In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, host Dr. April Darley dives into the concept of 'stress laxing,' a paradoxical behavior of feeling anxious when trying to relax. She explains how learned behaviors and subconscious beliefs can make relaxation feel like a threat.

Dr. Darley introduces her Bespoke Brain System, which examines how individuals think, act, and feel on three different levels, to help unwind these ingrained patterns.

She emphasizes the importance of discovering and transforming underlying beliefs to achieve a state of true relaxation and offers complimentary consultations to guide listeners through the process.

Tune in to learn how to simplify, stabilize, and strategize for a more relaxed and balanced life.

If you'd like to schedule a complimentary phone consultation mentioned in the episode, click here: www.aprildarley.com/scheduling-1

00:00 Introduction and Host Welcome

00:15 Understanding Stress Laxing

01:09 The Three Brain System

02:24 The Subconscious and Relaxation

04:16 Overcoming Insomnia and Unwinding Patterns

06:13 Simplify, Stabilize, Strategize

06:40 The Hardwired Struggle for Creativity

09:57 Invitation for Consultation

10:37 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

In this episode of the Bite-Sized Brilliance Podcast, Dr. April Darley explores the concept of 'Happily Ever After' and its impact on our mindset and decision-making.

You’ll also discover the cognitive distortions and subconscious fears that often sabotage our goals and happiness.

She introduces her Bespoke Brain System, which involves working with the unconscious, subconscious, and conscious minds to achieve emotional stability and strategic planning.

Listeners are encouraged to embrace change, reassess their goals, and understand that they have the freedom to pivot without guilt or shame.

Schedule your free phone consultation as mentioned in the episode at www.aprildarley.com/scheduling-1

00:00 Introduction to Happily Ever After

01:03 Inspiration from Denise Duffield Thomas

02:00 Understanding the Bespoke Brain System

02:41 The Survival Brain and Cognitive Distortions

05:01 The Myth of Irreversible Choices

05:29 Finding Flexibility and Freedom

07:53 The Reality of Monetizing Hobbies

09:23 Embracing Change and Growth

12:22 Simplify, Stabilize, Strategize

13:07 Conclusion and Next Steps

Join Dr. April Darley on the Bite Size Brilliance podcast as she delves into the topic of labels and their impact on our identity.

Explore why labels can be both a source of order and conflict, how our brains perceive and assign labels, and the psychological effects of self-imposed and external labels.

Dr. Darley also shares insights into identifying and rewiring harmful labels to help you design a life of purpose and psychological safety.

For personalized guidance, visit www.aprildarley.com to book a free consultation.

00:00 Introduction to Bite Size Brilliance

00:05 The Debate on Labels

00:53 The Brain's Need for Labels

02:03 Self-Identity and Labels

04:14 The Impact of Self-Labeling

06:18 Rewiring Harmful Labels

07:28 How to Get Help

08:31 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Your brain and body aren't designed for constant work. Everything in life is cyclical, including you.

But why do we resist resting? Why do we have guilt when we aren't being overwhelmed with data, work, and a full to-do list?

The answer is tricky, and I'll be breaking down several reasons why you might be resisting the cycles and rhythms in your life and how that can lead to burnout if not reversed.

If you're a high achiever on the road to burnout, then check out my latest resource to help.

It's called, The High Achiever's Survival Guide: Strategies to Break Free from Burnout. Grab your copy here: https://www.aprildarley.com/survival-kit

Could you be confusing a lack of clarity with a lack of courage?

It's easy to think, say, or believe that we don't know what our next steps are going to be, but what if that's not true?

What if you know exactly what you want, but you haven't admitted it to yourself yet?

In this episode, I'll break down exactly how I guided a recent client who believed she didn't have clarity into gaining the courage to go for what she secretly wanted.

To schedule your FREE phone consultation as mentioned in the episode, go to www.aprildarley.com/scheduling-1

Have you ever been suddenly triggered by a song, movie, tv show, or book? There's a reason for that!

In this episode, we're going to unpack why you suddenly get triggered by things that have nothing to do with you, how you can override those triggers, and regain emotional control to feel better again.

If you loved hearing about how the Bespoke Brain System simplifies your life in this episode, then schedule your FREE phone consultation at www.aprildarley.com/scheduling-1

Every business owner, entrepreneur, and visionary knows that defining your "Why" is incredibly important. But what would happen if your "Why" is based on survival or ego needs instead of what's actually best for you?

In this episode, we'll discuss how to figure out the true motivations behind your "Why" and if they're ego based, how to realign them to what's really important to you.

To schedule a FREE phone consultation as mentioned in the episode, go to www.aprildarley.com/scheduling-1

We all know that changes are a part of life, but a piece of us will fight them because of these 3 things: time, money, and the fear that it might be hard.

When you want to make lasting changes, it's important to approach them with the right strategy. Otherwise, it can feel too uncomfortable to stay consistent.

In this episode, I'll take you through the strategy that I use with my clients to make changes without being overwhelmed or sabotaging them.

To schedule your FREE phone consultation mentioned in the episode, go to www.aprildarley.com/scheduling-1

What if what you thought was a problem was really just a preference, value, or need that wasn't being met?

This is the exact breakthrough my coaching client, *Bonnie, had when she came to me with what she thought was a fear of commitment.

In this episode, I'll discuss Bonnie's breakthrough journey when her "problem" was reimagined using my Bespoke Brain System.

You'll also learn how to recognize if you really have a problem or if what you're experiencing is just shame or guilt about wanting something outside of what's generally thought of as "normal" but feels authentic to you.

This episode was inspired by one of the most insane television shows that I've seen in ages!

I'll break down exactly how you can recognize, reject, and protect yourself from psychological manipulation designed to make you feel bad and doubt yourself.

To schedule a complimentary consultation call as mentioned in this episode, please go to www.aprildarley.com/scheduling-1