58. when your health feels out of control (a guided meditation)

58. when your health feels out of control (a guided meditation)

How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober when their bodies seem to be working against them? This calming episode of Angels Anonymous offers a guided meditation for anyone whose health feels chaotic, confusing, or downright scary. Host Vanessa Persephone, a yoga instructor and integrative health coach in recovery, speaks directly to those dealing with autoimmune issues, hormone imbalances, chronic pain, mental health struggles and the heavy fog of not knowing what’s going on in their body.

Instead of her usual intro, tarot pull, and chat, she creates "just a space for you to land". You’ll be gently led to get cosy, place a hand on your heart and belly, and notice your physical sensations without judging them. Vanessa then invites you to imagine a circle of your inner parts: the one that feels ashamed, the one that’s confused, the one that’s terrified of what happens if things don’t get better.

Rather than pushing these voices away, she encourages you to give them space and compassion. A key message runs through the meditation: "You are doing the absolute best with what you have right now." From there, she guides a moment of surrender, letting go of the pressure to control the healing timeline and leaning into the idea that you are held by something greater than yourself.

Vanessa closes by reading a loving prayer from Louise Hay’s *You Can Heal Your Life*, repeating the phrase "I love myself" as a kind of balm for those who feel like their body has betrayed them. It’s tender, spiritual, and designed to be replayed whenever you feel lost, hopeless, or tempted to shut off.

If your health struggles are feeding your urge to escape or numb out, this meditation might be a gentle place to pause and breathe—are you ready to give yourself that softness for a few minutes?