
Healing Begins on the Inside
Claim This Podcastby Dena McComb
Podcast Overview
<p><b>Welcome to the Healing Begins on the Inside Podcast</b>, a safe space where your story is honored, your experience is valued, and your journey towards healing is supported. <br /></p><p>Some of us became helpers because we had to. We learned to read rooms, manage crises, and hold space for everyone else… and somewhere along the way, we forgot that our own bodies were keeping score.</p><p></p><p>I’m Dena, Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach, Integrative Health Coach, Yoga Instructor and Somatic Educator. I’m also an adoptive mama and caregiver, walking my own path through the realities of chronic stress, caregiving, trauma, and the quiet weight of holding it all together.<br /></p><p><i>Healing Begins on the Inside</i> is for caregivers, cycle breakers, and the helpers who are exhausted, especially those caring for loved ones with neurodegenerative conditions, parenting autistic children, or supporting aging parents while still trying to stay afloat themselves.<br /></p><p>Here, we explore what it means to heal when you’re also the one holding everyone else...through body-led practices, nervous system support, honest conversations, and the kind of compassion that meets you where you actually are.</p>
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10/24/2021
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March 31, 2026
The Messy, Tender Places Where Healing Begins
<p>It’s been almost two years since I last recorded an episode, and in this deeply personal return to <i>Healing Begins on the Inside Podcast</i>, I’m sharing what life has held in this season and why these past two years have changed not only me but the work I feel called to do now.<br /></p><p>This episode is for the caregivers, cycle breakers, and the ones quietly holding it all together while carrying more than most people can see.<br /></p><p>We talk about caregiving, chronic stress, family trauma, health uncertainty, aging parents, and what healing really looks like when you’re still in the thick of it...not polished, not linear, and not tied up in a bow.<br /></p><p>I also share the new direction of <b><i>Healing Begins on the Inside Podcast</i></b>, and why I’m stepping more fully into body-led healing, nervous system support, and trauma-informed bodywork in this next chapter.<br /></p><p>If you’ve been living life on hard mode, I hope this episode reminds you that you’re not alone.<br /><br />Chapters</p><p>00:00 Introduction to Healing and Caregiving</p><p>01:13 Navigating Personal Trauma and Uncertainty</p><p>03:46 The Weight of Chronic Stress and Caregiving</p><p>09:01 Embodied Healing and Authentic Connections</p><p>13:55 Shifting Professional Focus and Personal Growth</p><p>16:55 The Ongoing Journey of Healing and Support</p><p></p>

October 23, 2024
Navigating Hormonal Health and Self Care with Christine McInnis
In this episode, my special guest Christine McGinnis dives into the importance of honoring the different phases of life, from puberty and pregnancy to postpartum and perimenopause...Discussing the vital role of support, self-care, and acknowledging the body’s incredible resilience during these transitions. Christine shares insights into the emotional and physical challenges of perimenopause and menopause, including the impact of hormonal shifts, like migraines. We also explore practical self-...

October 22, 2024
From Trauma to Transformation: Healing Chronic Pain with Ashlee Hoelck
In this episode, special guest Ashley Hollick shares her inspiring story of healing from chronic pain and abusive relationships through emotional recovery, mindset work, and therapeutic practices. We explore the deep connections between emotional trauma and physical health, diving into techniques like deep meditation, cord-cutting, Hawaiian forgiveness prayers, and self-care rituals. Ashley's journey of letting go of painful memories, navigating loss, and embracing the power of emotional inte...
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- What is Healing Begins on the Inside ?
<p><b>Welcome to the Healing Begins on the Inside Podcast</b>, a safe space where your story is honored, your experience is valued, and your journey towards healing is supported. <br /></p><p>Some of us became helpers because we had to. We learned to read rooms, manage crises, and hold space for everyone else… and somewhere along the way, we forgot that our own bodies were keeping score.</p><p></p><p>I’m Dena, Trauma-Informed Somatic Coach, Integrative Health Coach, Yoga Instructor and Somatic Educator. I’m also an adoptive mama and caregiver, walking my own path through the realities of chronic stress, caregiving, trauma, and the quiet weight of holding it all together.<br /></p><p><i>Healing Begins on the Inside</i> is for caregivers, cycle breakers, and the helpers who are exhausted, especially those caring for loved ones with neurodegenerative conditions, parenting autistic children, or supporting aging parents while still trying to stay afloat themselves.<br /></p><p>Here, we explore what it means to heal when you’re also the one holding everyone else...through body-led practices, nervous system support, honest conversations, and the kind of compassion that meets you where you actually are.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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