The more we know about psychology, the more we can heal. So why the f— is it so hard to understand? On today’s Dear Gabby, “The Holistic Psychologist” Nicole LePera takes clinical, psychological concepts and makes them easy to digest—so you can understand what’s happening to YOU. She shares actionable tips for settling your nervous system, confronting shame and embracing new habits to create lasting change.    The following are helpful resources and books I mention in the episode:  On today’s episode of the Dear Gabby podcast we are joined by Nicole LePera, who’s known as “The Holistic Psychologist” on Instagram. In her SelfHealers Circle, Nicole facilitates self-led healing journeys, opening space for people to escape old patterns and create real change. Make sure to check out her new book, How to Do the Work. Want even more support? I created the Miracle Membership to help you design a spiritual practice you can stick to—so you can feel connected, supported and inspired every day. Each week I deliver brand new workshops, guided meditations, and community connection, along with a different challenge each quarter. Plus, it’s easy to access on your phone, computer or tablet. Click here to join. https://bit.ly/3c0Uko0  In today's Dear Gabby I mention my new book, Happy Days: The Guided Path from Trauma to Profound Freedom and Inner Peace. In this book, I share my story of trauma recovery, along with several exercises for self-soothing. It is my mission to get this book into as many hands as possible. If you’ve read it, I hope you’ll share your copy with a friend or get them the audiobook. And if you’ve yet to take the guided path toward inner peace, this is your heartfelt invitation to take the journey with me. I’ll meet you on page one. https://bit.ly/3uySEJ2   For more on soothing your children (and yourself), listen to this Dear Gabby Big Talk with Dr. Becky. https://bit.ly/3c0AlGe You can also find tips for parenting your child and your inner child on this Dear Gabby Big Talk with Dan Siegel. https://bit.ly/3angxfA In today's episode I also talk about attachment styles. To hear more about what attachment styles are, when they form, and how your attachment style affects your behavior, check out this episode of Dear Gabby. https://bit.ly/3yRhAxL If you feel you need additional support, please refer to this list of mental health resources. I’m proud of you for being here. https://bit.ly/3nQYlhM This podcast is intended to educate, inspire and support you on your personal journey toward inner peace. I am not a psychologist or a medical doctor and do not offer any professional health or medical advice. If you are suffering from any psychological  or medical conditions, please seek help from  a qualified health professional.     Evlo usually offers a 14-day trial but is extending the free trial to 30 days for our listeners with the code GABBY at checkout. Visit evlofitness.com to learn more and try their membership for 30 days with the code GABBY. Workout smarter, not harder.   Go to shopify.com/gabby for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.   Start a new healthy habit today.  Visit seed.com/DEARGABBY and use code DEARGABBY to redeem 20% off your first month of Seed's DS-01™ Daily Synbiotic.   Right now, when you go to heyfavor.com/GABBY, Favor is offering a $10 donation to Bedsider.org for every Dear Gabby listener who becomes a patient. Your donation will help low-income individuals get access to birth control through Bedsider.org   Produced by Dear Media.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices