Self-Healing Insights: Why Releasing Emotions Often Doesn't Work for Healing (and What to Do Instead) (John | Ep. 340)

Have you ever felt like you truly worked on an emotional pattern… and yet somehow it still kept showing up in your life? In this powerful episode, Brandy works with a live volunteer named John and uncovers a deeper reason healing and transformation can sometimes feel harder than expected, even when we are genuinely trying to change. Because often, emotions do not exist alone. They exist in layers. And sometimes the very emotion we are trying to release is quietly connected to something deeper underneath it that is still holding the pattern in place. This episode explores: ✨ Why positive thinking alone is often not enough ✨ The subconscious reason some emotional patterns continue repeating ✨ Why many people unknowingly confuse suppression with real healing ✨ How deeper emotional connections in the mind can silently shape our reality ✨ A simple but powerful way to recognize whether a pattern has truly shifted One of the most eye opening insights from this episode is realizing that we can try to let go of one emotion while another hidden layer beneath it is still reinforcing the entire pattern. And when we begin to see those subconscious connections clearly, transformation can start happening in a completely different way. This episode is profound, empowering, and filled with insights that can help you understand your mind and emotions at a deeper level. If you have ever felt like real change still seems just out of reach despite all the inner work you have done, this episode may bring a powerful new level of clarity. → Continue Your Self-Healing Journey Listen to the Full Volunteer Self-Healing Session Click here to access today's self-healing session as Brandy Gillmore works directly with John Free Mind-Body Healing Training If you'd like a deeper understanding of mind-body healing and how self-healing works: Click here to join the FREE training. Brandy Gillmore's Mind-Body Healing: Scientific Research If you'd like scientific research on mind-body healing, you can view Brandy Gillmore's work published in a Medical Journal. Personal Empowerment and Self-Healing Courses If you're ready to heal yourself and change your life: Click here to explore our GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ and the GIFT Method™ Courses and GIFT Workshops.      Connect With Brandy Follow Brandy on Facebook Follow Brandy on Instagram Questions? Discover more at https://brandygillmore.com or email [email protected]     Disclaimer, Safety & Protecting Our Work and Volunteers This content is provided for personal inspiration and self-healing support only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any condition. Do not change or discontinue any medical or mental health treatment without consulting your doctor(s). This content is for personal use only. In order to help protect our community, volunteers, and the integrity of the work, this content may not be recorded, copied, altered, redistributed, taught, impersonated, or used to create derivative works, including use with artificial intelligence (AI/ML) or similar technologies. By engaging with this content, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. (Click here to read the full disclaimer)  

If you're like most people who have been working with the mind, you've probably done the reframing — taking situations and finding ways to see them in a more positive light. You've probably worked on positive thinking, tried affirmations or meditation, and explored a variety of different practices to shift your mindset. And yet, so often, people do these very things and the healing they're reaching for still doesn't come. In today's episode, Brandy opens up a deeper level of the mind that most people aren't seeing — and shares how these very practices can sometimes mask what is actually calling for attention underneath. This episode offers a simple but powerful "aha" that can help you think about the mind in a whole new way. So often, people assume the issue is stress, negativity, hurt, or trauma. But the deeper pattern may be connected to something else entirely — the way someone sees themselves, the way they see the world, or subconscious patterns they may not have even thought to look at. It's an insight that can change where you look — and what becomes possible once you do. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal.   Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions & Resources Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness? 👉 Begin "Finding the GIFT in Self-Healing™" here Q: Where can I watch Brandy Gillmore's free mind-body healing training? 👉 Join the FREE 90-Minute "GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ Masterclass" Q: What is the GIFT Method™ and how does it work for self-healing? 👉 Explore the GIFT Method Online Video Series Q: Where can I find more of Brandy Gillmore's resources and insights? 👉 Visit Brandy's official website Q: Has Brandy Gillmore spoken publicly about self-healing? 👉 Watch Brandy's TEDx Talk on mind-body healing: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx If you have found yourself asking any of these questions such as: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness? How does self-healing work? How can I use the power of my mind? How is it possible for somebody to heal themselves? How can I change and transform my health, happiness, relationships or life? Programs & Coaching Q: How can I heal my self-love and relationships? 👉 Learn about GIFT ATMR™ (Alternative Therapy & Mind-Reprogramming) Q: What is the Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT®)? 👉 Discover the Internal Freedom Technique Q: Where can I find additional workshops and healing courses? 👉 Browse more courses and workshops Q: How can I get personal coaching with Brandy? 👉 Join the VIP Monthly Coaching program Connect With Brandy Follow Brandy on Facebook Follow Brandy on Instagram Follow Brandy on X (Twitter) Important Note: By listening, you agree to our full Terms of Use at brandygillmore.com/podcast-terms. This podcast is for inspirational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not stop, start, or change any medications or treatments based on this content. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.  © Brandy Gillmore / Human Potential Revolution, Inc. All rights reserved. This content is for individual use only. Honoring Our Volunteers: Episodes feature real people and real stories—wonderful volunteers who have generously shared their personal struggles and transformation journeys with you. These are deeply personal experiences, and we hold a profound responsibility to protect their privacy and trust. Out of respect for these individuals, the sacred nature of their self-healing journeys, and for Brandy, this content cannot be modified or repurposed in any way. It is provided for your personal inspiration only.  No part of this audio, including the voice, likeness, transcript, or any portion of its contents, may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, stored, used for training purposes, or used in any form—including but not limited to artificial intelligence (AI) training, machine learning, data synthesis, simulation, or derivative technologies—without the prior express written consent of the copyright holder. Any unauthorized use, replication, or reproduction of the voice, likeness, or content, whether real, simulated, or AI-generated, is strictly prohibited and will be subject to legal action. Spreading Love and Self-Healing: We want this podcast to inspire and empower you. We want you to share it with anyone who might benefit. Please DO share episode links freely! Help us spread this message of hope and transformation. What we ask in return is simple: respect the boundaries that protect both the volunteers who made this possible and the integrity of the work itself.  

What if healing isn't just about being positive… but about working with a completely different part of your mind? One of Brandy's key discoveries that has enabled radical results is this: Healing doesn't come from simply reducing stress or thinking positive thoughts. It comes from identifying and shifting specific patterns in the mind that most people don't even realize are there. In today's episode, Brandy shares powerful insights from working with a determined volunteer, Katherine, who has been on her self-healing journey for many years. She's positive. She's committed. She's doing the work. And yet… she's still not getting the results she wants. So what's missing? As this session unfolds, something deeper begins to surface— not about what she's doing… but about how her mind is wired beneath the surface. Because healing is not just about emotions like stress or trauma. It's about the specific patterns the mind is holding onto… often without you even realizing it. In Katherine's case, one of those patterns was connected to her self-image… and her relationship with her mother, who also struggled with health issues. And this is where it becomes powerful. Because this doesn't just apply to healing. It applies to the patterns we repeat… the way we see ourselves… and the results we create in life. When these patterns go unseen, people can do everything "right"… and still feel stuck. Inside this episode, you'll discover: Why positive thinking alone is often not enough What Brandy means by "specific factors" in the mind How deeper identity patterns can influence both health and life results Why people can stay stuck—even when they're fully committed to change Because real transformation doesn't come from surface-level effort. It happens when you begin working with the deeper patterns that actually drive your mind. If you've been doing the work and still feel like something isn't fully shifting… this episode may help you finally understand why. → Continue Your Self-Healing Journey Listen to the Full Volunteer Self-Healing Session Click here to access today's self-healing session as Brandy Gillmore works directly with Katherine Free Mind-Body Healing Training If you'd like a deeper understanding of mind-body healing and how self-healing works: Click here to join the FREE training. Brandy Gillmore's Mind-Body Healing: Scientific Research If you'd like scientific research on mind-body healing, you can view Brandy Gillmore's work published in a Medical Journal. Personal Empowerment and Self-Healing Courses If you're ready to heal yourself and change your life: Click here to explore our GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ and the GIFT Method™ Courses and GIFT Workshops.      Connect With Brandy Follow Brandy on Facebook Follow Brandy on Instagram Questions? Discover more at https://brandygillmore.com or email [email protected]     Disclaimer, Safety & Protecting Our Work and Volunteers This content is provided for personal inspiration and self-healing support only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any condition. Do not change or discontinue any medical or mental health treatment without consulting your doctor(s). This content is for personal use only. In order to help protect our community, volunteers, and the integrity of the work, this content may not be recorded, copied, altered, redistributed, taught, impersonated, or used to create derivative works, including use with artificial intelligence (AI/ML) or similar technologies. By engaging with this content, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. (Click here to read the full disclaimer)

If you've been working on yourself—practicing self-love, setting boundaries, repeating affirmations, trying to shift your mindset… and yet something still feels off… this episode is for you. One of the most surprising patterns Brandy keeps seeing? People who are deeply committed to healing and growth… but are unknowingly creating disconnect in their relationships, their health, and their lives. Not because of what they're wanting in their lives… but because of the way they're working with their mind to create it. Feeling deserving. Self-love. Healthy boundaries. These are all genuinely powerful and supportive things. But there's a subtle difference in how the mind is being worked with… and that difference can quietly shape the outcome. For example, boundaries that can start to feel a bit rigid instead of natural and harmonious. Affirmation or abundance work that may begin to feel like pressure or entitlement, instead of ease. Self-love practices that, without realizing it, can make it harder to fully hear and connect with others. These patterns are subtle… common… and the great thing is that, once you see them, they can shift in a powerful way! In this episode, Brandy walks you through exactly what this pattern looks like, why it happens, and what it feels like when your growth finally starts moving with your life instead of against it. If you've ever thought, "Why am I still not where I want to be?" — this may be the missing piece you've been looking for. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal.   Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions & Resources Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness? 👉 Begin "Finding the GIFT in Self-Healing™" here Q: Where can I watch Brandy Gillmore's free mind-body healing training? 👉 Join the FREE 90-Minute "GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ Masterclass" Q: What is the GIFT Method™ and how does it work for self-healing? 👉 Explore the GIFT Method Online Video Series Q: Where can I find more of Brandy Gillmore's resources and insights? 👉 Visit Brandy's official website Q: Has Brandy Gillmore spoken publicly about self-healing? 👉 Watch Brandy's TEDx Talk on mind-body healing: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx If you have found yourself asking any of these questions such as: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness? How does self-healing work? How can I use the power of my mind? How is it possible for somebody to heal themselves? How can I change and transform my health, happiness, relationships or life? Programs & Coaching Q: How can I heal my self-love and relationships? 👉 Learn about GIFT ATMR™ (Alternative Therapy & Mind-Reprogramming) Q: What is the Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT®)? 👉 Discover the Internal Freedom Technique Q: Where can I find additional workshops and healing courses? 👉 Browse more courses and workshops Q: How can I get personal coaching with Brandy? 👉 Join the VIP Monthly Coaching program Connect With Brandy Follow Brandy on Facebook Follow Brandy on Instagram Follow Brandy on X (Twitter) Important Note: By listening, you agree to our full Terms of Use at brandygillmore.com/podcast-terms. This podcast is for inspirational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not stop, start, or change any medications or treatments based on this content. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.  © Brandy Gillmore / Human Potential Revolution, Inc. All rights reserved. This content is for individual use only. Honoring Our Volunteers: Episodes feature real people and real stories—wonderful volunteers who have generously shared their personal struggles and transformation journeys with you. These are deeply personal experiences, and we hold a profound responsibility to protect their privacy and trust. Out of respect for these individuals, the sacred nature of their self-healing journeys, and for Brandy, this content cannot be modified or repurposed in any way. It is provided for your personal inspiration only.  No part of this audio, including the voice, likeness, transcript, or any portion of its contents, may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, stored, used for training purposes, or used in any form—including but not limited to artificial intelligence (AI) training, machine learning, data synthesis, simulation, or derivative technologies—without the prior express written consent of the copyright holder. Any unauthorized use, replication, or reproduction of the voice, likeness, or content, whether real, simulated, or AI-generated, is strictly prohibited and will be subject to legal action. Spreading Love and Self-Healing: We want this podcast to inspire and empower you. We want you to share it with anyone who might benefit. Please DO share episode links freely! Help us spread this message of hope and transformation. What we ask in return is simple: respect the boundaries that protect both the volunteers who made this possible and the integrity of the work itself.  

 Are you shutting down? Are you staying stuck? What if one quiet pattern… one you might not even realize you're doing… is impacting your health, your relationships, your success, and your ability to heal? In this breakthrough mini episode, Brandy works with a live volunteer: a beautiful, fun, self-aware woman dealing with chronic shoulder pain and food sensitivities — and uncovers a layer of the mind-body connection that most people never see in themselves. Because sometimes what looks like a small reaction, shutting down, needing control, or responding in a way that feels completely justified — can quietly create ripple effects in your emotional wellbeing, relationships, success, and your physical body. Inside this episode, you'll explore: A subtle pattern most people never realize they're doing The hidden link between control, emotional patterns, and the body How unresolved dynamics can quietly influence pain, sensitivity, and health The common mistake people make when trying to change (the "pendulum effect") A more grounded, empowering way to create real transformation → Continue Your Self-Healing Journey Listen to the Full Volunteer Self-Healing Session Click here to access today's self-healing session as Brandy Gillmore works directly with Amy Free Mind-Body Healing Training If you'd like a deeper understanding of mind-body healing and how self-healing works: Click here to join the FREE training. Brandy Gillmore's Mind-Body Healing: Scientific Research If you'd like scientific research on mind-body healing, you can view Brandy Gillmore's work published in a Medical Journal. Personal Empowerment and Self-Healing Courses If you're ready to heal yourself and change your life: Click here to explore our GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ and the GIFT Method™ Courses and GIFT Workshops.      Connect With Brandy Follow Brandy on Facebook Follow Brandy on Instagram Questions? Discover more at https://brandygillmore.com or email [email protected]     Disclaimer, Safety & Protecting Our Work and Volunteers This content is provided for personal inspiration and self-healing support only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any condition. Do not change or discontinue any medical or mental health treatment without consulting your doctor(s). This content is for personal use only. In order to help protect our community, volunteers, and the integrity of the work, this content may not be recorded, copied, altered, redistributed, taught, impersonated, or used to create derivative works, including use with artificial intelligence (AI/ML) or similar technologies. By engaging with this content, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. (Click here to read the full disclaimer)  

Have you ever tried a healthy diet… really tried! And somehow felt worse instead of better? More tired. More drained. More frustrated. …Or maybe you felt amazing at first… and then it wore off, and now you're chasing down what food could possibly be causing it? In this episode, Brandy answers a listener question from someone in exactly that place — and shares the hidden piece that most people completely miss when it comes to food and healing. Because sometimes it's not just what you're eating — it's everything else your body is processing that most people never realize. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal.   Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions & Resources Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness? 👉 Begin "Finding the GIFT in Self-Healing™" here Q: Where can I watch Brandy Gillmore's free mind-body healing training? 👉 Join the FREE 90-Minute "GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ Masterclass" Q: What is the GIFT Method™ and how does it work for self-healing? 👉 Explore the GIFT Method Online Video Series Q: Where can I find more of Brandy Gillmore's resources and insights? 👉 Visit Brandy's official website Q: Has Brandy Gillmore spoken publicly about self-healing? 👉 Watch Brandy's TEDx Talk on mind-body healing: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx If you have found yourself asking any of these questions such as: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness? How does self-healing work? How can I use the power of my mind? How is it possible for somebody to heal themselves? How can I change and transform my health, happiness, relationships or life? Programs & Coaching Q: How can I heal my self-love and relationships? 👉 Learn about GIFT ATMR™ (Alternative Therapy & Mind-Reprogramming) Q: What is the Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT®)? 👉 Discover the Internal Freedom Technique Q: Where can I find additional workshops and healing courses? 👉 Browse more courses and workshops Q: How can I get personal coaching with Brandy? 👉 Join the VIP Monthly Coaching program Connect With Brandy Follow Brandy on Facebook Follow Brandy on Instagram Follow Brandy on X (Twitter) Important Note: By listening, you agree to our full Terms of Use at brandygillmore.com/podcast-terms. This podcast is for inspirational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not stop, start, or change any medications or treatments based on this content. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.  © Brandy Gillmore / Human Potential Revolution, Inc. All rights reserved. This content is for individual use only. Honoring Our Volunteers: Episodes feature real people and real stories—wonderful volunteers who have generously shared their personal struggles and transformation journeys with you. These are deeply personal experiences, and we hold a profound responsibility to protect their privacy and trust. Out of respect for these individuals, the sacred nature of their self-healing journeys, and for Brandy, this content cannot be modified or repurposed in any way. It is provided for your personal inspiration only.  No part of this audio, including the voice, likeness, transcript, or any portion of its contents, may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, stored, used for training purposes, or used in any form—including but not limited to artificial intelligence (AI) training, machine learning, data synthesis, simulation, or derivative technologies—without the prior express written consent of the copyright holder. Any unauthorized use, replication, or reproduction of the voice, likeness, or content, whether real, simulated, or AI-generated, is strictly prohibited and will be subject to legal action. Spreading Love and Self-Healing: We want this podcast to inspire and empower you. We want you to share it with anyone who might benefit. Please DO share episode links freely! Help us spread this message of hope and transformation. What we ask in return is simple: respect the boundaries that protect both the volunteers who made this possible and the integrity of the work itself.

Have you felt like life is too hard and it's always something? Like the moment you finally catch your breath, something else knocks you sideways? Like you've tried so many things to heal, to shift, to feel better — and yet here you are again? If that's where you are, you are not alone. In this mini breakthrough episode, I work with a volunteer who had lived that exact feeling for decades. Twelve major traumas. Two near-death experiences. 93 days in the hospital. And the heartbreaking loss of a partner who had promised he would never leave her. On the outside, she's warm, magnetic, and funny. On the inside, she had been stuck in depression and physical pain that nothing seemed to touch. Until this session. I share the pivotal insight that helped her shift her pain from an 8 down to nearly gone — and a simple but powerful question that may change the way you see everything you've been through. Because when life and healing feel like one thing after another, there is a reason. And once you see it, everything can begin to shift. → Continue Your Self-Healing Journey Listen to the Full Volunteer Self-Healing Session Click here to access today's self-healing session as Brandy Gillmore works directly with Jo Free Mind-Body Healing Training If you'd like a deeper understanding of mind-body healing and how self-healing works: Click here to join the FREE training. Brandy Gillmore's Mind-Body Healing: Scientific Research If you'd like scientific research on mind-body healing, you can view Brandy Gillmore's work published in a Medical Journal. Personal Empowerment and Self-Healing Courses If you're ready to heal yourself and change your life: Click here to explore our GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ and the GIFT Method™ Courses and GIFT Workshops.      Connect With Brandy Follow Brandy on Facebook Follow Brandy on Instagram Questions? Discover more at https://brandygillmore.com or email [email protected]     Disclaimer, Safety & Protecting Our Work and Volunteers This content is provided for personal inspiration and self-healing support only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any condition. Do not change or discontinue any medical or mental health treatment without consulting your doctor(s). This content is for personal use only. In order to help protect our community, volunteers, and the integrity of the work, this content may not be recorded, copied, altered, redistributed, taught, impersonated, or used to create derivative works, including use with artificial intelligence (AI/ML) or similar technologies. By engaging with this content, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. (Click here to read the full disclaimer)

In the last episode, we talked about injustices and the impact they can have—not just emotionally, but the invisible ways they can silently affect the health of the physical body. Since then, so many people have reached out asking how they can begin shifting their mindset… How do you actually start changing this pattern? In this episode, Brandy dives deeper into exactly that—sharing simple, powerful insights to help you begin creating a real shift. Because often, people don't even realize that their reactions to injustice have become wired in a way that impacts their stress levels, their energy, and ultimately their well-being. This isn't about not caring. It's about learning how to shift your response in a way that supports your health, your happiness, and your ability to truly heal. As you listen, you'll start to see how small changes in perspective can create meaningful transformation… and how you can begin moving from emotional reaction into a more empowered, balanced, and healing state. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal.   Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions & Resources Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness? 👉 Begin "Finding the GIFT in Self-Healing™" here Q: Where can I watch Brandy Gillmore's free mind-body healing training? 👉 Join the FREE 90-Minute "GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ Masterclass" Q: What is the GIFT Method™ and how does it work for self-healing? 👉 Explore the GIFT Method Online Video Series Q: Where can I find more of Brandy Gillmore's resources and insights? 👉 Visit Brandy's official website Q: Has Brandy Gillmore spoken publicly about self-healing? 👉 Watch Brandy's TEDx Talk on mind-body healing: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx If you have found yourself asking any of these questions such as: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness? How does self-healing work? How can I use the power of my mind? How is it possible for somebody to heal themselves? How can I change and transform my health, happiness, relationships or life? Programs & Coaching Q: How can I heal my self-love and relationships? 👉 Learn about GIFT ATMR™ (Alternative Therapy & Mind-Reprogramming) Q: What is the Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT®)? 👉 Discover the Internal Freedom Technique Q: Where can I find additional workshops and healing courses? 👉 Browse more courses and workshops Q: How can I get personal coaching with Brandy? 👉 Join the VIP Monthly Coaching program Connect With Brandy Follow Brandy on Facebook Follow Brandy on Instagram Follow Brandy on X (Twitter) Important Note: By listening, you agree to our full Terms of Use at brandygillmore.com/podcast-terms. This podcast is for inspirational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not stop, start, or change any medications or treatments based on this content. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.  © Brandy Gillmore / Human Potential Revolution, Inc. All rights reserved. This content is for individual use only. Honoring Our Volunteers: Episodes feature real people and real stories—wonderful volunteers who have generously shared their personal struggles and transformation journeys with you. These are deeply personal experiences, and we hold a profound responsibility to protect their privacy and trust. Out of respect for these individuals, the sacred nature of their self-healing journeys, and for Brandy, this content cannot be modified or repurposed in any way. It is provided for your personal inspiration only.  No part of this audio, including the voice, likeness, transcript, or any portion of its contents, may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, stored, used for training purposes, or used in any form—including but not limited to artificial intelligence (AI) training, machine learning, data synthesis, simulation, or derivative technologies—without the prior express written consent of the copyright holder. Any unauthorized use, replication, or reproduction of the voice, likeness, or content, whether real, simulated, or AI-generated, is strictly prohibited and will be subject to legal action. Spreading Love and Self-Healing: We want this podcast to inspire and empower you. We want you to share it with anyone who might benefit. Please DO share episode links freely! Help us spread this message of hope and transformation. What we ask in return is simple: respect the boundaries that protect both the volunteers who made this possible and the integrity of the work itself.

Have you ever wondered why good people can still struggle with illness, pain, or challenges… even when they're doing everything "right"? It's a question many people on a spiritual journey ask. They're kind. They care deeply. They try to stay positive… and yet, something still isn't shifting. In today's episode, Brandy shares a powerful and often-overlooked pattern she sees again and again: People who feel deeply affected by injustices—who feel upset, guilty, or triggered—and how this pattern, as noble as it may seem, can quietly impact health, healing, and overall well-being. You'll hear the story of a volunteer who had struggled with her vision for years. During a live session, something remarkable happened—her vision began to clear in real time. But when old emotional patterns resurfaced… it became blurry again. This episode invites you to look deeper at what it really means to be a "good person"—and whether feeling bad is actually helping… or holding you back. Inside this episode: Why good-hearted people can sometimes struggle the most The hidden "feel bad for not feeling bad" loop How guilt and emotional triggers can show up in the body Why compassion and feeling good can coexist → Continue Your Self-Healing Journey Listen to the Full Volunteer Self-Healing Session Click here to access today's self-healing session as Brandy Gillmore works directly with Veronica Free Mind-Body Healing Training If you'd like a deeper understanding of mind-body healing and how self-healing works: Click here to join the FREE training. Brandy Gillmore's Mind-Body Healing: Scientific Research If you'd like scientific research on mind-body healing, you can view Brandy Gillmore's work published in a Medical Journal. Personal Empowerment and Self-Healing Courses If you're ready to heal yourself and change your life: Click here to explore our GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ and the GIFT Method™ Courses and GIFT Workshops.      Connect With Brandy Follow Brandy on Facebook Follow Brandy on Instagram Questions? Discover more at https://brandygillmore.com or email [email protected]     Disclaimer, Safety & Protecting Our Work and Volunteers This content is provided for personal inspiration and self-healing support only. It is not medical advice and is not intended to diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any condition. Do not change or discontinue any medical or mental health treatment without consulting your doctor(s). This content is for personal use only. In order to help protect our community, volunteers, and the integrity of the work, this content may not be recorded, copied, altered, redistributed, taught, impersonated, or used to create derivative works, including use with artificial intelligence (AI/ML) or similar technologies. By engaging with this content, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. (Click here to read the full disclaimer)  

In this episode, Brandy shares four powerful insights into why so many people struggle to create real, lasting change — whether in their health, relationships, or life. True transformation happens at a deeper level of understanding — and once you see it, everything starts to make sense. Brandy breaks down the hidden patterns that often go unnoticed… yet quietly block healing and growth. Through real-life examples and practical insights, you'll begin to see how subtle emotional patterns, deeper mind-body programming, and nervous system responses can shape your entire reality — and how shifting them can change everything. If you've ever felt stuck, frustrated, or like you're doing all the right things but not seeing the results you want… this episode will help you understand why — and what to do differently. Do you want to see proof of the power of the mind in a medical journal? Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal.   Free Resources and Frequently Asked Questions & Resources Q: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness? 👉 Begin "Finding the GIFT in Self-Healing™" here Q: Where can I watch Brandy Gillmore's free mind-body healing training? 👉 Join the FREE 90-Minute "GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ Masterclass" Q: What is the GIFT Method™ and how does it work for self-healing? 👉 Explore the GIFT Method Online Video Series Q: Where can I find more of Brandy Gillmore's resources and insights? 👉 Visit Brandy's official website Q: Has Brandy Gillmore spoken publicly about self-healing? 👉 Watch Brandy's TEDx Talk on mind-body healing: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx If you have found yourself asking any of these questions such as: How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness? How does self-healing work? How can I use the power of my mind? How is it possible for somebody to heal themselves? How can I change and transform my health, happiness, relationships or life? Programs & Coaching Q: How can I heal my self-love and relationships? 👉 Learn about GIFT ATMR™ (Alternative Therapy & Mind-Reprogramming) Q: What is the Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT®)? 👉 Discover the Internal Freedom Technique Q: Where can I find additional workshops and healing courses? 👉 Browse more courses and workshops Q: How can I get personal coaching with Brandy? 👉 Join the VIP Monthly Coaching program Connect With Brandy Follow Brandy on Facebook Follow Brandy on Instagram Follow Brandy on X (Twitter) Important Note: By listening, you agree to our full Terms of Use at brandygillmore.com/podcast-terms. This podcast is for inspirational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Do not stop, start, or change any medications or treatments based on this content. Always consult your licensed healthcare provider before making any medical decisions.  © Brandy Gillmore / Human Potential Revolution, Inc. All rights reserved. This content is for individual use only. Honoring Our Volunteers: Episodes feature real people and real stories—wonderful volunteers who have generously shared their personal struggles and transformation journeys with you. These are deeply personal experiences, and we hold a profound responsibility to protect their privacy and trust. Out of respect for these individuals, the sacred nature of their self-healing journeys, and for Brandy, this content cannot be modified or repurposed in any way. It is provided for your personal inspiration only.  No part of this audio, including the voice, likeness, transcript, or any portion of its contents, may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, stored, used for training purposes, or used in any form—including but not limited to artificial intelligence (AI) training, machine learning, data synthesis, simulation, or derivative technologies—without the prior express written consent of the copyright holder. Any unauthorized use, replication, or reproduction of the voice, likeness, or content, whether real, simulated, or AI-generated, is strictly prohibited and will be subject to legal action. Spreading Love and Self-Healing: We want this podcast to inspire and empower you. We want you to share it with anyone who might benefit. Please DO share episode links freely! Help us spread this message of hope and transformation. What we ask in return is simple: respect the boundaries that protect both the volunteers who made this possible and the integrity of the work itself.