Brandy Gillmore went from being wheelchair-bound, on morphine, and given no hope by doctors, to a full recovery and an active life. It is a remarkable turnaround in fortunes - following two serious accidents and years of searching for a solution. Now, the former network engineer is telling her story in a new book, Master Your Mind and Energy to Heal Your Body. Gillmore offers compelling evidence on the impact of an optimistic mindset and demonstrates the potential of the mind to overcome physical limitations and chronic pain.
In this interview we dissect the placebo, a sham medical treatment that sometimes results in patients feeling better, even though they have not received a drug or form of treatment that is known to induce healing. It was a deep dive into the placebo effect that launched Gillmore's journey to recovery and led her to challenges the boundaries of traditional medicine. Now, as a healing coach, she helps others facing similar health struggles.
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Brandy's website: brandygillmore.com
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00:00 Background: Brandy Gillmore was involved in two accidents, leading to chronic pain and immobility. Doctors eventually told her there was nothing more they could do for her, causing her despair.
01:18 Searching for Solutions: Despite her prognosis, Gillmore continued to explore alternative methods, seeking further opinions and alternative treatments, including a clinical trial which ultimately fell through. This moment of hopelessness prompted her to consider the placebo effect as a potential avenue for healing.
08:17 Placebo Effect: The placebo effect intrigued Gillmore because it highlighted the potential of fake treatments to induce real healing responses. It led to her exploration of the mind-body connection beyond just belief, uncovering phenomena such as open-label placebos, which still work despite patients knowing they are fake.
11:32 Mind-Body Connection: Gillmore started investigating how the mind could cause physical changes in the body by examining emotions' impact, like how stress can manifest as physical ailments. Using her own experiences and well-documented cases, she began to address specific negative emotions that could be affecting her body.
13:39 Healing Journey: How the feeling of optimism can speed up healing. Through focusing on positivity and delving deep into the psychological roots of her pain, Gillmore managed to heal completely, moving from a state of chronic pain to being physically active and pain-free, impressing even her doctors.
20:50 Addressing Skepticism: As a former skeptic herself, Gillmore understands and speaks to doubts about mind-body healing, emphasizing that the connection between mental states and physical health is well-supported by a wealth of evidence across multiple disciplines.
23:37 Current Work: Gillmore educates and demonstrates to others how to leverage their mind to promote healing, with the philosophy of engaging optimism as a foundation for improving wellbeing and potentially extending longevity.
27:13 Sleep and Mindset: Gillmore discusses the correlation between mindset and sleep quality, explaining how dealing with subconscious issues can lead to improved sleep-an important factor in overall longevity health.
31:05 Looking Forward: Gillmore has goals of continuing to educate others - empowering people with the knowledge and skills to optimize their own health.
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