In life’s tapestry, some threads are woven with challenges, resilience, and profound self-discovery. Kendall’s story is one of these remarkable journeys—a transformation from physical and emotional upheaval to a life of stability, healing, and purpose. Her heartfelt conversation on The Sweetest Little Life podcast invites us into her world, where her current slower-paced life in Portland contrasts starkly with the whirlwind of her past.
Kendall’s path to becoming a womb worker—a healer specializing in prenatal and postpartum care, pelvic health, and hormonal wellness—was anything but linear. Living in the serene mountain town of Nevada City, she found her passion for helping others through deeply personal trials, including an ectopic pregnancy, a life-altering car accident, and a Crohn’s disease diagnosis.
These experiences ignited her dedication to energy healing, somatics, and functional medicine. Kendall shares how these tools not only transformed her own life but now form the foundation of her care for others.
Transformative Challenges: A Catalyst for Healing
Kendall’s journey began with intense physical and emotional challenges that served as catalysts for change. Her car accident awakened new psychic sensitivities, her Crohn’s disease diagnosis spurred an in-depth exploration of gut health, and her ectopic pregnancy deepened her understanding of the womb’s emotional and physical significance.
During her recovery, she discovered the importance of holistic approaches, such as:
- Castor Oil Packs: To support detoxification and reduce inflammation.
- Manual Pelvic Therapy: To restore connection and balance within the pelvic region.
- Gut Health Awareness: Recognizing the link between the digestive system, hormones, and overall wellness.
These methods became not just tools for healing but the cornerstones of her work.
Finding Spiritual Anchors
In addition to physical healing, Kendall embraced spiritual practices like Vedic astrology and pujas, which became her guiding lights during dark times. These rituals aligned her life in magical, unexpected ways—leading to stability, a supportive partner, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Integrating Emotional and Physical Healing
One of Kendall’s most profound insights is the interconnectedness of emotional and physical health. Often, people focus on one at the expense of the other, but true healing requires addressing both.
For instance, understanding the gut-brain connection is essential: the health of your gut influences your nervous system, hormones, and emotions. Kendall highlights the value of practices like tracking your menstrual cycle to reconnect with your body and its rhythms.
She encourages starting small:
- Place your hands over your pelvic area in the morning.
- Focus on subtle sensations.
- Avoid jumping into advanced or oversexualized practices, especially if you’ve experienced trauma.
This gentle approach allows for safe, effective healing without re-traumatization.
The Role of Professional Support
Kendall emphasizes the importance of working with knowledgeable practitioners for both physical and emotional healing. Whether you’re managing hormonal imbalances like PCOS or fibroids, or processing deep emotional trauma, professional guidance can provide a blend of science and somatic wisdom.
Her dual approach merges manual therapies—such as jaw work, abdominal massage, and pelvic healing—with functional medicine diagnostics to uncover root causes and foster holistic wellness.
Embracing Balance and Joy
Kendall’s philosophy celebrates the integration of joy, play, and connection alongside the hard work of processing pain. Healing isn’t about living in extremes but about finding a gray area—a place where curiosity, resilience, and community coexist.
By creating a supportive space, Kendall empowers her clients to explore every facet of healing—physical, emotional, and spiritual.
Start Your Own Healing Journey
Inspired by Kendall’s story? Here are some actionable steps to begin your path:
- Track Your Cycle: Journal your symptoms, emotions, and sensations throughout the month.
- Daily Connection Practice: Spend a few quiet minutes each morning focusing on your pelvic area and breathing deeply.
- Seek Professional Guidance: Find a practitioner who blends functional medicine with somatic healing tailored to your needs.
- Explore Functional Medicine: Address underlying issues like gut health and hormonal imbalances through diagnostics and holistic care.
Connect with Kendall
If you’re ready to take the next step, Kendall offers both in-person sessions in Nevada City and online consultations. Her specialties include prenatal and postpartum care, somatic practices, and functional medicine.
Follow her journey and learn more about her work on Instagram at @mysteryofshe.
Your healing journey is uniquely yours, but it’s never too late to begin. With the right support, a balanced approach, and an open heart, you can reconnect with your body and reclaim your health.
About Kendall: Kendall Frey is a Somatic Womb Practitioner, Functional Medicine Practitioner, and trauma-informed Doula dedicated to helping women reclaim their aliveness, vitality, and depth of intimacy. She integrates somatic healing, functional health, and womb wisdom to support women at every stage of life.
Her work bridges womb and pelvic care, nervous system support, and hormonal and gut health, offering a holistic approach to healing. Kendall is passionate about preparing the body for conception, supporting postpartum recovery, and helping women integrate their birth experiences while deepening their connection to the womb, heart, and spirit.
Kendall believes that healing begins in the body, creating space for profound love, health, and transformation.
Connect with Kendall at:
https://www.kendallnichole.com/
https://www.instagram.com/mysteryofshe/
Watch the podcast episode below! And listen to other episodes here.