What if the reason you feel overwhelmed isn't because you're failing, but because your brain is overloaded?

We are living in an era where stress has become the norm, with over 75% of people reporting feeling overwhelmed. And yet, the human brain was never designed for this constant level of stimulation and pressure.

In this powerful episode, psychologist Dr. Erika Horwitz shares insights from over 30 years of experience, along with cutting-edge neuroscience on neuroplasticity, the brain's ability to change, adapt, and rewire itself.

In this episode we explore:

✔ Why we are living in an "era of overwhelm"
✔ What chronic stress does to the brain
✔ The science of neuroplasticity and how change is possible
✔ How to rewire your brain for calm and resilience
✔ The “5 Things Exercise” and how it works
✔ Why mental health stigma still exists — and how to shift it
✔ The rise of anxiety in children and why early intervention matters
✔ Practical tools you can use immediately

This conversation is not just informative. It's practical, empowering, and filled with tools you can apply immediately.

If you’re ready for a calmer mind, greater resilience, and a new way of understanding your mental health, this episode is for you.

Find Erika Here:

Book:

Improbable and Extraordinary: A Transformation of Mental Illness and Addiction by Saul Horwitz and Erika Horwitz, PHD

https://improbableandextraordinary.com/

Find Marisa online:

Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/
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Resources:

MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery
Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
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