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In episode 89 of the podcast, we discuss why grief isn’t just emotional….it’s neurological.In this episode, we discuss:Why grief can feel physically painful and what’s happening in the brain when we experience loss in any form (Nerd Alert Segment)Why grief tends to come in waves rather than a predictable timelineWhy the traditional stages of grief are often misunderstood4 types of unexpected grief that many people experienceHow grief can show up as anxiety, numbness, rumination, or emotional floodingPractice What You PodcastAt the end of the episode, during the Practice What You Podcast section, we shift into practical application and explore how the nervous system processes grief and what actually helps when it hits hardest.You’ll learn:What actually helps in the moment when grief suddenly intensifiesTools to regulate the nervous system during waves of sadness or overwhelmHow to coexist with grief (and even befriend it) instead of trying to outrun it or letting it take overHow to track progress in grief beyond simply “feeling better”Practical tools that help alongside time…not just “give it time” advice.____Ready to make real changes, not just think about them?If you want support turning insight into action and breaking patterns that keep repeating, you can explore working together ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! Coaching is designed to help you build systems, track evidence, and rewire patterns in a way that actually sticks.___Be sure to follow my Instagram ⁠@briannadiorio⁠ for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Check out my ⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things!You can visit my website ⁠⁠www.briannadiorio.com⁠ to learn more.Production Manager and Graphics ⁠@kylediorio

In Episode 88, we’re talking about how to stop letting feelings hijack your choices, and how to start using evidence — not impulse — as your compass.In this episode, we break down:Why emotional intensity is not the same thing as truthNerd Alert: The brain systems behind emotions vs feelingsThe difference between emotions, feelings, and evidence (and why it matters)How two people can experience the same event and walk away with opposite conclusionsPractice What You Podcast: A simple, evidence-based framework to stop repeating the same patterns___Ready to make real changes, not just think about them?If you want support turning insight into action and breaking patterns that keep repeating, you can explore working together ⁠here⁠! Coaching is designed to help you build systems, track evidence, and rewire patterns in a way that actually sticks.___Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Check out my ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things!You can visit my website ⁠www.briannadiorio.com to learn more.Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio

In episode 87, we are going over all things habits! Bad habits aren’t a willpower issue — they’re a brain wiring issue. In this episode, we break down why your brain automates patterns that don’t serve you, why trying harder doesn’t work, and how to actually rewire habits using neuroscience (not motivation).In this episode, we cover:Why your brain runs so much of your day on autopilotWhere habits actually live in the brain (and why logic can’t stop them)The 4-step habit loop: cue → craving → response → reward (via James Clears Atomic Habits)Why you don’t crave the habit — you crave the state changeHow stress makes bad habits strongerHow to break habits by changing cues, friction, and rewardsWhy identity beats motivation when it comes to lasting changeIf you’re stuck in a start-stop cycle, this episode will help you stop blaming yourself and start working with your brain instead of against it.___Ready to make real changes, not just think about them?If you want support turning insight into action and breaking patterns that keep repeating, you can explore working together here! Coaching is designed to help you build systems, track evidence, and rewire patterns in a way that actually sticks.___Check out my ⁠⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠⁠for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things!You can visit my website ⁠⁠www.briannadiorio.com⁠ to learn more.Production Manager and Graphics ⁠@kylediorio⁠

In this episode, we break down the real neuroscience behind anxiety, avoidance, procrastination, and the Sunday Scaries — and give you practical tools to interrupt the patterns your brain keeps running on autopilot. You’ll finally understand what your brain is doing, why it’s doing it, and how to retrain it.By the end of this episode, you’ll walk away knowing:Why your brain predicts the worst How dopamine actually drives avoidance Why Sundays hit so hard How the threat circuit, DMN, and executive network shape procrastination Why your brain is doing this and how to use these tools to retrain it.___Work With MeIf you want to go deeper into this work — the patterns, the tools, the rewiring — and you want support and accountability tailored to your brain, you can work with me 1:1. This is where we take the science and apply it directly to your life so you can create real, lasting change.___Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Check out my ⁠Amazon Storefront ⁠for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things!You can visit my website ⁠www.briannadiorio.com to learn more.Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio___

We talk about dating breakups all the time — but almost no one talks about the heartbreak of losing a friend. In this episode, we unpacks the hidden grief of friendship endings, the roles we unconsciously play, and how to know when a friendship has simply expired.You’ll learn:• Why friendship breakups can feel more painful than romantic ones• The hidden “roles” we play — fixer, caretaker, hype-friend, etc.• How to move from legacy friendships to aligned connections• How to heal without becoming guarded or cold• Practical ways to make new, aligned friendships as an adultJoin the live workshop — “From Self-Doubt to Self-Trust” on Oct 29:Learn how to rebuild self-trust, set clean boundaries, and make aligned decisions.→ Register here! ___Be sure to follow my Instagram ⁠@briannadiorio⁠ for all the Brianna Approved educational content! You can visit my website ⁠⁠www.briannadiorio.com⁠ to learn more.Production Manager and Graphics ⁠@kylediorio⁠