#166 Fran Drescher on Why You Need to Put Yourself First | Impact Theory

Published: April 7, 2020, 12:30 p.m.

On this episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, Fran Drescher talks openly about the mistakes she made when first trying to heal, then describes what actually worked. She also details the efforts she makes to trust and take control of her body, discusses what it really means to live in the present moment, and even shares some simple actions anyone can take that kill viruses. \n\nThis episode is brought to you by: \nWHOOP. For 15% off your order, go to https://www.whoop.com and use discount code IT at checkout. \nButcher Box: Go to ButcherBox.com/IMPACT OR enter promo code IMPACT at checkout for $10 off your box. \nFully: Save $50 off the Jarvis standing desk when you visit fully.com/IMPACTTHEORY \nSkillshare: Explore your creativity at skillshare.com/impacttheory for 2 free months of Premium Membership. \n\nSHOW NOTES:\xa0\nUHF is the movie Tom has seen more than any other [0:43] \nWhat is the secret to overcoming trauma? [1:39] \nFran credits her closest friends with helping her deal with her most severe trauma [7:57] \nFran talks about how her dogs have also helped her, and why her dog now is part wolf [12:40] \nFran did make the mistake of trying to be superwoman, and trying to ignore her pain [14:00] \nFran discusses the way emotional trauma lodges itself in specific areas of the body [17:22] \nWhy you have to get comfortable sitting with your pain [20:37] \nBuddhism helped Fran become more present [22:59] \nTime escapes us because we dwell in the future or the past [25:47] \nLook around yourself. Notice where you are. [28:33] \nFran continued her friendship with the woman who was raped in her home [30:33] \nFran talks about how experiencing cancer makes it harder to trust your body [32:16] \nWhy you have to take control of your body, especially in the midst of a pandemic [35:28] \nHonor your body [38:39] Fran discusses common household products that are making us sick [40:08] \nFran explains what grounding is and why it matters [41:10] \nFran talks about simple actions and remedies that kill viruses [44:22] \nLaughter really is the best medicine [45:27] \nFran shares the impact she wants to have on the world [50:47]\xa0\n\nFOLLOW FRAN:\xa0\nINSTAGRAM: https://bit.ly/39x7Ad5\xa0\nFACEBOOK: https://bit.ly/2w4A5Bi\xa0\nTWITTER: https://bit.ly/2Jx6ALO\xa0\n\nAre You Ready for EXTRA Impact?\nIf you\u2019re ready to find true fulfillment, strengthen your focus, and ignite your true potential, the Impact Theory subscription was created just for you.\nWant to transform your health, sharpen your mindset, improve your relationship, or conquer the business world? This is your epicenter of greatness.\xa0\nThis is not for the faint of heart. This is for those who dare to learn obsessively, every day, day after day.\nSubscription Benefits:\n\nUnlock the gates to a treasure trove of wisdom from inspiring guests like Andrew Huberman, Mel Robbins, Hal Elrod, Matthew McConaughey, and many, many, more\n\nNew episodes delivered ad-free\n\nExclusive access to Tom\u2019s AMAs, keynote speeches, and suggestions from his personal reading list\n\nYou\u2019ll also get access to an 5 additional podcasts with hundreds of archived Impact Theory episodes, meticulously curated into themed playlists covering health, mindset, business, relationships, and more:\n\n\nLegendary Mindset: Mindset & Self-Improvement\n\n\nMoney Mindset: Business & Finance\n\n\nRelationship Theory: Relationships\n\n\nHealth Theory: Mental & Physical Health\n\n\nPower Ups: Weekly Doses of Short Motivational Quotes\xa0\n\nSubscribe on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3PCvJaz\nSubscribe on all other platforms (Google Podcasts, Spotify, Castro, Downcast, Overcast, Pocket Casts, Podcast Addict, Podcast Republic, Podkicker, and more) : https://impacttheorynetwork.supercast.com/\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices