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March 26, 2025 56 mins

Guest Name: Dr. Stephan Neff

https://neffinspiration.com/

Instagram, Facebook & YouTube: neffinspiration

LinkedIn: stephan-neff-author


Summary

In this episode of Poddin' My Noggin, host C.K. Simms speaks with Dr. Stephan Neff, a retired anesthesiologist and functional medicine practitioner. They discuss Dr. Neff's journey through trauma, the impact of alcohol on his life, and the importance of emotional intelligence in relationships. Dr. Neff shares insights on post-traumatic growth, the significance of nutrition and mental health, and the power of creating positive habits. The conversation emphasizes resilience, self-compassion, and the potential for change in one's life.


Takeaways

- Dr. Neff emphasizes the importance of post-traumatic growth as a transformative experience.

- Alcohol can initially serve as a coping mechanism but may lead to negative consequences.

- Emotional intelligence is crucial for understanding and fulfilling relationship needs.

- Change is a constant in life, and embracing it can lead to personal growth.

- Functional medicine can significantly improve health and well-being through lifestyle changes.

- Nutrition plays a vital role in mental health and overall wellness.

- Surrounding oneself with positive influences is essential for maintaining mental peace.

- Creating manageable habits and celebrating small wins can boost self-esteem.

- Mindfulness and self-compassion are powerful tools for healing and growth.

- Trauma can serve as a catalyst for personal development and resilience.


Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Dr. Stefan Neff

03:04 The Impact of Trauma and Post-Traumatic Growth

10:40 Navigating Alcoholism and Professional Life

14:34 The Journey of Recovery and Hypnotherapy

16:23 Embracing Change and Personal Growth

22:36 Cognitive Restructuring and Self-Reflection

30:06 Functional Medicine and Health Transformation

32:07 The Impact of Modern Technology on Health

33:58 Navigating Information Overload

36:19 The Gut-Brain Connection and Nutrition

38:33 The Importance of Positive Environments

40:31 Creating Achievable Goals and Celebrating Wins

43:33 Incorporating Movement into Daily Life

47:34 The Power of Self-Compassion and Healing


Keywords

#alcohol #alcoholrecovery #changeispossible #cksimms #emotionalgrowth #emotionalhealing #emotionalintelligence #emotionalresilience #functionalhealth #functionalmedicine #growthmindset #habitbuilding #habits #healingfromwithin #healingjourney #healthylifestyle #holistichealth #innerstrength #inspirationalstories #lifeaftertrauma #mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #mentalwellbeing #mindbodyconnection #mindfulness #nutrition #personaldevelopment #podcast #podmatch #poddinmynoggin #positivity #posttraumaticgrowth #recoveryjourney #resilience #selfawareness #selfcompassion #selfgrowth #selfhealing #trauma #traumarecovery #transformationaljourney #wellbeingpodcast #wellnessjourney #wellnesspodcast

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