Migraine Healing Oasis
A podcast sharing information, support, and healing strategies based on the science-backed MindBody Connection and Healing approach to reversing Migraine pain for sustainable relief.
The host, Karen Ash, ACC suffered (past tense) from Chronic Migraine for 34 years before finding the work of Dr. John Sarno, Nicole Sachs, LCSW, Dr. Howard Schubiner, Alan Gordon, LCSW, the Curable App, and others educating on the role stress and emotions have in dysregulating our nervous system, sending unsafe signals of danger to the Brain, which triggers pain as a protective mechanism to remove us from the treat.
While this information can be used for any MindBody Chronic Pain condition, I felt it important to create a community for the 1.16 BILLION living with Migraine to come together and speak about the nuances of our unique pain experiences. Join us to gain more pain-free days, one episode at a time! xx
Episodes
23 episodes
Ep 22. Chelsea's Healing Journey - Migraine Relief After 45 Years!!
In this episode, Chelsea Emery, shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic migraines and other neuroplastic symptoms through a mindbody healing approach. Despite suffering from migraines for 45 years, Chelsea managed to drastically redu...
Ep 21. Are You Prepared for a Medical Emergency? 6 Lessons Learned the Hard Way
In this episode, we dive into a personal medical emergency I experienced this past week, highlighting the importance of preparedness. From the sudden onset of severe abdominal pain to navigating the emergency room, I share practical lessons and...
Ep 20. How Hydration Supports Brain Retraining & Chronic Pain Recovery
In this episode, we explore a new perspective on the often-overlooked importance of proper hydration. Going beyond the usual advice of drinking water, we delve into how consistent hydration supports the body's physiology, enhances healing in a ...
Ep 19. The Healing House Story: A Metaphor for Your Healing Journey
In this episode, we delve into a unique metaphor for healing: the Healing House. Join me to discover the 3 main 'Rooms' of the Healing House that make a big difference in our healing. I'll walk you through the rooms of Education, Perceive...
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Ep 18. Migraine Relief is Possible, What About Migraine Recovery?
In honour of Chronic Illness Recovery Day, let's talk about what recovering from migraine looks like. The discussion emphasizes the fact that recovery is unique to each of us. I talk about what recovery means to me, the importance of seei...
Ep 17. Do You Have Chronic Migraine? That Depends Who You Ask — Mindbody vs. Traditional Medicine
Are your symptoms “chronic”? What does that even mean—and why does it matter? In this video, we unpack the difference between the traditional biomedical model and the mindbody (biopsychosocial) approach to defining chronic migraine...
Ep 16. Anna's Healing Journey:"100% Imperfectly Recovered" from Chronic Migraine and Stepping into Visibility
In this episode, host Karen Ash welcomes Anna Holzman—a licensed psychotherapist, certified life coach, and expert in nervous system healing, trained in Somatic Experiencing, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Nonviolent Communication. Over the pas...
Ep 15. Lessons from My Extended Sick Leave: What Helped Me Heal from Burnout and Chronic Migraine
Join me as I reflect on the five-year journey since I went on sick leave due to all of the physical and cognitive effects of burnout, and other chronic pain and symptoms. In this episode, I dive deep into the lessons learned about self-awarenes...
Ep 14. Genetics Of Migraine: Epigenetics Tells Us - You Are Not A Prisoner Of Your Genes!
In this episode, I share how the false belief that my genetic makeup had sealed my fate deeply affected my life choices. We’re often told that migraine, depression (a common sidekick to chronic pain), and other dis-eases are due to our genetics...
Ep 13. Processing Shame: A Path to Emotional Healing that Aids the Healing of Chronic Pain & Symptoms
Welcome to Series on Emotions! In this episode, I look at an often-overlooked emotion of shame and its impact on our mental and physical well-being. I share insights from a recent coaching session that included a powerful technique called...
Ep 12. Now What? 4 Tips to Begin Healing Chronic Pain & Symptoms Through the Mindbody Connection
In this episode, I take you one step further, using what you already know from the previous episodes on mindbody connection, and giving practical steps and insights to get you started on the healing journey to alleviate chronic pain. <...
Ep 11b. Understanding the Mind-Body Connection: How Thoughts & Emotions Affect Physical Health & Vice Versa (Part 2 of 2)
Welcome to Part Two! Today, we’re diving deeper into the fascinating topic of the mindbody connection. In this episode, we explore how the mindbody connection contributes to symptoms and what cutting-edge fMRI technology reve...
Ep 11a. Understanding the Mind-Body Connection: How Thoughts & Emotions Affect Physical Health & Vice Versa (Part 1 of 2)
Welcome to Content Series 1! Today, I'll delve into the fascinating topic of the Mindbody Connection. In Part 1, discover how mental states like worry, sadness, and anger manifest in physical symptoms. I'll explain the intertwined ...
Ep 10. Self-Compassion: A Powerful Healing Tool for Chronic Pain Relief and Overall Wellbeing
Join my insightful conversation with Sally Tether (a friend, and former chronic migraine sufferer) as we delve into the importance of self-compassion in the chronic pain journey and everyday life. We explore how adopting a kinder, gentler, and ...
Ep 9. Managing Holiday Stress: A Mindbody (TMS) Approach to Staying Migraine & Symptom-Free this season
Join me in this episode as we discuss the joys and challenges of the holiday season, specifically focusing on how to handle the potential stressors that may arise. We explore various strategies to anticipate and manage stress, maintain mindbody...
Ep 8. Body Scan Meditation
**** DON'T LISTEN WHILE DRIVING!! ****Regulating your nervous system and sending signals of safety to the brain are essential steps toward reducing—and even eliminating—neuroplastic symptoms like migraines. This Body Scan...
Ep 7. Are you worrying yourself sick? The effects of worry on the body (with tips to stop ruminating)
This video addresses the detrimental effects of chronic worry on the nervous system, emphasizing its role in its potential to cause various health issues. I discuss the importance of normalizing worry while highlighting the dangers of prolonged...
Ep 6. The Hidden Truth Behind MIGRAINE TRIGGERS: A New Perspective for Migraine RELIEF
Join me as I talk to Sally Tether about our experience with Migraine Triggers and the new approach that has helped us both to radically reduce our migraines!You will gain insights from the shift in perspective taken in the healing journ...
Ep 5. MindBody Healing - Many Names For the Same Concept (TMS, MBS, PPD, PDP, etc.)
Join me as I discuss the complexities of the various MindBody healing terminologies with Sally Tether. Stemming from pioneers like Dr. John Sarno, we discuss others who are now carrying on his work and putting their own terminology in pla...
Ep 4. Does Time REALLY Heal All (Emotional) Wounds?
In this episode, we explore the widely accepted notion that "time heals all wounds." I reflect on how I once believed in time's healing power, and how that belief has evolved with a deeper understanding of the MindBody connection.If you...
Ep 3. My Story – MindBody Healing Ended Chronic Migraine & Brought Me Back To Life!
In this episode, I share my personal journey from daily headaches in my teens to chronic migraines as an adult, and from their onset to discovering and implementing MindBody healing techniques for relief. I’m transparent that the road was not a...
Ep 2. Sally’s Healing Journey – From Chronic Migraine to Enjoying Life!
I’m joined by Sally Tether, who shares her journey of healing from chronic migraine pain through MindBody techniques. Sally takes us through her 31-year experience, from childhood headaches to chronic migraines in adulthood. We discuss her vari...
Ep 1. A MindBody Healing Approach to Migraine Pain Reduction
In this episode, I’ll explain how migraine pain can be triggered by our current (and past) stress and emotions that create tension within our bodies, dysregulate the Nervous System, and send danger signals to the Brain, which then triggers pain...
