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What Is BWRT? A Clear, No‑Jargon Guide for First‑Timers


“What Is This Magic?!” (And Why It Isn’t)


The first time I tried BWRT, I caught myself whispering, “What is this magic?!” I still laugh at that, because I regularly hear the same line from clients after their first session. It isn’t magic— it’s neuroscience — but when your body stops auto‑launching panic, anger, or fear at exactly the usual moment, it feels magical.


A Glimpse into a Tranquil Morning

A teacher I work with used to wake at 5 a.m. with a jolt — heart racing before her feet touched the floor. We didn’t dig through her whole history. We picked that moment as our target. We defined “better” as simple, steady breath, and further into the morning coffee without dread, a clear head for the first class. We ran the BWRT sequence while she stayed fully awake and in control. Two weeks later she messaged: “I’m making coffee like a normal person.” That’s the kind of text that makes my day.


A sip of science

Your brain is a prediction machine. It sees a familiar cue: alarm, meeting chime, a certain name in your inbox... and fires the old shortcut faster than you can think it through. BWRT helps the brain swap that shortcut for a better one. Not by reliving everything, but by setting a new prediction for that exact moment. It’s structured, it’s present‑focused, and it’s surprisingly gentle. If you want the official explanation and a 60‑second video, the International BWRT Institute has a clear overview: What is BWRT?


The BWRT moment

In session we choose one target, map the feeling, build a preferred response, and run a step‑by‑step protocol that helps your brain create a new path. You’re attentive. You can keep details private if you want. The structure does the heavy lifting. Afterward we test it, first in the session, then you collect the evidence in real life. Often you notice the difference where it matters: the first breath, the first hello, the first email opened without that drop in your stomach.



"Like someone turned the volume down"

A startup founder shared that after our first session, his initial nervousness on investor calls vanished. He closed a deal the following week. BWRT helped prevent his body from hindering him at the start.




If you’re skimming, here’s the feeling:

What used to trigger you no longer gets through. The first time it happens, it feels surprisingly calm because there’s no surge to manage.


What I say when people ask the usual questions:

  • Do I have to retell my past? No. We can work content‑light.

  • Is this hypnosis? No. You’re fully awake and steering with me.

  • How fast? For a single, clear target, people often notice change in a few sessions. Layered stuff can take longer. We’ll set a scope and measure by what changes in your day.



Another everyday win

A manager in Hong Kong texted after two sessions: “Traffic was ugly and… nothing blew up. Evenings are quieter.” His partner noticed first. I love when change shows up in small domestic moments: a calmer commute, a softer tone at dinner, sleep that actually restores you.



Why I love this work

I’ve sat with so many thoughtful, insightful people who can explain their patterns perfectly and still get hijacked by their body. Talking can give meaning (and I value it). BWRT goes straight at the reflex so your body doesn’t jump first. The mix of both can be powerful.


If this is you:

  • Maybe it’s the 6 a.m. jolt.

  • The mute button in meetings.

  • The snap in traffic you regret before you park.

  • Maybe it’s sleep that won’t stick, or a specific trigger: one name, one place, one chime.

We can target that. We’ll define “better” in small, testable ways and build from there.



Practicalities

Sessions are online via Tencent Meeting (Voov), 50 minutes, with China/HK‑friendly times because many of my clients are expats or work across time zones.


If you like to check credentials, here’s my profile on the International BWRT Institute directory: Aleksandra Durdev — Registered BWRT Practitioner.


If you enjoy the science side, make sure to check out the BWRT Information Brochure by founder Terence Watts: read it online · download the PDF



One last thing

After my first BWRT experience, that “what is this magic?!” feeling wasn’t about tricks. It was about relief: the moment my brain chose a new path before the old pattern could launch. Watching clients find that same space is why I do this.



Curious?

Book a free 20‑minute call.



We’ll see how BWRT can help you through either thereapy or coaching.



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