Healing From Within: Nervous System, Trauma, MAHA & Chronic Illness | Christine Ruch | Wheel With It PodcastIn this episode, Devin sits down with Christine Ruch, a holistic transformation guide who has spent decades learning how to heal from the inside out — starting with her own 20-year journey with a chronic health condition.Christine breaks down why mainstream medicine often falls short for people with chronic illness, how unprocessed childhood trauma keeps the nervous system dysregulated, and why true healing is less about finding the right treatment and more about restoring alignment from within.They also discuss the difference between a coach and a guide, the MAHA movement, SNAP benefits and food access, and what people newly diagnosed with MS or other chronic conditions should know first.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode!
The difference between a coach and a holistic guideHow belief systems affect your ability to healMAHA, RFK Jr., and the broken healthcare systemSNAP benefits, healthy food access, and Colorado's double-match programChristine's mentorship program and how it worksAdvice for people newly diagnosed with chronic illness🌐 Learn more about Christine: christineruch.com📖 Christine's Substack: christineruch.substack.com📩 Follow Wheel With It:🔗 wheelwithit.com/followus📰 wheelwithit.com/substackTimestamps:0:00 – Intro / Teaser0:29 – Welcome to Wheel With It0:34 – Meet Christine Ruch1:25 – How Christine became a holistic transformation guide2:29 – What is a holistic guide? (not a coach)5:14 – Trauma, the nervous system & chronic illness9:58 – Coach vs. guide: what's the difference?13:29 – The broken healthcare system14:50 – MAHA movement & RFK Jr.17:06 – SNAP benefits & healthy food access22:15 – Christine's mentorship program22:55 – Advice for the newly diagnosed23:42 – Where to find ChristineSubscribe for more inspiring conversations:https://wheelwithit.com/youtube to subscribe on YouTube. Hit the bell so that you get notified when we upload new episodes! You can go to getwheelwithit.com to subscribe on your favorite audio platform! If you subscribe on an audio platform and the app allows it, please be sure to leave a five-star rating and review. It really helps people find the show!Follow the podcast and Devon on social media at wheelwithit.com/followus

Cerebral Palsy Athlete Competes in First Strength Competition | Savannah Hinegardner

Savannah Hinegardner joins Wheel With It to share her inspiring journey living with cerebral palsy and competing in her first strength competition.Savannah explains how personal training became the best therapy she’s ever experienced — both physically and mentally — and how she’s using strength training to advocate for the disability community.Because Savannah communicates using an AAC device, this unique conversation highlights accessibility, determination, and breaking barriers.👉 In this episode:• Living with cerebral palsy• First strength competition experience• Strength training as therapy• Disability advocacy• Using AAC communication devices• Breaking barriers in fitnessSavannah’s story is inspiring, powerful, and a reminder that strength comes in many forms.👉 Timestamps:0:00 The Moment That Changed Everything 0:20 Meet Savannah (CP Athlete) 0:50 Living with Cerebral Palsy 1:30 Why She Started Strength Training 2:10 Training for Her First Competition 3:00 Biggest Challenges She Faced 3:50 Building Confidence Through Fitness 4:40 What Keeps Her Motivated 5:30 Advice for Others with Disabilities 6:20 Mindset & Mental Strength 7:10 What’s Next for Savannah 8:00 Final Message You Need to Hear 👉 Follow Savannah Hinegardner:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sav_swings?igsh=czQ5Nnh4Z3hkMnRuTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@savannahhinegardner?_r=1&_t=ZT-95XFrZ5T1gMFollow Wheel With It:👉 https://wheelwithit.com/followusSubscribe on YouTube:👉 https://wheelwithit.com/youtube#CerebralPalsy#AdaptiveAthlete#DisabilityAdvocacy#WheelWithIt#AdaptiveFitness#DisabilityCommunity#StrengthTraining#InspirationSubscribe for more inspiring conversations:https://wheelwithit.com/youtube to subscribe on YouTube. Hit the bell so that you get notified when we upload new episodes! You can go to getwheelwithit.com to subscribe on your favorite audio platform! If you subscribe on an audio platform and the app allows it, please be sure to leave a five-star rating and review. It really helps people find the show!Follow the podcast and Devon on social media at wheelwithit.com/followus

What happens when a motorcycle accident changes your life in an instant?

In this powerful and inspiring episode, I sit down with motorcycle accident survivor Shannon Michelle, who shares her incredible journey of survival, resilience, and recovery after a devastating crash left her in a coma for months. After waking up, Shannon had to relearn basic life skills like walking, talking, and reading — rebuilding her life step by step after a traumatic brain injury.

But the challenges didn’t stop there.

Just a year and a half into her recovery, Shannon was diagnosed with breast cancer, forcing her to face another life-altering battle. In this conversation, we talk about resilience, recovery after brain injury, mindset, and how Shannon learned to embrace a new version of life after trauma. Shannon also shares powerful advice for anyone facing adversity and discusses her inspiring new book Step Into Your Miracle.

If you or someone you love is navigating brain injury recovery, a motorcycle accident, cancer diagnosis, or major life challenge — this episode is for you.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Motorcycle accident survival and recovery

• Life after coma and traumatic brain injury

• Relearning basic life skills

• Facing breast cancer during recovery

• Adapting to memory challenges and limitations

• Advice for overcoming trauma and adversity

• Shannon Michelle’s book Step Into Your Miracle

[00:00] Shannon’s motorcycle accident and coma

[11:43] Facing breast cancer during recovery

[16:51] Adapting to new abilities and limitations

[20:43] Advice for others facing trauma

[26:45] Shannon’s book Step Into Your Miracle

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Website: https://stepintoyourmiracle.com

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepintoyourmiracle?igsh=bXE5dm

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