Alleviate Anxiety Series #2 -Affirmations Scientifically Reduce Stress

Alleviate Anxiety Series #2 -Affirmations Scientifically Reduce Stress

From Inspired Mind by Machel Shull

April 26, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

In this episode, Machel Shull discusses how affirmations can scientifically reduce stress and enhance wellbeing based on a study involving MRI scans.

Host of the Inspired Mind, Machel Shull shares #2 Podcast in the Alleviate Anxiety Series. In this episode discover a study that involved 17,700 participants in which MRI scans found how the brain utilizes the part of the brain known to reduce stress and promote enhanced sense of wellbeing all from the power of speaking affirmations over our lives. Here are some individuals you can find online with powerful affirmations: ​Louise Hay ​Florence Scovel Shinn ​Tony Robbins Science- "Studies using fMRI scans have found that affirmations activate the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC), a part of the brain involved in self-processing and reward response (Falk et al., 2015). This means affirmations can reinforce positive self-identity, making them a tool for reshaping negative thought patterns." -New Health Journal Examples of Affirmation: "All is well in my world." -Louise Hay "I am happy, I am free, I am under the umbrella of divinity." -Machel Shull "My life is full of beauty everywhere I see. I love my life and each person I meet. I thank God for all of my many blessings." -Machel Shull "When I feel weak, I lean into God's power. His strength is made perfect in me." -Joel Osteen…

People in this episode

Host: Machel Shull

Topics covered

  • anxiety
  • affirmations
  • stress reduction
  • wellbeing
  • brain science

Keywords

  • affirmations
  • stress
  • wellbeing
  • MRI scans
  • ventromedial prefrontal cortex

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Organizations: New Health Journal, Inspired Mind

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