Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers

Sarah Dawkins - Root Cause Healing, Adaptations & Natural Holistic Health Coach

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Healing goes deeper than symptom suppression. If you’re exhausted by the "manage your illness" loop and ready to reclaim your vitality, this is your roadmap to natural recovery with Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers. We move beyond the limits of modern medicine to find true, lasting health. Join me, Sarah Dawkins as I help answer the questions: How do I regulate my nervous system Can trauma cause chronic physical pain How do I heal the root cause What is somatic healing Why am I stuck in fight-or-flight What is the gut-brain connection Stop chasing and start your healing journey Welcome

Recent Episodes

OCT 15, 2026
Overcoming Trauma & Addiction With Plant Medicine: A Psychedelic Pioneer’s Journey with Kat Courtney #195
Can you heal from deep-seated childhood trauma, severe anxiety, and lifelong self-destructive patterns? In this powerful episode of MindBody Medicine for Self-Healers, host Sarah Dawkins is joined by Tina "Kat" Courtney, founder and CEO of Plant Medicine People, psychedelic pioneer and author of Plant Medicine Mystery School. Kat opens up about her raw journey of self-healing from alcoholism, bulimia, severe bipolar diagnoses and suicidal ideation stemming from cumulative childhood trauma. Together, Sarah and Kat explore the critical difference between the loud, destructive voice of the ego and the quiet, guiding whisper of inner wisdom. Discover how reconnecting with nature, sitting with difficult emotions instead of spiritually bypassing them and using plant medicine as a catalyst can completely transform your life step-by-step. Key Moments & Takeaways: 0:00 – Welcome to MindBody Medicine with Sarah Dawkins & guest Kat Courtney 01:42 – Redefining a "normal" childhood and recognising hidden trauma 05:49 – Moving out of victim consciousness and into personal empowerment 12:55 – Kat’s accidental introduction to Ayahuasca and the jungle 22:03 – Breaking down the reality of healing bulimia and addiction 27:55 – Discerning the ego from inner wisdom and practicing self-compassion 29:10 – Kat’s #1 tip for healing: Celebrating awareness over perfection Kat's Bio Tina “Kat” Courtney, founder and CEO of Plant Medicine People, is a psychedelic medicine pioneer with 2 decades of professional experience. She self-healed alcoholism, bulimia and a bi-polar diagnosis with the help of sacred plants. Kat is the author of Plant Medicine Mystery School Vol 1: The Superhero Healing Powers of Psychotropic Plants; she's also a spiritual integration coach, death doula, and ceremony guide. 🔗 Connect with Kat Courtney: www.plantmedicinepeople.com https://www.instagram.com/plantmedicinepeople/ https://www.youtube.com/@PlantMedicinePeople 🔗 About Sarah Dawkins Sarah Dawkins is an award-winning coach, "The Adaptation Architect," creator of The FREEDOM Framework, #1 author of Heal Yourself, international speaker and the award-winning host of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers podcast. A former Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience, Sarah healed herself from multiple chronic conditions, leading her to a powerful realisation: we are not broken, we adapted. Today, she blends neuroscience, nervous system awareness and compassionate storytelling to help individuals and organisations uncover the hidden adaptations shaping stress, burnout and leadership. Through her signature framework, Sarah guides people to replace self-judgment with self-understanding and transition from survival to true freedom. www.sarahdawkins.com #PlantMedicine #HealingTrauma #SelfHealing #Ayahuasca #HolisticHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #ChildhoodTrauma #MindBodyConnection
31 MIN
OCT 8, 2026
Unpacking The Adaptive Mind 2/4. The Caretaker - The Hidden Cost of People-Pleasing #194
Ever feel a heavy knot in your stomach the moment you say "sure, I'd love to help," even when your calendar is overflowing and you're completely exhausted? You're not just "too nice", you might be stuck in The Caretaker survival trap. In Episode 194 (Part 2 of our childhood trauma mini-series of Unpacking the Adaptive Mind), we explore the deep psychological roots of chronic people-pleasing. Discover why scanning the room for safety in a volatile childhood creates the adult compulsion to fix, soothe and appease at the cost of your own identity. Plus, learn actionable somatic tools to help you finally pause, break the automated "yes," and protect your peace without the guilt. 🎧 In this episode, we cover: The childhood origin of "The Pacifier" and hyper-vigilance The adult trap: the visceral, physical dread of disappointing others Why the inability to say "no" is an adaptive survival mechanism, not a personal quirk Practical somatic tools and script phrases to reset your nervous system and reclaim your boundaries 🔔 Subscribe for weekly deep dives into the human mind, trauma responses and mental well-being! 🔗 About Sarah DawkinsSarah Dawkins is an award-winning coach, "The Adaptation Architect," creator of The FREEDOM Framework, #1 author of Heal Yourself, international speaker and the award-winning host of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers podcast.A former Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience, Sarah healed herself from multiple chronic conditions, leading her to a powerful realization: we are not broken, we adapted. Today, she blends neuroscience, nervous system awareness and compassionate storytelling to help individuals and organizations uncover the hidden adaptations shaping stress, burnout and leadership. Through her signature framework, Sarah guides people to replace self-judgment with self-understanding and transition from survival to true freedom.www.sarahdawkins.com #peoplepleasingrecovery #childhoodtrauma #mentalhealth #boundaries #AdaptiveMind #BurnoutRecovery #somatichealing
13 MIN
OCT 1, 2026
When "Everything" Wasn't Enough. Healing Ankylosing Spondylitis From the Inside Out with Sharon Greenspan #193
Discover how holistic health practitioner Sharon Greenspan reversed her advanced ankylosing spondylitis not through medical protocols, but through mindset shifts, metaphysics, and somatic body connection. In this insightful episode of MindBody Medicine for Self-Healers hosted by Sarah Dawkins, Sharon shares her powerful healing journey from trauma, depression and physical rigidity to total self-trust, emotional freedom, and inner peace. Learn why chronic symptoms carry hidden wisdom, how to shift from victimhood to empowerment, and why changing your perspective is more powerful than looking for a quick fix. Key Information and Time Stamps 05:12 The Metaphysics of the Spine: Sharon realised her spine was literally building a physical backbone because she lacked an emotional "backbone" in life, having been raised to be seen and not heard. Through yoga, mindset shifts, and letting go of rigid patterns, she avoided spinal fusion and can still perform a full backbend. 12:39 Moving from Symptoms to Root Causes: Instead of defaulting to quick fixes, pills, or obsessing over fighting symptoms, Sharon emphasises tuning into the body to understand what symptoms are trying to communicate. 14:21 Reframing Chronic Pain and Nervous System Regulation: For individuals struggling with nervous system dysregulation or chronic pain, Sharon suggests starting small by anchoring awareness to neutral body parts with few nerve endings, like the earlobe or tip of the nose, before moving toward a state of relaxation. 27:22 The Power of Being "Dulu" (Delusional): Sharon and Sarah discuss the concept of being "dulu"—visualising and feeling the future you want in your body (the "what") without worrying about the logistical "how," as the universe often brings the how in unexpected ways. 30:54 Practical Self-Healing Exercise: For anyone newly diagnosed or struggling with chronic pain, Sharon recommends sitting quietly, breathing, and noticing the physical sensations in the body—observing qualities like temperature, texture, and colour without labelling them as good or bad. Sharon's bio Sharon Greenspan works with people who have “tried everything” to heal—diets, supplements, protocols—and still aren’t seeing results, helping them to finally understand why. After reversing her own ankylosing spondylitis and overcoming years of anger and depression, she now blends energy medicine, emotional healing and nutrition to guide deep, lasting transformation. A Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, Nutritionist, Life Coach, and international speaker, she helps clients break free from emotional eating, regulate their nervous systems, and return to self-trust, vitality, and inner peace. Connect with Sharon www.SharonGreenspan.com https://www.instagram.com/wild.success https://www.facebook.com/wildsuccess 🔗 About Sarah Dawkins Sarah Dawkins is an award-winning coach, "The Adaptation Architect," creator of The FREEDOM Framework, #1 author of Heal Yourself, international speaker and the award-winning host of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers podcast. A former Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience, Sarah healed herself from multiple chronic conditions, leading her to a powerful realisation: we are not broken, we adapted. Today, she blends neuroscience, nervous system awareness and compassionate storytelling to help individuals and organizations uncover the hidden adaptations shaping stress, burnout and leadership. Through her signature framework, Sarah guides people to replace self-judgment with self-understanding and transition from survival to true freedom. www.sarahdawkins.com #ankylosingspondylitis #spinehealth #naturalhealingjourney #energywork #energyworker
33 MIN
SEP 24, 2026
Unpacking The Adaptive Mind. 1/4 The Overachiever - When Productivity is a Survival Mechanism #192
Why does slowing down feel terrifying? If a clean schedule, a quiet room, or an empty to-do list triggers an instant spike of anxiety, you aren't just dealing with a "strong work ethic." You might be running on an ancient piece of psychological armour.In the first of a four part mini series, we look at Unpacking the Adaptive Mind and explore the hidden roots of high-functioning anxiety and overachievement. We dive deep into why childhood survival mechanisms, like the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses and how they morph into adult workaholism, seeing how productivity becomes a substitute for safety. Join us as we reframe the narrative, break down the somatic triggers behind the "busy-trap," and offer a simple 120-second somatic tool to help your nervous system finally realise: You are safe to rest. Timestamps: 00:00 - Why doing nothing feels uncomfortable 02:10 - Childhood Origins: How perfectionism became an armour 05:37 - The Adult Trap: High-functioning anxiety & the productivity badge of honour 09:32 - Reframing & Somatic Tools: The 120-second nervous system resetThe second instalment of this mini series will be in two weeks, after our next guest. 🔗 About Sarah Dawkins Sarah Dawkins is an award-winning coach, "The Adaptation Architect," creator of The FREEDOM Framework, #1 author of Heal Yourself, international speaker and the award-winning host of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers podcast. A former Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience, Sarah healed herself from multiple chronic conditions, leading her to a powerful realisation: we are not broken, we adapted. Today, she blends neuroscience, nervous system awareness and compassionate storytelling to help individuals and organisations uncover the hidden adaptations shaping stress, burnout and leadership. Through her signature framework, Sarah guides people to replace self-judgment with self-understanding and transition from survival to true freedom. www.sarahdawkins.com #highfunctioninganxiety #overachiever #nervoussystemregulation #mentalhealth #productivityhacks #psychologypodcast
13 MIN
SEP 17, 2026
From Overwhelm to Coherence: Calming the Nervous System to Activate Healing with Dr Sarah Young #191
Can the brain truly heal from severe, repeated trauma? In this powerful episode of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers, host Sarah Dawkins sits down with Dr. Sarah Young, neuro-integrative clinician, speech-language pathologist, author and founder of NeuroSynergy Integrative Health. After suffering seven brain injuries, ranging from fetal alcohol syndrome to a career-altering concussion, Dr. Young was told by conventional medicine that she had hit a plateau. Refusing to accept that diagnosis, she pursued a PhD to learn how to rewire her brain from the inside out. In this comprehensive conversation, Dr. Young and Sarah Dawkins break down the exact holistic blueprint for cognitive recovery, nervous system regulation, somatic movement and radical self-compassion. Key Information and Timestamps 01:25 – Overcoming 7 Brain Injuries 05:15 – Epigenetics, Genetic Testing & Brain Tools 07:39 – Pillar 1: Circadian Rhythms, Sleep & Detoxification 11:06 – Sungazing & Amber Light Ambient Routines 13:03 – Nutrition for Brain Health: Sugar, Whole Foods & Hydration 16:17 – Nervous System Regulation & Heart Rate Variability 18:40 – Habit Stacking: Building Recovery Without Overwhelm 28:12 – Somatic Movement, Havening & Reconnecting to the Body 32:05 – 2 Mindset Questions to Stop Self-Judgment Sarah's Bio Dr. Sarah Young is a neurointegrative clinician, speech-language pathologist and founder of NeuroSynergy Integrative Health. With advanced training in neuroscience, integrative medicine and mind-body healing, she specializes in supporting individuals experiencing complex and often invisible health challenges such as brain injury, nervous system dysregulation, chronic stress and fatigue. Drawing from both clinical expertise and personal healing experience, Dr. Young integrates neuroscience, somatic awareness, lifestyle medicine and holistic healing tools to help individuals restore clarity, vitality and balance. Her work focuses on helping people reconnect with the body’s innate capacity for healing by calming the nervous system and activating neuroplasticity. She is also the host of NeuroAlchemy: A NeuroSynergy Podcast, where she explores the intersection of neuroscience, healing, and human transformation. Dr. Young is the author of Quantum Integrative Medicine for Brain Injury: A Clinician’s Guide and The Healer’s Map: A Multidimensional Guide to Brain Injury Recovery, where she introduces practical frameworks for multidimensional healing and nervous system restoration. Connect with Dr Sarah https://www.annarborbrainhealth.online Free Webinar: From Overwhelm to Coherence – NeuroSynergy Brain–Body Healing Series https://home.neurosynergyhealth.com/from-overwhelm-to-coherence NeuroAlchemy Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/7agFaWsIgMJfl071O6ny14 YT https://youtube.com/@neurosynergyhealth Li https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-sarah-young IG https://www.instagram.com/neurosynergyhealth Fbhttps://www.facebook.com/neurosynergyhealth Books by Dr. Sarah Young Quantum Integrative Medicine for Brain Injury: A Clinician’s Guide - https://a.co/d/8JMnbIo The Healer’s Map: A Multidimensional Guide to Brain Injury Recovery - https://a.co/d/9tthtwf About Sarah Dawkins Sarah Dawkins is an award-winning coach, "The Adaptation Architect," creator of The FREEDOM Framework, #1 author of Heal Yourself, international speaker and the award-winning host of Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers podcast. A former Registered Nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience, Sarah healed herself from multiple chronic conditions, leading her to a powerful realization: we are not broken, we adapted. Today, she blends neuroscience, nervous system awareness and compassionate storytelling to help individuals and organizations uncover the hidden adaptations shaping stress, burnout and leadership. Through her signature framework, Sarah guides people to replace self-judgment with self-understanding and transition from survival to true freedom. www.sarahdawkins.com
38 MIN