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Coercive Control: The Hidden Mechanism Behind the Fox
Coercive control is not a personality, it is a mechanism: two hidden Family Rules that lock together. Matt Hudson on the fox, the full stop, the Drama Triangle, and the fourth position at the centre.
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Spot the Fox: How Good People Disappear Inside a Relationship
On hidden Family Rules, the invisible leash, and why shouting at someone you love only ever makes it worse.
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The Body Doesn’t Keep the Score. Your Brain Keeps Predicting It.
How predictive neuroscience and behavioural biomarkers could help solve the billion-person mental health challenge. For more than a decade, one sentence has quietly shaped the way the world thinks about trauma. The body keeps the score. It has become more than the title of an influential book. It has become a cultural truth. Therapists repeat…
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The Search for Memory: From Brain Tissue to Extracorporeal Fields and the Hive Mind
Introduction: The Great Memory Puzzle For more than a century, neuroscience has been chasing memory like a mirage. We can measure its traces, manipulate its correlates, even describe the molecular changes that accompany learning, but no one has ever pulled a memory out of a neuron and said, “Here it is.” This puzzle has haunted…
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Could Emotional Memory Images Disturb Sleep and Drive Pain?
Sleep is one of the most vital physiological processes human beings undertake, playing a crucial role in physical and mental health, cognitive function, and immune regulation[i]. The quality and quantity of sleep significantly impact overall well-being, yet many individuals struggle with sleep disturbances, often without understanding the underlying cause. Those with mental health conditions such…
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The Metaphor Cure – How Language Can Heal What Medicine Can’t
This piece has been folded into the fuller essay The Healing Power of Metaphors: A Biophilic Mindset for Pain and Healing, which now carries its opening and argument in one place. If pain had a voice, it wouldn’t be clinical. It wouldn’t speak in milligrams or MRI scans. It would whisper, roar, curl up in…
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Unravelling the Noose of Silence: Navigating Fear, Family Secrets and Family Rules
One of my favourite quotes from the soon-to-be-released Family Rules, a peer-reviewed article. Prof. Mark Johnson and I delve into how a dysfunctional paternal system can generate long-lasting pain and other chronic disorders. The quote talks about what happens when the child sees or hears something that the parent wishes they hadn’t. It then captures…
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Fear Of Flying
The fear of flying, also known as aviophobia or aerophobia, is a common anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear or anxiety specifically related to flying or being on an airplane. This fear can range from mild discomfort to severe panic attacks, making it challenging for individuals to travel by air. The causes of this…
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Shame as the Underlying Cause of Idiopathic Scoliosis: An Exploration
Idiopathic scoliosis, a condition in which the spine curves sideways without a known cause, affects millions of people around the world[i]. In under 10 years the prevalence, which is higher in girls than boys, has increased from 0.47-5.2%[ii] up to 0.93-12% globally[iii]. While its exact aetiology remains uncertain, researchers have considered various potential triggers and…
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Emotional Memory Images of Shame: How Early Experiences Shape Authenticity
From the moment we are born, our interactions with the world around us begin to shape our identity and our perception of ourselves. Among the myriad of emotions, we encounter in our formative years, shame is particularly potent, often embedding itself deep within the core of our being. For toddlers, who are at a stage…
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First-Time Emotional Experiences: Why They Are So Difficult to Clear
First-Time Emotional Experiences: Why They Are So Difficult to Clear Have you ever experienced a traumatic or emotionally charged event that has lingered with you for days, months, or even years? Perhaps it was a breakup, a death in the family, or a particularly traumatic moment. For many people, these types of experiences can be…
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How Can You Forget In Order To Forgive?
The Family Rules Around Forgiveness Are you holding a grudge or still blaming someone for something that happened years ago? If you just answered “Yes” and you don’t want to do anything about it, this quote is for you, then please stop reading. “Anger: an acid that can do more harm to the vessel in…
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9 Ways to Spot a Narcissist
1. How to Spot a Narcissistic Personality Disorder: What exactly is a narcissist personality disorder? The Diagnostic and Statistical manual of mental disorders lists it as a personality disorder and that there are nine signs to look for but what exactly is a narcissist? It is a person with a narcissistic personality disorder can often…
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15 Self-care Tips to Fight the Winter Blues
Many people struggle every year with the “winter blues”. But what exactly are the winter blues? The medical term for the winter blues is ‘seasonal affective disorder or seasonal depression. This is a type of depression that is influenced by changes in the seasons and is often triggered by winter weather. The cold weather and…
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The Impact Common Problems Are Having on Individuals and Companies and How We Can Help You to Overcome Them.
Lisa and I would like to tell you about our experiences whilst traveling and talking to schools and fire services about the benefits of our MindReset App. We discovered that in these areas, there are common problems arising, such as; Stress, anxiety, fatigue, and sleep problems. Our MindReset App has been made to clear these…
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Emotional Memory Images
Are you struggling with negative thoughts, feelings of anxiety or irrational fears? Read on to discover the root of Emotional Memory Images, they may just be the cause of your troubles. Who created the term Emotional Memory Image? The term ‘Emotional Memory Images’ was first coined by me, Matt Hudson in 2015. At the time…
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Easier Periods, Period!
Did you ever wonder why some of your friends sail through their monthly cycles without giving out a whine, becoming grumpy or depressed? Lisa and I were discussing recently as we were adding to another chapter in the new book. If you are one of the ladies who has had or continue to have what…
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Top 10 Reasons to Start Journaling
Anxiety 1. Sometimes situations can be too emotional or overwhelming. Writing it down can get these thoughts out of your head and onto the page. This can give you some space, to breathe and to be, which can help to reduce anxiety and stress. Having a Journal Can Be Fun! 2. A journal doesn’t need to…
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