Month: August 2022

Teri Wellbrock – Recovery from Kidney Stone Lithotripsy and Ureteral Stent Placement

Teri Wellbrock – Recovery from Kidney Stone Lithotripsy and Ureteral Stent Placement

Hi all . . . Teri Wellbrock here just to wish you a blessed week! I had emergency kidney stone surgery on Sunday and am home resting. I will have the ureter stent removed this coming Monday.

My social media post about it prior to surgery:

At this point it’s laughable. I’m trying to keep a sense of humor about it all.
Saturday August 20th, after grilling our family a delicious dinner, I started experiencing severe abdominal pain. We chalked it up to nerves over upcoming solo traveling. Within a few hours I was in such excruciating pain that I was nauseous, shaking with chills, and sobbing. My family convinced me to go to the ER around 11:30 PM as we thought I might be having a kidney stone issue as my left back pain was unbearable.
Hilton Head Hospital had a CT scan done and the tech said to me, “Can you come back here? I want you to see this.” As she pointed to my kidneys, I noticed the large blob on my left kidney image. She went on, “That’s a kidney stone. And it’s huge. You are one strong, lady.”
The doctor then drew me a picture and explained a kidney stone of size 5 is the largest passable stone. Mine is a 13! They gave me a pain cocktail and I passed out.
Soon after they strapped me to a gurney, stuck me in an ambulance and shipped me off to Coastal Carolina hospital. I’m now here waiting to go into surgery. It’s non-invasive. They’ll be conducting Lithotripsy which treats kidney stones by sending focused ultrasonic energy or shock waves directly to the stone. Then possibly putting in a stent to allow passage of the remnants.
Goodness! I’m ready to get off this crazy health crisis ride!”
Photos: ER doctor’s drawing of my kidney stone blocking my ureter, before surgery, after surgery

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also catch soundbites of our insightful interview on YouTube.

Peace,

Teri

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Luis Mojica – Holistic Life Navigation: Self-Inquiry, Somatic Experiencing, and Nutrition for Healing

Luis Mojica – Holistic Life Navigation: Self-Inquiry, Somatic Experiencing, and Nutrition for Healing

One of my favorite conversations to date, not only because Luis Mojica, Somatic therapist, nutritionist, and founder of Holistic Life Navigation, radiates beautiful calming energy, but his brilliant insights had me enthralled. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Luis’ insights on the four trauma responses: fight, flight, freeze, and fawn
  • his creation of Holistic Life Navigation as a healing resource
  • an explanation of how our bodies communicate with us in order to guide us to healing
  • his philosophies on somatic healing strategies
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also catch soundbites of our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Luis Mojica was suffering from severe PTSD & several chronic medical illnesses when he discovered a connection to his body through music when he was 16. His journey into listening and connecting to his body began there and, after years of studying and training, has become a unique trauma therapy that combines Somatic Experiencing, nutrition, and self-inquiry. He calls it Holistic Life Navigation.

https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Book Launch Team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unicornshadows

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David Maulsby – The Hope-filled Road to Recovery for Our Wounded Veterans

David Maulsby – The Hope-filled Road to Recovery for Our Wounded Veterans

I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to engage in a hope-filled and faith-inspired conversation with David Maulsby, Executive Director of the PTSD Foundation of America, host of the Road to Hope radio show, and senior pastor. Please join us as we discuss:

  • David’s faith journey that led him to his leadership role with PTSD Foundation of America
  • his insights on combat veteran PTSD
  • the mission of the Road to Hope radio program
  • the life-changing impact of Camp Hope
  • his philosophies on veteran suicide rates and what we can do to help
  • and so much more!

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Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also catch soundbites of our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“In 2009, David Maulsby began the mission of the PTSD Foundation of America by walking the streets of Houston finding homeless Vets, reaching one at a time. As an ordained Minister, David brought his love of God, his strong faith, and steady leadership to serve and support our country’s Veterans and their families. He has provided the leadership to save lives and build this organization fueled by his love for this country and those who serve.

PTSD Foundation of America | Providing Hope and Healing for the Unseen Wounds of War (ptsdusa.org)

Peace,

Teri

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Book Launch Team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unicornshadows

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Teri Wellbrock and Unicorn Shadows are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. In other words, I make commission off of purchases made using any affiliate links on my site.

Kathleen Donnelly Israel – Gifts of Wisdom from a Journey on the Camino

Kathleen Donnelly Israel – Gifts of Wisdom from a Journey on the Camino

Such a beautiful conversation with Kathleen Donnelly Israel, certified Transformational Breathing Facilitator, walker/hiker/runner, and author. Please join us as we discuss:

  • Kathleens’s insights on spiritual healing and studying with enlightened thought leaders
  • her personal journey on the Camino de Santiago
  • her book Wisdom on the Camino: A Spiritual Journey Sharing Forgiveness and Possibilities to Inspire the Rest of Your Life
  • her philosophies on forgiveness, healing, and faith
  • and so much more!

Welcome to The Healing Place Podcast! I am your host, Teri Wellbrock. You can listen in on Pandora, iTunesBlubrrySpotify, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, Deezer, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, and more, or directly on my website at www.teriwellbrock.com/podcasts/. You can also catch soundbites of our insightful interview on YouTube.

Bio:

“Kathleen Donnelly Israel was born 1949 in San Diego, California where she has lived her whole life. Ron and Kathleen Israel raised their five children in Lakeside, San Diego County. They were a Team Couple for Worldwide Marriage Encounter in the 70s and 80s.

She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Art from San Diego State University. She studied Expressive Arts Therapy at the European Graduate School in Switzerland. She is a certified Transformational Breathing Facilitator, Theta Healer, and has enjoyed a lifetime of walking, hiking, and running.

Kathleen cared for her husband for the 17 years that he had Parkinson’s disease until he died in 2018. During this time, she studied spiritual healing from many enlightened thought leaders and teachers. This is her first book.https://www.wisdomonthecamino.com/

Peace,

Teri

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Book Launch Team: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unicornshadows

AMAZON AFFILIATE

Teri Wellbrock and Unicorn Shadows are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. In other words, I make commission off of purchases made using any affiliate links on my site.