Rewrite Your Diagnosis: What This Therapist Wants Every Woman to Know

In this inspiring episode of Soma Says, Dr. Soma Mandal interviews Virginia “Gin” Oman — a transformational expert, licensed clinical mental health counselor, certified life coach, personal trainer, and harp therapist. Diagnosed with progressive multiple sclerosis in the late 1980s and told she’d never walk again, Gin rebuked expectations. She used the healing power of the mind-body connection, movement, music, and intuition to reclaim her life — going from wheelchair-bound to cycling and eventually serving as the MS Association’s National Ambassador.

 

🌟 Topics Covered

• Resilience and defying the odds

• Mind-body healing, intuition, and small daily steps

• Sound and movement therapy for trauma and chronic illness

• Building a life of purpose and inspiring hope

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro & Disclaimer
00:53 – Meet Virginia "Gin" Oman
01:19 – Gin's Journey with MS
04:35 – Intuition & Overcoming Adversity
09:39 – Crafting a Unique Therapeutic Practice
11:21 – Music & Movement as Medicine
18:10 – Therapy’s Triumphs & Trials
22:29 – Learning to Ride Again
26:05 – Becoming a Voice for Hope
26:40 – Inner Voice & Small Shifts
28:49 – From Ashes to Flight
29:27 – Writing for Healing
30:48 – The Joy of Helping Others
34:26 – Daily Rituals for Balance
35:52 – Gratitude & Nature’s Role
41:42 – Engaging the Audience
42:10 – Final Thoughts + Contact Info

👥 Connect & Learn More

Virginia “Gin” Oman

• Instagram: @virginiaomanofficial 

• Website: virginiaoman.com

Dr. Soma Mandal aka "Dr. Soma"

• Instagram: @drsomamandalmd 

• Website: somamandalmd.com