Change, Neuroplasticity + Grief with guest Jaime Armstrong

What is your response to change?Do you love it? Do you resist it?What if you shift your perspective and realize you are an expert at change?What if you trust that your brain is functioning perfectly and you are exactly where you’re meant to be?What if you could “stress proof” your brain and change your whole life experience with change?In this episode Jaime Armstrong is my guest and we explore change, Neuroplasticity + grief. It’s an awesome conversation! You’re gonna love it. These are the key takeaways:we are pros at change. Change is a constant in life. We are always changing because we are always evolving. Change is natural, and it can be fun and feel GOOD.Our brains are designed to keep us alive - for survival. Nothing is “wrong” if you feel fearful or angry about change - that’s a physiological survival response. Your brain is “doing” its primary job to keep you alive. AND as humans, we have the additional development of the brain to think about the past + future AND to observe our thoughts, tap into intuition, assert willpower to do / not do something, connect with logic and reason (judgement) and imaginationAnother definition of grief is - the awkward transition of doing something different. It’s about reestablishing connection with the person, place or thing that is no longer present in our life. Your loved one wants you to be ok and good as you remember them. You don’t have to love the change - and - you can still be ok through it.Death is a transition of form. It’s not final. Energy is never created or destroyed. We choose how we reconnect with loved ones (past and present). And as we navigate the awkwardness of the new chapter of our life, we meet ourselves with grace and compassion along the way If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review - it helps us so much. And if you know someone who might love it too, please share + download it or comment below.And if you’re seeking tools to navigate change or to process suppressed emotions from stressful or traumatic life experiences, I’m co-hosting a trauma-informed breathwork + movement workshop with Jenn Kerr from Healing Minds Counselling, at The Schoolhouse Collingwood on Sunday, December 8th: https://ediegudaitiswellnessbookinglink.as.me/schedule/3fab735c/?appointmentTypeIds[]=68594284If you’re not in the South Georgian Bay Area or the GTA, please check out my online programs for stress relief, grief and emotional regulation. They each include breathing practices and somatic release tools to help you navigate change with greater confidence and ease: https://ediegudaitiswellness.com/online-programs/For 1-1 guidance, upcoming retreat info or other inquiries, please reach out: [email protected] about Jaime:Jaime is a Psychotherapist, comedian, spreaker + brain changer. She specializes in brain-based and transformational therapy approaches with extensive training in Rapid Resolution Therapy®, Emotional Pain Intervention®,and Brain-Based Clinical Hypnosis.Her mission is to revolutionize the way we think about and experience mental health and therapy. In 2023, Jaime launched her live show, An Evening With My Therapist™, which combines comedy and education to provide a therapeutic experience while having some serious fun!www.jaimearmstrong.com IG: @therapywithjaimeYoutube: @therapywithjaimeLI: Jaime ArmstrongHope you have a wonderful week :)Disclaimer: I am NOT a doctor. This is my perspective on the topic, anchored in the work of various thought leaders + physicians (like Andrew Huberman, Irene Lyons, Peter Levine, Joe Dispenza + Dr. Gabor Mate to name a few)  paired with my own life experiences and healing journey from burnout, grief, severe injury and other events. If you're curious for other resources on this topic, please reach out:[email protected] the episode? Please download it to listen again + share it with your friends / family - let's help each other reduce stress so we feel THRIVE through life.Please follow me: IG: @ediegudaitis.wellnessLinkedIn: Edie Gudaitiswww.ediegudaitiswellness.com