Have you ever felt like you were making progress — only to find yourself right back in the same painful pattern again?

In this episode, Brandy shares two powerful insights she sees over and over again when people are working on personal growth, healing, and transformation — and why even well-intentioned coping strategies can unknowingly reinforce the very patterns you're trying to change.

You'll discover:

Why a coping response that once helped you emotionally can later keep painful patterns repeating
How your own actions can unknowingly reinforce the very pattern you want to shift
The difference between coping with a pattern and genuinely transforming it

If you've ever wondered why the same dynamic keeps showing up in your relationships, health, or life — even when you're doing the work — this episode offers a perspective that may help you see it in a completely new way.

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Here's a demonstration of Brandy Gillmore working with volunteers under medical equipment, as featured in a medical journal.

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Q: Where can I find more of Brandy Gillmore's resources and insights? 👉 Visit Brandy's official website

Q: Has Brandy Gillmore spoken publicly about self-healing? 👉 Watch Brandy's TEDx Talk on mind-body healing: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx

If you have found yourself asking any of these questions such as:

How can I heal myself from chronic pain or illness?
How does self-healing work?
How can I use the power of my mind?
How is it possible for somebody to heal themselves?
How can I change and transform my health, happiness, relationships or life?

Programs & Coaching

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Q: What is the Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT®)? 👉 Discover the Internal Freedom Technique

Q: Where can I find additional workshops and healing courses? 👉 Browse more courses and workshops

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Questions (IQ): Why Negative Patterns Keep Coming Back (Even When You're Trying to Release Them) (IQ. 253)