She had the titles. The family. The success.

But inside, Alison Bridges was unraveling.

In this intimate and powerful conversation, Alison sits down with Holly Joy McCabe to share what happens when a high-achieving woman finally admits she’s in survival mode — and chooses a new path forward.

This is a story of reclamation: of nervous system healing, of self-trust, and of learning to lead from a place of clarity instead of chaos.

You’ll hear Alison’s raw truth about burnout, the turning point that led her to the Satori Method, and how she finally found peace after years of pushing.

Inside this episode:🧠 Subtle signs of dysregulation most high performers miss🤍 Why talk therapy alone wasn’t enough🧘🏽‍♀️ How brain-based, somatic healing actually works🩶 What it means to reclaim your intuition, clarity, and power

This episode will move you — and it might just feel like permission to finally exhale.

Ready to go deeper? Listen now.

Connect with Holly Joy McCabe:

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• Instagram:⁠⁠⁠ @brainbodyspeak ⁠⁠⁠

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What if the thing that breaks your heart… is what saves your life?

In this raw and soul-stirring episode, Holly Joy McCabe welcomes former professional footballer Mark O’Brien for one of the most powerful conversations we’ve ever aired on Brain Body Speak.

At 16, Mark was told he needed open-heart surgery or he would die. He came back against all odds — only to face the same surgery again 11 years later. But what followed wasn’t just physical recovery. It was identity collapse, debilitating panic, and a deep reckoning with purpose, presence, and who we become when everything we’ve built falls away.

• What it means to lose your identity and start again
• How trauma and medical challenges live in the nervous system
• Panic attacks, PTSD, and high-functioning suppression
• The invisible grief of chronic illness
• Why community is often the missing piece in healing
• How to rewire your mindset when your life no longer makes sense

Mark’s story is more than resilience. It’s a reminder that you’re not broken — you’re just dysregulated.

If you’ve ever felt lost, exhausted, or like you’re being asked to become someone new... this one’s for you.

Ready to go deeper? Listen now.

Connect with Mark O’Brien:

• Instagram:⁠ @mobrien1992

  
  

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• YouTube:⁠ Holly Joy McCabe's Channel ⁠

  
  

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In this compelling episode of Brain Body Speak, host Holly Joy McCabe engages with Dr. Nima Rahmany, an expert in healing attachment wounds and creator of the Trigger-Proof Method. They delve into the intricacies of attachment styles, trauma bonds, and the path to genuine healing.​

Key Discussion Points:

• Understanding Attachment Styles: Dr. Nima explains how our early relationships shape our attachment patterns and influence adult connections.​
  

• The Reality of Trauma Bonds: Exploring the dynamics of relationships that, while intense, may be rooted in unresolved trauma rather than genuine connection.​
  

• Empathy vs. Hypervigilance: Challenging the notion of being an "empath" and recognizing when heightened sensitivity is a response to past trauma.​
  

• Pathways to Healing: Strategies for individuating from past wounds, regulating the nervous system, and fostering healthier relationships.​Apple Podcasts
  

Notable Quotes:

"You're not falling in love with them... you're falling in love with how they make you see yourself." — Dr. Nima Rahmany​

"People pleasing feels virtuous… until you realize it’s rooted in fear and hypervigilance. It’s not love. It’s survival." — Holly Joy McCabe​

Resources Mentioned:

• Attachment Style Assessment: Gain insights into your attachment patterns with Dr. Nima's Attachment Style Quiz.​Apple Podcasts
  

Connect with Dr. Nima Rahmany:

• Website: drnima.com
  

• Instagram: @drnima
  

Connect with Holly Joy McCabe:

• Website: brainbodyspeak.com
  

• Instagram: @brainbodyspeak
  

• YouTube: Holly Joy McCabe's Channel
  

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Enhance your healing journey with Zen In A Bottle supplements and beauty products. Use code BRAINBODYSPEAK at checkout to save.​

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Tag @brainbodyspeak on Instagram with your biggest takeaway from this episode to enter our monthly Brain Body Reboot course giveaway ($500 value)!​