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 31 where we will talk with Amy Soule, a counselor and MAP Method™ practitioner from Texas. We discuss Frequently Asked Questions about the advanced neural retraining technique known as the MAP Method. Hear how she resolved severe brain fog, allergies/sensitivities and autoimmune symptoms with MAP sessions. Learn how it works, why it is safe, and applications for emotional, mental and physical health. Listen until the end to learn how you can contact Amy for more information.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Amy discovered the MAP Method™.
- How MAP sessions resolved her joint pain, brain fog and allergies/sensitivities.
- How she uses the MAP Method with her clients.
- How the method works and why it is gentle, fast and safe.
- Brent Baum’s work with trauma resolution and how it impacts addictions, physical and mental health, much like the MAP Method.
- Results we have seen with clients from MAP sessions.
Don’t miss episode 30 for a more in depth discussion on how trauma impacts health. In our conversation Amy mentions my Retrain Your Brain program for allergies and sensitivities, learn more at www.tcnutritionaltherapy.com. For more information about Amy Soule or to schedule a consultation, please visit: www.amysoule.com

Join me for episode 30 where I talk about the role of trauma in chronic illness, both mental and physical, and how this is being examined and written about. Learn about the new field of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) and how we are re-discovering the connections between the psyche, nervous system and immune function. Listen until the end to hear about effective methods for resolving trauma to counteract these risks.
In this episode I discuss:
- My journey from illness to Nutritional Therapy to neural retraining.
- How I discovered a method of basic neural retraining.
- How I learned the MAP Method™--a method for advanced neural retraining--a perfect tool for resolving trauma.
- The Centers for Disease Control’s study on Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and implications for lifelong health risks.
- Other books about the impact of trauma on health, including When the Body Says No by Gabor Maté, MD and The Mind-Body Prescription by Dr. John Sarno, MD.
- Methods for addressing the traumas that may be impacting your health.
- Trauma is not what happens to you, it has more to do with how your mind encodes the experience.
- Some examples from my work with MAP sessions.
- The new field of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI)
- Basic and advanced methods of retraining your brain.
Don’t miss episode 29 where we learned about the origins and research behind the advanced neural retraining method known as the MAP Method™. Also, as mentioned in this episode, the book that I couldn’t remember the title of is The Last Best Cure, by Donna Jackson Nakazama. To learn more or to schedule a free consultation with Madeleine Lowry, please visit: www.tcnutritionaltherapy.com or www.mind-remap-for-health.com

Join me for special double episode 29 where we learn about the latest innovation in neural retraining from Colette Streicher, licensed psychotherapist and founder of the MAP Method and the MAP Coaching Institute in Houston, Texas. She is the best selling author of the book Abundance on Demand.
Hear about this new frontier in rewiring the subconscious mind to overcome anxiety, depression, chronic pain and chronic fatigue as well as weight issues, allergies/sensitivities and autoimmune diseases. Listen until the end to hear how you can experience a MAP Method session with Colette.
Find the full episode transcript here: http://www.tcneuralretraining.com/map-method-of-neural-retraining-with-colette-streicher-lmft
In this episode we discuss:
- What is the MAP Method of neural retraining?
- How do you explain MAP to someone who has never heard of it?
- Tell us about your journey, and how you discovered MAP.
- Can you talk about the neuroscience research behind the MAP Method?
- What were the early applications for MAP?
- How is it being used today--new applications?
- What should I expect from my first MAP Method session?
Don’t miss the chance to experience MAP for yourself! Register for the 2-hour workshop (a $100 value) for only $17 with this link: https://www.mapcoachinginstitute.com/a/29151/RVXxF6pg
For more information about the MAP Coaching Institute, please visit https://www.mapcoachinginstitute.com

Join me for episode 28 where we discuss nutrition for expectant mothers and young children with Morgan Simon, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from Austin, Texas. Hear about her approach to optimal health for baby and mother and how dietary interventions early in life set the stage for later years. Learn how she works with distance clients and what you can expect from sessions with her. Listen until the end for her quick nutrition tip.
In this episode we discuss:
- Helping expectant mothers and young children with their health.
- How careful introduction of solid foods decreases the likelihood of allergies.
- How she works with new clients.
- The benefits that previous clients have experienced.
- What it means to be overfed and undernourished.
- The importance of good fats in the diet.
- A quick tip for healthier living.
Don’t miss episode 27 where we learned about Morgan and her journey to becoming a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and how she came to focus on the health of mothers and children. For more information, or to sign up for Morgan’s monthly newsletter please visit https://www.wellthymed.com.

Join me for episode 27 where we meet Morgan Simon, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from Austin, Texas. Hear how her interest in raw milk led her to the field of Nutritional Therapy and the nutrition of pre and postpartum mothers and young children. Listen until the end for her tip for healthier living.
In this episode we discuss:
- How she decided to become a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.
- Who was Weston A. Price and what is the Weston A. Price Foundation?
- The ancient wisdom around preparing for pregnancy, postpartum care and spacing between pregnancies.
- How being an NTP helped her and her family on their health journey.
- Morgan’s passion for working with expectant mothers and young children.
- Her quick tip for improving health.
Don’t miss episode 28 where we will hear about Morgan’s Nutritional Therapy practice and how she works with expectant mothers and their young children to lay the foundation for optimal health throughout their lives. For more information, or to sign up for Morgan’s monthly newsletter please visit https://www.wellthymed.com.

Join me for episode 26 where we talk about reducing anxiety with Sara Ahmed, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from Madison, Wisconsin. We discuss the role of diet and lifestyle changes for reducing anxiety and depression. Learn about her methods and the benefits her clients have experienced. Stay with us until the end to hear her quick tip for healthier living.
In this episode we discuss:
- What is the Nutritional Therapy approach to anxiety?
- The role of the vagus nerve in the communication between the gut and the brain.
- Why are protein and fat important to have with every meal and snack?
- What is good sleep hygiene and how does it contribute to mental health?
- What is the new client process like?
- A case study of a client with anxiety and insomnia.
- Quick tips for improving anxiety.
Don’t miss episode 25 where we heard about Sara’s health journey and how she became a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. For more information on Sara’s methods to improve mood and mental health, and to get her free mini-course on managing anxiety, please visit her website: saraahmedhealthandwellness.com

Join me for episode 25 where we meet Sara Ahmed, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from Madison, Wisconsin. Hear about her struggles with anxiety, depression, gut issues and insomnia and how her health journey led her to the field of Nutritional Therapy. Stay until the end to hear her quick tip for healthier living.
In this episode we discuss:
- Sara’s transition from her former career as an IT analyst to NTP.
- Approaches to overcoming food sensitivities and allergies to broaden the diet.
- Why Paleo is not the perfect diet and the best way to prepare grains.
- What are FODMAPS and how can they cause digestive issues?
- What does it mean to eat “real food”?
Don’t miss episode 26 where we will hear about Sara’s Nutritional Therapy practice and how she works to resolve anxiety, depression and other mental health issues with her clients. For more information, please visit https://saraahmedhealthandwellness.com/

Join me for episode 24 where we discuss fitness and nutrition with Bryan Carroll, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner from Washington state and host of the Summit for Wellness podcast. Learn about Bryan’s approach to helping clients eat well, move more and become more adventurous. Stay with us until the end to hear Bryan’s quick tip for fitness.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Bryan combines diet and movement in his work with clients.
- His service offerings and the types of clients he helps.
- One client’s journey from moving more to wanting to climb Mount Rainier.
- Quick tip for getting started on your fitness goals today.
Don’t miss episode 23 where we heard about Bryan’s health journey, and how he became interested in Nutritional Therapy as a Movement Therapist. For more information about Bryan’s practice and services please visit SummitforWellness.com.

Join me for episode 23 where we meet Bryan Carroll, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and movement therapist from Washington state. Learn how his health challenges with a wrist injury led him to the field of Nutritional Therapy. Hear how he and his wife were able to overcome mold toxicity with Nutritional Therapy as well. Listen until the end to hear Bryan’s quick tip for healthier living.
In this episode we discuss:
- How Bryan found the NTA and became a Nutritional Therapist.
- How Bryan’s knowledge of blood sugar and stress helped his health.
- Bryan’s practice which combines Nutritional Therapy with movement therapy.
- His health crisis with mold toxicity and how Nutritional Therapy helped
- His “move more, eat well, and be more adventurous” philosophy.
- A quick tip for healthier living.
Don’t miss episode 24 where we will hear more about Bryan’s Nutritional Therapy practice and how he helps people eat well, move more and become more adventurous. For more information about working with Bryan Carroll, please visit SummitforWellness.com

**Please note: We are re-publishing episode 2 because it seems to have disappeared into the ether. It was originally published on March 11, 2019. We apologize for any inconvenience.**
Lynn Fox is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP) and a Wellness Educator for a school district in Cheyenne, Wyoming. She joins us to discuss her personal and professional experience with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis and offers a primer on the Nutritional Therapy approach to resolving thyroid dysfunction.
In this episode we discuss:
- What is Hashimoto's?
- How do you know if you have autoimmune thyroid dysfunction?
- Traditional therapies for Hashimoto's
- What is the Nutritional Therapy approach to Hashimoto's
- Quick tips: three things you can do if you have symptoms of thyroid dysfunction.
Be sure to listen to episode 1 where we learn about Lynn, her health journey and how she became a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner.