In this powerful episode of The Enlightened Pharmacist, we sit down with Kylie Van Luyn, NLP Master Practitioner, mentor, and expert in trauma recovery. Kylie has worked with individuals from all walks of life—refugees, youth at risk, corporate leaders—helping them move through crisis and break free from limiting beliefs. No matter our background, we all carry subconscious patterns that impact our well-being.
Join us as we unpack the true meaning of self-care, the psychology of resilience, and how to break free from survival mode to reclaim your mental, emotional, and physical health.
In This Episode, You’ll Discover:
- Kylie’s firsthand experience with trauma recovery and her work with individuals in crisis, from displaced refugees to high-performing corporate leaders. Despite different contexts, the common thread is the power of limiting beliefs in shaping our reality.
- How these deeply ingrained beliefs, both in Kylie’s work as a coach and mine as a health strategist, can be the biggest obstacle to achieving true health and wellness.
- Why women, in particular, struggle with self-care—not because of a lack of effort, but due to guilt, conditioning, and burnout. (Hint: It’s not just about spa days and massages.)
- How limiting beliefs manifest as emotional dysregulation and self-medication (through alcohol, drugs, or even over-reliance on prescription medications) and why addressing the root cause is the key to lasting wellness.
- The universal underlying fear that holds us back, regardless of life circumstances, and how to move past it:
- Pause & Breathe – The fastest way to activate the parasympathetic nervous system (Rest & Digest mode).
- Acknowledge Your Feelings – Instead of numbing or distracting, lean into deep work with the right support.
- Reframe Your Mindset – Understand that you have a choice in how you think and respond.
- A powerful, actionable technique to disrupt the cycle of anxiety and stress. The fight-or-flight response is fast—so slowing it down through conscious breathwork and reflection is key.
- The importance of owning your response to stress: Accept that your reactions are shaped by a lifetime of experiences and beliefs, and recognize that it’s okay to seek professional help to unpack them.
- How unchecked negative thoughts reinforce unhealthy patterns—leading to crisis after crisis, strengthening neural pathways of fear and self-sabotage, or keeping us stuck in cycles of self-medication and avoidance.
- Kylie’s personal self-care rituals and how she maintains balance:
- The connection between mindset, emotions, and physical health.
- How she starts her day with ocean swims, prioritizes quality sleep, and fuels her body with nutrition to stay grounded and present.
Actionable Steps for Listeners:
- Start small – Begin with a daily 5-minute breathwork or meditation practice to regulate your nervous system.
- Challenge your thoughts – When stress arises, ask yourself: “Is this thought serving me?”
- Seek professional support – If you’re stuck in survival mode, working with a coach or therapist can help you unpack limiting beliefs and regain control over your health and mindset.
Tune in to this episode to discover practical strategies for shifting from survival mode to self-empowerment. Let’s redefine self-care—not as an escape, but as a pathway to real transformation.
- Kylie’s business Elevated Consulting
- Kylies Book Learning Through Pain: Transformational Strategies for Healing Chronic Pain Amazon: Australia or USA
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