Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast

Explore the mistakes that can hinder progress in achieving goals and strategies to overcome them. Learn about the importance of moderation in daily support tools and aligning actions with personal values. Discover common mistakes perfectionists make when using a Value-Based Nurture Plan and how to avoid them for effective nurturing of values.

You can’t see your brain, so it can be a challenge to understand why things feel or react the way they do.  Deborah Antinori has spent years studying the brain, especially from the perspective of why and how and where Brainspotting is working.  In this interview, she shares her wealth of knowledge while also making something so seemingly invisible into something super relatable.   You don’t want to miss:   The areas of your brain where thinking and stress response are happening, and why it’s more beneficial to address brain blocks in one instead of the other Deb’s analogies and visual aids for how to separate your thinking brain from your more instinctual brain The exact reason why even when you know something, you still might not take action on it or feeling motivated by it   PLUS, Deb shares some as-of-yet-unpublished research showing the lasting change resulting from one brainspotting session.    Deb Antinori, MA, LPC, FT, RDT, NCC is a Brainspotting Trainer. Having met Dr. David Grand as a facilitator in her EMDR training, she has been privileged to be involved with Brainspotting Therapy since its inception and has been a member of his NY supervision group for many years. She is thirty years in private practice.   Deb recently presented two sessions at the International BSP Conference on Brain Basics, and with Santiago Brand on Psychophysiological Components of the Trauma Response. In 2018, she authored a chapter on grief in The Power of Brainspotting: An International Anthology. Deb has two opportunities to study the brain with her, one is a specialty training titled Brain Science to Inform Your BSP Practice, and the second is her Brain Study Group. You can visit her website for more info: www.petlossaudio.com. Her critically acclaimed audiobook, Journey Through Pet Loss won an Audie Award from the Audio Publishers Association and a ForeWord Book of the Year Silver Award.   Having been an actress originally, Deborah received her Masters Degree from NYU's Drama Therapy department, She is a Registered Drama Therapist with the National Association for Drama Therapy and holds a Fellowship in Thanatology from the Association for Death Education and Counseling   Deborah is currently working on a PhD from the International University for Graduate Studies, mentored by Dr. Damir delMonte. She is married to her attorney husband, Paul Antinori, for forty years. Links and resources: Find Deborah online at www.petlossaudio.com  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

Discover the confusion surrounding 'shoulds' and how to differentiate between helpful and problematic ones. Learn how 'shoulds' can impact brainspotting techniques and how to navigate societal expectations vs. personal goals. Explore using data over self-concept in decision-making and the benefits of brain spotting in managing inner critics and external pressures.

Expert Nikki Maxwell discusses befriending fear, overcoming outdated beliefs, and the power of supportive groups. She also shares how she incorporates Brainspotting into her work as a coach.

If you’ve spent any time on the Groundhog Day Circle of Shame then you know it can feel defeating to have to start over and over again.  But what if instead of starting over, you’re actually moving through the stages of change and just don’t realize it?  But what ARE the stages of change?    You don’t want to miss:   The traditional stages of change taught to professionals since the 70s My take on 3 additional stages unique to the journey of changing your relationship alcohol How to identify the exact stage you’re in today so you can plan how to move to the next stage as efficiently as possible   PLUS, how to clarify your end goal so you know when to get started on celebrating your success! Links and resources: Enroll in Optimized AF Academy (doors close June 21, 2022 at 10 p.m. central time) https://carolynrobistow.net/optimizedaf  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  Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Email me carolynrobistowconsulting@gmail.com For more about me and what I do, check out my website. 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 wondered why some people just seem more able than you to stick with a plan, even when you KNOW (in your adulty brain of course) that it’s a solid plan.  You find yourself slacking off, self-sabotaging, and then you feel ashamed because you couldn’t even do the bare minimum to see results.   In this episode, we’ll explore why it’s critical to understand your own value set before you take action, and how understanding it will also help you when things are difficult with your goal and you need extra TLC.    You don’t want to miss:   My stories about failed attempts at habit change and the reason I now clearly see why they failed (and it wasn’t because the programs sucked or because I was lazy or unmotivated) The connection between your habits and your values, and why understanding it actually makes habit change easier and more permanent What to do when a goal or habit appears to be ill-aligned with your values.   PLUS, how you can get me to walk you step by step through creating your own plan for successful habit change at no cost (as long as you act quickly).    Links and resources: Register for the free Start Optimizing Workshop June 16, 2022 https://carolynrobistow.net/optimizedaf  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  Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Email me carolynrobistowconsulting@gmail.com For more about me and what I do, check out my website. 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 about the red flags of self-sabotage and how to combat them effectively. Discover the importance of creating a Value-Based Nurture Plan for daily support in achieving new habits. Explore practical methods to navigate self-sabotage and establish personalized action steps for overcoming procrastination and anxiety.

Have you ever had a winning streak and then slipped up and thought “well sh*t, now I have to start all over again!”...or maybe you talked yourself into keeping your streak going but then had a nagging feeling inside that it “didn’t really count”?  We get messages about streaks from places like Peloton and Dry January, but is that really an effective strategy for seeing lasting habit change or is it a source of shame and self-sabotage? In this episode, we’ll explore those questions.   You don’t want to miss:   Why counting days is not an effective or supportive strategy when used on its own What is needed in order for a habit change strategy to *actually* create real change for you How to create a list of milestones that aren’t connected to a perfect streak of wins   PLUS, how to incorporate a daily count if that is something that feels empowering to you!   Links and resources: Register for the free Start Optimizing Workshop June 16, 2022 https://carolynrobistow.net/optimizedaf  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  Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Email me carolynrobistowconsulting@gmail.com For more about me and what I do, check out my website. 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 the 4 types of sneaky self-sabotage that may be hindering your goals. Learn why some are protective responses from your brain and how to recognize and combat them. Explore the role of daily support in overcoming self-sabotage and achieving sustainable results.

Do you have a coffee mug that sasyss , "this might be wine"? Do you look forward to that first pour of the evening when you can finally "relax" after a busy day momming?  Do the messages you get as a parent make it feel like no one could possibly do this job if it weren't for alcohol?  In this week's episode, I'm joined by Tessa Stuckey who shares her experience as a mom to 4 boys under 4 and being confronted with the reality that Mommy Wine Time wasn't doing her any favors.  You don't want to miss Tessa's story of changing her bottle-a-night habit into a place of feeling in control around her favorite cocktails The unpopular opinions Tessa and I spend our time, dollars, and energy shouting from the rooftops First-hand stories about the effects of alcohol on sleep (critical for moms!) Plus, our stories of injury and the role alcohol did and did not play in our recoveries!  Author of the book, For the Sake of Our Youth, and Adolescent and Family Therapist, Tessa Stuckey takes on today’s negative cultural effects on our kids’ mental health to a new level. As a mother of 4 herself, Tessa is passionate to provide motivation and hope for families not only in her office but across the nation through her book, For the Sake of Our Youth: A Therapist’s Perspective on Raising Your Family in Today’s Culture, as well. Tessa and her husband live just north of Houston, Texas where they are actively raising their four sons and continuing the fight against today’s cultural effects. To find more about Tessa, visit www.tessastuckey.com or find her daily interaction on Instagram @TheMomTherapist.      Links and resources: Join the Waitlist for the free Start Optimizing workshop and to be notified when doors open on the next round of Optimized AF Academy https://carolynrobistow.net/optimizedaf  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  Follow me on Instagram: @carolynrobistow  Email me carolynrobistowconsulting@gmail.com For more about me and what I do, check out my website. 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