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Episode 28: Introduction to Vivistim-Paired Vagus Nerve Stimulation Therapy

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - March 28, 2024 16:00 - 45 minutes
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Mark Pedziwiatr MS, OTR/L, ATP, to talk about Vivistim. Vivistim is a paired vagus nerve stimulation therapy that enhances the effects of neuroplasticity. Vivistim is FDA approved for chronic ischemic stroke survivors with ongoing upper limb deficits. Listen in to...

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Self Critic Screams: What Your Body Is Dying To Tell You

Perfectionism Rewired - March 25, 2024 22:56 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
What if your self critic is actually a caring signal from your unconscious, warning you of danger ahead + to get off this path? Your self critic is not the enemy; it's an alarm bell from your body. But it's near impossible to listen to it with all the NOISE + stigma surrounding criticism, self-l...

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"Why Am I So Hard On Myself"

Perfectionism Rewired - March 18, 2024 00:24 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Uncover the shocking truth behind your self critic and how to *finally* break free. Plus the massive opportunity-costs you are blind to every time you self criticize, how habitual self-criticism creates insidious patterns of self-sabotage and 3 simple steps to be high-quality in all areas of you...

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Why Am I So Hard On Myself

Perfectionism Rewired - March 18, 2024 00:24 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
The massive opportunity-costs you are blind to every time you self criticize, how habitual self-criticism creates insidious patterns of self-sabotage and 3 simple steps to be high-quality in all areas of your life WITHOUT self-criticism. This is the second episode of the trilogy on self-criticis...

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Self-Criticism Won’t Quit? Confidently Shut.It.Down

Perfectionism Rewired - March 15, 2024 05:31 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Is your Self-Criticism only getting worse? Overthinking a million ways you suck your mind's go-to? If your self-criticism cycles JUST won't quit, it's not bc you need more self-compassion, self-love or a less tragic childhood. It's simply bc you're focusing on the wrong problem and by misidentif...

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The Surprising Relief of RAISING Your Standards

Perfectionism Rewired - March 13, 2024 17:47 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
How raising your standards solves the perfectionistic tendencies that've been holding you back. Hear from Perfectionism Optimized client Brian who was exhausted from being everything to everyone while pulled in a million directions and how making this ONE swap immediately created a cascade of le...

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Never Good Enough...Ends Now

Perfectionism Rewired - March 12, 2024 06:08 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Exactly how you can end the never good enough cycle right now, for real + for-ever. Plus WHY what you've tried before didn't work +  why this will work FOR you. PERIOD.  Why settle for good enough when you could be empowered? If you want the only tools designed specifically for perfectionists t...

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Catastrophize. Ruminate. Overthink. People Pleaser: Upgrading Your Tools

Perfectionism Rewired - March 05, 2024 05:21 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
The MOST productive + positive way to quit people-pleasing, ruminating, catastrophizing, overthinking, second guessing yourself, constantly seeking reassurance, answering work emails on vacation, over-apologizing. The real reason WHY you haven’t been able to stop despite knowing harmful side eff...

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Episode 27: Introduction to Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - February 28, 2024 20:00 - 50 minutes
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Nick Mischel, MD, PhD, and Steve Watts, MOT, OTR/L, CSRS, CBIS, AIB-VR, to discuss Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS). This procedure is FDA approved to improve symptoms of major depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), migraines, and to help peop...

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If I'm Not Judgmental..how do I know i'm right?

Perfectionism Rewired - February 22, 2024 21:13 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Fear of failure holding you back? Can't stop obsessing over what you should've done better? I'm telling you exactly how to stop being judgmental, drop the fear of failure and always know if you're doing a good job with a way that's more useful, feels better + helps you progress wayyyy faster  Li...

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Perfectionism in Relationships: Resentment

Perfectionism Rewired - February 21, 2024 03:07 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Uncover how perfectionism impacts your intimate relationships and the No. 1 mistake you're probably making when it comes to resentment, Plus the ONE SKILL that makes you 90% less overwhelmed? It's like having the power to predict and avoid emotional meltdowns – for yourself!    Ready to rewire...

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LAST CHANCE: Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator

Perfectionism Rewired - February 14, 2024 23:40 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Hurry, it’s your last chance to rewire your perfectionistic patterns in an accelerated 6 weeks with just you + CLG inside the Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator Be sure to apply NOW or forever hold your peace! Perfectionism Rewired Accelerator 1.0 is closing + retiring forever on Friday February ...

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How To Rise From Setbacks *without* Beating Yourself Up

Perfectionism Rewired - February 14, 2024 23:24 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Are you a high achiever who secretly struggles when things don't go according to plan? A setback occurs and it feels like your world is falling apart? SAME. In this episode, I'm candidly sharing my recent stumbles and how I moved forward without blame, making myself small or beating my self to a...

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Getting To The Root of Your Overthinking + Ruminating

Perfectionism Rewired - February 01, 2024 01:12 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Break free from stressy ruminating + overthinking TODAY with this simple method that allows you to slow your mental chatter's roll. Listen as I walk you step-by-step how you can get an accurate read of what's happening inside your head + clear up your perspective so that you can finally feel cal...

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Episode 26: The Benefits Of Yoga And The Connection Of Breathe To Movement

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - January 30, 2024 20:00 - 57 minutes
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Brent Rieli, E-RYT-500 and Sheri Rieli, RYT-500, Co-Founders of the Plymouth Yoga Room to talk everything yoga and their journey in creating their studio in downtown Plymouth, Michigan.  Topics discussed include studies and statistics on the current state of the p...

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Why Asking for Help is Harder for Perfectionists

Perfectionism Rewired - January 30, 2024 06:42 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
You're used to being the go-to person, who's always happy to help and yet..why is it so freaking hard for you to ask for support? Discover how perfectionism isn't an excuse, it's an explanation and how to advocate for yourself on this empowering episode. If you want to have the capacity, courag...

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Overcome Your Perfectionism the Feel Good Way!

Perfectionism Rewired - January 29, 2024 02:28 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Are you tired of white-knuckling it? Ready to move beyond relentless people-pleasing and pretending to be calm? Discover the real reason you're not overcoming perfectionism (it has nothing to do with how hard you’re trying) and how to stop settling for a life of miserable meh as a recovering per...

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Lighten Your Load: Caring Deeply without Taking on Too Much

Perfectionism Rewired - January 16, 2024 23:28 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
You know logically it’s not *your job* to fix everything in your orbit yet the moment anything goes awry, you feel like the outcome is all on your shoulders. Perhaps you say “yes” to practically everything you’re asked to do…but feel kinda resentful later. An overactive sense of responsibility c...

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From Seeking Right Answers to Pursuing the Correct Ones for YOU

Perfectionism Rewired - January 14, 2024 18:57 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
 Discover why compulsively seeking more information to solve perfectionistic problems is actually self-sabotage and how you can upgrade obsessively finding the right answers to playfully pursuing the correct ones FOR YOU. Plus how to know when searching for the perfect way to fix yourself is sec...

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Perfectionist Unplugged: Enjoying vs Enduring Striving

Perfectionism Rewired - January 07, 2024 06:14 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
What *really* happens when you upgrade from control to power, the suck of growth as a perfectionist and ultimately finding empowerment in what initially seems like a total disaster. Join me (CLG) on the never before shared journey of choosing to rise to the occasion of being a perfectionist as I...

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BACK ONLINE: When Perfectionists Broke The Internet

Perfectionism Rewired - January 07, 2024 02:31 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Big News: Website Is Back! After crashing on NYE and being down 6 days, courtneylovegavin.com is up and running! If you've been trying to get in touch about Perfectionism Leveraged 1-1 coaching, now's your chance! Go to courtneylovegavin.com/contact If you want to hear all about the hard-earned...

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Medical Gaslighting: It’s Not You, It’s Your Misdiagnosis

Perfectionism Rewired - January 03, 2024 06:58 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Medical Gaslighting Exposed. You’ve been going to psychotherapy for months, doing everything your doctor tells you, but it’s 5 steps forward, 5 steps back. When you voice your concerns, they’re brushed off or quick to prescribe a symptom suppressor😔 It's not just you – medical gaslighting occurs...

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Maybe it's Not Your Fault: Medical Gaslighting

Perfectionism Rewired - January 03, 2024 06:58 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Listen in for an eye-opening episode with strategies for perfectionist self-advocacy, navigating the lethal landmines of mental healthcare, partnering with the right perfectionist practitioner for you in the face of medical gaslighting and getting the care you deserve NOW that sees you as a WHOL...

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Perfectionist Sunk Cost Fallacy: When Loyalty Becomes Lethal

Perfectionism Rewired - January 01, 2024 21:59 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Discover how the perfectionist sunk cost fallacy could be holding you back and learn how to break free from its grip. From wearing clothes you hate, to staying in relationships or careers way past their expiration date, Sunk Cost fallacy is a lethal landmine for perfectionistic people. Find out ...

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When You Get Support & It *Sucks* Navigating Advocating as a Perfectionist

Perfectionism Rewired - December 29, 2023 02:18 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Sometimes, support sucks. As a perfectionist this gets especially tricky when you're also wobbly on advocating for yourself. If you've ever felt trapped by your own high expectations this episode breaks down the barriers that perfectionists often face when it comes to asking for and receiving su...

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Upgrading Panic + Control to Power + Presence: Nurturing Your Perfectionistic Brain

Perfectionism Rewired - December 27, 2023 17:25 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
In this episode CLG lays out the shortest, simplest pathway to the result perfectionists actually want: power, peace and presence with a special focus on parenting and daily life.  Discover the root of control versus power, the outdated strategies not designed for perfectionistic brains very wid...

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More you Control, Less powerful you Feel?

Perfectionism Rewired - December 27, 2023 17:25 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
 Imagine steering a tiny dinghy in stormy seas. That's control. Now, picture yourself commanding a majestic yacht, gliding effortlessly over the waves. That's power. That’s this episode. In this episode CLG lays out the shortest, simplest pathway to the results you actually want: power, peace an...

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Not A Popularity Contest but if it was...You've Already Won

Perfectionism Rewired - December 25, 2023 08:39 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
When you stop trying to get people to like you or validate you (or listen to your podcast) this wild phenomenon occurs: You become popular! Plot twist that makes you pause as to why for sooooo long you tried soooo hard and cared soooo much about being well received it never happened. Happy surpr...

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Everything You Need to Know About Self Regulation as a Perfectionist

Perfectionism Rewired - December 19, 2023 17:32 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
 Can’t seem to calm down despite taking deep breaths, memorizing ALL the coping skills + “knowing” what to do? Forget about those dusty generic strategies. Discover the HIDDEN self-regulation skill that no one's told you about until now! Get the relief, control and answers you’ve been longing fo...

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Will Save Your Sanity (Might Just Change Your Life)

Perfectionism Rewired - December 16, 2023 05:46 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
Your Perfectionism does NOT work the way you think it does. Your brain predicts *almost* everything you feel, think, do, and when it gets it wrong, it's called a prediction error. Get up to speed on prediction errors and how learning a new language – interoception – to effectively interpret and ...