This episode explains why change feels impossible: our brains are wired for survival, not happiness, so the limbic system often overrides our rational goals. It covers how everyday trauma shapes reactions, how habits form in neural circuits, and why new behaviors feel awkward at first. Host David Recinos shows how radical personal responsibility—not blame—sparks change, and offers five practical, science-backed tools (change your environment, habit stacking, reward small wins, emotional regulation, and sleep/consistency) to start rewiring your nervous system. Healing is framed as repetition, not revelation: tiny intentional choices repeated over time create new neural paths and lasting change. If you would like to learn more about me, please visit my website & podcast links. https://www.davidrecinoslcsw.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/38YyZiCP0n7Bl3AeLZ6ynJ?si=IMpxJD_0QL-cR9JhO8P4fg iHeart Radio: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-therapy-matters-with-david-102784426/ Apple iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/therapy-matters-with-david-eli-recinos-lcsw/id1648075752 Listen on Audible:https://www.audible.com/pd/B0BH73RVLF?source_code=ASSORAP0511160006&share_location=podcast_show_detail YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@davidrecinos8426/videos   eBook: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/david%20recinos                https://a.co/d/8eE9keq