What if the key to unlocking your potential lies in rewiring your mind and embracing discomfort?
In this enlightening episode of the Thrive Today podcast, host Natalie Born sits down with Elana van Deventer, a remarkable innovator in the field of neuroscience and personal development. Elana shares her inspiring journey from overcoming a childhood brain injury to becoming a certified facilitator for Dr. Caroline Leaf's Neurocycle Program. She discusses the power of addressing limiting beliefs, the importance of seeking discomfort for growth, and provides practical tools for achieving inner stability in an ever-changing world. This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone looking to transform their mindset and unlock their full potential.
Elana's journey encompasses launching a non-profit organization, holding leadership positions in the church, and using her voice to instill hope in hearts and minds. She contributes to various leadership publications and is a trailblazing facilitator for Dr. Caroline Leaf's Neurocycle program. Recently, she completed her studies at Wharton Executive Education in Understanding the Brain: Using Neuroscience to Deliver Better Business Results. Her mission is to empower and guide others toward lasting healing, transformation, and breakthroughs in both business and life.
00:00:00 - 00:04:00: From Pain to Purpose: Elana's Transformative Journey
Elana's brain injury at a young age led to her passion for neuroscience
She created a coaching program based on her own healing journey
Recognizing the gap between knowledge and application in personal development
00:04:00 - 00:09:00: Embracing Fear and Building Confidence
The importance of taking action despite fear
Understanding fear as a guide rather than an obstacle
Confidence is built through a process of trusting oneself incrementally
00:09:00 - 00:14:00: Seeking Discomfort and Challenging Comfort Zones
The value of seeking discomfort for personal growth
Evaluating the cost of staying in your comfort zone
The inevitability of change and the importance of choosing its direction
00:14:00 - 00:19:00: Rewiring Beliefs and Healing from the Root
The impact of childhood experiences on adult beliefs
The process of deconstructing and reconceptualizing limiting beliefs
The importance of addressing the root cause of self-doubt
00:19:00 - 00:24:00: Practical Tools for Mindset Transformation
Using multiple perspective advantage to gain objectivity
Recognizing emotions as messengers and guides
The importance of shifting from a victim mentality to personal responsibility
Quote:
"Thoughts are real, but they're not always true." - Elana Van Deventer
Connect with Elana:
Website: https://www.elanavandeventer.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elanavdeventer/
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