In today’s episode of Mind Your Own Karma - Beyond TheBandage, we’re joined by Kellan Bacon, a transmasculine, transracial adoptee and holistic practitioner. Kellan shares their powerful journey of navigating life as a queer, trans person and how their experiences shaped their healing work. Through their practice, Kai Ming Holistics, Kellan uses compassionate,trauma-informed, and body-centered approaches to help individuals—especially queer and adopted folks—heal and reclaim their authentic selves.

Kellan blends breathwork, polyvagal theory, parts work, and Root Cause Therapy to support nervous system healing and emotional release. They also dive deep into their own lived experiences as an adoptee and how their personal healing journey influences the work they do with others.

In this episode, we explore topics such as:

How being trans and a transracial adoptee intersects with Kellan's identity and healing journey.

The power of breathwork and somatic practices in navigating trauma and reconnecting with the body.

The importance of authenticity in healing and reclaiming one’s true self.

How Kellan’s spirituality and healing practices have evolved over time, especially with Root Cause Therapy.

And how we can heal from within by tuning in to our bodies and nervous systems.

If you’re someone who’s exploring your identity, dealing with trauma, or interested in alternative healing practices, this episode will leave you with fresh perspectives and actionable insights for your own journey.

Key Takeaways:

• The intersection of adoption, queerness, and trans identity in healing.

• Exploring alternative healing modalities like breathwork, polyvagal theory, and somatic practices.

• The role of authenticity in reclaiming one’s identity and healing from trauma.

• How somatic techniques help to heal your nervous system and access emotional release.

About Kellan Bacon: Kellan is a transmasculine, transracial adoptee from China and the founder of Kai Ming Holistics. They specialize in guiding queer and adopted folks through trauma-informed, body-centered healing using breathwork, polyvagal theory, parts work, and root cause therapy. Kellan’s unique approach combines their own lived experiences with professional knowledge to create a compassionate, holistic space for healing.

Connect with Kellan:

Instagram accounts are: https://www.instagram.com/kellanbacon

and https://www.instagram.com/kaimingholistics

Kellan's Website: https://KaiMingHolistics.as.me/

Somatic Healing Journeys What if the answers you’ve been searching for aren’t outside of you, but within? Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery® helps you access your body’s hidden stories and begin real healing.

Your body remembers what your mind has forgotten. Through Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery®, we listen, we feel, we heal. If your soul’s been whispering for something more… follow the call at https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com/.

Want to be a guest?

If you’re an out-of-the-box healer or someone with a unique perspective on healing—whether through somatic techniques, energy work, trauma-informed care, or any alternative methods—I’d love to hear from you! Reach out if you’re interested in being a guest on Mind Your Own Karma - Beyond The Bandage.

Email: mindyourownkarma@gmail.com

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Mind Your Own Karma is your space for soulful healing and transformation. What started as a journey of self-discovery and adoption awareness has now evolved into something deeper: a podcast for anyone ready to explore out-of-the-box healing modalities, reconnect with their body and spirit, and rewrite their story.
Join host Melissa Brunetti each week for honest conversations with radical healers, powerful tools for self-awareness, and reminders that no matter what you’ve been through…
You are one listen away from a totally different life.

SEASON 4 of Mind Your Own Karma is highlighting the effects of trauma and stress on the body, and talking about all the ways it can be unraveled. Healing is possible, and I believe that among all this juicy information I have for you this season, you'll find the right healing combination for you.

Neuroplastic Symptoms: How Hidden Trauma Can Cause Chronic Pain and Medically Unexplained Symptoms with Dr. David Clarke

Have you ever experienced chronic pain, fatigue, or other mysterious symptoms—only to be told by doctors that everything looks “normal”? If so, you’re not alone. Many people suffer from physical symptoms that don’t show up on standard medical tests, leaving them frustrated and without answers.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. David Clarke, a leading expert in the mind-body connection and a key figure at the Association for Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms (ATNS). We dive deep into how unresolved trauma, stress, and suppressed emotions can manifest as real, debilitating physical symptoms. If you’ve ever been told “It’s all in your head,” this conversation will change the way you think about your health.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ Why modern medicine often overlooks the mind-body connection.

✅ How emotional stress can create very real physical symptoms

✅ The science behind neuroplastic symptoms.

✅ What to do if you think you could be suffering with neuroplastic symptoms.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

🔗 Dr. David Clarke’s Website & Resources:

https://www.symptomatic.me/

🔗 12-Question Neuroplastic Symptoms Self-Quiz:

https://www.symptomatic.me/quiz

🔗 Boulder Back Pain Study:

https://www.symptomatic.me/blog

🎧 Dr. Clarke’s Podcast – "SYMPTOMATIC.ME":https://www.symptomatic.me/podcast

Stay Connected & Get Support

Do you know someone exploring healing in a truly unique way? Mind Your Own Karma is all about transformation—through holistic, alternative, and soul-centered practices.

I’m looking for guests who offer something different:
energy workers, somatic practitioners, intuitive healers, trauma-informed coaches, breathwork facilitators, plant medicine guides, adoptees with a healing journey, and anyone blending science with spirit to help others heal.

If you or someone you know is walking an unconventional path to wholeness and wants to share their wisdom, email me at mindyourownkarma@gmail.com. Your story could be the one that sparks healing for someone else.

Struggling with unexplained symptoms? As a Somatic Mindful Guided Imagery (SMGI) practitioner, I help clients uncover and heal subconscious wounds that may be manifesting as physical distress. If you feel stuck or suspect hidden trauma is holding you back, reach out—I’d love to support you.

https://www.somatichealingjourneys.com/

Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode! Your support helps bring more healing conversations to those who need them.

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At the end of my interviews, I ask my guest a particular question. "What would you like struggling adoptees to know?" This year I included the whole triad or constellation so there are more variations on the question, but all the answers are valuable, and I hope every one of my listners finds just the right message here within.

Thank you so much for sticking with my podcast for three whole years. I am already making plans for Season 4! You are so appreciated!

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We are nearing the end of 2024! With the coming of the new year, it's routine to think about changes we could make to start fresh from the jump.

Today let's chat about what some small changes (and a mind-blowing concept) can do towards bringing the changes we all want to see in our lives. More healing, more peace, self-love, and feeling like we finally found HOME.

I also update you on last week's personal conundrum... and I know you'll want to hear about it.

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Mind Your Own Karma – The Adoption Chronicles Podcast educates listeners on the realities of adoption through the stories of adoptees, birth parents, and adoptive parents. We delve into their journeys, exploring identity, the emotional impacts of adoption, and the complexities that are involved when a child is removed from their biology.



We also tackle tough topics like transracial adoption and adoption ethics, featuring experts and advocates. By sharing these diverse perspectives we hope to not only educate the world, but also give ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠hope and healing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to those deeply affected by adoption trauma.



*** This podcast's mission is on adoption education. If you have an expertise that you think would be beneficial to anyone touched by adoption and would like to be on the podcast, get in touch with me.

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