In this episode of Impact Theory, Tom Bilyeu is joined by Clinical Psychologist Dr. Nicole LePera. Her practical tips led to a community of 3,2 million Self-Healers on Instagram. She will equip you with the tools necessary to heal yourself, break free from trauma cycles and create who you want to become. After you watch this episode, you´ll know why you struggle to break bad habits and what is holding you back from change. You´ll discover the easiest method everyone can use everywhere to start healing from childhood trauma. How you can change your life with little promises to yourself. Why your genes and personality are not your destiny and how to create your future self and much more. Pre-Order Nicole´s new book “How to Do the Work”: https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-Work-Recognize-Patterns/dp/006301209X SHOW NOTES:Why your past is influencing you way more than you think. [1:54]Why you struggle to change bad habits, and what is holding you back from change. [2:17]Why your brain wants you to stay the way you´re today. [4:40]The real reason why it´s hard to break patterns. [5:29]Why most of us are staying in the past or worrying about our future and what to do instead. [7:06]How to practice staying in the moment. [8:17]The two ways on how to practice being present, even if meditation overwhelms you. [9:02]How meditation, when you feel unsafe, can lead to another trauma. [12:21]How Nicole discovered the real reason why her brain felt foggy. [14:38]The easiest method everyone can use everywhere to start to heal from childhood trauma. [17:40]How you can change your life with little promises to yourself. [20:23]The importance of reframing to change your behavior. [22:56]Why you don´t have to give up your anger and how to make space for new feelings. [25:10]How to decide if a feeling or habit is valuable. [26:24] The makers Nicole watches out for in her nervous system to know if she´s safe or not. [31:29]How you repeat your childhood patterns in your current relationships. [33:06]Why your genes and personality are not your destiny and how to create your future self. [35:40]Why you can use “future self journaling” for changing every aspect of your life. [40:57]The fundamental reason why most people can´t access creativity, joy, or love. [42:39]Why, without sleep, diet, and exercise, mental strategies only go so far. [45:00]How to deal with your shortcomings and when life is unfair. [49:25]Check out our SponsorsBLUblox: Go to blublox.com/impacttheory for 15% off your order or use discount code ImpactTheory at checkout.Joovv: Get an exclusive discount on your first order at Joovv.com/impact and use code IMPACTBlinkist: Go to https://blinkist.com/impact Try it FREE for 7 days and save 25% off your new subscription.Better Help: Get 10% off your first month at https://betterhelp.com/impacttheoryAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?If you’re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.This is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.Subscription Benefits: New episodes delivered ad-free Exclusive access to Tom’s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list You’ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more: Legendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement Money Mindset: Business & Finance Relationship Theory: Relationships Health Theory: Mental & Physical Health Power Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJazSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices