You've Got You: Trust Your Wise Inner Advocate

How can you stay calm and make clear decisions when facing unexpected medical news? What happens to your brain in a health scare? And can you shift your mind from fear to clarity?In today’s episode Luan speaks with Josie Thomson, a neuroscience expert, and award-winning mindset coach who’s faced cancer twice, to explore how you can calm your mind in a health crisis and advocate for yourself with confidence.In this episode we talk about:The brain’s automatic response to a critical health moment —and how to take back controlWhy we default to fear (and how to move into calm clarity)The hand-on-heart technique to instantly reduce anxietyThe way to ‘prime’ yourself and cultivate a sense of calmThe inner critic vs. the wise advocate—which one are you listening to?Why self-awareness and self-trust are your greatest tools in a medical crisis When you’re in fight-or-flight mode, it’s hard to process information or make clear decisions. This episode is packed with science-backed strategies to help you self-regulate, stay calm, and advocate for healthcare that’s right for you.For the resources mentioned in this show, visit the episode blog page.  Connect with Luan:Follow Luan on Instagram Get Luan's free guide to Self-AdvocacySign up for Luan's NewsletterCheck out Luan's websiteDisclaimerCREDITS:Host: Luan Lawrenson-Woods, Self-Health AdvocatePost-production: Paddy from Goosewing Sounds Ltd (UK) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.