EP 8 // What to Do During a Symptom Flare (So You Don’t Spiral or Lose Hope)
Symptom flares can feel like a punch to the gut, especially when you’ve been doing everything “right.” They can make you question your progress, your body, and your entire healing journey. But what if a flare didn’t mean you were failing? What if it was actually a sign that your brain is learning something new?
In this episode, I’m walking you through exactly what to do (and what not to do) during a flare. You’ll learn how to shift your response in a way that keeps you out of fear loops and actually moves your healing forward…even when things feel like they’re getting worse.
This is for you if you’ve ever felt blindsided by a flare, stuck in overanalysis, or afraid that your symptoms mean you’ve done something wrong.
💡 This episode will help you:
Break the spiral of panic, fear, and overthinking during flares
Understand why flares happen (and why they don’t mean failure)
Learn a new way to respond that builds resilience and safety in the brain
Feel empowered, even in the messy moments of healing
It’s time to stop letting flares derail your progress and start using them as fuel for transformation.
DIVE DEEPER // RESOURCES:
💫 Somatic Healing Tools FREE CHEAT SHEET
✨ Healing from Mold Sensitivity FREE GUIDE
🧠 New to brain retraining? Watch my FREE 30-minute training HERE.
📲 Follow on Instagram: @abodehealingco
🗓 Currently brain retraining and looking for 1-1 support? Apply for private coaching and schedule a free 30 min consult with Katie HERE.*(*For those who have already gone through a brain retraining program or are planning to start in the near future)
🌐 Learn more at: abodehealingco.com
📩 Email me: [email protected]
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EP 7 // The Real Reason You Got Sick: A New Way to Understand Chronic Illness and Pain
What really causes chronic illness? What if the true root of chronic illness isn’t what you’ve been told?
In this episode of the Retrain Your Brain podcast, I’m breaking down one of the most misunderstood topics in the chronic illness world: what actually causes illness to begin—and why it keeps going long after the original trigger is gone.
We’ll explore how the brain and body become primed for illness, the role of the Cell Danger Response, and how neuroscience is reshaping the way we think about healing. If you’ve ever wondered how you got here (or how to get out), this episode will give you a powerful new lens to view your symptoms—and your recovery.
Whether you’re just beginning your healing journey or have tried everything under the sun, this episode offers clarity, validation, and hope.
🎧 Press play for a deep dive you won’t hear anywhere else.
DIVE DEEPER // RESOURCES
🎧 EP 3 // How to Retrain Your Brain FOR FREE in 15 Minutes a Day!
💫 Somatic Healing Tools Freebie: DOWNLOAD HERE
🧠 New to brain retraining? Watch my free 30-min training: WATCH HERE
📲 Follow along on Instagram: @abodehealingco
💻 Already brain retraining and looking for more support? Apply for 1-1 coaching HERE!
📩 Questions or feedback? Email me: [email protected]
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EP 6 // Struggling to Stay Consistent With Brain Retraining? How to Overcome Resistance! PART 2
You want to be consistent with your brain retraining practice… but somehow, resistance keeps getting in the way. Sound familiar?
In this episode, we’re diving into 3 deeper reasons you might be struggling to follow through—and what to do about it. You’ll learn how "protective parts" (from an IFS perspective), demand avoidance, and the nervous system freeze state can all contribute to lowering motivation and increasing resistance … and how to move through it gently and effectively.
This episode is packed with practical tools, mindset shifts, and compassion-centered strategies to help you support your brain and build momentum—without forcing, pushing, or shaming yourself. If you’ve ever felt like you just can’t make yourself do the thing (even though you know it helps), this one’s for you.
🎧 This is Part 2 of a 2-part series on resistance. Make sure to check out Episode 5 first if you haven’t already!
DIVE DEEPER // RESOURCES:
💫 Somatic Healing Tools Freebie: DOWNLOAD HERE
🧠 New to brain retraining and want to understand more? Watch my FREE 30-minute training on what brain retraining is and why it works:
👉 Connect with Katie on IG: @abodehealingco
👩💻 Already brain retraining and interested in 1-1 coaching? Apply here: https://abodehealingco.com/apply
Visit us at abodehealingco.com for more resources to help you on your journey.
💌 Got questions or suggestions? Email me at [email protected]—I’d love to hear from you!
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EP 5 // Struggling to Stay Consistent With Brain Retraining? How to Overcome Resistance! PART 1
Struggling to stay consistent with your brain retraining practice? Feeling unmotivated and ALLLL the resistance? Honey, you are NOT alone!
If you’ve ever thought, "I know brain retraining works, so why the poop can’t I just make myself do it?!" — this episode is for you.
In this episode, we’re talking all about resistance — why it shows up, what it really means, and how to move through it with compassion and clarity. Whether you’re ghosting your practice altogether or just struggling to stay consistent, I’ll walk you through practical shifts and creative strategies that will get your brain on board and enable you start showing up in a way that feels doable and aligned! Wahoo!
This episode is especially for the high achiever, the perfectionist, or the recovering overthinker (hi, I see you!) who wants to retrain their brain without burning out.
DIVE DEEPER // RESOURCES:
💫 Somatic Healing Tools Freebie: DOWNLOAD HERE
🧠 New to brain retraining and want to understand more? Watch my FREE 30-minute training that explains what brain retraining is and why it heals chronic illness!
👉Connect with Katie on IG: @abodehealingco
👩💻 Already brain retraining and interested in 1-1 coaching? Apply here: https://abodehealingco.com/apply
Visit us at abodehealingco.com for more information and resources to help you on your way.
💌 Got questions or suggestions? Email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
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EP 4 // How to Get Better Results From Brain Retraining: 7 Surprising Tips That Will Change Everything!
Ready to elevate your brain retraining skills so that you can see even better results? Maybe you’re feeling stuck, frustrated, or like you’re missing something… even though you’re doing “all the right things.”
In this episode, I’m sharing 7 surprising tips that most brain retrainers aren’t aware of—insights that can change the way you approach your practice and help you start seeing the progress you’ve been dreaming of. These are the exact strategies I use with my private clients to help them move past plateaus and get real results.
If your brain retraining practice feels stale, confusing, or frustrating, this episode will give you small tweaks to make that will change everything!
DIVE DEEPER // RESOURCES:
💫 Somatic Healing Tools Freebie: DOWNLOAD HERE
👩💻 Already brain retraining and Interested in 1-1 coaching? Apply here:
🧠 New to brain retraining and want to understand more, watch my FREE 30 minute training that explains what brain retraining is and why it heals chronic illness: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/641a42cadc3789176b6944d0
👉Connect with Katie on IG: @abodehealingco
Visit us at abodehealingco.com for more information and resources to help you on your way.
💌 Got questions or suggestions? Email me at [email protected]. I love hearing from you!
About Retrain Your Brain | Nervous System Regulation, Chronic Illness Healing, Brain Retraining Support
Are you tired of missing out on life because of your health issues? Are you sick of strict protocols and diets that leave you frustrated and hopeless? Do you wish someone could give you a clear, step-by-step guide to finally heal? Are you ready to finally have symptom free days again?
Welcome to Retrain Your Brain, where you will find a neuroscience-based approach to help you heal from chronic illness and complex trauma (without the expensive and restrictive protocols!). My mission is to teach you real, effective strategies like brain retraining, somatic exercises, and trauma healing tools to help you heal at the deepest level - no more surface-level temporary fixes!
If you’re ready to harness the power of neuroplasticity to rewire your brain and reclaim your health, you’re in the right place!
Hi, I’m Katie Nickerson, a trauma-informed brain retraining coach. For nearly a decade I was consumed by debilitating symptoms from ME/CFS, CIRS, chemical sensitivity, SIBO, food intolerances, MCAS, anxiety and more. Despite dedicating all my time and spending a fortune on every diet, supplement, and protocol imaginable, I saw almost no improvement—and even developed new symptoms. It felt like there was zero hope for recovery.
Everything changed though when I discovered the incredible power of neuroplasticity and learned how to retrain my brain for health! Within just six months I went from debilitated and homebound to traveling, returning to work, socializing, and eating freely! I share my story because I want everyone suffering from a chronic illness to know that healing is possible!
If you are ready to finally find an effective approach to healing your chronic symptoms with results that are tangible and sustainable - then this podcast is for you!
So step away from the supplements, light that non-toxic candle, and let’s start retraining your brain!
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