Podcasts about Amygdala

Ever wonder why you grab the Ben & Jerry's instead of the salad? Join the life changing Dr. Audrey Schnell as she reveals the surprising role of your amygdala in your daily decisions. This isn't about failure—it's about survival! Learn how to thank your brain's 'protective toddler' and create a new path to success. Prepare for a brain-boosting episode that highlights: Overcoming Self-sabotage, Moving from Stuck to Amazed, while Taking Limiting beliefs to a whole new way of living.

Feeling overwhelmed by mom anxiety, panic spirals or health-related fears when your child is sick? You're not alone and there is a path to peace. In this empowering episode, we explore practical and holistic solutions for anxious moms who want to stay calm, clear and confident, especially when their kids are unwell. Joining me is Dr. Nicole Cain, a naturopathic doctor and mental health expert who turned her own healing journey into a mission to help women break free from anxiety. Together, we unpack the difference between normal mom concern and full-blown panic, how to regulate your nervous system quickly, and the tools you can rely on in the moment like her signature panic pack, homeopathy, and a powerful brain-based technique called amygdala deamplification. You'll also discover why anxious thoughts are not a sign of weakness but a signal that something in your body or story is asking for healing. Whether you are navigating chronic anxiety or simply want to feel more prepared for your next parenting challenge, this episode offers actionable tools, heartfelt encouragement, and a clear reminder that you are not broken and you are not alone. Tune in for a supportive and effective roadmap to calm that will help you feel more like yourself again. Topics Covered In This Episode:: Natural tools for mom anxiety How to calm panic fast Signs of nervous system dysregulation Homeopathic remedies for anxiety Amygdala de-amplification technique Show Notes: Dr. Nicole's Membership Community and Resources Follow @drnicolecain on Instagram Check out her book Panic Proof  Link to the warming vest Dr. Nicole mentioned Watch the Deamplification on Amygdala Deamplification aka Havening How to Build a Panic Pack Take the Free 9 Types of Anxiety Quiz Download the Homeopathy Anxiety Quick Reference PsychANP.org for a directory of naturopathic medicine doctors trained in mental health  Click here to learn more about Dr. Elana Roumell's Doctor Mom Membership, a membership designed for moms who want to be their child's number one health advocate! Click here to learn more about Steph Greunke, RD's Substack Mindset + Metabolism where women can learn how to nourish their bodies, hit their health and body composition goals, and become the most vibrant version of themselves.  Listen to today's episode on our website Nicole Cain, ND, MA, author of acclaimed book Panic Proof, is a leading expert in trauma-informed, and integrative approaches for mental and emotional wellness. With a degree in clinical psychotherapy, training in EMDR, and a license as a Naturopathic Physician in the state of Arizona, her approach to mental health is multidisciplinary: medical, psychological, and holistic.  This Episode's Sponsors  Levels helps you see how food impacts your health with AI-powered food logging, habit tracking, and smarter insights. Add tools like continuous glucose monitors and lab tests for a complete picture of your health. If you've been curious about your own metabolic health, now's the time to start! Levels is offering “Doctor Mom” listeners 2 free months of their annual membership—just head to levels.link/DOCTORMOM  Discover for yourself why Needed is trusted by women's health practitioners and mamas alike to support optimal pregnancy outcomes. Try their 4 Part Complete Nutrition plan which includes a Prenatal Multi, Omega-3, Collagen Protein, and Pre/Probiotic. To get started, head to thisisneeded.com, and use code DOCTORMOM20 for 20% off Needed's Complete Plan! Active Skin Repair is a must-have for everyone to keep themselves and their families healthy and clean.  Keep a bottle in the car to spray your face after removing your mask, a bottle in your medicine cabinet to replace your toxic first aid products, and one in your outdoor pack for whatever life throws at you.  Use code DOCTORMOM to receive 20% off your order + free shipping (with $35 minimum purchase). Visit BLDGActive.com to order. INTRODUCE YOURSELF to Steph and Dr. Elana on Instagram. They can't wait to meet you! @stephgreunke @drelanaroumell Please remember that the views and ideas presented on this podcast are for informational purposes only.  All information presented on this podcast is for informational purposes and not intended to serve as a substitute for the consultation, diagnosis, and/or medical treatment of a healthcare provider. Consult with your healthcare provider before starting any diet, supplement regimen, or to determine the appropriateness of the information shared on this podcast, or if you have any questions regarding your treatment plan.

In this episode, we're going to explore the concept of emotional addiction. Season 4 is all about conscious relationships—with loved ones, partners, family members, friends, colleagues, and perhaps most importantly, with ourselves. The better we know ourselves and the more we understand how this human body computer system that we inhabit works, the more consciously we're able to show up in all aspects of our lives, relationships included. Sources + Resources List (it was too long to include in the show notes, so I dropped the list in a google doc for you)_____Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice.*This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In codependency, the amygdala has direct implications on our behaviors and perceptions. Recognizing and understanding this link empowers us to make healthier choices leading to true freedom. Watch this Conquering Codependency Live Q and A and gain a new Biblical understanding of the amygdala's role in codependency and learn how to cultivate the healthy relationships God has for you! God has timeless truths to help you navigate life and live in freedom as He intended. Join us LIVE on Mondays at 7:30 PM ET where we answer your questions on how to Conquer Codependency God's Way. Do you have a question you would like Aliene to address? We've got you! Just leave your question in the comments below or email questions@treasuredministries.com Don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment if this episode resonates with you! For more information/resources check out the links below: ⇨ Visit the Treasured Ministries Website: https://treasuredministries.com/ ⇨ Join the Treasured Tribe https://treasuredtribe.com/ ⇨ Sign up for our FREE newsletter and get inspiration for your faith journey https://treasuredministries.activehos... ⇨ Donate: https://treasuredministries.com/donate/ ⇨Sign up for retreat https://treasuredministries.com/retreat/ YouTube RETREAT SPECIAL OFFER: Enter coupon code: YouTube50 at check out for an additional $50 off. _____________________ Treasured Ministries provides discipleship, biblical resources, and community for women so they can exchange codependency for God dependency and thrive. For more information visit https://treasuredministries.com ______________________ Aliene Thompson is the president of Treasured Ministries International, the creator of the Nourish Bible Study Method, and the founder of the Treasured Tribe, an online Christian community for women. Her popular series on YouTube, “Conquering Codependency God's Way”, helps women worldwide move from codependency to God dependency so they can live in freedom as God intended. #codependence #conqueringcodependency

If you've heard of brain retraining, you've probably heard of Ashok Gupta. He is the founder of the AIR Neuro Immune Hypothesis which explores the root causes of our symptoms, chronic fatigue, pain, anxiety and more and provides a science-based, true healing. If you've ever been told it's all in your head, you can't heal, or if you feel like you've tried everything without the results you so desperately seek, you need to know about Amygdala and Insula Retraining. It's not all in your head, it's in your brain, and nervous system. Ashok is an internationally renowned Speaker, Filmmaker & Health Practitioner, and founder of the Gupta Program, who has dedicated his life to supporting people through chronic illness, and achieving their potential. You can learn more about him by going to his website: https://guptaprogram.com/ or you can connect with him on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/guptaprogram     Additional Resources:

Sharla's back after a month-long break, sharing a deeply personal story of recovering from decompression sickness caused by a scuba diving trip in the British Virgin Islands. Her rapid brain recovery, thanks to hyperbaric oxygen therapy, inspired this episode on neuroplasticity—the brain's incredible ability to rewire itself. Joined by Robert, Sharla explores how the brain's adaptability can transform your marriage, drawing on therapist Terry Real's framework from his book Us. Learn how to make unconscious patterns conscious, harness emotional “recoil” moments, and act quickly to build new, healthier habits in your relationship. Packed with science, practical tips, and heartfelt insights, this episode will inspire you to tap into your brain's resilience to become the best version of yourself for your partner.What You'll Learn: - How Sharla's cognitive recovery showcases the brain's neuroplasticity. - Terry Real's two-step process for rapid change: making the implicit explicit and using emotional shock to rewire behaviors. - The science of memory reconsolidation and why acting fast after an “aha” moment matters. - Three practical steps to rewire harmful patterns in your marriage, with real-life examples from Sharla and Robert's journey.Try the episode's tips: reflect on an automatic pattern in your marriage, have an honest talk with your partner, and practice a new behavior right away. Share your story or insights on Instagram @masteryourmarriage—we'll repost our favorites! Loved this episode? Leave a 5-star review and share it with someone who'd benefit. Got topic ideas or feedback? Email us at masteryourmarriage@gmail.com.References: Want to dive deeper into neuroplasticity? Check out these resources: - Books: - Doidge, N. (2007). The Brain That Changes Itself. Penguin Books. Inspiring stories of how neuroplasticity transforms lives, perfect for understanding change in relationships. - Hanson, R. (2013). Hardwiring Happiness. Harmony Books. Practical exercises to rewire your brain for positivity and stronger connections. - Ecker, B., Ticic, R., & Hulley, L. (2012). Unlocking the Emotional Brain. Routledge. Explains how emotional insights drive rapid behavioral change. - Siegel, D. J. (2012). The Developing Mind (2nd ed.). Guilford Press. Shows how relationships shape the brain for healthier dynamics. - Scientific Papers: - LeDoux, J. E., & Schiller, D. (2010). “The Human Amygdala and the Control of Fear.” Nature Reviews Neuroscience, 11(11), 761–769. Research on rewiring emotional memories through “recoil” moments. - Nader, K., et al. (2000). “Fear Memories Require Protein Synthesis in the Amygdala for Reconsolidation After Retrieval.” Nature, 406(6797), 722–726. Study on the 4–6 hour window for memory change. - Website: - Coherence Therapy (coherencetherapy.org). Articles and videos on using emotional insights for lasting change, based on Bruce Ecker's work. Find these at your local library, bookstore, or online. Share what you learn with us on Instagram @masteryourmarriage!

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Send us a text- On-Demand Programme Link - https://mailchi.mp/bb2a7b851246/kairos-centreMen's brains are configured very differently when it comes to a response to sex. There are 3 areas to know about - which are over twice the capacity of the female:The Medial Pre-optic Area (MPOA): Is an area of the Hypothalamus that regulates various physiological and behavioural processes. The MPOA is packed with twice as many neurones and density. Since it has a larger capacity in males, this is why males tend to be more visually stimulated and do more 'objectification'.The Third Interstitial nucleus of the Anterior Hypothalamus (INAH 3) - the seat of human sexuality - also contains twice as many neurones in males and occupies a greater volume than females, regardless of age.The Amygdala is also twice as big in males. It is the brain's command and control area. (I call it the 'Smoke alarm in the kitchen which goes off when you burn toast'); the Amygdala detects loss of homeostasis and triggers a 'Fight/Fight/Freeze' protective response in the Limbic brain.All of these processes are reactive to testosterone. Remember that Testosterone is (on average) 20 times more in males than in females. Sex Hormone Binding Globulin (SHBG) binds and carries/transports sex hormones like Oestrogen, Testosterone and Androgens to the organs where they are needed. Therefore regulating the proportion of sex hormones that are available to the body. Different events (like a disease process) can cause SHBG levels to rise and become too high or too low. Women have 13 times more SHBG than men.Essentially, a mismatch between males and females (in the working of the brain) during sex. Listen to the rest of the audio to piece together how this all impacts the personality of the sexes during hook ups and arousal.Get some help from The Kairos Centre. See what you cannot see. Begin to change that which you begin to better understand.Here is my fund raising page. Help someone access the Recovery Programme: https://igg.me/at/ThekairosCentreGet the help you need: bit.ly/pornaddictionhelpWorld's first Online Sex, Porn, Love Addiction video-on-demand Recovery Programme. Gary McFarlane (BA, LLM, Dip, Certs), Accredited EMDR Practitioner.Episode Keywords: Sex Addiction | Porn Addiction | Love Addiction | Porn Causes | Recover from Addiction | Self-Soothing Behaviors | Childhood Trauma | Inner Child work | Childhood Development and Addiction bullying | Porn Addiction Recovery | Abuse | Sexual Abuse | Sex Addiction Recovery | Domestic Violence | Family Conflict | Overcoming Porn addiction | Porn Addiction Side effects | Porn Addiction Symptoms | Emotional Neglect | Quit Porn Addiction | Peer Pressure | Performance Pressure | Separation | Divorce | Fear | Anxiety | Stress | Mental Health and Addiction | Dissociation | Anger | Husband has porn | Recovery Program | 12 Steps Program | EMDR | Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing | Compulsive Behavior | Trauma Healing | Neuroplasticity | Online Therapy | The Kairos Centre | Neuroscience of Addiction | Porn Addiction Help | Sex Addiction Recovery Program | Authentic Self Discovery | Compulsive Behaviors | Intimacy Issues | Sexual Dysfunction | Obsessive Thoughts | Fantasy Escape | Codependency | Shame in Addiction | Guilt in Addiction | Addiction in Relationship | Infidelity | Therapy for Addiction | Objectification | Hypersexualization | Pornography Industry | Attachment Styles | Sexual Compulsivity | Behavioral Therapy | Relapse Prevention | Emotional Regulation | Self-Discovery | Healing Journeys | Personal Growth | Intimacy Building | Healthy Relationsh

In dieser Folge teilt die Psychokardiologin Frau Dr. Suvi Pedroso ihr umfangreiches Wissen mit uns. Sie hat Antworten auf Fragen wie z.B. :Wie gefährlich ist ein hoher Pulsschlag? Mit welchen drei Säulen kann ich meine Herzgesundheit verbessern?Was weiß die Psychokardiologie über die Zusammenhängen von mentaler Gesundheit und Herzgesundheit?Wie sieht ein Broken-Heart-Syndrom im Ultraschall aus?Was ist bei Frauen anders?Was hat die Amygdala mit dem Knochenmark zu tun?Woran erkenne ich ein schwaches Herz?Wann sollte ich zur Kardiologin bzw. zum Kardiologen?u.v.m. Dr. med. Suvi Pedroso ist Fachärztin für Innere Medizin und Kardiologie, Notfallmedizin und Hypertensiologin DHL®. Darüber hinaus arbeitet sie auch als Psychokardiologin in Bonn und hat einen Schwerpunkt für Gendermedizin. Von 2004-2005 war sie für ein Entwicklungshilfe-Projekt im östlichen Regenwald Guatemalas.Diese Folge kannst du dir auch auf YouTube ansehen. Shownotes:Praxis von Frau Dr. Pedroso: https://www.kardiologie-poppelsdorf.de/ mit dem erwähnten Blogbeitrag mit der Mediteranen Ernährung: https://www.kardiologie-poppelsdorf.de/blog?tx_newslist_newslist[action]=show&tx_newslist_newslist[controller]=NewsList&tx_newslist_newslist[newsList]=8&cHash=27210bbc460e5bf4eb38be889d4b3f06Artikel der American Heart Association: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33486973/  Herzkarte von Coachingcard: https://coachingcard.de/products/hert Erwähnte Podcastfolge #42 aus der Notaufnahme: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hXSBDjn9FaN8ppWxQb4kQ?si=YbeJtfVMQXqH2T7LUX7XgA Buchtipp: „Gesundheitsrisiko: weiblich: Warum Frauen von der Medizin falsch verstanden und schlechter behandelt werden“ von Dr. med. Werner Barthens“: https://amzn.eu/d/i3Pj5DeBuchtipp: „Unsichtbare Frauen: Wie eine von Daten beherrschte Welt die Hälfte der Bevölkerung ignoriert“  von Caroline Criado-Perez:  https://amzn.eu/d/c0eiu6wFinde den für dich passenden ⁠⁠⁠⁠Neuro-Coach®⁠⁠⁠ im ⁠⁠Neuro-Coach®-Finder⁠⁠Ausbildung zum ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Neuro-Coach®⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ bzw. Weiterbildung zum ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠EMDR-basierten Neuro-Coach⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Werde Mitglied in der ⁠⁠⁠Coach Connection Community⁠⁠⁠Fachbuch mit allen Wirksamkeitsstudien zu EMDR: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠„EMDR Therapie psychotraumatischer Belastungssyndrome“⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links zu meinen Büchern*: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠„Erfolg durch Positionierung“⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠„Coach, your Marketing“⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ und ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠„Mama meditiert“⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ und dem eBooK ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠„Let´s talk about Sex - Workbook für Coaches und Therapeut*innen“⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Folge mir gerne auf ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ oder ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Link zu ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tanjas Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vereinbare gerne ein kostenloses Weiterbildungsgespräch mit mir: 0170/76 000 345.Link zum ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Impressum⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ von Tanja KleinIch nehme am Partnerprogramm von Amazon teil. Solltest Du eines der verlinkten Bücher darüber kaufen, bekomme ich eine kleine Provision. Diese wird zu 100% für meine ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pro-Bono-Coachings ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠verwendet. 

I do love Germany's DJ Koze, and ranked both his previous long form behemoths, Amygdala (2013) and Knock Knock (2018) as my second best albums of those respective years. The same cannot be said for his third. A beautifully produced and effortlessly classy affair, that is almost never compelling, sadly.

Episode #367 of BGMania: A Video Game Music Podcast. This week on the show, Bryan and Bedroth from RPGera get distracted from the main quest by heading down those roads less traveled to explore some mini-games, side missions, optional bosses, and whatever else catches our eye off the beaten path! Email the show at bgmaniapodcast@gmail.com with requests for upcoming episodes, questions, feedback, comments, concerns, or whatever you want! Special thanks to our Executive Producers: Jexak, Xancu, & Jeff. EPISODE PLAYLIST AND CREDITS Waukeens Promenade from Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn [Michael Hoenig, 2000] Back on Path from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt [Mikolai Stroinski & Marcin Przybyłowicz, 2015] Koi no Disco Queen from Yakuza 0 [Hidenori Shoji feat. Ryosuke Horii, 2015] Blitz Off from Final Fantasy X [Masashi Hamauzu, 2001] Church Music from South Park: The Stick of Truth [Jamie Dunlap, 2014] Hudson's Marriage from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild [Manaka Kataoka, Yasuaki Iwata & Hajime Wakai, 2017] Breath of Monsters from Fantasy Life [Nobuo Uematsu, 2012] Amygdala from Bloodborne [Ryan Amon, Tsukasa Saitoh, Michael Wandmacher, Yuka Kitamura, Cris Velasco & Nobuyoshi Suzuki, 2015] Medusa from Assassin's Creed Odyssey [The Flight, 2018] Valkyries from God of War [Bear McCreary, 2018] Cinco de Chocobo from Final Fantasy VII [Nobuo Uematsu, 1997] The Dave D. Taylor Blues from Doom II [Bobby Prince, 1994] Battle with Magus from Chrono Trigger [Yasunori Mitsuda, 1995] Seabird from Marvel's Spider-Man 2 [Alessi Brothers, 1977/2023] SUPPORT US Patreon: https://patreon.com/rpgera Thanks to our Patrons: Jexak, Xancu, Prof-Jeff, and Adam CONTACT US Website: https://rpgera.com Discord: https://discord.gg/cC73Heu Twitch: https://twitch.tv/therpgera Twitter: https://twitter.com/OriginalLDG Instagram: https://instagram.com/bryan.ldg/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/leveldowngaming RPGERA PODCAST NETWORK Very Good Music: A VGM Podcast Listening Religiously

Send us a textThis week on Outside Insights, I sit down with Dr. Wes Bowman — a man whose path was anything but linear. Labeled in grade school. Flunked out of college — three times. Built a successful practice by learning to turn shame and failure into the fuel for a meaningful life.Wes is a career psychologist, the Director of the Delaware Family Center, and someone who's spent decades helping people reframe their reality — and find their way forward.In this conversation, we get into:Why thoughts literally create your own realityHow stress hijacks your brain — and how to get it backWhat happens when we stop running from anxiety and start learning from itThe power of saying “no” without guiltWhy embracing change may be the only path to peaceWe talk about the “United States of Amygdala” — Wes' term for the overactive, overstimulated mental state most of us live in without even realizing it. And we explore how to manage that reality with science, presence, and practical tools.There are no quick fixes here. But if you're willing to sit with it, this episode will give you something more valuable: perspective.Listen to the full conversation HERE.Until next time, friends,ChrisP.S. One quote that Wes shared—and that I keep coming back to—is from Gary Emery's book Rapid Relief from Emotional Distress:“In your mind, via your thoughts, you create your own separate reality.”It's simple. It's unsettling. And it's also a roadmap.If this conversation resonates, forward it to a friend or colleague. Insight is meant to be shared.

Clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist Dr. Kate Truitt shares the powerful science behind telling your story as a method of healing from traumatic events. To access Dr. Truitt’s “CPR for the Amygdala” exercises, including mindful touch and cognitive distractions, visit Dr. Truitt’s YouTube channel or the free resources section at www.drkatetruitt.com. Her memoir “Keep Breathing: A Psychologist’s Intimate Journey Through Loss, Trauma, and Rediscovering Life” is available now. If you would like to reach out to the Betrayal Team, email us at betrayalpod@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram at @betrayalpod See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Freedom from Anger. Bible Reference: James 1.19-21.Series: Freedom.

Self-care podcast exploring Stress Physiology and The Amygdala, Exploring Individual Stressors & Herbal Allies That Support Stress with Dr. Erin Stokes, ND.   TOPICS:: ** Stress Physiology and The Amygdala (09:44). ** Exploring Individual Stressors (22:48). ** Herbal Allies That Support Stress (30:11).   NOTES:: Show notes: amberapproved.ca/podcast/562 Leave me a review at amberapproved.ca/review Email me at info@amberapproved.ca   SHOW LINKS: Click below to schedule a 30 minute Complimentary Body Freedom Consultation https://amberapproved.ca/body-freedom-consultation/  Take my free Emotional Eating Quiz here: http://amberapproved.ca/emotional-eating-quiz Listen to Episode 291 about what it's like to work with me here: http://amberapproved.ca/podcast/291/ Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/amberromaniuk Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@amberromaniuk/  ABOUT MY GUEST: Dr. Erin Stokes, ND As a Naturopathic Doctor who has been on the forefront of innovative education for over 20 years, Dr. Erin Stokes is passionate about people transforming their lives through the healing power of plants.   Erin received her Naturopathic Doctor degree from Bastyr University in 2001, and remains true to the primary principles of naturopathic medicine - the healing power of nature, treating the whole person, and doctor as teacher.   Dr. Erin Stokes realized her passion and skill for education early in her career.  Shortly after launching her naturopathic practice in Boulder, Colorado, she became an instructor at Southwest Acupuncture College.  She also worked as a Lead Practitioner at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy providing one-on-one integrative health consultations.   Through her different roles as Director of Education and Medical Director over the last 13 years, Dr. Erin has emerged as a media spokesperson, with a unique ability to translate technical knowledge, combined with an engaging personal style.    As Medical Director at WishGarden,  Dr. Erin Stokes is energized about finding new and effective ways to help share the power of herbalism to improve people's lives and is a frequent podcast and TV guest.   Follow Dr. Erin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinstokesnd/  WishGarden Herbs Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wishgardenherbs/    MY PARTNERS: WishGarden Herbs isn't just making products, they're revolutionizing everyday health care with Radical Herbal Remedies. Woman-owned and family-run since 1979, WishGarden's mission is clear: empower people to own their health by crafting liquid herbal extracts for those real-life moments when you need a swift kick of nature to rebalance and revitalize. For over 40 years, WishGarden has used only the highest-quality, organic & sustainably sourced herbs to create formulas that work. Discover the natural power of their legendary blends using code NOSUGARCOATING for 20 percent off your order. Crafted for rapid absorption, WishGarden's remedies provide swift and potent benefits that you'll feel in minutes. With no fillers, gums, binders, or sugars, they harness the full strength of botanicals in their purest and most effective form.    Simply add your formula to a few ounces of your favorite drink—whether that's water, juice, tea, or a mocktail. Own your health, drink your herbs.    SAVE 20% OFF YOUR ORDER: Go to WishGardenHerbs.com/NoSugarcoating or use code NOSUGARCOATING for 20 percent off your order.  ENTER THE GIVEAWAY: And WishGarden has a special deal for No Sugarcoating listeners. Enter to win one of 20 free 2 ounce herbal blends of your choice. Go to WishGarden.com/NoSugarcoating for details and to enter.

"Duuu duddu du duddududududu, don‘t worry be happy…!" Es kann dieses Lied sein, eine bestimmte Situation, eine kleine Geschichte, Erinnerungen an Mutti, die Kuchen backt, Papa, der eine Geschichte vorliest…, es kann ein Fantasiewald, ein Konzert des Lieblingskomponisten, ein besonderer Film oder eine ausgedachte Phantasy-Welt mit dem schärfsten Helden ever sein. Alles kann ein imaginärer Happy Place sein. Viele von uns leiden unter der so genannten Free Floating Anxiety. Eine frei schwebende Angst, deren Ursache wir gar nicht genau zuordnen können. Krisen, verrückt gewordene Politiker, Wirtschaftskrise, Einsamkeit oder wirtschaftliche Engpässe – alles kann dazu führen, dass wir so ein diffuses Angstgefühl haben. Als Gegenmittel hilft da der Happy Place. Wenn Angst aufkommt, übernimmt das limbische System, insbesondere die Amygdala, die Kontrolle. Es aktiviert den „Fight-or-Flight“-Modus, um uns vor vermeintlichen Gefahren zu schützen. In diesem Zustand fällt es dem präfrontalen Kortex – dem Teil des Gehirns, der für bewusste Entscheidungen und Imagination zuständig ist – schwer, sich durchzusetzen. Der Zugang zum „Happy Place“ wird blockiert, weil der Körper glaubt, dass wir uns in akuter Gefahr befinden. Wie kann man den Zugang zum "Happy Place" erleichtern? Durch regelmäßiges Training: Wenn man in entspannten Momenten den gedanklichen Zugang zu seinem imaginären „Happy Place“ übt, kann das Gehirn diese Verbindung schneller herstellen, wenn es drauf ankommt. Übrigens: Euer Happy Place muss nicht immer super ernst oder tiefgründig sein, oft hilft auch einfach Humor und Quatsch - je absurder, umso besser! Wie das funktioniert, werden wir Euch in dieser Folge erzählen! Wir wünschen Euch einen "Happy Sunday", Annika + Tilly

Brain Energy and metabolism appear to play critical roles in the development and treatment of psychiatric disorders like bipolar disorder, depression, and schizophrenia. And emerging research suggests that our gene expression influences how our brain uses energy, thus linking the fields of genetics and metabolism.In this episode, Dr. Harry Pantazopoulos, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, joins Dr. Bret Scher to discuss fascinating new research into the relationship between gene expression and metabolism in serious mental illness.Dr. Pantazopoulos' study reveals a fascinating insight: while metabolic dysfunction is a common feature of serious mental illnesses, each condition exhibits its own distinct patterns of altered gene expression that impacts metabolic function. This suggests that the underlying metabolic dysfunction in mental illness arises through different mechanisms unique to each disorder.In this interview you will learn: The benefits of studying metabolic function and gene expression of the amygdala Which genes show altered expression in each mental illness, and how these changes affect metabolism How shifting the brain's energy source from glucose to ketones could offer a promising way to address changes in metabolic gene expression How these study findings could translate to targeted clinical careAlthough these findings are not yet ready to directly influence clinical psychiatric care models, they provide a critical foundation for future research aimed at tailoring metabolic therapies to the unique needs of each individual.Expert Featured:Harry Pantazopoulos, MDLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harry-pantazopoulos-04460413/X: @HarryPantazopo1Studies Mentioned:Transcriptomic Analysis of the Amygdala in Subjects with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder Reveals Differentially Altered Metabolic PathwaysDifferentially Altered Metabolic Pathways in the Amygdala of Subjects with Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder and Major Depressive DisorderCMEs Mentioned:Managing Major Mental Illness with Dietary Change: The New Science of HopeBrain Energy: The Metabolic Theory of Mental IllnessFollow our channel for more information and education from Bret Scher, MD, FACC, including interviews with leading experts in Metabolic Psychiatry.Learn more about metabolic psychiatry and find helpful resources at https://metabolicmind.org/About us:Metabolic Mind is a non-profit initiative of Baszucki Group working to transform the study and treatment of mental disorders by exploring the connection between metabolism and brain health. We leverage the science of metabolic psychiatry and personal stories to offer education, community, and hope to people struggling with mental health challenges and those who care for them.Our channel is for informational purposes only. We are not providing individual or group medical or healthcare advice nor establishing a provider-patient relationship. Many of the interventions we discuss can have dramatic or potentially dangerous effects if done without proper supervision. Consult your healthcare provider before changing your lifestyle or medications.

This episode is sponsored by Mini Minds Matter. Find out more here: https://www.minimindsmatter.org.uk/ Neuroscience plays such a crucial role in understanding child development, principally in regard to brain growth, mental health, and emotional wellbeing. As children navigate their formative years, knowledge of brain function and neuroplasticity can inform practices that promote healthy development. In the article and podcast episode we explore these aspects, including the roles of key brain areas, and their implications for early years settings, along with mindfulness practices that can enhance children's development. Read Mandy's article here: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/understanding-neuroscience-in-early-childhood/ If you enjoyed this episode you might also want to listen to and read: ‘It's not time out, it's time in' for both of us: Co- and self-regulation, by Julie Robinson and Charlotte Hannah: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/its-not-time-out-its-time-in-for-both-of-us/ Self-regulation, co-regulation and mental health, by Dr Mine Conkbayir: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/self-regulation-co-regulation-and-mental-health/ Should we punish and reward children's behaviour? By Samantha Dholakia: https://thevoiceofearlychildhood.com/should-we-punish-and-reward-childrens-behaviour/ Episode break down: 00:00 – Introduction 06:00 – Creating a neuroscientific approach for young children 08:00 – Three parts of the brain linked to dinosaurs 08:30 – ‘Calmasaurus': Pre-frontal cortex 09:30 – ‘Activeasaurus': Amygdala 10:30 – ‘Helpfulasaurus': Hippocampus 11:00 – Bringing knowledge and disciplines together 13:00 – ‘Mini mindful moments' 14:30 – Nappy time as a neurological ‘Mini mindful moment' 16:00 – Regular caring touch building strong neural pathways 18:00 – Calm touch movements 20:00 – Being more mindful in every day routines and activities 21:00 – Aromatherapy and play-dough 23:00 – Slowing down and not filling every minute of every day 26:00 – Involving parents in ‘Mini mindful moments' 28:30 – Forming secure attachments For more episodes and articles visit The Voice of Early Childhood website: https://www.thevoiceofearlychildhood.com

In this episode, Dr. Alok Trivedi—also known as "Dr. Rewire"—joins Eric Worre to reveal how entrepreneurs can reprogram their brain for peak performance. With over 27 years of research and 92 techniques, he's helped CEOs, athletes, and NETWORK MARKETING professionals break through self-sabotage, rewire their beliefs, and achieve massive success. Listen in to discover how to overcome limiting patterns, rewire your habits, and unlock your full potential.  TimeStamps    [00:01:00] - Dr. Trivedi's Approach-  Dr. Trivedi discusses his unique approach to rewiring the brain using 92 different techniques, focusing on transforming health, wealth, and relationships.   [00:05:55]- The Anatomy of the Belief- Dr. Trivedi talks about how he was able to rewire his brain and know helps other people do the same to achieve their own goals.    [00:12:26]- The Process of Change- Dr. Trivedi walks Eric through his process of rewiring by starting figuring out your Brain DNA code and how you process information.    [00:17:00]- Emotions that can Prevent Growth- Dr. Trivedi talks about the importance of emotional control and balance in life, using his rewiring techniques to help individuals manage their emotions and achieve a more stable life.   [00:28:15]- Conscious and Subconscious Mind- Eric and Dr. Trivedi deep dive into the conscious and subconscious mind and the importance of identifying values to help you move towards your goals.    [00:38:00]-Postive Trauma- Eric shares how a compliments can trigger selfsabotage and can become a positive trauma if we are not truly where we want to be.    [00:41:43]-We are the Creator of Resistance-  Dr. Trivedi discusses how our biggest challenge is being driven by the rewards on the outside instead of the internal rewards of self improvement.    [00:45:17]- Unshakable Mind, Body, Sleep, and Wealth - Dr. Trivedi elaborates on how balancing the brain not only affects health but also influences one's perspective on life and success.    [00:52:30]- Rewiring Your Team- The growth doesn't have to stop with yourself but it can spread to your team by each person identifying their values.    [00:58:51]- Find New Challenges-  Dr. Trivedi talks about finding what you love then increasing the challenge in it will help from your Amygdala.    [01:03:30]- Grounding Your Mind- Dr. Trivedi and Eric walk us though his daily routine on how he grounds he talks about his mind and body to achieve his goal everyday.  [01:19:50]- Conclusion and Takeaways- The podcast concludes with Dr. Trivedi summarizing the key points about the impact of rewiring the brain, and how his techniques can be applied to various aspects of life including business, health, and personal growth. Your Next Steps:   Join Eric's Daily Coaching and training at: https://goproinsider.com/   Purchase tickets to Go Pro Xperience 2025: https://gopro2025.com/gpx25   Get more likes and comments with engaging, unique posts written by AI in a click & access the AI version of the #1 Network Marketing expert, Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/nmproai-pc   Hire Eric- Get best-in-class Network Marketing Advice with Eric Worre: https://nmpro.link/hireeric-pc   For the latest news and insights from the world of Network Marketing visit: https://nmpro.link/yt-subscribe   Questions or Comments?  Do you have questions you would like me to answer in future podcasts or comments on the show you'd like to share?  Email me at podcast@networkmarketingpro.com https://www.wiredforwealthbook.com/book-presell-page1682204918807  

Distinguished psychologist and neuroscientist Dr. Kate Truitt takes her expert hat off and lets her hair down in today's candid conversation with Sarah. The bestselling author of Healing in Your Hands and the new title Keep Beathing lays bare her personal odyssey through loss and trauma as well as the key to her renewal- the realization that she wasn't the problem; her brain was. Wired from years of trauma to keep her ‘safe', “Amy the Amygdala” was actually keeping her caught in a cycle of negative, intrusive thoughts. Listen to Sarah and Dr. Kate talk about the tenacity of that cycle and how to break it. Two phoenixes in their own right, Sarah and Dr Kate get raw and real, inviting all cycle breakers to join their odyssey (Thanks to Dr. Kate, we now know that a group of phoenixes is called an odyssey!). Learn more at www.DrKateTruitt.com  

Dr. Bill Kanasky, Jr. talks about the psychological concept of amygdala hijack, which is the fight or flight reaction, and whether to induce amygdala hijack in the plaintiff or plaintiff's expert at deposition. Bill discusses the considerations and situations in which defense counsel should and should not employ this approach and some ideas on how and when to do so: 1) Start the deposition with a surprise such as asking about a sensitive aspect of the case and apply pressure, something that you might have originally planned to do later in the deposition. This can induce a fight or flight reaction.  2) Properly use verbal and non-verbal emotion such as tone of voice, smirks, eye rolls, etc. when not getting the answer you want and then repeating questions. Amygdala hijack (fight or flight) is a neurochemical reaction that lasts inside the witness's system for 3-5 hours and gives you a distinct advantage.  3) Use your best exhibits early and don't wait until later in the deposition.

In this episode of the Productivity Smarts podcast, Gerald J. Leonard sits down with Karden Rabin, co-author of The Secret Language of the Body. Karden takes us on his journey from massage therapist to exploring the psychological factors behind chronic pain. He introduces powerful somatic practices like the "view-breath" and "cross-crawl" to manage stress and improve productivity. The conversation delves into the science of how physical movement can regulate emotions, enhance cognitive function, and reset our day, especially during stressful times. Gerald shares his personal experience using movement as a tool for boosting brain function, from simple actions like drinking water to doing cross-crawls. Together, they emphasize the importance of body awareness and motor rhythm in managing stress and maintaining a balanced, healthy life. Ready to take control of your stress and improve your productivity? Tune in to this episode and begin your journey toward greater well-being today! What We Discuss [00:02:01] - Introduction to Karden Rabin [00:08:09] - Discovery of healing back pain [00:09:24] - Psychological correlates of pain [00:12:53] - Signs and impact of an unregulated nervous system [00:17:45] - Connection between mind and body [00:21:17] - Amygdala hijack concept [00:23:32] - Kinesiology and movement [00:26:35] - The view-breath technique [00:27:47] - Feeling body energy [00:28:59] - Cross-crawl movement [00:29:32] - The power of cross-crawls [00:30:08] - Emotional and cognitive regulation [00:31:10] - Physical vs. verbal processing [00:33:38] - Book recommendations and resources [00:36:21] - Closing remarks Notable Quotes [00:08:09] "Are you an overachiever? Are you type A? Are you a perfectionist? Do you put everyone's needs before your own? Do you repress most of your feelings? It started with a personality diagnosis, and I'd never seen anything like that before." — Karden Rabin [00:14:15] "Most people learn skills to become more efficient and get more done, but they don't use the benefits of that efficiency to seize back time for themselves. They just use the time to demand more output from themselves, and they are 1000% complicit in their own exploitation." — Karden Rabin [00:21:11] "Regulation gives you the ability to really think clearly and focus on what matters. All of our functional MRI measurements show that under stress or trauma, your higher executive functions start to shut down, and your old lizard survival brain turns on." — Karden Rabin [00:26:35] "When you physically stimulate a nerve, you create electrical activity in that nerve, and it sends good messages." — Karden Rabin Our Guest Karden Rabin is a co-author of The Secret Language of the Body, a guide to connecting with one's body and mind. In collaboration with Jennifer Mann, Karden explores how habitual patterns in response to stress can lead to mental and physical health issues. The book invites readers to experience their body, sensations, and emotions more consciously, offering science-based insights and practical techniques for healing and self-care. Karden's work emphasizes nurturing a balanced relationship with the organism we inhabit, moving beyond mere survival. Karden Rabin Website - https://www.kardenrabin.com/ Books - The Secret Language of the Body: Regulate Your Nervous System, Heal Your Body, Free Your Mind Productivity Smarts Podcast Website - productivitysmartspodcast.com Gerald J. Leonard Website - geraldjleonard.com Turnberry Premiere website - turnberrypremiere.com Scheduler - vcita.com/v/geraldjleonard Kiva is a loan, not a donation, allowing you to cycle your money and create a personal impact worldwide. https://www.kiva.org/lender/topmindshelpingtopminds  

Haley and Jillian talk about the recent fires in LA and what this means for our collective future. Then Jillian talks about the nail biting story of Alex Honnold and his historic free solo climb of El Capitan, and Haley talks about the Sierra Nevada Yellow-Legged Frog for conservation corner. Sources: Free Solo, 2018, National Geographic Exclusive: Alex Honnold Completes the Most Dangerous Free-Solo Ascent Ever, Mark Synnott, National Geographic Alex Honnold, Wikipedia Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

In this episode, I talk with Anna Housley Juster, an expert in early childhood education, psychology, and clinical social work. Anna has done incredible things in her career, including serving as a content director for Sesame Street. She recently published a children's book called How to Train Your Amygdala that explains how this part of the brain works in a fun, engaging way.   Our conversation covers the brain-body connection, practical ways to help children practice mindfulness and breathing, and the critical importance of play. Anna shares tips for implementing playful activities into your daily routine, even if you only have 10 minutes to spare. Learn how to help your child - and yourself - better understand and manage the brain's threat response system.   Get full show notes, transcript, and more information here: https://planningplaytime.com/92

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Send us a text- On-Demand Programme Link - https://mailchi.mp/bb2a7b851246/kairos-centreTriggers are a clue to our dissociated Traumas - So says Carolyn Spring in Part 2 of her article on Managing Triggers: https://www.carolynspring.com/blog/we-have-two-choices-when-triggered/The past events that we want to avoid thinking about or confronting, may be the very things that we need to go after and change. That sounds like hard work and painful - to me. Yet - it may be worth it people!Triggers can signpost us to unresolved issues that have set up 'avoidance'. They are possible pointers to where some key work awaits your attention.Triggers are in fact useful guides. "Are you kidding Gary? They don't feel like that". Prove it.They may be our brain's best attempt to keep us safe by giving us maximum warning time to get ready to respond. Over the years, a maladaptive pattern of responding, has been established by use of the compulsive pattern of behaviours. That has become the normative response to quell the uncomfortable feelings and emotions.Tell me more. Well - let's sit down and chat with the Amygdala (a part of the brain). Try to persuade it to tone down the response of its 'smoke alarm' warning siren. Maybe it will listen - or not!You definitely hear me cough, cough, coughing and spluttering, trying to get your attention - that the Amygdale ain't listening to you! Definitely rebellion in the ranks.It thinks it knows better than you and ain't gonna change any time soon. It will threaten to go on strike first. You'll have an even bigger problem.So, what are you gonna do after you stop beating it up? It's best endeavours to protect you, have gone awry. Let The Kairos Centre teach you more about Carolyn Spring's clever and creative ways to turn down the sensitivity of the Amygdala; and even turn off aspects of it.Give a little to my fund raising page here, to help someone access the Recovery Programme: https://igg.me/at/ThekairosCentreGet the help you need: bit.ly/pornaddictionhelpThe Kairos Centre created one of the world's first comprehensive Online Webinar Sex, Porn, Love Addiction video-on-demand Recovery Programme; discover the real, authentic you. email info@kairos-centre.comNow launched: A Video-on-Demand Online Course (for Singles, Couples/Marrieds/Partners) Access here - https://www.kairos-centre.com/changement-on-demand/Gary McFarlane (BA, LLM, Dip, Certs), Accredited EMDR Practitioner.Episode Keywords: Sex Addiction | Porn Addiction | Love Addiction | Root Causes | Brain Impact | Self-Soothing Behaviors | Family Conflict | Emotional Neglect | Peer Pressure | Performance Pressure | Separation | Divorce | Fear | Anxiety | Stress | Pain | Dissociation| Recovery Program | EMDR Therapy | Emotional Event | Trauma Healing | Neuroplasticity | Online Therapy | Sex Addiction Recovery Program | Compulsive Behaviors | Intimacy Issues | Sexual Dysfunction | Obsessive Thoughts | Guilt | Infidelity | Traumatic Bonding | Objectification | Hypersexualization | Pornography Industry | Love Addiction Patterns | Attachment Styles | Sexual Compulsivity | Behavioral Therapy | Relapse Prevention | Emotional Regulation | Healing Journeys | Intimacy Building | 

Send us a text- On-Demand Programme Link - https://mailchi.mp/bb2a7b851246/kairos-centreThe cave man/cave woman response of Fight/Flight/Freeze, is alive and well. Don't beat your brain up too badly. It is just doing what it was designed to do to protect you.The options it chooses or gravitates to, are at times, rather dubious and for Sex Addicts. The relief only lasts 5 minutes, but a much longer regret and repercussion timeframe. The brain needs re-training.Stress, tension, anxiety, worry, boredom, loss, rejection, conflict and fear are just a few of the adverse emotions which cause loss of homeostasis and ramps up the brain into action - to protect you with Fight/Flight/Freeze. Realise, however, it isn't only negative emotions that trigger a desire. So also, does reward entitlement, which plants the seed of 'I deserve', 'I'm entitled', 'I earned it', 'It's my right','give me lushness'; often flowing from an existing dopamine high from other (non-sexual) activities. The well carved out grove of entitlement, fires the neural pathway into action. It gets it's cue from the smoke alarm in the brain - the Amygdala. The message it gets is 'let's do what we always do'. No thought is needed or indeed can be reasoned, since the logical brain is nowhere to be found. It has gone offline.There is no point at all shouting "The cave man/cave woman alarm isn't telling the truth". It is futile. 'Protect and survive' kicks in. 'Acting out" is the drug of choice. 'Feels' too powerful to fight. But even 'Feelings' ain't telling the truth. There is a conspiracy at work and you are losing.Same old, same old, same old patterns of behaviours galvanise and will repeatedly do so until you beginning to carve out a new positive hamster wheel habit of behaviours; a new neural pathway response to those emotions.12 steps attendance is needed, but on its own, it mostly is not enough. You need an A-Z Recovery Programme. Stop flirting around the edges with lesser endeavours. Isn't it time to take first steps to craving out that new positive neural pathway/Hamster wheel/habit - which serves you better. A new beginning beckons and awaits you. Let the Kairos Centre come alongside you to reclaim your quality of living life - without shame - bringing colour back to life.Give a little to my fund raising page here, to help someone access the Recovery Programme: https://igg.me/at/ThekairosCentreWant to know more? Click the link and come get me.Get the help you need: bit.ly/pornaddictionhelpDiscover the real, authentic you - without shame.The Kairos Centre created one of the world's first comprehensive Online Webinar Sex, Porn, Love Addiction video-on-demand Recovery Programme. www.kairos-centre.com.Gary McFarlane (BA, LLM, Dip, Certs), Accredited EMDR Practitioner.Episode Keywords: Sex Addiction | Porn Addiction | Love Addiction | Root Causes | Brain Impact | Self-Soothing Behaviors | Family Conflict | Emotional Neglect | Peer Pressure | Performance Pressure | Separation | Divorce | Fear | Anxiety | Stress | Pain | Dissociation| Recovery Program | EMDR Therapy | Emotional Event | Trauma Healing | Neuroplasticity | Online Therapy | Sex Addiction Recovery Program | Compulsive Behaviors | Intimacy Issues | Sexual Dysfunction | Obsessive Thoughts | Guilt | Infidelity | Traumatic Bonding | Objectification | Hypersexualization | Pornography Industry | Love Addiction Patterns | Attachment Styles | Sexual Compulsivit

Send us a text- On-Demand Programme Link - https://mailchi.mp/bb2a7b851246/kairos-centreThere is a correlation between Sex Addiction and ADHD. When faced with 'danger' on a daily basis (even whilst in the womb!), healthy brain development is derailed and impeded. The area in the brain called the Amygdala (the smoke alarm for danger), increase in volume and becomes over activated.The Pre-Cortex and Hippocampus becomes compromised. The protective behaviours become 'hard wired'. Lifestyle, nutrition, exposure to toxins and stress, all play a part in activating ADHD genes. Let's have a brief chat about 'The Pleasure Principle' - of the brain. Pleasure has a distinct signature in the brain. Dopamine release in the Nucleus Accumbens is tied to Pleasure. It is the brain's 'Pleasure Centre'.Sex Addiction behaviours cause a powerful surge of Dopamine into the Nucleus Accumbens. Those addictive hormones/drugs, provide a shortcut to the brain's reward system - as it floods the Nucleus Accumbens. That shortcut is lush.The Hippocampus lays down the memory marker as to how this rapid sense of satisfaction is achieved. The Amygdala creates a conditioned response to such stimuli. Dopamine interacts with another neurotransmitter (called Glutamate) to take over the brain's system of 'Reward-related' learning.That system is important in linking activities for human survival.Addictive substances and behaviours stimulate the same circuit, then overloads it. Over time, the brain adapts in a way that makes the 'sought-after' substance or activity, to be less pleasurable.The hunt is on to find more novelty, newness, risk taking and crossing boundaries.Try this article by Dr Anna Lembke - "Resetting your brain's Dopamine balance": https://youtu.be/azcVRy1X4FsLet the Kairos Centre come alongside you to reclaim your quality of living life - without shame - bringing colour back to life.Give a little to my fund raising page here, to help someone access the Recovery Programme: https://igg.me/at/ThekairosCentreWant to know more? Click the link and come get me.Get the help you need: bit.ly/pornaddictionhelpDiscover the real, authentic you - without shame.The Kairos Centre created one of the world's first comprehensive Online Webinar Sex, Porn, Love Addiction video-on-demand Recovery Programme; discover the real, authentic you. www.kairos-centre.com or email info@kairos-centre.comNow launched: A Video-on-Demand Online Course (for Singles, Couples/Marrieds/Partners) Access here - https://www.kairos-centre.com/changement-on-demand/Gary McFarlane (BA, LLM, Dip, Certs), Accredited EMDR Practitioner.Episode Keywords: Sex Addiction | Porn Addiction | Love Addiction | Root Causes | Brain Impact | Self-Soothing Behaviors | Family Conflict | Emotional Neglect | Peer Pressure | Performance Pressure | Separation | Divorce | Fear | Anxiety | Stress | Pain | Dissociation| Recovery Program | EMDR Therapy | Emotional Event | Trauma Healing | Neuroplasticity | Online Therapy | Sex Addiction Recovery Program | Compulsive Behaviors | Intimacy Issues | Sexual Dysfunction | Obsessive Thoughts | Guilt | Infidelity | Traumatic Bonding | Objectification | Hypersexualization | Pornography Industry | Love Addiction Patterns | Attachment Styles | Sexual Compulsivity | Behavioral Therapy |

Welcome to episode 291 of the Beautifully Complex podcast, where we're discussing Teaching Your Kid to Harness Their Brain with early childhood education consultant and mental health clinician Anna Housley Juster, Ph.D., LICSW.In this episode, we're getting to know the amygdala — that small but mighty part of the brain that plays a crucial role in our kids' anxiety and stress responses. Together, we'll explore:Understanding the Amygdala: What is it, and why is it so vital for our neurodivergent children and teens to grasp how it works.Managing Anxiety: Step-by-step strategies to teach your kids how to identify and calm their emotional triggers.Building Resilience: How knowledge about their brain can empower your kids and give them a sense of control over their emotions.Creating a Neuro-Affirming Environment: Practical tips to foster a supportive and understanding home and school atmosphere.Join me as Dr. Juster breaks down these complex concepts into actionable, easy-to-follow steps. You'll learn how to guide your kids in mastering their own brains, leading to better emotional regulation and a deeper sense of self-worth.Tune in for heartfelt conversations, real-life insights, and empowering advice tailored to parents like you — determined to help their unique kids thrive in a world that often doesn't understand their complexity. Let's foster a neuro-affirming environment where our kids can truly shine.Subscribe and listen now for practical, compassionate guidance that will leave you feeling empowered, hopeful, and ready to tackle the beautiful complexities of parenting your neurodivergent child.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/beautifully-complex--6137613/support.

As the former Director of Content for Sesame Street, Anna Housley Juster knows the psychoeducation and mental health needs of children. As a child & adolescent therapist and author, she has continued to teach children and parents the skills of emotional regulation. She discusses these needs and her new children's book, "How To Train Your Amygdala."   Follow her work at www.annahousleyjuster.com Follow her work at www.annahousleyjuster.com

This week we are joined by the esteemed Dr. Joseph LeDoux. He has produced some amazing work, with a healthy perspective on the brain and its functions! In this episode we discussed the amygdala, as not being the 'fear center' of the brain. We also touched on emotions not existing independently of cognition.We discussed trauma, diagnoses, labels, etc. We discussed the history of some prominent treatments for mental health. Lastly we discussed the fallacies of the limbic system and everything wrong with it! We also touched on the importance of history and philosophy.I hope you enjoy the episode!Keep up with me (socials)https://www.instagram.com/beyond.terrain/https://linktr.ee/beyondterrainOur vision at Beyond Terrain is best supported by sharing our work!To go above and beyond:BCH: bitcoincash:qq7eq276ylanluc5e39unrqshkvs9xsemg07yxezf7ETH: beyondterrain.ethBTC: bc1qqwc470ktgj3l4myqxr5hq67rnlqys0qm98u6f0Learn more from and support our esteemed guest, Dr. Joseph Ledouxhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_pxxV2P6s6BqbrQKxBofjQhttps://www.joseph-ledoux.com/

Heute erfährst du, wie du in Momenten der Angst und Panik gelassener bleiben kannst. Wenn die Angst dich überkommt, hilft es, die körperlichen Symptome und beunruhigenden Gedanken einfach wahrzunehmen und zu akzeptieren. Dein Körper und Geist sind darauf programmiert, sich von allein zu regulieren – du musst nur loslassen und Vertrauen finden. Ich erkläre, wie du deine "Mögi" (Amygdala), den Teil deines Gehirns, der für die Angstreaktionen zuständig ist, beruhigen kannst. Indem du dieser Reaktion erlaubst, ohne Flucht oder Ablenkung einfach da zu sein, lernt dein Gehirn, dass die Situation sicher ist. Mit jedem Mal, das du diese Technik übst, wird dein Geist langfristig entspannter auf Angstmomente reagieren können. Speichere dir dieses Video ab und höre es dir immer wieder an, wenn die Angst aufkommt.   ________ ► Folge mir auf … ✨ Instagram: @peterbeercoaching ✨ Facebook: @peterBeer.Coaching ✨ Internet-Seite: https://www.peter-beer.de

Join the Reading With Your Kids Podcast at this year's most exciting family event - The Chicago Toy & Game Fair! November 9 & 10. Visit www.chitag.com and use the promo code READ to save big on tickets! In this episode of the Reading with Your Kids podcast, host Jed Doherty had engaging conversations with two guests who are making a big impact in children's literature.  First, Jed spoke with Dr. Anna Housley Juster about her new picture book "How to Train Your Amygdala." As the former Sesame Street Content Director, Anna has a deep understanding of how to communicate complex topics to young readers. In the book, the amygdala - the part of the brain responsible for the "fight or flight" response - is personified as a character who learns strategies to manage anxiety and stay calm.  Anna explained that with childhood anxiety on the rise, it's crucial to teach kids practical tools like controlled breathing, muscle relaxation, and visualization to soothe an overactive amygdala. By making the science accessible and fun, the book empowers children to take an active role in regulating their emotions. Later, Jed chatted with Ashley Wall, the author behind the delightful "The Day I Had" book series and the founder of Mama Bear Books publishing company. Ashley's mission is to foster a love of reading and big imaginations in kids through engaging, imaginative stories. The "Day I Had" books follow a group of children who go on whimsical adventures with their toys come to life. Ashley shared how she wanted to create tales that inspire creativity and teach valuable lessons about inclusion, problem-solving, and perseverance. As a former teacher, Ashley understands the importance of quality children's literature. Through Mama Bear Books, she's providing a platform for new authors to bring their stories to life with professional editing, illustration, and distribution. Both Anna and Ashley are using the power of storytelling to positively impact the lives of young readers. Their passion for nurturing young minds is sure to inspire families to pick up a book and let their imaginations soar. Click here to visit our website – www.ReadingWithYourKids.com Follow Us On Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/readingwithyourkids Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/readingwithyourkids/ X - https://x.com/jedliemagic LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/reading-with-your-kids-podcast/ Please consider leaving a review of this episode and the podcast on whatever app you are listening on, it really helps!

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Michael and Tim are joined by author Anna Housley Juster who shares insights into how to help your child manage the amygdala Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of getting tangled in your own words? Overcomplicating it? Asking "Does that make sense?" at the end of every sentence? Discover why you can't stop talking (even though you REALLY want to), the science behind overexplaining for perfectionists, how overexplaining is harmful to your health mentally, emotionally and physically, and why its a coping skill you want to retire ASAP.On paper, you've got it together— isn't it time you felt like it? Whether it's becoming much more DECISIVE in everything you do, stop playing out worst case scenarios in your head or becoming JOYFULLY PRESENT AMBITIOUS again, Perfectionism Optimized, private 1-1 coaching gives you the life-long skills to *finally feel* as amazing on the inside as your life looks on the outside. Get your stress-free start today at https://courtneylovegavin.com/optimized TIMESTAMPS:00:00-Understanding the Science Behind Overexplaining02:24-Why Perfectionists Are More Likely To Overexplain05:18-Control Tactics and Overexplaining08:46-Self Worth vs. Self Esteem12:32-The Emotional Charge Behind Overexplaining14:02-Toll of Overexplaining on Mental + Physical Health16:18-How Interoception Kills The Need To Overexplain20:39-TRUTH BOOTH What Overexplaining Really Is22:33-Steps to Resilience and Reducing Overexplaining Resources Mentioned In Episode 244:Perfectionism Optimized 1-1 Private CoachingImpeccable Boundaries Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 239Care-ing vs Carrying Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 202Interoception + Self-Regulation Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 194Inner Critic Be-Gone Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 212Emotional Overexplaining Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 173Proving Yourself At Work Perfectionism Rewired Ep. 232 Citations/Sources:Barrett, L. F., & Simmons, W. K. (2015). Interoceptive predictions in the brain. Nature Reviews. Neuroscience, 16(7), 419–429. https://doi.org/10.1038/nrn3950‌Price, C. J., & Hooven, C. (2018). Interoceptive Awareness Skills for Emotion Regulation: Theory and Approach of Mindful Awareness in Body-Oriented Therapy (MABT). Frontiers in Psychology, 9. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2018.00798Ventura-Bort, C., Wendt, J., & Mathias Weymar. (2021). The Role of Interoceptive Sensibility and Emotional Conceptualization for the Experience of Emotions. Frontiers in Psychology, 12. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2021.712418‌

Join hosts Jay Gunkelman, Dr. Mari Swingle, and Pete Jansons in this episode of the Neurofeedback Podcast as they explore the key insights from the Suisun Summit 2024!

Ever feel like you're stuck in a loop of negative thoughts, always focusing on what could go wrong? You're not alone—negativity bias is built into our biology. But here's the thing: you have the power to rewire your brain, break free from that cycle, and start living a life filled with more positivity, growth, and peace. In this episode, I'll dive into the science behind negativity bias, why our brains are hardwired to focus on threats and problems, and how that mindset keeps us from reaching our full potential.  I'll walk you through the evolutionary roots of this bias, how it shows up in your day-to-day life, and—most importantly—how you can start shifting your mindset to focus on opportunities, solutions, and gratitude. Together, we'll explore practical strategies and simple habit changes that will retrain your brain to embrace the positive. I'll also share insights on how you can create an environment that supports your mental well-being so you can stop feeding into that endless cycle of stress, fear, and anxiety. Let's get real—if you're ready to break free from negativity, reclaim your mind, and start living your SuperLife, this episode is for you. Darin Olien is a New York Times best-selling author of SuperLife: The Five Fixes That Will Keep You Healthy, Fit, and Eternally Awesome, and a leading voice in health and wellness. He's the founder of Barukas™, the nutrient-dense nut from Brazil's Cerrado, and dedicated to helping you live your best, most vibrant life. We also Discuss: (00:30) — Intro: Understanding and Overcoming Negativity Bias (03:00) — How Negativity Bias Affects the Brain and Our Modern Lives (07:52) — The Amygdala's Role and Why Negative Stimuli Elicit Stronger Reactions (09:25) — Media's Influence on Negativity Bias and the Role of Social Media (11:26) — Impact on Memory, Stress, and Long-Term Health (Anxiety, Depression) (16:57) — Relationship Strain and How Negativity Bias Affects Personal Connections (18:30) — Societal and Media Influence: Amplifying Negativity Through News and Social Media Algorithms (23:34) — Overcoming Negativity Bias: Mindfulness, Gratitude, and Positive Behavioral Changes (27:37) — Cognitive Behavioral Techniques, Neuroplasticity, and Modifying Your Environment (31:45) — Strengthening Relationships and Reducing Negative Influences from Media (36:26) — Final Thoughts: Fostering a Super Life by Cultivating Positivity Thank you to our sponsor:    Therasage: Go to www.therasage.com and use code DARIN at checkout for 15% off Vivo Barefoot: Get 15% off your first Vivobarefoot order with DARINV15 at www.vivobarefoot.com Find more from Darin: Website: https://darinolien.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Darinolien/ Book: https://darinolien.com/fatal-conveniences-book/ Down to Earth: https://darinolien.com/down-to-earth/

Our limbic system (commonly called the lizard brain) plays an important role in our safety. If it's over-functioning, however, we can feel chronically unsafe.Previously, I discussed how the autonomic nervous system (ANS) puts us into fight, flight, or shut down when we feel threatened. The ANS operates largely outside our brain; however, it communicates with our limbic system, which is in the brain. In this newsletter:* What is the limbic system, specifically the amygdala, and how does it keep us safe?* What symptoms and conditions occur when the amygdala is over-functioning? * What does the limbic system have to do with high immune reactivity and mast cell activation, multiple chemical sensitivity, and electromagnetic hypersensitivity?* Are some of us born with an overactive amygdala?* What environmental inputs can lead to limbic system dysfunction?* How can we take advantage of neuroplasticity to address this dysfunction, feel safe in our bodies and environments, and become less reactive to food, chemicals, light, loud sounds, EMF, and other environmental inputs?What Is the Limbic System?The limbic system is a group of interconnected structures deep inside the brain (and just above the brainstem) that govern our emotions, motivation, sense of smell, and behavior.  Evolutionarily, the limbic system is considered the oldest part of the human brain.  It has been identified in fish, amphibians, reptiles, and early mammals. The structures include the thalamus, hypothalamus, basal ganglia, cingulate gyrus, hippocampus, which consolidates short-term memory into long-term memory, and last but most certainly not least, the amygdala.The Amygdala* a major processing center for emotions, especially fear, anxiety, and rage.* helps identify potential threats and trigger appropriate reactions, such as the "fight or flight" response.* stores emotional memories, especially those related to stress and fear.* helps with social interactions and interpreting information about others.* involved in learning by fear, and is necessary for acquiring both active and passive avoidance of conditioned responses.* assigns value to objects and activities; plays a role in making judgments, including social, moral, and aesthetic judgments.What is Limbic System Dysfunction?This is when neuronal pathways have been reinforced from repeated threatening inputs. What is perceived as threatening starts to become generalized. This can look like:* high anxiety and even obsessive-compulsive symptoms, such as contamination fears, disordered eating, body dysmorphia* hyper-vigilance or being excessively alert to anything perceived as a threat* excessive fear related to:* one's symptoms* one's body* food, medications, or supplements* environmental exposures, such as chemicals, mold toxins, or EMFBecause of the interconnection between the central nervous system and our immune system, once someone has developed limbic system dysfunction from toxic exposure or trauma, they can become hyper-reactive to a wide range of stimulation, including light, sound, smells, foods, supplements, medications, chemicals, and electromagnetic fields.  As you can see, this becomes self-perpetuating. As a person has more reactions, often in the form of mast cell activation with its wide range of symptoms, they become more vigilant and avoidant to try to prevent symptoms. This adaptive response, however, further reinforces a hyper-vigilant limbic system.What Does It Feel Like?I can speak to this personally, as I had limbic system dysfunction from mold toxicity (from a home that had water damage) and then later in a new Smart house with high radio frequencies and dirty electricity. Even before I knew I had mold toxicity and was being exposed to mold, my thoughts repeatedly landed on themes around safety. I knew something was causing me to have severe fatigue and headaches, but I didn't know what. “I shouldn't eat that, I shouldn't go there, I shouldn't, I can't, I better not.” I thought if I could control things, I would be fine. Everything and everyone felt “too much.” It was hard to be with people. When our body feels threatened, we are not at rest, digest, and connect. It's difficult to be present. That's a problem because the less we connect with others, the more room in our minds for rumination and reinforcing those fear pathways. My symptoms of pain, fatigue, and anxiety caused by mold toxins and EMF were helped and made worse by the limbic dysfunction that developed. If you've ever been “limbic,” you know it's all-consuming and exhausting, not just for you but for your spouse, partner, children, and close friends.Can We Be Born with Limbic System Dysfunction - “Wired For Danger?”RCCX is a gene module (cluster of genes) that appears to be at the foundation of many psychiatric conditions and complex chronic health conditions, such as mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS), chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic inflammatory response syndrome (CIRS), and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)The RCCX gene module includes a gene for hypermobility (especially bendable or double-jointed), a gene for 21-hydroxylase - involved in stress hormone pathways, and a gene related to our immune response and autoimmunity.  Hypermobility is a red flag but not a requirement.A weakness in 21-hydroxylase can result in higher androgens (such as testosterone) in utero and thus impact the developing brain, specifically the amygdala. Studies have found that those with hypermobility have a larger than normal amygdala, which fits RCCX theory.   This would suggest that many of us come into the world with an amygdala that already has us on high alert. The disadvantage of the resulting global sensitivity is the greater potential for health consequences. However, there can also be advantages, including being highly intuitive, observant, creative, and empathic. Another seeming result of high androgen exposure in women during development is a finger length ratio more typical of men (the ring finger is longer than the index finger when looking with the palms up).   Perhaps the male finger length ratio in women and girls suggests a vulnerability to developing limbic system dysfunction.Neuroplasticity - Friend or Foe?Neuroplasticity is the incredible ability of our neurons to form new connections and modify the strength of existing connections. More simply put, it is the ability of our brain to rewire itself. Our experiences, thoughts, and behaviors drive these neuronal connections. As you'll see, neuroplasticity can work against us and take us into or further into limbic system dysfunction, or it can help us find our way out of limbic system dysfunction.How Do We Develop Limbic System Dysfunction?I do suspect that many of those who go on to develop limbic system dysfunction already had a vulnerability from the start; however, environmental inputs - exposures or trauma - can reinforce those neuronal pathways of fear and avoidance. Such experiences could start as early as the first three years of life.  Perhaps one's attachment experiences left them feeling unsafe and uncertain that the world was safe. There could have been trauma. Over time, toxins could have left the body feeling chronically threatened. We see this with biotoxins, especially from mold and Bartonella, but also with Lyme and other co-infections. We also see this with high EMF exposure and chemical exposures. Though we call it dysfunction, hypervigilance can lead people to their answers. Had I not been “limbic,” I probably wouldn't have discovered I had mold toxicity, but once I did, I had to teach my brain and body how to feel safe again,… perhaps even safe for the first time.Limbic System RetrainingJust as pathways of fear and vigilance can get reinforced over time, so can pathways of safety and well-being.  Limbic system retraining programs are structured programs with exercises, education, and support to help retrain the limbic system. They are incredibly helpful for most people, even those with an active “threat” like mold toxins in their body.  That doesn't mean that actual external threats don't need to be addressed. Just as I wouldn't recommend someone stay in a traumatizing relationship, I also wouldn't recommend someone stay in an environment in which they are getting significant exposure to mold toxins.Limbic system retraining programs can be done at home online. Common ingredients include raising awareness of thoughts and triggers, interrupting those thoughts (with or without movements), and a visualization or mood elevation. All of these require practice. The three programs that I have patients look into and which many of us who treat complex illness have the most experience with are:* Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS)* Gupta Program* Primal Trust Though these vary somewhat (DNRS is the most structured, Gupta brings in meditation, and Primal Trust brings in more vagal nerve interventions and trauma-informed practices), they are all effective. It comes down to fit and which program the person feels the most drawn to and, thus, will be most inclined to do.  While an hour a day may be recommended by the programs and maybe most helpful, it does not have to be “all or none.” Even ten minutes a day to start can still be helpful.For patients who are so sensitive that they can not tolerate any supplements, binders (for toxins), or medications to calm down their immune and/or nervous system, limbic system retraining and vagal nerve interventions for eight weeks usually can allow them to move forward. Again, because the immune and central nervous systems are so interconnected, as the limbic system calms down, so do mast cells, inflammation, immune reactivity, and the many symptoms that they can cause.  Who Benefits From Limbic System RetrainingLimbic system retraining programs - specifically the Dynamic Neural Retraining System, not surprisingly, were first used for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), Electromagnetic Hypersensitivity Syndrome (EHS), and Fibromyalgia. They are also used for Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS), Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS), mold toxicity and other biotoxin illness (Lyme and it's coinfections), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and more generally for: * Those who have experienced physical, psychological or emotional stress and trauma and who are now suffering from a chronic health condition* Those with chronic depression and/or anxiety* Those with chronic painHow to Help Children Limbic System DysfunctionOlder children and teens can benefit from doing limbic system training program with a parent. My daughter and I did DNRS together. Our conversations about it were reinforcing and still shape how we each think about how to support our neurophysiology.  For younger children, following the steps may be more difficult. Programs like Brain Tap and Dr. Stephen Porges' “Safe and Sound” program can be very helpful. Honoring Our Limbic SystemBefore I close, I would again point out that our amygdala - beyond keeping us safe - is the source of many of our gifts - our sensitivity, intuition about people, and inner knowing. Those of us who come into the world “wired for danger” are also wired to see things others may not see and feel things others may not feel. We can use such gifts to serve a higher good. Whether or not you struggle with limbic symptoms, I hope something here helps you appreciate your limbic system so that it can help you find peace and purpose.Until next time,Courtney To learn more about the roots brain-related symptoms and discover surprising paths to healing, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Medical Disclaimer:This newsletter is for educational purposes and not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment for either yourself or others, including but not limited to patients that you are treating (if you are a practitioner). Consult your physician for any medical issues that you may be having. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit courtneysnydermd.substack.com/subscribe

Anxiety is built into all our brains, examining the role of trauma in building fear responses helps us understand how to combat fear. We can also learn how trauma manifests in General Anxiety Disorder, Borderline (BPD), Narcissism (NPD) and ADHD. By studying the neuroscience of how fear and anxiety work in the brain we understand how life events and trauma shape our perceptions. To overcome the different fears we can learn from strategies required for individuals with specific disorders relating to fear to reduce their emotional reactions. Fear is controlled by 4 main areas in the brain, the Amygdala, the hippocampus, the Pre-Frontal Cortex and the Hypothalamus. They can keep us healthy, alive, and functioning normally. But different life events can cause them to become impaired or over-active in subtle ways causing much greater levels of fear and irrational behaviours. The episode explores how fears hold us back and the specific chemistry and biology to creates it and techniques we can learn to rebalance our brain towards more rational thinking and level responses. Tune in to learn how understanding fear can help you master your own mind and improve your life. Upgrade to Premium:

Anna Housley Juster has just published a delightful book How to Train Your Amydgala, illustrated by Cynthia Cliff. In this interview we talk about her book and how to use it effectively with children. This children's book talks about how befriend the amydgala, our first responder to any threat or danger, and how to talk it down from any false alarm. A book which is both accessible to any child and accurate with regard to the latest neuroscience is going to be an important addition to the books I share with families. A helpful resource for all children but especially for those who struggle with anxiety Anne Housley Juster, PhD, LICSW is a licensed mental health clinician and education consultant. Among the many things Dr Juster has done, she was for many years as the director of content for Sesame Street.

"Understanding your child's brain and the role of the amygdala helps in responding better to emotional outbursts." - Ashley Schultz - - - Do you ever feel overwhelmed when your child has an emotional meltdown? In this episode, Ashley shares a personal experience with her son's after school meltdown and how she helped him navigate his big feelings. Understanding your child's brain can lead to better responses and stronger connections. Tune in to learn practical tips on managing emotional outbursts, balancing school routines, and fostering emotional intelligence in your kids. - - -

In this powerful episode of *Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond*, we are joined by Elyssa Smith, a trauma-informed life strategist dedicated to empowering women to overcome self-sabotage and trauma.   Elyssa opens up about her journey from being a lifelong people pleaser and perfectionist to facing profound trauma in her late twenties. Her experiences became the catalyst for her mission to help others break free from procrastination, people-pleasing, and overwhelm.   Elyssa shares the insights and tools she's developed to rewire the brain and combat survival mode. We delve into the root causes of self-sabotaging behaviors and explore her personal experiences with toxic relationships, birth trauma, and depression. Alyssa's resilience and innovative approach provide invaluable guidance for anyone struggling with similar issues.   Listeners will also enjoy engaging in fun rapid-fire questions where Elyssa reveals her favorite movie, hidden love for swing dancing, and her dream trip to Tuscany.   Elyssa's transformative story and her actionable advice make this an episode not to be missed. Tune in to discover how to thrive even in the face of adversity and learn practical strategies to reclaim your life from the grips of survival mode. ***CONNECT WITH LOU DIAMOND & THRIVE LOUD***

In this episode of The Thais Gibson Podcast, we dive deep into the challenges faced by those with a Fearful Avoidant attachment style, often referred to as disorganized attachment. If you find yourself struggling with intense triggers in your relationships—leading to actions you later regret—this episode is for you. We explore the roots of these emotional responses, the impact of past traumas, and how your subconscious mind plays a role in perpetuating these cycles. Through understanding how triggers work, both emotionally and physiologically, you'll gain insights into why you might feel overwhelmed and stuck in certain situations. We discuss the fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses, and how they manifest in those with Fearful Avoidant tendencies. This episode also introduces the BTEA framework—Beliefs, Thoughts, Emotions, Actions—and how you can start identifying and reprogramming your own patterns. By the end of the episode, you'll have a clearer understanding of your triggers and actionable steps to start healing and transforming your relationships. Tune in for a mini-masterclass on overcoming your biggest triggers and reclaiming your emotional balance, and stay tuned for an exercise that will help you map out your personal triggering patterns. Whether you're seeking to stop sabotaging your relationships or simply want to move from a state of surviving to thriving, this episode provides the tools you need to start that journey. Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:00 - What Is a Trigger? 00:05:36 - What Is Happening In This Triggering Event 00:06:14 - Emotions Commonly Felt When Triggered 00:06:53 - Fight or Flight Response 00:07:38 - The Amygdala and Hypothalamus 00:10:15 - Strain that Triggers Put on the Mind and Body 00:12:14 - IAT Fall Promo 00:13:07 - Exercise: BTEA 00:17:47 - 7 Day Free Trial 00:18:59 - Conclusion Get personalized courses, live webinars & Q&As, and more for free for 7 days! https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/dream-life?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=7-day-trial&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=mg-08-29-24&el=podcast Become a certified relationship coach to secure your financial future with our IAT™ Program.   https://attachment.personaldevelopmentschool.com/iat?utm_source=podcast&utm_campaign=iat-live&utm_medium=organic&utm_content=mp-08-29-24&el=youtube Follow Us for Daily Relationship Insights and Breakthroughs on Our Social Channels! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePersonalDevelopmentSchool TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thaisgibson LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thepersonaldevelopmentschool/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a world that seems to be spinning faster by the day and giving us more opportunities to consume information and overcomplicate our lives, it is all too easy to underestimate or forget the profound impact that simple measures can make on our health and happiness. For example, learning how to pay attention to your life and be fully present can improve nearly every aspect of your well-being, from mental health to physical health to behavioral health. In this episode, I cover: The underestimated health costs of NOT being present in your life, The “thieves of presence” in your life. Simple strategies for refocusing and how it will amplify your health and happiness almost immediately. You can listen here: https://graceandgrit.com/podcast-364 Have a listen.  Share it with someone who could use the reminder. **** Are you loving the Grace & Grit Podcast? Leave a Review: https://graceandgrit.com/podcastreview Ready to Rumble? Join me in the Rumble & Rise Arena at https://graceandgrit.com/readytorumble Looking for more Grace & Grit? Visit https://graceandgrit.com/  

In this week's episode, we continue our series on Adverse Childhood Experiences by delving deeper into the lasting effect of ACEs on the brain and body. We explore the intricate impact of ACEs on the HPA axis, inflammation, and neurobiology, shedding light on their role in various psychiatric disorders. We highlight how these changes may indicate a shared phenotype resulting from early adversity but that they likely do not explain the entire effect ACEs have on an individual.  

Order a copy of my book, "Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life," today! This book, a 2024 must-read chosen by the Next Big Idea Club, has garnered multiple accolades, including the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss out on the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles!In this episode of Passion Struck, host John R. Miles interviews Professor Alex Edmans on the importance of critical thinking in a post-truth world. Edmans discusses biases such as confirmation bias and black-and-white thinking that affect how people interpret information. He highlights examples like the Brexit referendum and the narrative fallacy to illustrate how misinformation can influence decision-making. The episode emphasizes the need to scrutinize information, disentangle correlation from causation, and consider different perspectives to make informed decisions in a world filled with misinformation.Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/alex-edmans-critical-thinking-a-post-truth-world/In this episode, you will learn:Post-truth world: Misinformation is prevalent and people tend to believe what aligns with their biases and identity, rather than facts.Data interpretation: Data can be manipulated to support a particular narrative, leading to misleading conclusions.Narrative fallacy: Creating a cause-effect explanation where none exists, often seen in successful books and talks that present a simplified story to explain success.Causation vs. correlation: Understanding the difference is crucial to avoid misinterpreting data and drawing incorrect conclusions.Context matters: Cultural context influences how information is perceived and spread, highlighting the importance of understanding different perspectives.Critical thinking: Applying critical thinking skills to scrutinize information, consider alternativeAll things Alex Edmans: https://alexedmans.com/SponsorsBrought to you by Clariton, fast and powerful relief is just a quick trip away. Ask for Claritin-D at your local pharmacy counter. You don't even need a prescription! Go to “CLARITIN DOT COM” right now for a discount so you can Live Claritin Clear.--► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to:https://passionstruck.com/deals/Catch More of Passion StruckCan't miss my episode with Marianne Lewis and Wendy Smith on Applying Both/And Thinking to Solve Your Toughest ProblemsMy solo episode on Does the Concept of Free Will Really ExistListen to my interview with Dr. Dolly Chugh on A More Just Future and How Biases Impact Our LivesWatch my episode with Arthur Smith on the Mind-blowing Art of Intentional StorytellingCan't miss my episode with Katy Milkman on Creating Lasting Behavior Change for GoodLike this show? Please leave us a review here-- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally!

This is episode 5 of a 6-part special series on sleep with Dr. Matthew Walker, Ph.D., a professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and the host of The Matt Walker Podcast. In this episode, we explain the connection between sleep and improved mood, emotional regulation and mental well-being.  We explain the role of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep in processing emotions and memories and why sleep deprivation causes feelings of agitation, impulsivity and emotional reactivity. We also discuss why disrupted sleep is a hallmark feature of PTSD, anxiety, depression, suicidality, and other psychiatric conditions. We explain protocols for improving REM sleep and other sleep phases in order to harness the therapeutic power of quality sleep to feel calm and emotionally restored. This episode describes many actionable tools to improve sleep for those struggling with specific mental health issues or for anyone wanting to bolster overall mental well-being. The next episode in this special series explores dreams, including lucid dreaming, nightmares and dream interpretation. For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://eightsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman BetterHelp: https://betterhelp.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman  Momentous: https://livemomentous.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Sleep & Mental Health (00:01:09) Sponsors: Eight Sleep, LMNT & BetterHelp (00:05:14) Emotions & Sleep, Amygdala (00:17:27) Emotional Memory & Sleep (00:25:48) “Overnight Therapy” & REM Sleep, Noradrenaline (00:29:13) Sponsor: AG1 (00:30:27) Sleep to “Remember & Forget”, Trauma; REM Sleep (00:38:27) Hinge Analogy; Motivation, Impulsivity & Addiction (00:47:08) Tool: Improve REM Sleep, Social Jet Lag, Alcohol & THC, Addiction (00:56:18) Sponsor: InsideTracker (00:57:23) Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) & REM Sleep (01:06:53) Noradrenaline & REM Sleep, PTSD & Prazosin (01:09:40) Addiction, Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR); Liminal States (01:16:46) Anxiety & Sleep, Mood vs. Emotions (01:23:50) Deep Non-REM Sleep & Anxiety, Sleep Quality (01:28:51) Tool: Improve Deep Non-REM Sleep, Temperature; Alcohol (01:34:56) Suicidality & Sleep, Pattern Recognition; Nightmares (01:46:21) Depression, Anxiety & Time Context (01:51:24) Depression, Too Much Sleep?; REM Changes & Antidepressants (01:57:37) Sleep Deprivation & Depression (02:01:34) Tool: Circadian Misalignment & Mental Health, Chronotype (02:04:05) Tools: Daytime Light & Nighttime Darkness; “Junk Light” (02:13:04) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Kay Tye, PhD, Professor of Systems Neurobiology at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Investigator. We discuss the neural circuit basis of social interactions and loneliness. We also discuss how animals and people establish themselves in a group hierarchy by rank and how the brain responds to dominance and subordination. Much of our discussion relates to how social media impacts our sense of social connectedness or lack thereof. The topics covered in this episode are directly relevant to anyone interested in the neuroscience of mental health, work-life balance, abundance versus scarcity mindset, and interpersonal dynamics. For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/huberman Levels: https://levels.link/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman Momentous: https://livemomentous.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Dr. Kay Tye (00:02:39) Sponsors: Eight Sleep, Levels & LMNT (00:06:40) Amygdala; “Valence” (00:12:43) Novelty; Reward & Punishment Response (00:20:06) Amygdala & Hunger; Social Interaction (00:26:21) Social Media & Social Connection; Tool: Email & Time Management (00:35:03) Sponsor: AG1 (00:36:30) Social Media; Friction & Feedback, Leadership (00:43:44) Social Isolation, Harlow Experiments, “Loneliness Neurons” (00:51:47) Social Homeostasis, COVID-19 Pandemic & Loneliness (01:01:29) Quality of Social Contact, Social Homeostasis, Social Media (01:08:40) Sponsor: InsideTracker (01:09:42) Social Media, Relationships; Social Isolation & Exclusion (01:18:26) Empathy: Friend vs. Foe (01:28:40) Background & Empathy, Diversity, Emotional Regulation (01:34:34) Abundance vs. Scarcity Mindset (01:37:22) Social Rank & Hierarchy, Sibling Order, Development (01:45:54) Dynamic Hierarchy; Dominants vs. Subordinates; Mentors (01:55:32) Psychedelics: Research & Mechanisms; Psilocybin (02:06:28) Work-Life Balance, Fitness & Extracurriculars (02:11:56) Personal Life, Diversity, Happiness; Typical Day (02:15:42) Science & Academia; Future Directions (02:23:48) Research & Science Outreach (02:28:48) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer