The Importance of Family in Healing

Watch the full video interview on YouTube here: https://bit.ly/509drnicolelepera

Dr. Nicole LePera (IG: @the.holistic.psychologist) is a clinical psychologist and #1 New York Times bestselling author.

In private practice, she often found herself frustrated by the limitations of traditional psychotherapy. Wanting more for her patients and herself, Nicole began a journey to develop a united philosophy of mental, physical, and spiritual health that equips people with the tools necessary to heal themselves.

Nicole is the creator of the #SelfHealers movement where people from around the world are joining together in a community to take healing into their own hands.

Stick around and learn how to become a master of your mental health. It's gonna take work, it's gonna be hard but it'll be worth it!

In this episode, we discuss:

• The journey of self-discovery
• Nicole's need for external validation growing up
• The state of disconnection
• Why Nicole felt disempowered and stuck
• What is nervous system dysregulation?
• Are you checked out?
• Reconnecting with our emotions
• Discovering your authentic self
• The desire to be loved
• What happens when we're stuck in a fight or flight response?
• Were you raised by an emotionally attached parent?
• Physical manifestations of living in a traumatized body
• The discomfort of change
• The roles we play in relationships
• Creating space and boundaries with family
• Becoming conscious to ourselves
• The physiological benefits of coasting on autopilot
• The state of observation vs. hyper-analyzing thinking
• Understanding conscious thoughts
• Notice your thoughts
• Learn how to feel safe in your body
• The body is in communication with the mind
• Acknowlege you need emotional support
• What lights you up?

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Related links:

Dr. Nicole LePera - How to Meet Your Self (book)

Dr. Nicole LePera's website (The Holistic Psychologist)

Follow Dr. Nicole LePera on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Listen or watch Dr. Nicole LePera previously on TUHP (episode #466)

Dr. Nicole LePera - How to Do the Work (book)

SelfHealers Soundboard hosted by Dr. Nicole LePera and Jenna Weakland

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