Unlock the secrets to mastering your mind's safety switches and harnessing your inner resilience. Join me, Crystal McLain, as we uncover how our brains and bodies react when we perceive threats, often tricking us into stress spirals even when danger is nowhere in sight. Together, we'll explore the unseen power of the amygdala and prefrontal cortex in shaping our responses, and discover why acknowledging our feelings is more than just therapy talk – it’s a path to holistic wellness. By steering away from the pitfalls of overconsumption, we'll reframe self-care to truly honor our bodies’ needs and build a life brimming with peace and personal power.

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Unlock the secret to rejuvenating your mind and body by understanding the crucial difference between rest and sleep. Imagine if you could harness rest not just as a pause in activity, but as a powerful tool to recharge your energy and support your overall well-being. In this compelling episode, I guide you through the transformative potential of rest, revealing how it goes beyond mere inactivity to become a harmonious alignment with your true needs.

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Social media is totally amazing, but it may also be the thing that's keeping you stuck in life. Join me as we explore stress and the dark side of social media.

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Do the simplest tasks ever feel like monumental challenges? Join me as we dissect the phenomenon of functional freeze—a state where your brain's response to stress can leave you feeling disconnected and anxious. We'll delve into how your brain reacts to everyday stressors like work deadlines and social obligations, and manifests in physical symptoms and reactionary choices (or lack thereof). I'll also explain the roles of the autonomic nervous system and the amygdala, and how chronic stress or unresolved trauma can worsen these experiences. Using the cognitive triangle framework, we'll explore how your thoughts, feelings, and actions intertwine to sustain this freeze response, and most importantly, I’ll give you actionable insights on breaking this cycle to become more proactive and present in your life.

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Have you ever felt disconnected from your actions, like you’re just going through the motions? Discover how aligning your actions with your true wants, needs, and values can transform your life. In this episode of Creative Self-Care, I share how understanding my reasons for my actions helped me find focus and resist distractions. You'll learn why attaching meaning to your daily activities creates a strong grounding, making decision-making simpler, even in tough situations.

Join me as I invite you to embark on a free creative self-care course designed to deepen your self-awareness and challenge your comfort zones. Together, we'll explore the scientific insights into your brain and body, helping you grow stronger roots for a more purposeful life. This journey isn’t just about self-care; it’s about living a heart-centered, wellness-focused existence. Get access to the full course on Patreon and start building a life that truly resonates with who you are. Thank you for tuning in, and I can't wait to see you grow exponentially!

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Ever wondered why you're feeling so overwhelmed and disconnected lately? In this episode, I jump back into the podcasting world to unpack the reasons behind our collective stress and trauma, and more importantly, what we can do about it. I share essential insights into how our brains and bodies respond to prolonged stress and how this impacts our overall well-being.

Join me as I break down the key components of my upcoming FREE self-guided course, to be released piece by piece, which will help you manage stress, enhance cognitive function, and elevate your mood and energy because you deserve to feel more confident and capable of taking control of your health and showing up in the world as your best self. Let's embark on this journey together and reclaim our well-being amidst the chaos!

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Have you ever told yourself that you suck at self care? Or have you told yourself that it’s something that just isn’t accessible to you? If so, I’m so glad you’re here because I get to be the one to tell you that that is bullshit.

Yup, so today I’m going prove to you that you’re actually pretty great at practicing self care. I’m also going let you in on the secret WHY you believe you're bad at it, and we're going to learn six simple things you can start doing RIGHT NOW, so you can start feeling like the capable badass that you already are.

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