In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean interviews Ray Collins, a US Army veteran struggling with PTSD. Ray recounts his extensive military service, including harrowing experiences in Iraq that left him haunted by recurrent nightmares. Despite years of conventional therapy, Ray found little relief until a chance encounter with Mind Change work at a grief seminar. Reluctantly taking the stage, Ray underwent a transformative 40-minute session guided by Heather, reinterpreting his traumatic memories. By focusing on neutral details rather than the trauma itself, Ray experienced a profound shift, describing a newfound sense of peace and relief. Dive in! Ray’s journey underscores the power of Mind Change work in alleviating deep-seated trauma and offers a beacon of hope to others facing similar challenges.

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In this episode, you will learn:

🌟 Ray's Background: Ray, a war veteran from Iraq, faced significant stress and trauma during his service.

🤝 How Ray encountered Mind Change work.

😔 Impact of PTSD.

🎤 How a 40-minute session on stage at a Mind Change event profoundly shifted his perspective on Ray’s traumatic experiences.

🔄 How prior therapies like exposure therapy were helpful but didn't fully alleviate Ray's PTSD symptoms.

✨ How Mind Change work helped Ray reframe his traumatic memories, transitioning from nightmares to a more peaceful outlook.

🌍 How Ray's story resonated deeply with veterans and families dealing with trauma, offering hope and inspiration.

🤗 The importance of both professional help and support from loved ones in healing from trauma.

🧠 Long-Term Healing: The importance of addressing root causes and rewiring the brain's response to triggers, not just symptom management.

Episode topics:

🎙️ Welcome to the Mind Change Podcast! (00:00)

⭐️ Ray’s background and military experience (01:25)

🌟 Introduction to Mind Change work (02:51)

🎯 Initial skepticism and reluctance (03:57)

🌿 Traditional therapies for PTSD and challenges (08:16)

💤 Impact of nightmares and sleep issues despite ongoing therapeutic efforts and medication (09:24)

🌈 40-minute Mind Change on-stage session experience (10:50)

🌀 About Ray’s traumatic experience and reframing traumatic memories through Mind Change (14:32)

🌟 Lasting impact of the Mind Change session (27:38)

🌼 Hope and inspiration for those struggling with similar trauma (32:59)

🌱 The importance of seeking help and accepting support in overcoming trauma (40:51)

Get in touch with Heather McKean:

Web: https://www.mindchange.com/our-story

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindchange/?hl=en

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In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast's Emotional Drivers series, Heather McKean explores the emotional factors behind dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, noting a significant 200% increase in dementia cases since 1990. She explains Alzheimer’s as the most prevalent type of dementia, originating from Alois Alzheimer's discoveries in his patient, Auguste Deter. Heather discusses how emotional dissociation and the urge to suppress painful memories contribute to these conditions, with recent research linking Alzheimer’s to metabolic issues like "type 3 diabetes." Dive in! Discover how addressing these emotional roots could potentially prevent and even reverse Alzheimer’s.

📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”

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Mentioned resources:

Mind Change “Diabetes: The Hidden Emotions We Never Knew”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDJC9zUdylE

Get in touch with Heather McKean:

Web: https://www.mindchange.com/our-story

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In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean and McKenzie Brewster discuss the impact of mold, EMF, and toxins on health, emphasizing how unresolved trauma and emotional states can heighten sensitivity to these factors. They highlight the body's natural ability to process toxins and the role of genetic predisposition and childhood experiences in shaping our reactions. The conversation underscores the importance of addressing underlying emotional needs, fostering a sense of safety, and tuning into the body's wisdom for true healing. Dive in! You will gain insights on the deep connection between emotional well-being and physical health, and how addressing trauma can mitigate the effects of environmental toxins.

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📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcast

In this episode, you will learn:

🦠 Mold and Toxins: Mold, EMF, and other toxins are commonly cited as health issues, but the body's ability to handle these exposures depends on overall health and emotional well-being.

🌍 Collective Trauma: Our bodies may be reacting more to unprocessed trauma and emotional stress than to the physical presence of mold or toxins.

💪 Body's Resilience: The human body is designed to filter and process toxins, but emotional and psychological stress can hinder this ability.

🔄 Misalignment: Modern lifestyles and emotional burdens can cause misalignment with our natural state, leading to physical health issues.

💔 Emotional Load: Emotional trauma and dysregulation can deplete the body's resources, making it harder to cope with environmental toxins.

🍏 Intuitive Eating: Being in tune with your body can help you recognize and avoid harmful substances, but disconnection due to emotional pain can lead to poor choices.

👥 Individual Differences: Responses to mold and toxins vary greatly among individuals, influenced by personal history and emotional state.

🔐 Perception of Safety: Feeling unsafe during childhood can predispose individuals to chronic illness and heightened sensitivity to environmental factors.

🔎 Reticular Activating System: This system filters relevant information, often prioritizing perceived threats, which can perpetuate anxiety and health issues.

⚠️ Hypervigilance and Health: Constant worry and stress can wear out the body's systems, making one more susceptible to environmental factors, while a balanced lifestyle enhances resilience.

Episode topics:

🎙️ Welcome to the Mind Change Podcast! (00:00:00)

🌿 Mold toxicity and the body's response to toxins (00:02:13)

🍎 The body's wisdom in identifying healthy foods and reasons behind unhealthy eating behaviors (00:12:35)

⚖️ Toxic load and predisposition (00:15:36)

❤️ Emotional drivers behind chronic illness and mold sensitivity (00:26:10)

🔍 Hypervigilance and the role of the Reticular Activating System (00:33:06)

🛠️ Healing: Protocols versus addressing root emotional needs (00:41:42)

🛡️ The importance of safety and stability in managing environmental toxins and chronic illness (00:48:23)

💫 Mind Change work and the power within for deep true healing (00:56:45)

Get in touch with Heather McKean and McKenzie Brewster:

Web: https://www.mindchange.com/our-story

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindchange/?hl=en

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MindChange

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindchange