Ever been told surgery is your only option for a hernia—and felt deep down there must be another way?
In this episode, Dylan sits down with George Hirst, founder of Comfort Truss, who healed his inguinal hernia naturally after being told it was impossible. George shares the physical, emotional, and practical steps that took him from a painful two-golf-ball bulge to living symptom-free—no mesh, no surgery.
Together they unpack what a hernia really is, why it develops, and the five core factors that often drive it—poor digestion, weak deep-core muscles, pelvic misalignment, emotional tension, and lack of mobility. You’ll learn how to strengthen the transverse abdominis and pelvic floor safely, the role of proper digestion in reducing pressure, and why awareness and breath are key to true recovery.
Whether you’re facing surgery, living with a hernia, or supporting someone who is, this conversation offers grounded hope and actionable tools to help you rebuild strength from the inside out.
ABOUT OUR GUEST: GEORGE HIRST
George Hirst is the founder of Comfort Truss, a company born from his own journey of healing an inguinal hernia naturally. When surgery was presented as his only option, George set out to find another way – developing methods to strengthen his body and support healing while documenting his process to help others do the same.
Frustrated by the bulky, painful belts available, he designed a lightweight, low-profile truss that offered genuine comfort and confidence in daily life. What began as a personal solution has now supported tens of thousands of people worldwide – whether pre-surgery, post-surgery, or pursuing natural recovery.
Through his videos, online program, and the Comfort Truss community, George continues to empower people to take an active, informed, and natural approach to hernia healing.
IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS:
Table of Contents
Understanding What a Hernia Really Is
- The difference between inguinal, femoral, umbilical, and hiatal hernias
- Why most hernias are caused by muscular weakness and pressure — not an actual tear
- The anatomy of the inguinal canal and what “protrusion” really means
Root Causes of Hernia Development
- The five common factors George identified through thousands of cases:
- Gas, bloating, and constipation
- Weakness in the transverse abdominis and obliques
- Poor pelvic posture (anterior pelvic tilt)
- Limited mobility in hips and lower back
- Repressed emotions and chronic tension in the psoas
- How stress, digestion, and posture all interconnect
Strengthening the Core & Healing Naturally
- The importance of developing mind–muscle connection in the lower abdomen
- How to safely train the transverse abdominis and pelvic floor
- Using the Uddiyana Bandha (abdominal vacuum) as a daily practice for internal stability
- Why recovery requires patience, awareness, and gentle consistency
The Role of the Hernia Belt
- How George designed the Comfort Truss after testing every belt on the market
- Why proper support relieves pressure and creates the right conditions for healing
- The difference between support and dependency — using the belt as a healing tool
Diet & Digestion for Hernia Healing
- Why diet is often the fastest way to relieve hernia discomfort
- How to identify foods that cause bloating through elimination testing
- The Ayurvedic view on gas, bloating, and the importance of warm, digestible meals
- How good digestion supports muscle integrity and reduces internal pressure
Emotional & Energetic Healing
- How repressed emotions—especially anger—can manifest as physical weakness
- The role of the psoas muscle in emotional holding patterns
- George’s experience of releasing back pain and hernia symptoms through mind–body awareness
Practical Steps for Prevention & Recovery
- Daily habits to protect and strengthen the pelvic region
- Exercise frequency and recovery: why less is often more
- How to apply these principles whether pre-surgery, post-surgery, or avoiding surgery altogether
RESOURCES:
- Comfort-Truss Website
- A Proactive Approach to Hernia Intervention (Online Program)
- Use code VITALVEDA for a community discount on both the Comfort Truss and the online program
- George Hirst on YouTube
- Book: Healing Back Pain: The Mind–Body Connection by Dr. John Sarno
- Book: The Great Pain Deception by Steve Ozanich
- Vital Veda Online Course: The Essence of Ayurvedic Nutrition – Learn Ayurvedic principles to support digestion and healing (currently 50% off).
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