Self Powered Healing
You are a magnificent being with powerful innate healing abilities. Self Powered Healing is about sharing healing stories and healing tips. From the everyday tips to the healing miracles. Because Innate health and healing is your birthright. Self Powered Healing: Unleashing the Body’s Innate Healing Ability I’m your host, Barbara McNeely: author, blogger, science nerd, and podcaster. My passion is learning all I can about how the body can heal naturally. My mission is to share all I know.
Episodes
November 30, 2024 • 9 mins
Join Barbara McNeely in the final episode of Self Powered Healing for National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo). She shares her journey of publishing 30 episodes in November 2024, reflecting on the challenges and growth throughout the month. Barbara discusses her struggles, lessons learned, and the healing aspects of pushing through this intense challenge. She invites listeners to share their own healing stories and looks forward to ...
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November 29, 2024 • 25 mins
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, Barbara speaks with Donna about her challenging journey with IBS. Donna shares the story of her sudden onset of severe symptoms, initial misdiagnosis, and the exploration of various treatments. Discover how Donna's perseverance, research into the FODMAP diet, and lifestyle changes enabled her to manage her IBS symptoms without medication. Donna also reflects on the possible emotional trigger...
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November 28, 2024 • 6 mins
In this special Thanksgiving episode of Self Powered Healing, host Barbara McNeely discusses the profound impact of gratitude on healing, based on insights from experts like Dr. David Hamilton and Dr. Robert Emmons. Learn how practicing gratitude can benefit your cardiovascular health, boost your immune system, and enhance your overall well-being. Discover practical tips for cultivating gratitude and enjoy a heartfelt reflection on...
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November 27, 2024 • 6 mins
Join Barbara McNeely, the creator and host of Self Powered Healing, in this special episode as she delves into the powerful role of forgiveness in healing. Learn how releasing resentment and embracing forgiveness can unlock your body's innate healing abilities. Discover insights from Louise Hay and the ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho'oponopono, and explore practical steps to forgive others and yourself. Unleash your self-healing po...
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November 26, 2024 • 8 mins
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, hosted by Barbara McNeely, we discuss how to tap into your innate healing abilities. Barbara shares reflections on the movie 'The Farewell' and its important message about the power of the mind over the body. She also discusses the book 'The Art of Racing in the Rain,' highlighting the impact of beliefs on health. Barbara emphasizes the importance of not accepting negative medical diagnoses ...
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November 25, 2024 • 9 mins
In this episode, Barbara McNeely explores the connection between emotional trauma and physical disease, discussing theories like German New Medicine and insights from Dr. Gabor Mate. She presents evidence on how past traumas and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) contribute to chronic illnesses. Featuring healing stories and references from influential works, Barbara encourages listeners to understand their innate healing abiliti...
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November 24, 2024 • 8 mins
In this final week of National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo), host Barbara McNeely delves into the controversial theory that 'all disease comes from spiritual sickness.' Barbara examines the interplay between mind, body, and spirit and its impact on health. She provides a scientific perspective on the stress response and its potential to cause illness. Furthermore, she discusses exceptions such as environmental toxins and trauma f...
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November 23, 2024 • 7 mins
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, host Barbara McNeely introduces the concept of iatrogenic illnesses, which are unintended health complications caused by medical treatment or procedures. She delves into examples such as infections from surgeries and harmful side effects of drugs, sharing personal and relatable anecdotes to highlight the seriousness of the issue. As part of the National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) challen...
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November 22, 2024 • 8 mins
Welcome to Self Powered Healing with Barbara McNeely! In this episode, Barbara dives into the four critical factors of illness based on the book 'What Really Makes You Ill' by Dawn Lester and David Parker. Discover how nutrition, toxic exposures, electromagnetic radiation, and stress impact our health and what you can do to mitigate these influences. Join Barbara in exploring practical steps for harnessing your innate healing abili...
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November 21, 2024 • 9 mins
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, host Barbara McNeely delves into the intriguing concepts of the placebo and nocebo effects. Learn how patient beliefs can contribute to healing or harm, supported by historical context, scientific research, and captivating stories. Join Barbara as she explores the profound impact of the mind on health, featuring insights from experts like Dr. David Hamilton and Deepak Chopra. Stay tuned for ...
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November 20, 2024 • 7 mins
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, Barbara McNeely delves into the potential health impacts of wearing polyester and other synthetic fabrics. Sharing her personal experiences, she discusses why she avoids polyester and how it affects her, including an unexpected link to feelings similar to ADD/ADHD. Barbara also touches upon the origins and benefits of the NaPodPoMo challenge, in which she's participating, committing to 30 po...
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November 19, 2024 • 7 mins
Join Barbara McNeely, host of Self Powered Healing, in this episode dedicated to Claire Sylvia—a professional dancer diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension who underwent a rare heart-lung transplant. Discover her will to live, her intriguing post-transplant cravings, and the scientific insights into the heart's intrinsic nervous system. Learn about the 17th annual National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo) challenge and how you...
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November 18, 2024 • 7 mins
In this episode of 'Self Powered Healing,’ Barbara McNeely discusses the reasons why people often resist healing and highlights the role of mindset in the healing process. Drawing from real-life stories, such as Sue's miraculous cancer recovery and her own experiences, Barbara explores common excuses like procrastination and fear of change. She challenges societal norms and conventional medicine's approaches to healing, advocating ...
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November 17, 2024 • 6 mins
Welcome to Self Powered Healing with Barbara McNeely! In this November NaPodPoMo episode, we delve into the fascinating topic of genetics vs. epigenetics. Discover how environmental factors like nutrition, stress, and emotions can influence gene expression and health outcomes. Is it nature, or nurture, or both? Tune in to explore this integral question and learn why epigenetics may hold the answer. Visit SelfPoweredHealing.com for ...
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November 16, 2024 • 9 mins
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, host Barbara McNeely discusses Andrea Beaman's inspirational journey of healing her thyroid issues naturally through dietary changes and holistic practices. Andrea's story highlights her refusal to undergo conventional treatments like radioactive iodine, opting instead to use natural foods and lifestyle changes to reclaim her health. Learn about the impact of her mother's battle with breast ...
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November 15, 2024 • 9 mins
Join Barbara McNeely in this episode of Self Powered Healing as she discusses Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Ayurveda, two ancient healing modalities. Barbara contrasts these methods with Western medicine, highlighting their holistic approaches and focus on innate healing abilities. She also shares insights from sources like Wikipedia and TCMworld.com to give a balanced view. Additionally, Barbara provides details on how yo...
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November 14, 2024 • 7 mins
In this episode of Self Powered Healing, host Barbara McNeely discusses the differences between germ theory and terrain theory, tracing their origins and evolution. She delves into the contributions of Louis Pasteur and Antoine Béchamp, and how their theories impact our understanding of disease and health today. This episode is part of the NaPodPoMo challenge, where Barbara publishes a new podcast episode every day in November.
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November 13, 2024 • 7 mins
Join Barbara McNeely, creator of Self Powered Healing, as she discusses the complexities and misunderstandings surrounding the term 'science.' In this special episode for National Podcast Post Month (NaPodPoMo), Barbara delves into how science is often misrepresented in social media and public discourse. She emphasizes the importance of true science, the scientific method, and the inherent flaws and biases in scientific studies. Ba...
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November 12, 2024 • 5 mins
Join Barbara McNeely, the creator of Self Powered Healing, as she embarks on NaPodPoMo by publishing 30 podcast episodes in 30 days. In this episode, Barbara discusses different models for health and disease, starting with germ theory and introducing terrain theory. She explains the significance of understanding various disease theories and how they influence treatment approaches. Discover how traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurv...
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November 11, 2024 • 8 mins
Join Barbara McNeely in this episode of Self Powered Healing as she recounts Jan's powerful healing journey. After an emotionally and physically painful marriage, Jan was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Refusing to become a victim of her diagnosis, Jan transformed her life by addressing her emotions, changing her diet, and listening to her body, ultimately leading to a complete recovery. This inspirational story highlights the...
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