How Carolina Mortarotti Conquered Trichotillomania and Scarcity Thinking with Mind Change
Struggling with a stubborn habit or constant money worries? You’re not alone—and you’re far more powerful than you think. In this episode of the Mind Change Podcast, host Heather McKean interviews Carolina Mortarotti, an Argentine engineer whose logical mind demanded hard science before she would try anything “mind‑body.” Two sessions later her 13‑year trichotillomania was gone, her bank account stopped feeling scarce, and a new purpose was born: translating Mind Change for Spanish speakers.
DISCOVERING MIND CHANGE ON YOUTUBE
While living in Spain, she clicked on a birth-story video and heard Heather mention eliminating labor pain through subconscious work. The idea sounded outrageous—but intriguing enough to order the Mind Change book and start practicing Safe Haven, GPS, and Manifesto exercises.
FROM SKEPTIC TO SUCCESS STORY
Carolina’s first practitioner sessions targeted trichotillomania, a compulsive hair-pulling habit that began at 14. Post-session she noticed something new: a pause long enough to choose. Within weeks the urge disappeared completely—no will-power battles, no relapse.
Key takeaway: Mind Change uses neuro-linguistic tools and memory reconsolidation to remove the need behind a symptom, so the behavior naturally stops.
REWRITING MONEY PROGRAMS
Old inner scripts—“I can’t afford it,” “That course is too expensive”—melted as her self-worth rose. Each investment (Module 1, Module 2, a live retreat) was mirrored by unexpected funds and opportunities, reinforcing a new belief: Life supports me.
COMMUNITY, RETREATS & THE INTERN JOURNEY
Immersing in a Hawaii retreat amplified the work. Surrounded by people taking radical responsibility, she felt “held” and decided to join the year-long intern program, practicing sessions while deepening her skills and building a global support network.
OPENING DOORS FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS
Carolina became a lead reviewer for the forthcoming Spanish second edition of Mind Change. Soon she’ll be one of the first certified Spanish-speaking practitioners, expanding access across Latin America and beyond.
CONCLUSION
Carolina’s story demolishes the myth that logic and spirituality can’t mix. With a clear roadmap and proven neuroscience, even deeply ingrained habits like trichotillomania—and invisible money blocks—can vanish. Ready to harness your own power?
