In this episode, Mark sits down with Ashleigh Di Lello for a jaw-dropping conversation about the power of the nervous system, the mind-body connection, and what it really takes to heal from the inside out. Ashleigh shares her extraordinary journey—from being told she wouldn’t live past her teens, to becoming a world-class dancer, to fighting through chronic pain and nearly losing her life again. What brought her back wasn’t just medicine—it was rewiring her brain, facing unresolved trauma, and stepping into radical self-trust. We explore how the stories we’re told (and tell ourselves) shape our biology, and how healing isn’t about perfection—it’s about learning to work with your nervous system, not against it. This one is raw, inspiring, and a masterclass in turning pain into purpose.
Ashleigh Di Lello is the founder and creator of Bio Emotional Healing®, a revolutionary method based in neuroscience that helps her clients around the world finally break free from emotional trauma, limiting beliefs, anxiety, and the effects of chronic pain and illness. Despite being told by doctors she wouldn’t live past her teenage years, she refused to give up and discovered the secret to rewiring the brain-body connection. She became an elite athlete, TV & Broadway star, entrepreneur, Brain Coach, and keynote speaker.
0:00 Intro
5:49 Neurotransmitters and Personal Journey
9:16 Overcoming Chronic Pain
13:34 Personal Health Struggles and PTSD Realization
17:49 Overcoming a Dire Prognosis
23:02 Rare Viral Infection Diagnosis
26:30 Beliefs and Neuroscience
30:25 Overcoming Physical Challenges
34:32 Returning to Dance and Gratitude
39:10 Brain and Heart Coherence
43:31 Placebo Effect in Medicine
47:07 Power of Belief and Mind-Body Connection
52:11 Impact of External Programming on Our Brains
56:41 Dancing and Physical Strain
1:00:23 Impact of Health Issues on Family Dynamics
1:04:26 Personal Experience with Surgery
1:09:24 Criticism in the Digital Age
1:13:53 Perfectionism and Safety
1:18:26 Self-abandonment and Illness
1:22:52 Social Media’s Impact on Daily Life
1:26:56 Surrendering and Control
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