{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Stop Searching Outside Yourself for Healing\u2014Your Body Already Knows The Way with Dr. Marissa Heisel","description":"In this episode of the Fieldnotes Podcast, Dr. Rob Downey speaks with Dr. Marissa Heisel\u2014a chiropractor and midwife\u2014about the importance of trusting our body\u2019s innate wisdom and recognizing that true healing begins from within. She shares how modern society, particularly for women, has conditioned us to depend on external authorities rather than our own intuition. Through her experiences in chiropractic, midwifery, and holistic care, Dr. Heisel emphasizes the power of self-trust, simplicity, and returning to natural grounding practices to restore vitality and sovereignty over one\u2019s health.   (00:02) Introduction to Dr. Marissa Heisel and the theme of self-healing   (02:11) Her transition from conventional medicine to holistic practice   (03:48) Core philosophy: \u201cYou are your own best medicine\u201d   (08:24) How cultural conditioning undermines women\u2019s body wisdom   (32:05) Practical guidance\u2014using breath and nature to reconnect to inner balance   Key Takeaways   We are both our own best expert and our most powerful healer.   Cultural conditioning often erodes self-trust, leading to overreliance on external validation.   True healing begins by simplifying\u2014removing noise and reconnecting with the body\u2019s signals.   Mindful breathing and grounding in nature are accessible ways to restore inner clarity and resilience.   Learn more about Dr. Marissa here:&amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Field Notes: An Exploration of Functional Medicine","author_url":"http:\/\/fieldnotesexplorationfunctionalmedicine.libsyn.com\/website","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/38932285\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195172930"}