<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Videos of Felicia D'Alessandro RSS</title><link><![CDATA[https://imreal.life/m/videos/rss/author/2506]]></link><atom:link href="https://imreal.life/m/videos/rss/author/2506" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><description>Videos of Felicia D'Alessandro RSS</description><lastBuildDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:53:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Affirmations and the Biology of Trauma Recovery]]></title><link><![CDATA[https://imreal.life/page/view-video?id=17]]></link><guid><![CDATA[https://imreal.life/page/view-video?id=17]]></guid><description><![CDATA[<p>In this video, we explore how self-love and affirmations act as core mechanisms for nervous system repair during trauma recovery. Trauma is not just a memory; it is held in the body's nervous system, impacting the balance between your fight/flight and rest/digest responses. By practicing intentional self-love and gentle self-talk, you can send repeated signals of safety to your brain, which helps lower cortisol, increase oxytocin, and rebuild internal trust.We provide specific, trauma-informed affirmations designed to support you through various emotional states:• Safety and Grounding: Using phrases like "I am safe right now" to anchor yourself in the present moment.• Permission to Rest: Overcoming the "inner critic" and the survival-based belief that rest is unsafe.• Navigating Difficult Emotions: Learning to witness thoughts of anger, grief, or numbness without judgment.• Creative Expression: Understanding how non-verbal activities like art or movement can bypass the self-critic to foster healing.By utilizing the principles of neuroplasticity, these affirmations help reshape neural pathways that have been strengthened by fear, moving your system toward a state of regulation and hope. We also discuss how integrating somatic movement, mindfulness, and time in nature can further recalibrate your nervous system.Disclaimer: This video is of the educational variety and is intended for informational purposes only. It is not intended to be used instead of medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment from a qualified healthcare professional.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hashtags #traumarecovery, #selflove, #affirmations, #nervoussystemregulation, #somatichealing, #mentalhealth, #mindfulness, #neuroplasticity, #healingjourney, #selfcompassion... <a href="https://imreal.life/page/view-video?id=17">Read more</a></p><img src="https://imreal.life/s/bx_videos_media_resized/gyy67ypekakxnqyvgchu9jvdu4exg2yp.jpg" />]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 03 Feb 2026 02:53:25 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>