Episode Details

✨ If you’ve been struggling with chronic pain, anxiety, or feeling “stuck,” this conversation may open a door you didn’t know existed.

In this powerful episode of The Daring Well Podcast, Rita Mercer sits down with Gwen Bernardo, a myofascial release therapist, to explore the deep connection between the body, trauma, and healing.

After a life-altering horseback riding accident that left her with both physical injuries and unresolved emotional trauma, Gwen spent years searching for relief through traditional therapies—without lasting results. It wasn’t until she discovered myofascial release that everything changed.

Gwen shares how this gentle yet powerful modality helped her release stored emotional pain, dramatically reduce anxiety, and reconnect with her body in a way she never thought possible.

Together, Rita and Gwen unpack:

• What fascia is and why it plays a crucial role in chronic pain
• How trauma and emotions can become stored in the body
• Why traditional treatments may not always address the root cause
• The importance of the mind-body connection in true healing
• Practical ways to begin releasing tension and reconnecting with your body

This episode is an invitation to slow down, listen inward, and explore a new pathway to healing—physically, emotionally, and spiritually.

Chapters Breakdown

• From Trauma to Transformation 
• The Missing Piece in Healing
• What Is Fascia & Why It Matters
• Releasing Stored Emotions & Chronic Pain
• Practical Healing Tools & Next Steps 

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Gwen Bernardo, MFR Therapist, CMT

Website:  https://performancemfr.com/

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