In this episode of Get Out Of Your Head, host Rachel takes us on a thought-provoking journey through the concept of body memory and its impact on our behaviors. Drawing from her own experiences - such as a hiking trip in the Cocora Valley, Colombia - she reveals how our bodies can react to past trauma even when our minds logically understand we're safe. She reflects on her own encounters with fear, highlighting how deeply ingrained behaviors and reactions can stem from experiences we may have thought we'd moved past.
Rachel explores the role of the unconscious mind in protecting us from perceived danger, even in situations that, with time and distance, seem harmless. From childhood memories of vulnerability and rejection to the nervous system's fight-or-flight responses, she unpacks how these deeply rooted body memories shape the way we navigate the world. As she discusses the challenge of rewiring ingrained patterns of behavior, Rachel offers hope: while change can feel unbearable at first, with persistence, it becomes uncomfortable and then natural. This episode is a powerful reminder that discomfort is often a sign of stepping into growth.
Tune in to learn more about how to identify and shift those limiting behaviors that hold you back from living your fullest, most authentic life.
Key Topics Covered:
How to recognize body memory in your day-to-day life
How to understand the role of your nervous system in ingrained behaviors
How to differentiate between logical fear and unconscious reactions
How to rewire hard-wired behaviors and navigate through the stages of discomfort
How to embrace change, even when it feels uncomfortable or overwhelming
Listen now to discover how to take that first step into the river of change!
