🌱 Imagine if our greatest pain was the very path to our growth. What if life’s deepest challenges—those that bring grief—were also designed to help us thrive? Join host Brian Smith as he welcomes Summer McStravick, a pioneer in personal transformation, to explore this life-altering idea. 🌌
In this episode, we meet Summer McStravick, a personal growth coach, author, and the creator of Flowdreaming—a powerful technique that uses daydreaming and emotional conditioning to help people manifest, heal, and lead lives filled with abundance. With over 20 years of experience, Summer’s impact has touched thousands, from her time working with spiritual luminary Louise Hay at Hay House, to guiding listeners through her top-rated podcast, Flowdreaming, and in her newest book, Stuff Nobody Taught You: 40 Lessons from Me School to Help You Stop Being Miserable and Start Feeling Amazing.
💫 Summer’s journey has not been without its own battles, including her personal fight against cancer. Through it all, she has transformed adversity into resilience, and today she shares her wisdom on: ✨ How to break free from “lack thinking” and embrace abundance ✨ The art of Flowdreaming for manifesting joy and growth ✨ Embracing grief and fear as allies, rather than adversaries, on our life journey
Whether you’re new to the journey or a seasoned explorer, Summer’s insights into emotional reconditioning, personal empowerment, and navigating life’s uncertainties will leave you feeling uplifted and equipped to walk your own path with courage. 🌿
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00:00 🌱 Introduction to Grief 2 Growth
Brian opens with a powerful reframe on grief and growth, inviting listeners to see life’s challenges as opportunities for transformation.
01:30 🌟 Meet Summer McStravick
Learn about Summer’s background, her time with Louise Hay, and her journey as the creator of Flowdreaming.
03:11 💫 What is Flowdreaming?
Summer dives into Flowdreaming, explaining how it uses emotional reconditioning to manifest and heal.
05:25 🧘 The Power of Emotional Reconditioning
Discover how emotional reconditioning helps us shift from reacting to actively creating how we feel.
08:45 🧠 Creating New Neural Pathways Through Flowdreaming
Summer discusses the science of neuroplasticity and how Flowdreaming reshapes our minds and feelings.
12:00 🌊 Embracing Grief and Disappointment as Allies
Summer shares insights on using grief, disappointment, and challenging emotions as catalysts for growth.
15:30 🧩 Breaking Free from “Lack Thinking”
Learn how to identify and shift limiting beliefs that hold us back from a mindset of abundance and empowerment.
18:17 🌀 Healing from Body Betrayal
Summer opens up about her personal battle with cancer and how she redefined her relationship with her body and self-trust.
22:25 🌍 The Trifecta of Trust
Understand Summer’s philosophy on the three kinds of trust: trust in self, trust in others, and trust in the universe.
26:50 🕊 Grief as a Teacher
Brian and Summer discuss how grief offers profound lessons and can help us discover resilience and compassion.
31:45 🌅 Navigating Life Transitions and Embracing Change
Summer reflects on life changes like empty nesting and the continual evolution of self.
35:20 🎨 Life’s Emotional Palette
An inspiring analogy about the value of all emotions, with each feeling like a color in the full “palette” of life.
37:40 🔄 Manifesting Feelings, Not Just Things
Summer explains why focusing on how we want to feel often brings us closer to our goals than focusing on specific material desires.
41:30 🥂 Viewing the Universe as a Loving Partner
A unique perspective on seeing the universe as a supportive partner in our journey, one that wants to see us thrive.
46:50 🌌 Finding the Easiest Path in Life
Summer’s approach to manifesting by seeking the “path of least resistance” and allowing flow to shape her experiences.
57:10 🧘 Guided Flowdreaming Exercise
Summer leads a short Flowdreaming exercise, guiding listeners into a state of flow and intention-setting.
1:07:45 📚 Connect with Summer & Resources
Find out how to access Summer’s courses, books, and Flowdreaming resources for further growth.
