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Sacred Illness™

Dr. Erin Hayford

Exploring illness as a sacred invitation to deep healing and self-discovery. sacredillness.substack.com

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Ep. 54: From Cancer Diagnosis to Sacred Awakening —...

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2026/01/07

When Vivian Quintana was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2017, she faced the terrifying whirlwind of biopsies, mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation—but it was in the enforced stillness of “chemo brain” that her real healing began. In this raw and radiant conversation, Vivian shares how her illness became a sacred pause, forcing her to confront a lifetime of stored trauma, hypervigilance, and C-PTSD. Through inner child work, meditation, and a profound shift in perspective, she didn’t just

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64:40

Ep. 53: From RA to Remission: A Journey Back to the...

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2025/12/31

What if the fiercest, most healing thing you could do is to stop fighting? When Teresa Smith was told her rheumatoid arthritis was incurable, degenerative, and would require aggressive medication, a deep inner voice said no. This refusal launched her not into a harder battle, but into a profound surrender—from a life of high-achieving “yang” striving into the soft, receptive, and heart-led practice she calls Qi Flow. In this episode, we explore how releasing anger, fear, and the need for perfect

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Ep. 52: Releasing the Womb: Hysterectomy as the...

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2025/12/16

In a world that often pits holistic healing against conventional medicine, the bravest choice is often the one that honors the sacred message of your illness, even when it leads to surgery. This is a story of how a hysterectomy became the ultimate somatic release of a lifetime of swallowed emotions, inherited burdens, and the profound responsibility of being the “strong one.” Far from a failure, it is a testament that true healing is not about the protocol you follow, but the unwavering step you

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Ep. 51: The Womb as a Wound and a Sanctuary — Healing...

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2025/11/25

What if a diagnosis was not a sentence to be carried out, but an invitation to come home to the most fractured parts of yourself?When Claire Hickson was advised to have a hysterectomy for a large uterine fibroid, she heard a different call—one that led her not into an operating room, but into the deepest chambers of her own story. In this deeply moving episode, we explore how a physical symptom in the womb can be the body’s sacred attempt to house a lost inner child, and how the journey to heal is

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Healing Multiple Sclerosis: On Rewiring Your Brain...

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2025/11/11

In this milestone episode, I sit down with Matt Rowe, a master neuroplastician and author of Belief to Heal, who overcame paralysis and a primary progressive multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Together, we traverse his incredible journey from elite athlete to a man facing a prognosis of a wheelchair, and into his current life as a guide who blends science and spirituality. This conversation is a deep exploration of how our thoughts, vibrating at specific frequencies, directly influence our biology. We

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Labor and Deliverance: Healing, Empowerment, and the...

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2025/10/29

What if healing isn’t about finding the right doctor, but learning to become an active participant in your own care?In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Tracy Shevell, a board-certified OBGYN and high-risk maternal-fetal medicine specialist who spent nearly two decades inside academic medicine before her own complex illness—and the pandemic—led her to reimagine what healing could look like.Tracy shares her story of moving from exhaustion and mystery illness to self-advocacy, trauma work, and spiritual

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Ep. 48: Anchored to Hope: Rewriting the Story on...

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2025/10/15

In this powerful episode, I sit down with James Wright—author, father, speaker, and 11-year survivor of ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease)—who was originally given just 3 to 5 years to live. He refused to accept that prognosis and instead chose to see his illness as an invitation to reimagine what was possible for his life.Together we explore:→ How James’ mindset shaped his journey from day one→ The moment he chose not to accept his diagnosis as a life sentence→ The role of faith, mindset, and daily

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Episode 47: Anticipatory Grief, Skin as a Signal, and...

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2025/09/30

In this raw and reflective episode, Dr. Kristin Wing, a naturopathic doctor and mother of two, shares her deeply personal journey through chronic skin issues, anticipatory grief, and the ongoing tension between self-sacrifice and reciprocity. We explore what it means to live in a body that keeps score—through psoriasis, alopecia, oral allergy syndrome, and more—and how those signals mirror unprocessed trauma, inherited stress patterns, and unmet relational needs.From the shock of her father’s

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Ep. 46: Fast Clocks, Slow Clocks: What Dissociative...

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2025/09/10

In this fascinating solo episode, I dive into the research on Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)—formerly called multiple personality disorder—and explore what it reveals about the mind-body connection. From shifts in allergies and eyesight to changes in pain thresholds and immune responses, DID shows us what happens when identity, story, and nervous system regulation rewire the body in real time.This episode is a stunning look at the nervous system’s role in chronic illness—through the lens of

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Episode 45: The Inputs That Shape Illness: Nervous...

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2025/09/02

What if illness isn’t random—or genetic—but a result of the messages your body has received over a lifetime?In this solo episode, I invite you into a radically simple framework that cuts through the noise of health advice, diagnoses, and symptom management.We explore the idea that the body is an input-output machine, with the nervous system as the primary control center. And if the inputs aren’t safe, aligned, or supportive… the outputs will eventually show up as symptoms, dysfunction, and

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Ep. 44: "What if it's Different for Me?"- Defying the...

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2025/07/17

In this extraordinary episode, I sit down with UK-based creator, podcaster, and healer Lizzie Dunn, whose journey with the rare genetic condition MEN-1 defies all odds.At just 13 years old, Lizzie was diagnosed with MEN-1, a hereditary endocrine disorder her doctors said would require a lifetime of surgery and surveillance. But a quiet, stubborn voice inside her said something else:“What if it’s different for me?”Lizzie followed that voice, and the path it led her on included functional medicine,

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Ep 43: When the Body Speaks — Healing Through Touch...

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2025/07/07

What if your body remembers more than your mind ever could?In this powerful conversation, I’m joined by Audrey Burke — a somatic experiencing practitioner, transforming touch practitioner, and licensed massage therapist based in Durham, NC.Audrey shares her deeply personal journey through confusing diagnoses, chronic digestive symptoms, amenorrhea, and mysterious illness flares — and how they ultimately led her to the world of somatic work and touch therapy.Together we explore how trauma stories

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What if Pain is Just a Story You Inherited?

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2025/06/18

What if pain isn’t just physical—but perceptual?In this off-the-cuff solo episode, I share a deeply personal story that changed everything I thought I knew about suffering, healing, and what’s possible for the body. From a nearly pain-free childbirth (yes, really) to a powerful client breakthrough around chronic pain, this episode is a living case study in the power of narrative and perception to reshape what we believe is “inevitable.”This is a conversation about story medicine—and how your body

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Ep. 41: Why Healing Feels like an Endless Search (and...

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2025/06/02

🔥 What if your desire isn’t the problem—but the path? 🔥Welcome to Episode 41 of the Sacred Illness™ Podcast. In this solo transmission, I unpack the deep link between longing, healing, and evolution. We’re told desire is a distraction. That suffering must be eliminated. That symptoms are obstacles. But what if illness is the sacred interrupter—and desire is the fuel that leads us through it? This episode explores what it really means to evolve, why your desires will never be satisfied

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Ep. 40: This Will Change How You See Chronic Disease...

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2025/05/19

What if your chronic disease symptoms aren't just physical—but the result of a nervous system stuck in survival mode?For episode 40 of the Sacred Illness™ Podcast, I am sharing an interview I had the honor of recording with ⁨@lizziieedunn⁩ on her MEN1 Mosaic podcast! From Lizzie's Notes: "In this deeply personal and thought-shifting conversation, I speak with Dr Erin Hayford, a naturopathic doctor and somatic practitioner who has lived on both sides of the healing journey. From being bed

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Ep. 39: The Sacred Language of the Body

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2025/05/05

In this episode of the Sacred Illness™ Podcast, Dr. Erin Hayford interviews Daniëlle from the Netherlands, currently living in Bali, about her transformative healing journey after a severe bicycle accident.Daniëlle shares her story of overcoming depression, dealing with post-concussion syndrome, and how she found a new way to relate to herself and her body through breath work, somatic experiencing, and intuitive movement. This conversation dives deep into the intelligence of the body,

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Ep. 38: Rebirth Through Cancer: A Tale of Awakening...

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2025/04/20

In this deeply moving episode of the Sacred Illness™ Podcast, I sit down with Robyn Watt, a former social worker from Ontario, Canada, who courageously shares her profound journey through a cancer diagnosis and recovery.Robyn's story begins with the shocking news of her aggressive, diffuse B-cell, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma diagnosis and follows her through the physical and emotional trials of chemotherapy. With deep reflections on the symbolism of her illness and a moving ceremony to release

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Ep. 37: Healing Chronic Pain - The Process with Andrew

Sacred Illness™ ·

2025/03/31

In this episode of the Sacred Illness™ Podcast, host Dr. Erin Hayford welcomes Andrew, a civil and environmental engineer from the Atlanta area, to share his transformative journey of healing from chronic pelvic pain.Andrew, an avid cyclist, dives deep into his experience with mind-body medicine and how his dysregulated nervous system and inability to process emotions were at the root of his pain. Through engaging storytelling and practical insights, Andrew discusses the steps he took to

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The Autoimmune Awakening: Embracing Illness as a...

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2025/03/17

Episode OverviewIn this episode of the Sacred Illness™ Podcast, Dr. Erin Hayford sits down with Mandy Neill from Seattle, Washington, who shares her compelling story of living with three autoimmune conditions focused in her gut. Mandy's multi-decade journey through chronic illness has brought her valuable insights and many shifts in perspective, particularly following her third diagnosis in the last year. Tune in as they delve into Mandy's health challenges, her explorations of alternative

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Ep. 35: The Purpose of Our Pain: A Transformative...

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2025/03/04

In this powerful episode of the Sacred Illness™ Podcast, Dr. Erin Hayford sits down with Hayley Curtis, a Gene Keys guide hailing from Western Australia.Hayley shares her profound journey navigating chronic illness, chronic fatigue, and gut health symptoms. The conversation delves into how suffering has shaped Hayley's relationship with herself and her purpose. She discusses the pivotal role of the Gene Keys in transforming her perspective, leading her to view her chronic illness not as a

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