What if the secret to achieving your goals lies in how you train your brain to focus? In this episode, Trina Parnell, Mindset and Strategy Coach, unpacks the power of the Reticular Activating System (RAS)—the part of your brain that acts as a filter, shaping how you experience the world. Trina shares relatable stories, actionable insights, and practical steps to help you reprogram your RAS, so it works for you, not against you. If you’re ready to move past self-doubt and start creating a life aligned with your vision, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of The Shit They Should Have Taught Us in School, I explore the complex world of emotions—why we label them as “good” or “bad,” and how this labelling can limit our growth.

We’ll discuss why avoiding difficult emotions leads to shame, how emotions serve as valuable signals, and the steps you can take to process and reframe them.

Drawing from personal experiences and practical tools, I invite you to rethink the way you experience feelings like anger, sadness, and frustration, turning them into opportunities for self-discovery and connection.

Tune in to learn how to embrace your emotions and reclaim your inner truth!

In this episode of The Sh*t They Should Have Taught Us in School, Trina dives deep into the topic of people pleasing—what it is, why we do it, and how it holds us back. While it may seem like simply wanting to make others happy, people pleasing runs much deeper, often rooted in a need for love, approval, or acceptance. Trina unpacks the difference between intention and objective, shedding light on how sacrificing your values or boundaries to gain approval disconnects you from your true self.

Through personal insights and actionable strategies, Trina shares how to recognize people-pleasing behaviors, explore their triggers, and begin the journey back to authenticity. If you’ve ever felt lost, unseen, or exhausted from trying to please everyone around you, this episode will help you reclaim your voice, your boundaries, and your self-worth.

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email: trina@trinaparnell.com

artwork: Katie Larabee