In this episode of Bonded, Dr. Patty and Lizzie sit down with one of Patty’s most influential teachers and mentors, Trish Magyari, MS, LCPC, C-IAYT—a mindfulness and trauma specialist, MBSR teacher, and researcher whose work has touched countless lives.

Trish shares her own story of turning to mindfulness during a period of illness and pain, and how practices like Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) became a lifeline. She opens up about navigating perfectionism, early trauma, fibromyalgia, and chronic fatigue—and how mindfulness helped her not only cope, but reconnect with her body in a radically different way.

Together, we explore:

• How MBSR supports people living with chronic pain, autoimmune illness, and trauma
• Why mindfulness offers relief even when the body feels like the last place you want to turn
• The importance of trauma-sensitive mindfulness and going at your own pace
• Practical ways to begin, including connecting with nature as a gentle doorway into awareness
• Why “slower is faster” when it comes to healing and self-compassion

If you’ve ever felt at odds with your body—or longed for a kinder, more supportive way to live with pain, stress, or trauma—this conversation is full of wisdom, warmth, and hope.

Join Trish's upcoming virtual MBSR class starting October 17th 2025 learn more at www.sacredtreehouse.org

About Trish Magyari:

Trish is a mindfulness teacher, licensed therapist, and researcher who specializes in trauma-sensitive mindfulness, MBSR for chronic health conditions, and eco-mindfulness. She has trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn and has dedicated her career to helping people find healing through compassionate awareness.