The Biology of Change
Written by Rita Baki, Human Performance & EQ Consultant
Rita Baki is a certified coach and emotional intelligence specialist who works at the intersection of neuroscience, somatic psychology and emotional resilience.
There’s a lot of grief and frustration when we get stuck in patterns we wish to change. This can mean finding yourself unable to switch mindsets, to form new habits or regulate your emotions. When you feel broken, I’m here to tell you that there’s nothing to “fix.” You’re simply running on old programming.
Why focus on neurological rewiring?
Neuroscience is at times misunderstood as a field that isolates brain activity from our human experiences, reducing emotions, memories and intuitions into mere chemical and biological processes. Yet, the mechanistic nature of our being is no less valid and real. We exist in a system of neurological networks formed by our genetic composition alongside our life experiences. The complexity and beauty of our nervous system exceeds our own ability to understand, leaving us with more questions than answers.
However, what we do know is that neuroplasticity allows the brain to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. Ultimately, this means that we have the opportunity to be intentional in our programming by consciously engaging in new experiences and patterns.
What is multiple brain integration?
So, if rewiring our neurological patterns allows for cognitive and behavioral change, what exactly do we need to rewire? Developed by Marvin Oka and Grant Soosalu, “Multiple Brain Integration” approaches our mind as an interconnected system of three main areas including cognitive, emotional and instinctive.
Consequently, what we experience as distress is treated as an inability to align and regulate these networks. In this sense, instead of seeking to “fix” a broken system, healing becomes rooted in finding internal coherence. Through this work of neurological rewiring, intentional choices create new patterns of activation, gradually strengthening pathways that support regulation, clarity, and adaptive behavior over time.
What does the research say?
Grounding this theory in empirical research, the association between increased well-being and neurological coherence becomes evident. For example, in a recent neuroimaging study, three large-scale brain networks, specifically the Default Mode Network, the Salience Network, and the Frontoparietal Network, showed that neural connectivity is impacted by the way the participants engaged with their environments. Results showed that individuals whose internet use patterns were healthy and regulated showed stronger functional connectivity between brain networks involved in emotional processing and executive control.
Here’s where things can get interesting. Something as simple as regular exercise can help us achieve this neurological level of transformation, as evidenced by a research study combining 20 years of knowledge. In this review, it was concluded that exercise can change both the brain’s size and its processing.
So, what does this mean for you?
Change is possible. It’s biological. It’s intentional. That is not to say that feeling stuck is a product of weak willpower or poor effort. Rather, there are deeper unconscious layers to be explored that have created a physiological imprint on your way of living. Therefore, liberating yourself from old patterns involves understanding your internal processes and tailoring the methods needed to find internal harmony.
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Rita Baki, Human Performance & EQ Consultant
Rita Baki is a certified coach and emotional intelligence specialist who works at the intersection of neuroscience, somatic psychology and emotional resilience. She collaborates with individuals, couples and medical professionals to address the psychological dimensions that influence recovery and quality of life. Rita recognizes that every path to healing is unique, and it was her own inner journey that ignited a passion to help others discover the same path. Her work is anchored in a simple yet powerful philosophy: Meaningful, sustainable change begins with inner alignment.
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