In this honest Season 3 opener, host Sarah Gorev shares what she's been hesitant to reveal: her personal mental health journey and why this isn't just another wellness podcast.
Discover why Sarah isn't randomly collecting interesting stories – she's personally experienced techniques from many of the practitioners featured on this show. From EFT training and certification to reiki sessions, meditation practices, and hypnobirthing, Sarah has walked the walk.
In this episode, you'll hear:
• Sarah's mental health struggles and the discovery that changed everything
• Why she trained and became certified in EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
• Insights from the Complementary Medical Association Global Summit 2025
• The fascinating concept of lifespan vs healthspan
• A powerful personal story about hypnobirthing that challenges mainstream assumptions
• The reality of having wellness tools but sometimes choosing not to use them
• A preview of Season 3
If you've ever wondered whether complementary wellness practices actually work, or if they're just for people with endless time and resources, this episode is for you. Sarah proves that evidence-based alternative approaches can transform your daily life – even with the busiest schedule.
Perfect for: Anyone curious about alternative wellness, natural healing, holistic health, mindfulness, EFT tapping, complementary therapies, or simply wanting to hear real experiences before trying something new.
This isn't about perfection. It's about progress. Not fixing, but flourishing.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Why I started this podcast
03:45 - My personal wellness practices
08:30 - EFT: From client to certified practitioner
12:15 - Complementary Medical Association Summit insights
15:20 - Lifespan vs Healthspan: What really matters?
17:45 - My hypnobirthing story (and why it worked!)
21:30 - The reality: Having tools but not always using them
25:00 - Season 3 preview: What's coming

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Next week: Ancient Hawaiian healing practice of Huna with Dr Jane Lewis

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Complementary Medical Association Global Summit Speakers:
- Jayney Goddard - Founder and President of the CMA
Find out more: @JayneyGoddardCMA
- Dr Frank Sabatino: The Power of Complementary Medicine and Personal Choice
Find out more: @nationalhealthassociation
- Shola Arewa - Living on Purpose: Reluctant Leader to Conscious Leader Find out more: @Energy-doctor
- Gary Evans and Olga Terebenina: Forest Bathing - Major Advances in Research
Find out more: @theforestbathinginstitute5891
- Dr Rob Verkerk: Healthcare 4.0 - How we get there
Find out more from @ANHIntl
- Johann Callaghan: Sleep for Success - Optimise Your sleep, Maximise Your Performance.
Find out more from @johann.callaghan

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Thanks for listening.