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Episode 3098:

Nia Shanks explores how the nocebo effect, the harmful counterpart to the placebo, shows up in everyday life when we believe negative outcomes into existence. She reveals how self-limiting beliefs, reinforced by fitness myths and personal narratives, can derail progress and offers a mindset shift that empowers lasting change.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/nocebo-effect-thinking-your-way-to-failure/

Quotes to ponder:

"Your thoughts and beliefs can act like a nocebo, leading to poorer outcomes simply because you expect them."

"Being told you’re 'broken' or have to train a certain way can plant seeds of doubt that sabotage your progress."

"You are not fragile, and your body is not a ticking time bomb waiting to explode if you move 'wrong.'"

Episode references:

The Nocebo Effect: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6534344/

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