In this episode of the Whole Life Vitality podcast, Lauren Whiteurst and Adam Brooks dive into emotional distancing, chronic conflict, and how we unknowingly disconnect from our feelings. Through a powerful metaphor of the inner ear, they explore how trauma, toxic environments, and childhood messaging can numb our emotional response—and how we begin to heal.

💛 Topics include:

• Rebuilding emotional connection

• The cost of emotional numbness

• Journaling for healing

• The power of vulnerability

• Reconnecting with your whole self

Whether you’re navigating emotional wounds or embracing a growth mindset, this conversation blends wellness, mindset coaching, and emotional health in a relatable, empowering way.

✨ Whole life vitality for your mind, body, and soul.

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Welcome back to another episode of Whole Life Vitality!

Today, we have an incredible guest—author Terri Lynn Thompson—who shares her inspiring journey of writing, perseverance, and faith. Terri’s latest book, Story Magic, explores themes of hope, healing, and the power of storytelling with a touch of magical realism and Christian fiction.

📚 In this episode, we discuss:

✅ The 3-year journey behind Story Magic

✅ How Irish mythology inspired the book’s magical elements 🍀

✅ The struggles of parenting a teenage daughter and real-life mother-daughter relationships 👩‍👧

✅ The power of faith and perseverance in chasing your dreams 🙏

✅ Writing tips for aspiring authors & the creative process ✍️

If you love women’s fiction, Christian, magical realism, and heartfelt stories about overcoming life’s struggles, this episode is for you!

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Website: https://terrilynnthompson.com

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✅ One More Moment – Mental health support for parents and teens: https://www.onemoremoment.net

✅ Camille Place – Helping victims of human trafficking: https://www.camilleplace.com

✅ Under His Wings – Supporting at-risk teens: https://underhiswingsbaldwin.org

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Welcome back to the Whole Life Vitality Podcast! In this episode, Lauren Whiteurst and guest Adam Brooks dive deep into the fascinating world of hyperfixation, dopamine loops, and how to use them to your advantage. 🎯

🚀 Are you stuck in a cycle of hyperfixation?

💡 Can you harness this energy for personal growth, fitness, or mindset shifts?

🔑 How do you trick yourself into forming positive habits and breaking through mental roadblocks?

We explore:

✅ The science behind dopamine-driven motivation

✅ How to reframe fitness and health goals for long-term success

✅ Mindset hacks to rewire habits and achieve real progress

✅ The truth about planning vs. doing—are you using up your dopamine before you even start?

🌟 Whether you’re neurodivergent, neurotypical, or just looking for a productivity boost, this episode is packed with insights to help you master your mindset and motivation.

📌 Drop a comment! What’s your biggest takeaway from this episode? Let’s talk about it!

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🔹 Mindset and motivation hacks

🔹 Fitness and wellness strategies

🔹 Neuroscience-backed personal growth tips

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00:00 Welcome and Introduction

01:24 Understanding Hyperfixation

02:06 The Feedback Loop Concept

06:39 Applying Feedback Loops to Fitness

13:55 The Power of Planning

15:53 Visualizing Fitness Goals

16:11 Balancing Planning and Action

17:23 The Power of Deadlines

19:16 Hacking the Reward System

20:43 Finding Low-Effort Satisfaction

23:21 Living by Your Own Values

25:21 Embracing Individuality

27:19 Overcoming Obstacles to Achieve Goals

28:37 Engage with Us!

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