In this enlightening episode of the Mind Body Link Podcast, hosts Clancy Barton and Carolanne Ashley dive deep into the fascinating world of the vagus nerve - the body's secret pathway to calm and connection.

Key Highlights:
Understanding the Vagus Nerve

• Longest nerve in the body, connecting brain to gut
• Central to the parasympathetic nervous system
• Regulates heart rate, breathing, and emotional responses

Practical Tools for Vagus Nerve Activation
Soothing techniques include:

* Long, slow exhales
* Humming or singing
* Cold water splashing
* Neck stretches
* Heart connection
* Gargling
* Safe human connection

Special Technique: R A A R Method

• Relax: Drop shoulders, unclench jaw
• Aware: Notice body sensations without judgment
• Accept: Acknowledge current state
• Respond: Choose the kindest action for yourself

Free Offer:

• 7-Day Nervous System Reset
• Daily short voice notes with calming practices
• Sign up via yourmindbodylink.com/contact or Instagram @YourMindBodyLink

Reflection Questions:

1. Where in my body do I feel most guarded?
2. What would it mean to feel safe in that place?
3. What can I do today to send a signal of safety?

Takeaway: You're not broken - you're protecting, and there's always another way to find inner peace.

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Your Hosts
Clancy Barton: autoimmunenaturaltreatment.com

Carolanne Ashley: carolanneashley.com
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This is a quick, powerful 7-minute guided meditation designed to help you reset, reconnect, and understand your inner emotional state through a unique visualisation technique.

Key Highlights:

• A grounding exercise for managing stress and anxiety
• Helps identify your current nervous system state
• Uses imagination to connect with inner emotional landscape
• Simple breathing and visualisation techniques

Benefits:

• Reduces stress and tension
• Increases self-awareness
• Provides a quick emotional reset
• Helps shift from reactive to responsive state

Recommended For:

• People experiencing stress
• Those feeling disconnected from themselves
• Individuals seeking quick mindfulness practices

Duration: Approximately 7 minutes

Takeaway: Calm is always within reach, and your inner animal can guide you to emotional balance

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Your Hosts
Clancy Barton: autoimmunenaturaltreatment.com

Carolanne Ashley: carolanneashley.com
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Welcome back to the Your MindBody Link podcast. After a brief hiatus, Clancy Barton returns to the show alongside Carolanne Ashley with an episode that promises to challenge your perspective on how you interpret life’s events and their impact on your emotional and physical well-being.

In this transformative episode, Clancy and Carolanne dive deep into the hidden power of meaning—the stories we tell ourselves about past events—and how these interpretations shape our emotions, decisions, and even identity.

They explore the profound idea that it’s not the event itself that holds us back, but the meaning we’ve attached to it. With relatable examples, case studies, and actionable insights, this episode is a guide to freeing yourself from old narratives that no longer serve you.

Key Topics Covered:

• The concept of meaning as a lens through which we view our experiences.
• How assigning meaning to events can create emotional loops that keep us stuck.
• Why the meanings we attach to events are often emotional rather than logical.
• The snowball effect of false beliefs and how they shape our identity.
• Strategies for breaking free from negative interpretations using hypnotherapy and self-awareness.
• Real-life examples of how reframing meaning can lead to emotional healing and transformation.

Highlights:

• Clancy shares her personal journey of buying a lychee farm and its life-changing lessons.
• Caroline discusses how hypnotherapy helps clients uncover unconscious meanings and rewrite their inner stories.
• A powerful analogy: Two people in the same rainstorm experience it differently based on the meaning they give it.
• The importance of recognising that meaning is fluid—it can be changed to reclaim your personal power.

Takeaways:

1. It’s not the event; it’s the meaning you give it.
2. Meaning becomes memory—a neural pathway in your brain.
3. You have the power to change the story you’ve been telling yourself.

Actionable Steps:

• Reflect on one moment from your past that might still be shaping your present self.
• Ask yourself: What story have I been living in? Is it time to release that narrative?
• Consider tools like hypnotherapy, journaling, or mindfulness practices to rewrite old meanings with clarity and empowerment.

Quote of the Episode:

"Healing doesn’t start by changing your past. It starts by changing what it means to you."

Join Clancy and Carolanne as they guide you through this empowering journey of self-discovery and transformation. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who might need to hear it today.

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Instagram: @YourMindBodyLink

Your Hosts
Clancy Barton: autoimmunenaturaltreatment.com

Carolanne Ashley: carolanneashley.com
Instagram: CarolanneAshley

Join Carolanne Ashley in this short mind moment as she reveals how Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs) can invade your mind and how to replace them with Positive, Empowering Thoughts (PETs). Learn to recognize, challenge, and transform your inner dialogue.

Key Takeaways:

• Understanding Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS)
• Identify 7 common types of negative thinking patterns
• 3-step process to challenge and replace negative thoughts
• Practical strategies for mental wellness

Common ANTs Types:

1. All-or-Nothing Thinking
2. Comparison Trap
3. Guilty Feeling ANTS
4. "Should" Thinking
5. Mind Reading ANTS
6. Blame ANTS
7. Fortune Telling ANTS
8. Exaggeration ANTS
9. Emotional Reasoning ANTS

3-Step ANTS Elimination Process:

1. Catch It: Pause and notice the negative thought
2. Question It: Challenge the thought's validity
3. Flip It: Replace with a positive, empowering thought

Bonus:

Listen to a guided visualization here.

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Your Hosts
Clancy Barton: autoimmunenaturaltreatment.com

Carolanne Ashley: carolanneashley.com
Instagram: CarolanneAshley

In this short mind moment, we invite you to pause, reflect, and recharge as we explore the concept of reinventing yourself. Using the analogy of life as a road trip, this episode offers a fresh perspective on navigating challenges, detours, and milestones. Whether you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or simply in need of direction, this session will guide you toward taking control of your life's journey.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to view your life as a road trip and take responsibility for mapping your course.
• The importance of pulling over—pausing to reflect on where you are and where you're headed.
• Why life’s detours and breakdowns can serve as opportunities for growth and realignment.
• Strategies to shift from survival mode or autopilot to intentional living with purpose and excitement.
• How to create a vision for the open road ahead by dreaming big and setting meaningful goals.

Key Takeaways:

• Life is a journey filled with twists, turns, and unexpected detours. Embrace these moments as part of your unique path.
• When challenges arise, it’s okay to stop, feel your emotions, and reflect—but don’t stay stuck in the lay-by.
• Look forward through the windshield of life instead of dwelling on the rear-view mirror of the past.
• Set inspiring goals that energise you and give you something to look forward to on your journey.

Actionable Exercise:

Take a moment to close your eyes and visualise yourself driving on an open road. Imagine pulling over at a scenic spot to reflect on:

1. Where you are right now in life.
2. Where you want to go next.
3. What steps you can take to get back on the road with renewed purpose.

Memorable Quote from the Episode:
"Every detour in life is aligned with pushing you in the direction you need to go—giving you lessons that make the years ahead happier and more purposeful."

Call to Action:
If this episode resonated with you, save it for future moments when you need a quick reset. Share it with someone who might benefit from a moment of calm and reflection. And remember—calm is always within reach.

Find out more at YourMindBodyLink.com
Instagram: @YourMindBodyLink

Your Hosts
Clancy Barton: autoimmunenaturaltreatment.com

Carolanne Ashley: carolanneashley.com
Instagram: CarolanneAshley

In this episode of Short Mind Moments, we explore the profound impact of parenting and the lasting impressions our words and actions can leave on our children. The focus is on embracing imperfection as parents while fostering emotional resilience in our children—and ourselves.

What we cover in this episode:

• Why no parent is perfect (and why that’s okay).
• How children's imaginations and lack of context shape their interpretations of everyday moments.
• Real-life examples of how small events can leave lasting emotional marks on children.
• The ways childhood beliefs can carry into adulthood, influencing behaviours like seeking reassurance, shyness, or overachieving.
• Practical steps parents can take to nurture emotional resilience in their children:
  
  
• Acknowledging and validating their feelings.
• Asking open-ended questions to understand their world.
• Reassuring them of their worth.
• Modelling self-compassion by owning and apologising for mistakes.

For adults working through limiting beliefs:

• Identifying the root cause of those beliefs.
• Challenging and reframing childhood narratives.
• Seeking support through journaling, coaching, or transformational therapies to rewrite your story.

Parenting and healing are journeys that don’t require perfection but rather a commitment to growth and understanding. Whether you’re a parent or someone reflecting on your own childhood, this episode offers tools for creating a more balanced and compassionate life.

Takeaways:

• Reflect on the stories you’re carrying that may need updating.
• Take small steps to show your child they are seen, heard, and loved.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who might benefit from it. Remember: progress is better than perfection.

Tune in next time for another quick reset with Short Mind Moments. Until then, take a deep breath—calm is always within reach!

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Your Hosts
Clancy Barton: autoimmunenaturaltreatment.com

Carolanne Ashley: carolanneashley.com
Instagram: CarolanneAshley

Struggling to keep your New Year’s resolutions? You’re not alone—91% of people fall off track. In this episode, we uncover the real reason most resolutions fail: deep-rooted beliefs and patterns that hold you back.

But here’s the good news: with the right mindset and tools, you can break free and join the small group of achievers who turn their goals into reality. Tune in to discover powerful strategies to rewire your mind and set yourself up for success this year!

This week, we dive into a short mind moment, designed to help you reset, refocus, and recharge in under seven minutes. If you’ve ever struggled to stick to your New Year’s resolutions, this episode is for you. Discover the powerful strategies to join the 9% of people who successfully achieve their goals, breaking free from old beliefs that hold you back.

• Did You Know? Only 9% of people stick to their resolutions. Learn why most fail and how to beat the odds.
• The Root Cause: Uncover how childhood beliefs shape your actions and how to rewrite them.
• Two Transformative Tools:
  • Rewrite and Anchor Technique: Shift limiting beliefs by replacing negative self-talk with empowering affirmations.
  • Visualisation Exercise: Picture your future self, proud and successful, to stay motivated and aligned with your goals.
• The Garden Analogy: Learn to plant seeds of confidence, growth, and resilience in your mental garden.

Key Takeaways:

• You’re not defined by your past.
• Small, consistent actions can transform your future.
• Your mindset is the key to lasting change.

Try This:

• Use the Rewrite and Anchor Technique to replace limiting beliefs.
• Visualise your December 31, 2025, self having achieved your goals.
• Repeat the affirmations: "I am capable. I am committed."

Thank You for Listening!
Clancy and I are so grateful to have you on this journey with us. Save this episode to revisit whenever you need a moment of calm or motivation.

Let’s make 2025 the year you thrive!

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Your Hosts
Clancy Barton: autoimmunenaturaltreatment.com

Carolanne Ashley: carolanneashley.com
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In this short mind-moment, co-host Csrolanne Ashley explores the concept of self-worth and how it is not something that needs to be earned or validated by others.

She shares her own personal journey of struggling with self-worth and the realization that their worth was already inherent within them

Key steps discussed for building self-worth include practicing self-compassion, focusing on your strengths, using positive affirmations, setting boundaries, and celebrating small wins.

The main message is that your self-worth is not dependent on your achievements or how others perceive you. It is an innate part of who you are

Listeners are encouraged to start small in recognizing their own worth and incorporating self-worth building practices into their daily routine.

Carolanne offers support and invites listeners to share the episode with someone who may need to hear this message about self-worth.

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Your Hosts
Clancy Barton: autoimmunenaturaltreatment.com

Carolanne Ashley: carolanneashley.com
Instagram: CarolanneAshley