“I am so blessed and grateful that I was ... shown a path that even a lifetime of injury can be healed.”

Louisa lived with pain for 20 years after a traumatic cycling accident left her with severe injuries. Surgery and rehabilitation helped, but she never felt fully healed. More than the physical pain, she was haunted by the memory; replaying the moment of impact again and again.

Attending her first retreat with Dr Joe, Louisa had a breakthrough when she realized she had been living as a victim. Inspired, she immersed herself in the work. One afternoon, she was walking along the beach listening to Dr Joe’s book, You Are the Placebo. Suddenly, pain gripped her body – and she was overcome with anxiety. She realized she had stopped at the exact spot where the accident had happened.

A chill ran through her as she realized the power of that place was subsiding – along with the pain. The memory that had ruled her life for 20 years began to fade. Louisa finally felt free – and healed.

Recorded at the Marco Island Week Long Advanced Retreat in 2024