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This episode is deeply inspiring. It's about how a health crisis often a moment of fear can become the catalyst for a whole new way of living. Our guest is Chanel Boal, a woman whose life took a major turn in 2014 when her health began to decline. But rather than surrender to that moment, she made a decision that changed everything.
Today, Chanel is a Wellness Specialist in alternative education, a certified personal trainer, a six-time NPC national bodybuilding qualifier, and holds a Masters in Social Work with a concentration in Community Mental Health. She lives and breathes a holistic wellness lifestyle and she’s here to share how it all began.
Episode Description:
What if your greatest health crisis was actually your wake-up call? In this transformative episode of the Larson Health Podcast, Kim Larson sits down with Chanel Boal to explore how chronic illness pushed her into a powerful journey of holistic healing. From competitive bodybuilding to therapeutic work with foster youth, Chanel’s story is a masterclass in resilience, self-awareness, and learning to listen to your body.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in survival mode or doubted your ability to change—this episode offers the spark you need to begin again.
Key Takeaways:
Health crises can be turning points: Diagnosed with recurring shingles at 24, Chanel turned to holistic wellness when traditional medicine offered only suppression, not healing.
Holistic healing involves six dimensions: Chanel uses the SPICES model—Social, Physical, Intellectual, Cognitive, Emotional, Spiritual—to guide balanced well-being.
Veganism helped her calm inflammation: Transitioning to a plant-based, alkaline diet led to a dramatic reduction in shingles outbreaks, which previously occurred monthly.
Movement fosters reconnection: Strength training helped Chanel rebuild trust with her body and develop a mind–muscle connection that deepened her self-awareness.
Mindset and discipline are daily practices: Healing isn’t a destination, it’s a habit—and it requires both grace and consistency.
Therapy was a key to emotional release: Chanel emphasizes that suppressed childhood emotions can manifest physically. Weekly therapy gave her tools to process, not just cope.
Spirituality offers grounding: Her Catholic faith and belief in divine guidance anchor her in purpose and peace—especially in moments of uncertainty.
Healing is personal and non-linear: Chanel empowers others to document their own SPICES wellness dimensions and discover what works for their unique body and life.
Wellness isn’t trendy—it’s timeless: True healing honors ancient wisdom, personal agency, and the body’s innate ability to restore balance.
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