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October 14, 2025 41 mins

Summary:

In this interview with Jessica Hitch we embark upon an insightful discussion on living with rheumatoid arthritis and the healing journey that has shaped her perspective on pain, identity, and resilience. Jessica shares how she first experienced symptoms at 27, leading to a diagnosis that drastically altered her mobility and daily life. She discusses various treatments, including Western medicine, dietary changes, Reiki, meditation, and hypnosis, emphasizing the role of emotional healing in managing physical pain.

Jessica reflects on how pain served as a wake-up call to reconnect with her body and emotions, seeing it as a form of communication rather than just suffering. She highlights the challenges of accessibility, the stigma surrounding invisible illnesses, and the impact of stress on autoimmune conditions. She also touches on the spiritual aspects of her journey, using intuition, prayer, and goddess spirituality as sources of guidance.

Despite facing setbacks, including a major flare-up after COVID, Jessica remains hopeful and emphasizes the impermanence of pain and the power of cultivating happiness regardless of circumstances. Her story is a testament to resilience, self-discovery, and finding healing in unexpected ways.



Timestamped list of main points:

[00:00:04] – Introduction

[00:01:05] – Jessica’s Diagnosis

[00:03:43] – Early Signs & Listening to the Body

[00:05:16] – Connection Between Pain & Emotions

[00:06:49] – Using Affirmations to Reduce Pain

[00:08:09] – Experimenting with Pain Management

[00:09:33] – Reiki & Energy Healing

[00:10:59] – The Progression of the Disease

[00:12:33] – Healing Through Diet & Lifestyle

[00:13:23] – COVID & Disease Flare-Up

[00:15:37] – Coping with the Flare-Up

[00:16:25] – The Role of Stress & Emotional Triggers

[00:18:07] – Western Medicine & Challenges with Treatment

[00:21:59] – Spiritual Perspective & Identity

[00:23:26] – Adjusting to a New Identity & Mobility Challenges

[00:25:50] – Disability Rights & Accessibility Issues

[00:28:08] – Public Perception & Invisible Disabilities

[00:29:35] – Service Dogs & Misuse of Accommodations

[00:32:31] – Reevaluating Her Identity as a Healer

[00:34:41] – Developing Intuition & Spiritual Practices

[00:37:57] – Encounters with Faith Healing

[00:40:07] – Final Wisdom: The Impermanence of Pain

[00:40:57] – Closing Thought


Find Jessica on the web:

Blog: www.peaceful-presents.net

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@peacefulpresents

 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1FMz4vA9zS/?mibextid=wwXIfr


Link to Transcript of Show:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1c5l2o8TMR-8jcBPvpgzC6x1LvHC5MD7y/view?usp=sharing


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Find Elisha elsewhere on the web:

https://linktr.ee/elishalightangel



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