Struggling to break old habits or feel stuck in anxiety? In this episode we dive into the brain science of neuroplasticity and why discomfort is the key to lasting change. Discover how your brain rewires itself under stress, how “no pain, no gain” applies to mental growth, and practical ways to use discomfort to reduce anxiety and build resilience.
You’ll learn how to:
Timestamps:
00:30 – Why lasting change feels hard as an adult
03:16 – Discomfort as a biological trigger for rewiring
06:56 – How illness forced my brain to change
10:19 – Rewiring by choice: Overcoming social anxiety
12:54 – Why habit change is so hard (and how to work with your biology)
14:08 – Two reasons to welcome hard things
16:18 – Kindness Narrative: An attentive nurse
For full shownotes, including resources mentioned, go to: https://www.calmyourcaveman.com/episodes/how-to-get-your-brain-to-change-itself
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