Dr. Nicole LePera is trained in clinical psychology at Cornell University & the New School for Social Research. She also studied at Philadelphia School of Psychoanalysis. Her SelfHealers community has grown to 3M+ followers on Instagram (@the.holistic.psychologist). She’s the author of her brand new book How To Do The Work : Recognize Your Patterns, Heal from Your Past, and Create Your Self.   Topics : Defining Holistic Psychology : The interconnectedness between the mind, body & soul Learning to balance helping clients as well as her own personal needs Recognizing Patterns First step in unlearning bad habits is being conscious & aware Staying present allows us to leave the imagined worry of the future Separating ourselves from the thoughts in our head start with small steps Heal From Your Past Getting through our “dark souls of the night” is by listening to our messengers Carrying our Inner Child with us throughout our life Having gratitude for all the hurdles she’s had to overcome Create Your Self Living our authentic lives by cultivating confidence through small daily promises Taking care of ourselves first Creating boundaries to operate at her highest level Important daily self-care activities for a positive mindset : Future self journaling Common trait in her community of SelfHealers : Curiosity Best advice for finding love : Do the work of healing & become aware of our needs Area of her life to put more effort into : Understanding & sharing her emotions Challenge for the listeners : Pick two times in your day, set an alarm and ask yourself where your attention is   Connect with Dr. Nicole LePera! Instagram : @the.holistic.psychologist Website : YourHolisticPsychologist.com Get her new book, How To Do The Work! Amazon   Sign up for my new Bearded Wisdom Newsletter! You wanna help blow this podcast up? GREAT! Here’s how: Leave a 5 star review on the podcast app with your hot take of the show Share out the episode on your IG story tagging me @Bobbbaaaay —- Follow The Bearded Man! Instagram : @Bobbbaaaay YouTube : @BobbyHobert Twitter : @Bobbbaaaay Website : ItsTheBeardedMan.com