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SHOW DESCRIPTION: In this podcast I talk to holistic psychologist and best-selling author ⁠Nicole LePera ⁠about finding your authentic self after trauma, identifying and unlearning harmful habits, and so much more! ⁠

Read the blog here: ⁠https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/how-to-find-your-self-again-after-trauma

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EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:
1:54 Nicole’s amazing work 
4:19 Social media & therapy 
6:28 Nicole’s new book How to Meet Your Self 
8:00 How the past affects our present  
10:14 Why it takes time to change past patterns & habits  
14:00 The power of the conscious mind
19:33 Getting out of “auto-pilot mode” 
26:10 Learning habits starts in childhood  
35:17 Healing religious trauma
36:28 How healing ourselves helps us connect with others  
41:50 Why we need to allow ourselves to acknowledge our emotions 
45:00 What our need for boundaries tells us about ourselves 
50:00 Autonomy versus selfishness 

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*DISCLAIMER: This podcast and blog are for educational purposes only and are not intended as medical advice. We always encourage each person to make the decision that seems best for their situation with the guidance of a medical professional.