Today we’d like to introduce you to Tyla Miller.
Hi Tyla, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for sharing your story with us – to start, maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers.
In 2015 my life took an unexpected turn. My youngest brother, Michael, came to visit me that summer, and while asleep on my sofa, he suddenly passed away. His untimely death left an immense pain and rupture in my heart. I felt lost, confused, and angry at the world. I questioned why God would allow this to happen. You see, we had made plans which didn’t include death. We had just discussed new opportunities, vacation spots to explore, new movies and tv series to watch, and future visits with family. I didn’t understand why this had happened to me. I was utterly devastated and didn’t know how to move forward. I was numb, and something died inside me when he left me. To cope, I stuffed my feelings down deep and threw myself into support mode to ensure that my family didn’t have to take on any responsibilities, and I didn’t want my parents to worry about planning the funeral. I wanted them to have the time and space to grieve the loss of their youngest child while I carried the weight. Following the funeral, I felt the need for change. I was working as a consultant and traveling across the country, so I avoided coming home because it was excruciating.
I was traveling on the west coast quite a bit and decided that I was going to relocate to start a new life. I had a few clients in AZ, so I was familiar with the area. I had always enjoyed myself while visiting on business, so in 2016 I decided to take a leap of faith by moving to Paradise Valley, AZ. I was determined to go there and live my best life. At least, that was my intention. As life would have it, my health began to decline shortly after my move to AZ. I became extremely weak and experienced frequent bouts of sickness. I lost interest in hobbies and activities, and soon after that, I fell into a deep depression. I didn’t realize that the long distance and isolation from family and friends would negatively impact my psyche. The desert heat was extreme and significantly different from what I was used to in the Midwest. It wouldn’t be long before I was debilitated and unable to walk for over four months. I gained upwards of 140 pounds. My scale max weight was 320 pounds, so I never knew how much I weighed. I just knew I kept getting heavier. As a result, I felt lost, confused, and defeated because I could not take care of myself. I remember staying in bed for weeks because I didn’t have the strength to move.
I needed assistance to walk due to the excruciating pain I endured every time I stood up. I gathered enough strength to seek medical help, but after performing a gamut of tests, they failed to diagnose me. No one could figure out what was causing my sickness, so after being told they couldn’t find anything wrong with me, they gave me several prescriptions that only made me feel worse. I decided to see a holistic wellness doctor after researching online the various alternative therapies and lab work they performed.
The holistic doctor diagnosed me with an auto-immune condition called Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. This debilitating disease results when the immune system attacks the thyroid (a butterfly-shaped gland in the neck), which I came to find out, was completely destroyed in my case. Although I was finally relieved to understand what was happening to me, I was even more anxious to identify ways to heal my condition. I tried a range of natural herbs and made extreme but healthy dietary changes. I found some relief, but not immediately, and i was still unable to walk without assistance.
A year later, I met a woman that told me to try hydrocolonic therapy. She explained that disease starts in the gut and infiltrates our body through a condition known as leaky gut. The goal was to rid my colon of these toxins so my body could heal. I was so unrecognizable and sick at the time that I was willing to try anything, so I scheduled my first colonic, and immediately afterward, I felt a shift in my thinking. I immediately noticed that my foggy brain lifted, so this was enough to convince me to continue moving forward in the process. I scheduled my second colonic a week later, and immediately after that session, I could walk without assistance. I felt better than I had in a long time, so I kept going. After my third colonic, I was down 17 pounds in three weeks. I couldn’t believe it. I was full of poop! This was life-changing for me, and I was hooked. I continued to get colonics once a month until I started to get more mobility.
About six months into my treatment, I was down 40 pounds, and the pain was manageable. I could walk but I had a slight limp. I knew it would improve in time with continued treatments
While undergoing treatment, I was offered a Leadership position that required me to move back to the St. Louis area. After being gone for 5 years, I was ecstatic to return home to be near friends and family. In September 2021, I arrived back in Saint Louis; however, it didn’t take long for the effects of the pandemic to hit me. I lost several family and friends to the Coronavirus. It didn’t take long for the sickness and depression to resurface. But I was determined to fight it off by restarting my detox treatments again. I was looking to continue the colonic therapy along with additional detox therapies. However, most places offering these services went out of business, and others had waitlists several months out. I desperately wanted to continue my healing journey, so I began to pray for answers. I recalled watching a video YouTube of Dr. Wayne Dyer saying, “Change the way you look at things, and the things you look at will change.” I was immediately inspired and after prayer and meditation, God placed it on my heart to become what I sought, leading me to open Sentiment Sessions. It made the difference between my work and my purpose. I felt a call on my life like nothing I’d ever experienced, so I didn’t hesitate to answer.
I’m naturally an innovator, so I began researching the best techniques, innovative technologies, and therapies to improve gut health and overall well-being. I wanted the best service offering to help others in their wellness journeys while continuing my healing process. In my research, I’ve learned that our environment exposes us to several toxins that will impact our health, so it’s vital that we explore wellness strategies outside of the traditional approaches that we’ve been taught. Sentiment Sessions is all about aligning our mind, body, and spirit, so we approach holistic wellness further by integrating detoxification with mental health aspects, like meditation and knowledge transfer, via our podcast. Sentiment Sessions’ services are nurturing, safe, and statistically proven to work. We offer various wellness modalities to ensure that you get rid of toxins from your body naturally to experience optimal health.
I have spent most of my career in Health and Life Sciences, so I’ve seen it all. I currently hold a Masters degree in Health Management, and I’m in the process of completing my Ph.D. in Psychology (my first love). I’m happy to report that I’m down 120 lbs and feeling great! I’m enjoying the process of healing and living in my purpose. I’m finally living my best life! I’m excited to bring to St. Louis a new way of imagining the spa day, which is from the inside out! I invite all your readers to embark on a transformative journey towards optimal well-being by exploring Sentiment Sessions, the premier destination for holistic wellness.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
I have to admit. I struggled with trying to narrow down my challenges and lessons learned due to there being so many. There were times that I believed that my life couldn’t get any worse off but then it did. I have experienced so much loss, pain and trauma throughout my life but despite these challenges, I have learned so many great things about myself, like my strong determination and courage to fight through adversity.
I realize that this journey of becoming Tyla is evolving daily because I’m learning something new that changes, my whole paradigm and perspective on who I think I am. Now instead of fearing the future, I embrace it with excitement and gratitude. I wake up daily with great expectations and a curious attitude of “oooww, what will today bring!”
I also love the fact that I’m living my life more authentically and challenging myself to pursue my passions, which is one of the reasons I decided to do a podcast. I’m no longer seeking external validation, but embracing and expressing myself the way God has designed me to be.
As you know, we’re big fans of Sentiment Sessions. What can you tell our readers who might not be as familiar with the brand?
Life is all about experiences and Sentiment Sessions is the positive vibe that you’ve been seeking. Nestled in a warm, peaceful, and inviting space, this is your go to place to let go, relax, and align your mind, body and spirit.
Sentiment Sessions offers the service and comfort that enables you to practice the self care that we so often neglect. The sessions are designed to meet the needs of those who demand the very best.
Upon entering your senses will pickup on the beautiful energy that embodies this space. Pulling you into your journey of restoration and healing.
We offer the latest innovation in holistic wellness in a serene, peaceful, and beautiful environment; the sessions provide a positive vibrational experience for the mind, body, and spirit.
Our services include:
– HydroColonic Therapy
– Yoni & Lingam Steam/Rinse
– Acupuncture
– Foot Detox
– Massage Therapy
– Meditation Classes
– Wellness Detox Bar
The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?
Along with many others, the pandemic took a toll on my physical and mental health due to loss, isolation, fear, uncertainty, and grief. There were many days that I felt I was living in a different reality which left me feeling hopeless and helpless. The widespread economic disruptions, lockdowns, travel restrictions, and social distancing measures affected us all; however, for me the pandemic highlighted the importance of building self resilience and becoming more vulnerable with myself. It was during this time that I had my spiritual awakening and learned so much about myself both great and the not so good sides of myself. The crisis emphasized the need to prioritize my spiritual and mental well-being. As a result, I began to to understand the importance of letting go and being the moment. “Be still and know” Psalms 46:10.
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