Sacred Illness™

Welcome to episode 14 of the Sacred Illness ™ Podcast! In this episode, we delve deeply into the profound effects of the roles we adopt in childhood - the archetypes - on our sense of self-worth and identity. Drawing inspiration from Dr. Nicole Lapera's enlightening work, "How to Do the Work," we explore the dynamics between parents and children, the societal pressures of competition and compariso...

Welcome to episode 13 of the Sacred Illness Podcast! Today we are starting a miniseries on exploring what is the authentic self, how do we get away from it, and how do we reconnect to it once more (and how this all ties in to the chronic illness journey!). We are kicking off this miniseries by discussing the intimate connections between parental archetypes and the impacts they have on us in childh...

Welcome to the Sacred Illness Podcast, where healing meets heart and science. In today's transformative episode, Dr. Erin shares her personal journey with Crohn's disease and the path she took that lead to the complete resolution - aka healing - of her symptoms. As a result of this journey, the Sacred Illness framework was born. Through the episode, your hosts Dr. Erin and Oriana weave in this fra...

Welcome back to the Sacred Illness Podcast, where we dive deep into the mind-body connection and uncover the hidden potential of our health challenges. In this episode we unravel the intricate world of triggers and their unexpected yet profound impact on our physical and emotional well-being. We'll explore how triggers are unique, deeply personal experiences that reflect our individual histories....

Welcome to the Sacred Illness Podcast, where we delve deep into the mind-body connection and how to tap into the innate healing capacity that lies within each and every one of us. In this episode, we dive into how childhood trauma and conditioning from our earliest years profoundly shape our nervous system and overall health. We explore the mind-body connection, debunking the outdated separation t...

Welcome to the Sacred Illness Podcast, where we delve deep into the mind-body connection and how to tap into the innate healing capacity that lies within each and every one of us. In our latest episode, hosts Dr. Erin and Oriana explore the concept of intellectualizing the healing journey. They discuss how excessive learning and not embodying the knowledge can hinder progress, and how it's crucial...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Sacred Illness Podcast, where we delve into the concept of paradigms and their impact on our health and healing journey. Dr. Erin shares her personal journey of breaking out of the conventional medical paradigm to achieve complete remission of her so-called "incurable" illness. She discusses how paradigms are constructed and shape our beliefs about the world, h...

In this episode of the Sacred Illness podcast, Dr. Erin Hayford delves into the fascinating topic of miraculous healings. She shares her personal experiences working with individuals and witnessing profound transformations through somatic therapy. Dr. Hayford challenges conventional paradigms of healing and discusses the power of belief, trauma, and the mind-body connection in influencing health o...

Welcome to Episode 5 of the Sacred Illness podcast, where Dr. Erin Hayford delves into the foundational aspects of the healing journey. In this episode, Dr. Hayford shares her personal story of confronting childhood trauma and how it led to paradigm shifts in her own healing journey. She emphasizes the impact of inherited beliefs on our perceptions and how they influence our interactions, relation...

  In this episode of the Sacred Illness podcast, Dr. Erin Hayford delves into the concept of the "Invitation of Illness." She shares her personal journey with illness and how it prompted her to reevaluate her approach to health and wellness. Dr. Hayford discusses the importance of tuning into our bodies, exploring the mind-body connection, and addressing the subconscious aspects of our well-being....

In this episode, Dr. Erin Hayford discusses the concept of the onion layers as a metaphor for understanding our authentic selves. The core self is the innermost layer, representing our essence and who we are when we come into the world. However, as we encounter life experiences and external influences, layers are added to our authentic self, forming the persona we show to the world. These layers c...

Episode 2: "It's All in Your Head"   Intro : Welcome! Medical Disclaimer   Episode Summary :   How many of us have been told this at some point in our chronic illness journey?   Although our doctors may not say this directly, it can be implied when they say something like, "You sound anxious, you should see a therapist."   This is what happens when they can't find any measurable or physical explor...

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Sacred Illness, where we explore the concept that illness is not an end to a life, but an invitation to begin. In this episode, we explore what exactly is meant by Sacred Illness. I, your host (Dr. Erin), share my own story and experience with chronic illness and the healing journey that ensued, leading me to explore the mind-body connection and eventually to th...