#54. TOXIC THINKING: How Low Self-Esteem Harms Your Body

Discover the hidden connection between your thoughts and physical health with Dr. Simone Alicia Ph.D., known as "The Self-Esteem Doctor." In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Leona and Dr. Simone reveal how toxic thinking and low self-esteem create actual chemical changes in your body that can lead to disease and chronic health issues.

Learn why many of us become "addicted" to stress hormones and negative emotions, and how this addiction keeps us trapped in harmful thought patterns. Dr. Simone shares her powerful vibration level framework that explains why we keep attracting the same problems and how to break free from these destructive cycles.

Dr. Simone is an Honorary Doctor of Divinity, a former fashion model, and a results-driven self-esteem coach whose unique approach blends NLP Modeling processes with spiritual concepts and body-love techniques from the runway. Her dynamic teaching style creates a highly effective self-esteem building experience that addresses both the mind and body.

If you've tried diets, supplements, and exercise but still struggle with your health, this episode reveals the missing piece - how your self-esteem might be sabotaging your efforts at a cellular level. Discover practical strategies to elevate your thoughts, escape the "shark-infested waters" of negative thinking, and finally experience the health transformation you deserve.

 

In this episode:

0:00 - Welcome to The Heal Deal Podcast

1:47 - Redefining Self Esteem

2:25 - Meet The Self Esteem Doctor

3:09 - Exploring The Connection to Self Esteem

4:03 - Doctor Simone's Transformative Journey

11:36 - How Do We Define Self Esteem

12:42 - Understanding Self Esteem Development

19:12 - The Impact of Thoughts and Emotions

21:05 - The Power of Self Esteem at Cellular Level

22:26 - Aligning Actions with Self Esteem

35:18 - Addressing Generational Self Esteem Issues

51:26 - Raising Your Vibration for Self Esteem

56:01 - Living Your Desired Reality

1:01:18 - Closing Thoughts

 

Key Takeaways:

• Self-esteem is internally calibrated, not externally defined. True self-esteem comes from how you think and feel about yourself, not from others' opinions or external validation.
• Your thoughts and emotions create chemical reactions in your body. Negative thinking releases stress hormones that can damage your health at a cellular level, while positive thoughts promote healing.
• We can become physically addicted to stress hormones. Many people subconsciously seek situations that trigger anger, fear, or worry because their bodies have become dependent on these chemical responses.
• The "vibration levels" framework explains how we attract certain experiences. Dr. Simone describes three levels: underwater (low vibration/negative), on land (moderate vibration), and in the sky (high vibration/positive), showing how your energy attracts matching circumstances.
• To change your reality, first live it in your mind. Visualize and emotionally connect with your desired state even before external circumstances change. This mental rehearsal helps create neurological pathways that support your goals.
• Chronic stress puts your body in a constant state of "dis-ease." When your system remains in fight-or-flight mode for extended periods, it disrupts normal healing processes and can lead to actual disease.
• Breaking free from negative patterns requires conscious redire