Why Affirmations Aren't Enough

Affirmations are not enough if your nervous system does not feel safe. You can repeat positive statements all day long, yet if your body is still braced for impact, those words won't magically become your truth.
In this episode of the You’re Not the Problem podcast, I share why that happens and how to work with affirmations in a way that actually supports real change.
We will look at the hidden stories that shape your self talk, how those stories formed as brilliant adaptations to your past, and why your body often resists “positive thinking” that feels miles away from your lived experience. You will learn how to choose affirmations that your system can believe, how to move step by step from survival stories to more expansive ones, and how to bring your body into the process instead of trying to change your thoughts in your head alone.
In this video you will learn:
• Why traditional affirmations often fall flat or feel fake
• How adapted beliefs like “I am not enough” or “I have to hustle for my worth” get wired into your nervous system
• A practical model that links thoughts, feelings, actions, habits, and life circumstances
• How to choose affirmations that are believable enough to create new emotions and new behavior
• Simple ways to include your body so affirmations become a felt experience rather than empty words
I write extensively about this mind body approach to change in my new book, You’re Not the Problem: End Overwhelm, Restore Energy, and Make Progress that Lasts. If you want to learn the first steps toward creating real inner safety and rewriting your core stories in a nervous system and trauma informed way, start by downloading a free copy of the book’s Introduction.
Download the free Introduction here:
https://www.lorimontry.com/book-intro

If this episode supported you or sparked your curiosity, share it with someone who needs to hear that they are not the problem, subscribe to the channel, and stay connected to the You’re Not the Problem movement. Your nervous system is not the enemy. It has been trying to protect you, and that is exactly where real change begins.