Breaking Free from Within8 Dec 2025

Episode 36: Building Resilience for Lasting Change

In this episode, Prairie Francia breaks down the real foundation of lasting change. You’ll learn why resilience isn’t about willpower—it’s about systems, micro-habits, and environment design. Prairie explains how the nervous system rewires through repetition, safety, and consistency, drawing on insights from neuroscience leaders like Dan Siegel, Bruce Perry, and Louis Cozolino. You’ll also explore one simple Motivational Interviewing question that shifts everything: “If you could change one thing in your environment to make success easier, what would it be?” Prairie shares practical, science-backed strategies and shows how her programs—the 21-Day Breaking Free Challenge, the Clean Body Reboot, and the Empowered Recovery Course—help you build a life that supports lasting transformation.

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https://www.alignmentwithprairieyana.com/empowered-recovery-course-online-coaching

28-Day Clean Body Reboot

https://www.alignmentwithprairieyana.com/the-clean-body-reboot

References:

1. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH): Brain Basics

🔗 https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/educational-resources/brain-basics

2. Stephen Porges — The Polyvagal Theory

https://wwnorton.com/books/9780393707009

3. JAMA Psychiatry — Inflammation & Mental Health Research

https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry

4. Emeran Mayer — Gut–Brain Communication

https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn3071

5. Dr. Bruce D. Perry — What Happened to You?

https://www.what-happened-to-you-book.com

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