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09/27/2025

Lasting change doesn’t start with willpower—it starts with identity. When you shift from saying “I’m trying to quit” to “I’m the kind of person who…”, you activate powerful new pathways in your brain that make transformation possible.

In this episode of Breaking Free from Within, I share the neuroscience behind identity shifts, why mindset alone isn’t enough, and how reframing who you believe yourself to be can help you break free from old patterns—whether that’s substances, unhealthy coping, or cycles of self-sabotage.

🎧 Why listen? Because this isn’t just theory. Identity shifts are the bridge between where you are now and the aligned life you know is possible. If you’ve been struggling to stick with change, or you’re ready to step into a stronger, more empowered version of yourself, this conversation is for you.

👉 Breaking Free from Within is for seekers, healers, and anyone ready to rise above disconnection and live in alignment with their true self.

💜 Please listen now, and if the episode resonates, hit subscribe and share—it helps this podcast reach more people who need these messages of hope and empowerment.

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09/25/2025

Lasting change doesn’t start with willpower—it starts with identity. When you shift from saying “I’m trying to quit” to “I’m the kind of person who…”, you activate powerful new pathways in your brain that make transformation possible.

In this episode of Breaking Free from Within, I share the neuroscience behind identity shifts, why mindset alone isn’t enough, and how reframing who you believe yourself to be can help you break free from old patterns—whether that’s substances, unhealthy coping, or cycles of self-sabotage.

🎧 Why listen? Because this isn’t just theory. Identity shifts are the bridge between where you are now and the aligned life you know is possible. If you’ve been struggling to stick with change, or you’re ready to step into a stronger, more empowered version of yourself, this conversation is for you.

👉 Breaking Free from Within is for seekers, healers, and anyone ready to rise above disconnection and live in alignment with their true self.

💜 Please listen now, and if the episode resonates, hit subscribe and share—it helps this podcast reach more people who need these messages of hope and empowerment.

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09/19/2025

🎧 New on the pod: Values-Based Recovery — link in bio ✨

Recovery isn’t just about breaking free from old habits—it’s about anchoring into the values that make your life meaningful. In this episode of Breaking Free from Within, I share how living in alignment with your core values gives you direction when triggers arise, motivation when things get tough, and a foundation for lasting change.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of self-sabotage or wondered why willpower alone isn’t enough, this one’s for you. 💙

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09/19/2025

09/15/2025

Recovery isn’t just about stopping a behavior—it’s about building a life that actually feels worth living. 🌱✨

When you anchor your recovery in your values, you’re creating a foundation that’s stronger than willpower. Your values give you direction when cravings hit, clarity when life gets messy, and motivation to keep going even when it’s hard.

That’s why I put together this carousel: 5 reasons to anchor your recovery in your values.
Because when your recovery is aligned with what matters most to you, it becomes not just sustainable… but unshakable. 💙

🎧 Want to go deeper? Check out my latest podcast episode on values-based recovery on Breaking Free from Within. It’s all about how to anchor your healing in what matters most.
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09/15/2025

What happens when you stop saying, “I’m trying to quit” and start saying, “I’m the kind of person who…”?
In this week's article and episode of Breaking Free from Within, with host Prairie Francia explores the power of identity shift in recovery. Instead of focusing only on what you’re resisting, identity-based recovery asks you to step into who you want to become.

Learn how shifting your identity rewires the brain, reduces shame, and strengthens recovery. Become the kind of person who lives in alignment.

09/09/2025

🌱 Recovery isn’t just about what you’re walking away from—it’s about what you’re walking toward. Anchoring your journey in your values gives you direction, strength, and a deeper reason to keep going.

✨ In my new blog, I share how connecting to your “why” can transform the way you experience recovery and help you stay aligned when challenges arise.

👉 Read it here: https://www.alignmentwithprairieyana.com/blog-1/values-based-recovery-anchoring-to-your-why

Learn how values guide recovery, how addiction buries them, and how neuroscience shows that living by your “why” rewires the brain for freedom.

09/04/2025

Most people think habits are about willpower.
But really, it’s about the loop.

👉 Trigger → craving → response → reward.
When you stay unaware, the loop keeps running your life on autopilot.

The moment you see the loop, you gain the power to break it.
Change the response, and you change the outcome.
Every time you do, you’re rewiring your brain for freedom instead of repetition. 🧠✨

This is what I teach inside the Empowered Recovery Curriculum—how to identify your loops, catch them in real time, and build new pathways that actually serve you.

🎧 Listen to Breaking Free from Within
📝 Read my latest article: Rewiring Your Brain: The Science of Change in Recovery
📚 Explore my programs at www.alignmentwithprairieyana.com

08/27/2025

✨ Cravings aren’t just about food or substances—they’re the brain’s way of signaling deeper needs. In my latest blog, Cravings and the Brain: Beyond Food and Substance, I explore how all cravings share the same neurological roots, why they’re tied to emotions and dopamine, and how to decode the messages they carry.

When you start seeing cravings as messengers rather than enemies, you open the door to healing, balance, and true empowerment. 🌱

👉 Read the full blog now: https://www.alignmentwithprairieyana.com/blog-1/cravings-and-the-brain-beyond-food-and-substance

Discover how neuroscience explains cravings, why they mask unmet needs, and how to rewire your brain for recovery, balance, and empowerment.

08/20/2025

🔄 Triggers. Cravings. Old patterns. The cycle can feel endless—but it doesn’t have to define you. Discover how to break free from the habit loop and step into a new rhythm of choice and empowerment in my latest blog.

👉 Read now: https://www.alignmentwithprairieyana.com/blog-1/the-habit-loop-breaking-the-cycle-of-triggers-cravings-and-old-patterns

Discover how neuroscience explains the habit loop of cue, craving, response, reward—and how to rewire your brain for lasting recovery.

08/13/2025

Let’s get honest…
Is food your sustenance—a tool to nourish, ground, and fuel your body?
Or has it quietly become a substance—used to numb, soothe, or escape?

🍫 The late-night cravings
🍷 The emotional eating
🥖 The constant pull toward sugar, carbs, and comfort

They’re not just about hunger.
They’re about habits, dopamine, trauma, and disconnection.
And until we understand the why, we’ll keep feeding a cycle that never actually satisfies.

In my latest episode of Breaking Free From Within,
we’re talking about food, cravings, emotional patterns, and what it means to truly reconnect with your body.

🎧 Tune in now on Apple or Spotify.
You’ll walk away feeling seen, empowered, and ready to shift your relationship with food—once and for all.