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A podcast to showcase the Twists of Our lives.

12h ago

Caroline Bell- Tangled in the Curves

Happy Scoliosis Awareness & PRIDE Month you Beautiful people !!! 3 This week on Scoli Sunday I'm joined by Author, Fusioneer, Patient Advocate, Public Speaker - Caroline Bell! Caroline shares her Scoliosis journey, her knowledge, hopes for future Scoliosis patients and their families; and so much more in this episode. I'm so thankful to Caroline for coming on the podcast. I hope you all enjoy this episode ! :) Take care of brain, take of your of spine ! 3 Resources: https://www.tangledinthecurves.com/about-the-book Caroline's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescoliosisbook/ Purchase tangles in the curves , https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000334031859/Caroline-Bell-Tangled-in-the-Curves Chapters 00:00 Journey to Diagnosis05:36 Post-Surgery Recovery and Rehabilitation16:21 Empowering the Scoliosis Community22:00 BioniCon and Community Connection27:10 Living with Scoliosis33:25 The Visual Representation45:07 Global Awareness and Momentum52:08 Support and Education for Scoliosis58:36 Advocacy and Community Engagement01:05:01 The Future of Scoliosis Support

1h 9m
2d ago

Twisted Thursday: PRIDE Series Ep1

What's up you beautiful people ! Happy PRIDE MONTH! In this episode I open more about my journey with being Bi and the importance of learning LGBTQIA2S+ History. In this episode I share the importance of representation and the impact of growing up without Bi representation. It delves into the journey of self-discovery, the significance of queer history, and the need for diverse representation in all aspects of life. This is just a little slice of what we'll be talking about in future episodes as I share more of my experience's , history and more. HAPPY PRIDE !!3 Resources mentioned: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ - Help support LGBTQIA+ Youth Scoliosis Resource: https://www.instagram.com/thescoliosisbook/ LGBTQIA+ Creators: https://www.instagram.com/thegoodbipodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/jordan_rand/ Chapters 00:00 Pride Thursdays: The Journey of Self-Discovery05:50 The Power of Representation: Tila Tequila and Bisexuality11:52 The Importance of Queer History and Representation20:02 Looking Ahead: The Twisted Collective.

25 min
May 24

Scoliosis & me: Reflecting on my teen years.

This episode delves into my journey with scoliosis, from diagnosis as a teenager to the lack of personalized treatment and resources. It highlights the frustration and anger experienced, the need for a 3D approach to scoliosis, and the importance of reflection, coping mechanisms, and decision-making. I hope you enjoy the episode- please, comment, share and subscribe to build our Twisted Community ! 3 Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Apology07:18 Lack of Information and Resources13:55 Reflection and Coping Mechanisms20:34 Decision-Making and Acceptance26:16 Upcoming Events and Conclusion Resources from the Episode: https://www.tangledinthecurves.com/about-the-book

31 min
May 17

Scoliosis & Mental health

What's up you Beautiful people !? I wanted to start the conversation around Mental Health and Scoliosis and make it more of a consistent topic we dive into more over time :) In this episode I share my personal experiences lately with having anxiety around aging with a Spinal fusion and having new symptoms. I hope this insight from my journey can help you all on yours. I also share resources of how we can help our brains and body as we navigate this, resources below. Thank you for creating this safe space with me, if you like the episode please comment share and subscribe to the pod. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Scoliosis and Mental Health07:13 Mental Health Challenges and Depression21:18 Somatic Movement and Self-Trust Resources in the episode: My email: twistedwanderer418@gmail.com Claudia, the Scoli Coach- https://www.thescolicoach.com/ Dr. Beth - https://strengthandspine.com/ Dr. Laura- https://www.drlauraglazebrook.com/ Fanny, Fused not Fragile Fitness - https://fusednotfragile.co.uk/ Ali - Havenwell Pilates - https://havenwellpilates.com/

31 min
May 14

Grief & loss w/Sara Rian

Trigger Warning for this Episode: Loss, Grief and Suicide * What's up you Beautiful people?! Welcome back to another Twisted Thursday this week I'm joined by Sara Rian, a Therapist, poet, Mom and Author. Sara shares her journey of grief and loss, and the evolution of her poetry as a means of expression after traumatic loss. The conversation delves into the societal attitudes towards grief and the taboo surrounding the expression of deep, raw emotions. It also explores the complexities of traumatic loss and the impact of grief on individuals. The conversation delves into the themes of grief, writing as a form of therapy, and the importance of direct communication with children about death and grief. Sara Rian shares her personal experiences and insights, emphasizing the need for authentic expression and the impact of loss on her life. The conversation delves into the topic of discussing death with children and the balance between gratitude and grief. Sara Rian shares her personal experiences and insights on these themes, providing valuable perspectives on navigating these complex emotions. I'm so grateful to Sara for her kindness, vulnerability , and writing. I hope you all enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Thank you Sara for the conversation it was such a pleasure meeting you. 3 Takeaways Evolution of Grief PoetrySocietal Attitudes Towards Grief Authentic expression in writing as a form of therapyThe importance of direct communication with children about death and grief Death talk with childrenBalancing gratitude and grief Resources from this Episode: Sara's insta: https://www.instagram.com/sara_rian_books/ Saras Website: https://www.sararianbooks.com/ Suicide support line: https://988lifeline.org/ My e-mail : twistedwanderer418@gmail.com

1h 7m
May 3

Scoli Sunday w/ theScoliCoach-Claudia's Scoli journey

Welcome back you Beautiful people to another Scoli Sunday ! Happy May! This Scoli Sunday I share a conversation I had in February with Claudia- also known online as the Scoli Coach! :) Claudia shares her journey of discovering Scoliosis, the trauma of diagnosis, the emotional impact, and her holistic approach to treatment and support. Claudia emphasizes the importance of acceptance, strength training, and consistency in self-care for individuals with scoliosis. The conversation covers the journey of building consistency, embracing imperfection, and the healing power of retreats in the context of scoliosis. It also delves into the importance of somatics in connecting with the body and the trauma associated with scoliosis.(Something that I have recently started doing and it has truly helped me!) I hope you enjoy the episode! To be a guest or for any Twist & Tell you can e-mail me Twistedwanderer418@gmail.com Claudia's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thescolicoach Work with Claudia: https://www.youtube.com/@thescolicoach Takeaways Emotional impact of scoliosis diagnosisHolistic approaches to scoliosis treatment Start small to build consistencyEmbrace imperfection and self-love Chapters 00:00 Discovering Scoliosis05:50 Journey to Acceptance20:18 Fascia and Posture26:57 Consistency and Self-Care32:41 Consistency and Self-Love38:44 The Healing Power of Retreats46:46 Somatics: Connecting with the Body

51 min
Apr 26

My recent Xray Adventure/Q&A.

What's up you beautiful people?! In this Scoli Sunday episode I talk about my recent X-ray appointment and how it made me feel... not so great lol. I talk about how I wish people were more intentional at times and the importance of patient connection and care in the medical field. It took me for years to make this appointment and I know so many people relate to this- we ignore our needs due to knowing what we'll deal with and this is just one experience- I know there must be so many different stories from so many people so I just wanted to talk about mine and share my thoughts because while I know its not the biggest deal , I still think how you make people feel is really important whether its a simple x-ray or a spinal fusion surgery- every person you meet has a story and making them feel seen and heard can make all the difference at their appointment. I also answer some spinal fusion Q&A'S and share updates about the website and future Twisted Thursday Episodes ! Thank you for being here, if you enjoy the pod please like it, share , comment, review to help build this Twisted Community! 3 Resources in this Episode: For questions/Collabs/Guests: twistedwanderer418@gmail.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheTwistedCollective Insta:https://www.instagram.com/thetwistedwanderer/ Insta: https://www.instagram.com/unalignedandunfilteredpodcast/ Future Website: www.thetwistedcollective.com - More to come in future episodes about what this will be and its release! :) Chapters 00:00 Introduction to the X-Ray Appointment17:52 Frequency of Post-Fusion X-Rays24:35 Updates on the Twisted Collective and Future Episodes

24 min
Apr 16

ADHD: They told me I'd never advance.

What's up you beautiful people !? Welcome back to Twisted Thursday! This week we're diving into the impact of my ADHD diagnosis, struggles in school, the narrative of self-worth, understanding ADHD components, the impact of ADHD on school performance, challenges in the workplace, reframing self-perception, and building a supportive community. What I want most for you to take away from this episode is that you are not broken, and ADHD absolutely can be our SUPERPOWER and by learning more about it we are taking that first step to get there. Thank you for being here. If you enjoy the episode/podcast please comment, review and share to help build out TWISTED COMMUNITY 3 Chapters 00:00 The Impact of ADHD Diagnosis09:11 The Narrative of Self-Worth and Value26:26 The Impact of ADHD on School Performance32:00 Challenges in the Workplace and Seeking Help43:18 Building a Supportive Community Resources in this Episode: My e-mail for any questions/Collab/Be a gues/Twist &Tell : Twistedwanderer418@gmail.com Tracy Atsuka -https://tracyotsuka.com/ (ADHD Life coach, author & podcast host) ADHD for Smart Ass Women Podcast https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIwylQWjTsIp6aPc79ebjbx0F0sCzUqiU CHADD - Children and Adults with ADHD- https://chadd.org/

45 min

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