Rewire Your Mind For Transformational Change - With Dr Shauna Shapiro

Paul’s guest is Dr Shauna Shapiro, PHD, best-selling author, clinical psychologist and internationally recognised expert in mindfulness and self-compassion Mindfulness works, it reduces depression, decreases anxiety and stress, helps with sleep improves immune function and helps with  learning and  paying attention Hear about the science behind mindfulness and the vital role of attention, intention and attitude in developing mindfulness for positive change and self-compassion   KEY TAKEAWAYS This show contains branded product placement Change happens in increments over time and requires practice to make new neural pathways If you want to change you have to do something different Part of mindfulness is training your attention and understanding the mind will wander some of the time As your intention motivates you it helps to focus your attention Your intentions are neurochemical, dopamine is released and signals the importance of your intention   When you judge or shame yourself the learning centres of the brain shut down and all your resources are moved to survival mode Treat yourself with kindness and dopamine is released and turning on motivation and learning so that next time you can do it differently Mindfulness brings you into the present With anything that’s powerful and effective you need to work with it in the right way and a mindfulness teacher is important  Mindfulness is how you pay attention with an attitude of loving kindness Mindfulness helps you see more clearly the patterns you are practising and clarify your values Be kind to past versions of yourself that didn’t know what you know now   BEST MOMENTS ‘What you practise becomes stronger and this is the foundation of neuroplasticity’ ‘Shame robs the brain of the resources it needs to change’ ‘For change to happen you need to do something differently’ ‘Be kind to past versions of yourself that didn’t know what you know now’   RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE Good Morning I Love You - Shauna Shapiro https://drshaunashapiro.com/   VALUABLE RESOURCES Mindset Change Podcast Mindset Coaching and Therapy The Mindset Coach UK Instagram Mindset Change YouTube   NUMIND WELLNESS OFFER - 20% DISCOUNT AVAILABLE WITH THIS CODE  https://numindwellness.com/   use Code:  PAUL20   ABOUT THE HOST Paul Sheppard Paul is well known for his holistic therapy and coaching approach  when working with anxiety, stress, confidence, and motivation, understanding, and treating the root causes and surrounding issues He has a passion for understanding how the mind works and has been trained in many therapies. He is an Integrative Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, NLP Practitioner, IEMT and has also had training in CBT, ACT and Mindfulness His mission is to share with others the strategies, techniques and perspectives that can have the most positive impact on changing anxiety, stress, low confidence, depression, and motivation. Working with your mind to become calmer, focused, motivated, confident, and resilient are skills everyone can develop and Paul offers a realistic, direct, and no-nonsense approach that is about creating the change you want to live the life you deserve   CONTACT METHOD Mindset Coaching and Therapy The Mindset Coach UK Instagram Mindset Change YouTube