Is your pain really physical… or is your body holding onto unprocessed emotions? Discover how somatic yoga can help you release tension and feel safe in your body again.

👉 Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/whypainpersists

Have you ever noticed tension in your body that just won't let go… no matter what you try?

Join me and my guest, Liz Albanis, Somatic Yoga Teacher, to learn more about how trauma is stored in the body, the role of the psoas muscle, and simple, trauma-informed practices to release tension and regulate your nervous system.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:28 - The Connection Between Trauma and Pain

⏰ 06:12 - Understanding the Psoas Muscle

⏰ 14:27 - Trauma-Informed vs. Traditional Yoga

⏰ 25:27 - The Impact of Trauma on Physical Health

⏰ 35:09 - The Role of Breathwork in Trauma Release

⏰ 43:35 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Liz Albanis' Bio:

Liz serves people who feel excluded from mainstream yoga and wellness, especially those dealing with stress, trauma, grief, anxiety, burnout, pain, or major life transitions. She helps them through personalised, trauma-aware yoga practices that support nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, and everyday wellbeing. Her approach uses accessible tools like breathwork, gentle movement, meditation, and somatic yoga so people can find support in ways that honour their body, history, and real life.

Liz Albanis' gift:

Check out https://www.lizalbaniswellness.com.au/freebies. Liz Albanis is offering free yoga and nervous system support resources designed to help people feel calmer, more grounded, and more supported in everyday life. Her free offerings include tools such as a "Relax & Restore" bundle with Yoga Nidra audio and Bee Breath guidance, a chair yoga practice for settling a restless body and mind, a gentle class to support low mood and energy, and a trauma-informed meditative relaxation. These resources are designed to be accessible, beginner-friendly, and supportive for people navigating stress, anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional fatigue.

Connect with Liz Albanis:

Website: https://www.lizalbaniswellness.com.au/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizalbaniswellnessau/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@lizalbaniswellnessau

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Struggling with chronic pain, trauma symptoms, or a dysregulated nervous system that won't seem to settle no matter what you try? There's a deeper root cause many people miss: your nervous system.

👉 Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/whypainpersists

Have you ever wondered if your body's symptoms are actually messages from your nervous system asking for safety and release?

Join me and my guest, Kat Courtney, Founder of Plant Medicine People, to learn more about nervous system regulation, trauma healing, chronic symptoms like pain and tinnitus, and plant-based somatic approaches to restoring balance and safety in the body.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:29 - The Foundation of Healing: The Nervous System

⏰ 13:28 - Understanding Trauma and Its Impact

⏰ 22:19 - Exploring Healing Modalities

⏰ 31:12 - The Power of Forgiveness and Self-Compassion

⏰ 34:17 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Kat Courtney's Bio:

Tina "Kat" Courtney is a pioneer in the modern day Plant Medicine space; she is a traditionally trained Ayahuasquera and Huachumera with over 2 decades of professional psychedelic experience. Kat apprenticed for over 10 years in the Shipibo-Conibo and Quechua-Lamista traditions. She's the author of Plant Medicine Mystery School Vol 1: The Superhero Healing Powers of Psychotropic Plants – a book that celebrates the dynamic and sentient personalities of all the entheogens. Kat is a trailblazer in the Psychedelic Integration space, as well as an expert in cultivating life-changing relationships with plant spirits. She leads Master Plant Diets both in person and remotely, and is available for coaching about this and all shamanic topics. Kat is also a certified Death Doula honored to help people make peace with the inevitable and beautiful transition into the afterlife. She has spent her adult life cultivating a bonded and trusting relationship with the darkness, and she lives to promote reverent and consciousness connections to the entire plant kingdom.

Kat Courtney's gift:

Kat's retreats through Plant Medicine People and Bassé, offer deeply intentional, expertly guided healing experiences for people seeking transformation, self-understanding, and meaningful integration. These retreats include ayahuasca retreats, ayahuasca and wachuma retreats, and master plant diets, often built around specific themes and supported with integration so participants can carry the experience into real life.

Connect with Kat Courtney:

Website: https://basseibogaine.com/ | https://www.plantmedicinepeople.com | https://www.afterlife.coach/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/plantmedicinepeople/ | https://www.instagram.com/theafterlifecoach/

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Have you ever felt hopeful… only to have your pain suddenly spike again?

👉 Download my free guide to understand why pain persists: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/whypainpersists

Chronic pain flare-ups can feel like you're back at square one but what if they're not setbacks at all? Learn what to do during a pain flare so you can calm your nervous system and return to healing faster.

In this episode of Wellness by Design, you'll discover why flares happen, the hidden patterns behind them, and how stress, fear, and even your thoughts can trigger these responses. Most importantly, you will be walked through a simple, in-the-moment reset you can use to signal safety to your body and ease the flare.

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In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:28 - Understanding Pain Flares and Setbacks

⏰ 08:22 - Recognizing Patterns in Pain Flares

⏰ 11:34 - Common Triggers for Pain Flares

⏰ 16:27 - Flares as Signals, Not Setbacks

⏰ 19:12 - Managing Pain Flares Effectively

⏰ 22:23 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Have you ever wondered if your symptoms might be your body's way of communicating with you?

Chronic illness and nervous system dysregulation can keep the body stuck in stress and survival mode. In this episode, you'll discover how learning to work with your nervous system and hold your emotions can unlock deeper healing and resilience. Join me and my guest, Christine Ruch, Transformational Guide, to explore how nervous system healing can transform both health and life.

Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain

Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni

In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:54 - Journey of Transformation

⏰ 09:02 - The Role of the Nervous System in Healing

⏰ 17:35 - Emotional Capacity and Resilience

⏰ 23:06 - Daily Practices for Nervous System Health

⏰ 28:51 - Trusting the Healing Process

⏰ 35:53 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Christine Ruch's Bio:

Christine Ruch holds the space for you to walk your path to more authentic health. After spending 20 years healing her own MS naturally through whole food nutrition, nervous system restoration, spiritual practice, plant medicine, deep self-inquiry and many other Eastern and Western modalities, Christine now guides others on their own transformative healing path. Her work bridges science and soul—offering tools to move beyond symptom management and into lasting inner healing. She's here to share insight, hope, and grounded practices for listeners ready to reclaim their health from the inside out.

Connect with Christine Ruch:

Website: christineruch.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christineruch

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Chronic stress, self-doubt, and disconnection from the body can keep the nervous system stuck in survival mode until you learn to listen to your body's wisdom and access its powerful guidance for healing.

Did you know that your hand gestures reflect your emotions — even your subconscious emotions? Join me and my guest, Jen Aks, embodied leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and founder of The Power of Gesture®, to learn how simple hand gestures and body awareness can help you regulate emotions, reconnect with your body's wisdom, and shift into a calmer, more empowered state.

Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain

Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni

In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:27 - Journey to Body Awareness

⏰ 08:30 - Understanding Multiple Intelligences

⏰ 15:22 - The Concept of Body Set

⏰ 19:24 - The Power of Gesture in Emotional Expression

⏰ 22:29 - Transforming Emotions Through Gestures

⏰ 24:17 - Common Gestures and Their Meanings

⏰ 28:33 - Practical Steps for Body Awareness

⏰ 30:19 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Jen Aks' Bio:

Jen Aks is an embodied leadership coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Your Body is Speaking. She's the founder of The Power of Gesture®, a science-based somatic practice that reconnects people to three intelligence systems—emotional, somatic, and kinesthetic— to calm the nervous system and access the body's innate wisdom. With more than 30 years of experience as a dance educator and somatic practitioner, she guides leaders, creatives, and individuals worldwide to stop searching outside themselves for answers and instead trust the clarity, confidence, and self-direction that already lives within.

Jen Aks' gift:

You Know You're Capable of More. Bodyset Shows You How to Access It:

https://yourbodyisspeaking.org/5-day-r-e-s-e-t-challenge/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfZGY1mAbWs

https://yourbodyisspeaking.org/

Connect with Jen Aks:

Website: https://jenaks.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jen_aks

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

You've tried everything for your pain… but what if you're missing the most important data point? Join me and my guest, Dr. Steve Rondeau, a pioneer in EEG brain mapping and data-driven mental health care, to explore a fascinating question: What if your chronic pain, anxiety, insomnia, or even hopelessness isn't just "in your head" but in your brain patterns?

Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain

Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni

In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 - Introduction

⏰ 02:45 - A Scientific Approach in Mental Health

⏰ 13:41 - The Importance of Creative Outlets

⏰ 19:39 - Exploring Trauma and Its Impact on the Brain

⏰ 24:50 - Building Resilience Through Data-Driven Conversations

⏰ 29:28 - Finding Individualized Treatment Paths

⏰ 34:51 - The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Dr. Steve Rondeau's Bio:

Dr. Steve Rondeau is a physician and neuroscientist who is disrupting the standard "categorize and medicate" model of psychiatry. As the Founder of Axon EEG Solutions, he has analyzed over 50,000 brain scans to help clinicians and patients see the objective reality behind symptoms like anxiety, depression, and ADHD. He believes that we need to stop guessing and start looking under the hood. His work focuses on identifying root causes - whether that is inflammation, gut health, or simply a genetic mismatch with one's environment - to help people engineer a life that supports their biology rather than fighting against it.

Dr. Steve Rondeau's gift:

Dr. Steve's upcoming book, Think Like a Brain, acts as an owner's manual for the mind. It helps patients understand that they aren't broken, they just haven't been given the right map. In the meantime, listeners can visit https://axoneegsolutions.com/ to learn about qEEG and how objective data can help them design a better path to wellness.

Connect with Dr. Steve Rondeau:

Website: https://axoneegsolutions.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-steven-rondeau-148aa421/

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Still in chronic pain even though your blood work is normal and scans show nothing is wrong? Discover why nervous system dysregulation and neuroplastic pain may be keeping your chronic pain alive, and how retraining your brain can calm the stress response and begin healing. You'll also be guided through a simple practice to help you shift your nervous system and lessen pain in real time.

Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain

Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni

In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 Introduction

⏰ 02:37 Chronic Pain and My Personal Journey

⏰ 08:38 The Role of the Nervous System in Pain

⏰ 14:38 Experiencing Safety and Grounding Techniques

⏰ 20:42 Empowerment Through Awareness and Action

⏰ 24:31 Breathing Exercise for Nervous System Relaxation

⏰ 30:41 Activating the Relaxation Response

⏰ 33:37 The Neuroplasticity of the Brain

⏰ 37:09 The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/

Ever wonder why your body feels exhausted, yet all your tests come back "normal"? Join me and my guest, Miguel Bautista, CFS Recovery Expert, to uncover how chronic fatigue syndrome and long COVID might actually be rooted in your nervous system and what you can do to start reclaiming your energy and life.

Is your brain keeping you in pain? Download my free 10-question quiz here: https://www.thewellnessengineer.com/yourbrainandpain

Concerned about the negative impacts of EMFs on your health? Save up to 50% on Harmoni Pendant here: https://thewellnessengineer.com/harmoni

In this episode, you'll learn:

⏰ 00:00 Introduction

⏰ 04:40 Understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

⏰ 09:13 The Role of the Nervous System

⏰ 14:28 Education as a Foundation for Recovery

⏰ 19:38 The Software Upgrade for Recovery

⏰ 24:11 Understanding the Body's Response

⏰ 27:07 The Journey to Recovery

⏰ 32:19 Common Mistakes in Healing

⏰ 37:32 Tools for Recovery

⏰ 40:50 The ONE thing you can do to activate self-healing

Check out Miguel Bautista's Bio:

Miguel Bautista is the founder of CFS Recovery, a global recovery program helping people overcome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Long Covid, fibromyalgia, and related nervous system–driven conditions. After spending years severely ill and navigating the medical system without answers, Miguel fully recovered and developed a structured, practical recovery system centered on nervous system regulation and behavioral recalibration. Today, CFS Recovery has helped thousands of people worldwide make meaningful progress toward full health and independence.

Miguel Bautista's gift:

A Nervous System Health Assessment that helps individuals identify patterns driving their symptoms and provides clear next steps to support recovery and self-healing: https://www.cfsrecovery.co/wellnessbydesign

Connect with Miguel Bautista:

Website: https://www.cfsrecovery.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cfsrecovery

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cfsrecovery

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miguel-bautista-85a188a9/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cfs.recovery

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Hi there! I am Jane Hogan, the Wellness Engineer, and the host of Wellness By Design. I spent 30 years designing foundations for buildings until the pain and inflammation of rheumatoid arthritis led me to hang up my hard hat and follow my heart. Now I blend my backgrounds in science and spirituality to teach people how to tap into the power of their mind, body and soul. I help them release pain naturally so they can become the best version of themselves.

Wellness By Design is a show dedicated to helping people achieve wellness, not by reacting to the world around them but by intentionally designing a life based on what their own body needs. In this show, we explore practices, methods, and scientific principles that help naturally relieve pain and inflammation.

Learn more at https://thewellnessengineer.com

Connect with Jane:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JaneHoganHealth/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewellnessengineer/