Lecture on NeuroCycle and Personal Transformation

Introduction

• Presenter introduces Lauren Carrera, a NeuroCycle certified facilitator.
• Lauren shares her personal journey and experience with NeuroCycle, particularly in her marriage.

Lauren's Story

Background

• Married her high school sweetheart, had a long-distance relationship.
• Moved to Southern California, both started careers.
• Noticed patterns in the relationship, initially perceived as husband's forgetfulness.

Marriage Challenges

• Began to feel husband's forgetfulness was a character defect.
• Developed a toxic thought around the husband, leading to negative perceptions.
• Felt lonely within the marriage due to these perceptions.
• Experienced negative sentiment override, a term from Gottman marriage research.

Turning Point with NeuroCycle

• Discovered NeuroCycle through a podcast by Dr. Leaf.
• Initially skeptical but decided to give it a try.
• Identified main toxic thought: "my husband doesn't love me enough to follow through."

NeuroCycle Process

Step 1: Gather Awareness

• Emphasized embracing the negative aspects ("embrace the suck").
• Recognized the importance of dealing with suppressed issues.

Step 2: Reflect (Ask Why)

• Identified the need to own more of the situation.
• Realized perspective was coloring perceptions of marriage.

Step 3: Write (Capture Thoughts)

• Organized mental mess into a metacog (visual map of thoughts).
• Witnessed own pain, leading to a deeper understanding.

Step 4: Recheck

• Facilitated understanding of personal responsibility in healing.
• Helped extend grace to her husband and understood deeper wounds.

Step 5: Active Reach

• Implemented practical steps and affirmations to reinforce new perspectives.
• Developed a new healthy thought: "My husband loves me and we're a good team."

Results and Reflections

• Notable changes in mindset by Day 4; stopped having nightmares.
• By Day 53, felt profound change and peace.
• Continued using NeuroCycle for ongoing personal growth.

Broader Implications

Impact on Family

• NeuroCycle became part of family life; children understood the process.
• Husband also began using NeuroCycle.

Dynamic Regulation

• Allowed for emotionally intelligent responses in everyday situations.
• Provided a framework for resolving conflicts and enhancing communication.

Comparison to Traditional Therapy

• NeuroCycle offers daily self-accountability, leading to faster progress.
• Provides a structured approach for self-discovery and healing.
• Complements traditional therapy by enhancing personal insight and readiness.

Conclusion

• Encouragement to engage in self-healing and growth.
• Emphasized the life-changing potential of NeuroCycle for improving personal and relational well-being.

Contact Information

• Lauren Carrera can be found on Instagram (@LaurenCarreras) and through donewithstuck.com.
• Offers various packages for individuals seeking to start their NeuroCycle journey.