Could your subconscious mind be influencing your risk of stroke? In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast emotional drivers series, Heather McKean explores the hidden emotional drivers behind strokes, revealing how unresolved trauma, self-criticism, and deep-seated fears can contribute to this life-threatening condition. She unpacks the subconscious programming that keeps people stuck in stress, burnout, and emotional overload—sometimes leading to a physical breakdown. If you’ve ever wondered why the body does what it does, this episode is for you. Discover how emotional healing and subconscious reprogramming can be the missing piece to true health and transformation.

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What we covered in this episode: 

🧠 Strokes as a Brain’s SOS – Strokes can be the brain’s extreme response to emotional overload.

💔 The Love Connection – Stroke sufferers often have deep-rooted issues with love, rejection, and abandonment.

🔄 Trauma & Stroke Risk – Reliving past traumas or negative thought loops increases risk.

👶 Childhood Programming – Early abandonment, rejection, or pressure can shape subconscious patterns.

⚖️ Overgiving & Burnout – People who overcommit and neglect themselves are more vulnerable.

🚫 Resistance to Change – The subconscious fears change, believing old patterns are survival tools.

🧩 Bitterness & Blockages – Emotional constriction can mirror physical blood flow issues.

❌ Suppressing Pain is Harmful – Avoiding emotional pain can contribute to strokes.

💡 Healing Needs Deep Work – True change requires subconscious reprogramming, not quick fixes.

🌍 The Body Sends Messages – A stroke is the body’s way of signaling deep emotional distress.

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