Unwinding the Mind with Craig Goldberg

(47 mins) Coach Blu and Craig Goldberg deep dive into the mind. They talk about stress and anxiety, things everyone deals with at some point. Craig talks about how to calm yourself and move forward when in a stressful or anxious situation.

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Stress is a Major Cause of Relapse and Health Issues

  • Stress is the leading cause of addiction relapse—both negative and positive stress can be triggers.
  • 6 out of the top 10 causes of death in the U.S. are linked to stress and anxiety.
  • Chronic stress keeps the body in fight-or-flight mode, affecting sleep, digestion, and emotional health.

The Nervous System Responds to All Forms of Stress the Same Way

  • Whether it’s emotional, physical, mental, or spiritual stress, the body reacts by releasing cortisol and adrenaline.
  • This stress response diverts energy from digestion, immunity, and rational thinking to focus on survival.
  • Without proper relaxation, the body remains in a constant state of tension, leading to burnout and illness.

Sound and Vibration Can Help Reprogram the Nervous System

  • Vibroacoustic therapy helps shift the body from fight-or-flight to rest-and-digest mode.
  • Sound and frequency entrain the brain to relax, similar to how meditation works.
  • InHarmony’s music and relaxation furniture use vibration to promote deep relaxation and stress relief.

The Body Stores Stress and Trauma at a Cellular Level

  • Pain, trauma, and stress can be physically stored in the body, often in the heart, back, or digestive system.
  • Memories are not just stored in the brain—they are embedded in the nervous system and tissues.
  • Breathwork, movement, and vibroacoustic therapy can help release stored emotional tension.

Energy and Frequency Affect Mood and Well-Being

  • The human body is an antenna, constantly tuning into the frequencies in its environment.
  • Exposure to negative frequencies (stress, electronics, negativity) can disrupt well-being.
  • Surrounding yourself with positive energy, nature, and healing frequencies can improve relaxation.

Overthinking and Anxiety Keep the Brain in Overdrive

  • Many people struggle to quiet their minds, making traditional meditation difficult.
  • Listening to binaural beats, guided meditations, or vibroacoustic frequencies can help quiet mental chatter.
  • Relaxation techniques don’t need to be complicated—even a 10-minute walk can reset the nervous system.