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In this episode Joel & Antonia invite their friend Chelsea to join the podcast to talk about the mind body connection.

IN THIS PODCAST YOU'LL FIND:

- Guest Chelsea O’Brien uses the mind/body connection to understand eating disorders.

- We have a tendency to see the body and mind as totally separate, i.e. the body is a vehicle for the mind or that they have totally different desires and needs.

- When you see them in relationship, the question becomes – what thoughts are driving the body’s behaviors.

- Is the brain always in control?

- The mind and body come together when the body experiences feelings.

- There are neurons in the stomach, meaning the body and mind have a much closer connection than we previous thought.

- We can make connections between emotions and behaviors that program our brain to react to triggers in predictable ways.

- “Neurons that fire together, wire together.”

- Social expectations and pressure can cause us to feel shame around these issues that keep our minds more detached from our bodies and exacerbate the issue.

- We can go on autopilot in our behaviors, so programming our mind (“GPS unit”) is important when dealing with addictions and disorders.

- An understanding of the ‘Triune Brain Theory’ is helpful. The lizard brain, the mammalian brain and the neo-cortex.

- We’re dealing with ‘ancient programming’.

- Our lizard brain has a want. If we ignore it, it will only get more insistent.

- The mammalian brain alternates between positive feelings of getting the need met, but shame when registering overconsumption.

- Our neo-cortex thinks it’s in control, but it isn’t when the lizard brain has a need.

- Being in touch with the body and fully experiencing sensations and feelings helps slow down reaction time and making more thoughtful decisions.

EXERCISES WE RECOMMEND IN THIS PODCAST:

- Notice/be aware when you have an urge to overindulge.

- Allow the urge to be there without reacting.

- Feel the urge completely until it plays out.

- Choose how to respond thoughtfully.

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