Hosted by Dr. Erin Hayford · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 63 episodes
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Exploring illness as a sacred invitation to deep healing and self-discovery. sacredillness.substack.com
Dr. Erin Hayford hosts Sacred Illness™, a health show with 63 episodes published.
When Teresa Hobbs was left bed-bound after a minor fender bender, she couldn’t be near a computer, read a book, or even receive a phone call without blacking out. Her world had shrunk to staring at the texture on her cei
When Kassondra Walters was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma, she was told the standard protocol: eight rounds of IV chemo, radiation, and five years of hormone therapy. But something in her body said no. This is
When Allison Hampton was diagnosed with lupus, Sjogren’s, fibromyalgia, and arthritis, she realized she had been speaking negatively about her body—saying it wasn’t on her team, that it was fighting her. But then came th
What happens when the very people meant to care for you tell you that you’re not experiencing what you know you’re experiencing? When Shayla’s body began to collapse—down 68 pounds, unable to speak, losing mobility—she w
When Lyn Cole looked up at a small whiteboard in a chiropractor’s office and read the words “Pain is an emotion,” everything shifted. After more than two decades of severe chronic pain that left her 90% immobile and usin
What if the thing you’re trying to heal is actually here to heal you? When Shenal Arimilli was diagnosed with breast cancer, she did everything “right”—she changed her diet, eliminated toxins, and pursued every physical
This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit sacredillness.substack.com What happens when the “wellness girl” gets a cancer diagnosis at 36? Natalie Emmer shares how a rare salivary gland tumor dissolved
In this profound episode, Shelby Hanson—a speech-language pathologist, kidney transplant recipient, and nervous system coach—shares her harrowing and transformative journey through sudden kidney failure, a high-risk preg
When Vivian Quintana was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, she faced the terrifying whirlwind of biopsies, mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation—but it was in the enforced stillness of “chemo brain” that her real h
What if the fiercest, most healing thing you could do is to stop fighting? When Teresa Smith was told her rheumatoid arthritis was incurable, degenerative, and would require aggressive medication, a deep inner voice said
In a world that often pits holistic healing against conventional medicine, the bravest choice is often the one that honors the sacred message of your illness, even when it leads to surgery. This is a story of how a hyste
What if a diagnosis was not a sentence to be carried out, but an invitation to come home to the most fractured parts of yourself? When Claire Hickson was advised to have a hysterectomy for a large uterine fibroid, she he
In this milestone episode, I sit down with Matt Rowe, a master neuroplastician and author of Belief to Heal, who overcame paralysis and a primary progressive multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Together, we traverse his incred
What if healing isn’t about finding the right doctor, but learning to become an active participant in your own care? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tracy Shevell, a board-certified OBGYN and high-risk maternal-fetal
In this powerful episode, I sit down with James Wright—author, father, speaker, and 11-year survivor of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)—who was originally given just 3 to 5 years to live. He refused to accept that prognosis a
In this raw and reflective episode, Dr. Kristin Wing, a naturopathic doctor and mother of two, shares her deeply personal journey through chronic skin issues, anticipatory grief, and the ongoing tension between self-sacr
In this fascinating solo episode, I dive into the research on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)—formerly called multiple personality disorder—and explore what it reveals about the mind-body connection. From shifts in
What if illness isn’t random—or genetic—but a result of the messages your body has received over a lifetime? In this solo episode, I invite you into a radically simple framework that cuts through the noise of health advi
In this extraordinary episode, I sit down with UK-based creator, podcaster, and healer Lizzie Dunn, whose journey with the rare genetic condition MEN-1 defies all odds. At just 13 years old, Lizzie was diagnosed with MEN
What if your body remembers more than your mind ever could? In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Audrey Burke — a somatic experiencing practitioner, transforming touch practitioner, and licensed massage therapist
Matt Rowe
Economic Development Director · Lloyds Bank
1 appearance on this show
James Wright
Managing Director and Co-Head of US Corporate Banking · U.S. Corporate Banking
2 appearances on this show
Dr Erin Hayford
Naturopathic Doctor, Somatic Practitioner & Former Crohn's Disease Patient · Aurora Somatic Medicine
1 appearance on this show
Diana May
Neuro Somatic Yoga for Chronic Pain, Overwhelm & Nervous System Repair
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Nikita Patel
pharmacist, biomedical engineer, healthcare innovation leader · The Bureau
2 appearances on this show
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