In today's fast-paced world, it can be easy to get stuck in our own ways of thinking and become closed off to new ideas and viewpoints. However, sometimes it is necessary to step outside of our comfort zones and consider alternative perspectives in order to heal, move forward and grow. And today’s episode is full of powerful insights on this topic which is so common, and an area where a lot of people can get stuck. (And stay stuck for a very long time). And that is the case with this week’s volu...
Mar 30, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 282
Welcome to this episode of IQ, where we dive deep into managing fear and anxiety that is so prevalent in today's world. It's true that more and more people are getting sucked into the fear story, and it's not just limited to adults. Even children are experiencing fear and anxiety, which can be detrimental to their growth and development. We live in a world where fear is constantly being fed to us through various mediums, including the news and social media. This fear can paralyze us and prevent ...
Mar 27, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 281
In today's uplifting episode, we delve into the vital topic of self-value and its undeniable impact on the healing process. In this episode, Brandy works with a beautiful volunteer, Gabby to embrace the life-changing power that arises from truly valuing oneself. You won’t want to miss this heartwarming and inspiring episode that could very well be the catalyst for a profound shift in your own health and life. In it, Brandy shares powerful insights to empower you to break free from self-limiting ...
Mar 23, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 280
As parents, we want to ensure our children grow up to be healthy, confident, and successful individuals. In this thought-provoking IQ episode, Brandy shares the importance of “parenting” wisely, especially when using rewards to foster a growth mindset, resilience, and overall well-being. She also shares common mistakes that might surprise you, which is key when working with the mind. Join us for these key insights that can help you become a more effective and empowered parent, while also providi...
Mar 20, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 279
In today's powerful episode, we wrap up our three-part series with our beautiful volunteer, Lily, and explore the hidden patterns that shape our lives and how we can cultivate self-love to overcome them. Brandy shares the importance of recognizing interconnected patterns that we often can’t see and how doing so can help you escape the cycles keeping you stuck in pain, illness, or painful relationships. She also shares invaluable insights on self-compassion and self-love, while also revisiting ke...
Mar 16, 2023•41 min•Season 1Ep. 278
Do you feel like you've been searching for love for what seems like forever, only to come up short every time? Maybe you've tried everything you can think of, but nothing seems to work. The truth is, there is an abundance of love available to all of us, but we need to tap into our *true* feelings to access it. In this insightful episode, Brandy shares a key insight that is often overlooked when it comes to manifesting relationships. She also discusses how this insight can hold us back from heali...
Mar 13, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 277
Are you experiencing pain and frustration due to an ongoing struggle with self-criticism? Are you exhausted mentally by your internal scrutiny and harsh judgment of yourself? Do you want to break free from the limitations caused by these beliefs and start feeling more at peace with yourself? Self-criticism can hold you back and keep you in pain. And, even if you want to heal, some counterintuitive mind programming can perpetuate the issue, keeping you stuck. Join us for this podcast episode, whe...
Mar 09, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 276
Self-love and embracing self-care aren’t always easy to come by. While it is crucial for our well-being, many people struggle to create genuine self-love, particularly those with impostor syndrome or feelings of guilt. These subconscious beliefs can hinder our ability to create meaningful changes in this area, especially for women who may feel like they're not a good enough mom or not worthy of self-love, or taking the time for self-care. In this episode, Brandy discusses the impact of these sub...
Mar 06, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 275
If you’ve ever found yourself getting caught up in the negative, it can cloud our judgment in how we view those around us, including the ones closest to us. Focusing too much negativity not only affects our relationships but also impacts both mental and physical health. Today’s episode is divine timing, as we explore the importance of shifting our mindset and seeing the good in ourselves and others. Listen in as Brandy works with our beautiful volunteer, Lily who is an absolute sweetheart, with ...
Mar 02, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 274
Have you ever felt pressure to “do” or “be” in a certain way in hopes to make sure everyone likes you or, have you ever felt that if you didn’t please everyone, they would abandon you? These feelings are very common. So too, is the underlying fear of being judged and the tricky ways it can lead us down a path of people-pleasing and caring too much about other people's opinions. In this week's quick IQ episode, Brandy discusses how these feelings can lead us to prioritize the needs and desires of...
Feb 27, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 273
Are you struggling to manifest the relationships you desire - including your relationship with Self? Do you often find yourself in painful cycles of self-blame and guilt? Love is important to all of us, and sometimes our patterns can create disharmony in our relationships, and affect our health - but it doesn’t have to be that way. These patterns can manifest problems in your health and in your relationships. But once you transform them, you can manifest deeper, more fulfilling relationships. To...
Feb 23, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 272
This is one foundational "test" to help you see if you're aligned with happiness or hardship. In this quick IQ episode we delve into the fascinating world of the subconscious mind and explores how it can affect our health and happiness. Many of us struggle with negative emotions and limiting beliefs that hold us back, but often these patterns are deeply buried in our subconscious, making them difficult to identify and address. Brandy shares a simple yet powerful exercise that can help you uncove...
Feb 20, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 271
For many of us, empathy is part of our nature where caring for others is an instinctive drive, yet if we are not careful, guilt can arise when we become too invested and try to fix everything, even when things are beyond our control. Balancing support with freedom is key - recognizing that we cannot fix every problem and allowing our loved ones to learn from their own experiences (without us feeling guilty) and become empowered to feel capable is so important. Our special guest, Penny, is a perf...
Feb 16, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 270
In this short but powerful IQ episode, Brandy shares a perfect reminder that relationships can blossom to new levels when we strive to truly understand...and be understanding of one another. Brandy also uncovers the counterintuitive nature of not feeling understood in your relationships. You’ll discover key things you can do today to create real change in your life that can profoundly affect all of your relationships. Tune in to gain invaluable insight into how creating more understanding can fo...
Feb 13, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 269
When it comes to the wellbeing of our loved ones, we often feel compelled to provide assistance and guidance. Unfortunately, however, what might be seen as good intentions could actually have detrimental outcomes on our relationships with those most important in our lives - not only for their health but also ours. In today’s podcast episode, Brandy works with a lovely volunteer, Sharon, who has been struggling with multiple health issues that don’t seem to go away. Join us as Brandy delves deep ...
Feb 09, 2023•37 min•Season 1Ep. 268
Many times people overwhelm themselves on their healing journey. They think they have to be "perfect" to get real healing results. And that they have to work through every painful childhood trauma or wound they've ever had. Or in other cases, people try to avoid their real feelings and they attempt to check out. But at the end of the day, all of these approaches typically leave people feeling stuck or overwhelmed and without results. In today's IQ episode, Brandy shares with you a powerful insig...
Feb 06, 2023•11 min•Season 1Ep. 267
All of the time I hear from people who have been stuck on their healing journey and become self-critical of themselves, and that can actually make things worse. In this podcast episode, Brandy dives back into the rest of her session with our beautiful volunteer, Princess, as she fully releases her pain. You are going to love today’s episode! It’s about beauty, appreciating self, not criticizing the healing journey, and so much more – don't miss out as Brandy unveils her insights around these top...
Feb 02, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 266
When someone finds the courage to build their confidence, truly wondrous things can follow - fulfilling relationships, better health, and greater success. It’s truly beautiful. However, embracing your confidence isn’t always easy- sometimes, it can be met with resistance from those around you. In this IQ episode, Brandy shares two important steps that will help ensure you step into your confidence in a way that will help prevent conflict or disharmony that could compromise your relationships. Di...
Jan 30, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 265
We all want to feel confident in ourselves, but many of us struggle to embrace the feelings of confidence. Feelings of not feeling good enough, insecurity, or lack of confidence can impact every area of your life, from your relationships to your happiness. It can also impact your health and prevent your body from healing. And sometimes, it can feel unsafe to be confident because of fear of judgment from others. Learning to recognize and address these feelings can make all the difference in helpi...
Jan 26, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 264
Is your body trying to tell you something? It truly is remarkable how much information our own bodies can reveal to us, especially when we know how to truly tune into them. In today’s quick IQ episode, Brandy answers a profound question from a beautiful listener and shares 3 key insights into understanding the valuable messages your body is sending you. Plus, she dives into important factors you’ll want to know when working with the mind. It’s a must-listen for anyone who wants to develop their ...
Jan 23, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 263
If you've been struggling with feeling hurt in relationships, it can have an impact on your health and healing, and you might not even realize it. In today's podcast episode, Brandy continues with our beautiful volunteer Paula. You'll absolutely love her. She is so sweet, and self-aware and vulnerable with her emotions. It's just beautiful. In part 3, and the final episode with Paula, Brandy helps Paula uncover feelings of hurt from her relationships that have festered for many years and affecti...
Jan 19, 2023•45 min•Season 1Ep. 262
Are you feeling overwhelmed and held back by fear? All too often I hear from people who feel overwhelmed and weighed down by negative news, other areas of negativity in their life. but it doesn’t have to be this way! Join us on a journey to make change easier through powerful insights and takeaways shared by Brandy in this powerful IQ episode. In this episode, we’ll delve into 5 hidden factors that could be affecting your ability to be happy and live your best life. If any of these 5 things are ...
Jan 16, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 261
We all know how hard it can be to create lasting change, but lasting change is important when it comes to healing. And, when you understand how your mind really works, you can unlock an amazing potential within yourself that will help you create real transformative change and let go of any emotional triggers holding you back from living a happy life. Today’s episode is part two of our session with Paula, who has been feeling guilty and very self-critical. Listen in as Brandy shares powerful insi...
Jan 12, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 260
Being a loving parent doesn't mean foregoing setting boundaries for your child's safety. It is important to remember that children are still learning and developing and that setting healthy boundaries are essential for their emotional and physical safety. In today’s quick IQ episode, Brandy shares a listener's question about how to parent from a place of love and still create boundaries without fear and guilt. Listen in as Brandy shares key insights on how you can foster love and respect without...
Jan 09, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 259
It is common for people to be self-critical at times, especially when they feel that they have made a mistake or fallen short in some way. However, excessive self-criticism can be detrimental to our mental and emotional well-being, which can then contribute to illness and pain. If you find that you are frequently self-critical or find it difficult to forgive yourself for past mistakes, you’re going to love this podcast episode. In today’s volunteer episode, Brandy works with a beautiful voluntee...
Jan 05, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 258
Welcome to the start of a new and exciting year, where great change is possible! Each new year is a chance to start anew and make positive changes in our lives. It can be a great time for introspection and the motivation to try something new to step outside of your comfort zone to create real change, and it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming or hard. For many of you maybe you've been wanting to make changes in your health and life for a long time, but don't know where to start. And so in this qui...
Jan 02, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 257
If you are someone who has experienced a lot of feelings of hurt or disconnect or feeling as though others don't understand you, then you definitely won't want to miss this episode. In it, Brandy continues with Part 2 of working with a beautiful volunteer Charlene, who has great self-awareness and also, unfortunately, a lot of hurt hidden in her subconscious mind. As Brandy works with Charlene, she begins to see the core issue of the very emotional patterns that have been controlling and affecti...
Dec 29, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 256
Love and connection are one of the most beautiful experiences we can have in life, and sometimes we forget to make them a priority except for the holidays. And for others, love and connection can seem to slip to the side, leaving the holidays feeling lonely (even when you’re surrounded by others). In this quick IQ episode, Brandy shares the importance of love and connection and one simple thing you can do today to expand love and connection in your life. So whether your life is already blessed w...
Dec 26, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 255
Are you feeling disempowered and like nothing is ever quite enough? The unfortunate truth is, these feelings can be so overwhelming they prevent us from experiencing the love, happiness, and health that life has to offer. What if we could break free of this pattern – liberate ourselves from seeking validation outside of our true selves? All the time, Brandy sees people who are stuck in patterns with their parents or even seeking approval from others in life which can bring with it feelings of st...
Dec 22, 2022•36 min•Season 1Ep. 254
Our current ways of thinking may not always serve us optimally. Many of us are unknowingly stuck in negative, unhealthy patterns that can have a serious impact on our physical and mental health, and keep us from living a happy and healthy life. In today’s quick IQ episode, Brandy shares key insights into how our mind can be counterintuitive and how a miswired mind can contribute to things like illness and getting stuck in patterns that are difficult to break out of. Don’t miss this empowering IQ...
Dec 19, 2022•12 min•Season 1Ep. 253