SelfHealers Soundboard Chapter 6: The Power of Belief
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Jun 6, 2021 This podcast explores the formation of beliefs in childhood, the impact of childhood experiences on beliefs, and how beliefs shape our perception. It also discusses the power of choice and perspective, as well as navigating familial closeness in stressful situations.
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Thoughts Become Bodily Truths
- Repeated thoughts become embodied truths because neural and bodily systems adapt to practiced thinking.
- The more we think something, the more our brain, nervous system, and cells make it our default.
Family Messaging Shaped Stress Lens
- Nicole describes her family's recurring message: "there's always something happening," which taught her life is stressful.
- Her father's line, "I woke up so the rest of the day is downhill," reinforced a protective, anxious worldview.
Smallness And Reassurance From Mother
- Jenna recalls her mother saying, "It's okay if you're a medium," which hinted that smaller is better and shaped her body image.
- She also internalized her mother's repeated reassurance that "everything will be okay," creating a deep sense of eventual safety.