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The Label Limit: Normalization Can Be a Sinister Trap

 Acceptance isn’t always harmless—it can be a dangerous game with generational consequences. In this episode, Bizzie Gold takes you deep into the psychology, history, and hidden agendas behind normalization—the subtle (and sometimes coordinated) process by which ideas, behaviors, and even harmful patterns become “just the way things are.”From doctors prescribing cigarettes in the 1950s to the quiet shifting of infant developmental milestones, from porn addiction to the “new normal” of 2020—Bizzie unpacks how normalization can hijack your beliefs, prime your brain, and keep you stuck in labels that limit your potential.You’ll also learn why belief is the real gatekeeper of change, how to spot inorganic normalization campaigns, and the critical role of deviance in restoring personal sovereignty. Whether you’ve accepted a medical or mental health label, or you’ve been told “this is just normal now,” this episode will challenge you to break the cycle, reclaim your agency, and rewire your future.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:The definition of normalization and how it shapes culture, policy, and personal behaviorHistorical examples of normalized harm (cigarettes, lobotomies, etc.)The role of media, slogans, and influencer campaigns in manufacturing beliefHow belief dictates what you see as possible—and how it can cap your potentialThe difference between organic and inorganic deviationWhy mental health and medical labels can become self-fulfilling propheciesThree steps to push back against limiting labels and reclaim control of your trajectoryMentioned in This Episode:Historical cigarette ads featuring doctorsThe shifting of infant developmental milestonesUsain Bolt and the psychology of athletic recordsThe “new normal” narrative during COVID-19Break Method’s approach to dismantling labels and rewiring belief systemsLinks & Resources:Learn More about Break MethodGet $200 OFF with code: BGHEAL at Healing SaunaCurious about Peptides for Autoimmune & Chronic Conditions? Check out my full episode on Peptides for Autoimmune Disease HEREAnd don't forget to follow Bizzie on Instagram - Feel free to DM me anytime with questions or topics you'd like to hear on the show:⁠ @bizziegold⁠

The Birth Portal: Why Boundaries, Emotional Resilience & Truth-Telling Matter with Carson Meyer

Carson Meyer joins Decoded to expose the hidden truth about pregnancy, postpartum, and what most couples get disastrously wrong about childbirth. From boundary breakdowns to emotional disconnection, we break down why birth can make or break a relationship—and what it takes to prepare emotionally, physically, and spiritually.Carson shares wisdom from her new book Growing Together, including:The radical importance of postpartum boundaries (and how to enforce them)Why most baby showers are a trapHow emotional trauma shows up in birth outcomesHer hot take on “hands-off” midwifery and birth trauma cover-upsAnd how we can babyproof our relationships before the chaos beginsIf you're pregnant, planning to be, or healing from a past birth—this episode is essential. It’s raw, real, and radically practical.SPECIAL OFFERSHealing Sauna - the best portable, low EMF sauna on the market - get $200 OFF with code: BGHEALMy trusted Peptide Company - easy to order, all virtual doctor intake, premium quality. Have questions? Listen to my full episode on Peptides for Autoimmune Conditions Purchase Growing Together by Carson Meyer

The Peptide Protocol That Reversed My Autoimmune Symptoms

After years of managing lupus with diet and discipline, everything stopped working. I was inflamed, gaining weight, and losing myself—until peptides changed everything. In this episode, I unpack:The peptide stack that reversed my autoimmune symptomsMicrodosing terzepatide + BPC-157 for real healingWhy FDA approval means nothing to meMuscle loss, nausea, and other myths debunkedThe training effect: how peptides help rewire habitsGut repair, hormone balance, and sustainable results💉 Want to start your peptide journey with my full protocol? → elliemd.com/bizziegold🔥 Use code BGHEAL for $200 off Healing Sauna -> https://bit.ly/4mg8Ua1🧠 Ready to rewire your emotional & behavioral patterns? → BreakMethod.com

Emotional Eating: Food Isn’t the Problem - Your Brain Is.

What if your food behaviors had nothing to do with hunger—and everything to do with emotional survival?In this episode, Bizzie Gold exposes how your subconscious uses food as a tool for control, avoidance, and sabotage. From childhood programming to gut-brain dysfunction, she unpacks why some people forget to eat when stressed while others spiral into shame-fueled binge cycles.You’ll learn:How your early food environment shaped your emotional eatingThe difference between self-regulation and co-regulation patternsWhy gut health is the missing link in emotional rewiringWhat neuroscience and clinical research say about gluten, casein, schizophrenia, and panic attacksIf you want true freedom from food loops, you have to change the pattern—not just the plate.👉 Book your Brain Pattern Mapping session at www.breakmethod.com/bpm

The Overwhelm Trap: This is Why You Justify Self-Sabotage

If you've ever felt stuck in overwhelm, dismissed important decisions out of sheer exhaustion, or justified actions you later regretted by saying, "I'm just stressed," this episode will transform your understanding. Today, we're decoding overwhelm as more than just a vague feeling. It's an emotional trap created by cycles of fear, anxiety, and anger. You'll learn exactly why these feelings keep showing up, how to spot your unique emotional addiction cycle, and how subtle shifts in perception and language can stop the spiral before it starts. Using practical analogies and real-life examples, you'll see how overwhelm isn't inevitable. It's a predictable pattern that can be broken. By the end, you'll have the tools to stop justifying behavior with vague terms and start reclaiming control over your emotional landscape.Highlights 00:00 Defining the word “overwhelm” 03:23 What “emotional mud” is hiding05:10 Defining emotions08:05 The emotional addiction cycle13:33 Recognizing your emotional shift17:16 Signs you’re about to self-sabotage20:48 The shame loop after emotional escalation24:10 How emotional state distorts perception29:23 Why rapid-onset emotions block new strategies40:38 Real language of emotional patterns52:30 The “white shag rug” analogy for emotional damage55:27 Relationships can be rewired56:12 Self-deception in every brain pattern57:28 Breaking the cycle is possibleResourcesOrder your copy of Your Brain Is A Filthy Liar HERE.Get YOUR Brain Pattern Map HEREUse code “BGHEAL” for $200 OFF my favorite portable infrared sauna - go to healingsauna.comJoin the Decoded Community HERE for exclusive content, live recordings, and asynchronous learning experiences to go deeper on topics like this episode!FollowBizzie: @bizziegoldBreak Method: @breakmethod