Heal with Grace
Heal With Grace is a podcast that invites listeners into the world of holistic healing. Hosted by Grace Secker, a trained holistic psychotherapist, yoga therapist, and nervous system coach, each episode delves into the interconnected realms of mental, physical, and spiritual health. The podcast offers a unique blend of personal stories, professional insights, and practical tools for healing.
Heal with Grace
74. How to Overcome Health Anxiety with Liana Mauro
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In this episode, Grace is joined again by somatic therapist and anxiety specialist Liana Mauro to explore the roots of health anxiety, how it shows up in the body, and what to do about it. They discuss how unresolved fear and trauma can drive physical symptoms, and offer grounded ways to reconnect with your body, break the fear cycle, and build a sense of safety. Whether you’re dealing with chronic illness, symptom flare-ups, or overwhelming worry, this conversation offers validation, tools, and hope.
Topics Covered:
- What health anxiety really is and how it differs from hypochondria
- How fear reinforces chronic symptoms—and how to interrupt the cycle
- Why constant symptom scanning and Googling can make things worse
- Creating true safety in the body (what that means & how to start)
- The role of somatic tracking and nervous system regulation
- Using joy and evidence journaling to retrain your brain
- Why your body isn’t broken—and how it’s actually protecting you
Connect with Liana:
Email: lianawellnesscoaching@gmail.com
Resources from Grace:
- Mind-Body Healing Method Course - Regulate your nervous system now
- Work with us in private mind-body coaching
- Subscribe to my Substack for the deeper how-to's
- Download the FreeMe app for chronic fatigue
- FREE Nervous System Tracking Workbook
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