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In this episode, host Karen Ash welcomes Anna Holzman—a licensed psychotherapist, certified life coach, and expert in nervous system healing, trained in Somatic Experiencing, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Nonviolent Communication. Over the past five years, Anna has helped hundreds of people heal from chronic pain by rewiring their nervous systems and reclaiming their innate resilience. Now, she uses those same tools to help high-level creatives and entrepreneurs melt through fear, expand their impact, and own their voice with confidence.

Anna shares her powerful recovery story from chronic migraine, shaped by years of high-pressure work environments, perfectionism, and internalized stress. Through personal insight and science-backed tools like the Curable App, journaling, and self-compassion, Anna redefined what it means to heal. She walks us through the four key turning points in her recovery and offers practical strategies to calm the nervous system, shift out of fear, and cultivate safety.

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00:00 – 🧑‍⚕️ Meet Anna Holzman: Therapist, coach & nervous system expert
02:00 – 🧠 Anna’s first migraine: High stress, high stakes
07:00 – 📱 Discovering the Curable App & mindbody healing
10:00 – ⚠️ The Stress Component: Why It Can Feel Dismissive
13:30 – 🔄 The 4 Turning Points in Recovery
14:00 – 🚨 Understanding pain as a danger signal, not damage
16:00 – ✍️ Journaling for emotional release
18:00 – 🎯 Letting go of healing perfectionism & self-judgment
21:00 – 🌟 What recovery really means: “100% imperfectly recovered”
23:00 – 👩‍🎨 Life after pain: Owning your voice & embracing visibility
26:00 – 💊 Letting go of medication shame
29:00 – 🧰 A lifelong toolkit for nervous system resilience
31:00 – 🔗 Where to find Anna & her visibility workshop
31:10 – 🫶 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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🔗 CONNECT WITH ANNA HOLZMAN
🌐 www.annaholtzman.com
📸 IG: www.instagram.com/anna_holtzman/
Free workshop: www.annaholtzman.com/beseen

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Resources Mentioned:
✅ Curable App - Get a FREE 6-Week Trial - Contact me at karen@migraineoasis.com for a QR Code
✅ Nicole Sachs, LCSW: Podcast ""The Cure For Chronic Pain"", www.yourbreakawake.com

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Education and techniques discussed in this Podcast originate from many sources, countless hours of research, training, and self-healing unless otherwise noted.

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Disclaimer: Information provided by Migraine Oasis & Karen Ash is for general informational & educational purposes only & is not a substitute for medical advice, psychotherapy, or counselling. Utilizing any of the education, strategies, or techniques in the podcast is done at your own risk. Consult with a physician before engaging in any suggested movements. If in immediate danger, call a local emergency number or go to the nearest emergency room.