In this compassionate and truth-filled episode of This Holistic Life, we’re exploring the honest question: Are you standing in the way of your own healing?

Drawing from years of nursing experience and real-life encounters with patients longing for wholeness, I share the subtle and not-so-subtle ways we often block our own healing—through unforgiveness, denying dysfunction, unresolved trauma, unhealthy habits, lack of self-compassion, and withholding the truth from those who could help us.

You’ll also hear practical, gentle guidance on how to get out of your own way, step into greater self-awareness, and begin walking toward the healing your body, mind, and spirit are craving.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, this episode offers hope, clarity, and the reminder that healing is still possible—and it starts with you.

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In this science-backed and soul-nourishing episode, we’re unpacking how stress impacts your body - especially through the lens of inflammation. You’ll learn how chronic stress fuels inflammation and how inflammation plays a major role in the development and worsening of chronic health conditions like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, anxiety, depression, arthritis, and even cancer.

But this isn’t a message of fear - it’s one of empowerment. You’ll be reminded not to stress about your stress, and instead begin acknowledging it, responding to it with compassion, and embracing practical strategies for relief and restoration.

If you’re ready to feel more at ease in your body and more in control of your healing, this episode is for you.

Ready for More Support?

📘 Get your copy of Radical Relaxation: Releasing the Stress You Were Never Meant to Carry for even more encouragement, science-backed insight, and holistic strategies to support your healing journey. Available now at traciebraylock.com.

Stay Connected:

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In this heartfelt episode of This Holistic Life, we explore what it means to embrace rest and relaxation in the midst of motherhood. From a biblical perspective, motherhood is a transformational, purifying, and sanctifying journey that draws us closer to God - but that doesn’t mean we’re meant to live constantly overwhelmed.

You’ll learn why choosing to relax as a mother isn’t selfish—it’s sacred. It honors your health, demonstrates self-respect, and sets a life-giving example for your children. I’ll also share practical ways to incorporate relaxation into your everyday rhythms—while cooking, cleaning, driving, or waiting - through simple practices like deep breathing, prayer, journaling, essential oils, and more.

This episode is a warm hug and a gentle invitation to give yourself grace, ask for help, and return to God for strength and peace.

And if you’d love even more ideas to help you relax and reclaim your well-being, be sure to check out my new book Radical Relaxation: Releasing the Stress You Were Never Meant to Carry.

In this special episode of This Holistic Life, I’m celebrating the release of my brand-new book, Radical Relaxation: Releasing the Stress You Were Never Meant to Carry.

We’re diving into why relaxation can feel so hard to achieve, how stress sneaks into every area of our lives, and why it’s time to release the weight you were never meant to carry. You’ll hear the heart behind the book, what you’ll find inside its pages, and how it can support your journey toward true, lasting peace.

Whether you’re burnt out, overwhelmed, or just longing for a more harmonious way of living, this episode is your invitation to exhale, let go, and begin healing from the inside out.

In this empowering episode of This Holistic Life, we’re exploring what it really means to advocate for yourself - and why it’s one of the most important things you can do for your health, happiness, and personal growth.

As a former operating room nurse, I’ve seen how powerful it is when someone speaks up, asks questions, and takes an active role in their care. But self-advocacy goes far beyond the care provider’s office. We talk about how to advocate for yourself in your relationships, spiritual life, mental health, and professional world too.

You’ll learn practical ways to communicate your needs, set boundaries, build confidence, and become your own best advocate - one intentional step at a time.

What does it really mean to take a holistic approach to your health and life? In this episode, I’m breaking it all down—from my perspective as a holistic nurse, to practical steps you can take to care for your whole self—mind, body, and spirit.

You’ll learn what holistic nursing is, how we practice, and why this approach is rooted in compassion, spirituality, self-awareness, and personalized care. We’ll also explore how you can begin living more holistically by incorporating healing modalities like prayer, meditation, aromatherapy, journaling, and more into your daily routine.

This episode is an invitation to embrace wellness, prevent illness, and become an empowered advocate for your own well-being—because you were never meant to live fragmented or burnt out. You were made to live whole, well, and free.

In this introductory episode of This Holistic Life, I’m introducing you to the heart and mission of the podcast. You’ll hear a bit about my journey—from my years as an operating room nurse witnessing the consequences of preventable illness, to my transition into holistic nursing and wellness consulting.

I’ll share why I’m so passionate about whole person healing, what it means to take a mind-body-spirit approach to health, and how this podcast will support you with practical tools, heartfelt encouragement, and gentle reminders to relax and enjoy the journey.

If you’re ready to explore a more peaceful, empowered, and holistic way of living, you’re in the right place. Let’s begin this journey together.