If you like this episode, you'll also enjoy my podcast with https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4R4gCWkhpmS291FoGmMeOw Check it out right here 👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90bxNpimtb8 Today, I am sitting down with Dr. Joe Dispenza to talk about the connection between our thoughts and our emotions. Joe explains the importance of paying attention to the things that will help us grow emotionally and mentally, the power of the brain and how it can trap us in the past if we allow it to, and how knowing proper breathwork can significantly helps us relieve stress and overcome anxious thoughts. Joe Dispenza is an author, speaker, and researcher known for his work in the fields of neuroscience, epigenetics, and quantum physics. He is particularly recognized for his teachings on the mind-body connection and the potential for individuals to transform their lives through the power of their thoughts and emotions. Joe regularly conducts workshops and seminars worldwide, where he combines scientific knowledge, meditation practices, and practical exercises to help individuals tap into their potential and create a more fulfilling life. His teachings emphasize the idea that by changing our thoughts and emotions, we can create new neural pathways in the brain and ultimately transform our reality. You can order my new book 8 RULES OF LOVE at 8rulesoflove.com or at a retail store near you. You can also get the chance to see me live on my first ever world tour. This is a 90 minute interactive show where I will take you on a journey of finding, keeping and even letting go of love. Head to jayshettytour.com and find out if I'll be in a city near you. Thank you so much for all your support - I hope to see you soon. What We Discuss: 00:00 Intro 03:33 How do you become conscious of your unconscious self? 15:22 “Where you place your attention is where you place your energy.” 21:30 The science behind why our emotions are making us relive past experiences 26:09 The 3 important elements in your life that you should focus on when you’re stressed 35:47 What is meditation and can you start practicing it? 40:21 How our emotions can convince our body to change significantly 45:34 How does breathwork impact our heart rate variability? 52:21 What happens when you get emotionally stuck in the past? 01:01:45 “What is it about me that I still have to change in order to heal?” 01:08:21 The difference between meditation with and without breathwork 01:11:32 The basic practices to help build a community for our survival