Laura Lummer
Laura Lummer
#421 The Science of Belief After Breast Cancer - Rewiring Your Brain For Health And Happiness
#421 The Science of Belief After Breast Cancer - Rewiring Your Brain For Health And Happiness
#421 The Science of Belief After Breast Cancer - Rewiring Your Brain For Health And Happiness
Friday 25th July 2025
Explore how belief impacts healing post-breast cancer with Laura Lummer. Discover the power of positive thinking for health and happiness.
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Episode Overview
- Belief can influence physical health outcomes.
- The nocebo effect shows negative expectations can cause real symptoms.
- Neuroplasticity allows for reshaping thought patterns over time.
- Cognitive inertia can make it hard to change old beliefs.
- Practical exercises can help shift limiting thoughts.
Your thoughts don't just float around. They land in your body.
In this episode of The Breast Cancer Recovery Coach, Laura Lummer takes listeners on a journey through the science of belief and its profound impact on healing after breast cancer. As a two-time survivor herself, Laura shares her personal experiences and the importance of reshaping thoughts to foster health and happiness. The episode uncovers the nocebo effect—how negative expectations can manifest physical symptoms—and contrasts it with the placebo effect, where positive beliefs can trigger healing responses.
Laura dives into studies that reveal how our thoughts influence pain perception and neurotransmitter activity, offering a fascinating glimpse into the mind-body connection. Laura discusses how cognitive inertia can keep us stuck in old thought patterns, making it difficult to adopt new, healthier beliefs. She introduces the concept of neuroplasticity, explaining how consistent practice of new thoughts can reshape neural pathways over time.
With light-hearted anecdotes and relatable metaphors, she illustrates how our brains are like muscles needing regular workouts to stay fit. The episode also explores practical exercises to identify and shift limiting beliefs, encouraging listeners to embrace small, believable changes. Whether you're navigating a new diagnosis or simply seeking a mindset shift, Laura provides actionable advice to support your journey. Her approach is compassionate yet empowering, reminding us that while change isn't easy, it's entirely possible with patience and persistence.
Dive into this episode to discover how belief can be a powerful ally in recovery and beyond. So why not give it a listen and see how changing your thoughts might change your life?