What if you could rewire your brain for resilience and joy?
In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Hilary Rousseau—one of only 50 certified havening trainers in the world, trauma-informed holistic practitioner, and host of the globally top-rated “Holistically Speaking” podcast. Hilary reveals the neuroscience behind self-healing, the transformative power of gratitude, and how her “Hug It Out” method can help you reclaim your mind’s safe space.
Discover how humor, understanding, and gratitude can become your daily tools for emotional well-being. Hilary’s journey is both deeply personal and universally inspiring—this conversation will change the way you think about healing, self-care, and the stories we tell ourselves.
What You'll Learn:
The “Hug It Out” Method: How humor, understanding, and gratitude can transform your emotional landscape.
Havening Techniques: The science-backed self-soothing practice that rewires your brain for safety and calm.
Gratitude’s Power: Why two minutes of gratitude each morning can change your entire day.
Music & Healing: How rhythm and song activate your vagus nerve and regulate emotions.
Resilience in Adversity: Lessons from trauma, storytelling, and finding joy—even in the hardest moments.
Timestamps:
00:00 — Hilary Rousseau: The Journey to Healing and Resilience
02:10 — What Is Havening? The Science of Creating a Safe Mind
07:45 — The Hug It Out Method: Humor, Understanding, Gratitude
13:20 — Self-Healing vs. Self-Care: Starting with Gratitude
17:05 — Music, Rhythm, and Emotional Regulation
22:30 — Lessons from War Movies: Finding Strength in Adversity
28:15 — The Power of Storytelling: Big Fish, Grief, and Legacy
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