercise dependence, and identity: The blurred lines between being an athlete and being exercise-dependent 13.09.2022

It was such a pleasure talking to Rebecca about such an important topic. Rebecca Schumer received her bachelor’s and doctorate degrees in exercise science and physical therapy, respectively, from The George Washington University, where she played soccer and softball at the Division I level. Since then, she has honed her skills as a sports physical therapist who loves to treat athletes and get them...

Ep. 10 Navigating Motherhood, Unexpected Chronic Stress, and Self-Care: An Inspirational Story of Achieving Balance 11.09.2022

In this Episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with Brielle Dobie. Brielle Dobie is a registered nurse, certified holistic health coach, and a mindset mama coach. After overcoming her own struggles with being a mom and integrating self-care, Brielle now helps other moms with achieving balance in their lives through science-backed strategies.  (1:30) Brielle's inspirational story of navigati...

Ep. 9 Are you thriving or surviving in your environment? Three things you can do to change your trajectory. 07.09.2022

(1:00) Story of my dog Chloe and how she went from surviving to thriving due to environmental changes (6:18) Differentiating between survival mode and thriving (7:43) Tool 1 Removing negative influences (11:02) Tool 2 Finding people who uplift and inspire you (13:59) Tool 3 Creating a healthy internal environment Listen to this podcast on Apple, Spotify, and Achor. Do you want to keep up to date o...

Ep. 8 The Impact of Trauma and its Relationship with Eating Disorders 31.08.2022

In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with Joelle Rabow Maletis. Joelle is a well-known psychotherapist, military psychology, and PTSD expert. Her passion is helping those in need find empowerment by discovering how to be their most true and successful selves by developing self-discovery and Post Traumatic Growth. As a psychotherapist, she uses reflective listening, strategic inquiry, a...

Ep. 7 Understanding the Gut Microbiome and the Impacts of Eating Disorders 17.08.2022

In this episode, I have the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Jennifer Quartano. Dr. Jennifer Quartano’s mission is to provide young patients and their families the tools they need to thrive.  Dual board-certified physical therapist in pediatrics and neurology, Dr. Jenny has a passion for seeing children and families grow successfully and thrive together.  She has vast experience working a...

Ep. 6 Four common mistakes people make when seeking relief from chronic pain 01.08.2022

In this episode, I discuss 4 common mistakes people make when seeing relief from chronic pain. Chronic pain is very complex and individualized, however there are strategies that will either set you change your trajectory toward success and others that will keep you tethered to debilitating pain. Having an improved awareness of what you allow in your life and do on a consistent basis is crucial for...

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