I got to know Charlotte Labee, her supplement brand and the Brain Balance Institute through Charlotte's posts on Instagram. I found them helpful and inspiring. I was unfortunately just in a burnout myself. Because of the inspiring post, I started reading Charlotte Labee's books and taking her online training on burnout. I also found those very helpful. They definitely helped me. After my burnout, I was doing well, but I kept running into residual symptoms, which is why I contacted Brain Balance Institute.

Where my journey to more energy and a symptom-free life began

I was immediately super helped on the phone by Anne Fleur. She was sweet, understanding and nice and thorough. I started a 1-on-1 coaching with Floor. It seemed too good to be true: would 8 sessions really be enough to get change? I can wholeheartedly answer 'Yes' to that question. I learned a lot about how to set my boundaries better and where it comes from that I find that difficult. Together with Floor I really reprogrammed my brain.

It goes much more naturally now, very funny to notice. The best part is that it leaves me with more energy, and that was one of the reasons I turned to Brain Balance. The other reasons were less falling into survival mode and losing weight. The coaching with Floor was very nice: just like all the other people I met at Brain Balance, Floor is very understanding and sweet, she listens well, shifts gears quickly, is very thorough and really got me thinking so I could make changes. Very nice!

The EMD test revealed that my stomach was not functioning properly

At our first meeting, Anne Fleur suggested we also do a EMB test (blood test). Never thought it could be so useful. The test revealed that my stomach was not functioning properly, probably due to long-term stress and the use of too much aspirin. I did recognize it, I was on daily antacids and by now didn't know what I could eat without getting heartburn. Based on the test I received a lot of advice from Anne Fleur, which she could explain in a very clear way. At first I was really skeptical: I had to stop eating lactose, gluten and sugar. My brain thought something of that, haha. Still, I followed all the advice because I wanted to get rid of it. Moreover, Anne Fleur explained to me that, because my stomach did not function properly, I could get less energy from my food and losing weight was also difficult.

Never again on antacids

In addition to nutritional advice, I was advised on supplements. And the result is amazing: my heartburn is almost completely gone. Sometimes I still feel it, but it is negligible. I never take antacids anymore, I don't need them anymore and I can enjoy food again. So very nice! So I am happy to share my story to help other people. I was skeptical, but I have been guided so lovingly and usefully by the team at Brain Balance and Charlotte Labee Supplements and so with very fine results. 

Hypnotherapy for lifting obstructive blockages

Finally, I did another hypnosis session with Amber. During the coaching and also while losing weight, I noticed that I still had blockages I couldn't reach. My survival instinct regularly took over and that did not feel good. I put my body in a stress state which often was not necessary at those moments. Together with Amber I went into my subconscious in a hypnotherapy session to find what was preventing me from letting go. This was also really amazing: in one session everything became clear, I could let go and replace it with other thoughts and behavior. Very beautiful, special and helpful.

I find it so interesting that I am excited to attend the 'Update your Brain Level 1' training . I am looking forward to it! By the way, the therapists never force anything on you. They actively look at whether you can cut down on certain supplements and the coaching is aimed at getting you to do it yourself. Not an advertisement, that's how I experienced it.