148 Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess: Proof In The Brain: Why Mind Management Works
Wed Feb 04 2026
We dig into the research-heavy chapter that proves mind management isn’t fluff and outline how awareness and autonomy work together to reduce toxic stress and build resilience. The data across brain waves, blood markers and validated scales points to real, measurable change over 60 days.
• why control groups spiralled when awareness lacked tools
• how autonomy fuels follow-through and habit formation
• stress as a signal to manage, not erase
• the hard middle between days 14 and 60
• reconceptualising your narrative to reduce toxic load
• neuroplasticity turning practices into automatic patterns
• measurable shifts in anxiety, mood and physiological markers
• preparing support for the uncomfortable early phase
Go get the book; in our show notes should be the link to the book. We have a Substack, W-O-Y-B, where we also have the links to the book.
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Connect with us on our LinkedIn page School of Thoughts . We also value your reviews, subscribing, and sharing our podcast "What's On Your Bookshelf?" on Apple and Spotify.
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We dig into the research-heavy chapter that proves mind management isn’t fluff and outline how awareness and autonomy work together to reduce toxic stress and build resilience. The data across brain waves, blood markers and validated scales points to real, measurable change over 60 days. • why control groups spiralled when awareness lacked tools • how autonomy fuels follow-through and habit formation • stress as a signal to manage, not erase • the hard middle between days 14 and 60 • reconceptualising your narrative to reduce toxic load • neuroplasticity turning practices into automatic patterns • measurable shifts in anxiety, mood and physiological markers • preparing support for the uncomfortable early phase Go get the book; in our show notes should be the link to the book. We have a Substack, W-O-Y-B, where we also have the links to the book. Support the show Connect with us on our LinkedIn page School of Thoughts . We also value your reviews, subscribing, and sharing our podcast "What's On Your Bookshelf?" on Apple and Spotify. Subscribe to our new YouTube channel.