Healing Through Life Coaching: A Journey to Natural Wellness

"In this episode of the "Been There, Done That" podcast, host Angela Dunn Cartlidge talks with holistic healer Mayim Vega about the profound connection between grief, stress, and physical health. Mayim explores how unresolved grief can manifest in the body, impacting immunity and mental well-being. She shares practical advice on self-care, nutrition, and life coaching to help manage emotions and heal naturally. Tune in to learn how grief affects the body and how to support emotional and physical healing through holistic practices."

Life has a way of challenging us, and grief is one of the most difficult emotions to navigate. After my own health crisis, I realized how deeply emotions like grief affect our physical bodies. Stress and trauma suppress our immune systems, making it harder for us to heal.

As a life coach, I guide my clients to recognize these connections between their emotions and health. One crucial step in healing is focusing on self-care—getting enough sleep, eating well, and exercising. Even when we’re grieving, our bodies still need nourishment and care. Walking outdoors, for instance, can help you process emotions while benefiting your physical health.

What I’ve found most powerful in life coaching is the understanding that everything that happens—whether joyful or painful—is a learning experience. I experienced this personally when I lost my father during the pandemic. While the grief was overwhelming, I learned to find the good in it, focusing on the positive aspects of his life and the lessons he left behind.

As a life coach, I believe it’s important to help people navigate their emotions, whether through one-on-one sessions or holistic healing techniques like meditation, journaling, and even nutrition. Life coaching isn’t about “fixing” anyone. Instead, it’s about empowering people to recognize their own strength and ability to heal.

I always emphasize to my clients that emotions aren’t negative. Feeling sad or angry isn’t wrong—it’s a part of life. What’s important is to process these emotions in a healthy way, without letting them control us. That’s where life coaching comes in—helping individuals set goals, work through their grief, and move forward with renewed purpose.

If you’re struggling with grief, trauma, or any other life challenges, know that healing is possible. It starts with understanding that you have the power within you to make changes. And I’m here to help guide you through that journey.