How to Heal Chronic Illness Through Emotional and Nutritional Therapy with Jillian Acosta

The Importance of Safety: Jillian explains how cultivating a safe inner environment allows individuals to feel and process their emotions without resorting to harmful coping mechanisms.

Community as Catalyst: Explore the unique benefits of group work, where shared experiences can lead to deeper connections and a greater understanding of personal struggles.

Understanding the Mother Wound: Jillian introduces Kelly McDaniel’s concept of the mother wound, exploring how unmet childhood needs can manifest in adulthood and affect relationships with food and self-worth.

Weight as a Protective Mechanism: The discussion delves into how weight can serve as emotional armor, protecting individuals from vulnerability and deeper emotional pain.

Integrative Healing Modalities: Jillian shares her experiences with various healing modalities, including somatic experiencing and psychedelics, and how they can facilitate profound emotional release and transformation.

Empowerment Through Self-Exploration: Learn how guiding clients to confront their emotions and past traumas empowers them to reclaim their narrative and navigate discomfort more effectively.

Shame and Its Impact: Jillian addresses the role of shame in the healing journey, emphasizing the need to confront and transform shame into empowerment and self-acceptance.

Practical Tools for Healing: Jillian provides listeners with actionable steps to begin their healing journey, highlighting the importance of mindfulness and community support.

The Healing Power of Vulnerability: Discover how embracing vulnerability can lead to authentic connections and deeper healing for oneself and others.