What if you could rewire your brain to overcome anxiety, stress, and past trauma?
In this episode of HCA Talks Health, we sit down with Lisa Glaister — Neuroscience Hardwires Interpretation Coach and HCA graduate Health Coach — to explore how understanding the brain can transform mental and physical wellbeing.
After climbing the corporate ladder and experiencing burnout, Lisa discovered the power of neuroscience and health coaching to reclaim her life. Now she helps others do the same.
🎧 Tune in to discover:
How early life experiences shape the brain — and how neuroplasticity rewires limiting patterns
The link between childhood trauma and long-term health outcomes like obesity, depression, and addiction
Practical neuroscience and coaching strategies to regain control over mind and body
The different ways Health Coaches can support lasting transformation
How combining neuroscience and coaching can unlock true resilience and healing
This episode is packed with inspiration and practical tools for anyone ready to transform their health from the inside out.
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0:00 Welcome & introduction to Lisa Glaister
1:00 Lisa’s background: from environmental science to corporate career
2:00 Burnout, family health, and shifting life direction
3:00 Travel, off-grid living & finding new perspectives
4:00 Mental health struggles, medication & discovering neuroscience
6:00 Becoming “the mechanic of my own mind” & health coaching journey
8:00 Combining neuroscience & health coaching in practice
10:00 Understanding “hardwires” and limiting patterns in the brain
12:00 Early childhood development & the role of parenting in brain wiring
14:00 Abuse, safety, and how childhood shapes adult patterns
16:00 Victim mentality & the drama triangle explained
18:00 Neuroplasticity — how to rewire the brain
20:00 Trauma, ACEs study & long-term health impacts
23:00 The role of health coaches when trauma surfaces
25:00 Releasing trauma: therapy, body-based modalities & healing layers
28:00 Group coaching, vulnerability, and peer support
30:00 Core Health practice with Kath Miller — specialisms & partnership
32:00 Balancing coaching, workshops, and personal life
33:00 Advice for aspiring health coaches
35:00 Transformation through the HCA journey
37:00 Final thoughts: trust the process & keep learning
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