Are chronic pain, stiff joints, or unexplained fatigue holding you back? The answer might lie in your fascia—your body's overlooked connective tissue system that holds tension, emotion, and blocks your natural flow. In this episode of Mindful Chats, Nicole welcomes back integrative health practitioner and certified clinical thermographer Tammy Kohlschmidt to explore the powerful connection between fascia release, nervous system regulation, and vibrational healing. Discover why your body believes your mind, how stagnation creates illness, and the surprising tools that can restore your body's natural flow systems. What You'll Learn What fascia is and why it's the key to circulation, nerve messaging, and toxin drainage How fascia stores emotions and creates physical blockages throughout your body The mind-body connection: why your body believes everything your mind tells it How chronic stress causes fascia to tighten and creates stagnation in blood, nerve, and lymph flow Why traditional approaches miss the deeper layers of tension stored in your body The role of sound and vibration in nervous system regulation and lymphatic drainage Practical tools for fascia release you can use at home How stillness and going inward can prevent illness before it starts Key Takeaways Understanding Fascia and Flow Systems: Fascia is your body's internal connective tissue that stretches from head to toe, covering everything—blood vessels, bones, organs, and endocrine glands. When fascia tightens under stress, it blocks your flow systems (blood, nerve, and lymph), leading to stagnation. This stagnation is the root of chronic pain, fatigue, inflammation, digestive issues, and hormonal imbalances. The Mind-Body Connection: "The body believes the mind"—whatever you think, whether positive or negative, your body hears and follows. Every organ and body part has its own consciousness. For example, constantly saying "I'm so overburdened" creates tension in your shoulders because they're designed to carry the load. Understanding this connection is essential for releasing fascia and healing. Fascia Stores Emotions: The liquid crystal matrix within fascia can trap emotions when flow is blocked. Emotions are energy, and when they get "sticky" inside the fascia, they create both physical and energetic blockages. Releasing fascia helps emotions move and prevents them from creating illness. Sound and Vibration for Healing: Your nervous system responds to sound before words. Positive sounds and vibrations calm the limbic brain and relax the fascia, while negative input creates stress and constriction. Tools like Tibetan sound bowls, gongs, and tuning forks can penetrate deep into the body—even into bone—to move lymph, tone the vagus nerve, and release emotional blockages. The Vagus Nerve Connection: Think of the vagus nerve as your body's "master tree root" running from your head through your gut, affecting multiple organs. Keeping it toned and calm through sound, humming, or fascia release is essential for digestive health, nervous system regulation, and overall wellbeing. Stillness as Medicine: Regular stillness allows suppressed emotions and tension to surface so they don't create illness in your body. Even 5 minutes of undistracted time with yourself can shift your nervous system and prevent chronic health issues. Practical Tools Mentioned Block Therapy Sound Healing Modalities Movement Practices (Yoga, qigong, tai chi, slow dancing) Body Talk Sessions Daily Practices (Deep breathing and gentle stretches, stillness practice, gut and neck fascia work) Who This Episode Is For This episode is perfect for you if: You're dealing with chronic pain, stiffness, or tension You feel stuck emotionally or physically despite trying various healing modalities You're interested in the mind-body connection and holistic healing You experience chronic stress, anxiety, or fatigue You want to understand how fascia, emotions, and the nervous system interact You're curious about sound healing and vibrational therapy You're ready to explore deeper layers of healing beyond surface-level treatments You avoid stillness or struggle to be alone with your thoughts More about our guest Tammy Kohlschmidt is an integrative health practitioner and certified clinical thermographer who specializes in oral systemic health, energetic healing, and whole body wellness. She blends thermography, dental care, and holistic healing modalities to uncover root causes and support sustainable health. Tammy is the founder of Thermography for Health New York and a passionate educator empowering women through her programs and courses. Resources Work With Tammy: Website: thermographyny.com Email: thermographynyatoutlook.com Phone: 212-838-8884 Special Offer for Mindful Chats Listeners: Nicole is offering a discount on her February 28th retreat with code WINTERRESET (2 spots left) Connect: Connect with Nicole on Instagram @mindfulhealthnyc
