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Love Your Brain
by Love Your Brain
The Love Your Brain Podcast is designed for everyday people who are ready to jump off the negative thought hamster wheel and enjoy a less hostile environment in their own brains. Join me each week as I share personal insights along with tips on how to improve your mental health and your relationship to yourself. If you are looking for good vibes, inspiration and maybe a little magic along the way, you've come to the right place.
Episodes
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How Pete Davidson’s Pain Resurrected My Acting Career and How Your Trauma Can Change the World
In this week's episode Glory breaks down how a movie inspired her to want to share her own story of healing with the world. This episode will help you see your own pain story in a new and different way. Glory unpacks the value that trauma can bring to a person's life and the ability we all have…
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Hot Takes On Therapy: Your Diagnosis Won’t Give You What You Think It Will
So many get mental health services in hope of finding the answer to their struggles, namely, a diagnosis. Unfortunately they end up in new struggles because of that diagnosis that they may not even see. As someone who has walked countless people through this journey I share my perspective on how...
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What You Actually Need to Know About Trauma
In this episode we breakdown why categorizing our trauma might be keeping people from getting to the root of their issues. We discuss what happens to the brain when trauma occurs and why people feel stuck in that traumatized mode for so long. We'll explore what current common mental health...
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Why Your Psychic Might Be Off: Spilling the Neuroscience and Energetic Tea
In this episode, we explore the fascinating connection between neuroscience, energy reading, and psychic abilities.... including why what you have been told by a psychic could have been mis-interpreted. Discover how intuition works, the role of energy fields, and how training can enhance psychic...
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Did you put your chapstick on first? The Scientific Power of Self-Love
Discover how prioritizing yourself can change quite literally every interaction you have in life. In this episode we unpack how the culture we are surrounded by has programmed us to put ourselves last and how changing that belief one small step at a time can change the entire course of your…
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Feeling Alone? The Surprising Path to Your Hidden Genius
Being alone often gets a bad rap, but it can be the perfect environment for creativity and self-discovery. Think about famed individuals like Van Gogh and Marie Curie—many of their greatest works were birthed in solitude. On today's episode we are diving deep in the two energetic reasons why…
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Politics, The Media, and Our Brains
Everything thats happening in the world today can leave our brains feeling totally out of control. In this episode we will break down whats happening in our brains to get to this place where we feel disregulated, scared and angry at whats happening in the world around us. All hope is not lost...
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Why Change Can Feel So Difficult: Meet Your Brain's Helicopter Mom
Today we are breaking down why change can feel so difficult at times. Want to start a new healthy habit but it feels impossible? Or why it feels so hard to think differently Or how the same narrative in your brain just won't change I'll introduce you to the part of the brain thats keeping you…
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A 15 Minute Unhinged Voice Note from Your Friend Who Geeks Out on Neuroscience and Your Amazingess
This week on the podcast we are catching up 📞 We are chatting about my new discoveries about neuroscience, energetics and the problem with forgetting your amazingness. We hit a bunch of nuggets this week on how we are impacted by the energetic fields of others, more on mirror neurons, and how we...
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How The Lint Roller Effect Formed How You Speak To Yourself and How To Fix It
Discover how your brain is like a lint roller in how it forms your view of yourself and the world around you. We’ll also discuss the impact your own self-talk can have on those around you. This episode offers practical insights on reprogramming negativity, fostering self-compassion, and making...
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The Neuroscience Behind Shopping and How You Can Hack It and Fix Your Whole Life, Well Almost
Join our online community The Love Your Brain Podcast Community where you can find out more about the Vision Board Master Class currently available under "classroom" As we find ourselves in mid-January, many are looking to rein in spending habits that may have gotten away from us during the…
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Embracing Your Personal Toddler Brain: One Small Action for a Big Year
Welcome back to the Love Your Brain podcast, and a warm welcome to Season Two and 2026! As we kick off this new year, many of us might feel overwhelmed by resolutions and the desire for change. If you're struggling to find focus for the year ahead, be sure to check out our online community where...
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More Than Just Likes: Uncovering the Deeper Why Behind Your Joy
Welcome to 2026 and Season 2 of the podcast! Today, we’re diving into exciting tools to infuse more joy into your everyday life. If you're ready to maximize your happiness and fulfillment, you won't want to miss this episode! We’ll kick off our discussion by highlighting the importance of...
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The One Key to Up-Leveling Your Life in the New Year
In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of starting the new year with a positive mindset. As many of us reflect on the past year and ponder our resolutions, we often find ourselves overwhelmed by changes we feel we "should" make. Instead of spiraling into negativity and...
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Prevent the Crash Out by Diversifying Your Brain Investment
In this episode of the Love Your Brain podcast, we discuss the concept of diversifying brain investments. We'll explain how spreading focus across different areas of life can reduce stress and improve mental well-being and prevent the dreaded crash out. The episode emphasizes the importance of…
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How To Not Let Holiday Interactions Suck the Life Out of You
As the holiday season approaches, it's easy to get swept up in chaos and stress. In this episode, we take a moment to pause and reflect on key reminders that can help us navigate gatherings and interactions with loved ones mindfully. Perspective Matters: Everyone sees the world through their own...
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Build Your Own Squad: Crafting Your Ideal Support System Through Visualization
In this episode, we unveil a surprising and creative approach to building the community you need—one that starts within your imagination! If you’ve ever felt disconnected or lacking support from friends or family, this episode is for you. Understanding the Need for Community: We discuss the…
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The Science Behind How Mirror Neurons Influence Our Lives
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of mirror neurons and explore how our brains can mirror the experiences of others, enhancing our understanding and empathy. We'll discuss how mirror neurons allow us to vicariously experience the actions and emotions of those around us, shaping...
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The Truth Most Self-Help Creators Won’t Tell You
In this episode of the Love Your Brain podcast, we explore the less talked about transformative power of integration over mere consumption of information. We dive into the drawbacks of getting distracted by overconsumption and what happens when we lose sight of the real value of actually applying...
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When Gratitude Feels Hard: How to achieve the benefits of a gratitude practice when you don't grateful
In this episode of the Love Your Brain podcast, we explore the complexities of gratitude, especially when it feels challenging. We discusses the scientific benefits of gratitude, such as its ability to rewire the brain and promote positivity. We introduce the "Two Peas in the Pod" the concepts of...
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Is It Possible to Change the World by Loving Your Brain?
In this episode, we explore the profound idea that how we treat ourselves influences everyone around us—regardless of how much we might try to protect or hide our internal thoughts. We often believe our feelings and self-perceptions are isolated, but in reality, they ripple outward, impacting our...
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Boomerang Meditation: An Exercise in Self-Love
Today’s episode introduces a unique and calming practice called the "Boomerang Meditation." This exercise is designed to help you create positive feelings or thoughts about something outside yourself, then send that goodness outward and boomerang it back to you. It’s a playful, reflective way to...
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Train Your Brain Like You Would Your Puppy: The Compassionate Route to Building New Neural Pathways
In this episode, we explore a compassionate approach to transforming how we relate to our brains. Sometimes, frustration and self-criticism can block progress, but what if we treated our minds with patience and love—just like training a puppy? Drawing parallels from child discipline, pet…
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Enjoying the Side Quests as a Type A Personality
Are you a Type A personality who loves to plan and stay on track? If so, this episode is for you. I share my personal journey from frustration with life's interruptions to discovering the power of embracing side quests — those unexpected moments that divert us from our plans but often lead to the...
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The Magic Antidote to Stress
In this episode of the Love Your Brain podcast we explore innovative approaches to managing stress by focusing on the nervous system rather than the to-do list. We'll share personal insights and practical exercises to help listeners find safety and calm, ultimately improving productivity and...
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Why That One Negative Interaction Ruined Your Whole Day
In this episode of the Love Your Brain podcast we explore how small interactions can derail our day and the role of our brain's conditioning in this process. We'll discuss the concepts of 'ratio' and 'meaning' and how understanding these can help us navigate negative interactions more…
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The Beauty of Envy: Reframing a Misunderstood Emotion with Brain Insights
In this episode of the Love Your Brain podcast we delve into the often misunderstood emotion of envy. We'll go deep into the reasons why envy gets a bad wrap and how the brain processes this information. Rather than viewing envy as a negative force, we'll explore how it can be a beautiful and...
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What 90’s Diet Culture and Current Mental Health Culture Have in Common and How to Change It
In this episode of the Love Your Brain Podcast, we explore what it really means to have a relationship with your own brain. So often we hear (and maybe even say ourselves) things like, “Why does my brain do this?” or “I hate how my brain works.” But just like the cultural shift we’ve seen with…
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Embracing the New and Unknown: The key to building new neural pathways of safety in the brain
In this episode, we explore the art of taking small, manageable steps to venture beyond our comfort zones. Discover how creating a sense of safety in new experiences can lead to profound personal growth and resilience. Through relatable stories and tangible ideas, we highlight the importance of...
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Rewriting Your Story: Changing Lies to Positive Beliefs
This is the third episode in the series “The Lies I Believed” but in this episode we discuss how we actually change the lies we believed into new positive beliefs. Join us as we explore practical strategies to create new neural pathways, fostering a mindset of growth and positivity. The lies you...
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The Lies I Believed Part 2
In today’s episode, we’re talking about fortune telling lies—the kind of lies people tell us about how they think our future will unfold. These often sound like: “Because you are ____, you’ll never be able to ____.” Sometimes they come from a place of care, but most often they are projections of...
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The Lies I Believed Part 1
Many of us are walking around with a false narrative running in the background of our brains that’s negatively impacting how we see ourselves and our overall mental health. In this episode we are breaking down the two different categories of lies people often believe and how that impacts both...
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Big News + Launching the New Series: “The Lies I Believed”
Welcome (or welcome back!) to the Love Your Brain podcast! 🎉 Today is a BIG day. I’ve been hinting at this for a while, and the moment has finally come — I’m sharing the exciting news I’ve been holding in: 👉 We’re launching an online community for Love Your Brain listeners! This space has been...
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Breaking the Habit: Understanding Late Night Snacking
In this episode of the Love Your Brain podcast, we dive into the listener question related to how to stop late night snacking. We'll explore the underlying reasons behind this habit, offering insights into how our brains and bodies interact with food. We'll share practical advice on how to…
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The Limbo Land of Indecision: Career Edition
It’s officially the two-week countdown until I announce something brand new and exciting for this podcast community—and trust me, you don’t want to miss it. Make sure you’re subscribed and on the so you’re the first to know! But that’s not all… In just two weeks, we’re also kicking off a…
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What If Doing Less Was the Whole Point?
Hey friends — today’s episode is short, sweet, and straight from the heart. 💛 I felt led to share a gentle reminder that might go against everything we’re used to hearing: Doing less is not lazy. It’s actually powerful. So much of what we talk about on this podcast revolves around doing — how to...
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The Power of a Good Brain Dump: Clear the Clutter and Reclaim the Space in Your Brain
Let’s be honest — most of us have a mental to-do list that never quits. That little voice reminding you to send that email, clean out the garage, or finally text Aunt Judy. Sound familiar? In today’s episode, we’re diving into why a good old-fashioned brain dump might just be the reset your mind…
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The Life-Changing Power of a Midlife Gap Quarter and how to make it happen for you
Today’s episode is all about a concept you’ve probably heard tied to college kids — the gap year — but I’m flipping it on its head and making it make sense for midlife. 👀 Ever felt stuck in a rut, wondering if this is really all life has to offer? ⚡ Ever craved a reset but convinced yourself you...
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Leaning Into Mary Poppins Energy: Embracing the Fun and Magic in Everyday
☂️ In this whimsical and uplifting episode, we explore what it means to embody the energy of Mary Poppins—the practically perfect blend of fun, magic, and grace. Mary Poppins didn’t just care for the children; she transformed the entire family through her ability to bring joy, wonder, and...
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How to Stop a Negative Thought Spiral
In this episode, we dive into how your brain is like a machine—constantly processing the inputs (thoughts) you feed it and generating emotions as a result. If you’re stuck in a negative thought spiral, there is a way out—and it starts with understanding how your brain works. You’ll learn how to:...
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Re-parenting Series, Part 3: Understanding the Pendulum Theory
In this episode, we explore the powerful metaphor of the pendulum—a simple object in motion that reveals so much about how we live, feel, and relate to the world around us. From societal shifts and historical patterns to the emotional tides in our own lives, the pendulum helps us make sense of…
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Re-parenting Series, Part 2: You Are Completely Capable
In part two of our three-part series on reparenting, we explore one of the most empowering — yet overlooked — beliefs: the belief that you are capable. Whether you're working to raise confident kids or looking to rebuild your own sense of independence and trust, this episode is packed with…
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Re-Parenting Series, Part 1: You Are Perfect (No, Really)
Welcome to the first episode of our new series, Re-Parenting — a deeply personal and transformative journey where we explore what it means to give ourselves the childhood we may not have had. Whether you're a parent trying to break generational cycles, or an adult healing from a rocky start, this...
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Unhinged Hacks for Cognitive Distortions That Will Likely Never Come Up In Your Therapist’s Office
In this episode, I take a walk through the slightly warped funhouse of our own brains — and invite you along for the ride. By referencing my future self, I shine a light on the sneaky cognitive distortions that keep me stuck. But instead of waging war on these patterns, I’ve found a few… let’s…
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When Mother’s Day is Triggering: Navigating Challenging Relationships with the Women in our Lives
Mother’s Day isn’t easy for everyone. For many, it brings up complicated emotions tied to difficult relationships with mothers, aunts, sisters, or other women in our lives. If you're feeling a sense of dread, grief, guilt, or emotional confusion around this day, you're not alone — and this…
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Your Brain's Algorithm: Why Your Brain Works Like Social Media
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into one of the internet’s most debated mysteries: the algorithm — but with a twist. Sure, we’ll touch on how social media platforms use algorithms to serve you content, but we’ll also explore how your brain functions in a strikingly similar way. We’ll talk...
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Leaning Into Spring Energy: How to Change Your Brain From Hustle Mode to Ease
Today we talk about shifting out of the “strong-arming life” energy — that hustle mindset where we believe we have to control everything to make life work — and into the softer, stiller, more receptive energy that Spring naturally invites us into. Because just like you can’t force a flower to…
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Why That One Person Drives You Nuts (and What It Says About You)
We all have those people in our lives that just get to us. Maybe it’s the way they act, how they talk, how they treat others—or maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but they drive you a little nuts. And hey, if you’re listening and thinking, “I don’t really get irritated by people,”…
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The Hidden Risks of Inauthenticity: Why the World Needs the Real You
Last week, we embraced the weird and talked about the magic that happens when we show up as our true selves. This week, we’re digging even deeper—because while we all say authenticity is a good thing, we don’t always talk about why inauthenticity is actually dangerous. This episode is a real...
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Embracing the Weird: The Power of Showing Up Authentically As Yourself
In this episode, we dive deep into the beauty and magic of embracing what society often labels as "weird." With over 20 years in social work, I’ve encountered a wide variety of individuals who, by societal standards, might be considered outliers. But to me, they represent something truly...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The Love Your Brain Podcast is designed for everyday people who are ready to jump off the negative thought hamster wheel and enjoy a less hostile environment in their own brains. Join me each week as I share personal insights along with tips on how to improve your mental health and your relationship to yourself. If you are looking for good vibes, inspiration and maybe a little magic along the way, you've come to the right place.
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