Emancipate Your Mind Teri Hales

Over the past couple of years, we’ve collectively taken several hits to our nervous system. When that happens, sometimes we get stuck in a pattern of “fight or flight”, constantly on alert for the next threat. In this episode, we talk about how the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems operate and complement one another during… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 073: Understanding and Calming an Overstimulated Nervous System

Have you ever felt guilt or anxiety when you try to rest, relax, or go on vacation? Do you sometimes feel driven to be productive, even when you’re exhausted mentally or physically? In this series we’ll explore some of the common reasons individuals find themselves unable to be fully present when resting. In this episode,… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 072: Why You Feel Guilty About Resting, Part 1: Internalized Capitalism

When we have a loud or persistent inner critical voice, it can sometimes feel like we’re at war with ourselves. What if we understood that that part of us isn’t trying to be an enemy, but our friend? What if we knew that this part, harsh and critical as it is, is trying to keep… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 071: Befriending Your Inner Critic

In this episode, District 18 Candidate for Texas Senate, Josh Tutt, talks about how 3 of his guiding principles have helped him worry less about what people will think of him as an openly gay man running for office and be the change he wishes to see and he believes Texans deserve. To follow Josh… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 070: Living a Life of Least Regrets with Texas Senate Candidate, Josh Tutt

Have you ever tried to change a behavior or thought pattern but found yourself getting “blocked”, distracted, or feeling resistance to change? Do you feel recurring depressive thoughts or anxiety that you can’t explain? You’re likely encountering a protective part of you that is trying to shield a wounded childhood version of yourself from further… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 069: Integrating Your Protector “Parts”

Sometimes we may feel like we are at odds with ourselves as we heal from religious and childhood trauma and attachment injuries. There may be part of ourselves that feels excited and free as we move towards the next chapter in our lives, and another part of ourselves that feels anxious, afraid, and even ashamed… Read More »Emancipate Your Mind: 068: Understanding the Different “Parts” of Yourself