The Power of Pause

Jesse: We talked about the body. We got into the mind. Once people start to take care of those areas and start to gain control, where can they go from there? Nicole: For a lot of us, that means even just pauses in our day to begin to factor ourselves in instead of just habitually responding or reacting or showing up in service of this relationship. That looks like for me, before I pick up a phone call, before I even say yes, to a proposition, event or whatever it may or may not be, I drop in to me. How much energy do you have Nicole right now? How are you doing emotionally? Do you feel tired, exhausted,

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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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