Date: June 29, 2024

This recording talks about decluttering, organizing, and overcoming negative thinking. Valerie assists a member in finding a book and suggests categorizing items for decluttering. The discussion covers strategies to combat negative thoughts and self-doubt from past trauma, emphasizing self-care and affirmations. Valerie highlights how words can influence the body, referencing water tests. The importance of celebrating achievements and managing emotions is discussed. She explains nervous system regulation, focusing on the sympathetic and dorsal vagus nerves, and polyvagal theory. A member shares their journey toward letting go of material possessions for true happiness, and Valerie offers insights on overcoming dissociation from childhood trauma.

IN THIS VIDEO:

0:00:05

Decluttering and organizing books

0:12:03

Negative thinking and its impact on mental health, with strategies for overcoming it

0:24:43

Personal growth, self-awareness, and decision-making

0:29:45

Managing emotions and releasing anger

0:38:37

Nervous system regulation and dysregulation

0:46:05

Regulating nervous system, overcoming dissociation

0:50:43

The polyvagal theory and its connection to dissociation