She was dismissed, misdiagnosed, and told the pain was in her head—until she reclaimed her body, her voice, and her power.

From chronic pain and medical gaslighting to healing and embodiment—this is Olivia Caggiano’s trauma‑informed recovery story.

Your body remembers everything—even the things your mind tries to forget. Trauma lingers long after the event, and real healing starts when we stop trying to fix and start learning to feel.

In this episode of #RabbitHoleReflections, Olivia shares eight years of chronic illness, misdiagnosis, and systemic dismissal. By listening to the wisdom in her pain, she reclaimed her body and now guides others to do the same.

INSIDE THIS EPISODE • How childhood trauma and abuse shaped her early health struggles
• Medical dismissal and misdiagnosis (fibromyalgia, POTS)
• Eight years of symptoms: fibromyalgia, POTS, thyroid dysfunction, chronic back pain
• Why 80% of fibromyalgia sufferers have a history of trauma
• Reconnecting with her body through yoga philosophy and spiritual practice
• Using Reiki and energy medicine to heal
• Moving from symptom management to somatic awareness
• Becoming pain‑free and guiding others on their path

KEY INSIGHT
“Your body isn’t betraying you—it’s protecting you. Once I understood my chronic pain was my body trying to keep me safe, everything changed.” — Olivia Caggiano

ABOUT THE GUEST
Olivia Caggiano is a trauma‑informed yoga teacher and Reiki practitioner helping women regulate their nervous systems and heal through somatic work.
IG: @betterlifewithlivy | YouTube: Better Life with Liv

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NEXT WEEK
Sophia Soul, co‑founder of Sacred U—a global spiritual community devoted to sacred connection and empowered purpose.

#RabbitHoleReflections #SomaticHealing #ChronicPain #TraumaRecovery #MindBodyHealing #YogaForHealing #ReikiPractitioner #HolisticWellness #FibromyalgiaAwareness #ChronicIllnessSupport

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From Healthcare Professional to Holistic Healer: A Journey of Radical Authenticity

In this deeply moving and raw episode, multi-passionate entrepreneur and author Kimberly Rush courageously shares her extraordinary journey of transformation—from registered nurse and birth worker to energy healer and empowerment author. With unprecedented vulnerability, Kimberly opens up about her current reality: living in her car for over two years while battling Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) caused by mold poisoning.

You'll hear about:

• 🏥 Her 27-year career serving women in maternal-child health as an RN, IBCLC, childbirth educator, and doula
• 🔬 The shocking discovery of CIRS—a genetic condition affecting 25% of the population that prevents the body from clearing biotoxins
• 🚗 The difficult choice to live in her car as her only safe space after mold poisoning
• 💡 How she developed a "superpower"—the ability to detect unsafe environments through her heightened sensitivity
• 🧠 The connection between mold toxicity and conditions like MS, dementia, Alzheimer's, fibromyalgia, and Parkinson's
• ⚕️ Being gaslit by the medical system and advocating for yourself when providers dismiss your symptoms
• 🧬 The Richie Shoemaker protocol and how genetic expression can be changed through treatment
• 📖 Writing "Dare to be HER" during her darkest season and finding gratitude in the midst of crisis
• 💪 Living authentically while facing chronic illness, homelessness, and financial uncertainty

Kimberly's story powerfully demonstrates how perspective can transform even the most challenging circumstances. She shares practical insights about nervous system regulation, the importance of feeling safe in your body for healing, and how environmental toxins are affecting more people than we realize.

This episode is a masterclass in resilience, self-advocacy, and finding your voice even when the world tries to silence you. Kimberly's journey from healthcare provider to patient activist offers hope and practical wisdom for anyone facing chronic illness, housing insecurity, or the need to completely rebuild their life.

SPECIAL RESOURCES MENTIONED:

• VCS Test (Visual Contrast Sensitivity) - $15 diagnostic test at survivingmold.com
• ERMI Test (Environmental Relative Mold Index) for testing homes
• HLA-DR genetic testing for CIRS susceptibility
• From Triggers to Trust - Nervous System Sanctuary program

CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY RUSH:

🌐 Website: KimberlyRush.com

📚 Book: "Dare to be HER: Unleashing Your Confidence, Power, and Authenticity"

📧 Email: Best contact through website

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Thank you for joining us on another journey down the rabbit hole.
Together, we're creating a world where shared stories of resilience
light the way from darkness to strength.

If this episode moved you, follow the show and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Connect with our community on Instagram and Facebook @RabbitHoleReflections,
and watch full video episodes on YouTube @RabbitHoleReflectionsPodcast.

Ready to launch your own podcast?
Check out the free workshop linked in the show notes.

And stay tuned — Lisa’s book Quieted Flames & Silent Sparks is coming soon.

Welcome Back - "What Happens After"

Season 2 opens with Lisa V sharing what happened in the space between. With raw vulnerability, Lisa reveals her journey through ending a relationship that wasn't aligned - one that was soft, familiar, and safe until it stopped being honest.

In the ashes of burning through who she thought she was supposed to be, Lisa discovered her Soul Contract - a compass for what we no longer shrink for.

You'll hear about:

• Leaving love that couldn't expand beyond where they were
• The moment something cracked wide open in that space
• Her Soul Contract - a compass for what we no longer shrink for
• Standing on stage and eating fire to reclaim her voice
• Finding herself in the choice, not the loss
• Why Season 2 isn't about holding space - it's about igniting it

Lisa also shares her international magazine cover, upcoming book "Quieted Flames & Silent Sparks," and a collaboration featuring 111 women's voices. But most importantly - the show is evolving with more raw solo episodes alongside sacred guest conversations.

"You're not behind. You're returning."

This season is for those ready to rebuild on their own terms.

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NEW EPISODES EVERY THURSDAY @ 7PM EST

NEXT WEEK: Kimberly Rush, author of "Dare to Be Her"

#SeasonPremiere #SoulContract #RabbitHoleReflections #RebuildingYourself

Thank you for joining us on another journey down the rabbit hole.
Together, we're creating a world where shared stories of resilience
light the way from darkness to strength.

If this episode moved you, follow the show and share it with someone who needs to hear it.

Connect with our community on Instagram and Facebook @RabbitHoleReflections,
and watch full video episodes on YouTube @RabbitHoleReflectionsPodcast.

Ready to launch your own podcast?
Check out the free workshop linked in the show notes.

And stay tuned — Lisa’s book Quieted Flames & Silent Sparks is coming soon.