Episode 50: Here’s Why You Become Like the People Around You

Who you spend time with shapes everything, your habits, your choices, your stress, your growth, and your sense of self. In this episode, Belinda explains why your nervous system mirrors the people and environments around you, not because you’re weak, but because this is how humans are wired.You’ll learn why some people feel regulating and expansive, while others leave you dysregulated, drained, or stuck in old patterns, and how your childhood experiences shape what feels “normal,” even when it isn’t healthy. Belinda shares practical ways to choose people and spaces that support your growth, regulate your nervous system, and help you create lasting change.If you’ve ever wondered why you feel like a different version of yourself around certain people, or why growth and change can feel hard in familiar environments, this episode will give you clarity, validation, and tools to start choosing people and environments that truly nourish you and move you forward.Podcast Sponsor:Evolution Botanicals: real, natural support for your health. From functional mushrooms for focus, energy and immunity, to traditional herbs that nourish and  support your nervous system.  Visti: https://evolutionbotanicals.com.au/ and add BTS10 for 10% off your first order.Connect with Belinda:Website: www.belindaanderson.com.au(sign up to her Newsletter to receive updates on retreats, podcast episodes, and insights to help you heal, grow & thrive).Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/belinda.andersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindaandersonau