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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 steerin...

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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. Get your Patreon perk <a href='https://www.patreon.com/posts/115294695?pr=true'>HERE</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.patreon.com/crystalmclaincreative?fan_landing=true">Support the show</a><a href='https://crystalmclaincreative.com/pages/products-shipping'>Disclaimer</a>

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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 o...

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