#44: Thoughts, Feelings, Memories, & Triggers

In this episode, we start with a quick refresher of what thoughts and feelings are and where they come from.  We then take it a little further and introduce memories and triggers.  These are related in the fact that triggers surface as a result of a memory that was made in the past. This collection of thoughts created feelings at the time it was integrated in our mind and brain. Then, when an internal or external stimulus arises that triggers that memory, you experience those feelings all over again.  Sometimes it serves you and sometimes it doesn't.  This episode encourages recognition of the triggers and then seeking to figure out where they came from. Then doing the work to try to reframe that thought to produce a better feeling that produces a result that works for you now. Acknowledgment goes to the amazing Dr Caroline Leaf and all of her work around the mind, brain and body connection.  Her website is www.drleaf.com and her podcast is called, "Cleaning up Your Mental Mess". Listen on Apple, Google or Spotify.  If you want to work with us, visit our website: www.thewholephysician.com. We have private coaching and CME courses available. Additionally, we're happy to lecture for your institution. Sign up for our Weekly Well Check by clicking the link. The Weekly Well Check is your weekly dose of encouragement and your only access to secret insider sales on our products. If you'd like something you can use today, download our free Top 10 Mindset Hacks for Doctors here.  For a free quote on Own-Occupation Insurance, you're welcome to use our affiliate link: patternlife.com/drivetime