Do Affirmations Actually Work — Or Are You Just Talking to Yourself? Here's What the Neuroscience Says

Most people who try affirmations either become true believers or dismiss them entirely after a few weeks of feeling nothing. The truth about why affirmations work for some people and fall completely flat for others lives in the neuroscience — specifically in how neuroplasticity actually operates and what conditions are required for repeated positive statements to change the neural pathways running your thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Alex Hristov joins Stacey Chillemi to take the affirmations conversation beyond belief and into biology — what is actually happening in the brain when affirmations work, why they fail when they are delivered at the wrong level or in the wrong conditions, and how to use neuroplasticity deliberately to make personal development changes that actually stick. What he shares will give you the most scientifically grounded and immediately applicable affirmations framework you have encountered. Your brain can change. This episode shows you the conditions that make affirmations one of the tools that actually helps it do so. Looking to boost your confidence and mental health? Visit Alex Hristov's website at for medically-backed tools and strategies to help you achieve your personal best. Become a supporter of this podcast: . Follow The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi for weekly episodes on mindset, wellness, spirituality, and business growth—without burnout. Newsletter & resources: https://substack.com/@staceychillemi Watch & connect: • • Be a guest/sponsor: [email protected] • or Disclaimer: Educational only; not medical, mental-health, or legal advice. © The Advisor with Stacey Chillemi. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices