In this gripping episode, Andrew Biggs interviews Lydia Knight, founder of The She Center, who shares her astonishing journey from being raised in a cult to helping thousands of women heal through neuroscience, emotional deprogramming, and radical truth-telling.

You’ll learn how Lydia overcame trauma, religious control, and a debilitating eating disorder—all by understanding how the brain works and how to intentionally rewire it.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

The shocking truth about Lydia’s upbringing in a religious cult
How she broke free using neuroscience and reprogramming
The real reason affirmations don’t work—and what to do instead
Understanding the Reticular Activating System (RAS)
How to heal in weeks, not decades
Why action—even the smallest—is the antidote to delay

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Why Your Brain Fights Change (and How to Win)
00:01:05 - Kicking Off the Rich Show with Purpose
00:01:46 - Lydia’s Unbelievable Origin Story
00:05:45 - Breaking the Spell: From Fear to Freedom
00:12:53 - Rewiring the Mind: Healing Beyond Survival
00:18:34 - The Brain Science Behind Real Change
00:27:07 - Creating a Tribe That Transforms You
00:33:31 - Parting Wisdom and a Call to Courage

📚 Books Mentioned:

The Untethered Soul – Michael Singer
Stumbling on Happiness – Dan Gilbert
The Gifts of Imperfection – Brené Brown

🌐 Resources:

🎁 Lydia’s resources: https://podcast.theshecenter.org

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From Cult Survivor to Neuro-Healing Coach: Lydia Knight on Rewiring Your Brain for Freedom | The Better Than Rich Show Ep. 212