Enjoy this interview with Elizabeth Kipp and with host, Heidi MacAlpine in the W.E.L.L. Matters Podcast. In this special episode, they sit down for a conversation about healing chronic pain and trauma recovery. Elizabeth shares her personal journey of living with chronic pain and her experiences with traditional medical treatments. Discover the transformative power of yoga and meditation in managing sensations and emotions. Explore the vital role of community support and coregulation in the healing process. Elizabeth discusses her innovative trauma recovery courses and the profound impact of Ancestral Clearing in releasing collective energies.
W.E.L.L. Matters is a podcast created by Heidi MacAlpine, Joshua Falk, and Christine Kappel-Gray.
This podcast aims to connect health and wellness professionals as well as communities on a national and international level via an exchange of ideas and conversations about various topics.
📚 Timestamped overview
03:09 Doctors offer limited understanding and treatment options.
09:23 Struggled at work, longing to feel valued.
12:53 Perspective matters; I’m not my pain.
14:52 Managing expectations is crucial for boundaries in healthcare.
18:54 Chronic pain and grief are intertwined experiences.
23:26 Simplified steps help in managing chronic pain.
26:17 Yoga helped with pain and emotional healing.
29:49 Healing through coregulation in rehab community spaces.
32:59 Ancestral Clearing helps release energetic Stuck Energy.
36:07 Widen resilience, tolerate better, take positive action.
39:28 Meditation builds resilience and adaptability through practice.
41:50 Breathing links physical, spiritual, and psychological release.
43:46 20% responsibility to the medical community, 80% internal.
48:07 Compassionate inquiry practice mirrors and respects clients.
Elizabeth Kipp’s Experience with Chronic Pain and Emotional Impact
- Elizabeth discusses the difficulty of not feeling recognized in her work due to her chronic pain and the emotional impact of feeling invisible.
- They highlight the complexity of simple tasks, like cooking a meal. They consider the physical and cognitive challenges faced by chronic pain sufferers.
Importance of Emotional Support and Therapeutic Relationships
- Kipp expresses the importance of emotional support from healthcare providers and the need to understand their perspectives and treatment approaches.
- Managing expectations and boundaries in therapeutic relationships, especially in the context of chronic pain. Sufferers feel let down and deal with fear and resistance to change.
- Fear is a significant barrier to trying new activities and making changes for chronic pain sufferers.
Chronic Pain and Trauma Recovery
- Kipp explains how chronic pain rewires the brain. Patients need to shift to new ways of being to heal the changes in the brain instead of feeding them.
- Dr. Peter Levine‘s work on somatic experiencing and Dr. Stephen Porges‘ work on polyvagal theory are highlighted. These are vital for chronic pain sufferers to find safety and regulate the nervous system.
- Creating a safe space to regulate the nervous system before fostering connection and learning is emphasized.
Tools for Healing and Resilience
- Overstimulation of the senses can be overwhelming for individuals dealing with trauma or addiction. Simple instructions, such as focusing on breathing, can be beneficial.
- Kipp discusses the connection with yoga and its use after her injury. This is a means of finding a simple way to regain control and regulate emotions.
- Meditation is a key tool for building resilience, calming the mind, and retraining the nervous system.
- Starting with a simple meditation practice, even just one minute can be effective in building resilience and adapting to change.
- Practicing long, deep breathing can contribute to balancing the mind, body, and spirit.
Ancestral Clearing and Collective Healing
- Kipp utilizes Ancestral Clearing, an energy healing modality, to release intergenerational imprints in the body.
For a private recovery coaching or Ancestral Clearing session with Elizabeth, BOOK HERE.
Ancestral Clearing is an energy modality complementary to all other healing modalities pioneered by Howard Wills and further developed and taught by John Newton.
