#11. How Breathwork Can Transform Your Health: Insights from Patrick McKeown
"Your breath is the gateway to healing your mind, body, and nervous system." – Patrick McKeownIn this powerful conversation on Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer sits down with world-renowned breathing expert Patrick McKeown to explore how your breath can heal your mind, body, and nervous system. If you’ve ever felt stuck in fight-or-flight, struggled with fatigue, anxiety, or brain fog — this is your reminder that healing starts with your breath.Karen and Patrick dive into why deep breathing can sometimes backfire, how slowing your exhale calms your mind, and why nose breathing is critical for real recovery — especially for anyone living with MS or a chronic illness.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:🌄 Why deep breathing isn't always the answer (and what to do instead)💨 How to switch off your fight-or-flight response naturally🚵️ Why breathing through your nose transforms sleep, focus, and healing🎵 How slowing your exhale rebalances your nervous system🏋️ Simple breathwork exercises to help manage anxiety and panic🫏️ How mouth breathing during sleep sabotages recovery📉 Why breath training is the missing link in mental health and chronic illness careConnect With Patrick McKoewn:🌐 Website: Oxygen Advantage📚 Book: The Oxygen Advantage on Amazon📺 YouTube Channel: Patrick McKeown on YouTube📸 Instagram: @oxygenadvantageConnect With Karen Dwyer:🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk hereTalk Healing to Me:🎥YouTube: Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel📸 Instagram: @talkhealingtomepod👍 Facebook: @talkhealingtomepod🌐 Website: @talkhealingtomepod 📸TikTok: @talkhealingtomepod💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtomeJoin our Inner Circle Book Club🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book ClubMusic by Max Chubrey from PixabayThank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟
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#10. Is Metal in Your Mouth Making You Sick? Top 10 Takeaways from Dr. Kelly Blodgett
"Your mouth might be sabotaging your health - and you don’t even know it." - Karen DwyerIn this solo episode of Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer recaps her fascinating conversation with biological dentist Dr. Kelly Blodgett. If you’ve ever thought dental health was just about brushing and flossing, think again. Karen shares 10 powerful lessons that completely changed the way she looks at oral health - and how it's connected to fatigue, brain fog, autoimmune conditions, and more.From the toxic impact of mercury fillings and the risks of aggressive dental work, to how joy and nervous system regulation affect your mouth, this episode is a wake-up call for anyone living with chronic illness or navigating invisible symptoms.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:🚽 Why your mouth is the front door to your whole-body healt🌍 How mercury fillings impact your brain, nerves, and long-term wellbeing🤎 Why you're allowed to question your dentist and take your time💉 The signs of dental-related inflammation that no one talks about🪟 How your stress levels change the way your teeth protect themselves🎨 Why joy, rest, and co-regulation are key to oral healing🤝 What it means to get truly personalized dental careResources & Links Mentioned:🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast🔗 IAOMT - Find a SMART Certified Dentist🔗 Karen’s Free MS MasterclassConnect With Dr. Kelly Blodgett:🌐 Website: Blodgett Dental Care💌 Instagram: Dr. Kelly Blodgett on InstagramConnect With Karen Dwyer:🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk hereTalk Healing to Me:🎥YouTube: Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel📸 Instagram: @talkhealingtomepod👍 Facebook: @talkhealingtomepod🌐 Website: @talkhealingtomepod 📸TikTok: @talkhealingtomepod💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtomeJoin our Inner Circle Book Club🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book ClubMusic by Max Chubrey from PixabayThank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟
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#09. What Your Dentist Isn’t Telling You: Dr. Kelly Blodgett on Toxic Fillings, Whole-Body Healing & the Mouth-Body Connection
If you think going to the dentist is just about fillings and cleanings, this episode will blow your mind.Host Karen Dwyer sits down with world-renowned biological dentist Dr. Kelly Blodgett to explore how your oral health is directly connected to your immune system, nervous system, and overall wellbeing. From mercury toxicity and fluoride exposure to the emotional impact of dental trauma and the importance of treating the whole person, Dr. Blodgett reveals what most conventional dentists never discuss.Whether you’re living with MS or just want to understand the deeper impact of what’s in your mouth, this episode is a masterclass in whole-body healing and patient empowerment.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:📉 Why oral health is about more than brushing and flossing🪗 How mercury fillings and fluoride affect the brain and nervous system🪩 The link between chronic illness and dental toxicity💡 How to find a safe, certified dentist for mercury removal🎨 Why your emotions matter in the dentist’s chair🧬 What your teeth can reveal about the rest of your body💆️ Why slowing down and asking better questions changes everythingResources & Links Mentioned:🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast🔗 IAOMT - Find a SMART Certified Dentist🔗 Karen’s Free MS MasterclassConnect With Dr. Kelly Blodgett:🌐 Website: Blodgett Dental Care💌 Instagram: Dr. Kelly Blodgett on InstagramConnect With Karen Dwyer:🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk hereTalk Healing to Me:🎥YouTube: Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel📸 Instagram: @talkhealingtomepod👍 Facebook: @talkhealingtomepod🌐 Website: @talkhealingtomepod 📸TikTok: @talkhealingtomepod💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtome🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book ClubMusic by Max Chubrey from PixabayJoin our Inner Circle Book ClubThank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟
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#08. When Grief Isn’t About Death: Karen Dwyer’s Takeaways from Dr. Sherry Walling
What if grief wasn't just about loss, but a powerful part of healing?In this heartfelt solo reflection on Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer revisits her moving conversation with clinical psychologist and grief expert Dr. Sherry Walling. This solo recap dives into the emotional truths that surfaced in their conversation — including the kind of grief that comes with a chronic illness diagnosis, and the deep healing that happens when we honour what we've lost.Karen shares her top 10 takeaways from the episode, from the unspoken grief of letting go of the life you imagined, to the importance of movement, ritual, creativity, and co-regulation. Whether you're grieving, healing, or supporting someone with MS, this episode is packed with compassionate wisdom and practical tools to help you feel a little more grounded in your journey.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:📖 How to recognise grief that isn’t tied to death — like the loss of a future or identity😊 Why grief and strength can exist at the same time🛋️ How suppressing emotion impacts your immune system🎓 How to talk to your kids honestly and clearly about your diagnosis🎣 Why your nervous system needs joy, not just green juice and goals🎨 How creativity and movement support emotional release🪟 Why rest is not a reward, it’s a requirementConnect With Karen Dwyer🔗 Submit a Win, Story or Shoutout to the Podcast🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com📸 Karen Dwyer on Instagram: @iamkarendwyer👍 Karen Dwyer on Facebook: Karen Dwyer💼 Karen Dwyer on LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk hereTalk Healing to Me🎥 Talk Healing to Me on YouTube: Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel📸 Talk Healing to Me on Instagram: @talkhealingtomepod👍 Talk Healing to Me on Facebook: @talkhealingtomepod🌐 Talk Healing to Me on Website: @talkhealingtomepod 📸Talk Healing to Me on TikTok: @talkhealingtomepodJoin our Inner Circle Book Club🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book ClubMusic by Max Chubrey from PixabayIf this episode spoke to you, share it with someone who might be quietly grieving or navigating chronic illness. Every listen spreads hope. 🌟
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#07. Grief, Chronic Illness & Healing: Emotional Wellness with Dr. Sherry Walling
Grief isn’t just about loss—it’s also about becoming.In this powerful episode of Talk Healing to Me, host Karen Dwyer sits down with clinical psychologist, author, and mental health expert Dr. Sherry Walling. Together, they explore how grief can transform us, how to support children when living with MS, and why movement and creativity are vital to emotional healing.Dr. Walling offers compassionate insights drawn from her own personal and professional experiences—including her family's MS journey—and discusses how rituals, emotional honesty, and even aerial movement can support processing deep grief and navigating uncertainty.In This Episode, You’ll Learn:📖 How to name and honour grief that isn’t about death — like the loss of health or identity🧠 The emotional impact of MS on children (and what parents can do to help)🎣 Why rituals, creativity, and even aerial movement can support deep healing🔊 The power of honest communication with kids facing illness in the family🙏 What it really means to process big emotions through the body, not just the mindConnect With Dr Sherry Walling:🌐 Dr. Sherry Walling's Website🔗 Touching Two Worlds - Sherry's Book💌 Instagram: @dr.sherrywalling💼 LinkedIn: Dr Sherry WallingConnect With Karen Dwyer:🌐 Talk with our nurse and get support with your MS health goals here 💬 Join the Free Facebook Group: Karen Dwyer Wellness Accelerator⏱️ Discover Your 5 Key Health Pillars in Under 3 Minutes: www.karendwyer.com📸 Instagram: @iamkarendwyer👍Facebook: Karen Dwyer💼 LinkedIn: Karen Dwyer🎥 Karen Dwyer TEDx Talk hereTalk Healing to Me:🎥YouTube: Talk Healing to Me YouTube Channel📸 Instagram: @talkhealingtomepod👍 Facebook: @talkhealingtomepod🌐 Website: @talkhealingtomepod 📸TikTok: @talkhealingtomepod💼 LinkedIn: @talkhealingtomeJoin our Inner Circle Book Club🌐 Website: Inner Circle Book ClubMusic by Max Chubrey from PixabayThank you for listening to this episode of Talk Healing to Me! If you found it valuable, please share it with a friend or loved one and subscribe for more inspiring conversations. 🌟
On Talk Healing to Me, Karen Dwyer—TEDx speaker, health coach, and MS conqueror—dives deep with top global health experts to shake up your wellness journey.
Inspired by her own reversal of multiple sclerosis, Karen asks the blunt, honest questions you’ve always wanted to ask: Is sugar really that bad? Is balance even possible?
With humor, candor, and no-nonsense insights, each episode reveals practical (not medical) advice and fresh perspectives, empowering you to redefine health from home. Get ready to laugh, learn, and rethink wellness—because real healing starts here.
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