Podcasts about neurochemicals

Neurochemicals not only contribute to the idea of "happy hormones" but also play specific roles related to motivation, connection, mood, and stress relief. Once you know how to regulate those hormones — and how to give yourself the right dose — you can grow mentally stronger. My guest is TJ Power, a neuroscientist and the author of The Dose Effect. Some of the things we discuss are: The four key brain chemicals and their effect on mental health and well-being How avoiding your phone first thing in the morning can balance your dopamine levels and improve motivation throughout the day How fostering personal connections increases oxytocin and enhances feelings of love and self-confidence The importance of spending time outdoors to boost serotonin How high-intensity physical activities release endorphins and alleviate stress Links & Resources Follow TJ on Instagram — @TJPower The Dose Effect Connect with the Show Buy Amy's books on mental strength Connect with Amy on Instagram — @AmyMorinAuthor Sponsors OneSkin — Get 15% off OneSkin with the code STRONGER at https://www.oneskin.co/ #oneskinpod Branch Basics — Right now, our listeners get 15% off their entire order by using code STRONGER15 at BranchBasics.com. Wildgrain — For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/MENTALLYSTRONGER to start your subscription.  Calm — For listeners of our show, Calm is offering an exclusive offer of 40% off a Calm Premium Subscription at calm.com/STRONGER.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Crazy Wisdom Podcast, host Stewart Alsop is joined by Christopher Demetrakos, founder and CEO of Manzanita KK, a neuroscience-based marketing consultancy in Japan. Together, they explore a wide range of topics, including the evolution of marketing from intuition-driven strategies to neurochemistry-based resonance, the mechanics of human decision-making, and the implications of new technologies like LLMs and immersive advertising tools. They also tackle profound questions about societal shifts, cultural identities, and the future of humanity in an era of technological acceleration. For more on Christopher's work, you can find him under the username "Demetrakos" across LinkedIn, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversation!Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Crazy Wisdom Podcast00:23 Understanding Gen Three Marketing00:57 The Role of Neurochemicals in Marketing01:20 Paul Zak's Contributions and Smartwatch Technology02:56 Insights on Consumer Behavior and Language03:39 The Conscious vs. Non-Conscious Mind08:09 Decision Making and Cognitive Traits11:20 Addressing the Demographic Crisis19:55 The Future of Media and Advertising24:26 Social Overstimulation and Its Consequences36:42 Audience Reactions and Cultural Observations36:57 The Concept of Individualism in Japan39:24 Living as an Expat in Different Cultures40:55 Challenges of Being an Outsider in Japan43:48 Future of the Company and Expansion Plans46:53 The Role of AI in Advertising50:20 Philosophical Implications of AI and Accelerationism01:03:36 Spiritual and Existential Questions in a Technological World01:11:07 Closing Thoughts and Contact InformationKey InsightsMarketing and Neuroscience are Converging: Christopher Demetrakos introduces the concept of “resonance” in marketing, where campaigns are designed to align with consumers' psychological traits. By targeting specific neurochemical responses, like the simultaneous release of dopamine and oxytocin, marketers can move beyond the traditional focus on “liking” and instead drive action. This approach signals a revolutionary shift in how advertising is conceived and measured.The Limits of Conscious Awareness in Decision-Making: The episode highlights research showing that only 5% of cognition is conscious, with the rest governed by unconscious processes. Christopher shares examples of studies where people's midbrain activity predicted outcomes far better than their verbal responses, challenging traditional methods of market research and decision-making.Emerging Technologies Redefine Advertising: Tools like smartwatches and LLMs are poised to disrupt advertising by making it possible to predict and trigger consumer actions with unprecedented precision. Christopher envisions a future where AI not only analyzes markets but creates entire advertising campaigns, reducing reliance on traditional agencies.Demographic Challenges and Overstimulation: The conversation dives into the demographic crises faced by countries like Japan, connecting declining birth rates to societal overstimulation and paradoxes of choice. Easy access to technology, such as smartphones and social media, alters primal human drives, contributing to shifts in reproduction patterns and social behavior.The Media Landscape is Fracturing: Stewart and Christopher discuss how the shift from traditional media to social platforms has fragmented public attention. This change mirrors historical media disruptions, such as the printing press and television, but now points toward an era where hyper-targeted content and personalized advertising dominate.Future Societies and Existential Questions: As technology accelerates, Christopher suggests humanity may be transitioning from its “midlife” phase—focused on material prosperity—to a more reflective stage, grappling with spiritual and existential questions. He points to phenomena like morphic resonance and alternative community models as indicators of this evolution.Disruption as Opportunity and Challenge: The potential of Gen 3 marketing is both exhilarating and daunting. Christopher highlights the ethical concerns of wielding technology that can sell “anything to anyone” while emphasizing the importance of bold, visionary investors willing to transform the trillion-dollar advertising industry responsibly. This underscores the need to balance innovation with humanity's broader interests.

"It's time for us to restore men to their children." "Addiction destroys families." "The results of too much alcohol can be detrimental." "Men are not supposed to operate in the same ways as women." "Marriage makes men earn 10 to 11% more." "The opposite of addiction is connection." In this episode of Patriarchy Principles, Jey and Casey discuss the intersection of family, faith, and politics, focusing on the challenges fathers face in today's society. They explore the story of Noah as a biblical example of addiction and self-control, Casey's journey in recovery activism, and the impact of identity politics on political views. The conversation critiques current decriminalization policies and emphasizes the importance of fatherhood in recovery. They propose legislative changes aimed at restoring family structures and addressing addiction treatment more effectively. In this conversation, Casey and Jey explore the evolution of masculinity, the neurochemical benefits of meaningful work for men, and the importance of marriage in enhancing men's lives. They discuss the role of the church in addiction recovery and the need for unity in society, emphasizing the importance of conservative values and the impact of fatherhood. The conversation culminates in a call for action, urging men to engage in politics and vote for a better future for their families. Takeaways The podcast aims to shed light on political issues impacting families. Noah's story illustrates the consequences of addiction and lack of self-control. Casey emphasizes the importance of fathers in recovery and family dynamics. The shift in political views reflects a growing discontent with identity politics. Critique of decriminalization policies highlights their ineffectiveness in addressing addiction. Fatherhood is crucial for recovery and should be prioritized in legislation. Identity politics have become a dominant narrative in modern politics. Rethinking addiction treatment is necessary for better outcomes. Proposals for legislative change focus on restoring family structures. Compassion should not enable continued substance use. Men have evolved from a lineage of masculine traits that were favored in mate selection. Neurochemical benefits are derived from physical work, which has been diminished in modern society. ADHD may be overdiagnosed; it used to be a superpower for men in certain contexts. Men benefit from different therapeutic approaches than women, often requiring more action-oriented solutions. Marriage incentivizes men to earn more and provides greater life satisfaction. The church has a critical role in supporting those in addiction recovery. Bridging the gap between the church and substance users can create meaningful connections. Unity in society is essential for overcoming divisions and fostering cooperation. Conservative values can provide a foundation for addressing societal issues. Voting is a crucial action for men to take responsibility for their families' futures. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 02:20 The Story of Noah and the Importance of Self-Control 04:27 Casey's Policy Proposals for Addiction Recovery 14:28 The Shift from Left to Right in Political Views 24:33 The Negative Effects of Identity Politics 29:03 Considering Alternative Worldviews in Policymaking 31:07 A Comprehensive Approach to Addressing Addiction 36:56 Preventing Resentment and Infidelity in Marriage 46:38 The Role of Probation and the Criminal Justice System 52:35 Restoring Men to Their Children and Promoting Meaningful Employment 01:02:10 The Benefits of Marriage for Men 01:14:50 The Role of the Church in Addressing Addiction and Providing Support 01:19:25 Introduction and Anecdote 01:20:18 Probation with Informed Treatment 01:21:15 Fatherhood Reconciliation 01:22:04 Meaningful Work and Employment 01:25:01 Marriage and Family Structure 01:30:05 The Church in Recovery 01:40:24 Voting and Taking Action Check out the link-tree 4 YDP  https://linktr.ee/ballboyblog --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/youngdadpod/support

In this episode of the Ketamine Startup Podcast, we collaborate with Dr. Carl Bonnett, the founder of Klarisana and prior podcast guest, to explore the often misunderstood concept of ego death through the lens of Matthew Perry's experiences with ketamine therapy. The conversation also covers topics like the efficacy of ketamine in treating mental health conditions, near-death experiences induced by ketamine, and the crucial role of preparation and integration in ketamine therapy.Listen for a nuanced discussion that challenges preconceptions and sheds light on the therapeutic potential of ketamine when used responsibly. What You'll Learn in This Episode:• The Role of Media and Culture: How celebrity experiences can influence public interest and stigma surrounding psychedelic therapies.• Safety and Ethics in Ketamine Therapy: The importance of setting and professional oversight in ketamine treatments.• Personal Stories and Case Studies: Both Dr. Bonnett and Sam share anecdotes from their respective clinical practices, highlighting transformative experiences and common misconceptions.Episode 19 show notes:00:00 Episode Teaser - Ketamine & Near-Death Experiences00:23 Introduction00:31 Special Collaboration with Dr. Carl Bonnet01:52 Discussion on Matthew Perry and Ego Death02:36 Therapeutic Use of Ego Disruption05:39 Patient Experiences and Integration08:07 Safety and Responsible Use of Ketamine12:36 Education and Public Perception19:36 Concluding Thoughts and Final Remarks21:10 Additional Insights on Near-Death Experiences With SamThanks for listening - make sure to check out Dr. Bonnett's YouTube ChannelStudy mentioned in episode: Neurochemical models of near-death experiences: A large-scale study based on the semantic similarity of written reports. Martial C, et al. Learn more about the types of ketamine experiences: The 4 Types of Non-Ordinary Experiences Your Ketamine Patients Can HaveConnect with Dr. Bonnett at:Instagram: docbonnett_psychedelicLinkedIn: /carlbonnettYouTube: @docbonnett⭐️ Want to fast track launching your ketamine clinic? If so, download our free checklist

Sarah reflects on her 59th birthday, contrasting youthful drinking experiences with mature overthinking about alcohol Drinking habits often evolve from social fun to problematic coping mechanisms, leading to overthinking and health issues Sarah is developing the "IQW Freedom Formula" to help women end overthinking drinking and improve their lives Alcohol-free celebrations, like birthdays, are presented as more enjoyable and fulfilling Sarah shares her journey from carefree teenage drinking to problematic adult consumption Initial drinking experiences: relaxation, confidence boost, social connection Evolution to "grey area drinking" in 30s-40s: habit formation, stress relief, emotional regulation Overthinking phase: constant negotiation, guilt, attempts to moderate Liver health concerns increase with age and quantity consumed Hormonal changes (perimenopause, menopause) reduce alcohol tolerance Neurochemical effects worsen in 40s-50s Sleep disruption: difficulty achieving deep sleep, leading to more overthinking Not necessarily about quantity, but mental burden and health effects Can last for years (18 years in Sarah's case) Stopping and starting attempts common Affects quality of life even when consumption is relatively low Aims to end overthinking drinking and improve overall life quality Holistic approach: brain rewiring, nutrition, sleep, exercise, coaching, therapy Includes trauma-informed and somatic practices Daily practices to manage cravings Promises better sleep and reduced morning anxiety Sarah celebrates her 15th alcohol-free birthday Reports increased enjoyment of food, company, and overall experience Highlights ability to drive home safely after celebrations Follow Sarah on Instagram @iquitwine_withsarah_ for updates DM or email Sarah with the word "freedom" for early access to the IQW Freedom Formula Watch for the launch of the IQW Freedom Formula to End Overthinking Your Drinking program

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Neuroscientist and brain consultant Nicole Vignola aka NicolesNeuroscience discusses how to hack dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and other neuroscience tools for improving brain health and happiness.  In this eye-opening episode of the Liz Moody podcast, neuroscientist Nicole Vignola joins host Liz Moody to explore the incredible malleability of the brain and offer transformative brain hacks. They discuss the roles of neurochemicals like BDNF, serotonin, dopamine, and oxytocin in enhancing motivation, happiness, and relationships, while providing actionable tips on reducing phone addiction, improving sleep quality, and fostering positive habits. Key conversations include the benefits of aerobic exercise, laughter, and sunlight on mood, as well as strategies for overcoming negative thinking and depressive tendencies. Nicole also underscores the importance of embracing boredom, showing gratitude, and managing dopamine levels for a balanced and fulfilling life. 00:52 Brain Hacks for Everyday Problems 03:37 The Power of Reframing Negative Thoughts 04:47 The Physiological Sigh: A Calming Technique 06:54 Brainwave Synchronization and Empathy 11:43 Understanding Dopamine and Motivation 14:38 Managing Phone Use and Dopamine Levels 22:25 Neuroplasticity Explained 27:37 Visualization and Rewiring the Brain 37:27 Understanding Confirmation Bias 37:51 Hypnosis and Perception 39:52 Practical Interventions for Social Anxiety 41:01 Best Case Scenario Journaling 41:55 Behavioral Interventions: Fact or Fiction 42:13 Breaking Phone Addiction 43:34 Procrastination Hacks 44:33 Improving Sleep Quality 49:21 Effective Nighttime Routines 54:50 The Importance of Strategic Breaks 56:38 Meditation and Mindfulness Techniques 59:29 Dealing with Boredom and Impulse Control 01:02:17 Positive Reinforcement and Habit Change 01:04:59 Neurochemicals and Emotional Regulation 01:09:10 Happiness Hacks and Social Influence For more from Nicole, you can find her on Instagram @nicolesneuroscience or online at www.nicolesneuroscience.com. You can find her book, Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change, where books are sold. To join The Liz Moody Podcast Club Facebook group, go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/thelizmoodypodcast. Ready to uplevel every part of your life? Order my new book 100 Ways to Change Your Life: The Science of Leveling Up Health, Happiness, Relationships & Success now!  This episode is sponsored by: AG1: visit drinkag1.com/lizmoody and get your FREE year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs today. Lumen: head to lumen.me/LIZMOODY for 15% off your purchase. Listen to You Want Connection? Your Partner Wants Sex? Who Comes First? on Pillow Talks. The Liz Moody Podcast cover art by Zack. The Liz Moody Podcast music by Alex Ruimy. Formerly the Healthier Together Podcast.  This podcast and website represents the opinions of Liz Moody and her guests to the show. The content here should not be taken as medical advice. The content here is for information purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions. The Liz Moody Podcast Episode 253. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Moyle is a UK Leading Sex and Relationship Therapist, and today she is joining us to discuss all of the questions you guys have put to her. "Is there something wrong with me" "We never have sex any more" "I'm too tired from training to even think about sex" Thanks so much to kate for coming down and giving us her time on this episode, we know you guys will love it! You can find more of Kate here: https://www.katemoyle.co.uk https://www.instagram.com/katemoyletherapy/?igsh=NmF2MTN2MGVzY25h You can buy her new book: The Science of Sex, here: https://www.katemoyle.co.uk/book If you have any other questions for the next episode drop them in here: ngl.link/thenotsofitcouple1 Join MyCoach: Code: NotSoFit for a special discount for podcast listeners!  https://mycoach-school.com/join  Follow us - https://www.instagram.com/mycoachapp_/ More Lucy Davis:  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/LucyDavis_Fit Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPbyT8IyohY6V8ZVfI9uHug More Ben Haldon:  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/MyCoachBenji Subscribe - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpGRgA3rr1-FY9qLRgkXX3A Shop our products - https://shop.mycoachschool.com/collections/products/ Timestamps 00:00 Intro  02:20 - Kate: How much sex should we be having? 6:05 - Ways to bring up sex as a difficult conversation. 8:05 - Money and Sex are super awkward to chat about, miscommunications are easy. 9:20 - Male Vs Women Sex Drives 14:50 Women Want 2 Partners, Men want 64 24:20 Optimising the bedroom for sex31:50 Lighthearted sex is the way forward  33:05 Abstinence and the nofap movement  36:50 The Neurochemical side of sex. 39:50 Is there a negative side to pornography?43:05 Raising the conversation of pornography within a relationship 46:50 We are in a primary relationship with our phones 48:50 The opportunities to cheat during the modern age. 52:20 I'm too tired after working out and working all day to have sex: help  55:40 My boyfriend is more interested in p**n than in having sex with me.

This week we are joined by Robert Whitaker. Mr. Whitaker gives us an amazing take on health, relating it to every facet of life. We discuss Whitaker's journey and how he came to this view of psychology and psychiatry. He explains some of the convincing literature and history that led him to this perspective.We discuss the fallacies of the neurochemical imbalance hypothesis, the role of the environment in healing as well as its role as a causal factor. We cover some very important aspects of the development of mental health conditions, including how we treat people with these conditions.We also address the problem with diagnosis, especially with the DSM. We discuss how psychiatry has been medicalized and how pharmaceutical companies pushed the idea of neurochemical imbalance without evidence.We then explore the natural course of mental health conditions and how psychoactive drugs can inhibit this natural course. This, in turn, affects the ways we study psychiatric drugs and how we treat people.Learn from mehttps://www.instagram.com/beyond.terrain/https://linktr.ee/beyondterrainSupport the visionShare!!!https://www.buymeacoffee.com/beyondterrainETH: beyondterrain.ethBTC: bc1qqwc470ktgj3l4myqxr5hq67rnlqys0qm98u6f0Support and Learn from Roberthttps://www.madinamerica.com/

Episode Highlights With Dr. Olivia LesslarThe science of the mind-body connection and why it matters so muchWays foreign things enter the body and why understanding this is importantWhat guardian sites are and how to support themHow to get the mind, body, and emotions in alignment It is only within a parasympathetic state that the body will healYour nervous system responds to the neurochemicals you pump out in relation to your emotionsThe biggest needle movers for supporting the nervous system and spending more time in parasympathetic The real deal about blue light and how it impacts the nervous systemGetting light exposure right for nervous system healthEasy things you can do at home to manage your light exposure at night and help your body get ready for sleepThe importance of melatonin and how it helps address inflammation in the bodyWhy shift work is now considered a carcinogen How animal products in the diet are a signal of safety to the body and nervous systemResources We MentionDr. Olivia Lesslar - WebsiteDr. Olivia Lesslar - InstagramiMOM PodcastIf you need a mom friend right now, you've come to the right place.Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Dive into the transformative power of ketamine therapy with Sam Mandel, CEO of Ketamine Clinics Los Angeles (KCLA). Explore its history, off-label use, and broader issues in the U.S. healthcare system. Uncover the neurochemical and experiential aspects of ketamine treatment, its effectiveness for chronic pain, and success stories in mental health. Gain insights into ketamine therapy's potential for addressing substance abuse. Don't miss this eye-opening podcast episode with a mental health advocate and entrepreneur. 00:00 - Introduction to the power of ketamine infusions 04:48 - Frustration with traditional depression treatment and ketamine as an alternative 09:02 - History, challenges, and off-label use of ketamine in mental health 14:58 - U.S. healthcare system issues, FDA approval of ketamine nasal spray, and limitations 20:04 - Ketamine's addictive nature, clinic success rates, and treatment factors 25:16 - Delayed response, challenges in progress recognition, and mindset in depression 30:54 - Neurochemical and experiential aspects of ketamine treatment 35:00 - Ketamine as a pain reliever and effectiveness for True CRPS 38:00 - Addressing concerns about the psychedelic experience and ensuring patient safety 45:00 - Success stories and transformative impact on mental health 50:00 - Benefits of ketamine therapy in a clinical setting for substance abuse Welcome to "A² The Show" – your ticket to the human mind's wild rollercoaster! We're a crew of pals from Lebanon, now globally scattered, who combat homesickness with friendship, gaming, fiery chats, and a sprinkle of controversy. Our podcast is more than just words; it's a fun-fueled rebellion against the everyday, and a beacon in the mental health fog. With a diverse lineup of guests who've braved the depths of the human psyche, we're here to inspire resilience, provoke thought, and tickle your funny bone. So strap in for a journey through the human mind's crazy maze. It's like your favorite videogame, but the cheat codes are science, empathy, and a dash of madness. Dive into "A² The Show" – your unforgettable adventure starts here! Ride the digital waves with us on social media: @a2theshow Ali "The Professor" Haajl @alitheprofessor alitheprofessor.com Saeed El Jammal @saeedjay97 Mohamed Owydat @mowydat Abbas Jawhar @abbasjawhar3 Ameer Asmar @cold_and_flew Sherif Seif El Nasr --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a2theshow/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/a2theshow/support

Dziś poruszam temat, który niepokoi wielu rodziców i opiekunów: związek między autyzmem a nadmiernym korzystaniem z ekranów i urządzeń elektronicznych. Wyjaśniam nie tylko, jak nadmierne korzystanie z technologii wpływa na dzieci z autyzmem, oraz jakie są udokumentowane badaniami konsekwencje tego zjawiska. Podaję kilka praktycznych wskazówek.Badania będące podstawą każdego z twierdzeń, które padły w podcaście:[1] Melke, J., Goubran-Botros, H., Chaste, P., et al. (2007). Abnormal melatonin synthesis in autism spectrum disorders. Molecular Psychiatry, 13(1), 90–98.Higuchi, S., Motohashi, Y., Liu, Y., et al. (2003). Effects of VDT tasks with a bright display at night on melatonin, core temperature, heart rate, and sleepiness. Journal of Applied Physiology, 94(5), 1773–1776.[2] Goodwin, M. S., Groden, J., Velicer, W. F., et al. (2006). Cardiovascular arousal in individuals with autism. Focus on Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities, 21(2), 100–123.Corbett, B. A., & Simon, D. 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Today on Feminine Roadmap, my guest Dr. Mindy Pelz is on a mission to help women understand the impact of neurochemical changes during menopause. Dr. Mindy is opening up the conversations around recognizing and accepting how our minds, bodies, and emotions change. She firmly believes that understanding how these neurochemical changes impact us emotionally and mentally empowers us to lean in and begin to graciously move through menopause. As we understand what is emotionally changing and what part the neurochemicals play in that, we can shift from resistance to healing and change with grace. The shift in midlife as our neurochemical shields drop is not the end but an invitation into a new season of life. Menopause is essentially a transition from reproduction and the ability to birth children to a new season of production and birthing new purpose. Dr. Mindy encourages women to nurture themselves through this season by plugging into community with other women, sharing experiences and challenges. Once we connect with other women experiencing these same changes, together we can learn how to elevate, understand and empower ourselves and each other. Please grab a cuppa something wonderful and join us for this incredibly empowering and healing conversation. Don't forget to share this with a friend! https://drmindypelz.com/This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4127929/advertisement

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Let's chat about SUGAR (diet culture's favorite food to fear-monger). We're revisiting a favorite episode and digging into the concept of “sugar addiction”. As the summer holidays begin, and we're surrounded by others' diet talk, the question of sugar and desserts is always one that comes up. This topic has been requested countless times, and it's no wonder why: Diet and wellness culture have both demonized sugar in a myriad of ways, leaving so many of us to feel like we “can't control ourselves” around sweet foods, or fearful of what those foods will do to our bodies and health. If you've ever felt like you are "addicted" to sugar (or food in general, for that matter), tune in to this one, because we're taking a hard look at the research. Abbie talks through the most recent evidence and scientific literature reviews on sugar addiction, including: How it impacts the reward centers in our brain What it means that it lights up neural pleasure pathways How deprivation and restriction (including “intermittant access” play a fundamental role in our behaviors with sugar Cravings for sugar Psychological impact of avoiding sugar Behavioral patterns associated with restriction of sugar Neurochemical components of addiction and food   Patreon Support: Full Plate is listener-supported (no ads!) so please support the show on Patreon for bonus episodes at Patreon.com/fullplate Patreon is also home to the episode transcripts (which are publicly available to everyone, not just our patrons!). If you're looking for those, head over to Patreon. Social Media / Abbie's Website: Find the show on Instagram: @fullplate.podcast Find Abbie on Instagram: @abbieattwoodwellness Abbie's website: www.abbieattwoodwellness.com Abbie's Group Program: https://www.abbieattwoodwellness.com/group-coaching Studies / resources mentioned: Sugar Addiction: The State of The Science Exposure Therapy In Binge Eating Intuitive Eating Improves Health Indicators Episode 35: Addiction, Sobriety, and Disordered Eating: An Interview With Abbie & Her Husband

In this week's episode, I embark on a journey to unlock the transformative power of four essential neurotransmitters and hormones that hold the key to enhancing your overall well-being as a mompreneur. Brace yourself for an empowering experience. Trust me, this episode is a true game-changer! Here's a glimpse of what awaits you:1. Understanding the Neurochemicals: Serotonin, Oxytocin, Dopamine, and Cortisol2. Boosting Serotonin: Learn effective strategies to elevate your mood and cultivate a sense of well-being.3. Nurturing Oxytocin: Unlock the power of love and connection to create deeper relationships and enhance your journey.4. Amplifying Dopamine: Fuel your motivation, focus, and the rewarding aspects of your pursuits.5. Reducing Cortisol: Learn practical techniques to manage stress and find inner calm amidst the demands of your life.I can hardly contain my excitement for you to listen to this episode and witness the profound impact these neurochemicals can have on your life!------------------------------------------------------Now, let's connect mama!Grab your free guide to my top 5 tools to overcome imposter syndrome (+ a bonus gift inside) by entering your name and email here. I would love you to connect with me on Instagram - send me a DM and let me know what you loved about this episode @empowering.mompreneursTake a screenshot of this podcast episode and let me know what resonated with you, then SHARE it on your stories and TAG ME @empowering.mompreneurs so I can reshare your story.

Our brains and bodies are constantly being bathed in neurochemicals and neuromodulators. We can bathe ourselves in cortisol, norepinephrine, and stress hormones, or we can bathe ourselves in dopamine and oxytocin, relaxation and love hormones.   We can strategically engage our neurochemistry to help us feel better and enjoy our lives more.   We can intentionally create a healthier “neurochemical soup.”   How? Yoga, mindfulness, hand-to-heart, self-compassion, gratitude, awe, wonder, nature, wildflowers, the ocean, the woods, and coaching-- they all influence the release of neurochemicals and neuromodulators in a positive way.   We can make choices to practice more of these and set ourselves up for success. We can choose to make each day as healthy as possible by being mindful and intentional about our thoughts and actions so we can bathe our cells in a healthier neurochemical soup. We can choose NOT to add more struggle to the struggle. We can choose not to bathe our cells in extra stress.  Stress impacts neuromodulator release. Mindfulness releases a different, more flavorful soup. Mindful coaching optimizes the flavor of the soup. And retreats that offer both mindfulness and coaching have an even bigger, synergistic, impact. Kindness and self-compassion release a cascade of healing neurochemistry– dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin.  Shame, blame, and guilt release cascades of stress hormones- norepinephrine, cortisol, and others. Which soup do you want to bathe your cells in? A 1% or 5% shift in the emotions you feel makes a big difference. We can train ourselves to look for good, we can pause, and take in the good in deliberately, with ALL of our senses.   This influences the release of neurochemicals and neuromodulators in a positive way.   A few practices that can help you try to create a more flavorful soup (all of which we share at our retreats and in Jessie's coaching) Start your day well - hand to heart Mudita- a Sanskrit practice of taking joy in others' joy Smiling Cultivating compassion Presence Loving-kindness practice Nature   What's the status of your current neurochemical soup?  What are some of "the flavors" you are used to? Are there new flavors or recipes for the soup that you would like to try or change?  How might you change something to make your neurochemical soup taste better for you? We would love to help you create a more optimal neurochemical soup at the upcoming Mindful Healers Connect in Nature Retreat. All adults are welcome, bring your beloveds and friends. CME is available. You just might leave with the “lowest cortisol levels you have had in years.” A direct quote from one of last year's attendees. If you want to create a healthy neurochemical soup to bathe your cells in sign up to coach with me www.jessiemahoneymd.com.   Calm, contentment, and a clear and meaningful path forward are just a few sessions away. *Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice.  

This week I had the pleasure of talking to attachment specialist Adam Smith. In this episode we talk about the different attachment styles, are twin flames real, why people cheat and have affairs, why does the honeymoon phase disappear, how men and women bond and is marriage worth it. If you are single or in a relationship, this episode is going to completely change your mindset on how humans connect on a biological level. As always let me know if you enjoyed this episode by rating, reviewing and subscribing!!  This Episode is sponsored by Betterhelp! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/onlyalchemy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for 10% off your first month of therapy with BetterHelp and get matched with a therapist today! This Episode is sponsored by MUDWTR! Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mudwtr.superfiliate.com/ALCHEMY ⁠⁠⁠for 15% off use code ALCHEMY at checkout! This Episode is also sponsored by HigherDOSE! For 15% site wide ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click Here ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠and use code ALCHEMY at checkout! About Adam:  Adam worked for years as a licensed psychotherapist and now focuses his specialty as an Attachment Specialist. Through his new role, Adam helps people build a new foundation for their life. Fixing attachment issues as their core means you can transform your relationships in marriage, dating, work, friendship, and family. By showing his clients how to repair their attachment wounds, Adam teaches people to open up to others, find their voice, receive the love they've always wanted, and live without fear. Adam's Digital Products Adam's Social Media: Instagram TikTok YouTube

Nootropics are the wave of the future to create bioharmony. Using stealth biochemical precision, nootropics have major potential to upgrade your brain and body chemistry to become your best self. Get the insider scoop on improving your sleep, mental, and emotional well-being…and even your sex life! Meet our guest Mark "Mr. Noots" Effinger was born of a Trappest Monk father and a farmer mother. Mentored by a Ph.D. Microbiologist and Xerox Parc/MIT genius from the age of 5, he dove deep into the nuances of chemistry, electronics, and optics, crafting his first laser before his 10th birthday. Thank you to our partners Outliyr Peak Performance Shop: get exclusive discounts on cutting-edge health, wellness, & performance gear Upgrade your brain with the FREE Outliyr Nootropics Mini-Course Key takeaways Using Nootropics to balance mood and peak performance states naturally How to get the best sleep for better detox and brain function What specific peptides activate pleasure and impact neurotransmitters Discover Nootopia's world-class cutting-edge formulas/stacks Links Watch it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/joApQOe8vUo Full episode show notes: mindbodypeak.com/104 Connect with Nick on social media Instagram Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Easy ways to support Subscribe Leave an Apple Podcast review Suggest a guest Do you have questions, thoughts, or feedback for us? Let me know at mindbodypeak.com/104 and one of us will get back to you! Be an Outliyr, Nick

Episode 214 of my Curate Your Health Podcast is out! Link below.   Mark Effinger (Mr. Noots) is here today to discuss neurochemicals. He talks about how he was a lab rat for Accutane. This drug affected his focus, energy level and happiness. He went through exercise and oxygen therapy which was able to detox his system. This was an epiphany for him, as he never realized how well he could feel. So he created a company that would develop neurochemicals in different ratios and combinations so that people could think better, make better decisions and perform better.    Mark Effinger, also known as Mr. Noots, has had a lifelong passion for neuroscience. Tragedy struck when he faced a health crisis and lost his wife to a painkiller overdose. Determined to make a difference, he founded Nootopia and now serves as the company's Chief Product Officer.    With the help of the dedicated team at BiOptimizers and Nootopia, Mark is on a mission to create high-performance, experiential nutritional supplements that can reverse elements of addiction and disease. Through his tireless efforts, Mark hopes to address these human conditions as effectively and healthily as possible, and he is committed to making a positive impact on the world and improving the lives of others. He can be found at www.nootopia.com, and Instagram @nootopiabrain https://www.instagram.com/nootopiabrain/?hl=en, and Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markeffinger/.   Go to nootopia.com and get a 10% discount with the code XXX. The discount is applied to all products.   Dr. Hammerstedt and her lifestyle coaching team can be found at www.wholisthealth.com and @wholisthealth on Facebook and Instagram as well as the Facebook group Curate Your Health. Wholist helps high performing women and men lose weight for the last time, with an innovative food and mindset coaching program to blueprint YOUR optimal body and mind, with real food, real work, real results...and no products or BS. Come curate YOUR sustainable health future, and personal and professional dynasty.   And remember, Who you choose to be Matters. You are valuable, You are worth this, You are your WholeYou.  

At a deep level, drinking alcohol represents procrastination against your personal evolution. Alcohol is THE thing that holds you back from mentally, emotionally and spiritually evolving into a higher state of being. One that is more in control, calm, regulated and has a more complete understanding of itself. In order to stop drinking alcohol, you have to develop the courage to being addressing the underlying dysregulation that is driving you to want to drink. This dysregulation exists on 3 planes: Neurochemical (dopamine and gaba imbalance) / psychological - societal conditioning and your own debilitating thought patterns / emotional - low tolerance to stress, nervous system dysregulation and emotional overwhelm. Alcohol is not the problem. The problem is your inability to be honest with yourself about WHY you're using alcohol. Once you develop the courage to be honest with yourself here - that is when you will begin to grow. Overcoming alcohol is your heroes journey and the life that awaits you on the other side is more beautiful than you can begin to imagine. Are you ready to not only stop drinking, but to evolve into the greatest version of yourself? Visit www.thestopdrinkingcoach.com, fill out an application and join my private community where you'll get access to a proven system, tools and resources to transform your life. -- If you received value from my podcast, please subscribe and leave a 5 star review. There are millions of people suffering in silence and your small gesture will help this reach the person who needs it. If you think my podcast would help anyone you know, please share it with them. Thank you for listening. #stopdrinking #quitdrinking #sober #alcoholism #sobercurious -- To work with me directly to quit drinking and transform your life, visit: www.thestopdrinkingcoach.com and fill out an application for coaching. Connect with me: TikTok: @stopdrinkingcoach Instagram: @thestopdrinkingcoach Website: www.thestopdrinkingcoach.com Email: Support@thestopdrinkingcoach.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bardia-rezaei5/support

This episode is quite long! If you'd just like to hear about NOOTOPIA products, please go to the last 45 minutes of the episode. From building a radio at 5 years old to building a Helium-Neon Laser from scratch before he turned 10– science, chemistry, and physics have always been a passion for Mr. Noots. He dove deep into brain-enhancing supplements and has created the most effective brain and mood-enhancing formulas ever created. He is now the Chief Product Officer for Nootopia and devoted to optimizing brains and minds around the world.   For a special discount on Nootopia for TWF listeners, click here: https://nootopia.com/collagenius/tfw?gl=632a3a513f5d605c5c8b4568   For all of our links, visit: https://www.flowcode.com/page/thewayfwrd For more on The Way Forward, please visit https://thewayfwrd.com  Do you run a freedom-oriented or holistic health-oriented business? Join our FREE business directory here: https://thewayfwrd.com/directory-form/ Like this episode? Then you'll love The Way Forward's new membership platform! For $17/month or $150/annually, you get: ·       SOURCE: a freedom & health-oriented business directory ·       exclusive discounts with partner brands and products ·       exclusive podcast episodes ·       courses + workshops ·       community calls + Q&As with guests ·       past and future in-person event footage ·       past, present, and all future livestream event footage ·       live breathwork sessions, kundalini yoga, and meditations ·       exclusive content from Alec Zeck, Garret Kramer, Mollie Engelhart, Brandon Bozarth + more Sign up for our membership at: https://thewayfwrd.com/membership-sign-up/ Follow The Way Forward on Telegram: https://t.me/thewayforwardformankind Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/T.Way.Forward Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.way.fwrd/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://thewayfwrd.com/newsletter/ We stream our podcasts live every Wednesday. Watch live at: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWayFwrd Unite: https://unite.live/channels/the-way-forward/the-way-forward Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/a3s3CiyELVd8/ Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheWayFwrd ** This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without express written permission. The purpose of this presentation is to convey information. It is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure a condition; nor is it to be considered medical or legal advice, opinion or recommendation. This information is presented in the spirit of service for all.

Today's guest, in honor of Valentine's Day, is Loretta Breuning, PhD and author of several books including Habits of a Happy Brain and The Science of Positivity. She is the Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute where she studies the brain chemistry we share with mammals. It's fascinating how she connects our behaviors with those of mammals, especially as she dives into the neurochemicals…dopamine, oxytocin, serotonin, and cortisol — that drive love, relationships, and much of our lives. You'll learn a lot about the neurobiology of love, how to turn on the happy chemicals — and how you can build new neural pathways anytime. A little piece of advice she shares…Love is a neurochemical roller coaster, and managing your own chemicals works FAR better than blaming your partner for them.

Loretta Beruning, Founder of the Inner Mammal Institute, Academic and Author meets Paul, Simon and Garrick in a fascinating conversation on Endorphins, happy neurochemicals and curiosity! Listen to Loretta's journey of exploration of the brain chemistry we share with earlier mammals. How do neurochemicals govern our feelings? What makes us happy? What happens in the brain when we are curious? How can people make peace with their inner mammal?  Are you curious? Subscribe today! Join the conversation, connect with the authors, and keep exploring curiously! #CuriousAdvantage #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity #neuroscience #happiness  About the Curious Advantage Podcast Series The Curious Advantage Podcast series is brought to you by the authors of the book The Curious Advantage, Paul Ashcroft, Simon Brown & Garrick Jones and it is about how individuals and organisations use the power of curiosity to drive success in their lives and organisations, especially in the context of our new digital reality. It brings to life the latest understanding from neuroscience, anthropology, history and behaviourism about curiosity and makes these useful for everyone. Produced by Aliki Paolinelis & Edited by Roman Pechersky  #Curiousadvantage #Curiousadvantagepodcast #curiosity #7CsofCuriosity About ‘The Curious Advantage' Book The Curious Advantage is an exploration of the idea of Curiosity and its increasing importance for thriving in the digital age. Taking the widest possible exploration of things Curious – historical, contemporary, neuro-scientific, anthropological, behavioural, semantic and business-focused. At the heart of the book is our model of Curiosity, called 'Sailing the 7 C's of Curiosity'. This model provides individuals with a practical framework for how to be successfully Curious and use Curiosity as a power skill to unlock their own potential. To find out more visit: curiousadvantage.com Get your copy on Amazon The Curious Advantage Audiobook is also available on audible

Danger - and how it is dealt with - is the central theme of attachment - and therefore human interaction. Who we turn to and who we have around us during times of uncertainty and threat affect our abilities for information processing and preparing and responding to future events. The concept of how we regulate ourselves and with others, and how we deal with social danger, rejection, status, comparison, the need for acceptance, and how we diversify our abilities to navigate our neurochemicals are topics we cover in this Episode of the Mindset Neuroscience Podcast, where I interview Loretta Breuning of the Inner Mammal Institute. In our interview, we explore: -The neurochemicals associated with how it feels to have social support - and how this differs from social dominance -The fluctuations of neurochemicals, feelings and behaviors tied to threat, rejection, and constantly seeking external rewards and short-term gratification  -Being more realistic about the ups and downs of all of our neurochemical states, rather than believing we should feel good all the time.  -The biological purposes to the fluctuations and varieties of states we experience and why it's helpful for us to understand this so we can get better a-t making choices that are good for our mental and physical health -The life-threatening feelings people experience when it comes to social rejection, and social comparison -How our brain and body store information about threats, and how this can significantly influence our current reactions to people -The idea of ‘dopamine droop' and our constant urge to seek reward and avoid discomfort "We have inherited a brain that compares itself to others to promote its survival. It creates has a sense of urgency about how it measures up. If you don't know you are creating this feeling yourself, you think the world is doing it to you. You feel bitter, resentful, and victimized. Instead, you can accept that the people around you are mammals, and you are a mammal too." -Loretta Breuning, Inner Mammal Institute The post Season 3 Episode 7 – Danger, Attachment and Navigating our Neurochemicals with Loretta Breuning appeared first on Stefanie Faye.

When you have more intellectual bandwidth and mental capacity, it reflects in every area of your body. Instead of having this radical hormone flood, fight or flight, during a perceived negative event, you can look at the event without all of that emotional overhead. Because instead of your head thinking: “Oh crap, this event's happening, it's going to wipe me out, and I'm not going to be effective…”, you can look at it, almost laugh about it: “Ok, bring it… Let's do this thing. - Mark Effinger Are You Stressed Out Lately? Take a deep breath with the M21™ wellness guide: a simple yet powerful 21 minute morning system that melts stress and gives you more energy through 6 science-backed practices and breathwork. Click HERE to download for free. Is Your Energy Low? Get more superfoods to improve your energy, digestion, gut health plus also reduce inflammation and blood sugar. Click HERE to try Paleovalley's Apple Cider Vinegar Complex + Save 15% with the code 'JOSH' *Review The WF Podcast & WIN $150 in wellness prizes! *Join The Facebook Group Wellness + Wisdom Episode 497 Mark Effinger, Founder of BiOptimizers and Nootopia, joins the host, Josh Trent, to discuss the real-life "Limitless pill." And although all of us have unique brain chemistry, Mark and his team managed to create a personalized product for the most efficient brain and mood optimization yet developed. Are you looking for an effective way to enhance your mood and brain function? Learn how Nootropics positively affect the neurotransmitters in our body with Mark Effinger and Josh Trent. By the end of this episode, you will understand what inspired Mark to create Nootopia, how Nootropics contribute to healing anxiety and depression, and how they optimize your brain for improved focus, memory, and motivation.   Nootopia Nootopia: UNLOCK YOUR BRAIN'S Maximum Focus, Concentration, And Creativity Boost your cognitive performance Think through more tasks without burnout Manage more projects without rising stress Handle more mental stress without bending or breaking Increase your capacity to learn new things quickly and effortlessly Articulate things better in a more meaningful way   Save 10% with the code “JOSH10”    Listen To Episode 497 As Mark Effinger Uncovers: [1:30] Nootropics 101 BiOptimizers Nootopia - Save 10% with code "JOSH10" Wade Lightheart Paul Chek How Josh first heard about Nootopia and BiOptimizers. What nootropics specifically are and why they're so beneficial. Mark tells a story about his deceased wife. His own wellness journey and health crisis led him to pursue a career in the wellness industry. How he gained his work ethic, and how it helped him become an entrepreneur and create several companies. Why he took Accutane, got precancerous conditions from it, and his skin cracked open during a rock band performance at a church camp. His thyroid failure: Why it's essential to prioritize our lives over our work. Dr. Michael Ruscio | Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Symptoms, & The Truth About Hypothyroid   [15:00] Striving For Health In A Toxic World How Nootropics came to Mark's life: Finding out from a doctor at a B&B that he has hypothyroidism and discovering Acetylcholine through a radio show. What the neurotransmitter Acetylcholine is good for. Dietary issues: How are we being lied to about our food? Mycotoxins: Disease-causing fungi found in animal products and the reason why you should only eat organic or compound meat. 482 Dave Asprey | Advanced Biohacking For Body Mind & Spirit: How To Train A Healthy Brain, Boost Your Flow State + Remove False Beliefs The reason Mark would not dive into the Mississippi River and how the Gulf of Mexico is being destroyed. Why our attempts to become healthy are actually toxifying us: Our natural biochemical reactions VS chemical supplements.   [21:30] From Addictions to Nootopia Neurohacker Nootopia UpBeat Nootopia Zamner Juice joshtrent.com/nootopia- Save 10% with the code "JOSH10" 483 Wayland Myers | NonViolent Communication: How to Stop Arguments In 60 Seconds + The Power of Loving Detachment Mark uncovers how Nootopia came to life: His wife getting on painkillers after giving birth to their first child, becoming addicted, and committing suicide. How the exposure to addiction through his wife and older sibling made him search for a solution to get people out of addictive behavior. His background as a biochemist: Building a human growth hormone stimulating component and a light nootropic.   [27:00] Orchestrating Neurochemicals Neurochemical research: Getting feedback on his prototypes from his clients. Mark explains what Pyroglutamic acid is and why he tested it together with Acetylcholine on himself to discover the effects. Creating Nootopia to make a change and help people with addiction and cognitive decline. 123 Aubrey Marcus – Own The Day How he discovered his prototypes made him sleepy and started looking at new components: Anti-inflammatories, antioxidants, and B vitamins. Why it's important to use precursors and signaling molecules. How he understood and put together all ingredients that serve different purposes: Get rid of inflammation, and boost brain function, memory and motivation. How creating the perfect formula compares to conducting an orchestra. Limitless (2011) - link to Amazon DVD purchase   [34:00] How Zamner Juice Helps Regulate Your Mood How you can make your performance a predictable part of your day. Key things to know about stack development and what they have done with it at Nootopia specifically with the Zamner Juice. The component that they have in every single one of their stacks and how it helps the brain improve mood, neurochemicals, and neurogenesis. How Nootopia designs their stacks to keep you focused and alert but not overstimulated like you might experience with caffeine. Why Zamner Juice is safe for expecting mothers to help them with mood regulation. What is specifically in Zamner Juice that helps people calm down.   [34:30] Business + A Spiritual Journey Why Josh appreciates the place that Mark came from creating Nootopia. Peter Gabriel: Solsbury Hill Matt Gallant Brad Costanzo WebNutrients (now Nootopia) The reason Mark didn't want to sell his company and why he believes making his products is a spiritual journey. How caffeine actually makes us tired earlier, why you shouldn't drink it during the first 90 minutes after you wake up, and the purpose of dopamine.   [41:30] Toxicity, Road Rage, And The Nootropics Solution The biochemical reactions in our body in the morning and why it's important to set an intention for the day. How serotonin helps us connect with others and speak without fear. Neurochemical balance: Preventing our flow from being blocked. How chronic emotional distress is slowly breaking us down without us noticing. Why Mark was always expecting bad things to happen to him. How our mind and soul are connected to each other, and how our environment has become toxic to us. Road rage: The story of developing the Zamner Juice to calm people down in traffic. The connection between our bad eating habits and our energy deficit. Why he carefully selects music with positive lyrics and the words he uses to create conversations with other people.   [52:00] Creating Indomitable Human Beings How cognitive enhancement became a byproduct of Nootopia's products. Neurogenesis: New neurons that we can program to states of positivity, faster thinking, and love to become indomitable human beings. Mark's journey to meditation: Starting transcendental meditation at the age of 8 at school. The difference between “having to do things” and “getting to do things.”   [57:30] Mark's Journey and The Game of Life Why Mark believes he is fortunate, and how his past curiosity manifested in the present. The reason he still keeps his first chemistry set he got when he was a kid. How his journey led him to meet brilliant people and create a powerful supplement. What it means to be “in the game” and what can mess us up, especially when we are triggered. He explains how the team of PhDs aggregates knowledge and value to people. 046 Dr. John Gray: ADHD, Brain Health, & Sex Addiction 183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet | Living A Well Designed Life: 10 Lessons In Brain Science   [1:02:00] Optimizing The Brain To Make Conscious Decisions 465 Dr. Jin Ong | Emotional Triggers: Are They Your Best Teacher? How To Collapse Time + See The “Space In-Between” (The Art of Listening to Your Body) Why Josh doesn't watch horror movies because he doesn't want those toxic triggers to enter his mind. Cortisol and triggers: What happens in our body when we get triggered and how it affects our performance and reactions. Why we need to recognize what's happening and put it outside of ourselves. Mark reveals how he makes conscious decisions through his state optimization process, and why he doesn't rate these situations as good or bad. Kwai Chang Caine - Kung Fu TV series The Matrix - movie - add the Amazon affiliate dvd link Nootopia UpBeat Why he sold test tubes with tiny plastic baby figures in them and how it helped him start his first company. JoshTrent.com/Store   [1:09:30] Expectations VS Reality of Nootropics The reason Mark created 3,000 prototypes before he created the current Nootopia products. Why he started customizing the products and how it helped with the efficiency of the products. Josh's sensitivity to caffeine and the fact that he loves how Nootopia customized it to have little to zero caffeine in his products. Nootopia Apex People's expectations VS reality: Can you get the Limitless effect? Why some people function better in GABA and Serotonin, entering the flow state. Mark's negative experience using Adderall, and how he managed to create a natural supplement for the drug. Apex: Keeping people aware but not vigilant, and energized but not on edge. joshtrent.com/nootopia   [1:17:00] The Long-Term Effects of Nootropics The influence nootropics have on us long-term, even after we stop using them. How Josh relates his life to Neo from the Matrix movie. Mark's Facebook intro: Is your life by choice or by chance? Think and Grow Rich by Arthur R. Pell Why Mark thinks many people don't have intentions in their life and how it impacts them. What he wanted to accomplish at the age of 19 when we joined AirForce. Why it's important to make scary shifts in your life and recompose them. Joe Rogan 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength   [1:24:00] The Journey to Wellness 437 Josh Trent | Death & Rebirth: Why I'm Saying Goodbye to Wellness Force… How Josh opened up to the mystery and allowed himself to recreate himself. Collagenius 438 Justin Donald | Why Wellness Is A Pentagon: The Art of Financial Intelligence & Lifestyle Investing Breathwork.io What wellness means to Mark, and why he believes that abundance comes from our health. 10% off on Nootopia with "JOSH10"   Power Quotes From The Show Chemically Processed Supplements "We're buying our vitamins, not understanding which ones are chemically processed and which ones are naturally derived… In an attempt to become healthy, we are often times toxifying ourselves. So it's really important that we take a little bit of extra time to understand the difference between those two." - Mark Effinger   Changing Every Life You Touch "I was called to make a monumental contribution to every life I touch. And the way to do that seems to be this vehicle of meeting people like you (Josh), that have a heart for changing every life they touch." - Mark Effinger   Effective Vitamins "To make something that was really going to be effective, and put it into either a powder form or a capsule form, we needed to address the main things that kept people from performing. Number one was the inflammatory response; anti-inflammatories and antioxidants…The next was B-vitamin. Most people have a deficiency of B-vitamin… And then the Acetylcholine precursor layer so that your brain can create this thinking molecule." - Mark Effinger   Links From Today's Show BiOptimizers Nootopia - Save 10% with code "JOSH10" Nootopia UpBeat Nootopia Zamner Juice Wade Lightheart Paul Chek Dr. Michael Ruscio | Hypothyroidism, Thyroid Symptoms, & The Truth About Hypothyroid 482 Dave Asprey | Advanced Biohacking For Body Mind & Spirit: How To Train A Healthy Brain, Boost Your Flow State + Remove False Beliefs Neurohacker 483 Wayland Myers | NonViolent Communication: How to Stop Arguments In 60 Seconds + The Power of Loving Detachment 123 Aubrey Marcus – Own The Day Peter Gabriel: Solsbury Hill Matt Gallant Brad Costanzo WebNutrients (now Nootopia) 046 Dr. John Gray: ADHD, Brain Health, & Sex Addiction 183 Dr. Kyra Bobinet | Living A Well Designed Life: 10 Lessons In Brain Science 465 Dr. Jin Ong | Emotional Triggers: Are They Your Best Teacher? How To Collapse Time + See The “Space In-Between” (The Art of Listening to Your Body) Nootopia Apex Think and Grow Rich by Arthur R. Pell Joe Rogan 462 Ben Greenfield: Should You STOP Using Plant Medicines? Wisdom on Microdosing, The Muscle of Faith + How to Grow Your Spiritual Strength 437 Josh Trent | Death & Rebirth: Why I'm Saying Goodbye to Wellness Force… 438 Justin Donald | Why Wellness Is A Pentagon: The Art of Financial Intelligence & Lifestyle Investing Shop the Wellness Force Media Store breathwork.io Paleovalley – Save 15% on your ACV Complex with the code ‘JOSH' Seeking Health - Save 10% with the code 'JOSH' Organifi – Special 20% off to our listeners with the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' Drink LMNT – Zero Sugar Hydration: Get your free LMNT Sample Pack, you only cover the cost of shipping Feel Free from Botanic Tonics – Save 40% when you use the code ‘WELLNESS40' PLUNGE - Save $150 with the code "WELLNESSFORCE' MitoZen - Save 10% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Activation Products - Save 20% with the code "WELLNESSFORCE" Essential Oil Wizardry: Save 10% with the code 'WELLNESSFORCE' Cured Nutrition – Get 15% off of your order when you visit wellnessforce.com/cured + use the code ‘WELLNESSFORCE' M21 Wellness Guide Wellness Force Community Leave Wellness Force a review on iTunes Mark Effinger Instagram Twitter Facebook   About Mark Effinger Mark is a seasoned entrepreneur and intrapreneur with specialties in biochemistry and hormone and brain optimization. He is successful in industries from marketing to lasers to software. Companies turn to him for his clear grasp of the startup-to-sellout process. The death of Mark's former wife from a painkiller overdose put him on the path to creating high-performance nutritional supplements. After 4 years of development, he released a product called “Limitless NZT-48,” as in the movie Limitless, with 3,500% growth over the first year (now 5,100% over 29 months). Mark considers the biggest challenge with nootropics to be that everyone's brain chemistry is unique. For the first time ever, Nootopia has solved this with a personalized process and product. They use your information to evaluate your goals and brain chemistry, then customize their nine core blends. Whether you want to say goodbye to afternoon energy crashes, increase your verbal fluency, boost your emotional intelligence, or reach other optimization goals, Nootopia gets you 100% personal help every single day. The system even comes with an app that guides you every step of the journey and allows you to give feedback to customize your blends even further. Mark's vision is for the resources from the company to move the needle in terms of making a difference while they make healthy profits. He firmly believes that Nootopia can add value both locally and globally.  

Play brings us joy and is an essential component of experiential learning.   In this episode Phil discusses the 4 primary neurochemicals that elicit happiness; Endorphins, Dopamine, Serotonin and Oxytocin, as well as activities that you can use with your participants to help participants experience them. Disclaimer: Phil is not a neuroscientist. Donate here - https://high5adventure.org/donate/ Music and Sound effects - epidemicsound.com Intro music - Future is Now by FLYIN Bridge music - This is the Right Time by Orjan Karlsson Outro music - Hold My Hand by They Dream By Day

--- FULL DISCLAIMER: All the content and info shared in this episode and this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. I am not a doctor, and the shared content through this episode and podcast DOES NOT constitute medical advice. Always consult a doctor for any health-related inquiries. In this episode of the SuperYouMan Podcast, I am honoured to have best-selling author John Gray as my guest. John is the author of the most well-known and trusted relationship book of all time; Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus. John shares some incredible insights about the state of relationships today and how we can make them better. In this episode, we cover: No biohacks matter if your relationships are broken If John had written his book this year instead of 1992 Raising her testosterone levels Dating apps have become a huge part of modern life Chronic stress negatively affects your hormones Estrogen is the hormone associated with emotion, but what does that mean for men? Can one still experience the same level of attraction after years of being in a relationship? Or is this a mere illusion? Keeping the passion alive Relationship tips from John Gray Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus: The Classic Guide to Understanding the Opposite Sex Order here: https://www.marsvenus.com/books https://www.amazon.com/Men-Mars-Women-Venus-Understanding/dp/0060574216 - Superyouman podcast general Resources ( some affiliate links ): - Get 15% off on red light therapy device ( insert code "Renato" at checkout for a discount ) https://bit.ly/3iJdgaQ - Brain Tap: https://braintap.com/ - Neurovizr: https://neurovizr.com/ - Sublingual NMN Tablets: https://alivebyscience.com/?rfsn=5591619.4eebcb4 - Trace Mineral Drops: https://iherb.co/BNU67Dw - Resources and Discounts: https://sleek.bio/superhumanpodcast - The best Biohacking Book out there (Affiliate Link: https://store.biohackingbook.com?aff=52 ) Get in touch with John Gray here: Website: https://www.marsvenus.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/renato-capasso/support

Sex carries so much currency in our internal and external landscapes. For many, sexuality is cloaked in shame, fear, or heady expectations that leave us feeling short-changed and disempowered. Fortunately, the tides are shifting with the help of pioneers like Dr. Kate Balestrieri, a sex therapist helping people integrate the physical and emotional components of sex, sexuality, and relationships. Morning Microdose is a podcast curated by Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, the hosts and founders of Almost 30, a global community, brand and top rated podcast. With curated clips from the Almost 30 podcast, Morning Mircodose will set the tone for your day, so you can feel inspired through thought provoking conversations…all in digestible episodes that are less than 10 minutes. Wake up with Krista and Lindsey, both literally and spiritually, Monday-Friday. If you enjoyed this conversation, listen to the full episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/5fvfF6WTW6ei5eXmu2PPfP (here).

Joining us on this episode is Mark Effinger, Formulator, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of Nootopia. The death of his former wife from a painkiller overdose put Mark on the path of creating high performance experimential nutritional supplements. After 4 years of development, his company released a product often considered the "Limitless NZT-48".   Episode Highlights:  (02:30) - How did Mark get his first company funded? (07:01) - Time in the Air Force (14:55) - Effects of Acutane (18:24) - Precancerous effects that showed up as tumors. (20:05) - Acetylcholine Esterase Inhibitor (21:27) - Secretagogue: Precursor to Human Growth Hormone (23:00) - How Mark used his PR skills to get access to locked funds of his own company (25:07) - The birth of his children at home and the effect it had on his wife. (27:49) - Why Mark got into doing what he does now and how his surroundings impacted him (28:55) - Creating Jesus Juice: NectarX becoming a creative enhancer (40:36) - How he created the Limitless Drug and how it caught virality (48:00) - Why D3K2 is in the various oils. (49:00) - Why too much Vitamin D might lead to Calcemia, excess Calcium in your blood stream   Links Mark Effinger LinkedIn Nootopia   Join us this December at our Festival! Use code HDYHPOD25 and enjoy a weekend filled with world class biohacking products, health experts, movement and connection. Learn more at http://howdoyouhealthfest.com/

VIDEOS: Dr. Ryan Cole: Covid Vaccine Side Effects Are Like A Nuclear Bomb (10:00) We don't need the CIA – The Chris Hedges Report (10:00)   GlyNAC supplementation reverses aging hallmarks in aging humans Baylor College of Medicine, August 19, 2022 A randomized, double blind human clinical trial conducted by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine reveals that supplementation with GlyNAC—a combination of glycine and N-acetylcysteine—improves many age-associated defects in older humans and powerfully promotes healthy aging. This is relevant because until now, there have been no solutions toward improving many of these age-related declines in people. Published in The Journals of Gerontology: Series A, the study shows that older humans taking GlyNAC for 16-weeks improved many characteristic defects of aging. This includes oxidative stress, glutathione deficiency and multiple aging hallmarks affecting mitochondrial dysfunction, mitophagy, inflammation, insulin resistance, endothelial dysfunction, genomic damage, stem cell fatigue and cellular senescence. These were associated with improvements in muscle strength, gait speed, exercise capacity, waist circumference and blood pressure. The improvements in oxidative stress, glutathione levels and mitochondrial function in the muscle tissue of older humans taking GlyNAC were similar to the improvements in organs such as the heart, liver and kidneys of aged mice supplemented with GlyNAC as reported in the researchers' recent publication. Taken together, the results of these studies show that GlyNAC supplementation can improve these defects in many different organs of the body. “GlyNAC supplementation in aging mice increased their length of life mice by 24%,” said Sekhar. “Gait speed is reported to be associated with survival in older humans. Our randomized clinical trial found a significant improvement in gait speed in older humans supplemented with GlyNAC. This raises the interesting question of whether GlyNAC supplementation could have implications for survival in people.” Mitochondria generate energy needed for supporting cellular functions. However, the ability of mitochondria to work well declines as we age. How to improve the ability of these failing mitochondria to work is not well understood, and therefore no solutions have been available. Sekhar's group discovered earlier that supplementing GlyNAC in aged mice corrected malfunctioning mitochondria. However, to definitively determine whether GlyNAC supplementation benefited people, a placebo-controlled randomized clinical trial was required. After 16-weeks of GlyNAC supplementation, mitochondrial function of older people improve toward levels found in young people. This was accompanied by improvements in multiple additional outcomes as reported in the publication. Analysis of the molecular data from the trial suggests that the GlyNAC supplementation is able to fill cells with younger and more efficient mitochondria. “Collectively these exciting new discoveries hold great promise for improving our mitochondrial and general health as we age,” Sekhar said. A second vital benefit offered by supplementing GlyNAC is that it also helps protect the body from an important problem called oxidative stress. GlyNAC supplementation corrects glutathione deficiency and lowers oxidative stress in older humans back to youthful levels, thereby solving both problems. “One of the intriguing questions from this trial is why so many improvements occur toward promoting health. We believe that this is due to the combined effort of three separate components—glycine, cysteine (from NAC) and glutathione, and not just due to glutathione itself. Glycine and cysteine are both very important for cellular health on their own, and GlyNAC provides both. Glycine and cysteine are building blocks to form glutathione, which also has health benefits. We believe that the improvements in this trial and in our previous studies are the result of the combined effects of glycine and NAC and glutathione, and we refer to this combination as the ‘Power of 3,'” said Sekhar. GlyNAC supplementation improved muscle strength in the upper and lower extremity and a trend toward increased exercise capacity. “These findings could have additional implications for improving the health of older humans, especially in terms of being able to be more physically active,” said Sekhar. High-fructose corn syrup consumption in adolescence impairs learning and memory University of Southern California, August 12, 2022 Because most corn in America is genetically modified to kill corn “pests,” no human on Earth should be eating it, especially every day. This is now being proven by scientists who run tests on animals in laboratories and have concluded that high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) and sucrose can impair an adolescent animal's ability to learn, and it can impair its ability to remember information. And that brings us to the rat genome. Research reveals a difference between adult animals that consume HFCS-sweetened beverages and adolescent animals that consume the same. The amounts of HFCS used in the research were very similar to the amounts of GMO sugar found in common soft drinks. The study was conducted over one month. The lead author of the study said it's no secret that soft drinks can lead to not only metabolic disturbances but interference with the brain's ability to function normally and remember “critical information” about one's environment. Dr. Scott Kanoski from the University of Southern California explained, “The hippocampus is such a critical brain region for memory function. In many ways this region is a canary in the coal mine, as it is particularly sensitive to insult by various environmental factors, including eating foods that are high in saturated fat and processed sugar.” Music More Effective Than Drugs At Releasing Brain's Painkillers McGill University (Montreal), August 11, 2022 400 published scientific papers have proven the old adage that “music is medicine.” Neurochemical benefits of music can improve the body's immune system, reduce anxiety levels and help regulate mood in ways that drugs have difficulty competing. “We've found compelling evidence that musical interventions can play a health care role in settings ranging from operating rooms to family clinics,” says Prof. Levitin of McGill University's Psychology Department. “But even more importantly, we were able to document the neurochemical mechanisms by which music has an effect in four domains: management of mood, stress, immunity and as an aid to social bonding.” Like other pleasurable experiences, there are two components to enjoying music: anticipation of hearing your favourite song, and then actually hearing it. The brain signalling chemical dopamine, which is linked to reward, is involved in both phases. But neuroscientists have wondered for decades whether there was more to it — what gives music its power to induce euphoria? The brain's natural opioids could be key. Professor Levitin's team showed that blocking opioid signals in the brain by giving people a drug called naltrexone reduces the amount of pleasure they report getting from their favourite song. They still enjoy the anticipation of hearing the song just as much, suggesting that, although dopamine is involved, it's when the opioids kick in that music really starts to affect our minds. A flood of opioids would also explain music's effect on our body. Listening to music is known to raise people's pain thresholds, so much so that in some cases, it can be used to reduce the need for morphine-like painkillers. In their analysis, Levitin's team surveyed over 400 papers, looking for patterns in the scientific evidence supporting the claim that music can affect brain chemistry in a positive way. They succeeded in isolating four areas where music can help: Reward, motivation, and pleasure (to help with eating disorders, as an example) Stress and arousal (to help reduce anxiety) Immunity (to strengthen the body's immune system and slow-down age related decline) Social affiliation (to assist in trust building and social bonding) The researchers connected these areas with four primary neuro-chemical systems: Dopamine and opioids Cortisol (and related hormones) Serotonin (and related hormones) Oxytocin “We know music facilitates active neurochemical processes in a symphony of opioids which pharmaceutical intervention has been unable to match,” said Dr. Francis Chandra commenting on the study. Calcium & magnesium reduce risk of metabolic syndrome: 9000-strong study Case Western Reserve University, August 14, 2022 Calcium and magnesium may reduce the risk of metabolic syndrome – but men need above and beyond recommended levels for this effect, say researchers. The researchers from the Case Western Reserve University in the US used 9,148 adults to test the theory that higher dietary intakes of calcium and magnesium decreased the risk of metabolic syndrome. Using 24-hour recalls as part of the National Health and Nutrition Examination Study, they found women who met the US recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for both magnesium (310–320 mg per day) and calcium (1000–1200 mg per day) saw the greatest decrease in risk of metabolic syndrome. The European RDA for magnesium is 375 mg and 800 mg for calcium. Meanwhile, they did not see the same association for men meeting the RDA for magnesium (400–420 mg per day) and calcium (1000–1200 mg per day), individually or in combination. However, when these intakes were increased to over 386 mg for magnesium and over 1224 mg per day for calcium, the odds of metabolic syndrome for the men was lowered. “The underlying mechanisms driving the differences we and others have observed by sex are not well understood and warrant additional mechanistic studies,” the researchers wrote. The study measured serum triglyceride, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol and glucose levels as markers of the condition Treadmill exercise shown to improve Parkinson's symptoms in mice Rush University Medical Center, August 18, 2022 Regular treadmill exercise helped improve Parkinson's disease symptoms in mice in a recent study by researchers at RUSH University Medical Center. The results of the study were recently published in the Cell Reports. “We're very excited about the results,” said Kalipada Pahan, Ph.D., Floyd A. Davis, MD, Endowed Chair in Neurology and professor of neurological sciences, biochemistry, pharmacology at the RUSH University Medical Center. “Our hope is that we can use this as a jumping off point for furthering our ability to help Parkinson's patients manage their symptoms.” In the study, scientists found positive results in using regular treadmill exercise to stop the spread of the α-synuclein protein and reverse biochemical, cellular, and anatomical changes that occur in the brains of mice with Parkinson's disease in the absence of any drugs. The mice in the trial ran on a treadmill consistently in 30-minute intervals for six days a week, over the course of two months. The findings are key in the ongoing research of Parkinson's, but Pahan and his team were quick to note that while treadmill exercise is something that can be easily available and accessible, some patients with Parkinson's might not be able to run on a treadmill daily. “Once patients are diagnosed with these neurodegenerative disorders, there are no drugs available for halting the disease progression,” Pahan said. “Understanding how the treadmill helps the brain is important to developing treadmill-associated drugs that can inhibit α-synuclein pathology, protect the brain, and stop the progression of Lewy body diseases.” 30 Minutes of Reading a Day Could Add Years to Your Life University of Sussex (UK) and Yale University, August 7, 2022 Past studies have shown that reading books can benefit people in a multitude of ways, physically, mentally, and intellectually. Now in a new study, people who read a book for about 30 minutes a day were found to live approximately 2 years longer than those who didn't read at all. In previous research, curling up with a good book has been shown to improve people's social skills by improving their ability to read the thoughts and feelings of others. Researchers at the University of Sussex in England found that reading was “the most effective way to overcome stress” – even better than listening to music, having a cup of tea, or going for a walk. Reading has also been proven to be a great way to keep the mind sharp, and may reduce mental decline by 32%, helping to prevent Alzheimer's disease. For the new study, researchers from Yale University analyzed data on 3,635 people age 50 and older. The participants were divided into 3 groups – those who didn't read at all, those who read up to 30 minutes a day, and those who read for longer than 3.5 hours per week. Those who read the most tended to be women with college educations and high incomes. The researchers said that book readers appear to have a “significant survival advantage” over people who don't read books. The study didn't address whether reading on a Kindle or other tablet device counted, but it did find that book readers in general lived an average of 2 years longer than non-readers. Specifically, the researchers found that people who read up to 3.5 hours a week were 17% less likely to die over the study's 12-year follow-up period than participants who read no books. This was after accounting for the participants' age, race, self-reported health, depression, employment, and marital status. Compared with those who didn't read books, those who read for more than 3.5 hours a week were 23% less likely to die overall.

Each day we have our to-do list of tasks and responsibilities. And, on top of that, we've all got dreams and goals we want to achieve. But whether we do all those things largely comes down to our motivation. So, where does motivation come from? Is it the same thing as accountability? For loan officers looking to grow their careers and improve their numbers, there are some important lessons about motivation and accountability from the field of neuroscience. Here to walk us through it all is Steve Scanlon, CEO of Rewire and author of Still the Lizard. Steve joined us on an episode of the Laugh, Lend, and Eat podcast and provided some insightful takeaways. How do loan officers, accountability, and cortisol all connect? Let's find out. What are Neurochemicals? Steve has a self-proclaimed obsession with neuroscience and neurochemistry. He's been studying and compiling meta-research on data and studies for the last ten years. This has culminated in his book "Still the Lizard", which looks at the implications of our "lizard" brain (i.e., the part of your brain that keeps you alive!). Part of Steve's fascination with this field is the study of different chemicals. In your brain, you have: • "Happy" chemicals like dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphins. These are responsible for emotions like calm, peace, and job. • "Negative" chemicals… well, chemical—there's just one in this category: cortisol. Dubbed the "stress hormone," cortisol is secreted during times of intense pressure and anxiety. This last chemical, cortisol, has increased massively over the years. It's a bit of a misnomer to call it "negative" because it has a critical and important function in your body to keep you safe and motivate you to action. That said, high cortisol levels contribute to high stress and negative health outcomes. Studies show that cortisol rates are higher than ever before, which is why we can anecdotally observe our friends, colleagues, and peers to be more stressed out than ever. And how do you operate under stress? Not your best! So, understanding what causes cortisol to rise is important. Worry, concern, fret, and fear are all based on negative predictions of the future. But those negative predictions haven't happened yet—they're fictional! The lesson here is that we can swap out our future predictions for positive ones. Focusing on positive future predictions can help reduce stress and anxiety (cortisol) and help you perform your best. Your Lizard Brain Tied into the conversation about neurochemicals is the lizard brain. This is a construct of the productive, survivalist part of your brain. Before the modern era, people evolved to protect themselves from danger and had to go out to get food and shelter. While we don't have those same concerns today, our brains remember what it was like and have survival mechanisms. There are four ways your lizard brain tries to protect you: • Familiarity and routine. • Always being right. • Establishing habits. • Maintaining control. These are unconscious mechanisms in your brain designed to protect you from danger. It explains why making changes is so hard, even if you know they are good for you. Any change, goal, or challenge pushes you out of that comfort zone and goes against your brain's main goal and purpose. Accountability and Change Neuroscience, including what we just talked about with the neurochemicals and lizard brain, has a lot to tell us about how we can change and grow. Traditionally, coaching, mentoring, and managing are hinged on fear-based accountability mechanisms—i.e., "Get your numbers up or there will be consequences." But does that work? Steve is convinced that fear-based accountability is pointless because it raises cortisol levels. It makes people stressed! And, since our lizard brains try to keep us comfortable and safe, you'll never do your best work with elevated cortisol. Beyond that, telling someone what to do robs them of the chance to create their own neur

Watch this episode to learn how empathy is grounded in neuroscience. Neuroeconomist Dr. Paul Zak researches brain processes related to virtuous behaviours like trustworthiness and generosity. He is also the author of The Moral Molecule. In this episode, he describes the underlying neurochemical processes of prosocial behaviour, including empathy. He also explains why new technology can be a double-edged sword. 00:00 Introduction 00:23 About Paul Zak 01:45 Paul's research about trust and its real-life implications 05:02 Why we can trust the goodwill of other people 07:56 Are levels of generalized trust decreasing around the world? 10:24 What's the difference between behavioural economics and behavioural neuroscience? 14:20 Paul explains how prosocial behaviours have neurological substrates 16:55 The neurochemical basis for empathy 20:33 Why it's important to ask: “Are you okay?” 24:29 How Paul integrates what he's learned into his personal life 29:10 How does empathy improve our quality of life? 29:49 How researchers measure empathy 34:14 Paul explains how new technology can arouse our emotions 37:03 Paul Zak's Purposeful Empathy story CONNECT WITH PAUL ZAK ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-zak-91123510/ ✩ Website https://www.getimmersion.com ✩ Personal Website https://www.pauljzak.com CONNECT WITH ANITA ✩ Email purposefulempathy@gmail.com ✩ Website https://www.anitanowak.com/ ✩ LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/in/anitanowak ✩ Instagram https://tinyurl.com/anitanowakinstagram ✩ Twitter https://twitter.com/anitanowak21 ✩ Facebook Page https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyFacebook ✩ Facebook Group https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyCommunity ✩ Podcast Audio https://tinyurl.com/PurposefulEmpathyPodcast This episode was brought to you by Grand Heron International REACH THEM AT ✩ Website www.grandheroninternational.ca; www.ghi.coach ✩ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/grand-heron-international/ ✩ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/grandheroninternational/ ✩ Instagram @Grand_Heron_International ✩ Twitter @GrandHeronIntl ✩ https://twitter.com/GrandHeronIntl Video edited by David Tsvariani

Allie Harding (IG: @AllieHarding) is a model, influencer and content creator. She has 1.9 million followers on her TikTok, mainly dealing with mental health, relationships and suicide. She the owner of ImDifferent.co & Whip Lash by Allie. ——————————————————— Michael's Men of Action program is a Master's course dedicated to helping people elevate their social lives by building elite social circles and becoming higher status. Click the link below to learn more: https://go.moamentoring.com/i/2 ———————————————————— Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MichaelSartain Listen on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-michael-sartain-podcast/id1579791157 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2faAYwvDD9Bvkpwv6umlPO?si=8Q3ak9HnSlKjuChsTXr6YQ&dl_branch=1 Filmed at Sticky Paws Studios: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UComrBVcqGLDs3Ue-yWAft8w 0:00 Intro 0:48 From Utah 1:47 Rules in Utah 2:35 *From suicidal to successful 3:42 Neurochemical reasons for depression 5:16 Family history 5:55 How do you regulate? 6:57 Rub some dirt on it, dealing depression 8:58 There's nothing I can do to fix it 12:58 When we look back 100 years 14:42 It's not because of me 16:01 Transition into TikTok 17:38 ***Angry men 18:31 ***I don't get hate 19:44 ***Flat Earthers 20:49 ***The water makes people homosexual 23:27 Polarizing guests 24:05 ***Asking twice 26:40 **You should have just known 27:39 **Men are so simple 28:51 ***What men and women find attractive 29:54 Confused about what women want 30:56 Dr David Buss 32:15 ***Say they want one thing and date a different thing 33:47 ***You know I can never do that to you 35:05 **We have to be happy before we break up 36:16 ***Begging people to stay in your life 37:30 **Men want peace 39:04 If you want to get chose 39:54 **I just wanted to go home to my girlfriend 41:24 **How do you think I'd ever chose you? 42:41 ***Post Him/Don't Post Him 45:26 ***The reason you broke up 47:17 Post him debate Krystyna Lauren 48:01 ***I would get death threats 51:27 *They all want to know, posting the breakup 53:40 Photoshop her out of the pictures 54:18 ***Attacked in a nightclub 55:44 My audience is protective over me 57:40 Having a seizure 1:00:36 ***They call me Petty White 1:01:58 Where's the shortfall 1:02:15 ***Every girl is completely different 1:03:54 **Michael is boring 1:05:03 Alpha Male 1:07:00 ***Don't go through her phone, just f*ck her better 1:07:38 Hormones 1:09:47 When men and women cheat 1:12:00 ***Monogamy 1:13:42 ***Open relationships 1:14:10 Extremely poly 1:15:54 Planned to die by 18 1:16:58 ***You can choose your emotions 1:19:07 TikTok versus Instagram versus YouTube 1:20:27 ***You saved my life 1:22:04 Getting my car keyed 1:23:14 Not all men, Be Safe 1:24:35 ***Creepy ass dudes 1:27:25 *Illiterate male strippers 1:28:42 When men tell another man 1:29:11 Only fans survey 1:30:27 Cheating 1:31:47 Modeling 1:32:46 I'm just ugly 1:33:38 **D*ck pics

What if you could unlock your brain's maximum focus, concentration, and creativity? Say goodbye to underperforming days and activate your peak mental performance. Nootopia gives you a whole new access to high performance states that will multiply your productivity, boost your mood and help you be the best version of yourself…Every. Single Day. The Doctor Dads sit down for a chat with Mr. Noots the creator of Nootopia. We talk about how Nootopia personalizes your very own breakthrough brain supplements. Mr. Noots explains how they did their research that has produced a high success rate with their clients. Mr. Noots reveals how to reverse your brain's neurological-chemical deficiencies and permanently level up your mental endurance. There are 8 key players in your brain's chemical makeup. Dopamine Acetylcholine Anandamide GABA Serotonin Cortisol Noradrenaline Adrenaline If you're having off days, low days, or underperforming days more than usual… Then your neurochemicals are probably in a COMPLETE funk at levels so wonky it's no wonder you find it difficult to be your most productive. The good news is that not only can you reverse these chemical deficiencies, but you can also permanently upgrade your brain so that bad days NEVER happen again. Tune in to learn all about NOOTOPIA and activate your brilliance within and shift into “GOD MODE”.    Instagram - @nootopiabrain www.nootopia.com

We soar into the Labyrinth with CEO, hypnotist, performing artist and TED Talker, Holly Anne Mitchell. From actress, to homeless, to dental C-suite, to struggling entrepreneur, she found her way to hypnosis and neurolinguistic programming, forever changing her brain and her life. Holly unleashes deep wisdom on the programmable parts of our neurochemicals learning how to reduce depression and maximize the best parts of our minds. She shares powerful leadership principles that require honest self-reflection, aiming to reduce disorganization and chaos in your business to maximize productivity and performance. Holly's mindset is centered on 'falling in love with your life', why loving yourself is the center of your happiness and appreciating people like sunsets to have more peace in your relationships. Holly's vision for her life is magical and inspiring, her tenacious spirit serves as a catalyst for positive transformation through the lessons of her life's journey. This epic interview is fiery and educational, Holly will inject wisdom into your heart and mind that will improve your path to higher levels of happiness and success. Remember to be kind, because as Holly says, "Kindness is sexy!"  Holly's Book Recommendation: "How to Win Friends and Influence People" by Dale Carnegie  Holly Anne Mitchell's Official Instagram: @hollyanne_mitchell   Holly Anne Mitchell's Official Website: http://www.hollyannemitchell.com/ (www.hollyannemitchell.com)

Emma Hogan with Les Mills talks about which exercises are best for different types of brain health Episode 1763: Brain Fertilizer: Which Exercise Delivers the Neurochemicals You Need to Thrive by Emma Hogan of Les Mills On a mission to create a fitter planet, Les Mills is the global group fitness leader serving up science-backed workouts and evidence-based education. You can experience LES MILLS™ workouts in 20,000 fitness clubs around the world, or access 1000+ world-leading workouts anytime, anywhere using LES MILLS™ On Demand. To discover the latest fitness insights and advice visit lesmills.com/fit-planet. The original post is located here: https://www.lesmills.com/fit-planet/health/neuroscience-and-exercise/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma Hogan with Les Mills talks about which exercises are best for different types of brain health Episode 1763: Brain Fertilizer: Which Exercise Delivers the Neurochemicals You Need to Thrive by Emma Hogan of Les Mills On a mission to create a fitter planet, Les Mills is the global group fitness leader serving up science-backed workouts and evidence-based education. You can experience LES MILLS™ workouts in 20,000 fitness clubs around the world, or access 1000+ world-leading workouts anytime, anywhere using LES MILLS™ On Demand. To discover the latest fitness insights and advice visit lesmills.com/fit-planet. The original post is located here: https://www.lesmills.com/fit-planet/health/neuroscience-and-exercise/  Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com  Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalHealthDailyDietNutritionFitness Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Lara Salyer, author of Right Brain Rescue, is a family medicine physician who retrained in Functional Medicine after experiencing debilitating burnout. In this inspiring and complex interview, she explains how increasing our neurochemical flow can successfully soothe burnout, calm a dysregulated stress response and improve mental health symptoms. Dr. Lara Salyer's remarkable approach to burnout and poor mental health draws on her training in functional medicine and her personal experience and creativity to explain how we can rekindle optimal brain-body health and rediscover a love of life by developing better boundaries and lifestyle habits, and encouraging creativity for flow state training.

On Episode 20 of the Unpilled Podcast, Kashif goes 1-on-1 with listeners for a Q&A on the brain, with topics surrounding the science behind success, anxiety, and depression. Discussion points include tests done in finding traits of successful people, relationship with meaning, imprinting negative stimuli and trauma, the difference between success and failure, different ways people experience pleasure and reward, the difference between chronic and acute response due to delta, high functioning anxiety, and how to make your brain work better.Listen On:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/46OaVEp...iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST ► ADD US ON INSTAGRAM:Kashif: https://www.instagram.com/kashkhanoff...DNA Company: https://www.instagram.com/thednacoWebsite:https://www.thednacompany.com/

I speak with Irish broadcaster Matthieu Norry about his research on happy habits, to see which conclusions we share.THE HAPPY BRAIN PODCAST helps you blaze new trails to your dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphin. My guests are pioneers in retraining the inner mammal. I love learning from them! Listen in and subscribe so you can turn on your happy chemicals in healthy new ways.Your host, Loretta Breuning PhD, is founder of the Inner Mammal Institute and author of "Habits of a Happy Brain: Retrain your brain to boost your serotonin, dopamine, oxytocin and endorphin levels.” Details at: https://innermammalinstitute.orgLife is more peaceful and satisfying when you understand the brain we've inherited from earlier mammals. Your mammal brain controls the chemicals that make you feel good: dopamine, serotonin, oxytocin, and endorphin. These chemicals are released for reasons that don't make sense to our verbal human brain. When you know what these chemicals do in animals, your ups and downs make sense!Our happy chemicals evolved to reward survival behavior, not to make you feel good all the time. Each happy chemical has a special job. When it turns on, it paves neural pathways that turn it on more easily in the future. That's why we repeat behaviors that we'd rather do without. Fortunately, you can re-wire yourself to stimulate them in sustainable ways.But it's hard. It's like learning a foreign language: it takes a lot of repetition. Yet people do it every day. You can be one of them! You can design a new path to your happy chemicals and repeat it until it's strong enough to turn on easily. The Inner Mammal Institute shows you how.The Inner Mammal Institute has free resources to help you make peace with your inner mammal: videos, blogs, infographics, and podcasts. Dr. Breuning's books explain the big picture and help you plot your course step by step. No matter where you are right now, you can enjoy more happy chemicals in healthy ways. Get the details at InnerMammalInstitute.org.Music from Sonatina Soleil by W.M. Sharp. Hear more of it at InnerMammalInstitute.org/musicbywmsharp

In today's episode, we dive deep into what happens in the brain when you celebrate. We discuss dopamine and its relation to the brain and I give you 5 amazing hacks to start implementing this wisdom in your life immediately.  Join the MindBody Alliance WhatsApp GroupFollow CoCre8 Oneness on TikTokBooks By Dan WilkzIf you are ready to make a breakthrough in life, you found the right coach. Link up with me here, and let's talk about how I can help.Support the show (https://patreon.com/cocre8oneness)

Are you an s-type or identify with the more submissive side of kink? Have you ever experienced a wild rush of excitement and emotions when thinking of kink activities? Well, you're not alone! Mistress D. gets into a common phenomenon called “submissive frenzy”. Discover the signs of sub-frenzy and how to safely manage it as a newcomer or an existing submissive. You'll get several tips on how to minimize risk, make better decisions, as well as how to safely, scratch your submissive itch. Show References Frenzy in BDSM - https://limitsunleashed.com/2015/02/13/domsub-frenzy/#:~:text=Frenzy%20can%20also%20cause%20one,and%20response%20%E2%80%93%20often%20resulting%20in The Neurochemicals of Happiness - https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-athletes-way/201211/the-neurochemicals-happiness The Fetish School Information Website: https://www.TheFetishSchool.com/ PayPal Donation: @thefetishschool Fetlife: The Fetish School Instagram: @thefetishschool

This week's episode is such a powerful one. Neuropsychophysiologist Kayla Osterhoff joins me to talk about women's biological superpowers. These superpowers can be harnessed, amplified and increased through the optimization of a woman's biorhythm. Women are biologically different than men in many amazing ways, yet most women have never learned about the natural cycles that their bodies experience each and every month of their lives! Get ready to tap into your divine biology to boost you cognition, energy, health, and vibrance. This episode is a MUST-LISTEN for all women, and for anyone who loves a woman! Shop Dora's favorite beauty biohacking products here: https://biohackyourbeauty.com/shopbyb/ Take control of your health and wellness with Inside Tracker. You'll receive 25% off with the code DORAVANDEKAMP. In this interview Kayla and I discuss: What is a woman's biorhythm? How is it different from a man's biorhythm? Neurochemical, biochemical and physiological changes do we go through each cycle? Why women are not just “small men”. What roles do estrogen and progesterone play in our daily life? Why is there a giant gap in health-related research for women? How many women are we in the course of one month? What is the cost of ignoring our biorhythm (hint: adrenal burnout, hormonal burnout, and other health issues) What happens to women's brains when they are "shedding"? How is a woman's metabolism affected by her hormones? Why does a woman have lower energy levels during her cycle? What roles do estrogen and progesterone play when it comes to our moods and energy levels? The true story of the red tent Why do women tend to binge eat during their period? During which phase are we the most magnetic? During which phase are we the most social? How can you track your cycle and your biorhythm? Links: Instagram: @biocurious_kayla Kayla's website - herbiorhythm.com Leadership Biorhythm Program - Discount Code BIOHACK for 10% off Tuition Text "LEADER" to 775-382-9222 to get a FREE copy of the Ulimate Women's Biorhythm Guide. Kayla Osterhoff is a Neuropsychophysiologist and world-renowned Women's Health Expert who is passionate about empowering women to step into the leadership roles that they are born for. Kayla is formally trained across the health sciences with a bachelor of science in health ecology, master of science in public health, and currently pursuing her doctoral degree in the field of neuropsychophysiology. Formerly, she served as a Health Scientist for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and spent several years prior working in the clinical setting. The last several years of her career have been dedicated to researching women's neuropsychology. Kayla's investigative efforts into the brains and minds of women led her to a major discovery about women's unique cognitive and leadership abilities. Medical Disclaimer. The information on this podcast and website is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Symbols have an important role in the development of language throughout the centuries from hieroglyphics to the alphabets we know today, but within the occult community they also take on other meanings. Join the hosts as they talk about the science behind words and symbols in the occult. How accurate is the suggestion that a sigil is most effective when you destroy and forget? Is it possible to ever truly forget? Get lost in the murky waters of the unknown with us because its complicated.Come join our discord! https://discord.gg/kJthJyxTBcResources:Perceptions of perceptual symbols: https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/behavioral-and-brain-sciences/article/abs/perceptions-of-perceptual-symbols/3F4B2D65B7685F18BF2C840E77761574Amodal/modal dichotomy of concepts (Review): https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11097-020-09678-yBiological abnormality of impaired reading is constrained by culture: https://www.nature.com/articles/nature02865Brain mechanisms linking language and action: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15959465/Language in context: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15809000/Parallel memory systems...: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16828565/From symbols to sounds: visual symbolic information activates sound representations: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15318877/Neurochemical and neurological localization of semantic processes: https://www.cell.com/action/showPdf?pii=S1364-6613%2813%2900122-8Uses, misuses, new uses, and fundamental limitations of resonance imaging in cognitive science: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5003851/Neuroimaging during trance state: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3500298/The Demonstration of Short Term Consolidation (a concept similar to the burn and forget sigil activation): https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0010028598906843?via%3Dihub

In this episode, we explore the four fundamental human needs, strategies for developing your influence as a leader, and best practices to not only increase your effectiveness but also build your character as a person who does good in the world. What are our four fundamental human needs as individuals and leaders – and how do highly collaborative relationships and social networks meet our needs as individuals and leaders? Tune in and find out! Our guest is Michael E. Frisina, founder and president of The Frisina Group, LLC. and The Center for Influential Leadership who is responsible for teaching, publishing, and speaking on the current trends in organizational performance. Dr. Frisina serves as Chairman of the Health Administration Advisory Council for the American Public University/American Military University and is also an Executive in Residence with The University of North Texas School of Public Health. Dr. Michael Frisina links: https://www.thefrisinagroup.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-e-frisina-phd-ltc-r-united-states-army-717a9614/ Music Credit: Jason Shaw from www.Audionautix.com THE IMPERFECT SHOW NOTES To help make this podcast more accessible to those who are hearing impaired or those who like to read rather than listen to podcasts, we'd love to offer polished show notes. However, Swift Healthcare is in its first year.  What we can offer currently are these imperfect show notes. The transcription is far from perfect. But hopefully it's close enough - even with the errors - to give those who aren't able or inclined to audio interviews a way to participate.  Please enjoy! Transcript: Influential & Effective Leadership for Good w/ Michael Frisina, PhD, MBA, LTC(R) [00:00:00] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:00:00] Welcome folks to another episode of the Swift healthcare video podcast. [00:00:03] I'm Patrick Swift. And I'm delighted that you're here listening, watching, and we have a fantastic show for you. And the focus of our show is influential and effective leadership for good. And we have the illustrious Michael  E. Frisina . Michael, welcome to the show. [00:00:22] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:00:22] Thank you, Patrick. Great to see you. Great to be with you. [00:00:25] Hello everyone. [00:00:26]Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:00:26] . Thank you Michael, for being here and folks, let me share with you. Michael's bio. This is impressive. And here we go. Michael E. Frisina is founder and president of the Frisina group and the center for influential leadership. Responsible for teaching. Publishing and speaking on the current trends and organizational performance, Dr. Frisina  is a retired career officer of the United States army medical department, and a former civilian healthcare executive. He served in multiple roles in his career. Uh, currently he serving as, uh, including all the work he's [00:01:00] doing as chairman of health administration advisory council with American public university American military university. [00:01:06] He's the author of two books, influential leadership. Change your behavior, change your organization, change healthcare. I love that title and leading yourself to a higher level of performance. And he's working on a third book right now. All right. With the ACHE . Is that right? Michael? Yeah. [00:01:22] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:01:22] Health administration press titled effective leadership behavior. [00:01:26] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:01:26] Awesome. This is great. I'm excited. I'm looking forward to seeing that, um, you've authored over 50 papers and published articles on leadership and organizational effectiveness, and he's a longterm ACHE faculty member in the executive leadership track and two-time educational grant awardee. And lastly, I'll share he's an executive in residence with the university of North Texas school of public health. Welcome Michael. [00:01:50] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:01:50] Thank you, Patrick. [00:01:52] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:01:52] Yeah, man. And as a salute to Texas, um, for those of you watching the show, I've got my cowboy hat here. This is a 10 gallon resist all [00:02:00] hat and being a native Texan. I just have to, I have to throw out some, some heres to Texas, uh, for, um, for the show. And Michael, I want to begin by saying thank you for your service, [00:02:11] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:02:11] well, thank you. I'd still be doing it. If they didn't tell me I was too old, but I still, I can still pass the old physical fitness test. I don't know. I can do the new one, but I can still do the old [00:02:20] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:02:20] one. That's fantastic. I wish I could say that. Um, but thank you for your service and my pleasure in honor of, um, veterans. [00:02:28] Um, there's two things. One I want to bring up folks, um, is I'm a regular contributor to the wounded warrior project, monthly contribute my wife and I support the wounded warrior project. Um, very supportive of that. Um, and if you watch my show, you know, I drink a lot of coffee. And, um, I'm constantly sipping on my coffee as I'm talking to my guests and I have some coffee that someone sent me. [00:02:51] This is not a paid endorsement. Um, this is just, uh, a dear colleague of mine sent me Trident coffee, um, which is a veteran owned business. So we need to support our veterans. [00:03:00] And it sounds a little like mariachi and their son of a son of a sailor is, um, uh, organic Mexico, choppa Chiapas , us and my Mexican grandmother. [00:03:09] I is from Chiapas , the, the birthplace of, uh, some very, um, uh, socially progressive, uh, leaders in Mexico for a revolution. And certainly we need a revolution in healthcare. So a lot of good stuff to throw out here in the beginning of our show, and [00:03:25] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:03:25] it's not bad coffee. Uh, if you'd like to, uh, Try it, um, it's Navy coffee. [00:03:30] It's not army, you know, army good army coffee. You can stand a spoon up inside a cup of coffee, but as the Navy goes, you know, go army beat Navy, um, former faculty at West point, I've got to make sure I stay true to the core. So, um, go army beat Navy, but it's not bad coffee. [00:03:50] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:03:50] Uh, for an army guy, uh, saying that about me coffee that's high praise. So, uh, Dr. Frisina , thank you. And, and, um, we've got a good sense of humor at the same time. [00:04:00] You know, we've got some good content for you. Um, uh, and we're going to be talking about, um, effective leadership, influential and effective leadership for good. So let's get right to it. So starting with influential leadership, you and I had a little brief conversation before, and what we started touching on was fascinating to me. [00:04:16] And I want you to you to ask you to share with us. From your framework in all your experience and the perspective you've had. You've distilled a lot of great content for folks who are listeners, whether you're a leader or you're an aspiring leader. I don't care if you're in high school. I don't care if you're a 68 year old CEO of a hospital, we all can learn about leadership. [00:04:36] And this show is about best practices. As about understanding leadership and new, a new, a new, even if you're a black belt, if you maintain a white belt attitude, you can learn more and you can be better and you can do good. That being said, let's talk about the four fundamental human needs. Dr. Frisina . [00:04:53] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:04:53] Sure. If, if leadership is anything, it's a social activity. We live our lives in a variety of social [00:05:00] networks. Our family is a shelter network. You have a group of friends and colleagues you can serve and service organizations, and then you have work. And if work isn't anything, the workplace, it's a network of social activity. [00:05:12] So because of that, we can look at what, what I. Like to base the majority of our work on is the brain itself and how the brain functions from a physiological perspective, not psychology, but neuroanatomy, the different parts of the brain and different parts of the brain and how they interact. Uh, as we engage in these social networks and the neurochemicals that are stimulated from. [00:05:35] Uh, social network behavior, uh, very simply, you know, the idea of leadership for good changing the world for good relieving. Some of the burden, the pain, the chaos of the world around us, you know, there's enough behavior that contributes to evil. We need to be focusing on behavior that focuses on contributing good and overcoming the evil with good. [00:05:56] And so fundamentally the whole idea of [00:06:00] influential leadership and how you measure your effectiveness. As in your leadership behavior, there is no more critical element to your teams. Being able to function, to work, to focus on your objectives, to line objectives, to key results to you, getting the results you desire as a leader, then your individual leader behavior. [00:06:17] And so the foundational thought that I had that got all of this started. Patrick about 10 years ago, was this one thought that individual leader behavior is the single most important predictor to how a team performs and believing that to be true. I wanted to be able to have science-based approach to proving it. [00:06:36] And so we turned at that time about 10 years ago, this burgeoning growth in neuroscience and discovering parts of the brain and neurochemicals and how the brain works. And one of those very quickly as an example, leading to these four fundamental human needs of social networks and how we exchange and pour into each other. [00:06:53] And these four fundamental human needs was simply through the act of kindness. Uh, we know that, uh, when [00:07:00] you engage in an act of kindness or someone does an act of kindness to you, and this is what's really amazing. If you just observe an act of kindness, you watch somebody else, right. In kind to somebody else, your brain responds exactly the same way and releases a neurochemical called oxytocin and oxytocin is essential. [00:07:18] High levels of oxytocin are essential for creating connection in social networks. So that leads to then to, well, what is it? And fundamental, legitimate human needs in any social network, within a family, within service communities within work, and they are trust, compassion, stability, and security, or I just like to say safety because it brings stability and security together. [00:07:42] So we have trust, compassion, safety, and hope. So as a leader, if you can find ways through your behavior to do tangible acts into the life of another person. That manifest a neurochemical response and neurophysiological response in brain [00:08:00] cells, wiring together, firing together as the neuroscience community likes to say neurons that fire together wire together. [00:08:07] So [00:08:08] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:08:08] as a neuropsychologist, as a neuropsychologist, I endorse that statement [00:08:12] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:08:12] and yeah, and see right now your upper brain is just blowing up and we'll talk about the upper brain momentarily. [00:08:17] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:08:17] The caffeine I'm drinking or well, [00:08:19] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:08:19] That that'll do some of it short term, but that dopamine and some neuro epinephrin and a goodly amount of oxytocin just from the social exchange that we're having right now. [00:08:31] Uh, so this, you know, and this goes to points of influence at work. So as a leader, you know, um, and I talk about leaders showing up. Let's say, for example, your team is in a conference room waiting for you to show up for the meeting and you walk into the room, does their upper brain, the prefrontal cortex, the cingulate cortex that lies just below it. [00:08:52] You have your prefrontal cortex right up here. And the singular cortex sits right underneath it. That's where all your executive skill sets are. [00:09:00] That's where your decision-making process skill is. That's where your competency skill is. That's where you manage perspective on decision-making your strategy, the plan that you've created. [00:09:11] So everything related to process and execution is right up here in a prefrontal cortex, but there's another part of the brain. I just call it the lower brain. Uh, neuroscience research has found a clump of different types of brain anatomy that they just have now referred to as the limbic brain. And that's the emotional brain. [00:09:29] And that's what your process, how am I feeling about what I'm experiencing? So the influence dynamic of a leader. Is are people willing to follow you? Are people willing to execute your plan? At high levels of performance outcomes are people engaged in their work? And, and my definition of engagement differs from the literature to the degree that that for me engagement is if you've got people waking up in the middle of the night, disappointed, it's not time to go to work yet. [00:09:56] You've got leadership influence. Now that's an ideal obviously, but [00:10:00] if you aim at the ideal and you strive at the ideal somewhere, Between where your teams are now and where they could be. You're going to raise a level of performance excellence. And at the end of the day, while we make how we behave toward people and end in of itself, how we create high, effective, uh, and highly collaborative relationships and these social networks by meeting these four fundamental human needs as leaders, we now can take that. [00:10:27] In itself as an end in itself and use it as a means for driving performance and getting results and what that means in the lives of others. And particularly in healthcare that translates to performance and high levels of safety, higher levels of quality and higher levels of patient experience. So performance then becomes a function of two skill sets. [00:10:44] Your executive skillset. In your prefrontal cortex and your behavior capacity, how you're affecting the emotional component of someone else's brain, the limbic brain, and for fun, uh, in my teaching sessions, coaching sessions, I just like to call this neurochemical [00:11:00] bartending. If you know how to mix the right drink in somebody's head, [00:11:03] that's my leadership style. [00:11:04] They'll follow you anywhere. They'll follow you anywhere. Now. Here's the thing, [00:11:09] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:11:09] Neurochemical bartender!  [00:11:10] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:11:10] Your, your team members, your team members get to bring the mixers. But you, as the leader provide the main ingredient, I [00:11:17] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:11:17] Amen to that.  That. I meant to that I, I love that you've touched on so many  and so many elements here of engagement of neuroanatomy of, uh, the, the four fundamental needs that you're touching on. [00:11:28] And you also said, That when folks aren't waking up in the middle of the night, excited about going to work. Um, you've, you've got, I think you said a problem there. If you're not having folks fully engaged, how let's I want to unpack that Michael, because I resonated with it because I have worked in environments where I could not wait to get to work. [00:11:55] And I've worked in environments where I dreaded going to work and it's [00:12:00] all, well, that's a larger as to larger statement. It is largely due to the leader. Right. And, um, my question to you is whether you are a frontline worker, whether you're a middle manager or you're the senior executive in an organization, he, she or they are in those roles. [00:12:18] Tell me what a listener right now can do to address their own needs, because we've spoken about neurochemical, bartending and leadership. Amazing. I love that idea. I'll be thinking about that all day. Um, but I also want to drive it toward what can individuals do to address those needs? [00:12:36] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:12:36] Well, the first thing is we've heard recently, particularly the last year because of the pandemic, but even before then, people didn't take seriously the idea of self care. [00:12:47] Uh, leaders, uh, tend not to think of themselves as champions as I like to refer to it. You know, if you're an Olympic athlete you're involved in a tremendous amount of self care, [00:13:00] do your exercise, your diet, your sleep regimen, you're avoiding, uh, bringing toxins into your body through cigarettes and, and consumption of too much alcohol. [00:13:10] Right? A little wine in moderation. Yeah. You know, that type of thing, but, but excessive use of alcohol, there's a whole source of things. So stress, dynamic, and inability to relieve stress or to avoid stress. You know, there's this phenomenon that you're aware of. I'm sure called an Allostatic Load. [00:13:27] Whenever you're put in a threat environment that lower brain just lights up like the 4th of July. And that's a good thing because we want to be able to recognize I'm at risk. There's a real threat here. My life could really be in danger in a military scenario that saves your life. Many times is this rapid, immediate, acute stimulation of threat response and the cortisol that comes with it as a neuro hormone, that's letting you know, you're at risk. [00:13:52] Do something, respond, react, take action for survival, but when you're not in a real threat [00:14:00] environment and that threat is perceived or that threat is, uh, more emotional. Than it is physical because of the dysfunctional energy exchange of behaviors in your social networks. And you're getting cortisol day after day after day after day, you now get what becomes an Allostatic Load. [00:14:17] And we're all familiar with the, the metaphor, the straw that broke the camel's back. You get to a point where this Allostatic Load removes the homeostatic functioning of your brain. And when that happens, it's like a light switch goes off and your prefrontal cortex just turns off. You lose the ability, both cognitive and emotional and physiological ability to connect to the part of the brain where all of your performance skillset resides. [00:14:44] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:14:44] And so your ability to make decisions declines , your ability to make good decisions declines, , right? [00:14:50] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:14:50] Execution of the plan declines , uh, you don't come to work ready to connect with and engage and aligned to the key objectives and advanced the key objectives of the organization's [00:15:00] to results you're coming to work to survive. [00:15:02] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:15:02] Yeah. So Michael then. For a listener right now. Yes. Think being aware, great imagery, athletes take care of themselves. Health care providers, leaders, people in general, don't prioritize self care in general because not the part of the professional identity. I'm a professional athlete. Therefore I need to stretch in the morning, um, as a professional healthcare folks, whether we're leaders or providers, we don't stretch in the morning. [00:15:27] We just go right into work. So, um, we're talking about those needs. So I want to hear from you, what can folks do to address those needs on a regular basis? What's a best practice one. Um, and let's talk about the influential leadership piece to it as well. [00:15:42] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:15:42] Yeah. I call it an executive fitness. Patrick, you need to create a fitness regimen to be an effective leader. If you, if you lack physical energy, but if executive work. Requires anything. It requires a large degree of stamina because typically [00:16:00] the length of the Workday that most executives put themselves into. And so the, the physical energy, uh, and that goes right to the first idea of the amount of sleep you're getting. [00:16:10] Well, I think [00:16:10] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:16:10] all of us, not just the executives, I've been an executive, but it's also the nurse reporting to work. [00:16:16] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:16:16] This applies to anybody, right? Yeah. Please. [00:16:18] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:16:18] All of us, I hope everyone's listening. This is helpful. [00:16:21] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:16:21] Sleep deprivation is a major impediment to cognitive performance. So when you're tired, you're not only lose dexterity, you know, manual physical, uh, ability in the use of your hands and eye coordination. [00:16:35] Uh, but you, you don't have physical energy. You, you physically wear out and then as you start to physically wear out, then you can start to emotionally and mentally. Uh, fatigue. Uh, so the idea of performance fitness, uh, you know, whether it's executive fitness or if you're a frontline folks, you know, you've got to be in a position, uh, spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically to come to work, [00:17:00] uh, and, and, and perform. [00:17:02] Work is about performance. So if you've ever gone, if you ever gone to a play and, and you, you watched actors on stage and they were slow and they were sluggish and they weren't quick to pick up a line. You sat there and disappointed. And what do we say? We say that was a poor performance. Yeah. Uh, if it's a concert pianist or a violinist, you know, we evaluate based on our perception and experience of the performance. [00:17:31] Well, work is no different than that. Uh, and this is why, again, getting back to the four fundamental needs, leaders need to behave in ways, very tangible, real ways. that are  an expression of building trust, because if you don't have trust, you don't have connection in social network. If you don't have connection, social network, you don't have engagement. [00:17:48] These are literal cause and effects. Physical cause and effect relationships that line up with each other. [00:17:54] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:17:54] So let's talk about Michael let's then talk about influential leadership. So I'm making a [00:18:00] commitment to one's own executive fitness, whether you're an executive or whether you're aspiring executive or whether you're a frontline worker. [00:18:06] What you're teaching Michael is making a commitment to your own wellbeing. Yes, fundamentally. And then as a leader, whether you're a formal leader or an informal leader or someone, part of a social network that you want to have influence, how do you know when you're having influence and how do you build that in? [00:18:25] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:18:25] Yeah. Before I answer that question, I just want to make one more statement about this idea of self care. You know, we had the notion of self care long before the pandemic, the pandemic just sort of exacerbated and brought a higher degree of alertness awareness to it because of what was happening. To frontline healthcare workers as they try to engage work every day. [00:18:45] But the reason people tend not to do it, Patrick, cause they don't have self-compassion. We will love our pets and care for our pets in ways that we don't care for ourselves. We will care [00:19:00] for total strangers, uh, you know, wounded warrior project, and we will volunteer and care and express compassion to total strangers. [00:19:10] And not do it to ourselves. The first mental thought that needs to change because I'm people who around me a lot. And I have some groups that I meet with on a regular basis, uh, in, in, in just sort of pro bono way of helping them with life. And the challenges of life is nothing changes to your thinking changes. [00:19:30] So until you can change your thinking about yourself and you can love and care for yourself. As if you believed your yourself was worthy of that care that you give away to others, then it's very hard to build the discipline and the diligence into tangible behaviors for improving the level of self care. [00:19:50] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:19:50] Beautiful point. [00:19:51] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:19:51] You've got to be willing to care for self have compassion. Self-compassion so, um, That translates directly then [00:20:00] into how leaders can build influence with their teams. Because if you can express that very idea into the lives of others, you're making a neurochemical and neurophysiological to connection with people that they'll want to be around. [00:20:13] You they'll want to be with, you they'll want to work for you. They'll want to make sure that you achieve and achieve results as a leader. So back to this idea, if your team is waiting for you in a conference room for a meeting, And you walk into that room. What happens to the brain, to their brains at your presence? [00:20:32] Is there a prefrontal cortex lighting up? Are they ready to engage? Are they ready to perform? Are they ready to go? You know, you know, uh, have a killer day at work, if you will. And just. You know, knock out all that work in a highway, a performance outcome, uh, or when you walk into the room deserve for brain shut down, do you exacerbate? [00:20:49] Do  do you antagonize their lower brain is your very presence as sense of threat to them. And so we've heard this phrase about leader presence or executive presence, and it has a whole [00:21:00] list of traits, and I'm not a big fan of trait theory for leadership or leadership effectiveness. I'm about your behavior and here's why your behavior is real. [00:21:10] I get to see it. I can measure it. Um, imagine if everybody in your team meeting in that conference room, waiting for you was hooked up to a biometric device with a video screen over their head recording elements of homeostasis, blood pressure, internal body core temperature. The releasing of cortisol, you know, and you walk in a room and you could see signals on a screen. [00:21:34] It looked like they're having tachycardia. You'd have visible evidence that you just showed up and they're not connecting and you don't have any influence. [00:21:44] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:21:44] Now we've got to have it as a you're the problem. [00:21:45] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:21:45] Yeah, exactly. Now, ironically, somebody is making a wristband, some kind of watch that will we'll give some biometric feedback. [00:21:54] Somebody is trying to do that. You know that, that you will get this kind of, uh, response [00:22:00] dynamic real time. Um, so, uh, that's, that's the whole point of this, right? And the whole idea of effective leadership is in the results, but you don't get the results. You know, you can't be an effective leader, a truly effective leader, effectiveness, meaning are we getting what we're supposed to get in results, leadership, you know, creating strong. Um, highly effective personal relationships in that social network, because leadership is about serving into the needs of other people, not getting [00:22:32] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:22:32] let's talk about that. What is effective leadership? [00:22:36] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:22:36] Effective leadership is, is, are you getting results? You know, and if you're a leader that doesn't get results, then you're in trouble because ultimately that's the point of having leadership positions. [00:22:46] Somebody has to be responsible and accountable for the outcomes and results that any organization, whether it's a military organization, a healthcare organization, and, um, non-Profit tax exempt organization, you know, public [00:23:00] institution, a university. Now are you producing a product that you've promised to produce it at a high level of value to other people? [00:23:09] And we tended to call those people customers, you know, in healthcare, we call them patients creating the patient experience. You know, effectiveness has got to be able to be measured. In results, but that doesn't happen. If a team won't work for you as a leader. So without influence, you're disconnected from the team they're disconnected from their work, they don't produce work at a high level. You're not getting the results you desire as a leader. And that's a testimony to your, uh, lack of influence. Is now measurable and observable in the lack of results that you desire. Yeah. [00:23:44] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:23:44] And I know in the work that you do and the, the writing you've done, uh, we're talking about influential leadership. We're talking about effective leadership and effective leadership getting results. And it is, there's so much depth to that as well. Michael. And I know that you can speak to what's behind [00:24:00] effective leadership, and I know that ties to values and you speak very eloquently about that. And I want to ask you, how does, how do values tie into effective leadership? [00:24:09] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:24:09] Yeah, it's amazing. The number of people in leadership positions that I get to meet and talk to. And one of the first things I ask them is tell me about your core values. And I get sort of this deer in the headlight look most of the time, uh, occasionally someone will say, Oh, well, let me see if I can remember. You know, your core values, oughta roll right off the tip of your tongue. [00:24:29] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:24:29] Courage, Compassion, Joy, Hope! [00:24:30] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:24:30] Mine are  integrity, compassion and excellence. Uh, now interestingly enough, the values we typically choose as our core value, uh, emanate  , and flow into behaviors that we typically gravitate to. That's [00:24:47] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:24:47] true. And if you don't want your value, if you don't know what your values are, then what is flowing. It's not clear and you're not effective personally, that leads to burnout, correct, personally. [00:25:00] And that also leads to poor leadership as well. [00:25:02] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:25:02] Yeah. And it doesn't have to go to the extreme of the engagement, burnout perspective. That's that's something else we could do a whole another discussion about and you've had other. Valuable guests talk about the idea of burnout, but you know, the absence of burnout doesn't mean I'm engaged. It just means I'm not burned out. It doesn't mean I'm not disengaged. It doesn't mean I'm disaffected. It doesn't mean I'm not paying attention, right. It just means I'm not burned out. Yeah. [00:25:28] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:25:28] So let's talk about that. The values, value, effective leadership values, and then how that influences. [00:25:33] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:25:33] So what your core values serve for you is as a grounding rod, a stake in the ground, every military unit has what are called the colors as a unit flag. Uh, it's it's assembling a symbol and, and, uh, an identification point of where the leader is on the battlefield. So wherever you see the colors, that's, you know where your leader is. So the colors are moving forward. You know, your leaders moving forward, you can move forward with your leader. Um, Shakespeare wrote [00:26:00] about my kingdom for the want of a nail, uh, King Henry blacksmith leaves a nail out of one of the shoes of his horse. [00:26:07] So charging into battle, the horse throws the shoe, the horse stumbles Henry goes down, the unit flag goes down and the. His army is routed in chaos because they don't know where the leader is. Uh, and Henry is a famous line from Shakespeare is my kingdom for the want of a nail. Uh, and so the point of that is to say that your core values serve as that, that marker that anchor point, that identification point you're going to be in tremendous contextual variables as a leader. In fact, I think that the one thing [00:26:40] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:26:40] As a worker too, as a worker too. [00:26:42] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:26:42] Yes. And again, I emphasize leaders, but workers are in that contextual variability as well and how it shifts. Uh, but the effectiveness of leaders is managing that context. Uh, and, but you have to manage the context from two perspectives. You have to manage context and the variability of [00:27:00] context from how well is our plan working and how we'll are our people functioning. [00:27:04] And it's most times people put these in, um, dilemmas. It's either the plan or people or people or the plant take out the, or, and replace it with an end. It's your plan and people you can't separate. And, and oftentimes your real plan are your people, because without them, you can't execute the plan, you don't get results. [00:27:25] So by managing context, And, and understanding managing context. But what happens when you, as the leader gets under this allostatic load, what happens when your brain is constantly being flooded with cortisol and fear, loss, worry, doubt, anxiety as the leader, what brings you back to homeostasis? It's those core values. [00:27:43] It's filtering everything back and reminding yourself that you're supposed to be a person whose behavior is a reflection of integrity. So we can't see integrity. Do you ever have, you know, as this values are not observable, But behavior, [00:28:00] that's a reflection of the value is observable and that behavior is also measurable. [00:28:05] So when we talk about intention, we see behavior in honesty, in truth-telling the lack of duplicity, uh, not lying, uh, you know, not even quibbling, you know, or hedging on something. Uh, when you think of compassionate, we see acts of kindness. That are a reflection of the value of compassion. We excellence. We see people who are committed and they're engaged and they're following through on possibility and they're accountable to the outcomes that they're producing. [00:28:35] So we see excellence. In behaviors as a manifestation of those core values. So if you don't know your core values, if you've never done a core value exercise, when you're in very difficult times of high stress changing variability, the, the whole VUCA term of, of volatility and uncertainty and chaos, right. And, and all the rest of it. Um, where do you go [00:29:00] to, to regain your sense of composure? Your mental, emotional composure. So then you can lead effectively. It's got to come from core values, [00:29:09] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:29:09] and I want to tie that back to what you said earlier about, uh, executive fitness preparedness. You were touching on doing the work of that self compassion for oneself, doing the exercise of being fit and committing to one's own well-being or fitness. And that exercise of being aware of your values as being part of the, uh, logs that go on the fire that can reignite you, which can support you. And I hope listeners, viewers are thinking about today and what can you do today to connect to those values and the wisdom that you're touching on in this beautiful, I'm loving this conversation because we're talking about influential, effective leaders and you've touched on elements of, of self-awareness. [00:29:57] Of committing to one's own, [00:30:00] well-being connecting to your values and then displaying those in what and behavior. And that is leadership, regardless of what title you have. Uh, you can be pushing a mop and demonstrate leadership and demonstrate profound leadership. So, um, whether, regardless of what role you ran, I love what you're sharing here, Michael, because it's, it's practical, it's useful and it's empowering [00:30:22] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:30:22] if you. In your behavior are having an impact and an effect in the life of another person. And you, you, in, in the behavior that you demonstrate. Make a difference in the life of another person you're influencing and you don't even have to add the word leader to it. You're simply being an influencer. And so you can influence look, my healthcare career started in a janitor's closet. [00:30:49] So I like to see I've gone from the janitors, was it to the, the CEO closet, you know? Uh, and, um, so I've been in the gamut. I know how people treated me when I was a [00:31:00] janitor at my local critical access hospital at 16 years old. And I noticed how people treated me in a C-suite and, uh, you know, oftentimes we don't see, there's an iceberg thing that says, well, who somebody is above. [00:31:16] The water line and it's all these wonderful things, but they don't see the journey. They don't see the tragedy, they don't see the pain, they don't see the effort of growth. Right. And, uh, so this term fit to lead. It really has a double meaning. If you think about it, right? The there's a sort of, uh, very, uh, much of, uh, what we would call ambiguity two clear meanings. [00:31:39] Are you fit? To lead. In other words, do you have what it takes to be a leader? The other meaning is, are you fit to lead? Are you worthy of the calling? Do you have the character? Do you have the core values? Do you care about other people? Are you selfless  in your desire? Why do you want to be in a [00:32:00] leadership role? [00:32:00] You know, I think there's only about 7,000 or just under 7,000 CEO positions in the entire us healthcare system. Now add up the number of MBAs and MBAs and nursing, doctorate degrees, and other sorts of degrees of people who are aspiring to fill one of those 7,000 roughly positions. You know, there, there are far more many people who want them than are available to get them. [00:32:25] Right. And so the percentage is very small, but the ultimate that the question is why would you aspire for it? What is it about you that makes you want to be. The senior leader of the healthcare organizations. Cause that's what we're talking about. Yeah. [00:32:41] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:32:41] Beautiful. Beautiful. Because if it's about you, the reason someone wants to be a CEO is it's about you about themselves. That's a problem. If it's influential, [00:32:50] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:32:50] I can guarantee you. If you make getting that position about you, you won't be influential. You won't be able to make a difference in the lives of other people. [00:33:00] And you certainly will not be effective. You might be in that position in short term three to five years, but you do not have sustainability in that position. If your reason for seeking that position is simply to be about you. [00:33:13] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:33:13] Amen to that. Let me ask you my favorite question to ask my guests, which is if you were, if you were standing at the top of the world and you have the attention of all the healthcare folks run the whole planet for a brief moment, what would you say to them right now? [00:33:26] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:33:26] Uh, first of all, I'd say thank you. Uh, you know, right now, um, serving in any capacity in a healthcare system in our country, uh, in, in the world for that matter, uh, is, uh, the word hero has been used. And it's a word I don't take lightly, but it's a word that I believe in that there, there are people who are demonstrating selfless behaviors that have gone well above and beyond. [00:33:50] Um, in, in the military, the, the highest award you could receive as a congressional medal of honor. Interestingly enough, the highest number of medal of honor, [00:34:00] winners of the United States army are from the army medical department. They're not the combat fighters, they're not the infantry leaders. I don't mean to offend any of my combat arms, you know, colleagues. [00:34:11] Um, but it's the combat medic. Uh, one of the most historical story to counts of, of a combat medic with the medal of honor comes from world war II, Okinawa and Hacksaw Ridge, uh, a combat medic. Without a weapon save 58 lives of his compatriots. And he was a Quaker. So he was a pacifist and he wouldn't even carry a weapon. [00:34:34] And when he was in basic training here in Columbia, South Carolina, where I live at Fort Jackson, he was ostracized. He was beat up by his military comrades and the irony is he never retaliated. Uh, but when he was put in the position where he was required to do his job in his core values, many of the 58 men that he's saved. [00:34:54] Off of that Ridge were men who had treated him abominably with disdain [00:35:00] and disgust and hatred, and he ended up winning the congressional medal of honor for it. I wish there were ways we could give up something of thanks and to acknowledge the courage. Of those who are still in operational health care, uh, both in, in clinical practices and the support roles before them. [00:35:20] Um, but to, to that end in your fatigue and, and in that moment of, of desperation where you're just about to give up that last bit of hope, what I would say to you is, remember why you're there. It isn't about you. It's about somebody else. If you can see this portrait behind me, it's the only thing I have hanging in my office, uh, because it's the only thing that constantly reminds me every day that I need to be finding a way to give my life away to others. [00:35:48] The motto of the army medical department from this world war II print was service above self. Um, and if you can connect to that and you can live in that and your behavior reflects [00:36:00] that into the lives of others. Uh, ladies and gentlemen I'll guarantee you not only it will be influential, but you'll be highly effective and you will live a life that will give you a great lasting joy. [00:36:10]Majorem Dei Gloriam  Oh, God bless you, Michael. I love your message. And I love the work you do. And want to ask you folks are interested in following up with you. Um, where can they go? What can they do? [00:36:22] Very easy. https://www.thefrisinagroup.com/ . You can find our website. Uh, I encourage you to connect with me on LinkedIn, Dr. Michael Forcina on LinkedIn. https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-e-frisina-phd-ltc-r-united-states-army-717a9614/ Um, all of my professional papers are there. They're in an open format. You can start reading through them. Um, and just email me personally. I'll give you my personal email, michael.frisina@gmail.com . I'd love to hear from you. Would love to help you. Uh, we'd love to be a part of your social network, uh, professionally or otherwise. [00:36:53] Patrick Swift, PhD, MBA, FACHE: [00:36:53] Outstanding outstanding doctor Frisina thank you so much for being a guest on the show. I'm grateful for your wisdom, your service, your [00:37:00] heart, and just thank you so much. [00:37:02] Michael Frisina, PhD, LTC(R): [00:37:02] My pleasure. Thank you, sir.    

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