Shannon Mary

I've just finished listening to a fascinating podcast episode from Tim Ferriss with Dr. Bruce Greyson, an expert on near-death experiences (NDEs). Their conversation opened my mind to new ways of understanding both the brain…

I’ve been reflecting on where I am in life right now, what 'My Personal Commandments' have become, and why I even have them. I often have this anxiety around not being able to do enough…

Speaking to the Survival, Emotional, and Executive Brain In the world of NeuroEmotional Coaching, one of the most powerful tools we can use to navigate our internal landscape and guide others through theirs is language.…

On Fridays I like to sit outside and do nothing for at least one hour. No phone. No music. No podcast. No book. No yoga. Just sitting, maybe some tea or a smoothie. I just…

Ask any parent what their biggest wish is for their kid... Majority of the answers will be, "as long as they're happy, I'm happy." This points to the biggest misconception we have in society, that…

Have you ever found yourself reacting to a stressful situation with anger, anxiety, or a complete shutdown? If so, you’ve experienced the power of your survival brain at work. This part of our brain is…

Understanding your beautiful brain Let's begin by explaining how our brains are supposed to work. In the NeuroEmotional world, there's a concept called 'top-down emotional processing'. Coined by The Center for Emotional Education, this is…

Do you know, our kids experience emotions just as deeply as we do. When they feel scared, it’s the same as when we feel scared. Imagine how scary that is? Do you remember? And when…