272 - Rewiring the Brain: The Power of Affirmations & Creating New Neural Pathways - Part 2

Have you ever found yourself thinking—I’m stuck in old thought patterns, so how do I actually change my mind and heal from past trauma?

On today’s episode of Life Happens with Barb and Michelle, Barb and Michelle continue the conversation in Part 2 of their Rewiring the Brain series, diving deeper into brain health, trauma, and the science of rewiring your mind. Opening up about personal experiences, including Barb navigating the traumatic emotional aftermath of a 33 year marriage and divorce, the mother daughter duo explores how unaddressed life trauma physically impacts the brain and how we can preemptively build resilience

Barb and Michelle break down how self-talk, Claude Steele's self-affirmation theory, and positive repetition physically create new neural pathways in the brain. They unpack why the nervous system prefers familiarity even when it's painful and why positive change can sometimes feel like a threat. From moving out of survival mode into creative growth to practical daily habits that keep the brain sharp, this episode serves as an empowering guide to taking control of your internal narrative, building confidence, and rewiring your brain through repeated practice.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

✨ How unaddressed trauma impacts the brain and how to build resilience through life's biggest changes.

✨ The power of self-talk and self-affirmation theory to physically rewire neural pathways.

✨ Why the brain prioritizes protection in survival mode and how to move into thriving.

✨ How taking action and building confidence creates new evidence for your mind.

✨ Simple daily practices and repetition tools to keep your brain sharp and healthy as you age.

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