In this episode of Getting Open, Andrea Miller talks with Alex Howard, founder of the Optimum Health Clinic and author of "It's Not Your Fault". Alex shares his journey through chronic illness, childhood trauma, and the transformative power of inner work. They discuss his RESET method for healing the nervous system and how self-regulation can lead to healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life.

Chapters:
00:51 - Introduction  
03:38 - The psychological impact of chronic illness
09:02 - Can Alex's clinic help you?
12:22 - Alex’s journey through trauma healing
16:01 - Regulating the nervous system and self-esteem
25:46 - Childhood trauma, parental impact, and the concept of responsibility
34:03 - Importance of effort in achieving personal growth
45:06 - The RESET acronym for healing the nervous system
53:18 - How creating an inner state of safety is a "superpower"
01:00:23 - Importance of inner work on relationships and attachment styles
01:03:13 - Alex’s message to the world: "Do the work. You're worth it."

Alex Howard is the founder of the Optimum Health Clinic, a leading integrative medicine clinic specializing in fatigue, supporting patients in over 50 countries. He’s the creator of the "In Therapy with Alex Howard" YouTube series and the Therapeutic Coaching methodology. Alex is also the author of "Decode Your Fatigue" and has organized major online health conferences, including the Fatigue Super Conference and Trauma & Mind Body Super Conference, attended by over 350,000 people.

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