In this episode of Beyond the Pelvis, Laura sits down with chronic symptom recovery coach Helmut Koeckritz, who shares how he recovered from more than 70 symptoms, including pelvic floor pain, OCD, food sensitivities, anxiety, and chronic tension. Together, they explore the mind-body connection, nervous system regulation, symptom fear, and the role of allowance in recovery. Helmut explains the tools that helped him heal, why setbacks don't mean failure, and how learning to feel safe again changed his life. If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or losing hope, this conversation offers practical insights and a powerful reminder that recovery is possible

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Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle

Struggling to understand your pelvic pain or why it won’t go away?

In this episode, Laura Haraka is joined by a panel of pelvic health experts to answer the most common questions about chronic pelvic pain, bladder symptoms, and nervous system healing.

You’ll learn why symptoms persist, how flare-ups actually work, and what it really takes to support your body without turning healing into another to-do list.

If you’ve tried everything and still feel stuck, this will give you clarity, reassurance, and a new way to think about recovery.

Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.instagram.com/feel.to.heal.wellness/

Connect with Rachel Gofman: https://www.instagram.com/thepelvicpaincoach/

Connect with Michael Hodge: https://www.instagram.com/transformpelvichealth/

Connect with Callie K Nutrition: https://www.instagram.com/callieknutrition/

Vanessa Blackstone joins Laura Haraka to explore chronic pain, neuroplastic symptoms, and the role of nervous system safety in healing.

Vanessa shares her personal story of migraines, pelvic pain, perfectionism, bracing, and learning to reconnect with her body through Pain Reprocessing Therapy.

They discuss why symptoms are real, how survival strategies can keep the nervous system on high alert, and why healing requires compassion, consistency, and safety.

Vanessa also shares her “dropping in” practice and the reminder: you are not as fragile as you fear you are.

Connect with Vanessa Blackstone: http://www.painpsychologycenter.com

Connect with Laura Haraka: https://www.feeltoheal.live/

Join the Pelvic Healing Circle: https://www.feeltoheal.live/the-pelvic-healing-circle