Episodes
GET IN TOUCH WITH MATT [email protected] GET IN TOUCH WITH ME [email protected] Matt is 45 at the time of this recording and had symptoms of one degree or another since he was around 10-12 years old. Symptoms were very bad when he was first diagnosed with AS at 27. He was working in a high-stress corporate sales job, drinking too much and taking lots of over-the-counter medication to soothe symptoms. Matt had a lot of difficulty sleeping and started having flares so bad he...
Published 12/07/23
If you would like to get a hold of him and or to check out his website. I know he would love to hear from you. Don't be shy. https://www.nottherestofyourlife.com If you would like to get a hold of me for coaching or a free conversation. I am happy to pass as much as I can and support you on your path. [email protected] or asguided.ca Craig is 37 years old and grew up on a farm in South Dakota. He always had big dreams and high anxiety. He was brought up in a stable family,...
Published 06/29/23
Sonia is 40 years old. She grew up in the suburbs of Richmond Virginia with her older brother and parents until she was 12. Her father suffered from horrible depression for four years before her parents divorced. She went to live with her father after he recovered. She got pregnant and married at the age of 20. They have two kids. She was a stay-at-home mom and then went to work in her husband's family business. That's when the pain started. Once she learned the biopsychosocial model of pain,...
Published 01/26/23
Billy was hospitalized at 3 for correctional leg surgery, divorced parents, and grew up with his dad on a farm. He became a professional jockey at 15, #1 quarter horse jockey in the nation in 1995, retired in 1996 to become a financial advisor, developed first TMS symptoms that year. Personal divorce in 2008. Brother’s suicide, remarriage and started own business in 2009. Developed chronic back pain soon after. Lasted for 6.5 years. BS degree in Business Administration and Finance. Certified...
Published 12/14/22
He is among the first to consciously break past chronic pain and the sticky identification with this so-called "incurable" diagnosis of AS. He is a pioneer in true healing from autoimmune conditions, chronic pain, and other physical, mental/emotional, and spiritual imbalances. It was an honor.  Eastern minded books mentioned Letting Go: The Pathway to Surrender. David R. Hawkins A New Earth. Eckhart Tolle  Western minded books mentioned Childhood Disrupted, Donna Jackson Nakazawa  The...
Published 11/21/22
Bio Deena grew up in Pennsylvania USA with her parents and sister. She doesn’t have a lot of childhood memories but remembers always being told she was too sensitive, especially by her mother. Her dad was an alcoholic and her parents fought terribly for the first 4 years of her life. She was bullied a lot  in school and found refuge in the art room. She went to college for two years but didn’t earn a degree. She worked in retail and has held jobs as a secretary, a volunteer at a domestic...
Published 06/09/22
Heather Peterson, owner and founder of Pain Free For Good, is a Mindbody Coach and Healer who specializes in helping women overcome chronic physical and emotional pain. Heather overcame a myriad of Mindbody Syndromes including Vertigo, Chronic Fatigue, Adrenal Fatigue, Hypothyroidism, Hormone Imbalance, Female Reproductive Issues, Migraines, Back, Neck, and Shoulder Pain, and Plantar Fasciitis. She is passionate about educating others on the origin of their pain and how to overcome and claim...
Published 04/04/22
Billy was hospitalized at 3 for correctional leg surgery, divorced parents, and grew up with his dad on a farm. He became a professional jockey at 15, #1 quarter horse jockey in the nation in 1995, retired in 1996 to become a financial advisor, developed first TMS symptoms that year. Personal divorce in 2008. Brother’s suicide, remarriage and started own business in 2009. Developed chronic back pain soon after. Lasted for 6.5 years. BS degree in Business Administration and Finance. Certified...
Published 02/18/22
Lots of betrayal by people (maybe herself )in her life. One of her low’s in life was as a newly postpartum mom with severe back pain and having to carry her newborn around while she crawled on the floor. No support from people in her life including her husband. He was at work and her  mother had no ability to be supportive. She learned to rely on herself and get strong no matter what. It was for another 20 years that she would discover the mind-body connection. Victoria Bruce is a part of a...
Published 01/17/22
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Published 12/23/21
Daren is 56 years old. He had a fun and easy going upbringing that lasted into his 20s. He started feeling pain when he was 30 and was diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis and Ulcerative Colitis in his 30s. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, US. He was raised in the Latter-Day Saint community. He holds a degree in electrical engineering from Arizona State. He lives in Oregon with his wife of 26 years. He was taking biologics and other medication to alleviate symptoms, and now he is off...
Published 12/08/21
Brady Mavetz is 24 years old, from the suburbs of Minnesota and raised in a supportive family. Became very competitive in his youth. He wasn’t sure of what career to go into, so he trained to be an Engineer only to discover that it wasn’t his passion. He pushed through the program because he thought it was what people wanted him to do. He was operating under the assumption that it took hard work that determined his value. He holds this mentality responsible for leading him into disease.  Here...
Published 03/13/21
Anne Leduc.  Diagnosed with Ankylosing Spondylitis.  From Montreal Canada, experienced anxiety and odd health issues growing up.  Graduated from the University of Montreal with a Bachelor of Business Administration.  She moved to the USA where she began her career, was married then divorced.  She is a former Iron Man triathlete, completing the Iron Man 3 times.  During the divorce, global recession and loss of her job AS symptoms began. The pain got so bad she stopped all physical activity...
Published 10/21/20
This is Peter's second time on this podcast.  If you haven't already please listen to the first interview.  In this podcast we dive deeper into the nuances of healing.  Healing is posible. The question really is do you want to change, grow and live a life with more ease, joy and less pain.      The AS Victors Club https://asvictorsclub.com Next AS Recovery Challenge Begins April 15th.  Follow Link Below  http://joinasvictorsclub.com/as-recovery-challenge-application-2/ Peter's Email...
Published 03/26/20
31 Years old grew up in Brazil and now lives in Australia.  Her father passed away when she was 13 years old which was very challenging for her and her family. She graduated from College in Sydney in Communication Design. She works for herself and has her own branding and design business. She has an AS diagnosis, had very painful and restrictive SI and back pain.  She worked with Sky Denton and others who helped guide her into remission. She is doing so much better!   Here are the links to...
Published 10/12/19
37 years old lives in New Jersey.  Holds a bachelor's degree and works as  a freelance Video and TV editor. She was diagnosed at age 29 and is now living mostly pain free and besides the odd advil here and there is off prescription medication.   Ralph's Website http://ralphitness.com Michael Eisner (Me, the host)  [email protected]  
Published 10/12/19
31 Years old grew up in Brazil and now lives in Australia.  Her father passed away when she was 13 years old which was very challenging for her and her family. She graduated from College in Sydney in Communication Design. She works for herself and has her own branding and design business. She has an AS diagnosis, had very painful and restrictive SI and back pain.  She worked with Sky Denton and others who helped guide her into remission. She is doing so much better!   Here are the links to...
Published 10/12/19
Ralph was born in The Dominican Republic and raised in New York City. He is 31 years old and lives in New York City with his wife. He is a Master Life Coach and Master Hypnotist. He was diagnosed with AS over a decade ago and suffered for years in pain with depression, anxiety and overwhelming fatigue. His relationships, finances, career, and social life fell away hitting rock bottom he became bankrupt. Now, years later he is symptom free, in remission and playing basketball daily. He has a...
Published 06/12/19
Hayley is 26 years old and lives in Perth Australia. She has been a teacher now for 5 years.  She was diagnosed with several different autoimmune conditions. First diagnosed with Glandular fever after that spiraled down into illness after illness. She was diagnosed with Graves disease an autoimmune disorder that causes an overactive thyroid. She was also diagnosed with IBS and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. She had her tonsils removed in hopes that it would help...
Published 05/16/19
Nicole is 46 years old and mother of 5 children. She was diagnosed with Spondylolisthesis and worked one on one with Dr John Sarno through her recovery and  then Dr Sarno referred patience into her practice. With 15 plus years working as a psychotherapist, her specialities are working with people who suffer from chronic pain, low self esteem and anxiety.  She has an online course called Freedom From Chronic Pain which you can find on her website (link provided below). She was in a lot pain...
Published 01/23/19
Elaine was diagnosed with psoriatic arthritis. She is 70 years young and experienced 55 years of symptoms and is now free of them. Interestingly, recently she has been experiencing symptoms with her speech and has an understanding about why it’s come to her and is in the process of working through it.  She is a wealth of knowledge, I enjoyed my time with her immensely and consider myself lucky to have had the opportunity to interview her. While reading through her pre-interview form I was...
Published 12/19/18
Ralph was born in The Dominican Republic and raised in New York City. He is 31 years old and lives in New York City with his wife. He is a Master Life Coach and Master Hypnotist. He was diagnosed with AS over a decade ago and suffered for years in pain with depression, anxiety and overwhelming fatigue. His relationships, finances, career, and social life fell away hitting rock bottom he became bankrupt. Now, years later he is symptom free, in remission and playing basketball daily. He has a...
Published 10/24/18
Ralph was born in The Dominican Republic and raised in New York City. He is 31 years old and lives in New York City with his wife. He is a Master Life Coach and Master Hypnotist. He was diagnosed with AS over a decade ago and suffered for years in pain with depression, anxiety and overwhelming fatigue. His relationships, finances, career, and social life fell away hitting rock bottom he became bankrupt. Now, years later he is symptom free, in remission and playing basketball daily. He has a...
Published 10/24/18