Episode 29: How to Do the Work: Re-parenting, Fawning, People-Pleasing, Trauma Bonds & More with Dr. Nicole LePera

Mar 18, 2021

01:18:19

In this jam-packed episode, Lindsey and The Holistic Psychologist, Dr. Nicole LePera...

discuss the new release of Dr. Nicole's new book, How to Do the Work
discuss inner child work and how to re-parent ourselves
disclose the part of the brain that only allows us to "see" confirmatory evidence of our limiting beliefs
reveal a question that, if answered with radical honesty, will bring us back to awareness every time
share why people, particularly with anxiety, struggle to chill, remain calm, and just "be" even though they truly want to
talk about emotional addiction — becoming so used to a dysregulated nervous system state that a non-activated state is unbearably uncomfortable and agitating
discuss the spectrum of nervous system dysregulation and how to create safety for ourselves
talk about early childhood development and attachment
share why it’s important to slowly expand our windows of tolerance
discuss the fawn trauma response, conflict avoidance, and dysfunctional family dynamics
talk about Dr. Nicole’s 2-step process for change
discuss boundaries, people-pleasing, and creating healthier relationships by showing up authentically