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Interesting how Dr. LePera mentions that The Holistic Psychologist was started in Instagram. I first encountered her work through Facebook in a respectful relationships group and fell instantly in love with it. It is like Briana MacWilliam (another social media therapist) but focused on more than just attachment and relationships. I think I'm too old for Instagram.

And so it begins ...

Look who had to start this book over cuz she forgot she was reading it

Amazing. Truly life changing

Based on the preface and introduction, I predict this book can help me personally with healing from my past.

Crushed it today 💪 ... I may actually make my due date.

almost done

Still wrecking me... I can't read much in one sitting because I have to soak in it for awhile.

This book is absolutely wrecking me.

Awesome

Awesome

i’ve noticed that i question my “negative” reactions more often

I love the studies Dr. LePera brings forth to show the incredible powers of the mind and how this really dictates the flow of our daily lives. It's an enjoyable read so far, the activities inside are an extra bonus to put practice to work for ongoing positive change. As a massage therapist, I appreciate how she speaks of how the mind body connection is indeed very real in relation to muscle health and our thoughts.

Wow, so much to think about.

Trauma bonding and ego stories from childhood. 😅 Good stuff but phew. Gotta read slowly to fully process it all. ❤️

Well-meaning, but total lack of intersectionality. Basically feels like being guilt-tripped for having mental illness and having someone tell me I need to try meditation and yoga.

I deserved better parents and a normal childhood.

healing currently

440 pf 602 - 11 Reparenting

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Feeling very disenchanted at this point

So insightful!

had this recommended to me by someone I trust highly, but even tho most reviews are in high praise, the bad reviews are bad bad. reading a bit hesitantly now but so far enjoying it?

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Really enjoying the section, midway through the book, where the author connects diet / nutrition with mental health. Everyday, we're sold unhealthy products masquerading as "food" that contain no nutritional value -- the obvious junk food, soda; but also processed carbohydrates and meats, trans fats and heavy oils -- and it's dragging us down as a society. Gut health = mental health!

nonfiction books are my not my friends

Hmmm.

try to incorporate small habits to make me mindful and less stressed

“The more shame we carry, the more the ego wants to avoid future situations where we could experience more shame or any deeper pain. The ego, in an attempt to make sure you’re never hurt again, puts up barriers—because in every opportunity for positive change, there is also the chance of the pain of failure.”

Do the work