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What if the breakthrough you’re looking for isn’t found by thinking harder—but by listening differently?

In this episode, Ruth Lorensson and Thomas Pals continue their exploration of the wisdom of the brain, introducing the concept of cognitive homeostasis—how the brain independently problem-solves and offers insight beyond the mind’s habitual loops.

They unpack aha moments, involuntary thoughts, and sudden clarity as signs of the brain cutting through trauma-informed, fear-based thinking to guide us from survival to thriving. The conversation also introduces how Autonomic Homeostasis Activation (AHA) can intentionally create the conditions for these insights to emerge.

Key Takeaways

• Your brain is already thinking—even when your mind feels stuck
• Overthinking can block the brain’s natural problem-solving capacity
• Sudden insights are often signs of cognitive homeostasis
• Healing and clarity emerge when the mind learns to listen
• You can intentionally create space for the brain’s wisdom to surface

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