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Georg Northoff is Canada Research Chair in Mind, Brain, Imaging, and Neuroethics at the University of Ottawa's Institute of Mental Health Research, a practising psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and philosopher, and one of the founders of neurophilosophy. Over two decades his work has reframed the brain's resting spontaneous activity — the Default Mode Network — as the primary architect of consciousness and selfhood.He is the author of The Spontaneous Brain, alongside more accessible introductions including NeuroWaves: Brain, Time, and Consciousness (2023) and NeuroPsychoAnalysis (2023).________________In this conversation, I sit down with Georg to explore his spatial-temporal neuroscience — a framework that replaces the mind-body problem with the world-brain relationship. We begin with AI consciousness, move into the Default Mode Network and why depression is a brain running too slowly, his non-dual awareness study with meditators, his critique of Heidegger as still anthropocentric, and Whitehead's process ontology. A conversation that starts with ChatGPT and ends near the edge of what it means to exist.________________
A great article in the DMN about the food that local chefs can't stand.
13 mei Brabant 24-28 juni 2026 Dolomieten Check: https://stephaniesimons.plugandpay.com/full-circle Blaise Pascal schreef het al in 1654: "Tout le malheur des hommes vient d'une seule chose, qui est de ne savoir pas demeurer en repos dans une chambre." Alle ellende van de mens komt voort uit het onvermogen om stil te zitten. Maar in Nederland, door de rat race, de druk van de hypotheek en de torenhoge kosten zijn we noodgedwongen een soort van human doing geworden. Sommigen zeggen dat we genetisch geprogrammeerd zijn om te werken, te gehoorzamen, te produceren. Of dat nu de Anunnaki waren of gewoon het kapitalisme, het resultaat is hetzelfde: een opgefokt volkje dat vooral DOET en zelden nog in stilte ÍS. Niet zo lang geleden opende ik een blog met de zin: de meeste mensen krijgen nog liever een stroomschok dan dat ze 15 minuten met zichzelf in een stille kamer moeten zitten. Niet zelf verzonnen. Dat bleek uit onderzoek. Terwijl het goud ligt bij durven te lummelen. Waarom? Als je niets doet, activeert je brein een heel specifiek netwerk: het Default Mode Network (DMN). Dit is het netwerk dat aanspringt bij dagdromen, nadenken over jezelf en het verwerken van ervaringen. Onderzoek toont aan dat het DMN cruciaal is voor: Zelfreflectie. Wie ben ik, wat wil ik echt? Creatieve inzichten. De "aha-momenten" die komen als je níét focust. Toekomstprojectie. Je voorstellen hoe je leven eruit zou kunnen zien. Maar we leven in een wereld van constante prikkels, constante social media, constante to-do lijsten en constante stress. En daardoor onderdrukken we collectief, constant, het DMN. Resultaat: je brein komt nooit toe aan zijn diepste werk. Je ZIJN ook niet. Gevolg: mensen hebben op hun sterfbed spijt dat ze niet vaker hebben gedaan wat ze nou écht wilden. In the heat of the moment merk je dat niet zo, want drukte is een van de meest sociaal geaccepteerde vormen van het vermijden van ongemakkelijke emoties. Wie druk is, hoeft niet te voelen. Daarom zijn we zo bizar bang voor stilte. Daarom hebben we nooit tijd om zonder telefoon in de natuur te zijn. Wat onwijs zonde is. Ga roeien, zou ik zeggen.
大家都知道，听爵士乐和研究爵士乐是我的一大爱好之一。在有了女儿之后，琢磨女儿的教育问题也成了我的另一大爱好。而如今，我将两个爱好结合在一起，借助AI（ChatGPT 和 Gemini），发展出了一套爵士乐育儿指南。这是据我所知，全国，乃至全世界，第一份爵士乐育儿指南，敬请收听。节目最后 Tutti 跟女儿一起跳舞的视频可在小红书搜索 Tutti 并关注。今年十一假期，Why for Jazz 联合 SEAIC 法国中欧艺术创新中心发起了一个针对巴黎和波尔多的法国旅行团。我将与建筑艺术学者，我的太太 Tutti 联合带队，深入法国，开启一趟沉浸式的以爵士乐，建筑，红酒和文化学习交流为主线的全景之旅。旅行团即可开始报名，计划招募15位同行者。有兴趣的朋友可以点击上面链接，或直接添加下面二维码进行咨询。期待十一相见。扫码开启法国之旅Playlist of the Show:[23:09] What'd I Say - Ray Charles[26:30] Early Summer - Ryo Fukui[28:52] Hymn to Freedom - Oscar PetersonAI建议的爵士乐育儿歌单（20月龄-36月龄）20个月：高保真钢琴触键（物理建模期） ● 曲目： Midnight Sugar (山本刚), C-Jam Blues (Red Garland), Linus and Lucy (Vince Guaraldi), Bag's Groove (MJQ) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 20个月的孩子，内耳耳蜗的**音调映射（Tonotopic map）**正在进行最后的物理微调。山本刚这类钢琴录音拥有极高的“瞬态响应（Transients）”，每一个音符的起始极其清晰。这种“干净”的声音信号能最大程度减少听觉系统解码的噪音，帮助大脑建立“钢琴”这种复杂音色的高质量统计模型。 ○ 发展心理学： 此时孩子处于感知运动阶段的尾声，通过“敲击”产生的声音最能吸引其注意力。钢琴的打击乐属性最能引起这种因果关系的共鸣。21个月：行走贝斯与前庭系统平衡 ● 曲目： 1. Work Song (Nat Adderley) 2. Killer Joe (Benny Golson) 3. Blues in the Closet (Bud Powell) 4. Strollin' (Horace Silver) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 这一组曲目强调 Walking Bass（行走贝斯）。稳定的、如同心跳般的低音提琴拨奏（Quarter-note pulse）能直接激活基底神经节，这是人类处理节奏与运动控制的核心。 ○ 发育心理学： 21个月的孩子正处于走路重心从摇晃趋向平稳的阶段。这种稳定的低频驱动能与她的身体运动产生神经夹带（Entrainment），通过前庭系统感知重力与节奏的重合，建立起最早的“摇摆感（Swing Feeling）”。22个月：硬波普（Hard Bop）与社交对话逻辑 ● 曲目： 1. Moanin' (Art Blakey) 2. Song for My Father (Horace Silver) 3. The Sidewinder (Lee Morgan) 4. Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock) 5. What'd I Say (Ray Charles) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 此时孩子正经历语言词汇量的激增，**布罗卡区（Broca's area）**极度活跃。这些曲目中经典的 Call & Response（呼唤与回应） 结构，完美契合了大脑对社交性沟通的生理渴望。 ○ 发育心理学： 此时孩子开始理解“轮流”的概念。通过这种音乐结构，她在无意识中练习了沟通的节奏感，激活了镜像神经元系统，这不仅是音乐启蒙，更是共情能力的早期培养。23个月：Jazz Hip Hop 与持续注意力的构建 ● 曲目： 1. Aruarian Dance (Nujabes) 2. Luv(sic) Part 3 (Nujabes) 3. Waltz for Life Will Born (Uyama Hiroto) 4. Feather (Nujabes) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 稳定的 Loop（循环）能给大脑提供极强的“神经安全性”。当背景节奏是高度可预测的，而上层的钢琴即兴是流动的，这能训练**前额叶皮层（Prefrontal Cortex）**在稳定的背景中提取细微的变化信号。 ○ 发育心理学： 这个阶段孩子开始能进行较长时间的专注游戏。高质量的循环乐句能降低皮质醇水平，延长其**深度探索（Deep Play）**的时间窗口。24个月：奇数拍与认知弹性（两岁里程碑） ● 曲目： 1. Take Five (Dave Brubeck) 2. Unsquare Dance (Dave Brubeck) 3. Blue Rondo à la Turk (Dave Brubeck) 4. Eleven Four (Paul Desmond) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 两岁是突触剪枝（Synaptic Pruning）剧烈发生的节点。如果此时只听 4/4 拍，大脑会认定 5/4 或 9/8 为“不可理解信号”。输入奇数拍是为了保持神经系统的认知弹性（Cognitive Flexibility），训练大脑在不对称中寻找更高阶的数学规律。 ○ 发育心理学： 此阶段孩子自我意识觉醒（Terrible Twos），非对称的节奏正好契合了这种不安分的探索精神，帮助她建立对“不平衡”的心理包容力。第二阶段：和声色彩与审美拓宽（25m - 30m）核心目标： 引入复杂和弦（9, 11, 13音），在听觉皮层建立高维度的“美学坐标系”。25个月：三拍子的流体感知（空间感知进阶） ● 曲目： 1. Waltz for Debby (Bill Evans) 2. Bluesette (Toots Thielemans) 3. Alice in Wonderland (Bill Evans) 4. Up with the Lark (Bill Evans) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 三拍子会强烈刺激小脑的前庭系统。Bill Evans 的“无根音和弦（Rootless Voicings）”让声音听起来是“悬浮”的。根据 Robert Zatorre 的研究，这种高级和声能精细化音调映射（Tonotopic map），训练大脑不依赖低音根音去寻找调性中心。 ○ 发育心理学： 3/4 拍的圆舞曲感能带给孩子优雅、流动的感官体验，有助于精细动作的优雅化发育。26个月：Bossa Nova 与多线信号处理 ● 曲目： 1. The Girl from Ipanema (Stan Getz) 2. Wave (Antônio Carlos Jobim) 3. Desafinado (Stan Getz) 4. Corcovado (Cannonball Adderley) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： Bossa Nova 的底层节奏是平直的八分音符，而上层爵士和弦极其复杂。这种矛盾感要求大脑进行听觉场景解构（Auditory Scene Analysis）。 ○ 发育心理学： 这种轻松的氛围是训练情绪调节（Emotional Regulation）的绝佳工具。在神经科学上，它能激活边缘系统中的愉悦中枢而不产生过度亢奋。27个月：调式爵士（Modal Jazz）与深度观察 ● 曲目： 1. So What (Miles Davis) 2. Maiden Voyage (Herbie Hancock) 3. Little Sunflower (Freddie Hubbard) 4. Flamenco Sketches (Miles Davis) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 调式爵士和弦变化极慢。根据 Bregman 的理论，这种“低变化率”会迫使大脑将注意力转向**音色（Timbre）**的微观纹理。 ○ 发育心理学： 培养“静谧感”。这种音乐能训练孩子在无外部剧烈刺激的环境中进行内在的深度观察，是建立长时注意力的基石。28个月：冷爵士（Cool Jazz）与边缘系统开发 ● 曲目： 1. My Funny Valentine (Chet Baker) 2. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To (Art Pepper) 3. Autumn Leaves (Cannonball) 4. Django (MJQ) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 略带忧郁、克制的音色能激活**边缘系统（Limbic system）**中的杏仁核与海马体连接。研究表明，幼儿能感知到音乐中的哀伤情绪，这能丰富其大脑的情感皮层。 ○ 发育心理学： 28个月的孩子开始萌发初级共情。通过理解音乐中的“忧郁”，她在学习处理复杂的人类情感。29个月：Bebop 与神经放电频率挑战 ● 曲目： 1. Scrapple from the Apple (Charlie Parker) 2. A Night in Tunisia (Dizzy Gillespie) 3. Donna Lee (Charlie Parker) 4. Salt Peanuts (Dizzy Gillespie) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 极速音阶挑战了听觉神经元的放电频率（Firing Rate）。这是一种神经层面的“高强度间歇训练（HIIT）”，旨在提高大脑对高密度信息的即时处理带宽。 ○ 发育心理学： Bebop 的多变与灵动契合了孩子此时精力旺盛、喜欢探索事物边界的行为逻辑。30个月：日本爵士 - 叙事建模（情感深度期） ● 曲目： 1. Early Summer (Ryo Fukui) 2. Scenery (Ryo Fukui) 3. Blow Up (Isao Suzuki) 4. Girl Talk (Tsuyoshi Yamamoto) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： J-Jazz 具有独特的旋律线条。30个月的孩子正致力于将碎片化的信息拼凑成故事，此时大脑的**默认模式网络（DMN）**开始在音乐欣赏中起作用。 ○ 发育心理学： 建立文化认同感。通过这些具有东方美学色彩的爵士乐，她在潜意识中完成了一种审美的文化建构。第三阶段：结构解构与即兴逻辑（31m - 36m）核心目标： 识别主题与变奏的边界，培养长时记忆与宏观思维构架。31个月：人声爵士与语言-音乐桥梁 ● 曲目： 1. L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole) 2. Cheek to Cheek (Fitzgerald & Armstrong) 3. Fly Me to the Moon (Sinatra) 4. How High the Moon (Ella Fitzgerald) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： SSIR 假说（Shared Syntactic Integration Resource）指出，语言与音乐共享神经资源。此时利用人声爵士独特的韵律感（Prosody），可以极大地加速她对词汇节拍的内化。 ○ 发育心理学： 模仿是此阶段的核心。Scat（拟声唱法）能锻炼她口腔肌肉的精细化控制，对发音清晰度有显著提升作用。32个月：工作记忆与“主题追踪” ● 曲目： 1. St. Thomas (Sonny Rollins) 2. Moritat (Sonny Rollins) 3. Cantaloop (Us3) 4. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Cannonball) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 训练工作记忆（Working Memory）。大脑需要记住开头的“主题（Hook）”，并在复杂的即兴独奏中，保持对这个逻辑原点的潜意识追踪。 ○ 发育心理学： 训练解决问题的策略——在复杂变幻的环境中寻找“恒定点”。33个月：拉丁爵士（Latin Jazz）与听觉分流 ● 曲目： 1. Mambo Inn (George Shearing) 2. Manteca (Dizzy Gillespie) 3. Afro Blue (Mongo Santamaría) 4. Tequila (Wes Montgomery) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 拉丁爵士包含大量的多声部打击乐。根据 Bregman 的理论，这要求大脑完成最高难度的流提取（Stream Segregation）。 ○ 发育心理学： 狂欢节般的节奏能释放孩子的压力，增强其在运动中的爆发力与协调性。34个月：现代融合（Fusion）与认知弹性 ● 曲目： 1. Spain (Chick Corea) 2. Birdland (Weather Report) 3. Chameleon (Herbie Hancock) 4. 500 Miles High (Chick Corea) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 引入非自然音色（合成器）。大脑需要重新识别这些信号，刺激腹侧注意网络（Ventral Attention Network）。 ○ 发育心理学： 培养对新奇事物的包容度，不让其听觉审美固化在单一的木质乐器上。35个月：极限和声（Coltrane Changes）算法建模 ● 曲目： 1. Giant Steps (John Coltrane) 2. Naima (John Coltrane) 3. Speak No Evil (Wayne Shorter) 4. Round Midnight (Thelonious Monk) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： Coltrane Changes 是爵士乐中最复杂的数学矩阵。此时输入这种极限逻辑，就像是在给计算机预装最强的算法底座，挑战其处理信息的深度。 ○ 发育心理学： 训练对“高张力”的承受力。在极度复杂的声音中寻找内在平衡，是培养未来演奏家“大将之风”的必经之路。36个月：自由即兴与全球脑连接（启蒙圆满） ● 曲目： 1. Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin) 2. Hymn to Freedom (Oscar Peterson) 3. The Köln Concert (Keith Jarrett) 4. My Favorite Things (Coltrane 1961) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 激活默认模式网络（DMN）。这种长篇幅、大跨度的自由即兴曲目，能让大脑在不同脑区间建立长程连接，实现想象力与自我意识的统一。 ○ 发育心理学： 此时她已经拥有了一套完整的“爵士底层操作系统”。无论以后学不学琴，这套系统都将成为她认知世界、理解“自由”的底色。
If you have ever started a task with the best intentions, yet 4 hours later your sat doing something completely different wondering how you got there... this week's More Yourself episode is for you.In this clip from our first-ever ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live event, clinical psychologist and ADHD expert Dr Hannah Cullen talks us through the Default Mode Network, how it is impacted in those of us with ADHD, and the tools we can use to support our brains!If you're normally scared by the term neuroscience, this episode offers a warm, funny and brilliantly clear perspective on information that could really help you to make sense of a brain you may have spent a lifetime fighting against.In this episode, we explore:What the Default Mode Network actually is and why understanding it is so crucial for managing ADHD symptomsWhy do so many of us start tasks and struggle to finish them, and what this has to do with working memoryHow Dr Hannah brings the DMN to life by demonstrating in real time just how hard it is for our brains to stay focusedPacing techniques that can genuinely reduce burnout and help with task completionThe power of microstarts and real examples of how they can help you finally beginHow outsourcing tasks and body doubling can ease overwhelm and boost productivitySimple systems like planners and diaries can make daily life feel more manageableWhy ADHD shows up differently in women, including the impact on stress, anxiety, depression and self-esteemThis session offers something that good therapy often takes years to uncover — and Hannah delivers it with so much warmth, humour and clarity that you'll want to listen twice.The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live Event Recording is here!My first-ever ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live event sold out, and now the full experience is available to you wherever you are, whenever it feels right.Alongside three neuro-affirming experts, we spent four hours exploring the questions that matter most to late-diagnosed women. Get lifetime access here!Inside the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Live Recording, you'll find:Kate Moryoussef on post-diagnosis growth and her gentle framework for what comes nextDr Hannah Cullen on the neuroscience of ADHD and why your brain works the way it doesHannah Miller on reconnecting with purpose through a neurodivergent lensAdele Wimsett myth-busting on hormones, HRT, progesterone and perimenopauseUnderstand yourself more deeply, feel less alone, and finally access the expert knowledge you deserve. Because every woman with ADHD deserves access to the knowledge, expertise and understanding that for too long simply hasn't been available to us.To get lifetime access for £44, click here for lifetime access.Join the More Yourself Community - the doors are now open!More Yourself is a compassionate space for late-diagnosed ADHD women to connect, reflect, learn and come home to who they really are. Sign up here!Inside the More Yourself Membership, you'll be able to:Connect with like-minded women who understand youLearn from guest experts and practical toolsReceive compassionate prompts & gentle remindersEnjoy voice-note encouragement from KateJoin flexible meet-ups and mentoring sessionsAccess on-demand workshops and quarterly guest expert sessionsTo join for £26 a month, click here. To join for £286 for a year (a whole month free!), click here.We'll also be walking through The ADHD Women's Wellbeing Toolkit together, exploring nervous system regulation, burnout recovery, RSD, joy, hormones, and self-trust, so the book comes alive in a supportive community setting.Today's episode sponsors:If you're looking to deepen your understanding and create meaningful change in the ADHD community, today's podcast sponsor is for you! The Neurodiversity Training Academy is on a mission to empower professionals who help clients wear their ADHD with pride.You can download the brochure or book a call here:https://neurodiversitytrainingacademy.com/pod/Links and Resources:Find my popular ADHD workshops and resources on my website [here].Follow the podcast on Instagram: @adhd_womenswellbeing_podKate Moryoussef is a women's ADHD lifestyle and wellbeing coach and EFT practitioner who helps overwhelmed and unfulfilled newly diagnosed ADHD women find more calm, balance, hope, health, compassion, creativity and clarity.
Want to live a better balanced life and win in marriage AND business at the same time? Purchase our (audio) book Tandem: The married entrepreneurs' guide for greater work-life balance. https://www.thetandembook.com/ Download the 5 Daily Habits to Thrive in Tandem https://marriedentrepreneur.co/5-daily-habits-download Need some insight into how to balance it all? Schedule a free discovery call. https://marriedentrepreneur.co/lets-talk Many entrepreneurs believe that the key to better performance is simply working harder and longer. But what if the real secret to creativity, clarity, and better decisions is actually learning when to stop working? In this episode of Thriving in Tandem, Robert and Kay Lee Fukui explore the science behind rest and why stepping away from work can dramatically improve both business performance and relationships at home. The conversation centers around a fascinating concept from neuroscience called the Default Mode Network (DMN)—a state your brain enters when you're not actively focused on a task. While the "Task Positive Network" drives focus and execution, the DMN is where creativity, reflection, emotional processing, and big-picture thinking happen. Robert and Kay Lee explain why many entrepreneurs stay stuck in constant "task mode," and how that constant pressure can actually limit innovation, narrow perspective, and increase stress. Through personal stories, client examples, and practical ideas—from walks in nature to date nights and simple moments of fun—they show how intentional rest helps entrepreneurs think more strategically, reconnect with their spouse, and regain the creativity needed to grow their business. When you build rhythms of rest into your life, you don't just become a better leader—you become a better spouse and parent as well. Key Takeaways Your brain operates in two key modes: the Task Positive Network (focus and execution) and the Default Mode Network (creativity and reflection). Constant work reduces creativity. When entrepreneurs stay stuck in task mode, their perspective narrows and innovation declines. Rest isn't laziness—it's strategic. Activities like walking, hobbies, nature, and fun moments activate the brain's creative pathways. Stress blocks creativity. High levels of pressure—like financial strain or constant workload—can prevent entrepreneurs from accessing their most creative thinking. Many breakthrough ideas come during downtime. Showers, walks, or quiet moments often trigger your best insights. Intentional breaks improve performance. High-performing leaders regularly schedule time for rest, exercise, prayer, or reflection. Disconnecting strengthens relationships. Being present with your spouse and family creates emotional health and unity at home. Rest creates space for vision. Moments away from work help couples dream, strategize, and align around their future together. Speaking stress out loud reduces its power. Processing fears and concerns together prevents them from building internally. Thriving in business and marriage requires rhythm. Building intentional rest into your routine allows you to perform better in both.
全世界都在懷疑：出現在法國的那個金凱瑞，是假的嗎？他沒有被調包，也沒有被克隆。他只是把自己大腦裡那個叫做「Jim Carrey」的程式，強制重跑了一遍。然後他發現：這整個程式，從一開始就是可以改寫的。這支影片會帶你走過金凱瑞從巔峰→崩潰→覺醒的完整旅程，並用神經科學告訴你：你的大腦此時此刻，正在對你做一模一樣的事。▸ 160 年三代科學家的核心發現：你從未看見真實世界▸ 預設模式網絡（DMN）：你以為的放空，其實是大腦最耗能的運算▸ 金凱瑞的憂鬱症，在神經科學層面到底發生了什麼▸ 元認知：那個「意識到我在想」的，是誰？▸ 為什麼「道理都懂，但就是做不到」——以及真正的解法在哪裡本片涉及科學家與研究：Helmholtz 無意識推論｜Karl Friston 自由能原理｜Anil Seth 受控幻覺Marcus Raichle 預設模式網絡｜Sara Lazar 哈佛冥想研究Amy Arnsten 壓力與前額葉研究｜Tedeschi & Calhoun 後創傷成長Nicole Vignola《Rewire 神經可塑性》｜John Flavell 元認知理論
Dr. Aldrich Chan is a neuropsychologist, psychotherapist and founder of the Center for Neuropsychology and Consciousness. An adjunct professor at Pepperdine University, Aldrich's research on the default mode network, mindfulness and trauma bridges neuroscience with ancient Taoist philosophy. He is the author of Reassembling Models of Reality (2021) and Seven Principles of Nature: How We Strayed and How We Return (2025).________________In this conversation, we explore Aldrich's synthesis of neuropsychology, Taoism and evolutionary mismatch theory — his SAD theory (separation, alienation, discord), the seven principles of nature (CPR WEST), subcortical midline structures and our original experience of connectedness, and what it means to live in alignment with nature.________________
If you feel constantly “on” - ticking off tasks, replying to messages, holding everything together - this episode is your reminder that your best thinking doesn't happen in the busy… it happens in the pause. In this solo episode, Michaela Thomas explores the power of deeper reflection - and why creating space (not more productivity) is often the missing piece for ADHD brains. From a simple walk through London to imagining a retreat in Sweden, this episode invites you to rethink what rest, creativity, and problem-solving really look like. In this episode, Michaela covers: Why constant busyness blocks creativity and insight The role of the default mode network (DMN) in ADHD — and why mind-wandering is not a flaw How “being away with the fairies” might actually be where your best ideas live The hidden cost of executive functioning overload (yes, even by 9am…) Why rest doesn't have to mean being still or silent How movement (walking, swimming, singing) can unlock reflection and emotional processing The power of unstructured space vs over-planned routines A reframe on retreats — from “doing” to being, connecting, and allowing Events mentioned in this episode: Sweden ADHD Women's Retreat (11–14 June) A small, curated space (only 5 spots) for rest, reflection, and connection https://thethomasconnection.thrivecart.com/shine-retreat-2026/ Golden – London (15 May) A brunch-style in-person event to pause, reflect, and connect with like-minded women https://thethomasconnection.thrivecart.com/golden-in-person-event-may-2026/
Our food team is growing! In this episode, we introduce the newest member of the DMN crew before diving headfirst into the glorious chaos of a Weird Sausage Taste Test — dubbed the "Fizzy Glizzy" — where nothing is off-limits and palatability is not guaranteed. We also have the scoop on a Giant Hot Dog Challenge making waves in the D-FW dining scene (think: meat sweats, bragging rights, and a very big bun). And because we believe in balance, we swing to the other end of the food spectrum to talk salads — the local spots that are doing them right, the ones that break your heart and why a great salad in Dallas is both rarer and more exciting than it should be.Eat Drink D-FW is your guide to the Dallas-Fort Worth food scene at dallasnews.com/food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Our food team is growing! In this episode, we introduce the newest member of the DMN crew before diving headfirst into the glorious chaos of a Weird Sausage Taste Test — dubbed the "Fizzy Glizzy" — where nothing is off-limits and palatability is not guaranteed. We also have the scoop on a Giant Hot Dog Challenge making waves in the D-FW dining scene (think: meat sweats, bragging rights, and a very big bun). And because we believe in balance, we swing to the other end of the food spectrum to talk salads — the local spots that are doing them right, the ones that break your heart and why a great salad in Dallas is both rarer and more exciting than it should be.Eat Drink D-FW is your guide to the Dallas-Fort Worth food scene at dallasnews.com/food. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Your mind races, loops, analyses, plans, replays — and somewhere in the background, the pressure in your head starts building. For many people, migraines don't begin with a food trigger or a weather shift… they begin with thoughts that won't turn off.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, host Diane Ducarme explores the link between mental noise and physical pain — and why a busy mind can be just as triggering as a stressful day or a skipped meal.We dive into neuroscience, the lived experience, and the Eastern-medicine understanding of the “wind of the mind” — the invisible force that stirs tension, drains energy, and pushes the brain toward migraine.You'll discover:
EPISODE 154 | Forgotten Languages (FL): The Most Interesting Site on the Web? While researching a previous episode about internet rabbit holes, I came across one that was some big, so complicated, that the entry soon grew into its very own episode. It's called Forgotten Languages, and at first it seems like it's all about ancient languages. But these turn out to be ciphers which, when decoded, reveal a series of interlocking narratives involving transdimensional beings, UAPs, aliens, secretive cabals working at cross purposes, the odd revelation that all humans are gone by the year 3100, and more. Like what we do? Then buy us a beer or three via our page on Buy Me a Coffee. Review us here or on IMDb. And seriously, subscribe, will ya? Like, just do it. SECTIONS 02:00 - Speaking in Tongues - The Forgotten Languages website at first glance, using clues to start to understand, language as a system to modify biology 13:36 - Aliens Ate My Buick - Giselians, the Cassini Diskus, Paradigm Shifter Vehicles (PSVs) 18:55 - Nature of Threat - The Phoenix Lights, MilOrbs, USOs, SV17q, SV09n's agendas, SV06n seems nicer, the default mode network (DMN), geminoviruses in the year 2100 33:55 - Jigsaw Falling into Place - DRACO, Congressional UAP hearings, Matthew Brown blows the whistle on Immaculate Constellation and a secretive group (SV17q?), DOLYN; Michael Shellenberger specifically mentions NURO, Immaculate Constellation and SV17q to Congress; Denebian probes, LyAV, XVIS 44:46 - Hoist That Rag - Alternative Reality games, Dispatches from Elsewhere, "The Beast", the SCP Foundation, other theories about FL 48:36 - Language Is a Virus - Various theories about what FL is really all about, the Cybernetic Culture Research Unit (CCRU), hyperstitions Music by Fanette Ronjat More Info Forgotten Languages website ForgottenLanguages.org — another linguistic rabbit hole on Reddit The Deepest Internet Mystery You've Never Heard Of (and Why It's Now in the Congressional Record) video on the smoothjazz YouTube channel My emails with Ayndryl by Saša Milić Forgotten Languages entire subreddit The Pattern Everyone's Missing While Debating "Dee's Nuts" on the r/UFOs subreddit Dispatches from Elsewhere on IMDb SCP Foundation website Cybernetic culture research unit website Cybernetic Culture Research Unit (CCRU) on Philosophyball WIki Forward? A Short History of the Cybernetic Culture Research Unit by Samuel McIlhagga Follow us on social: Facebook X (Twitter) Other Podcasts by Derek DeWitt DIGITAL SIGNAGE DONE RIGHT - Winner of a Gold Quill Award, Gold MarCom Award, AVA Digital Award Gold, Silver Davey Award, and Communicator Award of Excellence, and on numerous top 10 podcast lists. PRAGUE TIMES - A city is more than just a location - it's a kaleidoscope of history, places, people and trends. This podcast looks at Prague, in the center of Europe, from a number of perspectives, including what it is now, what is has been and where it's going. It's Prague THEN, Prague NOW, Prague LATER
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: What's going on with free speech in the City of Dallas? Dallas police arrested, or detained, street preachers preaching the Gospel on public property, outside the American Airlines Center.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.On a short week report, the Texas oil & gas rig count grew again.Abilene's growth and key position on I-20 near the Metroplex nets Bass Pro Shops as anchor tenant of an $80 million retail development. (I think I may have credited this story to the DMN but is was in the Houston Chronicle.)Here's a bonus story for you: Dallas CEO ventures into Ukrainian warzones.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
“It ain't what you don't know that gets you into trouble. It's what you know for sure that just ain't so. “ Mark TwainThis Part 1 outlines an upcoming book called "Indigestible" that presents a sense of self is a temporary, fictional narrative orchestrated by the Default Mode Network (DMN), which constantly produces the static of rumination and anxiety. The author argues that personal lives are not guided by free will but by a "programmed script" composed of cultural inputs, trauma, and epigenetics, the mechanism by which ancestral experiences physically alter genetic expression. Drawing on neuroscience, the text shows that practices like meditation and the use of psychedelics measurably decrease DMN activity, allowing the receiver to tune into the larger, unfiltered field of intelligence. The ultimate purpose, therefore, is not self-improvement but the "assimilation" of the individual ego, which is seen as a transitional form destined to rejoin the universal consciousness.Grant Cameron Bookshttps://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00EFGCJRC
What are the best competing theories of consciousness? Can we isolate where it arises and measure how complex it is? How do 5meo DMT mystical or non-separation experiences shift worldviews on consciousness?In this episode we have the very theme of the podcast's title to delve into, the quest to understand the nature of consciousness. So we discuss mind and self, and what kind of substrate you need to allow for subjective experience; we look at the various philosophical positions on the nature of consciousness and ways to move beyond the unwinnable argument around the hard problem; we talk about extended cognition and cellular cognition; how integrated information theory attempts to quantify consciousness; the origin of meaning; psychedelics and the implications of mystical experiences of non-separation; whether AI will ever become conscious; and the implications of plant intelligence and memory.There's only one person who can speak about such a wide range of topics this well, one of the most passionate consciousness researchers in the world for over 40 years, physicist and neuroscientist, Christof Koch. He's Chief Scientist at the BlueDot Foundation, and has authored and co-authored over 1000 scientific papers and 6 books, including “The Quest for Consciousness”, “Confessions of a Romantic Reductionst” and “Then I am myself the World”, which we'll be focussing on today. What we discuss:00:00 His migration from physics to neuroscience.06:10 “Take no one's word for it”.07:50 His long-term Francis Crick collaboration.10:00 The signatures, footprints and correlates of consciousness.17:50 The empirical approach to the philosophical ‘Hard problem'.21:00 Metaphysics isn't empirical.21:40 The issues along the spectrum from materialism to idealism.29:00 “The great divide of being” - quotidian vs dissociated states.33:15 Is the self an illusion?34:15 The difference between self consciousness and subjective experience.38:00 “Confessions of a romantic reductionist”.41:00 Meaning is not an empirical subject.44:30 Integrated information theory explained - existence as casual power.52:50 The placebo effect is consciousness causally influencing the world.01:00:00 Computational theories of consciousness.01:03:10 The connectome: an exact brain replica in a simulation.01:05:10 Extended cognition & the blurred boundaries between selves.01:09:30 Michael Levin: the hierarchy from cellular to collective cognition.01:13:50 ‘Then I am myself the world' Book.01:14:40 5meoDMT: His mystical & NDE experiences.01:21:40 Lowering of the DMN in non-self like experiences like flow, meditation, day-dreaming, or psychedelics.01:24:00 To be real, experiences must have causal power.01:27:25 Perspective shift after psychedelics.01:30:50 Plant consciousness, intelligence, communication & memory.References: www.christofkoch.comScientific PapersChristof Koch, “Then I Am Myself the World: What Consciousness Is and How to Expand It the world”.Christof Koch, “Consciousness: Confessions of a romantic reductionist.”
In this episode, we break down the real neuroscience behind anxiety, avoidance, procrastination, and the Sunday Scaries — and give you practical tools to interrupt the patterns your brain keeps running on autopilot. You'll finally understand what your brain is doing, why it's doing it, and how to retrain it.By the end of this episode, you'll walk away knowing:Why your brain predicts the worst How dopamine actually drives avoidance Why Sundays hit so hard How the threat circuit, DMN, and executive network shape procrastination Why your brain is doing this and how to use these tools to retrain it.___Work With MeIf you want to go deeper into this work — the patterns, the tools, the rewiring — and you want support and accountability tailored to your brain, you can work with me 1:1. This is where we take the science and apply it directly to your life so you can create real, lasting change.___Be sure to follow my Instagram @briannadiorio for all the Brianna Approved educational content! Check out my Amazon Storefront for all of my favorite Brianna Approved things!You can visit my website www.briannadiorio.com to learn more.Production Manager and Graphics @kylediorio___
Episode 102: Rewiring Trauma + Healing with Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (with Dr. Tony Reigle)In this transformational episode, Kara Lovehart (Mind-Body Psychic Medium & Executive Intuitive Coach) sits down with Dr. Tony Reigle, a trauma specialist and pioneer in ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP). Together, they explore how this groundbreaking therapy is transforming trauma healing for veterans, first responders, and trauma survivors.You'll discover how KAP opens pathways to emotional freedom by restoring neuroplasticity, calming the default mode network, and creating a safe, supported space for deep inner healing. This episode bridges neuroscience, trauma recovery, and spiritual integration — revealing how psychedelics are reshaping the future of mental health care.In This EpisodeWhat ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP) actually is and how it differs from other psychedelic modalitiesThe neuroscience behind trauma and how KAP “softens” rigid mental patternsUnderstanding the default mode network (DMN) and its link to PTSD, anxiety, and depressionStories and insights from Dr. Reigle's work with veterans and first respondersAddressing myths, safety concerns, and misconceptions around ketamine therapyHow to find qualified, trauma-informed ketamine providersThe evolving landscape of psychedelic medicine and trauma treatment in the U.S.Tips for preparing, navigating, and integrating your own KAP journeyMeet Our GuestDr. Tony Reigle, PhD, LPC, CCTP-II is a Licensed Professional Counselor and trauma therapist specializing in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy. A U.S. military veteran with active duty and National Guard service, Dr. Reigle brings a unique understanding of trauma recovery for veterans, first responders, and high-stress professionals.His clinical approach blends neuroscience, mindfulness, and trauma-informed care, helping clients heal at the intersection of brain, body, and belief. Beyond his practice, Dr. Reigle serves the mental health community as an educator and advocate for ethical psychedelic therapy, contributing to research and training in this rapidly evolving field.Who Should Tune InAnyone curious about psychedelic-assisted therapy or ketamine therapy for traumaVeterans, first responders, and trauma survivors seeking holistic healing approachesTherapists, coaches, and mental health professionals exploring integrative
This week on The Lexy Show: Fashion That Gives a Dmn*, we're joined by Elaine Briks Mitchell, founder and CEO of The Bra Recyclers — a pioneering organization redefining what it means to give clothing a second life.For more than a decade, Elaine has been on a mission to keep bras and lingerie out of landfills while supporting women and girls in need across the globe. In this episode, we explore how one small garment can make a massive impact — from reducing textile waste to restoring dignity and confidence for breast cancer survivors, domestic violence victims, and those facing economic hardship.Elaine shares how bra recycling works, why intimate apparel became her focus, and how The Bra Recyclers bridges the gap between environmental action and social good. Together, we unpack what it really means to turn compassion into circularity — one donation at a time.If you've ever wondered how fashion can truly empower, this conversation proves that even the smallest acts of sustainability can change lives.
In this episode of The Psychedelic Podcast, Paul F. Austin sits down with meditation teacher and social entrepreneur Dr. Fleet Maull to explore how Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM) intersects with psychedelic therapy. Find full show notes and links here: https://thethirdwave.co/podcast/episode-324/?ref=278 Fleet shares his journey from a 14-year federal prison sentence—where he founded the first prison hospice program and led daily meditation groups—to developing NSM, a radically embodied, neuroscience- and trauma-informed approach to practice. He explains how NSM trains five key brain networks, why embodiment quiets a noisy mind more reliably than “thinking about” the breath, and how pairing NSM with ketamine or psilocybin can help shift insights from state to trait. The conversation offers a grounded roadmap for practitioners and seekers who want deeper stability, safety, and integration in expanded-state work. Fleet Maull, PhD, CMT-P is an author, meditation teacher, mindset coach, and social entrepreneur working at the intersection of personal and social transformation. He is the founder & CEO of Heart Mind Institute, which integrates Western science with contemplative wisdom across trauma healing, resilience, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and conscious entrepreneurship. While serving a 14-year federal sentence (1985–1999), he founded Prison Mindfulness Institute and National Prison Hospice Association, catalyzing national movements in contemplative rehabilitation and end-of-life care. A senior Dharma teacher in Tibetan Buddhism and a Zen Roshi, Dr. Maull developed Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM), a deeply embodied, trauma-informed practice for healing and awakening. *This October 14–19, 2025, Paul will also co-host Heart Mind Institute's free online Microdosing & Psychedelic Retreats Summit, featuring 35+ global leaders including Paul Stamets, Deepak Chopra, and James Fadiman. Register free via the links below. Highlights Why embodiment beats “thinking about” the breath Prison as practice: hospice, service, and sobriety What is Neuro-Somatic Mindfulness (NSM)? DMN vs. task-positive network in practice Training five neural networks for resilience From state to trait: integration by design NSM with low-dose ketamine: retreat outcomes Rigidity, chaos, and the Goldilocks zone Episode Links FleetMaull.com: https://www.fleetmaull.com/ Heart Mind Institute: https://www.heartmind.co/ Microdosing & Psychedelic Retreats Summit (Free Registration): https://thethirdwave.co/wp/?bwfan-link-trigger=9662151721791b9c6c99a7d8adb5929c Episode Sponsors: The Practitioner Certification Program by Third Wave's Psychedelic Coaching Institute. Golden Rule Mushrooms - Get a lifetime discount of 10% with code THIRDWAVE at checkout
Have you ever drawn a blank when asked how you're feeling? Or maybe you experience constant inner buzzing, numbness, or anxiety without any words to describe it. You're not broken—and you're not alone. In this deeply informative and compassionately nuanced episode, Jennifer, Elizabeth, and guest Matt Bush unpack alexithymia: a common and often misunderstood trauma-related trait that involves difficulty identifying, describing, or connecting with emotions. More than emotional “numbness,” alexithymia involves disrupted communication between the body and brain, making healing feel elusive. The hosts break down the neurological roots of this trait, how it differs from emotional numbing in PTSD, and why traditional talk therapy often isn't enough. You'll learn how interoceptive training—like what's taught in NeuroSomatic Intelligence (NSI)—can help bring emotional awareness back online. Whether you're a practitioner, trauma survivor, or someone just feeling disconnected, this conversation offers hope and concrete tools to rewire the nervous system for emotional clarity, embodiment, and relational healing. Timestamps: 0:43 – What Is Alexithymia? 3:00 – Why It's Common After Trauma 4:40 – The TAS-20 Scale: 3 Key Features 7:00 – Lived Experience + Relationship Impact 10:00 – Alexithymia vs. Emotional Numbing 14:40 – Trauma's Impact on Emotional Mapping 17:00 – Neurological Underpinnings (Insula, DMN, etc.) 20:00 – Substance Use, Shutdowns & Coping 26:00 – Functional Freeze & Stress Sensitivity 30:00 – How Neuroplasticity Supports Change 33:00 – NSI Tools for Rewiring Emotional Awareness 36:00 – Practical Steps to Start Feeling More 40:00 – Emotional Expression, Relationships & Health Outcomes Key Takeaways: Alexithymia is not a disorder but a trainable trait, often shaped by trauma and nervous system adaptations. Traditional talk therapy may not fully address alexithymia due to its neurological roots—interoceptive training is key. It differs from emotional numbing in PTSD; each involves distinct brain networks (e.g., DMN vs. salience network). Emotional awareness isn't just about language—it starts with sensing the body. Healing emotional disconnect can improve not just mental health, but physical health and relational dynamics. Resources Mentioned: NeuroSomatic Intelligence Coaching Certification → www.rewiretrial.com Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20) Referenced Studies: Vandervoort Meta-analysis (2013) Journal of Global Health Reports (2025) Gharlic & Doba (2015) Brewer & Kuehnerberg (2016) PTSD + Alexithymia Therapy Outcomes (2008) If this episode gave you clarity, comfort, or tools for your healing, share it with someone who needs it. Don't forget to subscribe on your favorite audio platform or hit the bell on YouTube so you never miss an episode.
SummaryIn this episode of the Workshop Therapy podcast, host Andrew delves into the concept of the Default Mode Network (DMN), a collection of brain areas that are active during rest and self-referential thought. He discusses its significance in cognitive processes, the challenges of measuring it, and its connections to memory and creativity. The conversation highlights the historical context of the DMN's discovery and its implications for understanding consciousness and mental health.
As requested, here is the latest meditation with no music. Work with me, community link. Experience a deeply relaxing 40-minute Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) designed to quiet your mind, restore your nervous system, and open moments of connection with your true self. This science-backed practice slows down the Default Mode Network (DMN)—the brain's hub of self-talk and rumination—helping reduce stress, anxiety, and mental chatter. Peripheral vision is also introduced, a powerful technique proven to calm the DMN in seconds and bring you fully into the present moment. Through gentle body relaxation, soothing metaphors, and inward awareness, you'll shift into a state where stress dissolves, dopamine and serotonin naturally rise, and deep clarity emerges. Perfect for recharging during the day, deepening meditation, or preparing for sleep—this NSDR will leave you refreshed, centered, and closer to your truest self. About Me. I'm Paul Sheppard — host of the top 10 podcast, Ultimate Mindset Change Teacher, Mentor, and Mindset Coach. I help entrepreneurs, leaders, high-performers and truth seekers around the world awaken, reprogram old mental patterns, and break free from the limitations of their minds — so they can build authentic success, create aligned businesses, and live the extraordinary lives they're meant for. Whether you're stuck in overthinking, battling self-doubt, or feeling trapped by invisible blocks, my work guides you to reconnect with clarity, confidence, and purpose. My first book is coming soon — and I believe it's going to be a game-changer in the world of mindset transformation for entrepreneurs and conscious creators. Thank you for being here with me. I'm honoured to support your journey. Paul
Work with me & community link. Experience a deeply relaxing 40-minute Non-Sleep Deep Rest (NSDR) designed to quiet your mind, restore your nervous system, and open moments of connection with your true self. This science-backed practice slows down the Default Mode Network (DMN)—the brain's hub of self-talk and rumination—helping reduce stress, anxiety, and mental chatter. Peripheral vision is also introduced, a powerful technique proven to calm the DMN in seconds and bring you fully into the present moment. Through gentle body relaxation, soothing metaphors, and inward awareness, you'll shift into a state where stress dissolves, dopamine and serotonin naturally rise, and deep clarity emerges. Perfect for recharging during the day, deepening meditation, or preparing for sleep—this NSDR will leave you refreshed, centered, and closer to your truest self. About Me I'm Paul Sheppard — host of the top 10 podcast, Ultimate Mindset Change Teacher, Mentor, and Mindset Coach. I help entrepreneurs, leaders, high-performers and truth seekers around the world awaken, reprogram old mental patterns, and break free from the limitations of their minds — so they can build authentic success, create aligned businesses, and live the extraordinary lives they're meant for. Whether you're stuck in overthinking, battling self-doubt, or feeling trapped by invisible blocks, my work guides you to reconnect with clarity, confidence, and purpose. My first book is coming soon — and I believe it's going to be a game-changer in the world of mindset transformation for entrepreneurs and conscious creators. Thank you for being here with me. I'm honoured to support your journey. Paul
Beyond the Brain: Why Your 3D Identity Isn't Who You Really Are What This Episode Is Really About: We're getting real about identity—because the person you think you are… probably isn't the whole story. In this episode, Penny breaks down the neuroscience, subconscious programming, and soul-level insight behind why your 3D identity—your "I am" story, fears, and mental patterns—isn't actually who you are. It's just what your brain has been taught to believe. You'll discover how your brain's default mode network (DMN), dopamine loops, and outdated self-concepts hijack your growth—and how hypnosis can interrupt and realign these patterns at the identity level. Whether you're on a spiritual journey or simply trying to get unstuck, this episode gives you a radically empowering reframe: You are not broken. You are programmable. And you have the power to choose what you're programmed for. Highlights & Breakthroughs: How the brain creates your 3D identity through memory, comparison, and reward loops Why “I'm not good enough” is often just a dopamine-fueled safety mechanism What the default mode network (DMN) is—and how it keeps you in old patterns The difference between your brain, your mind, and consciousness Why spiritual seekers often get stuck even with all the right mindset tools How hypnosis recalibrates identity and removes subconscious blocks The Identity Matrix™ method: How Penny's process rewires self-concept at the deepest level What happens when you shift from “the person who has the problem” to “the one who no longer needs it” Real Talk: Your thoughts, fears, and "I am not enough" loops? That's just old code running on your brain's hardware. You are consciousness. Your brain is a computer. Hypnosis is the keyboard. Ready to Deepen Your Influence?
In this Leader Lounge episode, Martin discusses three psychological states: the neutral state, the challenge state, and the threat state. The episode breaks down each of the three psychological states:Neutral State: This is an "even-keel" state where you are busy doing nothing, avoiding pain, and seeking comfort. It's a restorative state for the brain, allowing it to enter the default mode network (DMN) for inward focus on things like reflection and future planning.Challenge State: In this state, you seek pleasure and reward and are willing to endure some pain, challenge, and discomfort to build confidence and competence. This state involves a healthy release of adrenaline and cortisol, keeping you focused on what you control and want to achieve.Threat State: This is a survival mechanism where extreme levels of adrenaline and cortisol flood the body and brain, creating a "fight or flight" response to a perceived threat. The speaker notes that while this was an evolutionary response to predators, in the modern world, it can be triggered by a constant stream of information and perceived dangers.If you would like to buy Martins book 'Pain & Pleasure' you can purchase it here - https://trans2performance.com/iamhumanContact us/Follow on SocialsEmail:Help@trans2performance.com Subscribe to the People Performance Podcast - Spotify, Apple, Youtube. Visit our website and social media channels:https://trans2performance.com @T2ThePeopplePerformancePeople@ThePeoplePerformancePodcastLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/t2-thepeopleperformancepeople
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: President Trump's executive order on energy and agriculture stops the planned “land grab” Biden put in motion around the Muleshoe Wildlife Refuge which would have taken significant land out of agriculture production.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Senator Cruz and others have it right. We don't necessarily need layer upon layer of weather even warning systems. We already have a robust national system from the National Weather Service via radio and it simply needs a further build-up.Senate passes THC ban in Second Reading.More on Texas Congressional redistricting.DMN libs say voters want move on from border issues but the public says it wants deportation of illegal aliens.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
This meditation is an open awareness practice. You'll simply notice thoughts, sounds, and sensations as they arise, without judgment or engagement. The goal isn't to stop thinking, but to observe thoughts as transient events, allowing your brain's default mode network, or DMN, to naturally quiet down and fostering a profound sense of peace in the spaciousness of the present moment. WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S INNER AWARENESS JOURNEY Welcome, incredible minds, to a groundbreaking journey that will forever change how you think about peace and your potential! Have you ever wished you could simply "rewire" your brain for more calm, more joy, and less stress? The amazing news is, you absolutely can! This special 7-day meditation series, "THE NEUROPLASTIC MIND: RESHAPING YOUR PEACE PATHWAYS," is your personal guide to harnessing your brain's most astonishing superpower: neuroplasticity. We're talking about the scientific fact that your brain is not a fixed entity, but a dynamic, ever-changing landscape that literally reorganizes itself based on your experiences, thoughts, and intentions. Each day, you'll dive into fascinating scientific insights about how your brain works, paired with powerful guided meditations that will help you consciously build new neural pathways to peace. Get ready to release old patterns, cultivate profound tranquility, and discover the incredible power you hold to reshape your mind for lasting calm. Your journey to a more peaceful, resilient, and joyful brain starts now! This is day 4 of a 7-day "The Neuroplastic Mind: Reshaping Your Peace Pathways" meditation series, episodes 3339-3345. YOUR WEEKLY CHALLENGE Mindful Minute Makeover Quest: This week, pause for 1-minute 3 times a day and focus on absorbing the peace around you. Consciously become aware of peace in your environment and engage all your senses as you absorb it. YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY DURING THIS WEEK'S SERIES This is episode 4 of a 7-day meditation series titled, "The Neuroplastic Mind: Reshaping Your Peace Pathways" episodes 3346-3352. Day 1: Peace Visualization Day 2: Affirmation: "Peace is my natural state." Day 3: Inner Peace Breath Day 4: Anjali Mudra to trust yourself Day 5: Fifth Chakra inner authentic peace focus Day 6: Flow meditation combining the week's techniques Day 7: Weekly review meditation and closure SHARE YOUR MEDITATION JOURNEY WITH YOUR FELLOW MEDITATORS Let's connect and inspire each other! Please share a little about how meditation has helped you by reaching out to me at Mary@SipandOm.com or better yet -- direct message me on https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om. We'd love to hear about your meditation ritual! WAYS TO SUPPORT THE DAILY MEDITATION PODCAST SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss a single episode. Consistency is the KEY to a successful meditation ritual. SHARE the podcast with someone who could use a little extra support. I'd be honored if you left me a podcast review. If you do, please email me at Mary@sipandom.com and let me know a little about yourself and how meditation has helped you. I'd love to share your journey to inspire fellow meditators on the podcast! All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. FOR DAILY EXTRA SUPPORT OUTSIDE THE PODCAST Each day's meditation techniques are shared at: sip.and.om Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sip.and.om/ sip and om Facebook https://www.facebook.com/SipandOm/ SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP Looking for a little more support? If you're ready for a more in-depth meditation experience, allow Mary to guide you in daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. Give it a whirl for 7-days free! Receive access to 2,000+ 30-minute guided meditations customized around a weekly theme to help you manage emotions. Receive a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each weekly theme. 2-Week's Free Access on iOS https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com.Let go of repetitive negative thoughts. The beach waves were composed by Mike Koenig. Music composed by Christopher Lloyd Clark licensed by RoyaltyFreeMusic.com, and also by musician Greg Keller.
We revisit a classic episode to understand the circuitry of the self as we uncover the neurological pathways behind the Ego and explain what the Default Mode Network is. Topics covered: What the hell is the Default Mode Network The Brain Pathways of Anxiety and Depression The imbalances causing ADHD How modern medicines interact with the brain The effect of meditation and psilocybin on the DMN Starting with Hans Berger's pioneering work with EEG this episode covers the history of Default Mode Network discovery, its role in ADHD symptoms, and the impact of Default Mode Network on depression. We also explore the connection between DMN and anxiety disorders and discuss the benefits of therapeutic interventions targeting the Default Mode Network. Learn how modern neuroscience uses DMN insights to enhance psychiatric treatments and the overall understanding of mental health. ---- Advertisers BetterHelp The world's largest online therapy provider BetterHelp.com/GrowthMindset - 10% off 1st month Liquid I.V. Sugar-free hydration for any occasion Liquid-IV.com - 20% off with code GROWTH ---- NEW SHOW - How to Change the World Sam's new show can be found on major podcast players: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1Fj3eFjEoAEKF5lWQxPJyT Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-to-change-the-world-the-history-of-innovation/id1815282649 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@HowToChangeTheWorldPodcast Can't find it on your player? RSS feed - https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/682b3b86696b5d1232d698a8 ---- UPGRADE to Premium:
ADHD isn't a defect— it's a brilliant survival strategy.Heather McKean and co-host Kent dive into the neuroscience (dopamine, DMN, hyper-vigilance), childhood ACEs, and school-system pressures that wire an “ADHD brain.” Then they show how Mind Change tools re-route those patterns—no shame, no labels.Inside this conversationWhy a hyperactive brain is often a hyper-vigilant brainDopamine “hunger” vs. true connectionHow compliance-based classrooms amplify symptomsRewiring steps that turn coping skills into super-powersHit ▶︎ to rethink everything you were told about ADHD—and grab the free resources at mindchange.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Meditation Leads to Reduced Default Mode Network Activity Beyond an Active TaskIn this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and Dr. Kathleen Garrison explore how meditation alters brain activity, specifically within the default mode network (DMN), a system associated with self-referential thinking and mind-wandering. This study uniquely compares meditation not just to resting states but also to an active cognitive task, demonstrating that experienced meditators exhibit significantly reduced DMN activity. Findings suggest that long-term meditation practice can quiet habitual self-referential thought patterns and improve attentional control. Tune in to discover how meditation reshapes the brain beyond relaxation, fostering present-moment awareness and mental clarity.Full Reference:Garrison, K. A., Zeffiro, T. A., Scheinost, D., Constable, R. T., & Brewer, J. A. (2015). Meditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task. Cognitive, Affective, & Behavioral Neuroscience, 15, 712–720. https://doi.org/10.3758/s13415-015-0358-3Let's connect on Instagram
Send us a textIn this unforgettable episode, we're revisiting a conversation that blew our minds—and helped reframe everything we thought we knew about ADHD, motherhood, and what it means to be “too much.”Tracy Otsuka is the host of the wildly popular ADHD for Smart Ass Women podcast and author of the book by the same name. A former attorney and certified ADHD coach, Tracy has become a global voice for women who are tired of being pathologized—and ready to celebrate what makes them different.In this conversation, we cover:Why ADHD in women is often misunderstood, masked, and misdiagnosedHow “smart girl syndrome” leads to high achievement—and high self-doubtThe difference between the default mode network (DMN) and task positive network (TPN), and why they matter so much to ADHD brainsThe real reason motherhood can feel like Groundhog Day for women with ADHDHow to get out of your head and into aligned actionThe truth about trauma, shame, and learned helplessness in ADHD womenWhy perfectionism and creativity often co-exist in neurodivergent womenHow Tracy's approach brings humor, empowerment, and healing to thousands of womenThis isn't just a conversation—it's a reframe. If you've ever felt like the “too much” girl who couldn't keep up with motherhood, or like you're sitting on a pile of potential you just can't access, this episode is for you.Featured Guest: Tracy Otsuka is a certified ADHD coach, former SEC attorney, and the creator of the ADHD for Smart Ass Women podcast and book. Her podcast has over 5 million downloads and reaches listeners in 160 countries. She's been featured in Forbes, ADDitude Magazine, and The Goal Digger Podcast, and moderates a Facebook group with nearly 100,000 members.Resources & Mentions:Tracy Otsuka's Podcast: ADHD for Smart Ass WomenDr. Sharon SalineDr. Christine Li (The Procrastination Coach)MOTHER PLUS INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mother_plus_podcast/MOTHER PLUS FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/motherpluspodcastMOTHER PLUS PERMISSION SLIP: https://www.motherplusser.com/Permission-SlipMOTHER PLUS NEWSLETTER: https://www.motherplusser.com/signup-pageMOTHER PLUS BLOG: https://www.motherplusser.com/blog
Qui n'a jamais vécu ce moment déconcertant : le mot sur le bout de la langue, le nom d'un collègue qui échappe soudain, le souvenir d'une tâche à accomplir qui se volatilise. Ces "trous de mémoire", bien que banals, intriguent depuis longtemps neuroscientifiques et psychologues.Une récente méta-analyse, parue dans la revue Trends in Cognitive Sciences, apporte un nouvel éclairage. En compilant les résultats de 80 études, les chercheurs ont identifié des mécanismes cérébraux bien spécifiques à l'origine de ces instants de vide mental. Et l'une des découvertes majeures est que ces moments ne sont pas des erreurs du cerveau, mais au contraire, une fonction naturelle de notre esprit.Première révélation : ces "trous de mémoire" ou épisodes de pensée diffuse occupent jusqu'à 20 % de notre temps d'éveil ! Ils surviennent lorsque notre attention se relâche temporairement, souvent à notre insu.Sur le plan neurologique, ces instants correspondent à une modification de l'activité du réseau du mode par défaut (Default Mode Network, DMN), un ensemble de régions cérébrales impliquées dans la réflexion intérieure, l'auto-évaluation et le vagabondage mental. Quand ce réseau prend le dessus, l'activité dans les circuits liés à l'attention et à la mémoire de travail diminue. Résultat : un décalage temporaire dans notre capacité à accéder aux souvenirs ou aux informations immédiates.Autrement dit, pendant ces brefs moments, notre cerveau bascule en mode introspectif ou "repos cognitif", et cela peut provoquer un trou de mémoire. C'est un phénomène physiologique normal — et même utile ! Il permettrait au cerveau de se régénérer, de consolider des souvenirs ou de favoriser la créativité.L'étude souligne également que ces épisodes sont plus fréquents en situation de fatigue, de stress ou de surcharge cognitive. Le manque de sommeil, par exemple, augmente l'instabilité de l'attention et rend les trous de mémoire plus probables.Enfin, les chercheurs rappellent que ces oublis sont rarement un signe de déclin cognitif chez l'adulte en bonne santé. Ils font partie du fonctionnement naturel de notre cerveau. Néanmoins, s'ils deviennent excessivement fréquents ou s'accompagnent d'autres troubles cognitifs, il est conseillé de consulter un spécialiste.En résumé, grâce à cette analyse approfondie, on comprend mieux que nos trous de mémoire sont liés à un rééquilibrage dynamique de l'activité cérébrale — un phénomène naturel et même essentiel à notre équilibre mental. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.
In today's episode, Audrey explores the Default Mode Network (DMN)—the part of the brain responsible for self-focused thinking and mental time-travel. She unpacks how trauma can wire the DMN to loop on fear, shame, guilt, and "what ifs," keeping you stuck in old stories. You'll learn how to shift from rigid thought patterns into embodied presence using nervous system tools that help you move from mind to body, from story to sensation, and from survival into self-trust.Resources:Join the Rooted and Regulated 8-Week Live Program. Your 8-week intensive program to get unstuck and out of survival mode, reconnect to your intuition, feel rooted and regulated in your emotions, relationships, and purpose. The last day to sign up for this July Cohort is June 30th. Microdose Psychedelics with Golden Rule. Your trusted brand for microdosing mushrooms and LSD.5-Day Detachment Reset. Your self-paced course on nervous system regulation, navigating challenging emotions, shifting your inner narrative, and integrating and embodying true change.Additional Coaching Offers & Affiliate Links.Be sure to like, rate, share, or subscribe to this podcast so you never miss updates from the Advice My Friends Ignored podcast.xx, Audrey
Hey friend! Ever spiral into negative self-talk and wonder why your brain just won't chill? You're not alone—and you're definitely not broken. In this episode of Adulting with Autism, I sit down with award-winning psychologist Dr. Betsy Holmberg, author of the upcoming book The Unkind Mind (releasing June 1 from New Harbinger Publications). But this isn't your typical therapy chat. Betsy's story starts with her own depression after divorce—and a turning point that didn't come from traditional talk therapy, but from neuroscience.
In this episode, we dive deep into the pesky world of rumination—the habit of replaying worries, regrets, or anxieties in your mind. Learn the science behind the default mode network (DMN) and understand how it sparks these thought loops. We'll share some personal anecdotes and provide practical strategies to manage rumination, from engaging in focused tasks and reframing your thoughts to simply ignoring those relentless midnight musings. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! Sources and Notes: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life. Benning, S. D., & Ait Oumeziane, B. (2017). Reduced positive emotion and underarousal are uniquely associated with subclinical depression symptoms: Evidence from psychophysiology, self-report, and symptom clusters. Psychophysiology, 54(7), 1010–1030. https://doi.org/10.1111/psyp.12853 Full transcript here Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. Visit NAMI for more. You can also call or text SAMHSA at 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
In this eye-opening episode of Healthy Mind, Healthy Life, host Avik Chakraborty sits down with Dr. Betsy Holmberg, Harvard-trained psychologist and author of the upcoming book Unkind Mind. Betsy shares her personal journey through heartbreak and depression, revealing a powerful discovery: the voice inside your head—the one constantly criticizing and doubting you—is not actually you. It's your brain's Default Mode Network (DMN), a survival mechanism rooted in ancient fears of rejection and failure. Together, they unpack how these negative thoughts form, how they impact identity, parenting, relationships, and careers, and—most importantly—how we can separate ourselves from them. Learn how understanding the brain's thought networks can unlock freedom from anxiety, overthinking, and imposter syndrome. About the GuestDr. Betsy Holmberg is a psychologist with a Ph.D. from Duke and clinical training from Harvard. She previously worked as a top-tier consultant with McKinsey & Company. Betsy now focuses on educating people about brain science and self-talk. Her upcoming book Unkind Mind (releasing June 1st) is a game-changer in mental health, blending neuroscience and personal insight. Key Takeaways Negative self-talk often stems from the DMN, an outdated neural network designed for survival, not truth. You are not your thoughts—the DMN is automatic and separate from your conscious self. Imposter syndrome, self-doubt, and anxiety can be reduced by strengthening the Central Executive Network (CEN) through mindfulness and intentional focus. Meditation helps shift brain activity from DMN to CEN, building emotional resilience. Self-compassion, awareness, and emotional honesty are powerful tools for breaking free from unkind mental patterns. Connect with Dr. Betsy Holmberg Website: www.betsyholmberg.com Instagram: @betsyholmberg Book: Unkind Mind – Pre-order now on Amazon or from other major retailers (available June 1st) Want to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life?DM on PodMatch DM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik Subscribe To Newsletter: https://healthymindbyavik.substack.com/ Join Community: https://nas.io/healthymind Stay Tuned And Follow Us! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@healthymind-healthylife Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/podhealth.club/ Threads - https://www.threads.net/@podhealth.club Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/podcast.healthymind LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/newandnew/ #UnkindMind #HealthyMindHealthyLife #MentalHealthAwareness #SelfTalk #Neuroscience #Wellbeing #BetsyHolmberg #podmatch #healing #resilience
Episode 145: The Science of Creativity: Why Creative Hobbies Fuel Innovation and Healing Have you ever felt stuck in your work, unsure how to break through to the next level of impact and fulfillment? You're not alone. Many therapists, psychologists, and helping professionals find themselves yearning to create something bigger than traditional one-on-one sessions—a book, a podcast, a new therapy approach, a retreat, or an online course. Yet, they feel paralyzed, unsure how to make space for creativity in their already full lives. But what if creativity wasn't a luxury? What if engaging in artistic hobbies wasn't just a way to ‘relax,' but a scientifically-backed method to enhance your innovation, impact, and overall effectiveness? The Nobel Prize Study: Why the Most Brilliant Minds Engage in the Arts A groundbreaking study highlighted in Originals by Adam Grant analyzed Nobel Prize-winning scientists between 1901 and 2005, comparing them to their equally skilled but less accomplished peers. Both groups had deep expertise in their respective fields, yet the Nobel laureates were dramatically more likely to engage in creative pursuits outside of their scientific work (Root-Bernstein, & Root-Bernstein, 2019). Here's what the research found: Artistic HobbyIncreased Likelihood for Nobel Prize WinnersPlaying music (instrument, composing, conducting)2x more likelyVisual arts (drawing, painting, sculpting)7x more likelyCrafts (woodworking, mechanics, electronics, glassblowing)7.5x more likelyWriting (poetry, plays, novels, essays)12x more likelyPerforming arts (acting, dance, magic)22x more likely The pattern doesn't just apply to scientists. A large-scale study of entrepreneurs and inventors found that those who started businesses and contributed to patent applications were also more likely to engage in arts-related hobbies, such as painting, literature, and sculpture (Woronkowicz & Noonan, 2019). What This Means for Therapists, Healers, and Innovators If you're a therapist, psychologist, or wellness professional dreaming of making a greater impact but feeling creatively blocked, this study offers a profound insight: the key to unlocking your next big idea may not be more certifications or academic research, but rather, more time spent in creative play. Creativity Fuels Problem-Solving Engaging in the arts rewires the brain to make novel connections. Just as Nobel laureates use creativity to approach scientific problems in unique ways, therapists and wellness professionals can use it to craft new healing modalities, write transformative books, or design workshops that truly shift paradigms. Creative Hobbies Make You More Resilient Many of us hold deep grief, shame, or burnout from years of emotional labor. Creativity offers a powerful means of processing emotions. Studies in neuroscience show that engaging in artistic pursuits activates the default mode network (DMN), the part of the brain responsible for self-reflection, insight, and emotional integration. This is why many people report breakthroughs in therapy or deep personal healing when they take up dance, writing, or painting. For me, dance has become an essential part of my healing journey. After not dancing for 18 years, I found myself drawn back in through a simple six-week beginner tap class. That one small decision unlocked a deeper connection to my body, my emotions, and my creativity. I've since added contemporary dance back into my life and even choreographed a duet with a fellow therapist. Interestingly, the study shows that performing arts (acting, dance, and magic) had the strongest correlation with innovation, making practitioners 22 times more likely to win a Nobel Prize. That alone is enough for me to believe in the transformative power of creative movement. Creativity is a Form of Rebellion Against Perfectionism Many in our field hesitate to embrace creativity because of what their academic peers might think.
fMRI studies reveal that accepting accountability activates the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), the brain's error-detection hub, while silencing the default mode network (DMN)—the neural seat of egoic storytelling.
fMRI studies reveal that accepting accountability activates the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), the brain's error-detection hub, while silencing the default mode network (DMN)—the neural seat of egoic storytelling.
What if the secret to unlocking new dimensions of reality is simply letting your mind wander? Dive into the Default Mode Network (DMN)—the brain's backstage crew, working away when there's no specific demand on it. Don't be fooled—while it might seem it's like “doing nothing,” the DMN is busy with some of your brain's most important work. We'll dive into how this network influences creativity, self-reflection, and even your very sense of reality. From meditation to daydreaming, this episode uncovers how quiet moments in our minds might just be the key to accessing new perspectives. Get ready to rethink what “doing nothing” really means, and how it might be the gateway to unlocking your brain's hidden potential. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a textMy guest Dr. Betsy Holmberg, is a joy to have had on my Podcast. Author of Unkind Mind, and an award-winning psychologist and author specializing in overthinking and negative self-talk. She writes for Psychology Today and has been featured on radio, television, and podcasts. Her first book, Unkind Mind, comes out June 1 by New Harbinger Publications. Before settling into writing and therapy, Betsy ran the global behavioral health service line at McKinsey & Company, a premier consulting firm, where she ranked in the top 5% of all consultants. She also worked at Harvard and co-authored several peer-reviewed academic journal articles on non-suicidal self-injury and suicidal thoughts. She is trained in Cognitive-Behavioral and Dialectical Behavioral therapies, and has treated clients of various ages and presentations. Betsy received her doctorate, master's, and B.A. in Psychology from Duke University.It was a joy to have her on as a guest and learn about DMN and CEN. CEN - Central Executive Network. And the DMN is the Default Mode Network. Are you intrigued? I was. In the days that followed this podcast, I was more aware of the DMN. I am an overthinker. She will reveal the difference in this Podcast.I love that Dr. Betsy brings up that an eating disorder, and so too alcoholism, or any addiction, is a "coping mechanism". She didn't minimize this as just a problem. She clearly states that it is a "coping mechanism", without any judgment, yet with a solution. I highly recommend you learn more about her and her book, which will be available starting June 1st, by visiting https://betsyholmberg.com/. And you can pre-order! I already did. Available on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The Unkind Mind. What a great title. Thank you, Dr. Betsy, for your time and for sharing your stories, your achievements, and your purpose from someone who overthinks even after recovering from bulimia. This was truly insightful.Links:https://betsyholmberg.com/Unkind Mind Support the show
The news of Texas covered today includes:Our Lone Star story of the day: Texas Democrats are picking a new party chairman this weekend. All their talk about trying to find someone who can win elections is for nothing until they stop living in a false, alternate universe. The often quoted Matt Angle, in this DMN story, demonstrates such. No matter how much you say it, Abbott, Patrick, and the Texas GOP is not “failed” and no person in touch with reality can make that general claim.Our Lone Star story of the day is sponsored by Allied Compliance Services providing the best service in DOT, business and personal drug and alcohol testing since 1995.Now that the federal government is doing its job on the border, Texas officials don't want to stop the state spending. This is terribly irresponsible and very much Democrat-like.Army secretary: ‘Immigration facility' at Fort Bliss has been ‘greenlighted.' HUD Cracks Down on Government-Backed Mortgages for Illegal Immigrants.Texas continues to set job growth records and outperform the country as a whole.Insurance company CEO fired after admitting to a House committee that he had citizens, a journalist, and elected officials investigated. Some of the reaction to this is over the top because such is not illegal and is quite common place. However, the question the AG will be looking into will be: Did this turn into something that is illegal?Oil and gas rig count from Baker Hughes.Listen on the radio, or station stream, at 5pm Central. Click for our radio and streaming affiliates.www.PrattonTexas.com
What happens when you add apocalyptic elements to a dystopian world and splash a bit of sci-fi in it? Exodus 2065. Listen in as I chat with author Zach Samo about his exciting genre mashup! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. While I am not an expert on spec-fic, I've never quite heard of anything like this, especially in Christian Fiction, which I find refreshing. I also loved that Zack has created a lot of YouTube content around his book so you can find out more about Adamu and Eva as they work to survive in this new, crazy world. Exodus 2065 by Zack Samo This is the story of the end of the humanity chapter on Earth, and the beginning of an uncertain dawn for the human race. It began with the great quake of 2045 that decimated Los Angeles, and culminated with the massive asteroid, DMN 669, that impacted Earth twenty years later in 2065. As the Earth shifts its orbit closer to the sun from the asteroid impact, the great faults all around the planet open up. As the temperatures rise, strange and massive red-skinned demonic creatures start coming out of the depths of earth to finish off what's left of humanity after the asteroid impact. As the last of the mega spaceships known as Noah's Arks take off to the newly discovered planet from of the surface of the mega cube city, New L.A., Adamu and his companion Eva face a grim future as they decide to stay behind on Earth. They might be the only sliver of hope humanity has left on Earth as they escape the great city on their motorcycle and the hellish red demons in pursuit. Learn more about Zack on his YouTube and follow him on GoodReads. Watch the movie HERE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!
In this week's Think Thursday, we're diving deep into the science of awe—an often-overlooked emotion that has the power to shift our thinking, reduce stress, and deepen our connection to the world around us. Inspired by the book Awe: The New Science of Everyday Wonder and How It Can Transform Your Life by Dacher Keltner, this episode explores how awe isn't just reserved for grand, life-changing moments but can be cultivated as a daily practice to improve our well-being.What You'll Learn in This Episode:
Meditation Experience Is Associated with Differences in Default Mode Network Activity and Connectivity explores how mindfulness meditation impacts brain function. In this episode, Dr. Jud Brewer and his colleagues reveal groundbreaking research using fMRI to compare experienced meditators and meditation-naïve controls. The study identifies reduced activity in the brain's default mode network (DMN) during meditation and enhanced connectivity with regions responsible for self-monitoring and cognitive control. These findings suggest meditation not only decreases mind-wandering but may also foster a new default mode of present-centered awareness, providing potential therapeutic applications for conditions such as ADHD and Alzheimer's disease. Join us as we unpack the neural mechanisms of mindfulness and their implications for mental health and well-being.Reference:Brewer JA, Worhunsky PD, Gray JR, Tang YY, Weber J, Kober H. Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 2011;108(50):20254–20259.Let's connect on Instagram
Why does our ADHD brain get stuck on those annoying negative thoughts? It's all about two parts of our brain: the Task Positive Network (TPN) and the Default Mode Network (DMN). The TPN is our "get stuff done" network - it lights up when we're in the zone, laser-focused on a task. The DMN, on the other hand, is our "daydream/worry" network. It's where creativity flows, but also where negative thoughts creep in. For us ADHD folks, switching between these networks can be tricky. We might get stuck in worry-mode (thanks, DMN) or hyperfocus so hard we forget to eat (hello, TPN).But here's the secret: when you're caught in a loop of negative thoughts, the key is to get into action! Go for a walk, call a friend, or dive into a project. By doing something, you're jumpstarting your TPN and quieting that pesky DMN. It's like changing the channel in your brain. Remember, it's never too late to rewire things upstairs. By understanding how our ADHD brains work and playing to our strengths, we can handle the tough stuff better. It's all about working with our quirky brains, not against them. So next time you're in a funk, remember: your brain has superpowers - you just have to learn how to use them!Resources:https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aokLearn more by connecting with Tracy through Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Pinterest, or visit adhdforsmartwomen.com.Are You Ready to Discover Your Brilliance? Order Now: https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/bookJoin Your ADHD Brain is A-OK: https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/aokVisit our website: https://adhdforsmartwomen.comJoin our community of ADHD For Smart Ass Women: https://www.facebook.com/groups/tracyotsukaJoin What Do I Do With My Life Masterclass: spyhappy.me/classUnlock your best days with Blends:,https://adhdforsmartwomen.com/blendsSend a Message: Your Name | Email | Message Understand your ADHD brain with Tracy Otsuka's AOK Academy—personalized strategies, community, and coaching. Learn more at spyhappy.me/earlybird.
Episode #320. Are you part of the 20% of people with this dangerous gene? There's a cheap, simple test you can do just once in your life to find out. Join me as I sit down with renowned lipidologist Dr Thomas Dayspring to help you understand Lipoprotein(a) and the test that might change your life. In this episode, you'll learn what Lp(a) is and how it can affect your cardiovascular disease risk through two key pathways. Dr Dayspring unpacks why it's so important to test, how to ask for this test, and what to do with your results. Specifically, we discuss: Introduction (00:00) Demystifying Lipoprotein(a): An Overview of its Role in Cardiovascular Health (02:54) Genetic Inheritance Patterns and Variability of Lipoprotein(a) (10:11) Drug Development Strategies for Reducing Lipoprotein(a) Levels (14:50) Exploring the Functional Role and Genetic Variations of Lipoprotein(a) (20:27) Inside the Artery Walls: Mechanisms and Structure of Lipoprotein(a) (32:34) A Deep Dive in Production to Measurement of Lipoprotein(a) (42:32) Identifying High-Risk Indicators for Lipoprotein(a) (58:54) Statins and Elevated Lipoprotein(a): Understanding the Relationship (01:11:42) Exploring PCSK9 Inhibitors in Lipoprotein(a) Management (01:20:30) Emerging Treatments and Future Therapies for Lowering Lipoprotein(a) (01:31:22) Exploring Lifestyle Considerations and Alternative Therapies (01:34:42) Oxidized Phospholipids and Their Role in Cardiovascular Health (01:43:15) Relationship Between Oxidized Phospholipids and Lipoprotein(a) (01:52:00) Understanding Aortic Valve Calcification and Its Link to Lipoprotein(a) (01:59:40) Key Takeaways and Future Landscape of Lipoprotein(a) Treatments (02:06:52) Conclusion and Final Remarks (02:13:30) Connect with Dr Thomas Dayspring on Twitter/X. Listen to our previous lipid series and download the cheat sheet here. This episode is brought to you by: 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN-01 prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. Eimele Eimele Essential 8 is a comprehensive multivitamin that is scientifically formulated to complement your plant-rich diet, increase and sustain your energy, and support the immune system, as well as heart and brain health. Head to Eimele.com and use code SIMON at checkout for 10% off your first order. WHOOP Whoop, the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on join.whoop.com/simon. Cozy Earth Sleep better and cooler with Cozy Earth, the softest science-backed sheets on the market. With a 10-year warranty, 100-day trial period, and ethical production, Cozy Earth is my favourite easy way to improve my rest and recovery. Use code SIMON at cozyearth.com for up to 35% off. BON CHARGE Enhance skin health, increase collagen production, and reverse sun damage with BON CHARGE, my choice of low-level light therapy. Holistic, evidence-based, premium products for healthier skin. Get started at boncharge.com and use code THEPROOF for a 15% discount. Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide Download my complimentary Two-Week Meal Plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book
Episode #319. Join me today as I sit down with a very special guest: my dad, Professor Michael Hill, PhD. Dad's journey as a scientist has inspired my own work and taken our family across the globe, and I'm honoured to host him as he shares his story from early career discoveries to current research. As well as getting an inside look at Dr Hill's academic career, you'll learn about microvasculature (very small blood vessels), including what they are and how they impact human health. Dad also shares his experience with a heart attack, offers advice on preventing atherosclerosis, and weighs in on the Ozempic and vaping conversations. Specifically, we discuss: Introduction (00:00) Childhood Memories and Early Interests (03:19) Pursuing a Career in Biochemistry (08:36) Microvasculature and Diabetes Research (12:12) Early Research on Investigating Blood Properties and Diabetes (17:44) Family Stories and Moving to the U.S. (28:47) Returning to Australia and Continued Research (36:39) Exploring Microvessel Behaviours: Research at RMIT (41:34) Dealing with Health Challenges and Maintaining Work-Life Balance (46:20) Understanding Microvascular Functions and Cardiac Health (50:32) Exploring Vessel Constriction and Small Blockages: A Closer Look (01:00:15) Understanding the Impact of Large Arterial Stiffness on Vascular Health (01:07:01) Identifying Risk Factors: A Comprehensive Approach to Vascular Well-being (01:11:01) Personal Views on the Evolution of Scientific Research Access (01:19:39) Returning to the USA: Advancing Research on Blood Vessel Mechanisms (01:21:58) COVID-19 and Metabolic Syndromes: Exploring the Early Research Connections (01:27:30) Current Research and Future Directions (01:29:29) Reflecting on a Career Dedicated to Science: Family, Achievements, and Future Directions (01:34:48) If you're interested in learning more about Dad's work and career, head to his profile here. This episode is brought to you by: 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN-01 prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. Eimele Eimele Essential 8 is a comprehensive multivitamin that is scientifically formulated to complement your plant-rich diet, increase and sustain your energy, and support the immune system, as well as heart and brain health. Head to Eimele.com and use code SIMON at checkout for 10% off your first order. WHOOP Whoop, the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on join.whoop.com/simon. LMNT Stay hydrated with LMNT - a meaningful dose of electrolytes in a science-backed ratio. Receive a free LMNT sample pack with any order when you purchase via drinklmnt.com/simon. BON CHARGE Enhance skin health, increase collagen production, and reverse sun damage with BON CHARGE, my choice of low-level light therapy. Holistic, evidence-based, premium products for healthier skin. Get started at boncharge.com and use code THEPROOF for a 15% discount. Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out, and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also show your support by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and/or sharing your favourite episodes with your friends and family. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) Creator of theproof.com and host of The Proof with Simon Hill Author of The Proof is in the Plants Watch the episodes on YouTube or listen on Apple/Spotify Connect with me on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide Download my complimentary Two-Week Meal Plan and high protein Plant Performance recipe book
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