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Public Speaking, Confidence, and Visibility for Coaches and Entrepreneurs: Be In Demand279. [Speaker Breakthrough Session] Your Expertise: What to Do When Podcast Hosts Derail the Discussion Carolyn Robistow***Sign up for a FREE Speaker Breakthrough Session at: https://SpeakAndStandOut.com/SBS~~~~~~~~~~~~~Are you looking for tips to leverage public speaking in your business? If you're a coach, consultant, or service provider wondering ***How to pitch yourself for speaking opportunities? ***How to sell from the stage? ***How to get booked to speak? ***How to use organic lead generation? ***How to make money speaking...***How to overcome that block to getting visible by your ideal clients...During this live...2025-01-0922 min

Alcohol Tipping PointHow To Get Unstuck from the Groundhog Day Cycle of Drinking Shame with Carolyn RobistowIf you’ve ever found yourself caught in the shame cycle of drinking, detoxing, and then drinking again despite your best intentions, I recommend listening to this episode. On the show is Carolyn Robistow, host of Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast, therapist, habit change specialist, and former gray area drinker. Carolyn helps high-achieving, health-minded perfectionists squelch brain blocks and unhelpful habits. Learn how to go from Groundhog Day Drinking to Alcohol Free Badassing. We talk about: What brainspotting is The 3 types of Groundhog Day Drinkers How to break the drinking shame cycle The trifecta of change and how i...2024-01-2450 min

The Sober Mom LifeThe Best of 2023I love taking a look back at the end of each year, so today I’ve compiled some of my favorite moments from this year’s episodes to share with you! Get ready to hear some standout moments from all of our fantastic guests in 2023. If you’d like to go deeper into any of these conversations, be sure to visit the full episodes! In this episode you'll hear from: 2:10 - Amanda E. White (Ep 44) 4:32 - Jo Piazza (Ep 46) 6:35 - Carolyn Robistow (Ep 48) 8:54 - Meg Geisewite (Ep 51...2023-12-2558 min

Compassionate ClimbEpisode 43: Carolyn Robistow devised three pillarsMeet Carolyn Robistow, an entrepreneur helping other entrepreneurs create healthy relationships with alcohol, all while sailing the eastern coast and Bahamas. Carolyn coined the term Groundhog Day Drinker after recognizing in herself that she was tired of waking up on day one of her goals each time she drank. Throughout the process of redefining her relationship with alcohol, she determined three pillars to her success: personal support, brain spotting, and embodied truth. Now, she works to share that experience and information with others who find themselves in a gray-area of drinking.Key Takeaways: - Consider y...2023-12-0832 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastFrom Mundane to Life Changing with Rebeca GilbertAre you a visual thinker struggling to wrap your mind around WTF Brainspotting actually means? Join me this week as Rebeca Gilbert shares her story, not only as a Licensed Professional Counselor open to giving BSP a try, but also as a wife supporting a partner with a terminal illness. You don’t want to miss: Rebeca’s on-fire analogies for visual thinkers to understand subcortical brain alarms and processes Her vulnerable story of “knowing” everything was fine but still feeling very out of control when her children got sick...2023-12-0558 min

The Taproot Podcast⛵Carolyn Robistow on Gray Area Drinking and Brainspotting for Harm Reduction and AddictionCarolyn's Site : https://www.carolynrobistow.net/meetcarolyn Carolyn's Podcast: https://www.carolynrobistow.net/brainunblocked Meet Carolyn Robistow, the life coach transforming lives for overachievers struggling to control their drinking. From her college days of budget-friendly 12 packs to her sophisticated wine-loving phase, Carolyn's journey with alcohol has been a rollercoaster of self-discovery. 🤔 Facing the hard questions like "Am I an alcoholic?" Carolyn navigated the gray areas of drinking. Despite her discipline in other areas of life, alcohol remained a challenge. Not an everyday drinker, but definitely not living her best life. 🚫 Carolyn's turnin...2023-12-051h 10

Energize Your Online BusinessLaser Coaching: Nailing Down the Value—Not the Price—of Your OfferCarolyn Robistow helps entrepreneurs who want to feel more in control of their drinking. She’s feeling stuck trying to nail down the value of her offer, and doesn’t want to be seen as disingenuous by inflating it too high. So where do you draw the line when it comes to showing potential buyers what your offer is *actually* worth to them? In today’s Laser Coaching call, Nicki gives advice on the messaging around the value of your offer (especially when selling to business owners). Even if you have an entirely different business to Carolyn, we enco...2023-11-1413 min

Hope Pieced TogetherMental Health in the LGBTQ+ Community with Nicole Suarez-Bronfman, LCSWKnowing how to show up for a loved one when they share their coming out journey with us can be challenging. Today’s guest is a licensed clinical social worker specializing in community mental health and offering mental health support to the LGBTQ+ community in the Woodlands. During this episode, she shares her expertise for those in the process of sharing their true identity with friends and family and their loved ones seeking to offer support. To kick off our conversation, Nicole distinguishes between clinical social work and psychotherapy and speaks to the social justice aspect of the former th...2023-09-1846 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastHow to Choose a Brainspotting SetupWhether you’re using Brainspotting professionally or personally, with yourself or with others, it’s critical to feel confident in what to do. If you’re second-guessing yourself, you risk getting overwhelmed and stopping short of transformation. In this episode, I’ll explain what a setup is, why you need to know multiple setups, and how to choose the “right” one. You don’t want to miss: The 2 things to consider BEFORE you choose a setup How you can compromise the process if you skip this step What I recommend l...2023-08-1520 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastWhy Knowing Better Does Not Equal Doing BetterYou’ve probably heard people say “when you know better, you do better.” But sometimes there’s more to it than that. And if you’re trying to “know” your way into a healthier relationship with alcohol by learning everything you can about it, but you’re still stuck on the Groundhog Day Cycle of Shame, it means you’re probably missing this critical piece of the puzzle. You don’t want to miss: Why I asked to see the waiver after my last movie date with my husband. The reason the brain-body...2023-08-0818 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastGame-Changing Results from Brainspotting and Business Clarity with Valarie HarrisHow big of a game-changer can Brainspotting actually be? Valarie Harris is today’s guest to share about her very first experiences of using Self-guided Brainspotting to face some deep fears about her family as well as to increase her ability to make wise business decisions from an upleveled place of comfort despite uncertainty. You don’t want to miss: Valarie’s own story of her very first moments with Brainspotting How to make uncertainty feel empowering The game-changing work Valarie does with therapy practice owners 2023-07-251h 01

Hope Pieced TogetherIntegrating Mental & Physical Health with Dr. Paulraj SamuelThe mind-body connection is becoming more widely understood and accepted in modern society and joining us today to discuss the importance of integrating mental and physical health is interventional cardiologist, Dr. Paulraj Samuel of Samuel Family Cardiology. Dr. Samuel reveals the importance of offering patients access to mental health support alongside medical treatment, emphasizing that addressing both aspects is vital for maximizing overall health and quality of life. In this episode, we find out how Dr. Samuel's collaboration with Mosaics of Mercy aims to break down healthcare barriers, empowering providers to discuss mental health openly and bridge the gap...2023-07-2045 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast4 Vital Issues Every Alcohol-Free Entrepreneur Should BrainspotYou already know Brainspotting can get you out of old patterns and into consistent and focused action on your goals. But where do you even start? Especially if you only know one (or maybe even none) of the Brainspotting setups? In this episode, I’ll give you a map for how to build an effective Self-led Brainspotting practice. You don’t want to miss: The 4 vital issues you need to address in my opinion What happens if you skip just one of these recommendations The often-forgotten importance of using...2023-07-1816 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast2 Simple Signs a Brain Block is Postponing Your SuccessIs it you or is it a brain block? People always ask me how to know if it’s an issue to brainspot or just a time to tweak an external system (like a schedule or an environment). So in this episode, I’ll dive into some simple ways to check any block to see if it’s a brain block or not. You don’t want to miss: The discipline lie The language of your automatic brain The two easy-to-remember tests you can give yourself anytime to identify a...2023-07-1117 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastBrainspotting Calm and Confident Copywriting with Danielle PetersWhen you run a business, there are countless tasks that can lead to dysregulation (which then leads to Energetic Misdirection, Phantom Productivity, and Burnout). In this episode, Danielle Peters, LMFT, shares her story of finding a surprising amount of calm amidst a cacophony of money stuff, imposter syndrome, and stress about visibility. As the owner of a copywriting business for therapists and coaches, she also understands the nuanced needs of a dysregulated person as they browse the internet for the solution to their struggles. You don’t want to miss: ● ...2023-07-0349 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastAn Honest Review of Balanced Productivity Blueprint with Dr Dawn Brunkenhoeffer of The Practice ClassHave you ever sat down to do a seemingly simple task only to find yourself down a rabbit hole of phantom productivity, busily researching a related-but-unnecessary topic. And before you know it, your time to work has ended and you’re no closer to your income goal than you were when you started? Dr. Dawn Brunkenhoefer can relate! In this episode she shares her story of discovering performance anxiety around recording her online course, and how she used Self-led Brainspotting to get out of her own way. You don’t want to miss: D...2023-06-2848 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastFinancial Flow, The Curious Voyage, and other ways Cynthia Schwartzberg has made Brainspotting accessibleCynthia Schwartzberg is a Brainspotting powerhouse. Her creativity and openness to curiosity have resulted in countless advances in the ways we use Brainspotting both inside the therapy room and with non-clinical brain blocks. Join me in this episode as she talks about her own Brainspotting story as well as some of the newest ways she’s using Brainspotting to change lives. You don’t want to miss: Cynthia’s story of discovering how her back pain was tied to an emotional experience, not a physical one. She breaks down the pillars and pha...2023-06-2344 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastEp 70 The Surprising Way Money Mindset Postpones Your Success (and it’s not because you don’t think you’re worth it) [money miniseries part 2 of 2]Do you know that earning more money is the goal, and even have a solid strategy for how to make it happen, but STILL get in your own way? You’ve probably been told it’s because you’re tying your success to your self-worth, but what if that’s actually not true? You don’t want to miss: The surprising reason you might be self-sabotaging your financial success, and it’s not because you don’t have strong self-worth The unspoken stresses your midbrain might focus on when you think of earni...2023-06-2216 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastRaising Your Rates is NOT the Answer to Being More Profitable in Business (and neither is cutting your spending). [Money Mini-series 1 of 2]If you’ve ever struggled with how much to charge for your services, avoided looking at accounting data, or wished you could just hurry up and hire someone to manage your finances, then this episode is for you. You don’t want to miss: Why raising your rates is NOT the solution to having a healthy relationship with your business finances How to tell if money stuff is dysregulating you and making it harder to make data-driven decisions Why looking at the data is crucial if you...2023-06-2121 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastHow Easy and Efficient is Brainspotting Really? with Kyle TalbertIf you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to start a Self-guided brainspotting practice with zero experience or spare time, or if you’re feeling maybe a little skeptical about Brainspotting and whether or not it’s too “out there” for you, this episode is for you. Kyle Talbert, the therapist for guys who don’t want therapy, joins me to share his Brainspotting story as a guy who was sick of avoiding the monotonous but necessary aspects of day to day life. Kyle Talbert, MA, LPC, NCC is an expert counseling men who don't want coun...2023-06-1351 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastBrainspotting Business and Health Through Perimenopause with Erin ToddThis one is for the ladies (and the men who want to support the ladies). I’m joined by Erin Todd, psychologist turned women’s perimenopause coach. Erin uses Brainspotting both personally and professionally to help make the world a better place, one perimenopausal woman at a time. You don’t want to miss: ● How Brainspotting has helped Erin overcome blocks about showing up and advertising her services ● How she envisions using Brainspotting in her work with perimenopausal women ● The absurdly complex path of perimenopause and why no woman should try to DIY it...2023-06-0757 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastSocial Media Blocks with Neuroperformance Coach Keely Rodriguez 5:30:23 4 33 PMHave you ever had the Social Media Yips? Let’s say you *know* everything you need to do on the tech side, and you even have the idea for what you want the post to say, but then when it comes time to actually put it online, you freeze (or you clean your baseboards instead). Join me in this inspiring conversation with Keely Rodriguez about all the ways we can use subcortical work to get unstuck as parents, professionals, and even to help us show up better for the many hats we wear. You don’t want t...2023-06-0154 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastBrainspotting and Intention Setting in Psychedelic Assisted Therapy with Thad FryeWhat comes to mind when you hear words like LSD or Ecstasy? What about “underground”? This week on Brain Unblocked, Thad Frye joins me again to have an information-rich conversation about the use of psychedelics in healing. We talk about everything from what a person might experience to how to know if it’s a path you want to explore for yourself. You don’t want to miss: Outdated Western narratives around the inclusion of psychedelic substances for medical use How Thad weaves together Brainspotting alongside Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy work Our...2023-05-1649 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastCan You Be As Successful As They Are? And Other Brain Blocks with Delee D'ArcyIf you’re feeling skeptical about Brainspotting, join me today as I chat with Delee D’Arcy about her experience in the Balanced Productivity Blueprint. Delee is a Men’s Communication Clini-Coach who helps men S.H.I.F.T. connection, closeness, fun, laughter and success into overdrive AND she and I have worked together to unblock some of her inner struggles with productivity and finding balance between business ownership and having fun! You don’t want to miss: The brain blocks that were keeping Delee stalled out and in her own way...2023-05-0958 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastAre Momentum-Building Strategies Killing Your Business?If you’re an entrepreneur who has tried everything to build momentum in your business, this episode is for you. You don’t want to miss: The most common momentum-building advice (and why it’s keeping you stuck) How your lack of healthy boundaries with yourself might unknowingly be making you procrastinate more The secret to getting out of your own way that doesn’t require white-knuckling or imperfect action PLUS, what to do if you’re ready to stop blaming your work ethi...2023-05-0214 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast3 Lesser-Known Symptoms that You're On the Burnout ExpresswayIf you’re an Optimized AF Entrepreneur but find yourself still struggling with procrastination keeping you from your business’s true earning potential, you might unknowingly be a Stalled Out Entrepreneur on the Burnout Expressway. In this episode, you’ll discover the exact signs to watch for. You don’t want to miss: How to know if you’re a Stalled Out Entrepreneur The 3 stages of the Burnout Expressway 3 lesser-known symptoms of that you’re on the Burnout Expressway (and which stage you’re in) 2023-04-2524 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastHealthy Sustainable Weight Loss with Rebecca ThomasIf your struggles with alcohol, procrastination or perfectionism have made it difficult for you to maintain a healthy size for your body, Rebecca Thomas has news for you. As the founder of Not Another Diet, an effective, no-diet method for sustained weight loss and well-being, she shares some of the same frustrations with the incomplete (and often just plain bad) advice being sold on the market today. Rebecca is a lifetime entrepreneur devoted to helping others free themselves from shame and have the life they imagine for themselves. She’s currently focused on teaching a new a...2023-04-181h 03

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastHow is self Brainspotting different from Self Led BrainspottingIf you’ve ever tried Brainspotting on your own and wondered if you were doing it right or wondered if it was really as simple as it sounds, this episode is for you. In it, I discuss the nuanced differences between self-brainspotting and Self-led brainspotting. I also share some updates that have been happening behind the scenes over here at Brain Unblocked. You don’t want to miss: Why I went on indefinite leave of absence from my thriving private therapy practice. My new course for already-optimized AF entrepreneurs who feel...2023-04-1323 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastHow busy people can uplevel their dry january by modernizing the 30 day challenge model of health-buildingIf you love efficiency as much as I do then this episode is a must-listen. Why waste 31 days of a solid Dry January neglecting your deep brain when you can uplevel those 31 days to skyrocket your results and end up with a real change when it comes to your drinking habits. You don’t want to miss: The reason a traditional dry january is like hiding dirty laundry Why it’s so hard to say no when offered a drink even though you KNOW it’ll end in groundhog day What you can do to upleve...2022-12-2714 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastHow High Achievers Can Ditch their Drinking Habit, Even Over the HolidaysIf you are going into this holiday season with trepidation and wondering whether or not you’ll be able to keep your sober streak going, or if you’re worried that the success you’ve had with moderation will fly out the window at the annual holiday party, then this episode is for you. You don’t want to miss: The number one mistake I made (and see others make) when it comes to trying to stop after 1 or 2 drinks. The neuroscience behind why your “stop” button is broken when it comes to l...2022-12-2218 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast3 Ways to Use Brainspotting This Holiday SeasonIf you have some familiarity with brainspotting, and you’re wondering how you can capitalize on that understanding to help yourself out this holiday season, then this episode is for you. You don’t want to miss: The 3 ways to use brainspotting as a resource this holiday season How brainspotting can help with self-control An often-overlooked use for brainspotting that ties in perfectly whether it’s a happy holiday or a holiday covered in grief PLUS, a limited time offer for you if you’re a therapist or coach who wants to...2022-12-0710 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastMy Easy-to-Follow Flow Chart for Stalled Out EntrepreneursIf you’ve been trying unsuccessfully to find the right time management technique or to work your way up to “imperfect action” for over 2 months but still feel stalled out in your productivity, this episode is for you. I’ll walk you step by step through my flow chart to decide on the exact right action for you to take based on where you’re stuck. You don’t want to miss: What I’ve learned from my time spent gathering data about you as a business owner over the past 3 weeks The 3 decisions to...2022-11-2227 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastSelf Control is Not the Secret to Habit ChangeIf you’ve been trying unsuccessfully to change the same habit for more than 2 months this episode is for you. Let’s do a deeper dive into the outdated advice to have more self-control when it comes to healthy habits. You don’t want to miss: The reason focusing on self-control is ineffective A gross analogy for relying on self-control to change your habits My advice for where to put your energy instead of focusing on self-control. PLUS, a special invitation for my therapist listeners who want to break past the in...2022-11-1722 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastPause and Reflect Hope for People Experiencing Complex Trauma with Jennyfer RosadoEven once we get healthy in our relationship with alcohol, there’s often more work to do on the unhealed wounds we have (that maybe either came about with alcohol or they were something you used alcohol to try and avoid). Whatever the case, it’s important to be honest with yourself about your own level of need for deeper work. In this episode, Jennyfer does an amazing job of taking something as abstract as complex trauma and sharing it in a way that will help you decide whether or not there’s deeper work to be done for yourself...2022-11-0857 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastHow To Wake Up Shame-Free After a Night of Over-Drinking [Moderation Series Part 4 of 4]Let’s say you’re ready to commit to stepping OFF the Groundhog Day Cycle of Shame and instead applying the 3-part formula of the Optimize Method so you can have a truly healthy relationship with alcohol. In this episode I answer the number one question I get from new OAFers… “what do I do if I overdrink while I’m trying to make these changes?” You don’t want to miss the answers to commonly asked questions like: Is OAFA an alcohol-free challenge where I can’t drink at all? What if I want to continu...2022-10-2818 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastHow Wine-Lovers Can Step Off The Groundhog Day Cycle of Shame Using a Simple 3-Part Formula [Moderation Series Part 3 of 4]If you’re stuck on the Groundhog Day Cycle of Shame, change is as simple as stepping off that cycle and finding the actual path that will lead you habit change, especially when it comes to alcohol. The great news is that it’s not overly-complicated to take that step! In this episode, I’m sharing the simple 3-part formula of creating a new path for yourself so you can stop waking up with the shame of “I wish I’d had less to drink last night” and instead start living with the confidence that you can easily and effortlessly t...2022-10-2736 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastWhy Perfectionist Wine Lovers Cant Stop OverDrinking The Same Way Others Seem Able To [Moderation Series 2 of 4]Have you worried that your inability to moderate means that you’re an alcoholic or that you somehow suck at having willpower or consistency? That’s the old way of thinking. The new way is to recognize this problem for what it truly is. You’re stuck on the Groundhog Day Cycle of Shame. In this episode, I’ll breakdown the Cycle of Shame so you can self-diagnose if you’re on it, and exactly which stage you’re in. You don’t want to miss: The 4 stages on the Groundhog Day Cycle of Shame The r...2022-10-2621 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastModeration Is Not The Way To Stop Overdrinking [Moderation Series 1 of 4]Moderation is a myth. This is the first of four episodes dedicated to unlearning the myth of moderation and replacing it with a new way of having a healthy relationship with alcohol so you can easily and effortlessly take it or leave it. In this episode, we’ll focus on the unlearning and why it’s critical to see moderation in a new light. You don’t want to miss: The reason moderation is the wrong way to change your relationship with alcohol. The questions you should be asking to determine the health of...2022-10-2520 min

Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHDE162: It's Just One Glass of Wine! Groundhog Day Drinking: How to Stop the Vicious Cycle of Self-Medicating your ADHD with Alcohol with Carolyn Robistow LPC You wake up in the morning and think, "Dang it! I wasn't gonna drink last night." Now you feel like crap and don't want to get out of bed. A lot of us live in the middle ground: you wouldn't consider yourself an alcoholic, but you also aren't exactly happy with your relationship with alcohol. It’s an awkward place to be. …Maybe you're making up rules for yourself like you'll only drink on weekends, on special occasions, or with friends. …Maybe you say you'll have just one glass of wine, but it turns int...2022-10-141h 06

Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHDE162: It's Just One Glass of Wine! Groundhog Day Drinking: How to Stop the Vicious Cycle of Self-Medicating your ADHD with Alcohol with Carolyn Robistow LPCYou wake up in the morning and think, "Dang it! I wasn't gonna drink last night." Now you feel like crap and don't want to get out of bed. A lot of us live in the middle ground: you wouldn't consider yourself an alcoholic, but you also aren't exactly happy with your relationship with alcohol. It’s an awkward place to be. …Maybe you're making up rules for yourself like you'll only drink on weekends, on special occasions, or with friends. …Maybe you say you'll have just one glass of wine, but it turns...2022-10-131h 06

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastBeware Sober OctoberI debated for a while before writing and publishing this episode… but I feel pretty strongly about it… I think it’s a must-listen for anyone doing Sober October (or any break from alcohol)! This episode is not about making Sober October sound bad. It’s about making sure that anyone doing sober october gets the most out of it and avoids these common mistakes. You don’t want to miss: The warnings about Sober October from a former Groundhog Day Drinker (and her clients). The painful results of my own sobriety...2022-10-1226 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastThe Next Courageous Step for an Alcohol Free Entrepreneur with Jenn LinckGetting right with alcohol is only the first step to truly fulfilling your purpose. Alcohol holds you back, but what happens AFTER? This week I got to reconnect with Jenn Linck after one year and we chat about life as an Optimized AFer. Jenn Linck is a personal trainer, healthy habit and accountability coach, a Chief Warrant Officer Three in the US Army Reserves, a champion collegiate rower, a former bodybuilder, mom, a wife, and a woman in recovery...but that’s not the important part. The important part is that she perseveres through life’s curveballs, keeps goin...2022-09-271h 03

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastThe Lesser Acknowledged Benefits of Being an AF EntrepreneurThis episode is for everyone who is either drinking regularly without thinking about how it impacts your productivity OR everyone who is drinking regularly and wants to change the amount and/or frequency… ESPECIALLY if you’re working on big goals for yourself! You don’t want to miss: Why I prefer to talk about the benefits of being an AFer instead of the harms of alcohol The 6 areas of improved quality of life that people most often forget to acknowledge How these benefits are especially important for entrepreneurs and self-made people ...2022-09-2026 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastThe 4 Most Common Brain Blocks for EntrepreneursIf you’re a self-made person, then you’ve likely encountered a few stumbling blocks along your path. Sometimes these are societal or cultural blocks, and often times, they are also deep brain blocks that hinder your progress. This is happening to you if you’ve had an idea or goal that you know “what to do” but taking action on it has just not happened at the rate you want it to. Growth feels slow, and you’re telling yourself “it’s supposed to be hard and take a long time, success doesn't happen overnight!” But what if there’s actually an...2022-09-1330 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastWhat I'm Brainspotting Now IIBeing an Optimized AFer doesn’t mean never having moments of struggle. It means that you have the capacity to recognize struggles as symptoms of something that needs your attention. And sometimes those symptoms are showing you places where something is blocking you from full optimization (and if you’re an over-thinker, you could really get into the weeds as to whether or not you're truly optimized if you still have a block…..but Optimization isn’t a pinnacle we reach, and then light up our cigars and sit back and watch the sunset. It’s a place we aim to be as o...2022-09-0621 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastDo You Have a Drinking Problem? Ask These 3 Questions InsteadThe days of either being an alcoholic or being a healthy drinker are long gone, if they ever truly existed in the first place. Now, we recognize that drinking habits can exist on a full spectrum, and whether or not you place on that spectrum is healthy includes defining your own boundaries for what is aligned with your goal lifestyle. Yes, there are critical markers for addiction, but what if you don’t meet those markers and you’re still unhappy with your relationship with alcohol? In this episode, you’ll learn how to dial in your expectations for your goal...2022-08-3015 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastHolistic Counseling with Chris McDonaldThere used to be a stigma (and practice) in which working on your mental and emotional wellbeing meant lying on a couch with a therapist behind you writing notes and judging your thoughts. Now, there are myriad ways mental wellness work might look. Chris McDonald works with counselors who feel passionate about bringing more holistic means of healing into the therapy room. She joins me today on the podcast to talk about her passion of holistic counseling. You don’t want to miss: How Chris weaves various holistic approaches into her wor...2022-08-2355 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastSix Questions for Self-Coaching a Brain BlockSometimes you might just want a plug-n-play manual to get you out of your funk. These six questions will help get your thinking brain focused in a new way, so you can more easily see why you’re stuck and what you can do to get unstuck. Use these questions daily, weekly, or save them for difficult days where you’re in your head and over-complicating. Make sure you download the free PDF journal of the questions to have on-hand anytime (without having to re-listen to the entire episode every time!). You don’t want to m...2022-08-1635 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast3 Mistakes That Make Your Value Lighthouse Work Against YouIf you’re like most of my clients, you want to do things right the first time, because you want results sooner rather than later. But sometimes the tools we use for the Daily Support Pillar of the Trifecta of Change can actually cross over into the unhelpful category and end up keeping us more stuck! In this episode, I’ll share three common mistakes that lead to a Value Lighthouse working against you instead of for you. You don’t want to miss: The three common mistakes most perfectionists make when...2022-07-2725 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastWhy Knowing Isn't Always Enough with Deborah AntinoriYou can’t see your brain, so it can be a challenge to understand why things feel or react the way they do. Deborah Antinori has spent years studying the brain, especially from the perspective of why and how and where Brainspotting is working. In this interview, she shares her wealth of knowledge while also making something so seemingly invisible into something super relatable. You don’t want to miss: The areas of your brain where thinking and stress response are happening, and why it’s more beneficial to address brain blocks in one inst...2022-07-121h 04

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastThe Shoulds You Should FollowAs a high-achiever, you’ve probably heard the phrase “don’t should on yourself,” but then you’ve also been confused because there are times when action SHOULD be taken or else you’ll never actually achieve your goals. It’s confusing, so in this episode I break it down junior high style to simplify the decision about when to ignore a should and when to follow a should. You don’t want to miss: The reason shoulds are confusing and have multiple meanings The trick to tell if a should is problemat...2022-07-0520 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastBefriending Our Fears with Nikki MaxwellHow often does fear get in your way? If you’re like most of my clients (and me!) then fear can have a bigger impact on your goals than you’d care to admit. In this episode, I’m joined by Nikki Maxwell to talk about her work on helping people befriend their fear. You don’t want to miss: Nikki’s take on spending time with the uncomfortable parts of ourselves How to overcome outdated beliefs and stories about ourselves The power of a supportive group of like-minded people 2022-06-2858 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastWhere Are You in the Stages of Change?If you’ve spent any time on the Groundhog Day Circle of Shame then you know it can feel defeating to have to start over and over again. But what if instead of starting over, you’re actually moving through the stages of change and just don’t realize it? But what ARE the stages of change? You don’t want to miss: The traditional stages of change taught to professionals since the 70s My take on 3 additional stages unique to the journey of changing your relationship alcohol How to identify the exact stage y...2022-06-2022 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast[Changing Habits Series] The Surprising Connection Between Your Value Set and Habit Change (part 4 of 4)If you’ve ever wondered why some people just seem more able than you to stick with a plan, even when you KNOW (in your adulty brain of course) that it’s a solid plan. You find yourself slacking off, self-sabotaging, and then you feel ashamed because you couldn’t even do the bare minimum to see results. In this episode, we’ll explore why it’s critical to understand your own value set before you take action, and how understanding it will also help you when things are difficult with your goal and you need extra TLC. Yo...2022-06-1431 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast[Changing Habits Series] What to Do When You Catch Yourself Self Sabotaging (part 3 of 4)Sometimes we self-sabotage without even noticing. Especially when it’s disguised as being polite or flexible or having balance, even, sometimes, self-care! In this episode, I’ll detail the red flags for each of the 4 types of self-sabotage, and then I’ll tell you what to do when you notice them happening in your life. You don’t want to miss: The red flags to clue you in that you’re self-sabotaging The sneaky ways some self-sabotaging types can combine to confuse you into thinking you’re on the right track when you’re not My top...2022-06-1126 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast[Changing Habits Series] Why Keeping a Daily Streak of Success With Your New Habit is Not The Goal part 2 of 4Have you ever had a winning streak and then slipped up and thought “well sh*t, now I have to start all over again!”...or maybe you talked yourself into keeping your streak going but then had a nagging feeling inside that it “didn’t really count”? We get messages about streaks from places like Peloton and Dry January, but is that really an effective strategy for seeing lasting habit change or is it a source of shame and self-sabotage? In this episode, we’ll explore those questions. You don’t want to miss: Why cou...2022-06-0924 min

Hope Pieced TogetherGray Area Drinking with Carolyn Robistow, LPCBetween the extremes of Clinical Substance Abuse and Teetotaler is the much larger category of Gray Area Drinking. Here today to discuss the topic is therapist, gray area drinking coach, and board member at Mosaics of Mercy, Carolyn Robistow. Join us today to hear Carolyn’s hard-earned perspective on what she calls ‘Groundhog Day Drinking’ and what to do about it. You’ll hear what Carolyn does when she realizes that someone needs support for Clinical Substance Abuse, and why she believes that people’s response to your changed relationship with drinking says absolutely nothing about you. We talk about reso...2022-06-0855 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast[Changing Habits Series] The 4 Types of Self-Sabotage (part 1 of 4)If you’ve ever tried to change a habit only to find yourself back on groundhog day, or you’ve ever had a run of success and then noticed your old familiar friend of self-sabotage, then this episode is for you. In it, I’ll dive into the 4 sneaky ways self-sabotage shows up. You don’t want to miss: The 4 types of sneaky self-sabotage that are probably showing up right now with any goal you have Why some of these are actually protective and defensive responses from your subcortical brain How to recognize e...2022-06-0731 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastMommy Wine Time (and other uncomfortable conversations) with Tessa StuckeyDo you have a coffee mug that sasyss , "this might be wine"? Do you look forward to that first pour of the evening when you can finally "relax" after a busy day momming? Do the messages you get as a parent make it feel like no one could possibly do this job if it weren't for alcohol? In this week's episode, I'm joined by Tessa Stuckey who shares her experience as a mom to 4 boys under 4 and being confronted with the reality that Mommy Wine Time wasn't doing her any favors. You don't want to mis...2022-05-3153 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastOptimizing RestHave 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 learned the hard way about what happens in our bodies when we ignore the signs of stress and overwhelm The...2022-05-2441 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast[GDD Mini Series Part 5 of 5] The Trifecta of ChangeIf 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 Change so you can decide what might be the missing piece in your efforts. You don’t want to miss: The 3 Pillars of the Tri...2022-05-1628 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast[GDD Mini Series Part 4 of 5] Why Abstinence Isn't the GoalIf 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 brain when you make abstinence your goal What if your goal IS to be fully alcohol-free? Isn’t that abstinence? Why outda...2022-05-1427 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast[GDD Mini Series Part 3 of 5] The Groundhog Day Drinkers Circle of ShameWe’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 you think about drinking and taking breaks The ACTUAL way to evaluate your own goals for alcohol What’s coming up in the next min...2022-05-1225 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast[GDD Mini-Series Part 1 of 5] The Biggest Barrier to Being Optimized AFIf 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 the Groundhog Day Drinking Mini-Series, I share the new and improved way to evaluate your relationship with alcohol for maximum efficiency in your goals for health, wealth, and relationships. You don...2022-05-1039 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast[GDD Mini-Series Part 2 of 5] What Type of Drinker Are YouMaybe 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 alcohol are probably only giving you partial information, and how to update the way you look at drinking. You don’t want...2022-05-1031 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastOptimized Dads and Drinking with Clint McAfoosClint 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 fitness and crushing goals. You don’t want to miss: Clint’s journey to being Optimized AF as a Dad and Facebook Group inspiration The messages men get in western culture...2022-05-0350 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastWhat It Means to be an Optimized AFerIf 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 returning with everything on your list. In this episode, I share what it means, and what it DOESN’T mean to be Optimized AF....2022-04-2642 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastWhat I'm Self-Brainspotting These DaysIf 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 bringing up old stories in my subcortical brain and causing chaos in my daily life Which self-brainspo...2022-04-2233 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make that Sabotage Their SuccessHave 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 groundhog day entrepreneur Three of the mistakes you might be making that keep you stuck on groundhog da...2022-04-0715 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast5 FAQ When You're New to BrainspottingHow 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 thinking about when you brainspot What to do if you don’t notice anything happening Where to look for the best results PLUS, how you’ll...2022-04-0617 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastBrainspotting thorugh an EMDR Trainer's Lens with Libby MurdochLibby 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 also the owner and developer of Brain Based EMDR Training and Resilience Focused EMDR. You don’t want to miss: Libby’s new EMDR training coming soon! The story...2022-03-3151 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastStopping Self-SabotageIf 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 miss: The area of your brain where self-sabotage occurs Why that area of your brain gets in the way of...2022-02-2222 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastComparing Brainspotting and MeditationWhat'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. Links and Resources: Email me at carolynrobistowconsulting@gmail.com Free Biolateral Music https://youtu.be/Eu_kSaFzSR0 Brainspotting by Dr. David Grand https://amzn.to/3AvtiNK J...2022-01-3113 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastStarting a Self-Brainspotting HabitAre 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 self-spotting habit in order to see results The steps to make starting and keeping this habit simple PLUS, the ONE habit th...2022-01-2621 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastBrainspotting Writer's Block with Kate TurnerHave 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 the Love and Logic program way back in my school counseling days. Here's Kate's take on Love and Logic: Love and Logic gives parents easy to use tools...2021-11-0427 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastHanxiety: Hangover Anxiety and BrainspottingDo 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 Hangxiety (even though they think they're helping) What you can do to alleviate Hangxiety PLUS, my soapbox about THE mi...2021-10-2917 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastThe Uncertainty PrincipleUncertainty 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 burnout and achieve better results with clients The role of Uncertainty in clinical diagnoses like Anxiety and OCD How to use the Uncertainty principle to uplevel your relationships and connections (and sales!) PL...2021-10-1924 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastCan Brainspotting Increase My Income?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 want to miss: The 5 major brain blocks possibly keeping you from earning the income you desire The 2 self-brainspotting setups I routinely recommend when a client wants to bu...2021-10-1221 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastBrainspotting Performance and Creativity with Thad FryeDo 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 (LCSW), Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, Brainspotting consultant and certification mentor, beginner and advanced-level Brainspotting training assistant, and a proud board member of the Rocky Mountain Brainspotting Institute (an organization founded by...2021-10-0552 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastBrainspotting Grief and Growth with Sarah FalkWith 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 to be authentic (but not to devalue herself!). She also shares about the GREAT work she's doing to help anxious moms. Can you relate? Make sure you rate and revie...2021-09-2852 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastBrainspotting Imposter Syndrome with Katie ReadKatie 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 OUTgrown the therapy office. Katie has been an LMFT forever, directed large agencies, taught grad school, supervised 40+ interns, written psych training materials, spoken at conferences, and had practices in various cities. S...2021-09-2140 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast5 (plus) Benefits of BrainspottingBrainspotting 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 brainspotting into your own life. You don’t want to miss: The ripple effect that inspired my business name The super satisfying use of efficiency for you busy high achievers How the benefits...2021-09-1425 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastThe Goal of BrainspottingHow 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-brainspotting session feeling more activated than when I started PLUS, what to do if YOU end a session feeling mor...2021-09-0715 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastJenn Linck: Sobriety and Brainspotting Business BlocksJenn 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 industry’s messages about alcohol The mission Jenn is on to help provide high quality services and soberfit...2021-08-3141 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastBrainspotting and AnxietyIf you’ve ever had an anxious thought, you’ll want to bookmark this episode! Anxiety is a midbrain response, so using Brainspotting, which focuses its work primarily IN the midbrain, is my go-to way to help clients (and myself) experience less anxiety. You don’t want to miss: What’s going on in our brains when we’re feeling anxious? The 3 approaches I most commonly use to brainspot anxious thoughts How to know when it’s time to work with a professional for your anxiety PLUS, how we can u...2021-08-2428 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastManifesting and and Alcohol-Free Lifestyle with Amanda KudaAmanda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert. She’s a holistic life coach, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, TX. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. In this episode, we get authentic with a coffee chat turned podcast episode. You don’t want to miss: Amanda’s experience with being seen as a shining light for the f...2021-08-1750 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastHow To Start a Self-Brainspotting PracticeYou’re convinced brainspotting can be helpful for you, but you’re not sure how to get started with brainspotting at home without a professional. This episode, we’re looking at the 5 steps you can take today to start your own self-brainspotting practice. You don’t want to miss: What level of commitment is needed for you to successfully develop this new practice A short list of easy-to-find supplies for your new self-brainspotting space One of brainspotting’s secret weapons explained (with links below to access it for free) PLUS, how to kn...2021-08-1016 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast4 Myths About Alcohol-Free LivingYou know alcohol is a brain blocker, so why do you stay stuck in the detox to retox cycle? This episode, I bust 4 of the myths that were holding me back from finding freedom from gray area drinking. You don’t want to miss: The myth believed by many entrepreneurs about networking without wine Myths about non-alcoholic beverages as substitutes for the real thing My biggest surprise about socializing without booze PLUS, the ONE lie you might have heard before that keeps people fearful of considering alcohol-free living...2021-08-1019 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting Podcast3 Reasons I Used Brainspotting to Stop DrinkingBecoming alcohol-free is a big decision, and one that took me over two years to officially decide. This episode, I’m sharing the 3 big events that helped me realize I’m much happier and much better off being alcohol-free. I’m sharing in the hopes that you can relate to at least one of these moments (spoiler alert, I did not have a typical rock bottom you might expect!). You don’t want to miss: What might happen if you don’t have healthier sleep habits and a healthy way to deal with stress T...2021-08-1020 min

Brain Unblocked: The Brainspotting PodcastWhat Is BrainspottingBrainspotting 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 so you can reach your goals for health, wealth, and relationships. This episode, we’re looking at 3 key components to know before you start your self-brainspotting practice. You don’t want to miss: The main concept behind brainspotting that makes it work. The hardest part of self-brainspotting for us high achievers How to decide what’s safe to self-brainsp...2021-08-0922 min

Motherhood in ADHD – Parenting with ADHD, Productivity Tips, Brain based Science, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Education to Help Moms with Adult ADHDE097: Ask The Experts Roundtable: 8 Strategies for Overwhelmed ADHD Moms to Take Care of Yourself During Stressful Times! Self Care for Women with Adult ADHDHow can we, as moms with ADHD, take care of ourselves? Today I've got 8 new friends for you. Everyone is either a mama with ADHD or a professional who works with moms like us; many of them are both. These ladies are sharing with us what works for our amazing brains. We've been talking about self-care the last few months because self care got a bad rap recently -- self care is not about taking a bubble bath or spending time in luxury. Self care is literally that - taking care of yourself. How can you take of your family if you...2021-06-1712 min

Equip Online: Shedding Light on Mental HealthUnderstanding The Anxious Brain #14Life in today’s fast-paced world is complex, with more stressors and less direct social support than in past generations. Being anxious is a normal part of life. However, people sometimes experience prolonged periods of anxiety that can affect their social, work, or personal lives. The good news is that our understanding of the fight-or-flight response has led to well-researched, effective treatments and coping methods. Our guest on this episode is Carolyn Robistow. Carolyn is a Licensed Professional Counselor whose specialty is helping people-pleasing perfectionists with Anxiety and OCD. She also works as an alcohol relationship coach fo...2021-04-1653 min

Hope Pieced TogetherNavigating Anxiety in Uncertainty with Carolyn RobistowAnxiety is something that most of us can relate to at the moment. The uncertainties surrounding the global pandemic are affecting all of us in some way, and worries about health, safety, livelihoods, and finances are intensified by the constant influx of news and shifting circumstances. Joining us today is a local counselor, Carolyn Robistow, to share with us about navigating anxiety and tapping into our resilience as human beings. While we may be confronted with a new level of uncertainty, it is helpful to remember that all of us have successfully overcome significant challenges, including being uncertain at...2020-04-2132 min

Hope Pieced TogetherPerfectionism, Anxiety, and Overwhelm with Carolyn RobistowOn today’s show, we have Carolyn Robistow, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Texas. Carolyn specializes specifically in helping those who struggle with stress and anxiety, perfection, infertility, ADHD and focus. Inside this episode, we talk about the importance of prioritization in our lives, Carlyon expands on a new brain-based therapy called Brain Spotting, as well as a play therapy method called Sandtray Therapy. We also talk about the importance that self-compassion plays within our lives and establishing our worthiness. Carolyn shares with us her approach to therapy sessions, where she foresees her practice heading with th...2020-03-0341 min