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Published Sep 3, 2019

Become a Self-Healer and Break Free of Emotional Cycles with Dr. Nicole LePera and Lewis Howes

Dr. Nicole LePera joins Lewis Howes to discuss transformative self-healing, offering insights on establishing healthy boundaries, the mind-body connection, and emotional healing through inner child work. She shares practical strategies for reparenting oneself and fostering community connections, aiming for personal empowerment and emotional stability.
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  • Breath Work

    asks how to regulate the nervous system, and emphasizes the importance of breath work. She explains that most people have evolved to be shallow chest breathers, which can exacerbate anxiety. By practicing deep belly breathing, individuals can gain control over their physiological reactions, especially during panic attacks 1.

    I don't find anything as empowering as being able to begin to consciously gain control of the way your body is physiologically reacting.

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    Nicole also highlights the limitations of traditional therapy, which often only addresses the conscious mind. Without regulating the nervous system, people may continue to experience stress and anxiety despite insightful therapy sessions 2.

       

    Chronic Stress

    Nicole discusses the chronic stress many people experience due to a dysregulated nervous system. She mentions Dr. Stephen Porges' polyvagal theory, which explains how most people spend a significant amount of time in a fight-or-flight state 3. This chronic stress can limit the effectiveness of treatment and contribute to ongoing anxiety and stress.

    Most of us are spending most of our time chronically in fight or flight, 70% of our time.

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    Nicole stresses the importance of addressing this dysregulation to improve mental health outcomes and overall well-being.

       

    Positive Thoughts

    and Nicole discuss the importance of cultivating positive thoughts to improve mental health. Lewis shares his practice of filling his mind with positive, peaceful thoughts through breath work, meditation, and gratitude 4. Nicole explains that living in a state of stress can shrink our perceptual field, making it difficult to see beyond immediate threats.

    The more I focus on gratitude, I find that my mind is in a peaceful, beautiful state.

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    Nicole also talks about the role of manifestation and self-care in creating a positive mindset. She emphasizes the need to pair positive thoughts with feelings of abundance and freedom to shift out of old, limiting narratives 5.

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