Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast

If your struggles with alcohol, procrastination or perfectionism have made it difficult for you to maintain a healthy size for your body, Rebecca Thomas has news for you.  As the founder of Not Another Diet, an effective, no-diet method for sustained weight loss and well-being, she shares some of the same frustrations with the incomplete (and often just plain bad) advice being sold on the market today.   Rebecca is a lifetime entrepreneur devoted to helping others free themselves from shame and have the life they imagine for themselves.  She’s currently focused on teaching a new and better way to think about weight and personal health.   And she’s here this week to share some of her new and better way with you.   You don’t want to miss:   How environmental constraints are probably playing a large role in your struggle for sustainable health habits The cascade effect of a single shift in the systems of your daily life Common sources of Energetic Misdirection in weight loss habits (are you struggling with any of these?)   PLUS, what you can focus on instead of the overly-hyped calories in, calories out (and no, it’s not macros either).    Links and resources: Find Rebecca Thomas online at https://rebeccathomas.co/ and sign up for her email list to be notified as soon as her new *free* training is available Get a Daily Brain Block Buster delivered right to your inbox every M-F to help you get past the brain blocks keeping you stuck on groundhog day so you can take action and move the needle in your business.  Sign up at https://carolynrobistow.net/daily  Download your free body scan meditation so you can take the first step toward subcortical healing https://carolynrobistow.net/bodyscan  Join the waitlist for Optimized AF Academy https://carolynrobistow.net/optimizedaf  Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Mistaken Moderation e-Book - Download for free now Find a Brainspotting practitioner near you: https://brainspotting.com/directory/ UK-specific directory: https://www.bspuk.co.uk/therapists/ ​​Free Biolateral Music https://youtu.be/Eu_kSaFzSR0 Brainspotting by Dr. David Grand https://amzn.to/3AvtiNK  

If you’ve ever tried Brainspotting on your own and wondered if you were doing it right or wondered if it was really as simple as it sounds, this episode is for you.  In it, I discuss the nuanced differences between self-brainspotting and Self-led brainspotting.  I also share some updates that have been happening behind the scenes over here at Brain Unblocked.    You don’t want to miss:   Why I went on indefinite leave of absence from my thriving private therapy practice. My new course for already-optimized AF entrepreneurs who feel stalled out by perfectionism and procrastination The small but mighty difference between self-brainspotting and being Self-led   PLUS, how multiple approaches to wellness can combine when there is truly no territory on healing.    Links and resources: Get a Daily Brain Block Buster delivered right to your inbox every M-F to help you get past the brain blocks keeping you stuck on groundhog day so you can take action and move the needle in your business.  Sign up at https://carolynrobistow.net/daily  Download your free body scan meditation so you can take the first step toward subcortical healing https://carolynrobistow.net/bodyscan  Mistaken Moderation e-Book - Download for free now Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Find a Brainspotting practitioner near you: https://brainspotting.com/directory/ UK-specific directory: https://www.bspuk.co.uk/therapists/ ​​Free Biolateral Music https://youtu.be/Eu_kSaFzSR0 Brainspotting by Dr. David Grand https://amzn.to/3AvtiNK The Curious Voyage by Cynthia Schwartzberg https://a.co/d/j5x9sCk Internal Family Systems Therapy, Second Edition by Richard C. Schwartz and Martha Sweezy https://a.co/d/ctkPB3f  

If you love efficiency as much as I do then this episode is a must-listen.  Why waste 31 days of a solid Dry January neglecting your deep brain when you can uplevel those 31 days to skyrocket your results and end up with a real change when it comes to your drinking habits.  You don’t want to miss:   The reason a traditional dry january is like hiding dirty laundry Why it’s so hard to say no when offered a drink even though you KNOW it’ll end in groundhog day What you can do to uplevel your dry january if you want real change in your drinking habit   PLUS, download my free e-book Mistake Moderation to learn the 4 biggest mistakes I see people making at the end of Dry January when they want to go back to drinking a moderate amount.     Links and resources: Mistaken Moderation e-Book - Download for free now Get a Daily Brain Block Buster delivered right to your inbox every M-F to help you get past the brain blocks keeping you stuck on groundhog day so you can take action and move the needle in your business.  Sign up at https://carolynrobistow.net/daily  Download your free body scan meditation so you can take the first step toward subcortical healing https://carolynrobistow.net/bodyscan  Join the waitlist for Optimized AF Academy https://carolynrobistow.net/optimizedaf  Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Find a Brainspotting practitioner near you: https://brainspotting.com/directory/ UK-specific directory: https://www.bspuk.co.uk/therapists/ ​​Free Biolateral Music https://youtu.be/Eu_kSaFzSR0 Brainspotting by Dr. David Grand https://amzn.to/3AvtiNK

If you are going into this holiday season with trepidation and wondering whether or not you’ll be able to keep your sober streak going, or if you’re worried that the success you’ve had with moderation will fly out the window at the annual holiday party, then this episode is for you. You don’t want to miss:   The number one mistake I made (and see others make) when it comes to trying to stop after 1 or 2 drinks. The neuroscience behind why your “stop” button is broken when it comes to leaving the holiday party without over-doing the eggnog.   The 3-part formula for making it easier on yourself to feel in control around alcohol.    PLUS, download my free e-book Mistake Moderation to learn the 4 biggest mistakes I see people making when they try to white-knuckle their way through drinking less over the holidays.     Links and resources: Mistaken Moderation e-Book - Download for free now Get a Daily Brain Block Buster delivered right to your inbox every M-F to help you get past the brain blocks keeping you stuck on groundhog day so you can take action and move the needle in your business.  Sign up at https://carolynrobistow.net/daily  Download your free body scan meditation so you can take the first step toward subcortical healing https://carolynrobistow.net/bodyscan  Join the waitlist for Optimized AF Academy https://carolynrobistow.net/optimizedaf  Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Find a Brainspotting practitioner near you: https://brainspotting.com/directory/ UK-specific directory: https://www.bspuk.co.uk/therapists/ ​​Free Biolateral Music https://youtu.be/Eu_kSaFzSR0 Brainspotting by Dr. David Grand https://amzn.to/3AvtiNK

Explore how brainspotting can be used as a resource during the holiday season for self-control and dealing with grief. Learn about the different ways brainspotting can help therapists and coaches uplevel their business. Discover strategies for utilizing brainspotting to maintain stability and creativity during the festive period.

If you’ve been trying unsuccessfully to find the right time management technique or to work your way up to “imperfect action” for over 2 months but still feel stalled out in your productivity, this episode is for you.  I’ll walk you step by step through my flow chart to decide on the exact right action for you to take based on where you’re stuck.    You don’t want to miss:   What I’ve learned from my time spent gathering data about you as a business owner over the past 3 weeks The 3 decisions to make to help you get unstuck in your productivity How to know the extent of your brain block using a simple subcortical temperature technique   PLUS, I accidentally give away some of the contents included in my new brain-based system for helping stalled out entrepreneurs become balanced business owners.    Links and resources: My direct email: carolynrobistowconsulting@gmail.com  Katie Read’s Therapist Holiday Party: www.therapistholidayparty.com Get a Daily Brain Block Buster delivered right to your inbox every morning to help you get past the brain blocks keeping you stuck on groundhog day so you can take action and move the needle in your business.  Sign up at https://carolynrobistow.net/daily  Download your free body scan meditation so you can take the first step toward subcortical healing https://carolynrobistow.net/bodyscan  Mistaken Moderation e-Book - Download for free now at https://carolynrobistow.net/mistakes Join the waitlist for Optimized AF Academy https://carolynrobistow.net/optimizedaf  Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Find a Brainspotting practitioner near you: https://brainspotting.com/directory/ UK-specific directory: https://www.bspuk.co.uk/therapists/ ​​Free Biolateral Music https://youtu.be/Eu_kSaFzSR0 Brainspotting by Dr. David Grand https://amzn.to/3AvtiNK

Delve into breaking mental blocks and unlocking creativity without relying on self-control. Explore how emotions impact self-control, and learn about the Brain Spotting method for habit change beyond self-control. Join the Therapist Holiday Party for professional growth and income opportunities.

Even once we get healthy in our relationship with alcohol, there’s often more work to do on the unhealed wounds we have (that maybe either came about with alcohol or they were something you used alcohol to try and avoid).  Whatever the case, it’s important to be honest with yourself about your own level of need for deeper work.  In this episode, Jennyfer does an amazing job of taking something as abstract as complex trauma and sharing it in a way that will help you decide whether or not there’s deeper work to be done for yourself.     Here’s Jennyfer’s bio in her own words: I'm a LPC in private practice in Texas, specializing in trauma but more specifically complex trauma. I work a lot with childhood sexual abuse and perinatal trauma and loss. I am certified in brainspotting and hope to begin working towards becoming a consultant in the next year or two. I've also completed a 6 month intensive with Deb Dana in Applied Polyvagal Theory and also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional through the Trauma International Institute. I am also opening a trauma center (Selah Trauma Counseling Center) at the beginning of 2023 in Wichita Falls with the aim to become an all encompassing center for trauma services.   You don’t want to miss:   How trauma can be connected to Groundhog Day drinking habits The common signs and symptoms of complex trauma, especially if you’re a perfectionist or high achiever What is the Polyvagal Theory and how does it connect to Brainspotting?   PLUS, I read my favorite excerpt from Jennyfer’s new book: Through My Eyes - Letters to My Clients [You], available on Amazon.    Links and resources: Selah Trauma Counseling Center: www.selahtraumacc.com Jennyfer Rosado: www.jennyferrosado.com Jennyfer’s new book: Through My Eyes - Letters to My Clients [You], available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Through-My-Eyes-Letters-Clients-ebook/dp/B0BGXNJTC3/ref=sr_1_1?crid=ZWBZ6GKQKOVQ&keywords=through+my+eyes%3A+letters+to+my+clients+by+jennyfer+rosado&qid=1665781854&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjI1IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=through+my+eyes+letters+to+my+clients+by+jennyfer+rosado%2Caps%2C77&sr=8-1 Get a Daily Brain Block Buster delivered right to your inbox every M-F to help you get past the brain blocks keeping you stuck on groundhog day so you can take action and move the needle in your business.  Sign up at https://carolynrobistow.net/daily  Download your free body scan meditation so you can take the first step toward subcortical healing https://carolynrobistow.net/bodyscan  Join the waitlist for Optimized AF Academy https://carolynrobistow.net/optimizedaf  Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Find a Brainspotting practitioner near you: https://brainspotting.com/directory/ UK-specific directory: https://www.bspuk.co.uk/therapists/ ​​Free Biolateral Music https://youtu.be/Eu_kSaFzSR0 Brainspotting by Dr. David Grand https://amzn.to/3AvtiNK

Learn how to navigate shame and over-drinking with the Optimize Method. Discover tips for overcoming setbacks in alcohol consumption and embracing moderation. Explore the power of brain spotting in managing shame and improving personal development.

If you’re stuck on the Groundhog Day Cycle of Shame, change is as simple as stepping off that cycle and finding the actual path that will lead you habit change, especially when it comes to alcohol.  The great news is that it’s not overly-complicated to take that step!  In this episode, I’m sharing the simple 3-part formula of creating a new path for yourself so you can stop waking up with the shame of “I wish I’d had less to drink last night” and instead start living with the confidence that you can easily and effortlessly take it or leave it when it comes to alcohol.    You don’t want to miss:   The 3 pieces to the puzzle when it comes to ending the cycle of overdrinking The most common mistakes people make that keep them from moving forward with their new plan The reason your plan needs to be personalized for maximum effectiveness    PLUS, how to make all of these pieces even easier to put together in your own life immediately.   Links and resources: How Wine-Loving Perfectionists Can Stop Over-Drinking without White-Knuckling through Cravings using as little as 15 minutes a day: Free Start Optimizing Workshop October 27, 2022 Optimized AF Academy - Doors Open October 27 - November 1, 2022 Mistaken Moderation e-Book - Download for free now Get a Daily Brain Block Buster delivered right to your inbox every M-F to help you get past the brain blocks keeping you stuck on groundhog day so you can take action and move the needle in your business.  Sign up at https://carolynrobistow.net/daily  Download your free body scan meditation so you can take the first step toward subcortical healing https://carolynrobistow.net/bodyscan  Join the waitlist for Optimized AF Academy https://carolynrobistow.net/optimizedaf  Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Find a Brainspotting practitioner near you: https://brainspotting.com/directory/ UK-specific directory: https://www.bspuk.co.uk/therapists/ ​​Free Biolateral Music https://youtu.be/Eu_kSaFzSR0 Brainspotting by Dr. David Grand https://amzn.to/3AvtiNK