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3098: The Nocebo Effect: Are You (Unknowingly) Thinking Your Way to Failure by Nia Shanks

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Episode 3098:
Nia Shanks explores how the nocebo effect, the harmful counterpart to the placebo, shows up in everyday life when we believe negative outcomes into existence. She reveals how self-limiting beliefs, reinforced by fitness myths and personal narratives, can derail progress and offers a mindset shift that empowers lasting change.
Read along with the original article(s) here: https://niashanks.com/nocebo-effect-thinking-your-way-to-failure/
Quotes to ponder:
"Your thoughts and beliefs can act like a nocebo, leading to poorer outcomes simply because you expect them."
"Being told you’re 'broken' or have to train a certain way can plant seeds of doubt that sabotage your progress."
"You are not fragile, and your body is not a ticking time bomb waiting to explode if you move 'wrong.'"
Episode references:
The Nocebo Effect: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6534344/
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