Episode 143: Healing Through Touch: The Power of Massage with Guest Sarah Downing

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🎙️ Hi, I’m Maria Angelova, and welcome back to the Mind Body Podcast!
In this episode, I’m joined by Sarah Downing, a licensed massage therapist and wellness advocate who discovered her passion for healing through her own journey with chronic illness. Sarah shares the deeper benefits of massage therapy, the mind-body connection, and how taking charge of your well-being can transform your life.

✨ What you’ll hear in this episode:
- The Healing Power of Massage: Why massage therapy is more than just relaxation.
- The Mind-Body Connection: How physical and emotional health are deeply linked.
- Holistic Wellness: The importance of movement, breathwork, and mindfulness.
- Taking Ownership of Your Health: Why advocating for yourself is key to long-term well-being.

💡 Key Takeaways:
- Listen to Your Body: Pain and discomfort are messages, not just symptoms to ignore.
- Empowerment Through Knowledge: Understanding your options leads to better decisions.
- The Role of Touch in Healing: How intentional bodywork can reduce stress and improve overall health.
- Rebellious Wellness: Challenging the status quo to create a life of vitality and joy.

⏱ Timestamps:
00:00:00 – Intro
00:00:49 – Meet Sarah Downing and her journey into massage therapy.
00:04:32 – Why massage is more than just relaxation – the deeper benefits.
00:10:20 – The connection between movement, mindfulness, and healing.
00:16:48 – The Angelova Method: Aligning the mind and body for wellness.
00:19:05 – How to advocate for yourself in healthcare and holistic wellness.
00:23:48 – Final thoughts and where to connect with Sarah.

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