The Nourished Nervous System - Using Visualization as a Road Map Towards Change

Using Visualization as a Road Map Towards Change

01/25/24 • 22 min

Have you ever created a vision board or done a meditation that involved imagery or imaging yourself in a certain situation? If so, then you have used the technique of visualization.
Visualization is touted as a tool of manifestation culture, an almost magical mystical process of visioning what you want to create and drawing that reality closer.
The reality is that visualization is a powerful tool when combined with action in the world. And here at the crossroads of woo and pragmatism, there is also science backing up its effectiveness.
In this episode:

Why visualization works (how it affects the brain)
Studies showing the power of visualization
Different types of visualization practices
How visualization strengthens abstract thinking and the default network of the brain
Visualization to increase creative problem solving and resilience

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Related Episodes:
Episode 11 - Why What You Think Matters
Episode 14 - This is Your Brain on Meditation
References:
Slimani M, Tod D, Chaabene H, Miarka B, Chamari K. Effects of Mental Imagery on Muscular Strength in Healthy and Patient Participants: A Systematic Review. J Sports Sci Med. 2016 Aug 5;15(3):434-450. PMID: 27803622; PMCID: PMC4974856.

Carper, S. K. (n.d.). THE NEUROSCIENCE OF VISUALIZATION: HOW IT CAN IMPACT YOUR LIFE. Visiting Sub Conscious. https://visiting-subconscious.com/sci-visualize-brain
Swart, T., MD, PhD (2018). The Source, the secrets of the universe, the science of the brain. HarperOne.

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Deep Rest Meditation
Nourished For Resilience Workbook
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Why visualization works (how it affects the brain)
Studies showing the power of visualization
Different types of visualization practices
How visualization strengthens abstract thinking and the default network of the brain
Visualization to increase creative problem solving and resilience

My resources:
Deep Rest Meditation
Nourished For Resilience Workbook
Book a free Exploratory Call
Find me at www.nourishednervoussystem.com

and @nourishednervoussytem on Instagram

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What Does Self Care Look Like for YOU? (proposal of an experiment)

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What does self care look like for you? Really, I'd like to know. One of the things I have been loving about hosting a podcast has been connecting with my guests and learning from them.
I love the accessibility of a podcast and how it weaves a web of connection and collaboration.
I love collaborating with my guests, but I'd also like to collaborate with you. I learn so much from hearing people's stories. There is so much collective wisdom that we all share, and so I want to try and incorporate your wisdom into my podcast.
Right now my vision is to have a monthly question that you can email me a response to and then have a portion of the first episode of every month where I read the responses. This is an experiment. We'll see how it goes.
This month's question is : "What does self care currently look like for you?"
If you feel called to answer send me an email ([email protected]) with the subject line: Monthly Question
You can include your name and where you live, but if you would like to remain anonymous, just let me know.
I look forward to hearing from you!

My resources:
Deep Rest Meditation
Nourished For Resilience Workbook
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Prioritizing Self Care for Parents and Entrepreneurs with Heidi Schalk

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What do parenting and being an entrepreneur have in common? Both can have fuzzy boundaries around when you are truly on and off. Both can be all consuming endeavors that make it difficult to easily take time for yourself.
The thing is, in order to show up fully as a parent or an entrepreneur, self care needs to be a non-negotiable. In order to avoid burn out, you need to find that time for yourself even if it feels like it doesn't exist.
In this week's episode I talk with Heidi Schalk about this. Heidi is a business strategy and leadership coach, author, speaker, and host of the Be S.H.E Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Empowered.). She has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS and The Daily Herald and has been named One of the Top 30 Inspiring Entrepreneurs to Look Out for in 2024 by The NYC Journal. She has spent the past 5 years helping women achieve their goals and build 6 figure businesses they love through her M.O.N.E.Y Mastery System.
Heidi works with female entrepreneurs and gives them the tools and strategies to confidently build successful, online businesses, on their own terms, so they can create their dream life for themselves and loved ones. She empowers women to be seen and heard so they can make a lasting impact on others in the world with their message and their story.
Heidi has two children ages 14 & 13 who were the reason and catalyst behind starting her entrepreneurial journey.

In this episode:

Heidi's journey from stay at home mom to single mother and entrepreneur
How her experience of burn out impacted her parenting and the way she approached her business
The self care practices that have made the most impact in her life
How she prioritizes self care in business and parenting

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Website: www.heidischalk.com

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