When you are pioneering anything or introducing new ideas to the culture, you get

criticized. You do? Yeah, did you hear about that? I didn't find the one.

I found someone I respected, and we made it the one.

In the sort of longing kind of view of love,

people understand each other as if by magic.

Nothing itself is addictive on one hand.

And on the other hand, everything could be addictive

if there's an emptiness in that person that needs to be filled.

I now know that nobody changes until they change their energy and when you change your energy you change your life.

I'm Gwyneth Peltro. This is the Goop, bringing together thought leaders, culture

changers, creatives, founders and CEOs, scientists, doctors, healers, and

seekers. Here to start conversations, because simply asking questions and listening has the

power to change the way we see the world.

Here we go.

Today's guest is someone who I've been wanting to speak to for quite a while.

Dr. Nicole lepera is a number one New York Times best-selling author.

Her books are called How to Do The Work and How to Be the Love You Seek.

You may also know her on Instagram as the holistic psychologist, which is how I initially found her work.

Her perspective on healing trauma combines traditional psychology with a whole body approach

and it immediately drew me in. In our conversation today, Nicole and I talked about how

childhood experiences shape our adult lives and the power of re-parenting to create new adaptations or habits.

Nicole explains why it can be hard for many of us to break free

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