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What if you could rewire your brain for resilience and joy?In this episode, Junaid Ahmed sits down with Hilary Rousseau—one of only 50 certified havening trainers in the world, trauma-informed holistic practitioner, and host of the globally top-rated “Holistically Speaking” podcast. Hilary reveals the neuroscience behind self-healing, the transformative power of gratitude, and how her “Hug It Out” method can help you reclaim your mind’s safe space.Discover how humor, understanding, and gratitude can become your daily tools for emotional well-being. Hilary’s journey is both deeply personal and universally inspiring—this conversation will change the way you think about healing, self-care, and the stories we tell ourselves.What You'll Learn:The “Hug It Out” Method: How humor, understanding, and gratitude can transform your emotional landscape.Havening Techniques: The science-backed self-soothing practice that rewires your brain for safety and calm.Gratitude’s Power: Why two minutes of gratitude each morning