🛑 Stop the cycle of "quick fixes" and heal naturally.

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Is losing weight worth losing your ability to walk? Today, I’m talking about a high-profile case where a popular weight loss drug left a woman crawling on her hands and knees.

In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self-Healers, host Sarah Dawkins discusses the controversial side effects of pharmaceuticals like Mounjaro and why a recent viral post triggered a massive debate on social media.

Sarah dives deep into why we must look beyond calories and protocols to address the mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and metaphysical root causes of weight gain and the power of natural healing.

Sarah shares why she moved away from the 'diet' mindset to lose three and a half stone / 50 lbs / 24 kg, naturally by looking at the mental, physical, emotional and spiritual root causes. It’s time to stop fighting your body and start listening to it.

There is a free resource to help you identify your unique root cause, whether it’s physical, emotional or even metaphysical.

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Let’s take a hard look at what it actually takes to heal.

Key Information and Timestamps

00:51 – The hidden risks of weight loss jabs and injections

Sarah discusses the case of Jenny Murray and the severe side effects (loss of mobility) associated with the drug Mounjaro.

01:37 – How to access Sarah’s free resource for natural weight loss

Sarah introduces her free resource that helps listeners determine their specific root causes and supports a natural weight loss journey.

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02:13 – How to identify the mental, physical, and spiritual root causes of weight gain

A breakdown of the different levels where weight gain originates—mental, physical, emotional, spiritual, and even metaphysical.

02:38 – Why traditional dieting and strict calorie counting often fail

Sarah explains why focusing solely on "diet and calories" or "strict adherence to protocols" is less effective than addressing the actual reason for weight gain.

03:31 – The importance of self-awareness and belief systems in the healing process

Sarah highlights why we must take a "hard look at what we believe, what we say, and what we do" to achieve true self-awareness and healing.

Who am I?

Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She’s also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.

With over 20 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.

www.sarahdawkins.com

#naturalweightloss #weightloss #sideeffects #MindBodyMedicine #selfhealing #rootcausehealing #mounjaro #holistichealth #holistichealing #metabolichealth #emotionaleating #weightlossjourney #triggered

Can you truly heal yourself from trauma when the system fails you? In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, I sit down with Simone Swartz an Army veteran, author and PTSD expert, to discuss her powerful journey from military sexual trauma (MST) to holistic recovery.

Simone opens up about the "silent battle" of surviving sexual assault SA within the military, the dangers of self-medicating with alcohol and how she eventually reclaimed her voice. Shifting the narrative from PTSD as a lifelong "sentence" to a treatable condition. Simone explains why traditional talk therapy is often only half the battle.

Key Information & Time Stamps

01:34 Simone recounts her experience with Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and the systemic lack of medical care and justice that followed her assault.

04:08 A deep dive into how suppressed mental distress shows up as physical symptoms, including sleeping disorders and chronic body tension.

07:19 Simone discusses the research-backed truth that PTSD is not a "life sentence" and can be successfully treated if faced head-on.

11:58 An honest look at the use of alcohol as a "crutch" to numb trauma and the importance of recognizing when a coping mechanism has become toxic.

15:43 How transitioning to physical exercise and "positive addictions" provides the necessary structure for long-term sobriety and healing.

17:31 Why talk therapy often reaches a plateau and the necessity of "body work"—such as martial arts, massage, and Reiki—to move trauma out of the physical frame.

21:59 Simone explains why dogs are uniquely qualified to help sexual assault survivors regain a sense of safety and trust when human interaction feels overwhelming.

28:50 The ethical and financial benefits of rescuing shelter dogs and training them as service animals for survivors on a budget.

Whether you are a veteran, a survivor of sexual assault, or someone struggling with the physical manifestations of trauma, this episode offers a roadmap for moving from victim to self-healer.

Simone's Bio

Simone is a Army Veteran, author, public speaker and PTSD expert. She has a newly published step by step guide to PTSD recovery and accompanying workbook that can be purchased on amazon and also the link is on her website. She has founded Service Dog Strong, one of the first nonprofits to give sexual assault survivors diagnosed with PTSD service dogs. She believes in raising awareness that PTSD affects greater populations than is mainly discussed in the media. PTSD can affect survivors of street gun violence, sexual assault, domestic violence and trafficking and her massage she wants to share with the world is that PTSD is treatable after any trauma.

Connect with Simone

https://youtube.com/@ptsdandwhathelpedme

https://www.instagram.com/servicedoginnewyork

https://www.instagram.com/ptsdandwhathelpedme

https://www.tiktok.com/@ptsdandwhathelpedme

https://www.linkedin.com/in/simone-swartz-7b003a35b/

Who am I?

Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She’s also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.

With over 20 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.

www.sarahdawkins.com

#ptsdhealing #mst #assault #healingispossible #healingjourney #servicedog #servicedoglife

Are your hormones running the show? In this episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self-Healers, I welcome hormone health coach and yoga instructor Maddie Pollack. After surviving cancer at 25, Maddie discovered she was living with undiagnosed PCOS (Polycystic Ovary Syndrome). She shares how she moved from irregular cycles and adrenal fatigue to a life of balance using the pillars of nutrition, movement and nervous system regulation.

Key Highlights & Timestamps

01:47 The Birth Control "Band-Aid": Maddie discusses being placed on birth control at age 15 without education or a diagnosis, masking her PCOS symptoms for years.

05:05 The "Hustle" Trap: A look at how waking up at 5:00 AM for intense fasted workouts can backfire for women with PCOS by spiking cortisol and depleting the adrenals.

07:53 Coffee and Cortisol: Maddie explains why drinking coffee on an empty stomach was a major trigger for her anxiety and why eating protein before caffeine is a non-negotiable for hormone health.

09:02 The Magic of Seed Cycling: A breakdown of how to use pumpkin, flax, sesame, and sunflower seeds to support hormone fluctuations throughout the menstrual cycle.

10:21 Shifting Exercise for Longevity: Why Maddie traded HIT classes for yoga and strength training, especially as estrogen begins to decline in the 30s.

15:51 HPA Axis Dysfunction: An explanation of "Adrenal Fatigue" and how a dysregulated nervous system leads to the "tired yet wired" feeling.

21:13 The Miracle of Magnesium: Sarah and Maddie discuss why magnesium is the first mineral to be depleted by stress and Sarah shares her DIY recipe for magnesium oil.

22:45 #1 Tip for PCOS Healing: Nervous system regulation

Maddy's Bio

Maddy Pollack is an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Hormone Health Coach and Yoga Instructor. After surviving cancer at 25 years old, she dove into the world of wellness and received her Hormone Health Coach certification, which changed her life forever in the best way.

Maddy works one-on-one and in group settings with clients to help them balance their hormones naturally, reverse PCOS symptoms, lose weight, live in tune with their cycles and become more confident in their bodies. Through the pillars of nutrition, movement, and nervous system regulation, she emphasizes a whole body approach with her clients and is passionate about helping women tune in to their mind-body connection.

Connect with Maddy

www.maddypollackhealth.com

https://www.instagram.com/maddypollack_health/

https://www.tiktok.com/@maddy.pollack.health

Who am I?

Sarah Dawkins is a passionate Holistic Health and Healing Coach, international speaker and author of Heal Yourself. She’s also a multi-award-winning entrepreneur and the award-winning host of the uplifting podcast Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers with Sarah Dawkins.

With over 20 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse, Sarah combines her deep understanding of conventional medicine with her own powerful self-healing journey to create a truly integrative approach. Having overcome multiple chronic health challenges herself, she now supports others in uncovering and addressing the root causes of their symptoms, helping them restore balance, reclaim their energy and create lasting, vibrant wellness.

www.sarahdawkins.com

#pcosrelief #pcosawareness #pcoslifestyle #healingispossible #nervoussystemregulation #seedcycling #healyourself