#3: Shifting Brain States for a Calm and Connected Holiday

In this episode, I’m diving into one of my favourite topics – the neuroscience of feeling stuck. I’ll walk you through the brain-state model developed by Dr Becky Bailey and explain how understanding the three key brain states – Survival, Emotional, and Executive – can help you move from chaos to clarity in your everyday life.I share why so many of us get caught in patterns of overwhelm, procrastination, or frustration (especially during hectic or emotional times), and how recognising your current brain state can be the first step toward shifting out of it.You’ll learn how to spot these states in yourself and others, and I’ll offer simple, practical tools to help you regulate, reconnect, and find your way back to calm and clarity – even when life feels a bit wild.We also talk about the challenges that come up around the holidays – family dynamics, social gatherings, and the emotional landmines that can leave us spiralling. If you're ready to understand your brain in a whole new way and learn how to meet yourself with more compassion, this one’s for you.This episode may include adult language. Listener discretion is advised.Dive deeper into the magic of emotions and transformation by following the podcast for new episodes.Got questions or insights to share? Email me at [email protected] on Insta: @ShannonMaryMacSubscribe to my newsletter