She Stopped Doing Affirmations—Here's What Shifted

About this episode

Dr. Cortney McDermott discusses the power of shifting unconscious beliefs and the transformative effects of inner intelligence in personal fulfillment.

Award-winning author and TEDx speaker Dr. Cortney McDermott shares groundbreaking insights on human potential, consciousness, and self-transformation in Episode E446 of Inner Voice: A Heartfelt Chat with Dr. Foojan. With a Master of Science from the London School of Economics and experience with brands like Nike, Google, Universal Music Group, and Kickstarter, Dr. McDermott blends academic rigor with real-world business experience to help individuals and organizations unlock their highest potential. In this heartfelt conversation with host Dr. Foojan, Dr. McDermott dives into her book "Give Yourself Permission", exploring unexplained weight loss, consciousness shifts, and neuroscience-backed techniques. She shares astonishing client stories, including skin conditions disappearing and other phenomena linked to consciousness and self-healing. Discover how the reticular activating system in the brain shapes our reality, and learn why shifting unconscious beliefs is far more powerful than conscious affirmations. Dr. McDermott explains the transformative power of listening to inner intelligence and practicing stillness, highlighting methods to access creativity, learning, and personal…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Foojan Zeine

Guest: Dr. Cortney McDermott

Topics covered

• human potential
• consciousness
• self-transformation
• neuroscience
• personal fulfillment
• creativity
• self-healing

Keywords

• affirmations
• consciousness shifts
• neuroscience techniques
• self-healing
• reticular activating system
• joy of missing out
• weight loss
• inner intelligence

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nike, Google, Universal Music Group, Kickstarter

Books & works: Give Yourself Permission

Places: London, Northern America, Italy

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