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Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
Brittany Lashua
61 episodes
3 days ago
Think of me as your best friend with a PhD. It’s really the best of both worlds… advice with truth, science and a whole lot of love sprinkled in. We chat about the stuff that’s hard to talk about sometimes—femininity, relationships, sex, self-esteem, health, motherhood and mindset.
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Think of me as your best friend with a PhD. It’s really the best of both worlds… advice with truth, science and a whole lot of love sprinkled in. We chat about the stuff that’s hard to talk about sometimes—femininity, relationships, sex, self-esteem, health, motherhood and mindset.
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Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
61- Rejection Sensitivity: What It Is & How to Heal It

Have you ever reread a text wondering what it really meant? Or felt crushed by a small comment that stuck with you all day? If you’ve ever asked, “Why am I so sensitive?”—this episode is for you.


In this episode, Dr. Britt unpacks rejection sensitivity not as a personal flaw, but as a protective strategy shaped by past experiences. Drawing from attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, NLP, AEDP, and biblical truth, she explores how rejection sensitivity shows up, why it hurts so much, and—most importantly—how to heal.


You’ll learn how rejection sensitivity can be traced to early attachment injuries, how it affects your brain and body, and the emotional patterns it creates. Most of all, you’ll learn powerful tools to return to emotional freedom, deepen your relationships, and rewire the internal narrative for good.


🧠 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

  • What rejection sensitivity really is—and why it’s not about being “too much”
  • How insecure attachment and internalized shame fuel emotional reactivity
  • Why your brain literally processes rejection like physical pain
  • How distorted “mental movies” create internal catastrophes
  • The role of your inner child and how to reparent from your Core Self
  • Powerful somatic, emotional, and cognitive tools to regulate, reframe, and reconnect


✨ Related Episodes You’ll Love:

  • Inner Child, Meet Inner Coach
  • The Healing Power of Curiosity
  • All about Anxiety
  • It's Time for a New Story: You can Re-Author Your Life


📥 Want to Go Deeper?

Download the 10-Day Emotional Healing Challenge or join the Hey Best Friend community inside the Dr. Britt Besties Facebook Group.

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3 days ago
24 minutes 44 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
60- The Healing Power of Curiosity

In this episode, we dive deep into one of my favorite topics: curiosity—not the nosy kind, but the soul-deep kind that opens the door to emotional healing, meaningful connection, and profound self-awareness. You'll learn why curiosity is a core skill in therapy, relationships, parenting, and personal growth—and how to practice it toward yourself and others with grace.

We’ll unpack what the research says (hello, positive psychology, NLP, attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, and more), why curiosity changes the brain, and how it can completely shift your relationships—especially the one you have with yourself.

You’ll also hear:

  • How to stop labeling and start exploring
  • Why your emotions are messengers, not problems
  • How curiosity builds secure attachment and emotional safety
  • The key NLP mindset shift that can instantly improve connection
  • What scripture says about the power of asking good questions

💭 Thought-provoking questions to reflect on:

  1. When was the last time you got curious about a reaction instead of judging it?
  2. What are you afraid to ask yourself—and what might happen if you did?
  3. What do you assume to be true about someone in your life that you've never explored with curiosity?
  4. What emotion have you been avoiding that might actually need your attention?
  5. What would change if your Core Self led with curiosity in your relationships?


✨ Loved this episode? Here’s how to go deeper:

  • Share this with a bestie who’s growing and healing alongside you.
  • DM me on Instagram @drbrittlashua and let’s talk.
  • Ready for a breakthrough? Book a session with me and let’s get curious—together.

🧠 Keep asking better questions.
💛 Keep showing up for yourself.
And remember: your healing starts with curiosity.


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2 weeks ago
24 minutes 17 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
59- Inner Child, Meet Inner Coach + Core Self: Rewriting Your Inner Dialogue

Ever feel like your inner eight-year-old is still running the show? Maybe she’s scared of rejection, panicked about failure, or convinced she has to earn her worth. In this powerful episode, Dr. Britt introduces you to someone new—your Inner Coach, the wise and grounded voice of your Core Self.

You’ll learn how to recognize when your Wounded Self is leading, how to activate your Core Self, and why healing your internal dialogue isn’t about silencing emotion—but integrating it with love, truth, and purpose.

This isn’t just self-help fluff—this is neuroscience, attachment repair, biblical truth, and inner transformation. Let’s rewrite the script that fear has been narrating.


✍️ Reflect + Apply:

Grab your journal or voice memo and reflect on these five questions:

  1. Which voice shows up most often in your internal world—your Wounded Self or your Core Self?
  2. What is your younger self still trying to protect you from? Can you thank her and ask your Core Self to lead instead?
  3. What lie have you been living under that your Core Self knows is false?
  4. How would your life change if your daily dialogue came from truth, not fear?
  5. What memory or emotion still needs space to be heard and healed?


💌 Connect with Dr. Britt

  • DM @drbrittanylashua on Instagram: What would your Core Self say to you today?
  • Book a Breakthrough Session: If you're ready to meet your truest self and let go of the wounded script, book here.
  • Share this Episode: With a friend on their healing journey who needs to reconnect with their Core Self.


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1 month ago
28 minutes 37 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
58- Why You Can’t Logic Your Way Through Emotion

Ever tried to “think your way out” of a feeling? You’re not alone—but it doesn’t work.

In this episode, Dr. Britt explores the neuroscience of emotion and why logic alone can’t solve what your body needs to feel. You'll learn how to move through emotion—not around it—using tools from NLP, positive psychology, interpersonal neurobiology, and biblical wisdom.

➡️ Learn how your emotions are messengers, not problems.
➡️ Discover what helps you feel safe enough to feel.
➡️ Explore how to reframe your internal dialogue so it empowers instead of traps you.

Reflection Questions:

  1. What emotions do you tend to suppress or override with logic?

  2. What story are you telling yourself about your emotions—and where did it come from?

  3. What helps you feel safe enough to feel?

  4. When was the last time you fully felt something instead of trying to fix it?

  5. What might become possible if you welcomed your emotions as teachers instead of threats?

🎧 Listen now. Share with a friend who needs this. And come find Dr. Britt on Instagram to let her know what stood out to you.

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1 month ago
32 minutes 44 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
57- Confidence in the Bedroom: Reclaiming Your Sexual Self

Hey Best Friend—
We’re diving into that three-letter word many of us think about but rarely talk about: sex. In this episode, we’re getting real about confidence in the bedroom—what it is, what it’s not, and how to build it.

Whether you’ve felt too much, not enough, disconnected, or unsure… this episode is for you.

We’re tossing out performance pressure and shame and reclaiming your sexuality as a sacred, God-designed part of who you are.

You’ll hear how attachment theory, interpersonal neurobiology, positive psychology, and scripture all point to one truth:
👉 Your confidence and pleasure matter.
You’ll also learn how to rewrite your narrative, reprogram limiting beliefs with NLP, and create a shame-free, playful space in your marriage.


🧠 In This Episode, We Cover:

  • Why your brain is your most powerful sex organ
  • The role of safety, story, and the vagus nerve in sexual confidence
  • Anchoring confidence and pleasure through NLP techniques
  • How to communicate wants, needs, and desires
  • What it means to integrate spirituality, psychology, and femininity in the bedroom


💭 Reflection Questions:

  1. What beliefs or messages did you inherit about sex—and are they still serving you?
  2. What kind of emotional and physical environment helps you feel safe and seen?
  3. What would it look like to initiate intimacy from connection, not pressure?
  4. What old story needs to be released so you can show up in freedom?
  5. How would your relationship shift if you embraced your sexuality as God-designed and good?


📣 Call to Action:

  • Journal your answers to the questions above. Be honest. Go deep.
  • Share this episode with a trusted friend or your partner.
  • Check out Episode 10: Embrace Your Feminine Energy
  • Try one new practice this week: body gratitude, breathwork, or affirmations.
  • Want to do a breakthrough session and rewrite your story? Visit drbrittlashua.com or DM me.
  • Loved this episode? Screenshot it, tag me @drbrittanylashua, and leave a review.



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2 months ago
31 minutes 8 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
56- The Real Stuff: 11 Lessons from 11 Years of Marriage (and Still in Love)

After 11 years of marriage, we've learned a lot—and today, Josh and I are inviting you behind the scenes. From navigating IVF and betrayal to everyday logistics like shared calendars, these 11 lessons aren't just sweet—they're hard-earned. Whether you're single, married, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you grow in love, communication, and resilience.

Here’s what we’re diving into:

  • Why love is still patience and kindness
  • The power of curiosity, good assumptions, and core values
  • Communication tools we swear by (yes, including shared calendars)
  • Pursuing each other, surviving hard seasons, and building your circle
  • How to hold space for each other without losing yourself

Plus, we’re asking:

  • Do you assume the best in your partner—or brace for the worst?
  • Are your daily interactions building intimacy or tension?
  • What’s one value you both share that you can return to this week?


This one’s honest, a little raw, and full of hope. Whether you're just starting or deep in the journey, we hope it feels like a double date with your besties who want your love to win.


💭 5 Deep Reflection Questions from the Episode:

  1. What assumptions do you make about your partner's intent that might be hurting your connection?
  2. In what ways are you still pursuing your partner—and where have you grown lazy?
  3. What are your shared values, and are you living in alignment with them daily? (And if you don’t have them, now’s the time to create them.)
  4. Am I valuing my partner's voice… or just my own?
  5. When hard things happen, do you turn toward each other or away?


📣 Calls to Action:

  • Share this episode with your partner and pick one question to talk through together. Just one. Start there.
  • Write down your answers and reflect—what might shift if you showed up differently this week?
  • Screenshot this episode, tag me @drbrittanylashua, and tell me which of the five questions hit home.
  • Want help deepening your marriage? Visit drbrittanylashua.com or DM me—we’ve got tools, coaching, and conversations waiting for you.
  • Leave a quick review—your words help more couples find their way to this space.


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2 months ago
1 hour 8 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
55- I Thought I’d Have My Life Together by Now...

Do you ever feel like you're behind in life? Like you should be married by now, have more money, or finally be healed? You're not alone—and more importantly, you're not broken. In this powerful episode, Dr. Britt explores the shame and self-doubt that arise when our internal timelines don’t match reality. Drawing on attachment theory, positive psychology, stoic wisdom, and NLP, she helps you rewrite the story and shift into purpose and peace.

This episode will remind you that you’re not behind—you’re on your own divine path. Let’s dismantle the false deadlines, rediscover meaning, and get you back into alignment with hope, healing, and clarity.



🔍 Thought-Provoking Questions:

  1. What silent timeline have I been measuring myself against?
  2. Whose voice or value system created that timeline—mine, family, culture, religion?
  3. What if this timeline is actually for me, not against me?
  4. How would I show up differently if I trusted I’m exactly where I’m meant to be?
  5. What meaning can I choose to give this current chapter of “not yet”?


🎯 Calls to Action + Other Podcasts Mentioned:

  • Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear “you’re not behind.”
  • Screenshot this episode and tag @drbrittanylashua on Instagram with your favorite takeaway.
  • Ready to break free from timeline shame and create a breakthrough? DM me “breakthrough” to learn more.
  • Let go of perfectionism 
  • Superpower of Gratitude 
  • Ask Better Questions
  • When Things Don’t Go as Planned (Boden Birth)
  • Comparison will dictate your future 


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2 months ago
35 minutes 31 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
54- Make Your Dreams a Reality

Hey Best Friend—have you ever had a dream that felt too big, too scary, or too unrealistic to pursue? In this episode, I’m challenging the idea that your dreams are too much. Because they aren’t—they’re actually clues to your purpose.

We’re diving into:

  • Why dreams are connected to your identity, wholeness, and healing
  • The psychology behind dream pursuit—featuring NLP, attachment theory, and positive psychology
  • How to actually make your dreams real with micro-actions, clarity, and support
  • What it means when your dreams don’t go away (even when you try to silence them)
  • The powerful reframe: Your dream is not for you alone—it’s your assignment

You’ll learn how to clarify what you really want, overcome limiting beliefs, and take action that aligns with your values, vision, and identity.


💭 Thought-Provoking Questions:

  1. What dream have you been minimizing or deferring—and what would happen if you stopped waiting for permission?
  2. What beliefs or stories have convinced you you’re not allowed to go after what you want?
  3. How would you show up this week if you truly believed your dream was yours to pursue?
  4. What’s one small action you can take in the next 24 hours to bring that dream closer?
  5. Who needs to hear this dream—so you’re not carrying it alone?


🛠️ Calls to Action:

  • Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear that their dream still matters.
  • Go listen to the episode on questions so you can ask better questions. 
  • Tag me on Instagram and tell me: What’s one dream you’re dusting off and daring to pursue?
  • Leave a review on Spotify or Apple—it helps more Besties hear messages like this one.
  • Subscribe so you never miss an episode.


You can’t hit if you don’t swing, friend. Let’s build your dream together.

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2 months ago
31 minutes 34 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
53- I’m Sorry, But Am I Really? The Psychology of Apologizing (And When to Stop)

Hey Bestie—whether you're someone who over-apologizes for existing or resists apologizing even when it matters… this episode is for you. 🙋‍♀️

Apologizing is powerful when it's genuine—but when we misuse it, it creates disconnection, resentment, and reinforces unhealthy dynamics. Today, we’re diving into the psychology behind saying sorry: when we should, when we shouldn’t, and how to apologize in a way that actually strengthens relationships and self-leadership.

We'll explore:

  • How attachment styles impact how we apologize
  • The difference between shame-based apologies and values-based ones
  • A simple framework for real, healing repair
  • When to stop apologizing altogether (like for having needs or boundaries!)

You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to apologize well without losing yourself in the process.


🧠 Key Themes:

  • NLP, attachment theory, and positive psychology on the power of apology
  • The five-part apology framework
  • How to stop saying sorry for things that don’t need one
  • Why asking for forgiveness matters
  • What healthy repair looks like in relationships

💭 Reflection Questions:

  1. Where do I tend to over-apologize?
  2. Where do I resist it—and why?
  3. What did I learn about apologizing growing up?
  4. What would it feel like to apologize with clarity not shame?
  5. Is there a relationship that needs a real apology—or a clear boundary instead?


📣 Take Action:

  • Check out the Episode on Boundaries 
  • Send this to a friend who over-apologizes or struggles to own their part—lovingly, of course 💌
  • Book a breakthrough to release the unconscious stories driving over- or under-apologizing
  • Want to coach through transformation like this? ICC might be for you—learn how to use tools like NLP and values-based language in coaching



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3 months ago
24 minutes 58 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
52- Go For No: Kick Rejection to the Curb

Hey bestie—real talk. How often do you stop yourself from asking, launching, inviting, or applying… because the thought of someone saying no feels unbearable? What if I told you that "no" doesn’t equal failure—it’s actually a strategy for personal growth?

In this episode, I’m unpacking the psychology of going for no. Not just enduring it. Embracing it. From attachment wounds and rejection sensitivity to positive psychology’s agency thinking, we’re flipping the fear-based script and turning rejection into resilience. If you've ever avoided an ask because the answer might hurt—this one’s for you.


✨ Key Takeaways:

  • Rejection sensitivity is real and often rooted in attachment wounds—but avoiding “no” also means avoiding “yes.”
  • Positive psychology shows that people who take aligned risks report higher life satisfaction—even when they fail.
  • NLP’s “the map is not the territory” reminds us that "no" is filtered through someone else's world. It's not a rejection of you.
  • Stoic principle: You can’t control the outcome—only your ask, your attitude, and your effort.
  • MER & NLP tools help release unconscious emotional baggage tied to rejection.
  • Celebrating courage over outcomes retrains your brain to feel proud of effort, not just results.
  • Anchoring & visualization help you embody confident action—even in the face of a no.



🧠 Five Thought-Provoking Questions:

  1. What do I currently believe that “no” means about me?
  2. What’s one area I’ve avoided out of fear of rejection?
  3. What opportunities might be waiting on the other side of a “no”?
  4. Who would I become if I wasn’t afraid to ask?
  5. What’s one bold ask I can make this week—even if I hear “no”?


📣 Calls to Action

  • 💬 DM me on Instagram (@drbrittanylashua) and tell me: What bold ask are you making this week?
  • 🎧 Share this episode with a friend who needs courage to ask for what they want.
  • 🔁 Tag me when you go for a no—I want to cheer you on!
  • ✨ Ready to clear the fear? Book your breakthrough session with me .


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3 months ago
27 minutes 59 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
51- Letting Go of Perfectionism: Embracing Imperfection in Daily Life

Perfectionism feels like a pursuit of excellence… but really? It’s just fear in disguise. Fear of being judged, rejected, or simply not enough. In this episode, Dr. Britt helps you break up with perfectionism—not because you're giving up, but because you're finally giving yourself permission to be fully, beautifully human.

You’ll learn why perfectionism isn’t actually serving your growth, how it’s keeping you stuck, and how to start choosing presence, purpose, and peace instead.


In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

💡 Why perfectionism is emotional armor, not excellence
💡 What NLP, Stoicism, and Positive Psychology teach us about releasing unrealistic standards
💡 The difference between healthy striving and toxic pressure
💡 How to reframe your identity and rewrite your inner narrative
💡 Practical ways to build tolerance for “good enough”
💡 How to challenge the “what ifs” keeping you stuck in performance mode
💡 Why embracing your imperfections is the key to authentic connection, peace, and power


Reflection Questions:

  1. Where in your life do you confuse perfection with safety?
  2. What would it feel like to be loved as you are, not as you perform?
  3. What identity do you want to lead with: perfectionist or wholehearted human?
  4. Whose approval are you chasing—and what is it costing you?
  5. What’s one area of your life where you’re ready to let imperfection be enough?


Next Steps:

Check out Episode 34: Ask Better Questions, Get Better Answers 

👉 Ready to drop the unrealistic standards and start showing up fully and freely? 

Book a breakthrough session and let’s clear the emotional baggage that’s keeping perfectionism in the driver’s seat.

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3 months ago
29 minutes 47 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
50- Feedback is the Breakfast of Champions

Let’s talk about the F word… feedback. Most people avoid it. But champions? They eat it for breakfast. In this episode, Dr. Britt breaks down why feedback is one of the most powerful tools for growth, how to receive it without spiraling, and how to actually use it to become the version of you you’re meant to be. Because real growth? Often starts with something that stings a little.

If you’ve ever struggled with feeling attacked, taking things personally, or getting defensive when someone gives you feedback—this one’s for you.


In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

💡 Why feedback is not rejection—it's refinement
💡 How to reframe feedback from threat to tool
💡 Why NLP, Stoic wisdom, and Positive Psychology all encourage feedback as a growth strategy
💡 How to regulate your nervous system so you can receive instead of react
💡 Why feedback is data, not a verdict
💡 How to use the "filter and keep" method to discern what’s helpful vs. what to release
💡 What to do when the wrapping paper is ugly, but the message is gold


Reflection Questions:

  1. What is your default response when someone gives you feedback—curiosity or defense?
  2. Whose feedback do you fear the most, and what does that reveal about your story of worth?
  3. When was the last time you asked for feedback—and what did it teach you?
  4. What piece of feedback have you received that is still shaping you today?
  5. If you truly believed that feedback was a gift—even when it stings—how would your life look different?


Next Steps:

👉 Want to become more emotionally resilient and less reactive to feedback? You might be carrying unresolved emotional baggage.

Book a breakthrough session and clear out what’s blocking you from rising to your next level.


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3 months ago
34 minutes 1 second

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
49- Create Your Identity

Hey bestie—have you ever looked around your life and thought, “Is this even me?” Like you’re playing a part in someone else’s script, wearing roles and labels that don’t quite fit? Today’s episode is all about identity—the messy, evolving, powerful core of who you really are beneath the roles, trauma, expectations, and pressure to be perfect. This conversation is the foundation for transformation, and it’s so important, Dr. Britt made it the first chapter of her book.

Whether you’ve been stuck in patterns that no longer serve you or you’re ready to step into the most aligned version of yourself, this episode will walk you through the importance of identity, what it truly is (and isn’t), and practical steps to reauthor your story from the inside out.

You don’t have to stay who you’ve always been—and after today’s conversation, you’ll know exactly how to start changing from the identity level out.


🧠 Thought-Provoking Questions:

  1. Whose voice have I been listening to when it comes to who I’m “supposed” to be?
  2. What story have I been telling about my identity—and is it one I actually want to keep?
  3. What beliefs about myself are no longer serving me and need to be rewritten?
  4. What would it feel like to live fully in alignment with my core values and identity?
  5. What action can I take today that aligns with the identity I’m choosing to step into?


💛 Final Takeaway:

Your identity isn’t found—it’s created. You’re not stuck. You’re not broken. You’re not behind. You’re just becoming. And when you start intentionally choosing who you are, the rest of your life will shift in response. So stop living in reaction and start living in alignment with who you were actually meant to be.


✨ Resources Mentioned:

  • Book a Breakthrough Session to release old emotional baggage
  • Join the Besties Group for support on your identity journey


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3 months ago
24 minutes 26 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
48- Overcoming People-Pleasing: Learning to Say No with Confidence

🔥 Episode Summary:

How many times have you said yes when everything in you wanted to say no?
In this powerful episode, Dr. Britt unpacks what’s really behind people-pleasing—spoiler alert: it’s not kindness, it’s often fear. She explores the psychology behind the pattern, including how NLP, MER, and stoicism help us identify the root causes, rewrite our responses, and reclaim our power to say no with confidence and calm.


💡 What You’ll Learn:

  • Why people-pleasing is a strategy, not your identity
  • The difference between kindness and self-abandonment
  • How unresolved guilt, fear, and limiting beliefs drive the need to say yes
  • Tools from NLP, MER, and positive psychology to break the pattern
  • How to visualize and future-pace a more aligned, confident version of you
  • What it really means to say no—and why it’s one of the kindest things you can do


🔁 Key Takeaways:

  • Saying yes to everyone else at the expense of yourself is not kindness—it’s self-abandonment
  • People-pleasing is usually rooted in unresolved emotional baggage (like fear of rejection or guilt)
  • Your beliefs (“If I say no, they’ll leave… I must be useful to be loved…”) shape your behaviors
  • Releasing that baggage allows you to create space for aligned choices
  • Visualization and language re-pattern your mind to embrace boundaries with strength and clarity



📝 Reflection Questions:

  1. What am I afraid will happen if I say no?
  2. Where in my life have I been overextending myself to avoid rejection or guilt?
  3. What belief am I reinforcing when I say yes out of fear?
  4. What would be different if I believed my boundaries were a form of love?
  5. What’s one small “no” I can practice this week to honor myself?


🔗 Related Episodes:

  • Boundaries.. Gotta have 'em
  • All about anxiety
  • The Secret Sauce: Your Unconscious Mind
  • Release the baggage... I did!


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4 months ago
21 minutes 40 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
47- When Things Don't Go as Planned

You made a plan. Life said… nope.


Whether it's your healing, your family, your timeline, or your dreams—when life takes a hard left turn, it can feel like you lost the script. But friend, that doesn’t mean the story is over.


In this episode, Dr. Britt gets personal and practical about how to:

  • Reclaim your power when things fall apart
  • Stop making meaning that keeps you stuck
  • Anchor into what you can control
  • Grieve what was and move toward what’s next
  • Use Stoicism, Positive Psychology & NLP to create peace in the pivot

You’ll also hear about her own real-life detour, how she processed it, and the tools she used to reframe, re-author, and rise.


🔄 Big takeaways:

  • The plan may change—but your power doesn’t have to.
  • Emotions are meant to be felt, not buried.
  • Grieve the loss—but don’t build your home in disappointment.
  • Reframe the moment. Retell the story. Rewrite the future.
  • You are not behind. You’re becoming.


🖋 Journal/Reflection Questions:

  1. What plan or expectation didn’t go the way I hoped—and what do I need to release?
  2. How do I typically respond to disappointment, and is that response serving me?
  3. What belief am I carrying right now that might not be true?
  4. What would it look like to trust the process—even here?
  5. What is one empowered action I can take today, even if it’s small?


💬 Final reminder:

This isn’t the end of the road—it’s a new route. Share with a friend who you know needs to hear this!
If you’re ready to release the emotional weight of your detour and step into what’s next, let’s do a breakthrough session. You’re not stuck. You’re just becoming. 💛


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4 months ago
36 minutes 9 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
46- What if you could choose?

What if you’re not stuck—just forgetting that you have a choice?

In this episode, Dr. Britt breaks down the power of choice through the lens of positive psychology, NLP, and stoicism, reminding you that you may not control everything, but you always control your response.

From language patterns to limiting beliefs, this episode is your reminder that healing, growth, and identity are built on tiny, intentional choices. You can rewrite the story—starting today.


💡 Key Takeaways

  • Choice is your superpower—your attitude + effort are always in your control.
  • “I can’t” and “this is just how I am” are signs of unconscious programming.
  • Language reveals beliefs—and beliefs shape behavior.
  • Use pattern interrupts, mental rehearsal, and aligned action to rewire your story.
  • You don’t have to feel ready—you just have to choose.


Mentioned Episodes

45- Getting a New Story

17- Breakthroughs


🧠 Reflection Questions

  1. Where in my life have I been acting like I don’t have a choice?
  2. What am I choosing today that I actually could change?
  3. What belief or identity do I want to choose on purpose?
  4. If I believed I was truly free to choose, how would I show up differently?


🔁 Your Next Step

Come hang out in the Besties Group, or book a breakthrough session to release the old patterns for good.
Because bestie—you’ve always had the pen.


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4 months ago
35 minutes 42 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
45- It’s Time for a New Story: You Can Re-Author Your Life

Have you ever caught yourself saying, "This is just how I am," or "My life will never get better"? In this powerful episode, Dr. Britt invites you to challenge that narrative and introduces the life-changing concept of Re-Authoring Your Story. Through the lens of positive psychology, NLP, and Hope Theory, you'll learn how to rewrite the scripts that no longer serve you and create a life filled with strength, joy, and purpose. It's not about having a perfect past—it's about choosing to create a hopeful future.


💡 In this episode, we talk about:

  • Why your narrative = your identity—and how that shapes your beliefs, behaviors, and even what your brain looks for
  • How Hope Theory (Snyder, 1994) helps you reframe your life through:
    • 🎯 Goals
    • 💪 Agency
    • 🧭 Pathways
  • How to identify the old script you’re stuck in—and whether it’s even yours
  • What positive psychology has to say about rewriting our stories with strength, growth, and meaning
  • How unprocessed emotions become the fuel for limiting beliefs—and how you can release them
  • The power of language, your inner coach, and simple shifts that lead to major life changes
  • How to write a new story using tools from NLP, MER, and the science of meaning-making


✨ Your New Story Formula:

"I used to believe ____, but now I know ____. So I choose to live as the kind of woman who ____."

Example:

"I used to believe I had to be perfect to be loved. But now I know love isn't earned by performance—it's received in presence. So I choose to live as the kind of woman who brings her full self to the table."



💭 Reflect & Reauthor:

  1. What story have I been living in that no longer fits who I’m becoming?
  2. What belief or emotion is fueling this story—and where did it begin?
  3. What strength did I use to survive that chapter, and what does it say about me?
  4. What would my life look like if I believed something different?
  5. What bold or simple action could I take today that reflects my new story?


📌 Take It Deeper:

  • Join the Besties Group to connect, reflect, and share the story you're ready to rewrite.
  • Ready for breakthrough work? DM Dr. Britt for info on coaching or a personal breakthrough session.
  • Revisit related episodes:
    • Unstuck Yourself


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5 months ago
35 minutes 23 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
44- Self-sabotage: Why we do it & How to stop it

Have you ever wanted something deeply… only to get in your own way?
In this episode, Dr. Britt dives into the sneaky (and often frustrating) world of self-sabotage—why it happens, how your unconscious mind is involved, and what to do if you're tired of procrastinating, ghosting your goals, or choosing comfort over growth.

But here's the good news: self-sabotage isn’t who you are.
It’s just a pattern—and patterns can be changed.

🔍 In this episode, you’ll learn:

  • Why sabotage is actually a strategy, not a personal flaw
  • How your unconscious mind uses “baggage” to protect you
  • The emotional roots of your resistance (and how to find them)
  • How to rewire the pattern using NLP & Mental and Emotional Release™
  • Why immediate action sends powerful signals to your brain
  • How to mentally rehearse success and start creating the future you want

🧠 This episode is especially for you if:

  • You feel stuck in patterns like procrastination, perfectionism, or “playing small”
  • You’re exhausted from wanting change but not following through
  • You’re curious about how your past experiences are shaping your present decisions


💭 Reflection Questions:

  1. Where in my life am I consistently not following through—even though it matters to me?
  2. What emotion shows up right before I sabotage?
  3. What belief might be hiding underneath my sabotage? Where did it come from?
  4. Where do I need to interrupt this strategy?
  5. What would be possible if I fully believed in my worth, capability, and safety to succeed?
  6. What aligned action can I take today to shift toward the future I want?


✨ Other Podcasts Mentioned

Ask better questions, get better answers 

Powerless to powerful: Time to drop the Victim Mindset 


✨ Ready to stop self-sabotaging and start living the life you were created for?

Come hang out in the Dr. Britt Besties Facebook group or book your own breakthrough session. It’s time to release the baggage and become her. Because you’re worth it.

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5 months ago
28 minutes 27 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
43- Risk it for the Biscuit w/ Dr. Wendy Robinson

Hey Bestie! If you’ve ever felt the nudge to go after something more—more purpose, more freedom, more of YOU—but fear or doubt held you back, this episode is a must-listen. I’m joined by my good friend and powerhouse clinician Dr. Wendy Robinson, who’s not only completed my Mental & Emotional Release (MER) training, but has also done her own personal breakthrough.

In this vulnerable and inspiring convo, we dive into:

  • What it really looks like to take action on your dreams—even when you’re scared

  • The internal fears and limiting beliefs that held Wendy back (and might be holding you back too)

  • How her breakthrough shifted her identity and changed her daily life—from family, to confidence, to peace in traffic (for real)

  • What she discovered about herself on the other side of doubt

  • Why breakthroughs matter and how to start stepping into who you were created to be

This episode is all about courage, clarity, and trusting that you are absolutely worth betting on.

💭 Reflection Questions:

  1. What dream or goal have you been sitting on?

  2. What’s really been holding you back from taking action?

  3. What fear do you need to detach from in order to move forward?

  4. What belief about success—or about yourself—needs to shift?

  5. What one small action can you take today toward your dream?

🔥 Call to Action:

Bestie, don’t let fear or old programming rob the world of the real you. Take action today. Journal through the questions above, share this episode with someone who needs to hear it, and if you’re ready to do your own breakthrough work, come hang out with us in the  Besties Group—we’d love to help you step into your next chapter.

Want help breaking through your own barriers? Learn more about breakthroughs and clinical coaching at drbrittlashua.com.

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5 months ago
46 minutes 59 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
42- Overcome Imposter Syndrome

Hey Bestie, Have you ever felt like a fraud, convinced that at any moment someone will “find out” you’re not as capable as they think? If so, you’re not alone—imposter syndrome affects even the most accomplished people, from CEOs to creatives, and yes, even me.

In this episode, we’re breaking down what imposter syndrome really is, why so many people experience it, and most importantly, how to overcome it so you can step fully into your success with confidence. We’ll explore:

  • The common ways imposter syndrome keeps us stuck (like overworking, procrastinating, or self-sabotaging).

  • Why even highly successful people struggle with it.

  • How to stop doubting yourself and start owning your worth.

  • The power of reframing failure, tracking your wins, and taking action—even when you don’t feel ready.

If you’re tired of second-guessing your abilities and ready to start believing in yourself, this episode is for you. Let’s break free from imposter syndrome once and for all!


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Reflection Questions:

1️⃣ What is one area of my life where I feel like a fraud, even though I have evidence that I’m capable?
2️⃣ When I experience self-doubt, do I attribute success to luck or external factors instead of my skills?
3️⃣ If my best friend was struggling with imposter syndrome, what would I tell them? And how can I apply that same grace to myself?
4️⃣ What is one fear I have that, if I stopped believing it, would allow me to step into my potential?
5️⃣ What action can I take TODAY (not tomorrow!) to start rewiring my belief in my own competence?


📣 Join the Conversation!
Come hang out in the Besties group!

🌟 Leave a Review!
If this episode spoke to you, let me know! It helps the podcast grow and reach more people who need these conversations.


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5 months ago
34 minutes 4 seconds

Hey Best Friend with Dr. Britt
Think of me as your best friend with a PhD. It’s really the best of both worlds… advice with truth, science and a whole lot of love sprinkled in. We chat about the stuff that’s hard to talk about sometimes—femininity, relationships, sex, self-esteem, health, motherhood and mindset.