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This week, Angela’s back on her soapbox—and we are here for it. She and Sami take us on a deep (and sometimes hilarious) dive into why vision boards, affirmations, and goal-setting strategies work better when you understand the brain behind them.

Spoiler: it’s not about manifesting magic. It’s about your Reticular Activating System—the part of your brain that filters what you notice based on what you believe. And once you understand how it works, you can start intentionally reprogramming it to support the life you actually want.

💡 What We Talk About:
- What the Reticular Activating System is and why it matters
- How your beliefs shape what you notice (and ignore)
- The real reason vision boards and affirmations can be powerful
- Angela’s “day in the life” exercise—and how it quietly came true

📘 What You’ll Learn:
- How to use neuroscience to support lasting personal growth
- A new approach to goal-setting rooted in identity, not hustle
- Why rewiring your brain starts with repetition, not willpower
- How to start noticing evidence of the life you want—right now

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