Take care of Your Body by Ry

Rylin Rossano
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A wellness and mental health podcast for anyone learning how to rebuild their relationship with their body, mind, and self. Hosted by author and wellness storyteller Rylin Rossano, the show features raw conversations with doctors, therapists, creatives, and real people about healing, heartbreak, trauma, and chronic illness. It offers a soft, science-backed space rooted in both lived experience and psychology to remind listeners that they aren't broken—they are becoming.

  1. 1d ago

    Chiropractic care is not as scary - and it is not just for backs-Dr. Holli Kells

    Chiropractic care is not the scary taboo thing people make it out to be and Dr. Holli Kells is here to explain why it can be a powerful support for your body, your nervous system, and your everyday life. If you have chronic pain, headaches, POTS, posture problems, or you have ever wondered whether an adjustment is actually doing anything, this conversation will change how you think about care. Dr. Kells is a chiropractor in North Dakota who built her own practice after not finding the right job, and she brings a rare mix of Western medicine training, holistic care, and real-world compassion. She shares how her background in nursing, EMT work, and first responder medicine shaped the way she practices now, and why she believes the best care happens when providers communicate instead of compete.You’ll discover: Why chiropractic gets such a bad rap and what most people misunderstand about itWhat a popping sound during an adjustment actually meansWhy neck adjustments do not need to be loud to be effectiveHow trauma, stress, posture, and screen time can show up as pain or headachesWhy self-cracking your neck can create problems over timeHow chiropractic care can support people with chronic illnesses like POTS without making false cure claimsDr. Kells also breaks down how she works with pregnant patients, babies, kids, athletes, and women who want care that feels personal instead of rushed. She explains why some patients leave feeling looser, calmer, or even unexpectedly emotional, and why that can be part of the healing process when the body has been holding tension for too long.This episode goes deeper than the usual chiropractor conversation. It’s about nervous system regulation, body awareness, healthy boundaries, and finding providers who actually listen. If you’ve ever been skeptical about chiropractic care or you’ve wanted a more grounded, honest explanation of how it works, this is essential listening.Dr. Holli Kells is a chiropractor based in North Dakota and the owner of Firm Foundation Health and Healing. She specializes in pediatrics and pregnancy, and she’s known for her patient-first, education-focused approach to care.

  2. 5d ago

    Why Being Alone Can Change Your Relationship With Yourself- My birthday episode

    Pain can become your personality, or it can become your proof of strength. Rylin Rossano shows what happens when you choose the second path - and how that choice can reshape your relationships, your self-worth, and the way you move through your twenties.Rylin opens up about growing up with chronic illness and a learning disability, feeling misunderstood in school, and being told she was "dumb" and "stupid" by teachers who failed to see her potential. Instead of letting those experiences define her, she turned them into a healing memoir, a growing psychology career, and a platform built on honesty, resilience, and self-trust.You'll discover why closure often has to come from you, why healing is rarely linear, and how to stop chasing people, validation, and timelines that drain you. Rylin breaks down the difference between being kind and being a doormat, why relationships are really a mirror of your relationship to yourself, and how to build boundaries without losing your softness.We also get into the messy reality behind "self-care" culture - from emotional burnout and comparison on social media to the small, ordinary habits that actually refill your cup. If you've ever felt behind, too much, not enough, or exhausted from trying to prove yourself, this conversation will feel uncomfortably real in the best way.Rylan is the author of Once Upon a Time, I Survived Myself and the voice behind Take Care by RY, where she blends lived experience, psychology, and deeply relatable advice. She brings an unfiltered perspective on trauma, healing, ambition, and becoming the kind of person you can finally feel at home with.Perfect for anyone learning how to choose themselves without apologizing for it. If you're in a season of rebuilding, releasing, or redefining who you are, this episode will leave you feeling seen, steadied, and a little more ready for what's next.

  3. Oct 28

    The Bean and Nut Habit That Changes Blood Sugar Fast- Andy De Santis RDN

    Glucose, glycemic index, CGMs, breakfast skipping, blood sugar spikes - most of the internet gets this all wrong. Andy breaks down what actually matters for your metabolism, and why the healthiest move is usually a lot simpler than the fear-based advice flooding your feed.If you’ve ever felt like nutrition content is turning blood sugar into a full-time personality trait, this conversation is the reset. Andy is a private practice dietitian of more than a decade, a published author, and a science communicator who knows how to make nutrition feel practical, not punishing. He explains why context matters more than isolated foods, why a spike is not automatically a disaster, and why the way you build a meal can change your blood sugar response more than any trendy rule.You’ll discover: Why beans are one of the most powerful, affordable foods you can eatHow fiber changes satiety, blood sugar, and long-term healthWhat the glycemic index actually tells you, and what it missesWhy meal sequencing can help some people, but is not a universal ruleWhen CGMs are useful, and when they’re just fuel for unnecessary anxietySimple evidence-based ways to support insulin sensitivity and metabolic healthAndy also gets specific about prediabetes, type 2 diabetes, psyllium fiber, viscous fiber, resistant starch, and why walking after meals can make a real difference. Along the way, he dismantles the biggest nutrition myths around seed oils, demonized carbs, and the idea that every meal must be perfectly optimized.The bigger message is refreshing: nutrition is a game of averages, not perfection. If you’re trying to improve your health without obsessing over every spike, every label, or every trend, this episode gives you a grounded framework you can actually use.Perfect for anyone who wants smarter nutrition advice, less internet noise, and more confidence around how to eat in a way that supports real life. Follow Andy at @andytherd on Instagram. Checkout Rylin -https://www.instagram.com/rylinrosee/?hl=en Podcast + Wellness- Instagram Books-https://www.amazon.com/s?k=rylin+rossano&crid=1VD6LSF3VN8F&sprefix=rylin+ro%2Caps%2C142&ref=nb_sb_ss_fb_1_8_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker

  4. Oct 24

    The Hidden Grief of Chronic Illness Nobody Talks About- With Nurse Rinna Selaie

    POTS can feel invisible until it hits every part of your life, and Rylin Rossanos Guest Rinna, shows what it actually looks like to keep going anyway. From bedside nursing and ICU shifts to advocating for patients who have never even heard of POTS, she shares the hard-earned strategies, boundaries, and mindset shifts that make life with chronic illness more possible. Rinna opens up about being dismissed by medical providers, the frustration of misinformation online, and why proper education around POTS, EDS, and MCAS can change everything in a hospital setting. She also gets real about the emotional side of chronic illness - the grief, the guilt, the flare days, and the work it takes to keep showing up when your body feels like it is fighting you.You’ll discover: Why so many providers still misunderstand POTS and how that affects patient careWhat it means to advocate for yourself in the ER, at appointments, and in everyday lifeHow Rinna built a nursing career while managing POTS, MCAS, and EDSThe routines, medications, exercise, and support system that help her functionWhy chronic illness changes relationships, identity, and body image in ways people rarely talk aboutRylin and Rinna also breaks down MCAS in plain language, explains how mast cell stabilizers can dramatically shift symptoms, and shares the subtle ways POTS and MCAS can interact in the body. If you have ever wondered whether a chronic illness diagnosis means your goals are over, this conversation is a powerful reminder that the answer is no.This episode is for anyone living with POTS or another chronic illness, anyone loving someone who is, and anyone who needs proof that a diagnosis does not erase your future. If you need hope without the toxic positivity, this one lands exactly where it should.

  5. Oct 21

    The Bipolar Therapist Who Turned Stigma Into Strength: April Emerson

    Kindness, authenticity, and mental health are not side notes in April Emerson’s life - they are the foundation of everything she’s built. In this powerful conversation, therapist and pageant titleholder April Emerson shares how she turned a bipolar I diagnosis, body image pressure, and years of stigma into a career centered on healing, advocacy, and showing up as her real self.April opens up about what it means to be a clinician with lived experience, why bipolar disorder is so misunderstood, and how support from therapy, family, and organizations like NAMI changed her life. She also talks about the realities of pageantry as a plus-size competitor, the pressure of social media perfection, and why “your heart orientation” matters more than appearances ever will.You’ll discover: Why authenticity has been April’s compass in both therapy and pageantsHow a bipolar I diagnosis changed her path, and why it never defined herThe stigma around being a therapist with a mental health conditionPractical ways to respond to trauma, triggers, and emotional overloadWhy creativity, community, and even coloring can be part of healingWe also break down the dangerous myths around therapy, psychiatric care, and mental health stigma, including why so many people only take these issues seriously once they hit home. April makes a compelling case for compassion, connection, and normalizing help before a crisis forces the conversation.This episode is for anyone struggling with confidence, body image, trauma, or the feeling that they are somehow “too much” or not enough. April’s message is clear: right now is not forever, and your diagnosis, your pain, or your past do not get the final word.If you need a reminder that healing is possible, that your story can be rewritten, and that being human is enough, this one will stay with you.

  6. Oct 17

    The Hidden Cost of Chasing Validation in Music and Social Media

    Shrya Sanchez reveals the mindset that powers her music, movement, coaching, and confidence - and why protecting your energy matters more than chasing perfection. If you have ever compared your day one to someone else's finish line, this conversation is the reset you need.She opens up about building a life across performance and wellness without losing herself to the pressure to look, act, or brand herself a certain way. From early mornings, meditation, and gym routines to the hard-won lessons behind her songs, Shrya shares how faith, journaling, family, and self-talk keep her grounded when the noise gets loud.You'll discover: Why "just start" matters more than waiting to feel readyHow she uses mindset to stay consistent in music, fitness, and creativityThe lesson Dolly Parton left her about kindness, empowerment, and legacyWhat it means to protect your identity in an industry that tries to package youHow songs like Operator and Sky Is Falling turn real-life emotion into confidence and control Shrya also talks candidly about bullying, body image, social media comparison, and the pressure women face to shrink themselves to fit someone else's idea of success. Her perspective on confidence is refreshingly real: it's not about being fearless all the time, it's about doing the work, staying kind, and refusing to let doubt decide your future. She also shares the mission behind her new "Come Dance With Me" program, which brings dance workshops, empowerment classes, and scholarships to kids, starting in Sacramento. It's a powerful reminder that her art is bigger than performance - it's about helping people feel seen, strong, and capable. Essential listening if you need motivation, a mindset reset, or a reminder that your purpose is bigger than your fear. For More Of Ry- Pod Insta- https://www.instagram.com/takecarebyry/ Personal Insta- https://www.instagram.com/rylinrosee/ Books- https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0FD2C8Q5M?ccs_id=e455dd10-b5a2-4ae1-b3b7-0056257d49fa

  7. Oct 14

    Do it scared, not starving - the mindset that changes recovery- With Therapist Lexi Bonilla

    Your body is not the problem, and the advice to "just eat better" is missing the real issue. Licensed clinical social worker Lexi Bonilla breaks down how diet culture, trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and social media keep body image struggles alive long after the mirror changes.If you have ever felt guilty for skipping a workout, spiraled after a comment about your weight, or wondered why recovery feels so hard even when you want it, this conversation will feel deeply familiar. Lexi, founder of InnerBloom Counseling, shares the framework she uses to help clients understand disordered eating, body shame, anxiety, and the protective parts of us that learned control as a survival strategy.You'll discover: Why body image is often really a nervous system issueHow diet culture turns safety, worthiness, and belonging into body size goalsThe difference between intuitive eating and the rigid rules of "healthy" wellness cultureWhy perfectionism, trauma, and eating disorders are so tightly connectedHow to set boundaries with triggering friends, family, and social media feedsWhat it actually means to feel "at home" in your bodyLexi also explains why comments about other people's bodies can be so damaging, how to recognize when "healthy habits" cross into obsession, and why healing often means grieving the identity built around control. Her perspective is especially powerful for anyone in recovery, anyone supporting a loved one, and any parent who wants to avoid passing body shame down another generation.This episode is a reminder that healing is not about becoming smaller, stricter, or more perfect. It's about learning to trust your body, challenge the messages that have been running your life, and choose recovery even when it feels scary. Essential listening if you are tired of living by diet rules and ready to build a kinder relationship with food, movement, and yourself. Guest credibility: Lexi Bonilla is a licensed clinical social worker and therapist at InnerBloom Counseling, where she supports people navigating disordered eating, body image, anxiety, and trauma. She works virtually with clients in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota.

  8. Oct 10

    When Trauma, Eating Disorders, and Chronic Illness Collide

    A raw conversation about surviving trauma, reclaiming your body, and learning that healing is never linear - but it is possible. Sydney Sembowski opens up about the chaos that changed everything in 2022, the abuse and instability that made home feel unsafe, and the eating disorder she developed as a way to control what felt uncontrollable. Rylin Rossano creates a deeply honest space for Sydney to unpack what it means to outgrow therapists, keep starting over, and find the people who actually see you as a human being. Together, they break down how trauma can ripple into chronic illness, anxiety, body image, and self-worth - and why recovery is not about perfection, but about choosing to keep going.You'll hear Sydney share how treatment changed her life, why nursing feels like the next chapter of her healing, and how she went from fearing sugar to celebrating an ABBA-inspired birthday cake without panic. They also talk about the power of teachers, the difference between being kind and being unsafe, and why some friendships survive only when you are unhealed.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt trapped in their own mind, questioned whether they deserve better, or needed proof that life can get lighter after the hardest season. If you need a reminder that your body is not the enemy, your scars do not define you, and your story might help someone else feel less alone, press play.Sydney Sembowski is a Chicago-based, multilingual student and aspiring nurse who shares her experience with trauma recovery, chronic illness, and eating disorder healing with striking honesty. Her perspective is equal parts vulnerable and hopeful, grounded in the real work of rebuilding a life after survival. For More Of Rylin Rossano Personal Instagram (@rylinrosee) – Follow along for personal life updates, writing snippets, and behind-the-scenes content.Podcast Instagram (@takecarebyry) – Find daily wellness graphics, community check-ins, and clips from recent podcast interviews.

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A wellness and mental health podcast for anyone learning how to rebuild their relationship with their body, mind, and self. Hosted by author and wellness storyteller Rylin Rossano, the show features raw conversations with doctors, therapists, creatives, and real people about healing, heartbreak, trauma, and chronic illness. It offers a soft, science-backed space rooted in both lived experience and psychology to remind listeners that they aren't broken—they are becoming.

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