Resource Rec: How to Manifest Anything You Want…

I have a confession to make…

I’m a big nerd for resource recs. 

I can spend so many hours, days, weeks, researching topics, modalities, or products that could potentially improve my life or help with an issue I’m facing, so when I finally find something that works, something that touched my heart, or something that made a true impact on me, I’m gonna sing it from the rooftops because there’s a chance it may help someone else. 

So, TL;DR – you’ll see lots of resource recs on my blog because I’m such a nerd for them. 

Today’s resource rec is a podcast episode that I listened to recently and really enjoyed:

#1 Neurosurgeon: How to Manifest Anything You Want & Unlock the Unlimited Power of Your Mind | The Mel Robbins Podcast

Here’s the official summary on the episode:

After listening to this episode, your brain won’t be the same. Today, you are going to learn the science behind manifestation and what steps you need to take to manifest your dream life. In this episode, Mel sits down with the extraordinary Dr. Jim Doty, a Stanford neurosurgeon, neuroscientist, and expert on manifestation and visualization. Together, they dive deep into the science behind creating the life you want. Dr. Doty explains why your negative self-talk is holding you back and how you can reprogram your brain using simple yet powerful tools rooted in neuroscience. This episode is science meets manifestation, as Dr. Doty unpacks how neuroscience proves visualization. It will give you the mindset reset you need to make your brain work for you and to rewire it for success.

Although I’ve definitely used the methods of manifestation and visualization throughout my life and personal growth journey, I wouldn’t say they are staples for me or methods that I’ve ever felt super drawn to (like, say, oracle cards or channeling). 

However! It was the concept of manifesting your dream life that lured me into listening to this episode, because I’m in a kind of limbo when it comes to my work and profession right now, so any guidance and inspiration I can get is very much appreciated. 

What I really enjoyed about this episode was how Dr. Doty explained the science behind manifestation and visualization and how to practice them in a way that genuinely rewires your brain so that you see real results, not just in pursuing your desires but how you feel.

I really loved the thread that Mel and Dr. Doty pulled on in regards to: a lot of times, we are chasing this narrative of money, success, acclaim, and all of these material things because we think they’ll make us happy, but at the core of our desires is actually the need to be seen, heard, connected, and loved. 

There were so many helpful and inspiring insights sprinkled throughout this episode, as well as practical steps to help you manifest, minimize negative self-talk, and release old narratives about yourself that are holding you back. 

I hope you give it a listen and enjoy it as much as I did!