Listen "Self Work vs. Practitioner Work: Unlocking True Healing"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Heather McKean, Kent McKean, and McKenzie Brewster break down the difference between conscious and subconscious healing, the pitfalls of surface-level self-help, and why many healing modalities fall short. Heather shares her journey from chronic illness to radical transformation and how Mind Change provides a unique, neuroscience-backed approach to deep, lasting breakthroughs. Whether you’re stuck in cycles of therapy, self-help, or mindset work, this episode will shift your perspective on what it really takes to change your life.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastWhat we covered in this episode:💭 Conscious vs. Subconscious Healing – True transformation happens at the subconscious level, not just through mindset shifts.🧠 Neuroscience of Healing – The brain stores trauma and patterns, making subconscious rewiring key for lasting change.🌀 Why Some Modalities Fail – EFT, NLP, and EMDR work for some, but often don’t address the root cause.🤯 Limits of Self-Work – Some subconscious programs are too deep to access alone—a practitioner helps break through.🔄 Healing Plateaus – People get stuck because their subconscious believes their issues are “needed” for survival.🏗️ Symptoms vs. Root Causes – Managing symptoms isn’t enough—true healing rewires the brain’s core programming.💡 The “Neuroscience Coaching” Trap – Many self-help courses misuse neuroscience—real change requires deeper knowledge.🌊 Healing as an Ocean – Self-work dips your toes in; practitioner sessions fully immerse you for deeper shifts.⏳ Why Healing Takes Time – Rewiring the brain isn’t a quick fix—it’s about creating new patterns.🛠️ Mind Change: A True Healing System – It combines neuroscience, subconscious rewiring, and body-based work for real transformation.Get in touch with Heather and Kent: Web: https://www.mindchange.com/our-story Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindchange/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MindChange Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindchange Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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