Best Katie Nickerson | Somatic Brain Retraining Podcasts (2025)

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EP 14 // Overwhelmed by Healing? Here’s How to Simplify and See Results 29:32

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Does your brain retraining practice ever feel… way too complicated? Like you’re drowning in tools, second-guessing every choice, or paralyzed by decision fatigue? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing why simplicity is the secret ingredient to real progress - and how stripping things down can actually help you rewire faster. We’ll talk abo…

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EP 13 // Brain Retraining Gamechangers: The 8 Needle-Movers That Create Big Shifts in Healing 26:04

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Busy retraining but feeling frustrated? These 8 “gamechangers” might be what you’re missing. Are you practicing brain retraining but feel stuck, overwhelmed, or confused about why you’re not seeing the progress you hoped for? You’re not alone - and this episode is exactly what you need! In today’s episode, I’m breaking down the 8 “needle movers” th…

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EP 12 // Busy, Burnt Out, or Overwhelmed? 5 Things That Help Me Navigate Stressful Seasons 28:49

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If your to-do list is never-ending, your emotions are living just under the surface, and your nervous system is hanging on by a thread…this one’s for you. In this episode, I’m sharing five simple, realistic tools that have brought me calm and stability through some very stressful seasons. You’ll hear the exact things I come back to when life feels …

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EP 11 // The Easiest Bedtime Routine for Better Sleep and More Energy 21:52

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Whether your bedtime routine is a 10-step wellness routine or just falling into bed and scrolling TikTok, this episode will show you a simpler (and more effective) way to support real rest. I’m sharing an easy, science-backed nighttime routine you can do in under 10 minutes - even from bed. It’s designed to shift your brain and body into a healing …

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EP 10 // From Mold Avoidance to Traveling With Ease: The Truth About My Recovery and Crazy Family Vacations 27:18

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Ever wonder what recovery really looks like after mold sensitivity and chronic illness? Am I really fully recovered? In this episode, I’m sharing the truth - the messy, beautiful, incremental truth - about what life looks like now after retraining my brain around mold. From my nervous system’s progress to the chaos of 30-person family beach trips, …

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EP 9 // The 3 Mindset Shifts That Rewire Your Brain and Ease Your Symptoms 32:14

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If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing everything right—so why am I not getting better?” this episode is for you. This week, we’re talking about the how behind your healing—not just what you’re doing, but the beliefs, thoughts, and emotions driving it. Because those things? They change your biology. I’m breaking down 3 surprisingly powerful mindset shi…

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EP 8 // What to Do During a Symptom Flare (So You Don’t Spiral or Lose Hope) 29:41

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Symptom flares can feel like a punch to the gut, especially when you’ve been doing everything “right.” They can make you question your progress, your body, and your entire healing journey. But what if a flare didn’t mean you were failing? What if it was actually a sign that your brain is learning something new? In this episode, I’m walking you thro…

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EP 7 // The Real Reason You Got Sick: A New Way to Understand Chronic Illness and Pain 40:16

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What really causes chronic illness? What if the true root of chronic illness isn’t what you’ve been told? In this episode of the Retrain Your Brain podcast, I’m breaking down one of the most misunderstood topics in the chronic illness world: what actually causes illness to begin—and why it keeps going long after the original trigger is gone. We’ll …

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EP 6 // Struggling to Stay Consistent With Brain Retraining? How to Overcome Resistance! PART 2 24:31

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You want to be consistent with your brain retraining practice… but somehow, resistance keeps getting in the way. Sound familiar?In this episode, we’re diving into 3 deeper reasons you might be struggling to follow through—and what to do about it. You’ll learn how "protective parts" (from an IFS perspective), demand avoidance, and the nervous system…

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EP 5 // Struggling to Stay Consistent With Brain Retraining? How to Overcome Resistance! PART 1 31:29

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Struggling to stay consistent with your brain retraining practice? Feeling unmotivated and ALLLL the resistance? Honey, you are NOT alone! If you’ve ever thought, "I know brain retraining works, so why the poop can’t I just make myself do it?!" — this episode is for you. In this episode, we’re talking all about resistance — why it shows up, what it…

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EP 4 // How to Get Better Results From Brain Retraining: 7 Surprising Tips That Will Change Everything! 34:31

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Ready to elevate your brain retraining skills so that you can see even better results? Maybe you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or like you’re missing something… even though you’re doing “all the right things.” In this episode, I’m sharing 7 surprising tips that most brain retrainers aren’t aware of—insights that can change the way you approach your…

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EP 3 // How to Retrain Your Brain FOR FREE in Just 15 Minutes a Day! 37:57

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Do you feel like retraining your brain is a monumental task? Are you struggling to fit your rewiring practices into your busy schedule? This episode is here to show you that significant progress can be made in just 15 minutes! Whether you're overwhelmed by the idea of lengthy sessions or simply don’t know where to start, these 3 short, powerful pra…

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EP 2 // 5 Ways You’re Training Your Brain for Stress (And What to Do Instead) 27:47

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You are already training your brain every single day—but are you choosing the program? In this episode I explain the surprising truth about how your daily habits are literally rewiring your brain for either stress or peace. Without even realizing it, many of us are unintentionally programming our minds to stay in fight-or-flight mode! I walk you th…

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EP 1 // My Chronic Illness & Brain Retraining Story - How I healed from CIRS, CFS, MCS, MCAS, and more! 41:51

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Welcome to the first episode of the Retrain Your Brain Podcast. I'm your host, Katie Nickerson, a trauma-informed brain retraining coach! I’m kicking things off today by diving into my own story of navigating a decade of complex chronic illness and finding incredible healing through brain retraining. This isn't just about my recovery; it's about sh…

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The Retrain Your Brain Podcast - Official TRAILER 6:44

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Welcome to the Retrain Your Brain podcast where you will find a neuroscience-based approach to help you heal from chronic illness and complex trauma (without the expensive and restrictive protocols!). My mission is to teach you real, effective strategies like brain retraining, somatic exercises, and trauma healing tools to help you heal at the deep…

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EP 14 // Overwhelmed by Healing? Here’s How to Simplify and See Results 29:32

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EP 13 // Brain Retraining Gamechangers: The 8 Needle-Movers That Create Big Shifts in Healing 26:04

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EP 12 // Busy, Burnt Out, or Overwhelmed? 5 Things That Help Me Navigate Stressful Seasons 28:49

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EP 11 // The Easiest Bedtime Routine for Better Sleep and More Energy 21:52

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EP 10 // From Mold Avoidance to Traveling With Ease: The Truth About My Recovery and Crazy Family Vacations 27:18

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EP 9 // The 3 Mindset Shifts That Rewire Your Brain and Ease Your Symptoms 32:14

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EP 8 // What to Do During a Symptom Flare (So You Don’t Spiral or Lose Hope) 29:41

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EP 7 // The Real Reason You Got Sick: A New Way to Understand Chronic Illness and Pain 40:16

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EP 6 // Struggling to Stay Consistent With Brain Retraining? How to Overcome Resistance! PART 2 24:31

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EP 5 // Struggling to Stay Consistent With Brain Retraining? How to Overcome Resistance! PART 1 31:29

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EP 4 // How to Get Better Results From Brain Retraining: 7 Surprising Tips That Will Change Everything! 34:31

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EP 3 // How to Retrain Your Brain FOR FREE in Just 15 Minutes a Day! 37:57

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EP 2 // 5 Ways You’re Training Your Brain for Stress (And What to Do Instead) 27:47

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EP 1 // My Chronic Illness & Brain Retraining Story - How I healed from CIRS, CFS, MCS, MCAS, and more! 41:51

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The Retrain Your Brain Podcast - Official TRAILER 6:44