Reset Your Nervous System: Brainspotting, Anxiety Relief & Polyvagal Tools | Monica Pitek-Fugedi

Are you living in a constant state of "Fight or Flight"? In this episode of Hypnosis and Beyond, we sit down with licensed therapist and nervous system expert Monica Pitek-Fugedi to discuss why you can’t simply "think" your way out of anxiety.Monica breaks down the science of the amygdala, the power of Brainspotting, and how to move from overwhelm to a state of grounded safety. Whether you are dealing with trauma or just daily stress, these practical tools—including the "Ice Pack Trick"—will help you rewire your internal dialogue.In this episode, we discuss:Why Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) isn't always enough for trauma.Brainspotting vs. EMDR: Which one works faster for emotional release?How to use "Micro-moments of Mindfulness" to reset your day hourly.The "Dorsal State" and why movement is the best way to break a stress loop.A hilarious subconscious question: What if the whole world wore inflatable costumes?Episode Chapters:0:00 - Welcome to Hypnosis and Beyond1:20 - Meet Monica Pitek-Fugedi: From School Counselor to Wellness Expert3:45 - Why you can’t "think" your way out of anxiety5:10 - Polyvagal Theory & The Body Keeps the Score (Bessel van der Kolk)7:30 - How the Amygdala processes danger vs. safety10:15 - How to use the "Ice Pack" trick to activate the Vagus Nerve13:40 - Brainspotting vs. EMDR: Which works faster for trauma?17:25 - Somatic tools for couples: Using empathy for nervous system regulation21:10 - Morning routines and "Micro-moments" of mindfulness25:30 - How to stop a stress loop with physical movement29:45 - Silly Subconscious Question: Inflatable Costumes!32:20 - Monica’s parting wisdom: The power of the pauseConnect with our Guest, Monica Pitek-Fugedi:Website: https://www.monicajill.comGuided Meditations: https://insighttimer.com/monicajill/guided-meditations/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicapitek-fugedi/Resources Mentioned:"The Body Keeps the Score" by Bessel van der KolkPolyvagal Theory (Stephen Porges & Deb Dana)Connect with your Hosts:Dana (Pepper Tree Wellness): https://peppertreewellness.comJen (Jennifer C. Johnston): https://jennifercjohnston.caAbout Hypnosis and Beyond:We are certified hypnotists and friends dedicated to helping you rewire your internal dialogue and build emotional resilience. We release new episodes bimonthly! Subscribe to join our community and stay updated on the latest in hypnosis, NLP, and wellness.#NervousSystem #AnxietyRelief #Brainspotting #PolyvagalTheory #MentalHealthTips #HypnosisAndBeyond #TraumaHealing #Mindfulness #VagusNerve #SomaticHealing