Why We're Addicted to Fixing Ourselves (and Why It Keeps Us Stuck)

Summary Ali Damron discusses the pitfalls of constant self-fixing, the importance of understanding your nervous system, and how to approach health and healing from a place of safety and acceptance. She emphasizes the difference between the wise brain and anxious brain, and how shifting your mindset can lead to better health outcomes.  Key Topics The danger of hypervigilance and constant self-fixing The difference between the wise brain and anxious brain How stress and fear impact physical health and symptoms The importance of acceptance and safety in healing Practical steps to shift from threat to rest and digest Sound bites "Doing things from the anxious brain keeps us stuck." "Grief is a myriad of emotions, not just one thing." "Acceptance is key to shifting from threat to safety." Chapters 00:00 The Pressure to Fix Ourselves 06:06 Understanding the Anxious Brain vs. Wise Brain 11:58 The Cycle of Fixing and Its Consequences 17:57 Shifting from Fixing to Acceptance and Safety Ali's Resources:  Consults with Ali  BIOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough 10% off using code ALIDAMRON10 www.alidamron.com/magnesium Master Your Perimenopause Course + Toolkit "Am I in Perimenopause?" Checklist.  What Hormone is Imbalanced? Quiz! Fullscript (Get 10% off all supplements) "How To Balance Your Hormones For Better Sleep, Mood, Periods and Energy" Free, On Demand Training Website  Ali's Instagram Ali's Facebook Group: Holistic Health with Ali Damron