IQ-201: Are You Meditating Too Much? The Hidden Side Effects That Could Be Holding You Back

Is meditation making you feel disconnected from life instead of more at peace? While meditation is widely praised for reducing stress and improving mental clarity, many people unknowingly experience a hidden side effect—a growing sense of isolation and emotional detachment. In this powerful episode, Brandy Gillmore reveals a crucial mind programming mistake that could be sabotaging your mental well-being. She explains how excessive meditation can accidentally reinforce disconnection from relationships, loved ones, and even your sense of purpose. Instead, learn how to rewire your brain for emotional connection, energy, and personal empowerment—while still benefiting from meditation. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ The surprising side effects of meditation that few people talk about ✅ How to use mind programming techniques to create connection instead of disconnection ✅ Why having action-based emotional growth is key to true transformation ✅ A simple shift to help you feel happier, healthier, and more engaged in life If you’ve ever wondered “Why do I feel disconnected after meditating?”, this episode is a must-listen! 🎧 Tune in now to learn how to use meditation correctly—so you can feel peaceful, empowered, and deeply connected to the world around you. 💡 If this episode resonates, please share it with someone who needs to hear it! IMPORTANT NOTE: We understand that some may believe mind-body healing is impossible. Therefore, if you would like to see images of individuals using their minds to relieve pain, you can check out this medical journal. It includes images from some of Brandy's case studies. If you want to learn how to use your mind to heal yourself, you can check out the training on Brandy's website. Each week, Brandy publishes a volunteer episode where she coaches a volunteer to heal themselves using their own mind. In addition, Brandy shares a quick IQ episode (Insights and Questions) where she answers listener questions or delves deeper into insights on working with the mind for healing. Additional links and resources: Click here to begin "Finding the GIFT in Self-Healing™" https://brandygillmore.com/healing Join the FREE Breakthrough 90-Minute "GIFT Mind-Body Healing™ Masterclass" Training: https://brandygillmore.com/gift-mind-body-healing-masterclass The GIFT Method™ Online Video Series: Heal Yourself. Change Your Life. https://brandygillmore.com/gift-method-healing Website: https://brandygillmore.com TEDx Talk: https://brandygillmore.com/tedx Social Media and Additional: Facebook: https://facebook.com/brandy.gillmore/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/brandygillmore/ X ~ (Twitter): https://twitter.com/BrandyGillmore Additional classes and services: Heal & Transform Your Self-Love and Relationships with GIFT Alternative Therapy and Mind-Reprogramming (GIFT ATMR)™:  https://brandygillmore.com/gift-atmr Gillmore Internal Freedom Technique (GIFT)® : https://brandygillmore.com/gillmore-internal-freedom-technique/ Additional Courses: https://brandygillmore.com/courses-workshops VIP Monthly Coaching https://brandygillmore.com/vip-coaching/ Please remember that genuine change and follow through are key for self-healing results. If you struggle with negative thoughts or have a chronic health issue or chronic pain, please do not avoid seeing your doctor. Instead, your goal with self-healing should be to continue to see your doctor as recommended and blow their mind with what you are capable of with your mind and with the power of mind-body healing. Please enjoy this self-healing podcast.