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Fibromyalgia Recovery Story with Hypnotherapy and Nervous System Regulation
Chronic illness is often seen as a purely physical issue, but what if healing required addressing more than just the body? Many people don’t realize that unresolved stress, trauma, and subconscious fears can keep the nervous system in a prolonged state of dysregulation, contributing to chronic symptoms. When the nervous system remains stuck in fight, flight, or freeze mode, the body perceives even neutral sensations as threats, amplifying pain and discomfort. Understanding th

Katie Potratz
5 min read


What is Brain Training? How to Rewire Your Mind and Body for Healing
What if I told you that your brain has the power to heal your body? That many of the chronic symptoms you experience—whether it’s anxiety, fatigue, gut issues, or pain—aren’t just random, but actually patterns your brain has learned over time? The good news? You can unlearn them. This is where brain training comes in. If you’ve ever wondered, what is brain training? you’re in the right place. Brain training is the process of rewiring your brain’s neural pathways to create ne

Katie Potratz
4 min read


The Link Between Nervous System Regulation and Autoimmune Disease (With Client Success Story)
Autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, Hashimoto's thyroiditis, and multiple sclerosis can disrupt lives, causing chronic pain, fatigue, inflammation, and a cascade of other symptoms. While traditional treatments often focus on managing symptoms through medication, a powerful and often overlooked approach to supporting autoimmune remission is nervous system regulation. Emerging research shows that calming the nervous system can help reduce inflammation, rebalan

Katie Potratz
5 min read


How Unprocessed Emotions Can Lead to Chronic Pain (With Client Success Story)
Chronic pain can feel like a mystery you’re constantly trying to solve. You go to doctors, maybe a chiropractor or massage therapist, but the pain always seems to creep back. What if the missing piece isn’t physical at all but emotional? This idea might feel surprising at first, but research shows that our emotions and our bodies are deeply connected. Understanding this link could be the key to lasting relief and healing. Let’s break it down in a way that makes sense and expl

Katie Potratz
5 min read


4 Mind-Body Ways to Manage and Reverse Autoimmune Symptoms
If you’re living with an autoimmune condition, you know how unpredictable and frustrating it can be. One day, you might feel fine, and the next, you’re in a full-blown flare. While conventional treatments often focus on controlling the immune response, have you ever considered how much your mind might be influencing your symptoms? Here’s the thing: stress, beliefs, and emotions can play a huge role in autoimmune health. The good news? You can use mind-based practices like vis

Katie Potratz
4 min read


Why Anxiety is Rooted in Past Experiences and How to Heal
Have you ever felt anxiety hit you out of nowhere and wondered, Where did that even come from? Maybe it was sparked by something small—a particular tone of voice, a faint smell, or even a random thought. What feels mysterious often has a simple explanation: your past. Subconscious memories and experiences shape how you respond to the world today. The best part? You don’t have to stay stuck in those patterns. With a little curiosity and care, you can gently untangle the roots

Katie Potratz
4 min read


3 Steps to Heal the Effects of Childhood Trauma
It’s that T word nobody wants to talk about. It’s the elephant in the room. Most people would rather run from it for a lifetime than turn around and face it. Yes, I’m talking about your childhood trauma. If you’re anything like me, you want to just pretend it never happened, sweep it under the rug and move on with life. Which is exactly what I did for a huge portion of my life. I thought I was unscathed, like I was “stronger than my trauma”. But the truth is, it was affecting

Katie Potratz
4 min read
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