How do you know if you're brainspotting right? How do you know if it's working? When you're new to brainspotting, you might feel a little confused since it's not like most traditional techniques for processing thoughts and feelings. In this episode, I answer 5 of the most common frequently asked questions by brainspotting newbies. You don't want to miss: What you're supposed to be thinking about when you brainspot What to do if you don't notice anything happening Where to look for the best resul...
Apr 06, 2022•17 min•Ep. 20
Libby Murdoch joins me this episode to share about her experience as an EMDR Trainer during a Brainspotting session. Libby is a licensed professional counselor, trainer, and published author with a passion for brain based treatment approaches. Libby established Brain Based Counseling and Consulting in 2017 and offers individual virtual therapy in OH, and intensive EMDR therapy retreats. Libby is also the owner and developer of Brain Based EMDR Training and Resilience Focused EMDR. You don't want...
Mar 31, 2022•51 min•Ep. 21
If you're like many, you've experienced starting a new goal, feeling excited and positive as you get all the prep for success done, only to get stuck back repeating day 1 over and over like groundhog day. Maybe you've even just given up on trying to make something happen with your goal. In this episode, you'll learn exactly WHY you self-sabotage and what you can do about it. You don't want to miss: The area of your brain where self-sabotage occurs Why that area of your brain gets in the way of y...
Feb 22, 2022•23 min•Ep. 19
What's the difference? Do you need both? Is one better than the other? You don't want to miss: Two main differences between a self-brainspotting practice and a meditation practice The benefits and goals of brainspotting and meditation How to know which one is right for you PLUS, how to incorporate both modatlities into your self-care routine without overwhelm or a huge time commitment. Links and Resources: Email me at carolynrobistowconsulting@gmail.com Free Biolateral Music https://youtu.be/E...
Jan 31, 2022•13 min•Ep. 18
Are your resolutions already long forgotten and collecting dust? Or are they shaming you from the gorgeous calendar you created to stay on track but have since ignored? Self-spotting is the last habit you'll ever need, and this episode will explain why. You don't want to miss: How mastering this one habit will make all future habit change easier How often and how long you need to focus on a self-spotting habit in order to see results The steps to make starting and keeping this habit simple PLUS,...
Jan 26, 2022•21 min•Ep. 17
Have you ever felt certain there's a story inside that has the power to impact the world? Writer's block can be a frustrating reality when it comes time to sit down and get that story out into words. Listen as Kate Turner shares her experience with brainspotting for her own writer's block. Kate Turner has been in service of healing and helping in many roles. I met her first as a trainer for the Love and Logic program way back in my school counseling days. Here's Kate's take on Love and Logic: Lo...
Nov 04, 2021•27 min•Ep. 16
Do you get hangxiety? It's that anxious feeling you have when you wake up after a night of over-drinking. I used to think I was just an anxious person. I believed that beer and wine were helping my anxiety by taking the edge off. Let's bust that myth today. Hanxiety is a real thing. Let's talk about it. You don't want to miss: Why we get Hanxiety The neurotransmitters that cause Hangxiety (even though they think they're helping) What you can do to alleviate Hangxiety PLUS, my soapbox about THE m...
Oct 29, 2021•18 min•Ep. 15
Uncertainty is at the root of both discomfort and healing. Brainspotting uses an uncertainty model, which I then use to explain symptoms of Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Relationship Issues, and Gray Area Drinking. Listen to hear how understanding uncertainty can be a life-changing revelation in your life. You don't want to miss: How Uncertainty helps therapist prevent burnout and achieve better results with clients The role of Uncertainty in clinical diagnoses like Anxiety and O...
Oct 19, 2021•25 min•Ep. 14
Brainspotting can unblock your brain in the ways that are keeping you stuck in your goals for building wealth. There are two approaches I recommend for using Brainspotting when it comes to increasing income. I share my top 5 brain blocks you might have that are keeping you from building wealth (while acknowledging that systemic barriers to wealth also exist and must be dismantled). You don't want to miss: The 5 major brain blocks possibly keeping you from earning the income you desire The 2 self...
Oct 12, 2021•22 min•Ep. 13
Do you wish you could be just a little faster, more precise, or maybe more creative and clever? Join me and I chat with Thad Frye on how he uses Brainspotting with clients to enhance sports performance and creativity (for himself and others)! Thad Frye Counseling is located in Boulder, Colorado; Thad has practiced in the counseling field for over 18 years. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Certified Brainspotting Practitioner, Brainspotting consultant and certification mentor, begi...
Oct 05, 2021•53 min•Ep. 12
With over 30 years of personal work and 20 years of professional experience, Sarah has developed a number of programs to help her clients channel their anxiety, renew their energy and reclaim their joy in work and at home. Sarah joins me on the podcast to share her experience in using Brainspotting to process grief as well as facilitate personal growth in confidence and showing up with permission to be authentic (but not to devalue herself!). She also shares about the GREAT work she's doing to h...
Sep 28, 2021•52 min•Ep. 11
Katie Read, creator of the Clini-Coach Certification, opens up about her own experience with Imposter Syndrome and how her experience with Brainspotting went when it came to feeling an inner part that was pushing to limiting success and staying safe. Listen now to hear about what came out of her Brainspotting experience AND the amazing program she's created for helping therapists who have OUTgrown the therapy office. Katie has been an LMFT forever, directed large agencies, taught grad school, su...
Sep 21, 2021•41 min•Ep. 10
Brainspotting is a natural brain- and body-based technique to help dismantle mental blocks or ditch "bad" habits. When your block is not a clinical issue, you can easily and quickly use self-brainspotting to get unstuck when it comes to reaching your goals for health, wealth, and relationships. This episode, we're looking at 5 (and a few bonus) benefits you can get from incorporating brainspotting into your own life. You don't want to miss: The ripple effect that inspired my business name The su...
Sep 14, 2021•26 min•Ep. 9
How do I know if brainspotting is actually working? What do I do if I feel MORE activated after a brainspotting session? And other trouble-shooting questions answered to help you feel calm and confident in your own self-brainspotting practice. You don't want to miss: The MAIN goal of ANY brainspotting work The two ways you KNOW brainspotting is working for you The time I ended a self-brainspotting session feeling more activated than when I started PLUS, what to do if YOU end a session feeling mo...
Sep 07, 2021•16 min
Jenn Linck knows what it's like to be active, fit, and "healthy" but still feel like something else needs to change. Today, she shares her story of moving from gray area drinking into sobriety, the way it has impacted not only her life, but also her business and life's passion. You don't want to miss: Jenn's story of being a super high achieving drinker Our soapbox about the fitness industry's messages about alcohol The mission Jenn is on to help provide high quality services and soberfit boxes ...
Aug 31, 2021•41 min•Ep. 7
If you've ever had an anxious thought, you'll want to bookmark this episode! Anxiety is a midbrain response, so using Brainspotting, which focuses its work primarily IN the midbrain, is my go-to way to help clients (and myself) experience less anxiety. You don't want to miss: What's going on in our brains when we're feeling anxious? The 3 approaches I most commonly use to brainspot anxious thoughts How to know when it's time to work with a professional for your anxiety PLUS, how we can use Brain...
Aug 24, 2021•28 min•Ep. 6
Amanda is an alcohol-free lifestyle expert. She's a holistic life coach, speaker and author living, working and playing in Austin, TX. As a coach, Amanda helps ambitious, soul-centered women stop drinking and start manifesting the life they deserve and desire. She teaches a modern approach to personal development, self-actualization and spiritual enlightenment through the lens of elective sobriety. In this episode, we get authentic with a coffee chat turned podcast episode. You don't want to mis...
Aug 17, 2021•51 min•Ep. 5
You're convinced brainspotting can be helpful for you, but you're not sure how to get started with brainspotting at home without a professional. This episode, we're looking at the 5 steps you can take today to start your own self-brainspotting practice. You don't want to miss: What level of commitment is needed for you to successfully develop this new practice A short list of easy-to-find supplies for your new self-brainspotting space One of brainspotting's secret weapons explained (with links b...
Aug 10, 2021•16 min•Ep. 3
You know alcohol is a brain blocker, so why do you stay stuck in the detox to retox cycle? This episode, I bust 4 of the myths that were holding me back from finding freedom from gray area drinking. You don't want to miss: The myth believed by many entrepreneurs about networking without wine Myths about non-alcoholic beverages as substitutes for the real thing My biggest surprise about socializing without booze PLUS, the ONE lie you might have heard before that keeps people fearful of considerin...
Aug 10, 2021•19 min•Ep. 4
Becoming alcohol-free is a big decision, and one that took me over two years to officially decide. This episode, I'm sharing the 3 big events that helped me realize I'm much happier and much better off being alcohol-free. I'm sharing in the hopes that you can relate to at least one of these moments (spoiler alert, I did not have a typical rock bottom you might expect!). You don't want to miss: What might happen if you don't have healthier sleep habits and a healthy way to deal with stress The "d...
Aug 10, 2021•20 min•Ep. 2
Brainspotting is a natural brain- and body-based technique to help dismantle mental blocks or ditch "bad" habits. When your block is not a clinical issue, you can easily and quickly use self-brainspotting to get unstuck so you can reach your goals for health, wealth, and relationships. This episode, we're looking at 3 key components to know before you start your self-brainspotting practice. You don't want to miss: The main concept behind brainspotting that makes it work. The hardest part of self...
Aug 09, 2021•22 min•Ep. 1
