Why Forcing Healing Backfires (And What Actually Works)
Thu Feb 05 2026
What if healing isn’t about pushing harder — but listening deeper?
In this episode, we explore why stress, trauma, and unprocessed emotion live in the body… and how true healing begins when force stops.
Stress doesn’t just live in your mind — it embeds itself into your body.
In this powerful episode of True Wellness with Doctor D, Dr. Danielle sits down with holistic practitioner Vince Glasser, whose work bridges myofascial release, transcendental meditation, Ayurveda, and consciousness-based healing.
With over three decades of experience, Vince explains why pain, tension, and burnout are often signs of unresolved stress — not mechanical failure. Together, they explore how trauma gets stored in the fascia, why forcing the body backfires, and how awareness, stillness, and nervous system regulation unlock real healing.
This conversation is for anyone who:
Feels “stuck” in their body despite doing all the right thingsIs tired of pushing through pain, stress, or exhaustionWants to heal in a way that feels sustainable, aligned, and wholeAbout Vince Glasser:
Vince Glasser learned Transcendental Meditation in 1993 during a high-stress career as a senior scientist and project manager. He became a New York State–licensed massage therapist in 2009, completed expert-level myofascial release training with John F. Barnes, earned a Master’s degree in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine in 2018, and trained as a TM teacher in Switzerland. His work integrates body, mind, and consciousness to support deep, lasting healing.
5 KEY TAKEAWAYS
Stress and trauma are stored in the body, not just the mind. Pain and tension often reflect unprocessed emotional or nervous system stress.Forcing healing creates more resistance. The body releases when it feels safe — not when it’s pushed.Awareness is a healing tool. Simply bringing attention to the body can initiate profound release.Stillness restores what activity cannot. Deep rest and meditation allow the nervous system to reset in ways sleep alone cannot.Healing is about alignment, not control. When you stop overriding your body, it begins to reorganize itself naturally.Download your FREE TRUE Wellness Checklist here: https://go.drdee.com/checklist
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What if healing isn’t about pushing harder — but listening deeper? In this episode, we explore why stress, trauma, and unprocessed emotion live in the body… and how true healing begins when force stops. Stress doesn’t just live in your mind — it embeds itself into your body. In this powerful episode of True Wellness with Doctor D, Dr. Danielle sits down with holistic practitioner Vince Glasser, whose work bridges myofascial release, transcendental meditation, Ayurveda, and consciousness-based healing. With over three decades of experience, Vince explains why pain, tension, and burnout are often signs of unresolved stress — not mechanical failure. Together, they explore how trauma gets stored in the fascia, why forcing the body backfires, and how awareness, stillness, and nervous system regulation unlock real healing. This conversation is for anyone who: Feels “stuck” in their body despite doing all the right thingsIs tired of pushing through pain, stress, or exhaustionWants to heal in a way that feels sustainable, aligned, and wholeAbout Vince Glasser: Vince Glasser learned Transcendental Meditation in 1993 during a high-stress career as a senior scientist and project manager. He became a New York State–licensed massage therapist in 2009, completed expert-level myofascial release training with John F. Barnes, earned a Master’s degree in Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine in 2018, and trained as a TM teacher in Switzerland. His work integrates body, mind, and consciousness to support deep, lasting healing. 5 KEY TAKEAWAYS Stress and trauma are stored in the body, not just the mind. Pain and tension often reflect unprocessed emotional or nervous system stress.Forcing healing creates more resistance. The body releases when it feels safe — not when it’s pushed.Awareness is a healing tool. Simply bringing attention to the body can initiate profound release.Stillness restores what activity cannot. Deep rest and meditation allow the nervous system to reset in ways sleep alone cannot.Healing is about alignment, not control. When you stop overriding your body, it begins to reorganize itself naturally.Download your FREE TRUE Wellness Checklist here: https://go.drdee.com/checklist Get Dr. Dee’s Dose — private health intelligence for leaders who refuse to burn out. https://go.drdee.com/dose Free. Private. One email a week. Schedule a FREE discovery call with Dr. Dee and our team: https://go.southbaywellness.com/schedule-call Thanks for listening to T.R.U.E. Wellness with Dr. Dee, where we’re redefining health and empowering change. Hosted by Dr. Dee, creator of the T.R.U.E. Wellness Framework, this podcast brings you expert insights, inspiring stories, and actionable strategies to help you thrive. Subscribe, share, and join the conversation! Follow us on social media for more wellness inspiration. Instagram: dr.dee.phd Facebook: dr.dee.z.phd YouTube: @dr.deephd LinkedIn: drdeezanzarovphd TikTok: @dr.dee.phd Website: www.drdee.com Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/@dr.deephd