Exploring the Boundaries of Positive Thinking in Manifestation

Think positive, hold the frequency, pretend you already have it…And it’ll just show up. Right? Not quite. It’s time to set the record straight. In this episode, Jessica, Lacy, and Janelle dive into the common misconceptions around manifestation, like Lucky Girl Syndrome, affirmations, and vision boards—and reveal why surface-level tools often leave people stuck, frustrated, and wondering what they’re doing wrong in manifestation. You’ll hear Janelle’s story of hustling to manifest her dream office until she surrendered, unblocked, and received something better than she imagined. Lacy reflects on exploring spiritual techniques for years before creating a method that actually works because it actually changes you. Jessica unpacks how she went from clinging to her dream home vision board to manifesting a deeply aligned space by focusing on how she wanted to feel instead of what it had to look like. 

The big takeaway? True manifestation requires more than wishful thinking—it requires subconscious rewiring, nervous system healing, and aligned action. And the TBM process (and this episode)  give you the tools to do just that. Your real manifestation journey starts here.

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In This Episode We Talk About:

• Why Lucky Girl Syndrome only scratches the surface of true manifestation
• The neuroscience behind deep imaginings vs. daily affirmations
• Why vision boards alone don’t reprogram your subconscious
• How the TBM process accelerates results through theta state learning
• Real-life stories about overcoming lack, attachment, and control
• Why quick hacks often fail without deeper energetic work
• The power of community in expanding your belief system
• Using AI and Pinterest as tools for subconscious expansion
• The therapeutic perspective on bypassing and deep integration
• Rewriting old belief systems from childhood developmental stages
• The importance of feeling vs. faking in writing future desires
• When to surrender, and how that speeds up manifestations
• How emotional, physical, and spiritual transformation works in TBM
• The key triangle: Unblock, Expand, Take Aligned Action
• How TBM's tools are a train—not a boat—toward your desired reality

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HOW TO MANIFEST by Lacy Phillips 

(with exercises by Jessica Gill)

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The Expanded Podcast, from To Be Magnetic™ (TBM), is the leading manifestation podcast rooted in neuroscience, psychology, and energetics. Hosted by TBM’s Chief Content Officer Jessica Gill, with monthly appearances from founder Lacy Phillips, Expanded is where science and the mystical meet to help you manifest in the most grounded, practical, and life-changing way.

At TBM, we’ve redefined manifestation through Neural Manifestation™—our proven, science-backed method developed with neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart. This process helps you reprogram limiting beliefs at the subconscious level so you can create the life most aligned with your authenticity.

Each week, we take you inside the TBM practice to help you expand your subconscious to believe what you desire is possible. Through expert interviews, thought leader conversations, TBM teachings, and real member success stories, you’ll learn how to:
 – Rewire your subconscious mind and step into your worth
 – Heal your inner child and integrate shadow work
 – Set boundaries, strengthen intuition, and reclaim self-worth
 – Manifest relationships, careers, abundance, and experiences that align with your true self

With over than 40 million downloads and a global community in over 100 countries, Expanded has become the gold standard in manifestation content. Think of it as your weekly practice for expanding your mind, believing what you want is possible, and manifesting the life you’re meant to live.

Past guests include leading voices such as Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, Jenna Zoe, Martha Beck, Dr. Joe Dispenza, Dr. Gabor Maté, Mark Groves, and Brianna Wiest.

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