Retrain the Brain for Chronic Illness | Anxiety and Stress Relief, Immune Dysregulation, Nervous System Regulation, Food and Chemical Sensitivities, Mindbody Healing

Join me for episode 41 where we talk with my client Aaron about his experience with MAP sessions, a method of advanced neural retraining, for emotional trauma from childhood experiences. The MAP Method can address memories of all kinds including the emotional and the physical, for example trauma from injuries or surgeries, and this includes unconsciously held memories. Hear about what it is like to be in a MAP session, the emotional, mental and physical benefits he experienced after 3 sessions and why he would recommend the method to others.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Aaron learned about the MAP Method and why he decided to try it.
- Aaron’s experience with talk therapy and how it compares with MAP.
- How working with a childhood trauma memory in a MAP session changed his relationship to it and unburdened him in more ways than he expected.
- The framework we use in MAP sessions and how clients are initiated to the method.
- Why we choose an emotional topic for the introductory 60-minute session.
- What we mean when we talk about “neutralizing” memories.
- How MAP allows us to harness the power of the subconscious to neutralize painful emotions around a traumatic memory and all the associations to it.
- How working with trauma memories, disempowering beliefs or unwanted emotional responses can change mental, behavioral and physical patterns.
- The emotional, mental and physical shifts Aaron noticed after three sessions.
- The science that underlies the MAP Method and recommended resources for learning more.
- How your subconscious rewires itself during a session and the safeguards that make the method easy and safe.
- How you can use the MAP Method on yourself after the first session.
- Why Aaron recommends the MAP Method to others.
Don’t miss episode 40 where we hear Helen’s story about using the MAP Method to resolve chronic pain from an autoimmune condition and food sensitivities. For more information on the Mind ReMAP approach and services, please visit MindReMAPforHealth.com to sign up for your introductory MAP session or a free 15-minute consultation by phone.

Join me for episode 40 where we talk with my client, Helen Scharber, about her experience with MAP sessions, a method of advanced neural retraining, for her chronic pain from an autoimmune condition known as Ankylosing Spondylitis and food sensitivities. Hear about what it is like to be in a MAP session, the benefits she received from a set of 6 sessions and why she would recommend the method to others.
In this episode we discuss:
- Helen’s health journey, which has included 20 years of chronic pain from an autoimmune rheumatic condition known as Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS).
- How her food sensitivities made her AS symptoms worse and methods she had tried to resolve them.
- Why she decided to try working with her subconscious mind to resolve food sensitivities.
- Other basic neural retraining methods (EMDR, tapping) and how they compare to MAP.
- How she found the MAP Method, and why she decided to work with me.
- Description of the MAP Method and the role of the practitioner.
- How your subconscious mind reveals its programming through MAP sessions.
- Why Helen describes MAP sessions as “easy and relaxing” and also “simple yet profound.”
- How, after a few months, Helen’s chronic pain subsided and most of her food sensitivities have resolved.
- The waxing and waning of physical symptoms through the MAP process and why she found it “comforting.”
- We discuss Dr. John Sarno’s work and the mind-body connection.
- Her informal ROI calculation of costs vs. benefits of MAP sessions.
Don’t miss episode 33 where we discuss the MAP Method for complex chronic conditions with Functional Medicine specialist, Cathy Moore. To learn more about the MAP Method please visit www.mapcoachinginstitute.com. For more information on my approach and services, please join my Facebook page Mind ReMAP for Health or visit MindReMAPforHealth.com to sign up for your introductory session or a free 15 minute consultation by phone.

Join me for episode 39 where we talk with Dr. Anne Uemura, a therapist and MAP Method practitioner with training in many methods, including Psych-K, Matrix Energetics and Theta Healing. She is the author of Listen to the Cries of Your Heart.
In this episode we talk about her journey, her work with the Inner Child and how she uses the MAP Method in her practice. Hear about her work with the MAP Method to heal inner wounds received in childhood that are barriers to emotional, mental and physical health. Listen until the end to hear how you can learn more about Dr. Uemura’s work.
In this episode we discuss:
- How she went from an academic career in philosophy to psychotherapy.
- How she found the MAP Method and decided to certify.
- What it means to live in your head vs. being guided by intuition.
- How she came to write a book on Inner Child methods.
- Who has Inner Child wounds and how do they show up in adulthood?
- How the MAP Method has added to her work with inner child parts.
- Stories about her client’s successes with MAP.
- Why inner child work is particularly helpful for creatives, intuitives and empaths.
- How the MAP Method compares with other therapy methods.
- What forgiveness means and why it’s beneficial.
- How to learn more about Inner Child group programs and one-on-one sessions with Dr. Uemura.
Don’t miss episode 29 where the founder of the MAP Method™ of advanced neural retraining talks about the origins of the method, the research behind it and the applications.
To learn more about working with Dr. Uemura please visit: annekuemuraphd.com or find her on Instagram @heal.your.heart_with_dr_anne

Join me for episode 38 where we talk with…me about how we can retrain the brain to overcome allergies and sensitivities. I’m going to talk about my work with allergies and sensitivities as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and how working with the brain resolved my sensitivities as well as a number of chronic health issues. Learn about basic methods for neural retraining, like DNRS, and why an advanced method is needed for those with higher levels of lifetime trauma.
Hear about my new program, MAP for Sensitivities, a unique program that works on two levels - the conscious and subconscious to retrain the brain to tolerate foods, chemicals, mold and other environmental irritants and more. Listen until the end to hear about the format of the program and how you can learn more and register.
In this episode we discuss:
- My health journey and how I began to investigate allergy elimination techniques.
- My work with allergy & sensitivity clients as a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.
- How working with the brain eliminates allergies & sensitivities by re-establishing tolerance.
- The surprising side benefit of resolving sensitivities--improved baseline health!
- How sensitivities lead to an extended stress response which causes poor digestion, poor nutrient uptake, impaired detoxification, dysregulated hormones and immune system, leaky gut and SIBO.
- Why I created my first program for allergies & sensitivities: Retrain Your Brain.
- Why we need an advanced neural retraining method for those with significant trauma histories.
- When basic methods, like DNRS, are not enough, we now have the MAP for Sensitivities program: a 4-week online, self-paced program packaged with 2 live MAP sessions.
- Hear about Liz and her results after two weeks of the MAP for Sensitivities program.
- How to learn more and register for the MAP for Sensitivities program.
Don’t miss episode 30 where I discuss the impact of trauma on chronic health issues and episode 29 where the founder of the MAP Method™ talks about the origins of the method, the research behind it and the applications.
To learn more about the MAP Method for chronic health issues, or the MAP for Sensitivities program, please visit: www.mindremapforhealth.com

Join me for episode 37 where we talk with Debbie Laino, a MAP Method(TM) practitioner and nutrition health coach, who is the founder of the Ageless Woman movement. In this episode we talk about her life story, her interest in health coaching, yoga and neuroscience and how she found the advanced neural retraining method known as the MAP Method. Hear about her work with MAP for emotional eating and weight loss. Listen until the end to hear about how you can join her next 8-week Emotional Eating program.
In this episode we discuss:
- Debbie’s health journey and her interest in nutrition.
- How Debbie uses the MAP Method to manage chronic pain patterns.
- How we identify emotional triggers for physical symptoms.
- How Debbie uses MAP in her meditations.
- Debbie’s new program for overcoming emotional eating patterns.
- Her mission to help women build self-confidence and self-esteem.
- How her program helped to achieve weight loss in all participants by changing their mindset about eating and body image.
- How not feeling worthy, fear of judgement, insecurities about relationships and negative body image can be changed through MAP sessions.
- How to register for the Emotional Eating program.
Don’t miss episode 36 where we talk with Dr. Kelly Halderman about MAP for Emotional Fitness and health issues such as chronic fatigue, deeper sleep and acne.
To learn more about Debbie Laino and her practice or to sign up for the next 8-week Emotional Eating program, please visit: https://agelesswomanmovement.com/ or find her Ageless Woman Movement group on Facebook.

Join me for episode 36 where we talk with Dr. Kelly Halderman, who holds two medical degrees in Family Practice and Naturopathic Medicine. She is co-author of The Thyroid Debacle with Dr. Eric Balcavage, a manuscript she was working on when we met and where she includes her thoughts on the benefits of the MAP Method for chronic conditions.
In this episode we discuss Dr. Kelly’s personal experiences with MAP sessions for chronic fatigue, deeper sleep and skin issues. Listen until the end to hear about how it feels to be in a MAP session and how long it takes to experience significant shifts.
A full transcript is available here: http://www.tcneuralretraining.com/map-for-emotional-fitness-with-dr-kelly-halderman
In this episode we discuss:
- Dr. Kelly’s journey from practicing physician to a diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis, chronic Lyme, chronic mold and chronic fatigue (CFS) which motivated her to retrain in naturopathic medicine and nutrition.
- The Cell Danger Response research by Dr. Robert Naviaux and how emotional trauma triggers fatigue at the cellular level.
- How Dr. Kelly heard of the MAP Method and why she decided to try it.
- How several MAP sessions helped Kelly overcome chronic fatigue, skin issues and improved her sleep and heart rate variability (HRV).
- How the MAP Method compares to other mind-body approaches, such as EMDR, EFT (tapping) or DNRS.
- Why Dr. Kelly refers patients to the MAP Method and how MAP resolved her chronic fatigue and acne.
- How we work with the subconscious mind during sessions and how the client experiences a session. Comparison to DNRS and neurofeedback.
- The origins of the MAP Method and why we call it a quantum leap over EMDR, tapping or talk therapy.
- Dr. Kelly describes her experience of MAP sessions.
- The 10 fitness factors described in her new book, The Thyroid Debacle and how these apply to managing complex chronic illness.
Don’t miss episode 29 where we interview Colette Streicher, licensed psychotherapist and founder of the MAP Method™, about the origins, applications and research behind the method.
To order Dr. Kelly Halderman’s new book, The Thyroid Debacle, visit Amazon.com or your favorite book seller. To learn more, please follow Dr. Kelly Halderman and Dr. Eric Balcavage on Instagram.

Join me for episode 35 where we visit with Kristin Cornett, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, founder of the Tiny Feet virtual fertility practice and host of the Mastering Your Fertility podcast. In this episode, a rebroadcast of episode 94 of Kristin’s podcast, we discuss the MAP Method™ of advanced neural retraining for optimal health and fertility. Listen until the end to hear about the emotional and physical changes Kristin experienced after eight MAP sessions and why she decided to pursue MAP Method training herself.
In this episode we discuss:
- My personal journey that led me to Nutritional Therapy and neural retraining.
- The importance of the brain, nervous system, and subconscious mind in physical and emotional well-being.
- What MAP is and the science behind how the method works.
- What a typical MAP session looks (and feels) like and what you can expect as a client.
- Kristin’s life-changing experience with MAP and how it's helped her make profound shifts in her life and health.
- Some of my favorite stories about major changes I've seen in others during my MAP training.
Don’t miss episode 33 for a discussion of the MAP Method for complex chronic illness with Cathy Moore, PA. To learn more about Kristin Cornett and her Tiny Feet virtual fertility practice, visit https://tinyfeet.co/ where you can take the “Are you healthy enough to get pregnant?” quiz or download a free Fertility Recovery Guide. To listen to Kristin’s Mastering Your Fertility podcast page, visit: https://tinyfeet.co/podcast

Join me for episode 34 where we talk with Suzanne Bond, registered nurse, trauma therapist and MAP Method practitioner. She’s the founder of The Mind and Body Clinic in central England where she and her team focus on improving overall health and wellbeing. Hear about her breakthrough program for resolving binge eating and food addictions. Listen until the end to learn how to participate in her next Freedom from Food Addiction four-week program.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Suzanne discovered the MAP Method™.
- How the MAP Method has changed her life, psychologically and physically, and how it has helped her in her business life.
- How she uses MAP with patients for anxiety, fear and addictions.
- How she came to develop a program for binge eaters and the amazing results they experienced.
- Her group program for binge eating and food addictions.
- How to register for the Freedom from Food Addiction course --new classes starting each month!
Don’t miss episode 33 for a discussion of the MAP Method for complex chronic illness with Cathy Moore, PA. To learn more about Suzanne Bond and The Mind and Body Clinic, visit: https://themindandbodyclinic.com. To reserve your spot in the next Freedom from Food Addiction course, visit: https://themindandbodyclinic.com/booking

Join me for episode 33 where we talk with Cathy Moore, a functional medicine Physician Assistant specializing in chronic health issues including Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Mast Cell Activation syndrome (MCAS), chronic Lyme and autoimmune conditions. She practices at One Agora Integrative Health Clinic in Bloomington, Minnesota.
Hear about her experience with the MAP Method and why she finds it useful to refer patients for MAP sessions. Listen until the end to learn how the MAP Method differs from psychotherapy, EMDR and brainspotting.
In this episode we discuss:
How Cathy discovered the MAP Method™.
How the field of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and the work of Candace Pert, Ph.D. supports the connection between emotions and the immune and endocrine systems.
Her personal experience with the MAP Method and how it compares with EMDR, EFT, tapping, or brainspotting.
The top 3 reasons people with complex chronic conditions get stuck in their healing process.
Why she recommends the MAP Method for her patients.
Results Cathy has seen in her patients as a result of MAP for chronic fatigue, impaired detoxification, sleep issues, anxiety, addictions, and multiple traumas.
Don’t miss episode 30 for a discussion of how trauma impacts chronic health risks and episode 31 for Frequently Asked Questions about the MAP Method. For more information about Cathy Moore's practice or to schedule a consultation with her, please visit: https://www.oneagorahealth.com/about-us.html

Join me for episode 32 where we will meet Jelena Katić Ujević, a top MAP Method™ coach and MAP Method instructor from Croatia. Hear about the mental, emotional and physical improvements she experienced through MAP sessions. We discuss how the MAP Method addresses physical symptoms and Jelena’s impressive work with autoimmune and chronic conditions. Listen until the end to learn how you can participate in Jelena’s autoimmune program.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Jelena discovered the MAP Method™.
- How MAP sessions have helped her emotionally, mentally and physically.
- Her work with the MAP Coaching Institute.
- How she uses the MAP Method with her clients.
- Applications for MAP with autoimmune and other chronic conditions.
- Where Jelena would like to take MAP in the future.
- How you can benefit from the autoimmune program.
For more information about Jelena’s work, to view testimonial videos about the autoimmune program or to contact her, please visit: https://www.mapcoachinginstitute.com/MAPCoach-Jelena-Katic-Ujevic
In the “When your body says YES” program, you will go deep into your subconscious mind to release beliefs, emotions, and experiences that have led to chronic stress and health challenges, thereby improving immune system function and reducing inflammation.
To register for Jelena’s “When the Body Says YES” program for autoimmune and chronic conditions, please use this link and code HEALTHIER2020COACHING for a special discount: https://www.mapcoachinginstitute.com/offers/uEfv4doq