Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast

Have you ever broken down in frustrated tears (or anger) with the thought of "I just NEED A MINUTE TO REST!"? Or maybe you notice yourself trying to get everything done ahead of time so you can eventually rest without guilt, except there's always more to do.  In this episode, I'll explain how sometimes the biggest barrier to Optimized Rest is your mindset.    You don't want to miss:   The lesson I...

If you've been trying to change your relationship with alcohol for over one month, you've probably incorporated a few techniques.  Maybe you've done programs with daily videos or exercises, maybe you've tried learning more about the science of alcohol.  But if it still feels like something is missing, you might not have the full Trifecta of Change.  In this episode I'll break down the Trifecta of...

If you've been trying to change your relationship with alcohol for over one month, you probably have some feelings associated with the term "abstinence."  In this episode, I'll explain why abstinence is not the goal if you're looking for a healthy relationship with alcohol, and how keeping it as your goal might actually be what's keeping you stuck    You don't want to miss:   What it means to your...

We've upended the entire way you think about your relationship with alcohol!  This third of five episodes in the Groundhog Day Drinking Mini-Series is going to blow your mind with the big AHA of why it's such an unrealistic goal to take a break and then stay stopped or moderated if you're a groundhog day drinker.     You don't want to miss:   The perspective-shifting AHA that will change the way y...

If you're like most of my listeners, you care about efficiency and getting things done as quickly and easily as possible.  The truth is, alcohol will always make things less efficient… exactly HOW inefficient alcohol makes things depends on a person's exact relationship with alcohol.  And the way we've been talking about a healthy relationship with alcohol is ALL WRONG.  In this first episode of t...

Maybe you know you want to have a different relationship with alcohol, but when you do dry challenges or take breaks, you end up feeling like you're right back at square one.  You might be left wondering why what seems to work for everyone else isn't working for you.  In this episode, I'll break down where the messages you get from the people around you when it comes to a healthy relationship with...

Clint McAfoos, officially titled (by the two of us) as the Purveyor of Awesomeness, knows a little something about becoming Optimized AF by changing his relationship with alcohol.  Clint is the leader of the Facebook Community "Peloton Blended AF."  In this episode, Clint shares his own story about the process of defining his own healthy relationship with alcohol in a community dedicated to fitnes...

If you're like me, you LOVE efficiency, and you LOVE when you can put as little time, energy, and dollars into something and get BIG returns on that investment.  Maybe you love when you can help out a person who then learns how to help others in return.  Maybe you love it when you can run all your errands in one smooth loop away from and back to home without any inconvenient stos and still returni...

If you're like me, life has been a bit of a whirlwind of things lately, and you've maybe also felt a bit chaotic at times.  Between a move, an injury, and a new iteration of my program at work, I've had to turn to my trusty and reliable tool of self-brainspotting.  In this episode I share about my experiences with self-brainspotting over the past 10 weeks.    You don't want to miss:   The 3 issues...

Have you had the same 3-4 tasks on your to do list for over 5 days?  Have you bought at least 2 courses on business growth without finishing the work they recommend? Do you "know" what to do to move the needle on your business growth, but find yourself still in the startup stage of your work? If so, then you're probably a groundhog day entrepreneur.    You don't want to miss:   The red flags of a...

How do you know if you're brainspotting right?  How do you know if it's working?  When you're new to brainspotting, you might feel a little confused since it's not like most traditional techniques for processing thoughts and feelings.  In this episode, I answer 5 of the most common frequently asked questions by brainspotting newbies.     You don't want to miss:   What you're supposed to be thinkin...

Libby Murdoch joins me this episode to share about her experience as an EMDR Trainer during a Brainspotting session. Libby is a licensed professional counselor, trainer, and published author with a passion for brain based treatment approaches. Libby established Brain Based Counseling and Consulting in 2017 and offers individual virtual therapy in OH, and intensive EMDR therapy retreats. Libby is a...

If you're like many, you've experienced starting a new goal, feeling excited and positive as you get all the prep for success done, only to get stuck back repeating day 1 over and over like groundhog day.  Maybe you've even just given up on trying to make something happen with your goal.  In this episode, you'll learn exactly WHY you self-sabotage and what you can do about it.   You don't want to...

What's the difference? Do you need both?  Is one better than the other? You don't want to miss:   Two main differences between a self-brainspotting practice and a meditation practice The benefits and goals of brainspotting and meditation How to know which one is right for you    PLUS, how to incorporate both modatlities into your self-care routine without overwhelm or a huge time commitment.   Lin...

Are your resolutions already long forgotten and collecting dust?  Or are they shaming you from the gorgeous calendar you created to stay on track but have since ignored?  Self-spotting is the last habit you'll ever need, and this episode will explain why.   You don't want to miss:   How mastering this one habit will make all future habit change easier How often and how long you need to focus on a...

Have you ever felt certain there's a story inside that has the power to impact the world?  Writer's block can be a frustrating reality when it comes time to sit down and get that story out into words. Listen as Kate Turner shares her experience with brainspotting for her own writer's block.    Kate Turner has been in service of healing and helping in many roles.  I met her first as a trainer for t...

Do you get hangxiety?  It's that anxious feeling you have when you wake up after a night of over-drinking.  I used to think I was just an anxious person.  I believed that beer and wine were helping my anxiety by taking the edge off.  Let's bust that myth today.  Hanxiety is a real thing.  Let's talk about it.    You don't want to miss:   Why we get Hanxiety The neurotransmitters that cause Hangxie...

Uncertainty is at the root of both discomfort and healing.  Brainspotting uses an uncertainty model, which I then use to explain symptoms of Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Relationship Issues, and Gray Area Drinking.  Listen to hear how understanding uncertainty can be a life-changing revelation in your life.    You don't want to miss:   How Uncertainty helps therapist prevent burno...

Brainspotting can unblock your brain in the ways that are keeping you stuck in your goals for building wealth. There are two approaches I recommend for using Brainspotting when it comes to increasing income. I share my top 5 brain blocks you might have that are keeping you from building wealth (while acknowledging that systemic barriers to wealth also exist and must be dismantled).    You don't wa...

Do you wish you could be just a little faster, more precise, or maybe more creative and clever?  Join me and I chat with Thad Frye on how he uses Brainspotting with clients to enhance sports performance and creativity (for himself and others)!  Thad Frye Counseling is located in Boulder, Colorado; Thad has practiced in the counseling field for over 18 years. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker...

With over 30 years of personal work and 20 years of professional experience, Sarah has developed a number of programs to help her clients channel their anxiety, renew their energy and reclaim their joy in work and at home.  Sarah joins me on the podcast to share her experience in using Brainspotting to process grief as well as facilitate personal growth in confidence and showing up with permission...

Katie Read, creator of the Clini-Coach Certification, opens up about her own experience with Imposter Syndrome and how her experience with Brainspotting went when it came to feeling an inner part that was pushing to limiting success and staying safe.  Listen now to hear about what came out of her Brainspotting experience AND the amazing program she's created for helping therapists who have OUTgrow...

Brainspotting is a natural brain- and body-based technique to help dismantle mental blocks or ditch "bad" habits.  When your block is not a clinical issue, you can easily and quickly use self-brainspotting to get unstuck when it comes to reaching your goals for health, wealth, and relationships.  This episode, we're looking at 5 (and a few bonus) benefits you can get from incorporating brainspotti...

How do I know if brainspotting is actually working?  What do I do if I feel MORE activated after a brainspotting session?  And other trouble-shooting questions answered to help you feel calm and confident in your own self-brainspotting practice.     You don't want to miss:   The MAIN goal of ANY brainspotting work   The two ways you KNOW brainspotting is working for you   The time I ended a self-b...

Jenn Linck knows what it's like to be active, fit, and "healthy" but still feel like something else needs to change.  Today, she shares her story of moving from gray area drinking into sobriety, the way it has impacted not only her life, but also her business and life's passion.     You don't want to miss:   Jenn's story of being a super high achieving drinker   Our soapbox about the fitness indus...