131: An Open Conversation With My Therapist! A Neuroscience Therapy Approach That’s Fun + Effective with Jaime Armstrong

This week I’m doing something a little different and inviting my amazing therapist, Jaime Armstrong, to the podcast! She’ll be sharing more about RRT (Rapid Resolution Therapy), EPI (Emotional Pain Intervention), and the neuroscience-based techniques that can help you reprogram your mind and stress-proof your brain. Prepare to be amazed!Tune in to discover…My personal experience with Jaime and how her unique approach to therapy has completely shifted my perspective [1:40]Making “Shift” Happen: Discover more about Jaime, her mission, and the modalities & techniques she uses in her practice [7:04]Jaime’s “bottom-up approach” for rewiring your brain + an eye-opening metaphor to help you understand your brain’s programming [8:32]Rethinking traditional therapy: why you no longer need to wait *years* to see results with your mental health [14:00]How to create immediate and lasting change in your life from a brain-first perspective [17:51]Jaime’s advice to help us overcome self-doubt and “comparisonitis” as photographers [18:52]The foundation behind RRT that will explain every experience you’ve ever had(!) + why the idea of the “left brain” & “right brain” is incomplete [27:17]Why a mental health diagnosis is NOT a lifelong sentence, or a reflection of who you are (+ what you should know instead) [32:22]The only 3 reasons your mind gets stuck + a low-effort, but powerful technique to help you combat stressful moments [41:22]What happens inside our brains when we meditate and why it matters [46:30]Listen in on a mini LIVE therapy session where Jaime helps me overcome a deep-rooted fear that has often held me back while shooting (do you struggle with this too?) [49:05]How to stay connected with Jaime and join her brain-changing live event! (think TED talk meets standup comedy!) [1:11:50]RESOURCES + LINKS:Join Jaime’s live event, “An Evening with My Therapist” on June 10, 2023! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/an-evening-with-my-therapist-featuring-jaime-armstrong-rp-tickets-609786787697 Connect with her on Instagram @therapywithjaime Come say hi to me on social! I would love to hear what you thought of this episode and how it helped you!Instagram: @saramonikaphoto