When I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, it felt like my body had turned on me overnight. But looking back, I realize the warning signs were always there—subtle whispers that I had ignored for years. There were unbelievable cramps, heavy bleeding and clotting, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian disease and other feelings of just being "off." But like many of us, I pushed through. I thought, “I’m just stressed,” or “It’s just life catching up to me.” In reality, my body was begging for attention long before the diagnosis came.

One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned through my journey is how deeply connected unhealed trauma is to illness. For years, I carried unresolved emotional pain—grief, fear, and anxiety—without fully addressing or healing from them. I now believe these unhealed traumas played a significant role in my health crisis. Energy imbalances created by stored trauma don’t just affect our mental health; they manifest physically. Our bodies are incredible at storing emotions, and when we don’t acknowledge or process them, they can show up in unexpected ways—often as illness.

I’m not alone in this realization. Research has increasingly shown that trauma can weaken the immune system and make us more vulnerable to diseases like cancer. That’s why it’s crucial not only to heal physically but to address the emotional and energetic roots of our suffering as well. While doctors treated my cancer with surgery and chemotherapy, healing came from a deeper place. It wasn’t just about removing the disease; it was about healing the wounds I had carried for so long. 

Our bodies are always communicating with us, whether through a small twinge or a serious health crisis. The key is learning to listen before it’s too late. If there’s one thing ovarian cancer taught me, it’s this: Unhealed trauma leaves an imprint. Ignoring it doesn’t make it disappear—it simply buries itself deeper until it demands to be acknowledged. 

So, I ask you, what is your body telling you today?