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Releasing the Past for True Healing — Chapter 5 of The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest Welcome to Last Minute Lecture’s chapter summary of The Mountain Is You by Brianna Wiest. In Chapter 5, Wiest explores what it really means to let go of the past, move through emotional pain, and embrace deep, sustainable healing. This isn’t about forgetting or forcing yourself to move on—it's about rebuilding yourself from the inside out with self-compassion and embodied practices. Watch the full chapter summary above and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more expert book breakdowns and practical study guides for healing and growth. The Practice of Letting Go Brianna Wiest reframes “letting go” not as a single moment, but as a daily, ongoing practice. True release isn’t about erasing the past or silencing grief; it’s about patiently building a new life so the past loses its power over you. This chapter dives into how real healing happens with self-compassion, patience, and repe...

Implicit Memory, Emotional Triggers, and Healing in Adult ADD | Chapter 26 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté Welcome to Last Minute Lecture’s summary of Chapter 26 from Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté. This chapter uncovers the powerful role of implicit memory—unconscious emotional imprinting—in shaping the behaviors, emotional reactions, and identity struggles of adults with ADD. Watch the full chapter video below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more trauma-informed psychology guides and in-depth chapter breakdowns: Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more chapter-by-chapter textbook summaries and mental health resources. Implicit Memory: The Hidden Force Shaping Adult ADD Dr. Maté explains that implicit memory stores emotional experiences outside of conscious awareness. Adults with ADD often react intensely—not out of compassion or rational response, but because current situations trigger unresolved emotional wounds from childhood. These reactions—rage, sha...