The Mind Change Podcast

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean delves into the emotional drivers behind sciatica, revealing its deeper connection to unresolved traumas and dissociated feelings. While sciatica is often linked to physical causes like herniated discs or posture issues, Heather explains how it can also signify emotional pain, suppressed creativity, unmet support needs, and childhood criticism.Discover how financial fears, resentment, and a sense of being misunderstood can perpetuate sciatic pain, and learn how the body uses pain to signal the need for change. Heather shares insights on decoding these messages, confronting limiting beliefs, and rewriting subconscious programming to break free from cycles of physical and emotional discomfort. Ready to unlock the deeper meaning of your pain and begin healing? Tune in to reclaim your power and transform your relationship with sciatica!📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:🦵 Learn how unresolved emotions, like suppressed creativity or unmet needs, manifest as sciatic pain.🤔 See how sciatica often reflects emotional strain in family or relationships.💰 Understand the connection between sciatica, financial worries, and fear of change.👶 Explore how childhood criticism, unmet support, or forced conformity shape pain patterns.🌀 Discover how dissociation from inner wisdom affects decisions and fuels pain cycles.💔 Recognize how feeling unsupported or held back translates to physical pain.🔥 Understand how sciatica signals the need for change in direction or beliefs.🎭 Uncover how inner conflict (creativity vs. expectations) creates emotional tension.💡 Learn how addressing subconscious beliefs can release pain and rewire your mindset.🏆 Find tools to reclaim power, redefine support, and move forward pain-free.Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Join Heather and Kent McKean in this special Q&A episode of The Mind Change Podcast, where they tackle your most pressing questions. Discover how to heal trauma while on medication, why some symptoms intensify during healing, and how perception shapes your sense of safety.They also discuss breaking generational trauma, supporting children’s emotional well-being, and why healing yourself is the greatest gift you can give your family. Tune in for practical advice, relatable insights, and inspiring stories of transformation through the Mind Change method.Episode topics:🎙️ Welcome to the Mind Change Podcast! (00:00:00)❓Healing While on SSRIs and Feeling Disconnected from Emotions (02:34)🔄 Why Do Symptoms Sometimes Get Worse Before They Improve? (10:00)🌍Why Are Inflammatory Bowel Diseases More Prevalent in the West? (17:50)🛠️ Balancing Self-Work with Rest and Managing Symptoms (23:08)🌟 How to Find Safety in a Chaotic World (33:18)👶 Addressing Generational Trauma in Children (37:15)🤰 Impact of Maternal Trauma During Pregnancy on Children (41:58)📈 How Long Does It Take to See Results with Mind Change? (46:54)✍️ Encouragement to Submit Questions for Future Episodes (51:07)Get in touch with Heather and Kent: 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast emotional drivers series, Heather McKean uncovers the hidden emotional drivers behind urinary tract infections (UTIs). She reveals how the urinary tract’s role in filtering waste can mirror our struggle to let go of toxic relationships, emotions, or beliefs. From suppressed anger and fear of abandonment to unfulfilled emotional needs, Heather explains how UTIs might be your body’s way of communicating deeper emotional truths. Tune in! Discover how Mind Change tools can help you release these burdens, foster self-love, and create lasting relief. Whether it’s addressing unresolved anger, rethinking vulnerability, or reframing intimacy, this episode will empower you to connect with your body and mind on a deeper level.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:🧠 How unprocessed emotions like irritation and fear manifest as UTIs.💔 UTIs as a signal to eliminate toxic relationships or situations.🌊 UTIs symbolize resistance to letting go of outdated beliefs or emotions.🛑 How past traumas and fear of vulnerability create emotional blocks.⚡ Suppressed anger and resentment linked to physical UTI symptoms.👩‍❤️‍👨 UTIs as a response to unfulfilling or unsafe sexual relationships.🧱 Rigid control and fear of change contribute to chronic UTIs.🕊️ Feeling unloved for your true self leads to emotional suppression.🔍 UTIs as the body’s way of urging you to address unresolved issues.🌟 Mind Change tools help release triggers and heal UTI’s emotional roots.Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather and Kent McKean dive into the emotional pull of reverting to childhood roles during the holidays. They discuss how sensory triggers like smells, sounds, and traditions can reignite old patterns and share tools to help you break free. From creating holiday manifestos to shifting subconscious programs, they emphasize the importance of self-awareness and intentionality in transforming holiday dynamics. Tune in! Learn how to bring love, rest, and authenticity into your celebrations and foster deeper connections with family. Whether navigating strained relationships or redefining holiday meaning, this episode offers practical insights for growth and healing.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will:🎭 Learn how Childhood Roles Resurface During the Holidays 🧠 Learn how smells, sounds, and traditions associated with holidays can trigger subconscious memories and emotions.🌪️ Discover how the combination of sensory triggers and unresolved family dynamics can create emotional overwhelm.💡 Explore how doing the inner work can help you recognize and change patterns before stepping into holiday interactions.✍️Learn how crafting a holiday manifesto can set the tone for a season filled with love, rest, and authenticity.🧘 Discover how to approach holiday tasks like cooking or shopping with a mindset of rest and presence.❤️ Understand how changing your internal narrative can create opportunities for better interactions and connection with family.🔄 Gain insights into stepping out of childhood roles and creating new, empowering ways of being with your family.🛠️ Learn how to use triggers and difficult holiday moments as tools for self-growth and healing through Mind Change techniques.🌟Transform the holidays from a source of stress into an opportunity for personal growth, connection, and love.Get in touch with Heather and Kent: 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/mindchangeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean uncovers the emotional roots of TMJ and teeth grinding. These physical issues often reflect unprocessed emotions from feeling silenced or criticized, especially in childhood. Heather explains how environments that demand perfectionism or suppress self-expression can lead to jaw tension and grinding as the body holds onto unresolved emotions. Tune in! Discover how TMJ and bruxism mirror internal conflicts and how releasing these subconscious patterns can provide physical relief. 📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will:😬 Learn how TMJ and teeth grinding (bruxism) are linked to emotional drivers.🦷 See how the jaw and teeth symbolize processing life, setting boundaries, and handling emotions.🤐 Find out how suppressed self-expression, especially in childhood, can create jaw tension.👫 Discover how jaw alignment reflects masculine and feminine energy balance.📢 Uncover how unresolved anger and frustration manifest physically as jaw tension.🚫 Understand how critical or perfectionistic environments may contribute to TMJ by silencing expression.🔄 Recognize how holding onto past hurts can lead to TMJ and teeth grinding.⚔️ Learn how internal conflicts between thoughts and actions can cause jaw misalignment.🌌 See how TMJ sufferers may attract relationships that mirror old wounds and frustration.💡 Discover how Mind Change can release emotional drivers, aligning inner truth with outward expression.Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather and Kent McKean sit down with Diane and Casey Lynch to share a journey of profound transformation. After 30 years of battling mental health challenges, Diane discovered Mind Change and began to address the subconscious beliefs that kept her trapped. Casey’s own path with Mind Change soon followed, allowing him to overcome patterns of isolation and hypervigilance. Together, they reveal how this work healed their marriage, reshaped their family dynamic, and set a powerful example for their children. A pivotal part of their story unfolds at a Mind Change wellness retreat in Belize, where uninterrupted time and immersive sessions deepened their healing and reconnected them on a life-changing level. Tune in to explore how Mind Change can transform personal and relational challenges, bringing lasting peace, connection, and resilience.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:🧠 Discover how Mind Change helps address deep-rooted subconscious beliefs that can perpetuate cycles of mental health struggles.💪 Learn from Diane’s experience of trying traditional therapies for over 30 years before finding long-lasting relief through Mind Change.❤️ Understand how one person's mental health challenges can shape family roles, communication patterns, and children’s behavior.🛠️ How Mind Change helped Casey break out of isolation and hypervigilance, allowing him to reconnect with his family.🔄 How Mind Change enabled Diane to truly forgive and release long-held resentments, transforming her marriage.👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Learn how the couple’s individual healing led to a healthier family environment and set an empowering example for their children.🌴 Discover the transformative potential of the Mind Change retreat in Belize, where uninterrupted time and immersive sessions facilitated deep personal and relational healing.🔥 How the supportive retreat group helped Casey open up, fostering new connections and a sense of belonging.✨ How Mind Change helped the couple reconnect with their authentic selves and find a new purpose in life.🌱 Gain insights into how to bring the retreat’s lasting impacts into daily life, creating a lasting language and foundation for ongoing personal growth and family wellness.Get in touch with Heather and Kent: 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/mindchangeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast emotional drivers series, Heather McKean uncovers the hidden emotional drivers behind snoring. While medical reasons like anatomy or sleeping position are often blamed, Heather reveals that snoring may actually signal unresolved emotional struggles like passive-aggressive tendencies, unspoken anger, feeling trapped, and ungrieved heartbreak. By linking snoring to suppressed emotions, she highlights how unexpressed feelings can manifest in our physical bodies, disrupting not only our sleep but our overall health. If you’re curious about how snoring could be a reflection of deeper emotional wounds, tune in to learn more. Discover how addressing these emotional roots can lead to profound healing and long-term relief.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will:😴 Explore factors contributing to snoring, including emotional drivers.🧠 Learn how snoring relates to passive-aggressive tendencies.❗ Discover struggles with expressing needs and feelings in snorers.🔄 Uncover connections between feeling trapped and snoring as frustration.⚠️ Find out how snoring serves as a subconscious warning system.💔 Learn about the link between snoring and unprocessed grief.🌬️ Understand snoring's reflection of fears related to success.🚧 See how snorers may distance themselves from others emotionally.🎭 Discover how early experiences influence snoring patterns.🔍 Examine emotional drivers to address snoring's root causes.Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather and Kent McKean tackle the booming wellness retreat industry, breaking down the different types of retreats, from yoga and surf to breathwork and transformational intensives. They also provide valuable insights on how to pick the right retreat for true personal growth. Discover why some retreats are more effective than others, and learn what it takes to experience lasting transformation. If you’re ready to move beyond temporary relaxation and want real change, tune in to this enlightening discussion. Plus, hear more about their own transformational retreats in Belize and what makes them truly unique!📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastEpisode topics:🎙️ Welcome to the Mind Change Podcast! (00:00:00)🧘‍♂️ Introduction to Wellness Retreats (00:01:15)🌱 Why Wellness Retreats Have Grown (00:02:13)🎯 Types of Wellness Retreats (00:05:30)💡 Marketing Influence on Retreats (00:09:14)🔄 Why Some People Attend Retreat After Retreat (00:13:02)🛠️ Choosing the Right Retreat for Lasting Results (00:17:13)💰 Understanding Retreat Costs (00:22:09)🌀 Mind Change's Unique Retreats (00:27:27)💼 Mind Change Retreats: The Importance of Return on Investments (00:32:47)🌟 Transformative Stories from the Mind Change Retreat (00:42:38)🌴 Upcoming Mind Change Retreat in Belize (00:56:08)Get in touch with Heather and Kent McKean: 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast emotional drivers series, Heather McKean uncovers the hidden emotional causes behind gallbladder pain and gallstones. While many view gallstones as a simple physical issue, Heather explains how unresolved emotions—like anger, resentment, and bitterness—can create internal blockages that manifest as physical symptoms. She delves into how early childhood experiences and family dynamics shape these emotional drivers, which contribute to gallbladder problems later in life. Learn how shifting your deeply held beliefs through Mind Change can transform your physical and emotional well-being. If you’re ready to heal your gallbladder pain from the inside out, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in now to discover how Mind Change can help you break free from these subconscious patterns.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:🧠 How unprocessed emotions like bitterness contribute to gallstones and pain.💡 A clear explanation of the gallbladder’s function and what causes gallstones.😔 The link between emotions like unworthiness and physical ailments.👶 How growing up in judgmental environments leads to emotional drivers for gallbladder issues.🔄 How unresolved family conflicts in childhood impact health later in life.⚖️ The connection between hardened bile and rigid, judgmental thinking.🌱 How healing emotional wounds through Mind Change can resolve gallbladder pain.🤝 How emotional trauma causes distrust in relationships and isolation.🔍 How adults create chaos for attention, reflecting childhood patterns.✨ How shifting subconscious beliefs through Mind Change promotes healing.Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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/mindchangeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, host Heather McKean travels to a clinic in Walla Walla, Washington, for an insightful conversation with Nicole Kallstrom, a horse enthusiast and competitive barrel racer, about her powerful journey of healing through Mind Change. Nicole shares how Mind Change helped her recover from Hashimoto’s, multiple miscarriages, and long-standing emotional wounds. Not only did Mind Change improve her health, but it also allowed her to reconnect with her horses on a deeper level and pursue her dream of becoming a world champion barrel racer, using these techniques to heal both herself and the animals she loves. This episode offers profound insights into the mind-body connection and the emotional ties between humans and animals. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation!In this episode, you will learn:📖 Mind Change can be the missing piece for integrating emotional and physical healing.💡 Learning to process emotions helps you move beyond them and experience true healing.🧠 Using Mind Change tools like workbooks and sessions can accelerate your healing journey.🦋 Healing from chronic conditions like Hashimoto’s and miscarriages is possible by addressing root emotional causes.🥛 Mind Change can help your body accept foods it previously rejected, like milk and gluten.🐴 Pursuing your dreams can be a path to deep emotional healing.🐎 Mind Change techniques work for animals too, helping them heal from emotional traumas.💓 Horses mirror human emotions, offering unique opportunities for mutual healing.🔄 Emotional regulation improves relationships, both with people and animals.🌟 Healing requires creating safe internal spaces, which impacts both emotional and physical health.Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Get in touch with Nicole Kallstrom: Web: https://honorinhorses.com/Mentioned Resources:Pippa Callanan: https://www.pippacallanan.com/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean explores the deep emotional drivers behind Candida overgrowth. More than just a physical condition, Candida is often a reflection of unmet emotional needs from childhood—specifically around nurturing, love, and connection with caregivers. Heather explains how childhood experiences, particularly those involving deprivation or guilt, can manifest in adult behaviors that either suppress or exacerbate these unmet needs, creating the perfect environment for Candida to thrive. From feelings of unworthiness to patterns of self-sacrifice or chronic neediness, this episode reveals how Candida thrives on underlying resentment and negativity. Dive in! Discover how Mind Change can help rewire these subconscious programs, leading to emotional healing and restored physical balance.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:🍄 Candida overgrowth is triggered by unmet childhood emotional needs.💊 Antibiotics, corticosteroids, and birth control pills contribute to Candida.🍬 Sugar cravings often stem from emotional needs like lack of nurturing.💔 Emotional neglect in childhood can manifest as Candida overgrowth.🌿 Candida feeds on unresolved resentment, guilt, and anger.🔄 Guilt trips and neglect in childhood replay as self-sacrifice or dependence.🧠 Candida is linked to brain fog from feelings of inadequacy.🔥 Candida complicates relationships due to shame and unmet needs.🗣️ Self-sacrificing and taking behaviors stem from unmet childhood needs.🌸 Healing Candida requires rewiring emotional patterns for self-nurturing.Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this powerful episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean welcomes back Cara Ugolini to explore the concept of the mother wound. This deep emotional wound, passed from mother to child, affects both men and women and can manifest as issues with self-worth, boundaries, and relationships. Cara shares insights into how the mother wound is linked to attachment theory and how it can be addressed and healed, even if your mother has passed away or is unable to change. Through personal stories and client experiences, they reveal how healing the mother wound can lead to profound personal transformation and better relationships. Tune in to learn how Mind Change goes beyond traditional inner child work, offering a deeper approach to rewire subconscious beliefs and create lasting change.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:🧠 Understanding the Mother Wound: Learn what the mother wound is and how it can be passed down through generations, impacting your emotional well-being and relationships.👥 Impact on Self-Esteem and Boundaries: Discover how the mother wound can manifest as issues with self-worth, boundaries, and various relational challenges in both men and women.🍼 Attachment Theory Connection: Understand how the mother wound relates to attachment theory, especially in cases where there was a lack of nurturing, safety, or guidance during childhood.💔 Healing Without Blame: Find out how to address the mother wound without blaming or shaming your mother, and instead focus on healing and honoring the past.🌿 Beyond Inner Child Work: Learn how Mind Change goes deeper than traditional inner child work by addressing the subconscious beliefs and narratives we hold about our mothers.🤲 Healing Generational Trauma: Explore how healing the mother wound can transform your relationship with not just your mother but the generations of women before her, creating a powerful shift for future generations.🧘 Impact on Parenting: See how the mother wound can unconsciously influence your parenting style, and how healing it can break the cycle of passing down pain to your children.💡 Forgiveness as a Byproduct: Understand that forgiveness is a natural result of healing the mother wound, not something that needs to be forced or demanded.🌟 Personal Empowerment: Discover how healing the mother wound helps you reclaim your sense of self, leading to greater confidence, inner peace, and personal growth.🔄 Changing the Narrative: Learn how to reframe and transform the stories you tell yourself about your past, allowing you to create a healthier and more empowering narrative.Episode topics:🎙️ Welcome to the Mind Change Podcast! (00:00:00)🧠 Defining the Mother Wound (01:27)🌱 How the Mother Wound Manifests (02:16)👥 The Mother Wound and Attachment Theory (04:04) 💔 Healing Without Blaming Mothers (04:50) 🍼 Core Emotional Needs in Childhood (05:44) 🤔 Recognizing and Addressing the Mother Wound (07:34)💡 Beyond Inner Child Work (10:25) 🌿 Healing Generational Pain (11:30) 🧘 Impact on Parenting Styles (11:54) 🔄 Transforming Perceptions of Our Mothers (21:25) 🌸 Relationship Between the Womb, the Mother Wound, and Healing Trauma at Birth (22:34) 🕊️ Understanding and Healing Deep Resentment Toward Mothers (32:30) 💪 The Power of True Forgiveness (35:22) 🔄 Breaking the Cycle of Repeating Past Wounds (37:00) 🗣️ How Talking Can Reinforce Emotional Wounds & Heather and Cara’s Experience as Mothers (41:49) 📚 Resources and Next Steps for Healing (55:29) Get in touch with Heather McKean and Cara Ugolini: 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/mindchangeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean dives deep into the emotional drivers behind Crohn’s Disease. Crohn’s, often labeled as incurable, is an autoimmune disorder that attacks the body from within. Heather reveals how unresolved childhood trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and environmental factors like over-sanitization, fear, and anxiety contribute to the development of Crohn’s and other inflammatory bowel diseases. Learn how your body reflects the emotional wounds from your past, and discover the path to healing by rewiring your subconscious patterns.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:🧠 How childhood trauma and stress can cause physical conditions like Crohn’s Disease.🛡️ What autoimmune disorders are and how they reflect unresolved emotional issues.🌱 Why over-sanitization and antibiotics weaken the immune system.👶 How fear-based or overprotective parenting impacts a child’s immune system and emotional health.⚡ How nervous system dysregulation from childhood triggers autoimmune disorders.🚨 How a victim mentality contributes to Crohn’s.💔 How sexual trauma is linked to Crohn’s disease.💡 How to rewire subconscious emotional patterns for healing.🧩 How perfectionism and over-analysis stress the nervous system and worsen Crohn’s.💪 How reclaiming your power involves rewiring old emotional programming for true healing.Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean speaks with Gabby Rodriguez about her journey of healing from chronic anxiety, physical pain, and emotional trauma. Gabby shares how Mind Change helped her transform her life, embrace her true identity, and heal deep-seated wounds from childhood and her cultural upbringing. Through powerful personal insights, Gabby reveals how addressing generational pain and shifting her mindset allowed her to reclaim her health, reconnect with her family, and live a more empowered life. This episode is filled with hope, growth, and inspiration for anyone seeking healing. Tune in! 📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:🧠 Mind-Body Connection: How emotional trauma can manifest as physical pain and anxiety.🌱 Healing Generational Trauma: The impact of ancestral pain on our mental and physical health, and how healing can break the cycle.💡 Power of Mind Change: How shifting your mindset can lead to profound emotional and physical healing.💪 Embracing Your True Self: The importance of accepting and embracing your identity, heritage, and past for personal growth.💖 Forgiveness and Compassion: How healing yourself allows you to forgive others and foster deeper, more loving relationships.Episode topics:🎙️ Welcome to the Mind Change Podcast! (00:00:00)🧠 Discovering Mind Change (00:02:12)🌱 Healing Through Mind Change Courses (00:07:52)🤕 Coping with Anxiety and Health Issues (00:18:23)💪 Impact of Mind Change on Family (00:35:29)💊 Overcoming Dependency on Medication and Message of Hope (00:46:41) Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Get in touch with Gabby Rodriguez: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e.vol.ved_/ Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast emotional drivers series, Heather McKean explores the often-overlooked emotional and psychological drivers behind hair loss. Beyond the physical, hair holds deep metaphysical significance, symbolizing strength, power, and connection to the spiritual realm. Heather delves into how unresolved childhood traumas, chronic self-condemnation, and spiritual disconnects can lead to various hair loss conditions. From male and female pattern baldness to autoimmune disorders like alopecia, she explains the underlying emotional causes and offers a path to healing. Tune in to discover how understanding these hidden drivers can help you reclaim your vitality and embrace a healthier, more authentic life.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:🌟 Hair represents strength, vitality, beauty, freedom, power, and connection to higher energies, with deep cultural and spiritual significance.🤔 Hair loss can be a sign of a person disconnecting from their spiritual or intuitive self, favoring rational or material aspects of life instead.😔 Constantly criticizing oneself and struggling with perfectionism are key emotional drivers of hair loss.🌳 Childhood experiences, such as a lack of emotional freedom, conditional love, or intense scrutiny, can lead to hair loss later in life.🧬 Hair loss conditions androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, cicatricial alopecia, and lichen planopilaris and their emotional drivers.⚖️ A lack of balance between the intuitive and rational self can lead to hair loss, signaling a need to reconnect with one's spiritual side.🕊️ Major life changes or feelings of helplessness can trigger hair loss, especially when these changes resurrect childhood fears of rejection or abandonment.🌱 The onset of hair loss often represents the body’s desire to shut down and rest, indicating that something has become too overwhelming to ignore.🎭 Hair loss can reflect deep-seated insecurities and struggles with self-worth, particularly when one feels disconnected from their true identity.💪 The emotional and psychological drivers behind hair loss are key to reversing the condition, with healing beginning when these deeply rooted beliefs and traumas are addressed.Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean talks with Michelle Muench, also known as Banana Blondie Yoga, about her transformative journey with Mind Change. Initially triggered by the concept, Michelle sought Mind Change during a period of deep emotional struggle, including depression and unresolved trauma. She found significant relief and transformation, moving beyond traditional self-care methods. They also discuss the vital support of the Mind Change community, her insights on parenting, and integrating equine-guided learning into her practice. Dive in! You'll be encouraged to explore Mind Change with curiosity and openness, discovering its self-empowering approach and how it diverges from conventional talk therapies.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastEpisode topics:🎙️ Welcome to the Mind Change Podcast! (00:00:00)🌟 Michelle's background and encounter with Mind Change. (01:41)💭 Personal experience with depression. (03:44)🔍 Unresolved trauma and solutions without achieving real ease. (04:36)📈 Growth and learning with Mind Change. (09:57)🧘 Interest in yoga and perspective on mind/body connection. (14:14)🤝 Benefits of the Mind Change community and Michelle's experiences in the training program. (17:32)❤️ How healing impacts relationships. (19:53)Becoming a Mind Change practitioner and training program. (22:04)👶 How childhood patterns and beliefs impact parenting. (28:19)🔄 Mind Change versus other practices. (38:50)🐎 Integrating Mind Change with Michelle's work with horses and the benefits of equine-guided learning. (41:03)🗺️ How to approach Mind Change and why. (47:24)Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Get in touch with Michelle Muench: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bananablondieyoga/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michelle.muench/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bananablondieyoga?lang=en Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean explores the emotional drivers behind adult asthma, revealing how this chronic condition, often perceived as purely physical, is deeply connected to emotional and environmental factors. Heather discusses the shift in asthma patterns from childhood to adulthood, the impact of trauma and overprotective parenting, and the role of emotional isolation and self-destructive behaviors. By examining these connections, Heather highlights how unresolved emotional issues and past traumas might contribute to asthma, offering insights into new approaches for managing and potentially alleviating the condition. Dive in to uncover a fresh perspective on asthma and its emotional roots.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will:🌟 Discover how asthma, often seen as a physical condition, is deeply intertwined with emotional and environmental factors.🔄 Learn about the pattern where asthma affects male children more frequently than female children, and how this shifts in adulthood, possibly reflecting emotional changes over time.🌍Understand how ancestral and epigenetic trauma can contribute to asthma, particularly in low-income and minority groups.🌀 Explore the concept of “anticipation of attack,” where past experiences of criticism and abuse contribute to chronic breath-holding and shallow breathing patterns.👩‍👧 Examine how overprotective or emotionally distant parenting, especially from mothers with their own trauma, can contribute to feelings of inadequacy and asthma.💔Delve into how asthma sufferers may experience a sense of loneliness and fear of abandonment, leading to self-destructive behaviors and a need for external validation.😠 Learn about the role of unprocessed anger, resentment, and past pain in the development of asthma.🛑 Understand how asthma can act as a subconscious escape from overwhelming situations and a mechanism for avoiding failure.✅ Discover how Mind Change has successfully helped people resolve their asthma, even when it wasn’t the primary focus of treatment.📚 Find out how joining the Mind Change Community and participating in global book clubs can support you in addressing the emotional drivers behind your asthma.Get in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Heather McKean, Kent McKean, and McKenzie Brewster continue their discussion from Part I, delving deeper into Heather's experience with a problematic health and wellness guru. Heather recounts how a seemingly transformative figure ultimately displayed unethical behavior, including inappropriate relationships and financial misconduct. This pivotal experience inspired her to create Mind Change, a system founded on transparency, ethical practices, and client empowerment. Unlike many gurus who exploit followers, Mind Change emphasizes genuine personal growth and integrity. Tune in to see how recognizing red flags and upholding ethical standards can lead to meaningful change.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:⚠️ Dangers associated with health and wellness gurus.🔍 How to recognize red flags in guru-led programs, including questionable practices and the ethical implications of certain behaviors.🎭 How these gurus use psychological manipulation to maintain control over their followers and how such tactics can be subtle yet impactful.👩‍🔬 How some gurus exploit vulnerable populations, particularly targeting women with traumatic pasts and engaging in unethical relationships.🧩 How individuals may appear to have achieved personal growth or healing, yet remain entangled in unhealthy patterns or unaddressed issues.⚠️ How certain wellness modalities promoted by gurus can be flawed, lacking foundational understanding, and potentially harmful.🧠 The distinction between ethical hypnosis and mind control.🪄 How the use of tapping techniques (like those in Emotional Freedom Techniques or EFT) can be misrepresented or misused within guru-led systems.🔒 The importance of accountability and maintaining integrity in wellness practices.🌟 Mind Change Philosophy: How the Mind Change approach prioritizes self-empowerment, transparency, and ethical practices to avoid the pitfalls of guru-driven systems, ensuring that individuals maintain control over their own healing journey.Episode topics:🎙️ Welcome to the Mind Change Podcast! (00:00:00)🔍 Realizing the guru's unethical practices (00:00:48)🔧 Attempting to fix the system (00:03:20)😓 Personal struggles and ethical dilemmas (00:06:22)💡 Disillusionment and realizations (00:10:45)🛑 Decision to step back (00:15:57)🔗 Final separation and reflection (00:19:24)📚 Accountability and research (00:30:48)💻 Social media and personal attacks from guru and followers (00:36:52)🧠 Ethical reflections on influence (00:43:35)🌱 Mind Change: a clear contrast with manipulative gurus (00:48:57)Get in touch with Heather McKean, Kent 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In the next two episodes of The Mind Change Podcast, Heather McKean, Kent McKean, and McKenzie Brewster discuss the dangers of health and wellness gurus. In today’s episode, Heather shares her experience with a toxic wellness guru, highlighting how unhealed trauma can lead to dangerous environments. Her story underscores the importance of understanding the subconscious drivers behind our decisions and the dangers of misplaced trust. The discussion explores how childhood trauma makes individuals susceptible to manipulative figures, emphasizing the need for self-awareness and authenticity in health and wellness. Dive in! Heather's insights serve as a powerful reminder of the dangers posed by unhealed trauma and the importance of taking responsibility for one's own healing journey. Look out for part II for more on the hidden dangers in the wellness industry.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:🌟 The hidden dangers of health and wellness gurus📱 How influencers affect our health decisions💔 The role of trauma in seeking guidance🚩 Recognizing toxic patterns in wellness communities🕵️‍♂️ The subtle signs of a cult-like environment🧠 The psychological profile of unhealed healers🔄 The shift from genuine help to manipulative control⚖️ The dynamics of power and influence in guru-follower relationships🚨 Identifying red flags in wellness gurus🛤️ Personal stories of trauma and healingGet in touch with Heather McKean, Kent 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast emotional drivers series, Heather McKean explores the emotional roots of bronchitis, revealing how this common condition often signals the need to address stress and unresolved emotions. Heather delves into how chronic bronchitis may stem from deeper issues such as resentment, guilt, and feeling overwhelmed or unappreciated. She also examines how feelings of being trapped or self-critical can impact respiratory health, and the connection between hostile upbringings and smoking with chronic bronchitis. Tune in to learn how transforming negative emotional patterns can lead to improved health and a richer, more fulfilling life. For additional support, check out Mind Change’s online courses featuring expert guidance and community support.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastIn this episode, you will learn:🧠 How stress and unprocessed emotions contribute to the inflammation of the bronchial tubes⏳ Bronchitis often indicates the need to slow down and address accumulated stress🕰️ How holding onto past grievances and guilt can lead to chronic bronchitis😓 How feeling unappreciated and burdened can exacerbate bronchitis symptoms😟 How fear of betrayal and lack of support during tough times can contribute to chronic bronchitis🤫 The connection between keeping secrets, regrets, and insecurities and their impact on breathing🗯️ How negative self-talk and self-criticism can affect posture and breathing😢 How growing up in an environment with frequent yelling and punishment can affect emotional and respiratory health🚬 The link between smoking and bronchitis🌱 How addressing and transforming negative emotional patterns can lead to improved respiratory health and overall well-being✨ The benefits of letting go of past traumasGet in touch with Heather McKean: 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 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy