Still Within

In this episode, Nikki Vance shares a surprising story of healing ulcerative colitis/crohn's after living with it for 33 years.   We go into the details in this one, be warned!  Nikki shares the exhaustive list of things she tried and what led her to actually heal something that doctors told her was likely not possible.  We go into the details in this one, be warned (and maybe don't list...

 In this episode, we explore why overthinking isn’t “just in your head”—it’s actually a nervous system response designed to keep you safe. I’ll explain how the brain creates this loop, why it keeps you feeling trapped, and some ways to break free from it.  We discuss ways overthinking can change your brain and why it is not just a part of who you are.  I share my personal experience to shed insigh...

In today's episode, my guest, Ella Borak shares her story of getting diagnosed with Crohn's Disease, talks about how it impacts her life and what it it like to have a flare up.  She imparts wisdom on how having a chronic illness impacts other areas of wellness, the intersection of mental health, stress and physical wellbeing; and the lessons she has already learned at such a young age. ...

In this episode, I share a personal story about my struggle with sugar addiction.  My discovery of how deeply ingrained addictive patterns can become (whether they involve food, stress, or habits) helped me discover more about myself. This conversation will offer insights into how addiction to sugar or other coping mechanisms can take hold (back to early childhood), as well as shed light on addict...

In this episode, I share my experience with adrenal fatigue.  We look at how cortisol (the stress hormone) affects sleep patterns. Learn how chronic stress can lead to dysfunction of the adrenal glands, resulting in the inability to fall asleep, stay asleep, get good sleep and even wake up.  I'll share practical insights and strategies to regulate cortisol levels, support adrenal recovery, an...

In this episode, we dig into the "freeze" response—an often-overlooked survival mechanism—and explore it's connection to depression. Many of us are familiar with the fight-or-flight response, but did you know that freezing, a natural reaction to overwhelm, could keep you stuck in patterns of emotional and physical shutdown? We’ll unpack how this response is automatic, gets stored in...

In this episode, I dive deep into my personal journey with depression, navigating the healthcare system, and confronting family expectations. I explore the external forces that shape our mental and physical well-being, as well as the choices we make about our health. Together, we’ll unpack the symptoms of stress, the quick fixes we often rely on, and how shifting our mindset and unlocking our phys...

In this episode, I discuss my experience of getting Long Covid.  I talk about frustration, attempting to work, debilitating fatigue and my symptoms.  I discuss what it took to actually heal and that the answers were not in my blood work, tests or diagnosis itself.   Mentioned in Episode Gupta Program https://guptaprogram.com/aff/946/

In this episode, we explore the idea of intuition and some reasons we turn away from our own inner guidance.  I read a short excerpt from The Myth of Normal , written by author and therapist Gabor Mate to explore the idea of authenticity as part of our survival and why ignoring internal signals causes us to be dysregulated and unwell in our mind and body.  We discuss how external systems can preve...

Welcome to the very first episode of Still Within Podcast! In this episode, I will share my personal story that led me to nervous system regulation and brain retraining.  We will hear about depression, a physical health crisis and my journey back to wellness, and ultimately my clear vision of empowering other women to heal and tune back into their inner wisdom.  Mentioned in episode Gupta Program...