Join me for episode 71 where I will talk about how to use your mind to optimize the healing capacity of your body. These are practices that you can pursue on your own, outside of MAP sessions, that are complementary to MAP or any other form of neural retraining. While MAP is a fast and gentle method of releasing emotions, changing patterns of negative thoughts, quieting the inner critic, changing beliefs and perspectives, and even changing patterns of behavior like people-pleasing -- there is more that you can do with your conscious mind. In this episode I discuss: - The role of stress and how it affects your healing capabilities. - How stress blocks all restorative functions of the body - 7 ways you could be using your mind to prolong chronic illness - Conscious versus subconscious sources of stress. - How MAP sessions can help with subconscious sources of stress and negative mental patterns. - How the predisposition to chronic illness is often established in the subconscious mind by traumatic events in childhood. - 10 ways to manage your conscious mind to promote healing - Helpful practices you can incorporate into your day to optimize wellness. If you enjoyed this episode, you may be interested in the related episodes that were mentioned: Episode 30: The Impact of Trauma on Chronic Health Issues, Episode 52: MAP for Painful Memories and Episode 60: MAP for the Emotional Causes of Illness. To learn more about the MAP Method, please visit MAPforHealth.us for our free courses. To schedule an Introductory MAP session please book online at TCNeuralRetraining.com.