061 Relax - Every Day I Expect Magic to Happen in My Life

Life after a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery | Mental, Emotional & Practical Heart Health Wellness

Life after a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery | Mental, Emotional & Practical Heart Health Wellness
061 Relax - Every Day I Expect Magic to Happen in My Life
Apr 27, 2026 Season 3 Episode 61
Sallie Crawley

Today, we explore the powerful intersection of brain science and belief. We dive into the Reticular Activating System (RAS) - the brain’s gatekeeper - and how it filters the world based on what you focus on. By consciously expecting "magic," you program your unconscious mind to find evidence of beauty, opportunity, and joy that you might otherwise miss.

Highlights:

  • The RAS Factor: Understanding how your brainstem regulates focus and alertness.
  • The Cocktail Party Effect: Why you hear your name in a crowd and how to use that same mechanism to find "magic."
  • Guided Relaxamation: A deep-dive session combining a soothing induction with powerful affirmations to shift your daily expectations.
  • Self-Reflection: Three journal prompts to help you improve the odds of having a great day, every day.

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Getting to know Sallie Crawley
Survivorship after a heart attack or cardiac surgery can be challenging. You can rebuild the puzzle of your life and thrive. It takes one beat at a time and the support of people who have had similar experiences. You are not alone. Join me and other hearties in the My Heart & Mind Community, you'll get a warm welcome. You can also visit my website www.myheartandmind.co.uk

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