Retrain Your Brain | Nervous System Regulation, Chronic Illness Healing, Brain Retraining Support

EP 21 // 6 Steps to Calm a Symptom Flare-Up Faster

"I've done the brain retraining programs. I learned the tools. But what do I actually do when I'm in the middle of a flare?" If you've ever felt confused about that, this episode is for you!  There IS something you can do in the middle of a flare-up that will help calm it. There's a roadmap for moving through it, faster and with less fear. And in this episode, I'm walking you through exactly what it is. In this episode, you'll learn: * The 6 Steps to Calming a Symptom Flare-Up Faster, and the order they actually work in * Why fighting a flare is the exact same losing strategy as fighting a rip current * The three stages every flare moves through, and what to do in each one * A way to make this roadmap accessible when you need it, not just when you're calm enough to remember it Here's the truth: knowing the steps isn't the same as having access to them when it matters. That gap is exactly why I created the Flare Fix Kit [https://flarefix.netlify.app/]! And it’s available through June 23 for HALF PRICE! Grab it HERE [https://flarefix.netlify.app/]!  DIVE DEEPER // RESOURCES: 📣The FLARE FIX KIT [https://flarefix.netlify.app/] is now available!  The INNER SAFETY REWIRE [https://innersafety.abodehealingco.com/] course FREE RESOURCES:  💫 Somatic Healing Tools FREE CHEAT SHEET [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/r2y70g5saq] ✨ Retrain Mold Sensitivity FREE GUIDE [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/j5348gj4y7] 🧠 New to brain retraining? Watch my FREE 30-minute training HERE [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641a42cadc3789176b6944d0]   SUPPORT: 🤝 Currently brain retraining and looking for 1-1 support? Apply for private coaching and schedule a free 30 min consult with Katie HERE [https://abodehealingco.com/apply].*       (*For those who have already gone through a retraining program) 🗓 Join the group coaching waitlistHERE [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/m1hmpncjs7] CONTACT: 📲 Follow on Instagram: @abodehealingco [https://instagram.com/abodehealingco] 🌐 Learn more at: abodehealingco.com [https://abodehealingco.com] 📩 Email me: hello@abodehealingco.com [https://abodehealingco.com/contact]

EP 20 // Brain Retraining During a Flare: Why It Feels Impossible (And What to Do About It)

📣 The Flare Fix Kit [https://flarefix.netlify.app/]is now available! If you've ever found yourself in the middle of a symptom flare thinking, "I know I have tools for this... but I can't remember what they are," or, “I just can’t do it,” this episode is for you. One of the most frustrating parts of the healing journey is that the moments when you need support the most are often the moments when accessing that support feels impossible. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually happening in the brain during a flare, why your usual brain retraining tools can suddenly feel inaccessible, and why this experience isn't a sign that you're failing or doing something wrong. You'll learn: * Why symptom flares often make it harder to think clearly and remember what to do * What's happening in the brain and nervous system when your symptoms spike * The role of the prefrontal cortex and why it takes a backseat during stress * Why self-criticism, overanalyzing, and "fix-it mode" can accidentally keep the flare going * How shame and fear can become part of the symptom loop * Why struggling during a flare is a normal neurobiological response, not a personal failure * The key shift that helps you move through flares more effectively This episode lays the foundation for next week's conversation, where I'll walk you through exactly what to do during a flare and introduce a simple framework for moving through symptom spikes with more ease and confidence. DIVE DEEPER // RESOURCES: The INNER SAFETY REWIRE [https://innersafety.abodehealingco.com/] course The FLARE FIX KIT [https://flarefix.netlify.app/]  FREE RESOURCES:  💫 Somatic Healing Tools FREE CHEAT SHEET [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/r2y70g5saq] ✨ Retrain Mold Sensitivity FREE GUIDE [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/j5348gj4y7] 🧠 New to brain retraining? Watch my FREE 30-minute training HERE [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641a42cadc3789176b6944d0] SUPPORT: 🤝 Currently brain retraining and looking for 1-1 support? Apply for private coaching and schedule a free 30 min consult with Katie HERE [https://abodehealingco.com/apply].*       (*For those who have already gone through a retraining program) 🗓 Join the group coaching waitlistHERE [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/m1hmpncjs7]   CONTACT: 📲 Follow on Instagram: @abodehealingco [https://instagram.com/abodehealingco] 🌐 Learn more at: abodehealingco.com [https://abodehealingco.com] 📩 Email me: hello@abodehealingco.com [https://abodehealingco.com/contact]

EP 19 // Why Brain Retraining Feels Like a Roller Coaster: The 5 Emotional Stages No One Tells You About

If the brain retraining process has felt like an emotional roller coaster, this episode will help you finally make sense of why. In today’s conversation, Katie walks you through the emotional stages of change that almost everyone experiences while retraining their brain. You’ll learn why that early hope often gives way to frustration, doubt, or despair… why those phases don’t mean you’re doing anything wrong… and how understanding where you are in the process can help your nervous system feel safer, steadier, and more resilient. This episode is designed to orient you (contextually and emotionally), so you can stop panicking about where you are and start trusting the process again. What This Episode Covers: * The Emotional Cycle of Change and how it applies specifically to brain retraining * Why uninformed optimism is normal - and why it never lasts * The truth about the “descent” and the valley of despair (and why most people quit here) * How symptoms, flares, doubt, and resistance often signal progress, not failure * The difference between getting stuck vs. moving through hard phases * What informed optimism actually looks like in real healing * How safety, repetition, and support help you reach embodied change * Why long-term support matters - especially when motivation disappears This episode is your reminder that nothing has gone wrong and you’re likely right where you’re supposed to be.   DIVE DEEPER // RESOURCES:  SUPPORT: 🤝 Currently brain retraining and looking for 1-1 support? Apply for private coaching and schedule a free 30 min consult with Katie HERE [https://abodehealingco.com/apply].*       (*For those who have already gone through a retraining program) 🗓 Join the group coaching waitlist HERE [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/m1hmpncjs7]  FREE RESOURCES:  💫 Somatic Healing Tools FREE CHEAT SHEET [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/r2y70g5saq] ✨ Retrain Mold Sensitivity FREE GUIDE [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/j5348gj4y7] 🧠 New to brain retraining? Watch my FREE 30-minute training HERE [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641a42cadc3789176b6944d0]   CONTACT: 📲 Follow on Instagram: @abodehealingco [https://instagram.com/abodehealingco] 🌐 Learn more at: abodehealingco.com [https://abodehealingco.com] 📩 Email me: hello@abodehealingco.com [https://abodehealingco.com/contact]

EP 18 // How I Turned a Flare Into My Biggest Brain Retraining Breakthrough

📣 The Flare Fix Kit [https://flarefix.netlify.app/]is now available! If you’ve ever celebrated a huge win in your healing… only to have a flare knock the wind right out of you right after, this episode is going to feel like a deep exhale. Today I’m continuing the story from Episode 17 and sharing what happened when I left my breakthrough-filled Florida trip and flew straight into… a full-blown flare in my childhood home. In this episode, I walk you through exactly how I navigated the fear, confusion, and “oh no, is this all falling apart?” spiral - and how that flare actually became the moment my brain completed the rewiring process. I’ll break down why it happened, how I stabilized my system, the incremental steps I took, and why this was the last time I ever experienced a mold reaction. If you’ve taken “one step forward and two steps back” and are worried it means you’re failing… this episode will give you hope, clarity, and a roadmap to keep going. In This Episode, We Cover: * Why returning symptoms don’t automatically mean danger * How I used safety, rest, and incremental exposure to retrain my brain * The difference between compassionate pacing vs. fear-based avoidance * Why meaning-making matters more than the symptoms themselves * Objective markers (VCS tests + labs) that confirmed my brain and body were truly healing * What I hope you take away if you’re in the messy middle right now DIVE DEEPER // RESOURCES: The Flare Fix Kit [https://flarefix.netlify.app/] FREE RESOURCES:  💫 Somatic Healing Tools FREE CHEAT SHEET [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/r2y70g5saq] ✨ Retrain Mold Sensitivity FREE GUIDE [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/j5348gj4y7] 🧠 New to brain retraining? Watch my FREE 30-minute training HERE [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641a42cadc3789176b6944d0]   SUPPORT: 🤝 Currently brain retraining and looking for 1-1 support? Apply for private coaching and schedule a free 30 min consult with Katie HERE [https://abodehealingco.com/apply].*       (*For those who have already gone through a retraining program) 🗓 Join the group coaching waitlistHERE [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/m1hmpncjs7]   CONTACT: 📲 Follow on Instagram: @abodehealingco [https://instagram.com/abodehealingco] 🌐 Learn more at: abodehealingco.com [https://abodehealingco.com] 📩 Email me: hello@abodehealingco.com [https://abodehealingco.com/contact]

EP 17 // Freedom From Mold Sensitivity: How I Retrained My Brain’s Response to Mold

If you’ve ever felt trapped by mold sensitivity - reacting to the tiniest exposure, rearranging your entire life to avoid it, and wondering if you’ll ever feel safe again - this episode is for you. In this continuation of last week’s story, I’m sharing how I used brain retraining to rewire my brain’s response to mold and stop those extreme reactions for good. You’ll hear exactly what that process looked like, the turning point that shifted everything (yes, it happened at Disney World 🏰), and the 4-step framework I used to get from constant fear to complete freedom. You’ll learn: ✨ The real reason your brain keeps overreacting to mold ✨ How to reframe your story about mold so healing can finally happen ✨ The importance of building new, safe associations with mold ✨ How to identify and interrupt the protective patterns keeping you stuck ✨ What incremental training really looks like (and how to do it safely) Whether you’re early in your retraining journey or deep in incremental training, this episode will help you see what’s possible and encourage you to keep going! DIVE DEEPER // RESOURCES:  🗓 Join the group coaching waitlist HERE [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/m1hmpncjs7]  💫 Somatic Healing Tools FREE CHEAT SHEET [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/r2y70g5saq] ✨ Retrain Mold Sensitivity FREE GUIDE [https://abodehealingco.myflodesk.com/j5348gj4y7] 🧠 New to brain retraining? Watch my FREE 30-minute training HERE [https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641a42cadc3789176b6944d0] 🤝 Currently brain retraining and looking for 1-1 support? Apply for private coaching and schedule a free 30 min consult with Katie HERE [https://abodehealingco.com/apply].*       (*For those who have already gone through a retraining program) 📲 Follow on Instagram: @abodehealingco [https://instagram.com/abodehealingco] 🌐 Learn more at: abodehealingco.com [https://abodehealingco.com] 📩 Email me: hello@abodehealingco.com [https://abodehealingco.com/contact]