We've Been Asking the Wrong Question About Healing

What if the biggest shift in your healing journey doesn't come from finding a better answer—but from asking a better question? When we're diagnosed with a chronic illness or autoimmune disease, most of us immediately begin searching for answers. We research symptoms, try new supplements, explore different treatment options, and ask one question over and over again: "How do I fix this?" It's a completely natural question. Holly spent more than 20 years asking it herself. But what if that question—while understandable—is keeping us focused on fear instead of partnership? In this solo episode, Holly explores how the questions we ask shape the way we interpret our symptoms, our body, and our healing journey. Drawing from her own experience recovering from lupus and chronic fatigue, as well as insights gained from more than 140 conversations with doctors, researchers, practitioners, and inspiring individuals who've overcome significant health challenges, she shares the simple shift that transformed the way she approaches healing. ### In this episode, you'll discover: • Why "How do I fix this?" is the question almost everyone asks after a diagnosis • How fear quietly influences the questions we ask—and the answers we notice • The connection between cognitive bias, neuroplasticity, and your healing mindset • Why your brain naturally looks for evidence to support the questions you're asking • How curiosity can replace fear without dismissing the reality of chronic illness • A practical daily question that can help you build a healthier relationship with your body Whether you're living with lupus, Hashimoto's, rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, MCAS, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), Lyme disease, or another chronic condition, this episode offers a hopeful perspective on moving beyond symptom management and beginning to partner with your body instead of fighting against it. Resources Mentioned: • Watch the Cognitive Bias Series: https://tinyurl.com/cognitivebiasseries • Download the FREE Daily Thrive Guide & Wellness Tracker: https://dailyguide.subscribepage.io/ • Schedule a Healing Breakthrough Call: https://tidycal.com/workwithhollyb/breakthrough-call If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who could use a little more hope on their healing journey. MEDICAL DISCLAIMER The information shared in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your healthcare, medications, supplements, nutrition, or treatment plan. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking it because of something you heard in this episode. Individual health needs and outcomes vary, and the views expressed are those of the host and guests unless otherwise stated.