{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"250. You\u2019re Thoughts Aren\u2019t Harmless\u2026 They\u2019re Biochemical Instructions","description":"In this episode, you explain how thoughts are not harmless but act as biochemical instructions that can either support healing or keep the body stuck in stress and illness. You connect mindset with physiology\u2014stress hormones, sleep, inflammation, and even gene expression\u2014and encourage listeners to consciously choose more supportive inner dialogue, explore epigenetics (e.g., Dr. Bruce Lipton\u2019s work), and consider coaching to rewire their neural networks. &amp;nbsp; Key Points  Thoughts act as biochemical instructions in the body Chronic negative self-talk raises stress hormones (e.g., cortisol) High cortisol disrupts melatonin and healthy sleep Negative thinking keeps the body inflamed and blocks healing Inner dialogue is as important as nutrition and supplements Beliefs can shape physiological outcomes and health Thoughts and environment influence gene expression (epigenetics) The reticular activating system (RAS) filters reality to match beliefs Reframing with \u201cWhat if that wasn\u2019t true?\u201d opens new perspectives Choosing positive thoughts helps healing vs. staying sick and stuck Coaching can help rewire neural networks and shift mindset    Connect with Anna: Email: annamarie@happywholeyou.com \/ info@HappyWholeYou.com Website: www.happywholeyou.com \/ https:\/\/linktr.ee\/happywholeyou Personal Website: www.DrAnnaMarie.com Instagram: @happywholeyou Personal Instagram: @Dr.Anna.Marie Facebook: Happy Whole You LinkedIn: Anna Marie Frank Venmo: @happywholeyou ","author_name":"Happy Whole You","author_url":"https:\/\/zencastr.com\/Happy-Whole-You","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39787690\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/39787690"}