Brain Body Speak. The language of health, happiness and success.
Brain Body Speak explores the connection between mind and body, blending neuroscience, somatics, psychology, and subconscious reprogramming with holistic health. Hosted by brain-based therapist Holly Joy McCabe, the podcast covers trauma, stress, the nervous system, health, wealth, and success. It provides practical tools to rewire the brain and rewrite your life for healing and thriving.
Episodes
12. Reclaim your year. A mid year motivation Plus my personal goal setting journey and whats next for Brain Body Speak
Mid-Year Reset: How to Realign, Refocus, and Finish the Year StrongWe’re officially halfway through the year, which makes this the perfect time to pause, reflect, and take an honest look at where you are versus where you thought you’d be.In this episode, Holly Joy shares a personal mid-year review and walks you through the exact process she uses to evaluate goals, navigate setbacks, and create mea
11. Your distractions are delaying your healing - and why growth can be invisible sometimes.
HEALING ISN’T ALWAYS LOUD What happens when your body starts screaming for help… and traditional solutions stop working?In this deeply honest conversation, Holly Joy McCabe sits down with Steele to unpack the real, raw, and often invisible layers of healing — from chronic histamine reactions and anxiety, to emotional suppression, perfectionism, burnout, relationship struggles, nervous system overw
10. Beyond breathing & speech, the impact of your mouth and airway on total health
Myofunctional Therapy, Airway Health, and Self-Advocacy with Kaitlyn ShrumHolly Joy McCabe interviews Kaitlyn Shrum, a speech-language pathologist and myofunctional therapist specializing in airway health, to explain myofunctional therapy as “physical therapy” for the tongue, lips, face, and neck to build correct resting posture (tongue suctioned to the palate, lips closed, teeth gently apart, nas
9. The easiest way to stop negative emotion spirals & REWIRE your brain to be more empowered
The way you listen AND TALK to yourself matters. Here’s what to know and what to do to create change in the mind and body.
8. From Panic to Peace: A Nervous System Healing Story (A Testimonial)
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
7. This Wasn’t the Plan… But It Was the Path. The Game Beyond the Field: Mark O’Brien’s Journey Through Loss, Healing, and Hope
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 l
6. Stuck in Toxic Relationships? Here’s Why. Attachment Styles, Trauma Bonds & Codependency w/ Dr. Nima Rahmany
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 attachm
5. The Myth of Balance: Why You’re Burnt Out and Disappointed
In this deeply empowering solo episode, Holly Joy McCabe dismantles one of the most toxic personal development ideals: balance.We’ve been told to “strive for balance” — in our work, our relationships, our self-care — but what if that goal is keeping us in a cycle of burnout, disappointment, and self-blame?Holly reframes this outdated narrative by offering a revolutionary alternative: harmony.From
4. The Truth About Emotional Eating—It’s Not What You Think
The Truth About Emotional Eating—It’s Not What You Think🎙 Episode Title: The Truth About Emotional Eating—It’s Not What You Think🧠 What if everything you thought you knew about emotional eating was wrong?If you’ve ever felt out of control with food, struggled with cravings, or found yourself stress-eating despite knowing better… this episode is for you.The truth is, emotional eating isn’t just abo
3. You're not as self aware as you think you are. Shocking stats that explain why, and how to shift!
Unlocking True Self-Awareness: The Path to Personal Growth and HealingMost People Are NOT as Self-Aware as They ThinkResearch shows that only 10-15% of people are actually self-aware, yet 95% of people believe they are. (Eurich, 2018)Why? Because the human brain is wired to overestimate its strengths and downplay its weaknesses—a bias known as the Dunning-Kruger Effect. The less aware we are, the
2. Intro Episode: My Story & Why
In this first episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of who I am, why this podcast exists, and what you can expect from this journey together.I’m sharing:✔️ My personal story – From growing up in an extreme, cult-like environment to escaping at 16, navigating trauma, chronic illness, and rebuilding my life from the ground up.✔️ How my struggles shaped my work – Why I went beyond fitness and nut
1. We're BACK! The RELAUNCH & Trailer
Brain Body Speak: The Language of Health, Happiness, and Success 🎙️💡 Your brain. Your body. Your power. Learn the Language of Health, Happiness & Success 🎧 Listen & SubscribeRewire your brain. Regulate your nervous system. Rewrite your life to RISE.Where neuroscience, somatics, psychology, and subconscious reprogramming meet health and wellness for real-life transformation.I’m Holly Joy Mc
16 - Shadow work, spirit guides and carving our unique spiritual paths with Mandee Elam Intuitive Guide.
In this interview we chat with Mandee Elam. Mandee (Co-Founder, Sea Goddess Healing Arts) is an Intuitive Ascension Guide and modern day Divine Feminine Priestess. She is gifted to see the soul in each being and where it is on its ascension path in the awakening process. Mandee intuitively senses stored trauma and unconscious patterns and helps her clients bring them to the surface for healing. T
15 - What's really fueling your self sabotage and keeping you STUCK?
In this podcast, we discuss the surprising way our living in dreamland stops us from making actionable changes in our life. I discuss how this dynamic has shown up in my own life, and how frequent it presents with clients, and also how to step back and actually put your focus on the here, now, and what to do real-time rather than living too far in the future. https://spiritualfitchick.com/?page_i
14 - The quickest, cheapest and easiest way to start rewiring your brain and changing your life!
In this episode we talk about one of the simplest tools you can start using to help release stress and anxiety from your body and be able to move forward with goal setting, planning and transformation! We also discuss why trying to resist certain things only makes them worse.
13 - Why you NEED to ditch social media (at least for 7 days!)
Social media is a part of our entire existence these days, but it doesn't have to be, and frankly, it is NOT healthy. In this episode, I talk about the real reasons social media is having a negative effect on you, and offer a few quick and simple solutions that will have a DRAMATIC impact on your emotional and physical wellbeing. This short episode is a part of my mini bonus series called Morning
12 - New year New Show! Introducing Mini Morning Musings!
In the name of taking imperfect action and adjusting expectations, I’ve decided to launch a new mini solo show to help you with tidbits of health and wellness information!
11 - Trapped emotions, stress and stuck energy. What they are and how to heal w/ Bodhi Deva Ma
In this episode we listen to the amazing story of Bodhi and what led her to alternative approaches being integrated with traditional counseling philosophies for total healing.
9 - A Covid-19 Meditation for Stress, fear & anxiety.
Chances are you’re feeling a lot of different emotions and tensions surrounding the current situation we find ourselves in. In this guided meditation I walk you through grounding, centering, healing and even extending love and light to others during this time! This is a raw, uncut and unedited audio from a live stream.
8 - Moving past Fear, avoiding distraction and taking back your power.
My story of giving away my power, allowing distraction to take me away from my purpose and the moving through fear.
6 - Loving yourself through change, birthing, and the power of intention setting w/ Suzzie Vehrs.
Suzzie Vehrs helps women step into their power and love their life. You can typically find her working with pregnant women helping them uncover their ability to rise to their strongest self to live and birth in ways that feel authentic and life giving. Whether your birthing a baby, a project or a new version of yourself, Suzzie would like you to know to look within, you will find all the strength
7 - The power of focusing on the BASICS and not overthinking your health and fitness goals.
Why your obsession with health and all the details can actually be doing much more harm than good, how to keep yourself in check and how to keep an open mind when it comes to all the information out there!
5 - Chronic Mystery illness, trauma & Stress. My life journey.
A unique and vulnerable episode where I open up about trauma, suicide attempts, abusive relationships and my lifelong journey with mystery and chronic illness. Part 1 of 2.
4 - Mindful Productivity & Self-Care with Sarah Steckler
If you've been curious about mindfulness and how to start mindful practices in your daily life, this episode is for you. Mindfulness Practitioner and Productivity Strategist Sarah Steckler joins the podcast today and talks about the importance of making self-care a priority in order to get more done and feel productive in your daily life.
3 - The Perfectionism Mindset & How to Overcome its Negative Effects
In this episode, Holly discusses the specifics of how constantly striving for perfection is not only the best way to ensure you self-sabotage and stay unhappy, but is also one of the most unhealthy habits we get stuck in. She covers the comparison game, the high achiever mindset that can lead to exhaustion and unhappiness, and how to shift your perspective to make more sustainable change. Lastly,
2 - How to Supercharge Your fitness, sleep and health with Ren Jones
The comparison social media game and its negative impacts. Willpower versus biology and why willpower will always lose! The importance of sleep and how it can affect your hormones, fat loss, cravings and even cancer. 3 Vital Tips to help you get BETTER sleep. The psychology of fitness and what happens to your brain and body when you focus too much attention to restricting calories, counting macros
1 - How to balance your mental, physical and spiritual health
An introduction to the way each part of our lives are connected to and influence all other parts. Learn how to integrate your mind, body and soul together for ultimate health and happiness.
