Mind Body Coaching
Ten years ago, I was walking in your shoes. Well, actually I wasn't doing much walking at the time as sleeping was my activity of choice. In fact, I knew I had hit rock bottom when I literally rested my head on the dinner table and fell asleep in the midst of my husband's lovingly cooked meal on our anniversary. (No, alcohol, unfortunately, was not involved). I was simply DEPLETED. No amount of external joy could pull me out of the trenches that had become my life.
ONE NEW DEBILITATING SYMPTOM AFTER ANOTHER HAD BEGUN TO PLAGUE ME.
maybe this is happening to you.
mud-in-the-veins fatigue
unexplainable body pain
intense brain fog
depression and anger
crippling digestive troubles
chemical and fragrance sensitivities
constant anxiety
The “mystery illnesses” I suffered from had no explanation, no prognosis. And the absence of an explanation stripped my suffering of its legitimacy. To be ill with no known cause was to live as an outsider. Even in my own body.
Like countless other women with mystery illnesses, I consulted medical practitioners who brushed off my symptoms as being “all in my head,” or part of the package of becoming a new mom, or (presumed by them) the result of untreated depression. These psychogenic simplifications are analogous to “not real” in the world of Western medicine.
I suffered in silence for far too long, and it has been a lonely journey. But eventually I managed to recover. My body, I learned, was fully equipped to heal. I just needed to tune in to her wisdom. When I finally discovered how to turn inward, to pay attention—to just be, I found the path to wellness. And I would like to help you find wellness too.
Instead trying to change the environment in which I live to accommodate my symptoms, I decided I wanted to change my internal environment so that I could thrive in the world around me.
It felt as if every day I was being attacked by yet another weird symptom. My once vibrant and energetic self was nowhere to be found, and I was wallowing in self-pity. I didn't realize then that this intense focus on my symptoms (even if much of the time it was to research the solution) was perpetuating the very symptoms that were plaguing me.
Like many of you, I exhausted all of my external healing options—mainstream medicine, a wide array of holistic therapies, dietary overhauls, and thousands of dollars worth of supplements. As the years dragged on, I found that I was living in an ever-increasing bubble in an attempt to shield myself from everything in the world that could harm me. As I was given my umpteenth professional medical diagnosis of CIRS (aka mold illness) and told that I would have to begin a heavy drug treatment protocol in addition to having to strictly avoid moldy buildings FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE, I thought to myself that there had to be another way.
Instead of trying to change the environment in which I live to accommodate my symptoms, I decided I wanted to change my internal environment so that I could thrive in the world around me. I discovered that years of mental "bad habits" ultimately created a sickness loop in my mind and body that has now been rewired through the power of neuroplasticity. I want to help you uncover the mental and emotional blocks that are holding you hostage in your sickness loop. And, I want to share with you the mindfulness tools and somatic modalities that have assisted me on my journey so that you can be propelled on yours!
“Whether you’ve experienced a devastating diagnosis or are just want to feel better about your health, then please consider investing in yourself by working with Carrie Eckert. As my mind body coach, she helped me in some of my darker moments as I healed my body from breast cancer. She supported me as I questioned my thoughts that contributed to my dis-ease. With her guidance, I saw more clearly what was true and what wasn’t. Carrie’s kind and confident manner always made me feel safe and supported as I healed.”
– JULES EDGE | Kansas City, MO
“Carrie is a kind and thoughtful life and wellness coach. She is very skilled in a variety of coaching styles as she listens and guides you through an intuitive process. Carrie provides a safe and relaxed space so you feel comfortable sharing your most vulnerable self. I worked with Carrie during a very tough time in my life and I found her ability to stay present with me as we worked through a challenging situation to sooth and calm my entire nervous system. After a session with Carrie, I felt a sense of peace as the tension and worry in my body settled and the anxiety dissipated as I was able to shift my beliefs or thoughts that were causing me pain. I would highly recommend Carrie to support you on your life journey of self exploration and healing.”
– SHANNON G. | San Francisco Bay, CA
"Working with Carrie has been such an amazing and eye-opening experience for me! Even though our sessions have been on the phone, I can feel her "right in the room with me," completely connecting and understanding what I'm saying and feeling. As a coach, I was very inspired by her ability to guide me to find my own answers and to help me stick to plans, providing me with encouragement and with accountability at every step. As a person, Carrie is: WISE! KIND! EXPERIENCED! Without hesitation, I give her my highest recommendation as a Health and Wellness Coach."
GRETCHEN ROBBINS | Washington, DC
Deep change doesn’t happen overnight and packages comprised of 3 sessions are the best way to jump-start this mind-body healing work.
Unsure of where to begin? Hop on the phone with Carrie for a free 20-minute discovery call so we can decide if we're the right fit for one another. You can follow the link below to share some days/times that work for you to connect!
More About Coaching
I am often asked to better define what I do as a coach. The word has been emerging everywhere in recent years and is no longer just associated with sports teams. Executive coaches, life coaches, health coaches and relationship coaches are just a few of the many you'll find out there today.
The simple answer is that coaching supports individuals by helping them build upon what is already working in their lives. It also brings awareness and healing to areas in which they might be stuck. Clients often say that coaching is remarkably powerful in helping them make lasting changes in their lives. That being said, with a master’s degree in health & wellness coaching, certification from a highly regarded coaching program, training in neuroplasticity, and years of utilizing various mind-body and somatic experiencing techniques to overcome chronic illness, I am uniquely qualified as a Mind Body Health Coach. I help empower you to harness the power of your mind to begin healing your body.
