I want to preface that dysautonomic function impacts our autonomic nervous system- sometimes, these techniques may not be as effective! This is just what I have done to help me. In this episode, we cover the somatic nervous system, how it interacts with our bodily sensations, and what we can do to ground ourselves. I hope you enjoy it!

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This episode covers perfectionism: what it is, how it can come from our childhood, how it impacted my life, and the steps I took to overcome it. The desire for excellence can be healthy if channeled in a positive way. Perfectionism derives from anxiety or self-esteem issues. Overcoming perfectionism can improve your quality of life drastically (as it did for mine)! I hope you enjoy this episode!

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Subconscious SLP podcast: https://anchor.fm/nataliebianco165/episodes/What-is-Perfectionism--Causes--Upbringing--How-Perfectionism-Impacts-Our-Careers-and-Our-Clients-Success-e2aas7j

I never knew what dysautonomia was until I experienced some debilitating symptoms. In honor of dysautonomia awareness month, I wanted to share my experience and how I've grown with it. My perspective has changed a lot from it, and I've learned to appreciate my body in a new light. It is not worth focusing on what I can't do or how things have changed. I would rather highlight what I can do and reflect on it with gratitude.

I took a different approach to this episode. There’s a little more tough love than in others. And it felt good. Discipline is a quality that speaks volumes. It shows what you value and how you carry yourself. Having this trait helps you tackle your goals. I am sorry if this hurts anyone’s emotions, but it may be the inspiration you need to jump-start your next chapter! 

Discipline!!!! Work!!!!

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Relationships and having a tribe have been fundamental to my healing. The people I surround myself with provide me with so much love, comfort, motivation, and inspiration. These can be partners, friends, family, and even therapists. You don't realize how much people have helped you until you look back on it.

We also talk about intrinsic motivation at the beginning of the episode and how small tasks and knowing your “why” can help create the spark you need. 

Welcome back! This week, we cover a few topics on adulthood. I discuss using "powerful thinking" over "positive thinking" when facing self-doubt or lack of motivation. I also cover how scary it could be transitioning into adulthood and navigating it as interests change. I talk about honing in on your values and using those to help align your daily activities and interests. Adulthood and approaching 30 can be scary! Just know you are not alone in this process. 

In this episode, I encourage you to look at your patterns and reflect on your values. What gives you energy or resonates best with you? 

At the end of the day, maybe only one person listens, but as long as it may have an impact on someone, that is all I care about.

This was a shorter episode following some reflection on my current situation. I find that focusing on issues only makes the rest of my outcomes worse. I talk about viewing things in a positive light and reinventing yourself in this short hype-up session. Hope you enjoy it! 

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This episode focuses on the millionaire versus victim mentality when dealing with chronic conditions and medical bills. This information was inspired by the book “Secrets of the Millionaire Mind,” where Eker digs into the subconscious mind. I am trying to rewire my brain and how I think about my situations. I hope this will continue to bring me closer to what’s meant for me. I know some aspects sound privileged, and I recognize that. I encourage you to look at your patterns and reflect on what goes right or wrong in your everyday life. I’m sending you love! 

At the end of the day, maybe only one person listens, but as long as it may have an impact on someone, that is all I care about.

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This episode covers health updates as well as dealing with chronic health conditions.  It is difficult to grieve a diagnosis and come to accept it. It is difficult when you don’t get answers and have to continue to wonder what is happening. I try to transmute my pain and put that energy into creating.

I also spent half the episode talking about the art of being and mindfulness tips I use to move past any pain. So any positive thoughts and feelings have been brought to me as I continue these practices. There are parts in the episode where I catch myself thinking about things I said earlier and just how true and positive they are. It's wild to me that I have gotten to this point.

I hope you enjoyed it!

Book: Radical Acceptance by Tara Brach

https://a.co/d/c3oCB4d

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I am a huge sucker when it comes to neuroscience. Our primal brain has not caught up with technology and how our communication systems have shifted. An example is how our brain will see something as a threat when it could be as simple as someone leaving you on read. This “threat” can literally unlock our fight or flight system. And that’s just how our animal brain is still hardwired in us. We have to tease apart and realize that this isn’t a threat to us. I discuss this in today’s podcast, as well as working with children being beneficial to my mental health. Blog post to come! 

Books Discussed:

Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Julie Smith

https://a.co/d/du4SOfJ