145: Pain, Stress, and Adaptation with a Navy Search & Rescue Diver Ft. Michael Roviello

Jan 30, 2023

Michael Roviello is a former U.S. Navy helicopter rescue swimmer, combat search and rescue crewman, and anti-submarine warfare operator. Michael found the Wim Hof Method, using cold water, breathing exercises, and a change in his mindset, as a tool for self-healing. Using cold-water therapy, breathwork, and sauna, Michael sees great results in pain management, inflammation, clarity, peace of mind, energy, and resilience.

In this episode, Michael shares his incredible story about how he was introduced to an alternative healing practice through connection to the environment. He tells us how these practices have helped him recover from a neck injury and his emotional state. Listen to this podcast to learn more about mind-body wellness and natural body mechanisms.

Key Highlights:

[00:01 - 02:26] Opening Segment

• The backstory of why Michael eventually engaged in the Wim Hof Method.
• He also learned the connection between psychosomatic pain and physical pain through a book.

[02:27 - 11:21] Understanding Body-Mind Connection

• He started to practice self-care, and explore mental and emotional things that he wasn’t comfortable discussing in the past.
• He started to learn the connection between the emotional body, mental state, and brain waves.
• Michael shares some advice for those encountering low back pain, shoulder pain, or chronic pain.

[11:22 - 23:43] Vulnerability Is Power

• Working on your trauma is a good strategy
• Michael talks about the importance of showing one true self, moving forward, and accepting those traumatic encounters.

 

 

Key Quotes:

“You can't hide from stress, but you can train for stress.” - Michael Roviello

“I just think stuffing things away in your pocket and forgetting about them and trying to pretend that they don't bother you or that they're not affecting you anymore is not a good strategy.” - Michael Roviello

“Vulnerability is power.” - Michael Roviello

Here’s Michael’s website to learn more about mind-body connections to optimize your health.

https://www.optimyze.me/

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