Know Thyself: Body Mindfulness for Therapists
Table Talk with Dr. Velvete - The Metaphysician
In this episode of Table Talk, I’m honored to sit down with Natalie Pendergrass—massage therapist, educator, and creator of the HyperStrong Method—for a conversation every practitioner needs to hear.
As a massage instructor at a community college in Illinois, Natalie brings powerful insight into something we often overlook: you can’t truly understand your client’s body if you haven’t first understood your own.
We explore the concept of body mindfulness—how self-awareness, physical embodiment, and emotional connection can transform not only your practice but your longevity and integrity as a healer. Whether you're just starting out or have been on the table for decades, Natalie's wisdom will challenge you to slow down, listen in, and return home to the body that does this sacred work.
This is more than a profession—it’s a path. And this episode is a call to walk it more consciously.
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Pain As a Path to Purpose
Next Level Human | Ep. 292
In this episode of the Next Level Human Podcast, Dr. Jade Teta interviews Natalie Pendergrass, who shares her inspiring journey of overcoming chronic pain and trauma through resilience, yoga, and mindfulness. Natalie discusses her experience with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, the healing power of yoga, and the importance of mental health in managing physical pain. She emphasizes the need for proper breathing techniques and strength training for those with hypermobility disorders, and how acceptance and clearing toxic relationships can lead to empowerment and healing.
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Natalie's Story
Interview with D. Hudson Productions
In this powerful interview with Dave, I share my journey from unexplained chronic pain and multiple car accidents to finally receiving an EDS diagnosis that made everything click. I talk about how yoga, diaphragmatic breathing, and nervous system work transformed my healing—helping me resolve Thoracic Outlet Syndrome without surgery and rebuild trust in my body. This conversation goes beyond pain, exploring how breath, strength, and safety in the body create lasting transformation.
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