Podcasts about Neuroscience

Music does more than entertain. It can shape your cognitive state. Dr. Sahar Yousef shares how to use music intentionally to reduce distraction and enter a state of sustained focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus called the parables "the secrets of the kingdom." In this episode, Dr. Alex Loyd and Harry unpack the Parable of the Sower and reveal the two paradigms that determine stress vs. peace. The Two Paradigms: STRESS: Pride (I want) + Money (pays for I want) + Lies (to get what I want) PEACE: Love (others first) + Truth (de facto reality) + Relationships (win-win-win) Truth is the determining factor. Episode highlights: → The 4 soils explained (path, shallow, thorns, good) → Why thorns = cares of the world + deceitfulness of riches (NOT sin) → Pain vs. suffering: How to minimize suffering even when pain stays → Watchman Nee: Turned torture chamber into "garden of prayer" → Neuroscience case: "The pain is the same, but I feel fine" → Intervention 3 results: 1,200-point frequency increase in 5 minutes  

An estimated 500,000 people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in the United States each year, but the causes and mechanisms of the condition remain a neurological mystery. A recent study looked at the role of variants in a gene called APOE in Alzheimer's, and found that while it's not a simple determinant of developing the disease, that one gene seems to play a significant role in promoting disease risk. Researchers hope work like this could point to new areas to study and even potential treatments. Epidemiologist Dylan Williams joins Host Ira Flatow to explain the findings and discuss the challenges in tracing a complex disease to its roots. Guest: Dr. Dylan Williams is a principal research fellow in molecular and genetic epidemiology at University College London. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

In this Workday Playdate, Erin dives into the discomfort of “good awkward” with Henna Pryor. Henna is a workplace performance expert, keynote speaker, and author who helps teams build social fitness in a world that's forgotten how to human. Together, they unpack why our social muscles have atrophied (thanks, tech + pandemic isolation) and how leaning into micro-discomfort can radically improve leadership, communication, and team cohesion.This episode is your permission slip to stop polishing and start connecting.Inside This Episode:Social Muscles Are Flabby: Why hyper-connectivity is sabotaging real connection—and what it's doing to workplace communication and confidence.Micro-Disagreements, Major Growth: How low-stakes conflict and social repetition build trust, resilience, and stronger teams.Asking for Help Without Spiraling: The surprising stat: 1 in 3 employees would rather clean a toilet than ask for help. Let's fix that.The Neuroscience of Shared Moments: Why laughter, eye contact, and shared awkwardness boost psychological safety and belonging.Normalize the Awkward: How naming “good awkward” in real time reduces fear and strengthens authentic leadership.Language Builds Safety: Practical scripts to express discomfort, validate emotions, and create space for real dialogue.Humor as a Leadership Strategy: Why playfulness lowers defensiveness, reduces conflict anxiety, and makes feedback easier to hear.Good Enough > Perfect: Ditching perfectionism to build faster recovery and stronger comeback rates in tough moments.Recovery Rate > Failure Rate: Why resilient leaders focus less on avoiding discomfort and more on how quickly they bounce back.Make Work a Playground Again: Micro-exercises and small social reps teams can use immediately to rebuild connection and confidence.Who This Episode Is For:Leaders who want to build psychological safety without the corporate fluffPeople managers craving stronger team connection and communicationHigh achievers unlearning perfectionismRemote and hybrid teams rebuilding social confidenceHumans ready to trade polished for presentYour FreebieYou want to support your people the same way you want to be supported—but in fast, emotionally charged moments, the right words can be hard to find.Enter, your free resource - Human Leadership in the Age of AI: An Empathy Playbook. It gives you a simple, 3-part list of human-first phrases you can use in meetings, emails, and one-on-ones.Empathy isn't extra anymore. It's essential. Download your Empathy Playbook here.Connect with Henna PryorHenna's LinkedInHenna's websiteHenna's InstagramHenna's book, Good Awkward: How to Embrace the Embarrassing and Celebrate the Cringe to Become The Bravest YouConnect with Erin Diehl x improve it!Erin's websiteErin's InstagramErin's TikTokErin's LinkedInimprove it!'s websiteimprove it!'s InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Understanding the power of your brain is essential for fostering healthy relationships and overall mental health. Most of us move through our days reacting—reacting to stress, to others, to our own emotions—without ever stopping to consider the organ running the entire show. Your brain is not just a background system keeping you alive; it is the command center you can improve, shaping how you feel, how you connect, and how you make sense of the world around you. 

Support the show to get full episodes, full archive, and join the Discord community. The Transmitter is an online publication that aims to deliver useful information, insights and tools to build bridges across neuroscience and advance research. Visit thetransmitter.org to explore the latest neuroscience news and perspectives, written by journalists and scientists. Read more about our partnership. Sign up for Brain Inspired email alerts to be notified every time a new Brain Inspired episode is released. To explore more neuroscience news and perspectives, visit thetransmitter.org. How does brain activity explain your perceptions and your actions? That's what neuroscientists ask. How does the interaction between brain, body, and environment explain your perceptions and actions? That's what ecological psychologists ask… sometimes leaving the brain out of the equation altogether. These different approaches to perception and action come with different terms, concepts, underlying assumptions, and targets of explanations. So what happens when neuroscientists are inspired by ecological psychology but don't necessarily want take on, or are ignorant of, the fundamental principles underlying ecological psychology? This happens all the time, like how AI was "inspired" by the most rudimentary understanding of how brains work, and took terms from neuroscience like neuron, neural network, and so on, as stand-ins for their models. This has in some sense re-defined what people mean by neuron, and neural network, and how they function and how we should think of them. Modern neuroscience, with better data collecting tools, has taken a turn toward more naturalistic experimental paradigms to study how brains operate in more ecologically valid situations than what has mostly been used in the history of neuroscience - highly controlled tasks and experimental setups that arguably have very little to do with how organisms evolved to interact with the world to do cognitive things. One problem with this turn is that we neuroscientists don't have ready-made theoretical tools to deal with the less constrained massive amounts of data the new approach affords. This has led some neuroscientists to seek those theoretical concepts elsewhere. One of those places that offers those theoretical tools is ecological psychology, developed by James and Eleanor Gibson in the mid-20th century, and continued since then by many adherents of the concepts introduced by ecological psychology. Those concepts are very specific with regard to how and what to explain regarding perception and action. Matthieu de Wit is an associate professor at Muhlenberg College in Pennsylvania, who runst the ECON Lab, as in Ecological Neuroscience. Luis Favela is an associate professor at Indiana University. He's been on before to talk about his book The Ecological Brain. And Vicente Raja is a research fellow at University of Murcia in Spain, and he's been on before to talk about ecological psychology and neuroscience. With their deep expertise in ecological psychology, they are keenly interested in how neuroscience write large adopts various facets of ecological psychology. Do neuroscientists have it right? Do they need to have it right? Is there something being lost in translation? How should neuroscientists adopt ecological psychology for an ecological neuroscience? That's what we're discussing today. More broadly, this is also a story about what it's like doing research that isn't part of the current mainstream approach, in this doing ecological psychology under the long shadow cast by the computational mechanistic neuro-centric dominant paradigm in neuroscience currently. Matthieu de Wit lab. @dewitmm.bsky.social Luis Favela. The Ecological Brain: Unifying the Sciences of Brain, Body, and Environment Vicente Raja @diovicen.bsky.social MINT Lab. Ecological psychology Previous episodes:BI 223 Vicente Raja: Ecological Psychology Motifs in NeuroscienceBI 190 Luis Favela: The Ecological Brain BI 213 Representations in Minds and Brains Read the transcript. 0:00 - Intro 8:23 - How Louie, Vicente, and Matthieu know each other 11:16 - Past present and future of relation between neuroscience and ecological psychology 17:02 - Why resistance to integrating neuroscience into ecological psychology? 28:26 - What counts as ecological psychology? 33:32 - Affordances properly understood 40:33 - Ecological information 47:58 - Importance of dynamics 48:59 - What's at stake? 58:27 - Environment intervention 1:16:21 - When ecological neuroscience publishes 1:31:25 - Neuroscientists escape hatch 1:38:04 - Is ecological psychology a theory of everything?

A grounded and science-backed episode of the Magic of Manifestation.The work of neurosurgeon and author Dr. James Doty "Into the Magic Shop" holds depth, intention, and self-compassion. Simple and fascinating insights into the neuroscience of visualization, how the brain literally rewires itself when we imagine with emotion and why "Compassion" is the missing ingredient in most manifestation practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deut 29:29: things we can say about God with confidence and also when we have to say “I don’t know” … GUEST Rev Josh Brown … Lead pastor, Bellefield Presbyterian Church. The first Sunday of Lent: Eve, Adam, Satan and Jesus … He Died For Our Sins… GUEST Anne Kennedy ...author of “Nailed It: 365 Sarcastic Devotionals for Angry and Worn Out People” ... She blogs everyday at her substack “Demotivations w Anne”... Anne lives in upstate NY where she mothers 6 children and lives with her husband, an Anglican priest. Fear modulation … GUEST Dr Curt Thompson … psychiatrist in private practice in Falls Church, VA ... author of “The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves” and "The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community" The “Dating Recession” among young adults… … GUEST Lisa Anderson … Director of Boundless and Young Adults at Focus on the Family, and hosts “The Boundless Show” weekly podcast and radio show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send a textWant proof that coaching works beyond a feel-good survey? We dig into the neuroscience of immersion—how the brain's one-second signals of attention plus emotion predict what people remember and do next—and translate it into a practical playbook for coaches and leaders. With Professor Paul Zak, we unpack why joy is the byproduct of investing energy, not avoiding stress, and how the right level of challenge drives durable behavior change.We share field-tested stories that show immersion's “contagion” effect in action, from luxury retail associates whose engagement predicted purchases to healthcare teams that improved patient care by empowering nurses within clear boundaries. You'll hear why opening hot sets stakes, how human-scale stories outperform abstract models, and what happens when leaders delegate for real. The result is deviation you can learn from—some mistakes, yes, but also the positive deviations that become innovations when you recognize and codify them.Measurement ties it together. We talk about simple, wearable-driven ways to see which moments land, spot weekly energy dead zones (like that dreaded Thursday meeting), and design sessions that stick. Four levers matter: start with stakes, tell vivid stories, keep moderate pressure through participation, and end with one concrete action. Over time, those choices raise the number of daily “key moments,” a leading indicator of joy, energy, and follow-through that spreads from executives to teams and even into family life.If you're ready to coach for thriving, not just insight, this conversation gives you the science, the tactics, and a free tool to start today. Subscribe for more brain-savvy coaching insights, share this with a leader who needs it, and leave a review to tell us the next challenge you want us to tackle.Watch the full interview by clicking here. Find the full article here.Learn more about Paul here. Free gift from Paul: your6.comGrab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/

This week on Inspire Change, Gunter discusses what is consciousness, and how does it shape the inner lives of men?In this episode of Inspire Change with Gunter, Gunter explores the complex nature of consciousness and its profound influence on self-awareness, emotional experience, and personal growth. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, and decades of therapeutic experience, he examines how consciousness shapes men's inner worlds — and why understanding it is essential for healing, emotional intelligence, and authentic connection.  Rather than treating consciousness as an abstract concept, Gunter breaks it down into practical components that listeners can explore in their own lives. He explains how internalized voices, social conditioning, and relational environments influence self-perception and vulnerability, and how greater awareness can lead to healthier emotional expression and deeper personal insight.  This conversation offers practical questions and reflective tools designed to help listeners better understand their mental states, emotional patterns, and self-model — opening pathways toward growth, resilience, and meaningful change.Key Themes & Discussion PointsThe Nature of ConsciousnessWhy consciousness remains one of psychology's most complex and “stubborn” questionsExploring whether we are mechanical beings or living organisms with rich inner worldsThe Three Components of ConsciousnessGunter outlines three interacting elements:State — the current mental and emotional conditionContent — thoughts, feelings, and sensory experienceSelf-model — how we perceive and define ourselvesInternalized Voices & Self-PerceptionHow introjected voices shape identity and self-awarenessThe influence of early authority figures and cultural messagingHow internal narratives shape emotional regulation and behaviorSocial Environment & Emotional ExpressionThe role of mirror neurons and relational dynamicsHow social environments influence vulnerability and connectionWhy men often experience emotional restriction in relational spacesConsciousness & MasculinityCultural conditioning and its impact on men's emotional accessHow masculinity norms influence vulnerability and self-expressionThe relationship between consciousness, emotional intelligence, and personal growthPractical Reflection QuestionsGunter offers guiding questions to deepen awareness:State• What is my current mental and emotional state?• Am I calm, tense, distracted, or overwhelmed?Content• What thoughts and emotions are present right now?• Are they grounded in reality or shaped by past experience?Self-Model• How do I see myself in this moment?• Is this perception compassionate, critical, or inherited?These questions help cultivate self-awareness and create space for intentional change.Memorable Sound Bites“Are we machines or living beings with inner worlds?”“Consciousness is three things working together.”“Internalized voices shape your self-model.”

Deut 29:29: things we can say about God with confidence and also when we have to say “I don’t know” … GUEST Rev Josh Brown … Lead pastor, Bellefield Presbyterian Church. The first Sunday of Lent: Eve, Adam, Satan and Jesus … He Died For Our Sins… GUEST Anne Kennedy ...author of “Nailed It: 365 Sarcastic Devotionals for Angry and Worn Out People” ... She blogs everyday at her substack “Demotivations w Anne”... Anne lives in upstate NY where she mothers 6 children and lives with her husband, an Anglican priest. Fear modulation … GUEST Dr Curt Thompson … psychiatrist in private practice in Falls Church, VA ... author of “The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves” and "The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community" The “Dating Recession” among young adults… … GUEST Lisa Anderson … Director of Boundless and Young Adults at Focus on the Family, and hosts “The Boundless Show” weekly podcast and radio show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On aimerait que comprendre suffise. Qu'un déclic, un exercice, une prise de conscience transforme tout. Surtout quand la vie nous presse — un projet bébé, un rêve à concrétiser, un besoin urgent d'apaisement.Mais notre cerveau ne fonctionne pas en mode “résultats immédiats”.S'il a appris pendant des années à survivre, à contrôler, à serrer les dents, il ne change pas en quelques essais. Les neurosciences le montrent : il apprend par répétition, régularité, expériences vécues dans le corps.La vraie transformation est discrète.Aller mieux, c'est :• réagir un peu moins fort,• se calmer un peu plus vite,• se juger un peu moins,• se comprendre un peu mieux.Le rituel des petits progrès : chaque semaine, demandez-vousQu'est-ce qui va un peu mieux ?Qu'ai-je fait de différent ?Qu'est-ce qui m'a aidée à me sentir en sécurité ?Même minuscule, un progrès compte. Les petits changements d'aujourd'hui construisent les grandes transformations de demain.

Today Liz Dolan interviews Phil Pizzo, the founder of Stanford's Distinguished Careers Institute, a deep thinker on transitions and lifelong learning. His career has taken him from pioneering pediatric oncologist to Dean of Stanford Medical School to rabbinical studies and chaplaincy training. He is a man who thinks a LOT about doing things differently. Welcome to our sponsors: Stanford Federal Credit Union. To use their $620 New Member offer, go to sfcu.org/liznessWelleco. To try The Super Elixir, go to welleco.com and use promo code sisters15 at checkoutHOMEWORK:More on Phil Pizzo, his work and his contributions:The Doctor's Art podcast: An episode called Courage and Curiosity Discussion of what drew him to medicine in the first place with more about his work caring for seriously ill children and his pioneering work at the National Cancer Institute.Stanford Daily: Phil Pizzo moves from Stanford Medical School to rabbinical studies https://stanforddaily.com/2022/04/10/from-stanford-to-the-rabbinate-phil-pizzo-moving-on/The Atlantic The New Old Age by David Brooks. What a new life stage can teach us about how to find meaning and purpose. Corrected book title from last episode: Turn Right at Machu Picchu: Rediscovering The Lost City One Step At A Time from 2021. A fascinating and funny account of a journalist's travels through some of the world's most majestic, historic, and remote landscapes.If you are new to Lizness School, we suggest you listen to Season 1 to hear all about Liz's year as a Stanford Fellow. Everything from Neuroscience and Chinese History to Pickleball! Plus a great community experience with her fellow DCI Fellows.Season 2 is about how she puts her lessons to work in the wild with the help of her millennial mentor Leah Sutherland.To listen to Liz +. Leah's recap of Lizness School Season 1, go to our FINALE here.For more on Liz Dolan, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Liz's work in podcasting, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Satellite Sisters⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Lizness School on all podcasting platforms including ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify.⁠⁠⁠⁠On Instagram, follow the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/liznessschool/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow Liz at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/satellitesisterliz/⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow Producer and Millennial Mentor Leah Sutherland @leahhsutherlandd on Instagram and Leah Sutherland on LinkedIn. To email Lizness School with your own voice memos/questions/thoughts/suggestions for Liz or Leah, use ⁠⁠⁠⁠liznessschool@gmail.comThe Distinguished Careers Institute is a unique program for late career people. Fellows are graduate students at Stanford University, able to take classes in any area. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete information here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Email the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠liznessschool@gmail.com ⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I have been looking forward to this conversation for a while, and it did not disappoint. In this episode, I sit down with Ashleigh Di Lello: brain coach, keynote speaker, former Broadway and TV dancer, and creator of Bio Emotional Healing®.   Ashleigh shares the full story of being given a terminal diagnosis at thirteen years old, visualizing her way back to dance over six years, and later facing a second devastating health crisis that left her unable to walk and living in chronic nerve pain.   Through it all, she discovered the neuroscience behind how belief, expectation, and emotional healing can literally rewire the brain and body. We go deep on how the brain resists change (even positive change), why healing can feel unsafe, the difference between believing something and acting in expectation of it, and why your identity might be the very thing keeping you stuck. I also share a piece of my own story in this one: my experience with breast implant illness and the rock bottom moment that led me to the work I do today.   Whether you're navigating trauma, chronic pain, self-sabotage, or you just feel like you can't break through to the next level, this episode will change how you think about what's possible. I truly believe this might be one of the most powerful conversations we've ever had on the show.   For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get up to 39% off Mitopure Gummies with code EMDUNC and make wellness easier than ever. Fitness, health, and holistic wellness for $22/month Interested in a luxury 1:1 online health coaching experience? Look no further than FENIX ATHLETICA, where we fuse science and soul for life-long transformation (inside AND out). For the high-achieving hot girls that want to recover better, support glowier skin, and promote longevity through better cellular health, get 20% off your first order of Mitopure and make wellness easier than ever. Follow me on Instagram Follow EMBody Radio on Instagram    

What does it take to build a global design firm from scratch and then walk away from it at the top of your game? Mia Feasey did exactly that. She launched her international design business at just 24 years old, scaled it across borders, and made the bold decision to exit at 45, not because she had to, but because she chose to. In this episode, Christina's special guest Mia gets refreshingly real about what it actually took: the risks she took before she felt ready, the moments she almost played it safe, and why authenticity became her most powerful business strategy. If you've ever wondered what's waiting for you on the other side of a big leap, or if you're quietly dreaming of your own next chapter, this conversation will light a fire under you. About Mia Mia Feasey is the founder of Siren Design Group, a global design consultancy she built from a single Sydney studio into an international powerhouse with clients like Amazon, Google, Chanel, and Balenciaga. Guided by a people-first philosophy and a refusal to fear failure, she grew the firm over 20 years before making the bold decision to hand over the reins and walk away. Now based in Queenstown, New Zealand, Mia is channeling the same creativity and courage that built her business into redesigning her life — slowing down, reconnecting with her family, and figuring out what truly makes her heart sing. Follow Mia on LinkedIn  If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating  and leave us a comment on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser and Castbox about what you'd like us to talk about that will help you realize that at any moment, any day, you too can decide, it's your turn!  

What if the secret to truly living… is remembering you're going to die?We know — that sounds intense. But stay with us.We're joined by the brilliant, funny, and refreshingly real Karen Salmansohn — multi–bestselling author, behavioral change expert, and founder of NotSalmon.com, whose work has helped millions of people live happier, higher-potential lives.Robyn first met Karen years ago at Oprah, where she quickly became known for her ability to make deep spiritual wisdom feel modern, accessible — and yes, even funny. She blends psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and humor in a way that makes you lean in instead of tune out.In her newest book, Your To-Die-For Life, Karen introduces the powerful concept of mortality awareness — not to be morbid, but to wake us up.Because nothing will motivate you to seize the day quite like realizing your days are numbered.In this episode, we talk about:Why remembering you will die can be the greatest productivity + purpose hackHow to stop “ripping the covers off” self-help and finally own your growthThe psychology behind procrastination (and how mortality snaps you out of it)Letting go of the nonsense that keeps you smallHow to design a life that feels deeply aligned and meaningfulThe difference between being busy… and being truly aliveKaren shares how she blends research with humor (think Psychology Today + Mad Magazine in a blender), why self-help needed a rebrand, and how to create what she calls a “to-die-for life.”This conversation is funny. It's practical. It's motivating in the best way. And it might just be the loving nudge you didn't know you needed.Because if you're listening to this… it's no accident.It's time to wake up.MORE FROM KAREN SALMANSOHNLatest Book: Youre To-Die-For Life The Stand Up Philosopher Substack: notsalmon.substack.comFollow her @notsalmon Visit seekingcentercommunity.com for more with Robyn + Karen and many of the guides on Seeking Center: The Podcast. You'll get access to live weekly sessions, intuitive guidance, daily inspiration, and a space to share your journey with like-minded people who just get it. You can also follow Seeking Center on Instagram @theseekingcenter.

From the occasional sweet as a reward, to the endless sugar available at a birthday party, junk food has become a significant part of children's diet. But when they are bombarded with it both in person and with advertising online, what impact does the eating of junk food have on their brain?Dr Harriet Shellekens, Senior Lecturer, Department of Anatomy and Neuroscience at UCC has just completed a study on this, and joins Ciara to talk through the findings.

Despite major advances in our understanding of the biology of mental health disorders,  there's no blood test or brain scan that will confirm if you have depression, anxiety, PTSD, or any other psychiatric illness.  And yet, the American Psychiatric Association recently announced that it will be including biomarkers for mental conditions in the next edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), which guides diagnosis and treatment of mental illness. So how close are we to pinpointing the biological markers of mental illness, and what does that mean for diagnosis? It's complicated.  Host Flora Lichtman untangles some of this science with psychiatry researcher John Krystal. Guest: Dr. John Krystal is a professor of psychiatry, neuroscience, and psychology at the Yale School of Medicine. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

What's actually happening in the brain when someone changes their life? In this episode, we break down the neuroscience behind coaching in simple, practical language. You'll learn how neuroplasticity makes change possible at any age, why the brain resists growth even when you want it, and how the limbic system and prefrontal cortex influence fear, decision-making, and momentum.We'll explore why resistance doesn't mean something is wrong, how cognitive distortions like catastrophizing take over when the survival brain is activated, and why connecting with your “future self” is more than a motivational exercise—it's a neurological shift into long-term thinking. You'll also hear practical questions to counter worst-case thinking and start strengthening new mental pathways.If you've ever wondered why insight alone doesn't create lasting change—or why fear shows up right when something matters—this episode will give you clarity. Because when you understand the brain, coaching stops feeling abstract… and starts becoming powerful.To start a successful coaching business, visit ⁠www.thrivingcoachacademy.com⁠.

#213 - Growth doesn't arrive with a trophy. It often shows up as friction, confusion, and the stubborn urge to fix other people. With therapist Casey Stevens, we explore why discomfort is the doorway to becoming, how the subconscious scripts our choices, and what changes when you stop rescuing and start taking radical responsibility for your life. Casey shares her own turning points—early marriage, a crisis that led her to therapy, the heartbreak of loss, and the identity collapse that followed—and how those crucibles reshaped her work and worldview.We dig into the mechanics of the subconscious and why so much of who we are is formed before age seven. Casey breaks down how to reverse inherited programming by elevating lowercase-c awareness into capital-C Consciousness: clarifying values, ranking them in a true hierarchy, and living in alignment so anxiety and indecision lose their grip. She also names a trap many of us fall into—the rescuer pattern on the drama triangle—and offers a better path built on consent, dignity, and self-governance rather than control.What might sound like opposites—science and spirituality—become complementary tools in Casey's practice. Neuroscience explains patterns and plasticity; spirituality restores meaning, faith, and intuition. We talk about rebuilding trust with yourself after early fractures, listening for the quiet signal beneath fear, and transforming post-traumatic stress into post-traumatic growth. Pain becomes a teacher, not a life sentence. Comfort maintains; discomfort transforms. If you're craving practical, compassionate guidance to move from autopilot to agency, this conversation will meet you where you are and invite you forward.If this resonates, connect with Casey at shrinkbigger.com and on Instagram @shrinkbigger. And if you found value here, subscribe, share this episode with a friend who's ready to grow, and leave a quick review—your support helps more people find these conversations.To connect with me send me a message on Instagram @humanadventurepod. Want to be a guest on The Human Adventure? Send me a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/journeywithjake 

Episode Notes In this conversation, Matteo Casini and Dr. Caroline Böttiger explore the tension between hyperfocus and hyperstress at work, with a particular lens on ADHD. They discuss how people can move between these states, why they're often confused with healthy flow, and how stress-driven productivity can undermine creativity and well-being. The conversation points to the role workplaces play in creating conditions that support sustainable focus, rather than relying on constant intensity. Our Guest: Caroline Böttiger Dr. Caroline Böttiger holds a PhD in Neuroscience and works as a psychotherapist and business coach in her office “Das Mitte Institut” in Berlin. She also runs the online platform “emotional-mind” for improving mental health through holistic approaches such as online courses and webinars.In 2019 she published the book “Das Hungertier in Dir” about emotional eating and the connection between mental and physical health. Being an expert in mental health, burnout, leadership, team building and psychological safe communication skills, she provides workshops and coaching for multiple companies in Germany and Europe. References: www.mitte-institut.de www.emotional-mind.com Dr Caroline Böttiger Linkedin profile #1: Introduction to mental well-being with Dr. Caroline Böttiger #21: The importance of setting boundaries #42: Dr. Böttiger and Taxfix back on Stepsero #67: Introduction to ADHD with Dr Caroline Böttiger Listen to the next Episode All Podcast Episodes

On February 19, 2026 we were visited by Dr. Dayu Lin to hear about her work on some of the cell groups that make up the hypothalamus and their function in activating innate social behaviors in mice, including parenting and protection of their young. Guest: Dayu Lin, Professor in the Departments of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, Institute for Translational Neuroscience, Langone Medical Center, New York UniversityParticipating: Antony Burgos-Robles, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA.Aayushma Kunwar, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA.Host:Charles Wilson, Department of Neuroscience, Developmental and Regenerative Biology, UTSA.Thanks to James Tepper for original music.

Today we're sharing something special that was previously only available over on our Substack page, our exclusive live post-episode chat Mayim and Jonathan did with our special Substack community about the recent episode we did with Michael Singer, the renowned spiritual teacher and author of The Untethered Soul. While many enter 2026 with a "best year ever" mentality that can feel arbitrary or even off-putting, this discussion offers something more grounded: a simple and powerful mantra for when things go wrong—"I can handle this." How do we do that? We start by deconstructing the internal narratives that keep us in a reactive state. Mayim and Jonathan dive into the "most valuable sell" for anyone seeking peace: the realization that we don't need to "wake up" to a new reality, but rather stop putting ourselves back to sleep with our own "emotional garbage". But "I can handle this" is more than just a phrase; it's a way to influence our biology. Mayim explains that when we use our intellect to imagine something different, we are actually changing our physiology—altering our body's ability to heal, connect, and thrive. By leaning into this mantra, we stop the "animal part" of our brain from merely reacting to past programming and instead use our consciousness to navigate the world with choice. The live also explores: - The Myth of the Permanent High: Spiritual awakening is not a constant state of euphoria. It's about the "residue" you bring back from the mountaintop to handle the messy reality of traffic, technology fails, and human conflict. - The Sky Metaphor for Awareness: Peace and beauty are always available—like the sky—but we are often "unavailable" to notice them because we are fighting reality rather than acknowledging it. - Navigating the "Grit vs. Flow" Balance: A deep dive into the tension between the tenacity required to achieve goals and the spiritual wisdom required to read the "writing on the wall" when it's time to change course. - Micro-Deconstruction of Fear: Jonathan explains how to slow down a reactive moment to distinguish between a genuine lack of safety and a familiar "story" generated by past programming. - Acceptance as an Active Choice: How to move beyond "ignoring" or "suppressing" difficult feelings and instead learning to take the "signs of resistance" as vital information. This is a conversation about the intersection of neurobiology and ancient wisdom, providing a toolkit for anyone ready to stop fighting the universe and start handling whatever 2026 brings. We hope you enjoy it, and we hope to see you over on Substack! Follow us on Substack for Exclusive Bonus Content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bialikbreakdown.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BialikBreakdown.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/mayimbialik⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your brain only allows intimacy when it predicts safety. Through the Arousal Inhibition Response (AIR), it automatically suppresses arousal when uncertainty, pressure, or unpredictability is present.Constant evaluation, stimulation, and anticipation condition your nervous system to monitor rather than settle. Desire may still exist mentally, but the body won't fully respond when vigilance is active. This isn't a loss of attraction. It's protection.Desire doesn't return through effort. It returns when the nervous system relearns safety. When the brain can predict stability again, the connection becomes accessible naturally.If this feels familiar, nothing is wrong with you. Your nervous system adapted exactly as it was designed to.Why Desire and Intimacy Break Down in a High-Alert World

Visit our website BeautifulIllusions.org for a complete set of show notes and links to almost everything discussed in this episodeSelected References:3:33 - Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs, Bad Decisions, and Hurtful Acts by Carol Tavris and Elliot Aaronson4:51 - See the entry for “Seasonal Affective Disorder” from John Hopkins Medicine6:38 - Listen to Beautiful Illusions Episode 25 - “Living the Dream” from 20228:14 - See the “Hygiene hypothesis” Wikipedia entry13:42 - See ideas related to the pace of major cultural and technological shifts popularized in Future Shock by Alvin Toffler (1970)15:50 - See “Calorie-free sweeteners can disrupt the brain's appetite signals” from USC's Keck School of Medicine (2025)22:30 - See “The semi-satisfied life” from Aeon about Arthur Schopenhauer's thoughts on happiness24:59 - Watch the classic Simpson's clip “You could flash fry a buffalo in 40 seconds”29:30 - See the “Habituation” Wikipedia entry28:40 - See “AI and the Human Condition” from the Stratechery Substack, which contains the Louis C.K. clip “Everything is Amazing…and Nobody is Happy”This episode was recorded in September February 2026The “Beautiful Illusions Theme” was performed by Darron Vigliotti (guitar) and Joseph Vigliotti (drums), and was written and recorded by Darron Vigliotti

Dr. Mario Senden is an assistant professor in the Department of Cognitive Neuroscience at Maastricht University in the Netherlands, where he has spent his entire academic career. He received his bachelor's in psychology in 2009 and his PhD in cognitive computational neuroscience in 2016, both from Maastricht. A pioneer in biophysics-aware deep learning, Mario is known for his work on how large-scale brain networks support communication, integration, and perception. His research spans mesoscale laminar microcircuits to the macro-scale connectome, and his functional whole-brain modeling framework combines large-scale anatomical structure with local dynamics and goal-driven computation — asking not just whether a dynamical regime is biologically plausible, but whether it actually supports perceptual and cognitive function.In this episode, Peter and Mario explore the cutting edge of computational neuroscience and whole-brain modeling. They discuss Mario's influential work on rich club networks, which showed how highly connected cortical hubs dynamically gate information flow during tasks, as well as the principles behind oscillatory behavior in neural systems. A central focus of the conversation is Mario's most recent paper, "The Evolving Landscape of Neuroscience," submitted to Aperture Neuro — a sweeping meta-scientific analysis of roughly half a million neuroscience articles published between 1999 and 2023. Using text embeddings, semantic clustering, and large language models, Mario mapped the structural organization of the field and identified emerging trends and future directions. The conversation also touches on the promise of interdisciplinary approaches, the growing role of AI tools in neuroscience research, and the broader challenge of integrating theories and data across scales and domains to truly understand the brain.We hope you enjoy this episode!Chapters:00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Mario Senden05:11 - Journey from Psychology to Computational Neuroscience10:01 - Understanding Cognitive Computational Neuroscience14:09 - Limits of Current Models in Cognitive Computational Neuroscience20:44 - Exploring the Rich Club Concept in Brain Networks29:22 - The Interplay of Cortex and Subcortex42:44 - Oscillatory Behavior and Network Coordination48:41 - Multi-Scale Modeling in Neuroscience57:49 - Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Neuroscience01:21:08 - Advice for Young ScientistsWorks mentioned:42:19 - Senden et al. (2017). Cortical rich club regions can organize state-dependent functional network formation by engaging in oscillatory behavior. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuroimage.2016.10.04448:27 - Pronold et al. (2024). Multi-scale spiking network model of human cerebral cortex. https://doi.org/10.1093/cercor/bhae40948:27 - Senden et al. (2024). Modular-integrative modeling: a new framework for building brain models that blend biological realism and functional performance. https://doi.org/10.1093/nsr/nwad31857:50 - Senden, M. (2025). The Evolving Landscape of Neuroscience. https://doi.org/10.1101/2025.02.13.638094Episode producers:Ömer Faruk Gülban, Xuqian Michelle Li

Can you improve your lack of motivation with frontal lobe training? In this episode, I speak with my trusty podcast producer, Tony, and talk about the frontal lobe and why it is an important region of the brain related to voluntary movement, inhibition, core stability, focus and pain. I outline common history findings that point to deficits in frontal lobe function, discuss the anatomy of the frontal lobe, and share some exercises and drills that can stimulate the frontal lobe to improve movement, enhance focus and motivation, and decrease pain. I also talk about hemisphericity and how I think about right-left specific stimuli and training, some of my favorite apps for vision and reaction-based drills, why fuel issues and frontal lobe deficits might be related, the power of dual-tasking and sequencing for frontal lobe training and coordination, and more. Thank you to my podcast idea man and coach, Tony Fowler (Instagram: @tone_reverie) for helping me put together this episode! Free Resources: Join our mailing list HERE to stay up to date on the latest updates from Kruse Elite Join our free Neuro Masterclass here to get a taste of how neurology impacts your movement and pain issues Subscribe to our YouTube HERE for in-depth educational videos and tutorials Whenever you're ready here's how we can help you: Become an expert in problem solving movement and pain issues with our beginner neuro course, Neuro Foundations Master applied neurology so you can feel confident you can help anyone who walks through your door by joining our advanced neuro course, The Neuro Dojo

Andrew Humberman BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Andrew Huberman, the Stanford neuroscientist and podcast powerhouse, has been buzzing in the health optimization scene over the past week with fresh podcast drops and ripple effects across media. On February 18, his Huberman Lab episode featuring Dr. Lauren Colenso-Semple dissected whether women should train differently from men, challenging fitness industry hype with PhD-level exercise physiology insights, as detailed on Podcast Notes. Just days earlier, on February 17, a teaser for mastering brain performance and longevity highlighted top neuroscience takeaways from his ongoing series. And on February 11, he unpacked the science of love, desire, and attachment, tying childhood styles to adult bonds in a must-listen essential.Rapamycin News spotlighted a recent transcript where Huberman hyped peptides like Epitalon as game-changers for sleep and longevity, blending conservative tips like social media lockboxes with edgier endorsements of Tadalafil for men over 40 and next-gen obesity drugs like Retatrutide, though he slightly overstated Phase 2 trial losses at one-third body weight per NEJM data. Fast Life Hacks updated his supplement stack in February 2026, confirming daily staples like 400mg Tongkat Ali, Fadogia Agrestis, and omega-3s that boosted his testosterone from 600 to the high 700s ng/dL.Off-podcast, a Minneapolis news piece from February 15 credited Huberman's YouTube sobriety talks alongside Joe Rogan for inspiring a man's Damp January success, quoting his takedown of alcohol's cultural stranglehold. PsyPost nodded to his chat with Kathryn Paige Harden on genetics fueling the seven deadly sins from the womb, while Mueller Memorial invoked his wisdom on movement as the quickest mind-changer for grief. No public appearances or business moves popped, but his premium podcast model funds research sans early episode access. Social mentions lean inspirational, no scandals—just Huberman fueling the self-optimizers. Word on the street: he's the unlikely sobriety guru for coastal liberals.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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We're bringing some powerful past episodes back from thevault this week as we prepare for our Neuroscience of Content Creation Course starting next week!In this episode, Michelle explores the science behind theheart and brain connection and why alignment between thinking and feeling matters so much when you're pursuing goals. When these two electrical systems are out of sync, stress and overwhelm show up. When they're aligned, clarity,confidence, and momentum follow.This throwback taps into deeper neuro concepts aroundregulation, intuition, goal achievement, and internal coherence. It's practical, grounded, and something you can apply immediately in your own life and when leading clients, teams, or audiences.Ready to bring your thinking and feeling into alignment?Join us here: GrowBy1.com/NeuroCourseQuestions? Reach out anytime: Michelle@GrowBy1.comLet's get your heart and brain working together

This episode was much needed!Every month I have multiple clients come to me and say "but I did everything the spiritual world told me to... I do the meditation and it doesn't work" And I instantly am able to put them on the right track to nervous system regulation and emotional healing. That's because meditation is not the only route and actually is the incorrect route depending where your nervous system is currently functioning...In today's episode I break down: - the science behind our fight or flight system- chronic fight or flight causing sickness- toxic chemicals that stay stuck in our body from emotional reactions - why a dysregulated nervous system doesn't react to meditation (and only gets worse!)- why you can't think logically during emotional reactions - when does meditation actually work? - different forms of meditation - what to do instead when you are stuck in chronic fight or flight and moreJoin The Monthly Membership HereSubscribe to Healing Is Hot articles on Substack HereBook a private session for a personalized healing protocol Here

If you've ever felt like you no longer recognize yourself after being cheated on, this episode is for you. We dive into the neuroscience of betrayal trauma to explain why logic often fails when your survival program takes over. We explore the three main parts of this biological response: The Amygdala: Your internal "smoke detector" that becomes hyper-sensitive to every perceived threat. The Prefrontal Cortex: The "CEO" of your brain that gets locked out of the building when the alarm goes off. The Hippocampus: The "filing clerk" that drops the files, making past trauma feel like it's happening right now. Understanding these biological shifts is the first step toward stopping the self-judgment and finding your way back to safety. Ready to rebuild your sense of reality and find safety again? I work directly with clients to help them regulate their nervous systems and move forward.

Your brain isn't breaking. It's rewiring in ways no one explained, and for many women, menopause is the moment everything suddenly feels unfamiliar.Brain fog, sleep disruption, anxiety, memory lapses, and feeling unlike yourself can be deeply unsettling, especially when no one has given you a framework for what's happening. In this conversation, we explore the science behind midlife brain changes and why menopause is a neurological transition, not a personal failure.Dr. Lisa Mosconi is an associate professor of Neuroscience in Neurology and Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine and director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Program and the Women's Brain Initiative. She is a world-renowned neuroscientist and the New York Times bestselling author of The Menopause Brain.In this episode, you'll discover • Why Alzheimer's risk begins in midlife, not old age • What estrogen actually does in the brain and why its shift matters • The hidden reason brain fog and mood changes show up during menopause • How the brain adapts and rebuilds after hormonal change • What science currently says about hormone therapy and brain healthMenopause can feel confusing and isolating, but understanding what your brain is doing can replace fear with clarity. Listen to learn how to navigate this transition with more confidence, compassion, and agency.You can find Lisa at: Website | Instagram | Episode TranscriptNext week, we're sharing a really meaningful conversation with psychiatrist and mental health educator Dr. Tracey Marks about what anxiety really is, why it feels so physical, and how understanding your brain can help you feel steadier and more at ease.Check out our offerings & partners: Join My New Writing Project: Awake at the WheelVisit Our Sponsor Page For Great Resources & Discount Codes Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Stephanie Wall. Purpose of the Interview To share Dr. Wall’s expertise as a neuroscience coach, criminal justice professor, author, and mentor. To discuss her mission through 1 Million Lives Transform, a global movement helping women unmute their voices and lead with authenticity and confidence. To provide actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome in professional and personal settings. Key Takeaways Background and Roles Served 20 years in law enforcement and continues teaching criminal justice and ethical leadership. Founder of 1 Million Lives Transform, focused on empowering women to reclaim their voices. Unmuting Your Voice Many professionals mute themselves due to fear, lack of confidence, or imposter syndrome. Techniques: Awareness: Recognize when you’re silencing yourself. Pause and breathe before responding. Stand up when speaking in meetings to command attention and project confidence. Use phrases like “I’d like to build on that point” to engage respectfully. Mindset and Fear What you tell yourself matters more than external criticism. Replace negative self-talk with affirmations and surround yourself with positive influences. Neuroscience supports that repeated positive input rewires thought patterns. Boundaries and Time Management Learn to say “No” as a complete sentence. Set boundaries for phone calls and social interactions to protect productivity. Busy professionals should establish communication rules (e.g., “Do you have a minute?”). Authenticity and Leadership Authenticity is key—embrace your natural gifts and use them to transform spaces. Leadership requires mindset shifts when moving from peer to manager roles. Mentorship should be intentional and specific, not generic (“pick your brain” requests need structure). 1 Million Lives Transform A movement to help women rewrite their narratives, reclaim confidence, and lead boldly. Focus on self-awareness, boundaries, and empowerment strategies. Notable Quotes “Notice in that moment that you are muting yourself.” “Stand up when you speak—you command the room.” “No is a complete sentence.” “Our gifts are not for us; they are for other people.” “What you say to yourself does more damage than anything anyone else could say.” “Authenticity isn’t lip service—it’s showing up as who you truly are.” “Boundaries are not selfish; they are necessary.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Stephanie Wall. Purpose of the Interview To share Dr. Wall’s expertise as a neuroscience coach, criminal justice professor, author, and mentor. To discuss her mission through 1 Million Lives Transform, a global movement helping women unmute their voices and lead with authenticity and confidence. To provide actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome in professional and personal settings. Key Takeaways Background and Roles Served 20 years in law enforcement and continues teaching criminal justice and ethical leadership. Founder of 1 Million Lives Transform, focused on empowering women to reclaim their voices. Unmuting Your Voice Many professionals mute themselves due to fear, lack of confidence, or imposter syndrome. Techniques: Awareness: Recognize when you’re silencing yourself. Pause and breathe before responding. Stand up when speaking in meetings to command attention and project confidence. Use phrases like “I’d like to build on that point” to engage respectfully. Mindset and Fear What you tell yourself matters more than external criticism. Replace negative self-talk with affirmations and surround yourself with positive influences. Neuroscience supports that repeated positive input rewires thought patterns. Boundaries and Time Management Learn to say “No” as a complete sentence. Set boundaries for phone calls and social interactions to protect productivity. Busy professionals should establish communication rules (e.g., “Do you have a minute?”). Authenticity and Leadership Authenticity is key—embrace your natural gifts and use them to transform spaces. Leadership requires mindset shifts when moving from peer to manager roles. Mentorship should be intentional and specific, not generic (“pick your brain” requests need structure). 1 Million Lives Transform A movement to help women rewrite their narratives, reclaim confidence, and lead boldly. Focus on self-awareness, boundaries, and empowerment strategies. Notable Quotes “Notice in that moment that you are muting yourself.” “Stand up when you speak—you command the room.” “No is a complete sentence.” “Our gifts are not for us; they are for other people.” “What you say to yourself does more damage than anything anyone else could say.” “Authenticity isn’t lip service—it’s showing up as who you truly are.” “Boundaries are not selfish; they are necessary.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Dr. Stephanie Wall. Purpose of the Interview To share Dr. Wall’s expertise as a neuroscience coach, criminal justice professor, author, and mentor. To discuss her mission through 1 Million Lives Transform, a global movement helping women unmute their voices and lead with authenticity and confidence. To provide actionable strategies for overcoming self-doubt, fear, and imposter syndrome in professional and personal settings. Key Takeaways Background and Roles Served 20 years in law enforcement and continues teaching criminal justice and ethical leadership. Founder of 1 Million Lives Transform, focused on empowering women to reclaim their voices. Unmuting Your Voice Many professionals mute themselves due to fear, lack of confidence, or imposter syndrome. Techniques: Awareness: Recognize when you’re silencing yourself. Pause and breathe before responding. Stand up when speaking in meetings to command attention and project confidence. Use phrases like “I’d like to build on that point” to engage respectfully. Mindset and Fear What you tell yourself matters more than external criticism. Replace negative self-talk with affirmations and surround yourself with positive influences. Neuroscience supports that repeated positive input rewires thought patterns. Boundaries and Time Management Learn to say “No” as a complete sentence. Set boundaries for phone calls and social interactions to protect productivity. Busy professionals should establish communication rules (e.g., “Do you have a minute?”). Authenticity and Leadership Authenticity is key—embrace your natural gifts and use them to transform spaces. Leadership requires mindset shifts when moving from peer to manager roles. Mentorship should be intentional and specific, not generic (“pick your brain” requests need structure). 1 Million Lives Transform A movement to help women rewrite their narratives, reclaim confidence, and lead boldly. Focus on self-awareness, boundaries, and empowerment strategies. Notable Quotes “Notice in that moment that you are muting yourself.” “Stand up when you speak—you command the room.” “No is a complete sentence.” “Our gifts are not for us; they are for other people.” “What you say to yourself does more damage than anything anyone else could say.” “Authenticity isn’t lip service—it’s showing up as who you truly are.” “Boundaries are not selfish; they are necessary.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you ever look at someone and wonder, "What's going on inside their head?" In this episode of Susto, Ayden chats with neuroscientist and intuitive Dr. Flores, AKA LaTarotina, to dissect the science behind spirituality and our brains!Visit Dr. Flores' website.KNOW YOUR RIGHTS!Immigrants Rights Red CardsKnow Your Rights When Confronted by ICE (Flyer)ACLU Protesters RightsDonate to the National Immigrant Justice CenterLook for your local rapid response networks to report and know about ICE activity in your area!Want to hear your story on Susto? Fill out the Letters From the Beyond form or visit SustoPodcast.com to be shared on the show!Become a Patron here! Subscribe to Susto's YouTube channel!

Send a textGene regulation through RNAs, the neurobiology of opioid addiction, and how psychedelics affect drug-seeking by modulating inflammation and plasticity. Not medical advice.TOPICS DISCUSSED:Gene regulation basics: DNA transcribes to RNAs, including non-coding types like microRNAs that inhibit mRNA translation into proteins, influencing up to 60% of the proteome.Non-coding RNAs in neuroplasticity: MicroRNAs and circular RNAs regulate synaptic changes, with activity-induced ones like miR-485-5p linked to rapid responses in drug cue memory and addiction reinforcement.Opioid addiction models: Rats self-administer heroin or fentanyl via levers, showing compulsive seeking; fentanyl's higher potency drives faster learning but similar long-term effects to heroin when doses are equated.Differences between opioids: Heroin and fentanyl both activate mu-opioid receptors for euphoria and dopamine release, but fentanyl lingers longer; no major behavioral differences in seeking once potency is matched.Psilocybin's effects on addiction: A single psilocybin dose post-abstinence reduces heroin-seeking in rats by dampening neuroinflammation in brain regions like the nucleus accumbens and prefrontal cortex.Brain Inflammation: Opioids induce pro-inflammatory changes via cytokines like IL-17A and pathways like TNF-alpha, leading to glial activation and blood-brain barrier leaks; psilocybin counters this.MicroRNA biomarkers: Blood microRNAs reflect gene expression patterns tied to disease states, with potential to predict opioid relapse risk, treatment response, or neonatal withdrawal severity non-invasively.Future research: Ongoing work links psilocybin's serotonin 2A activation to anti-inflammatory gene changes, plus human studies on microRNAs for personalized addiction treatments.ABOUT THE GUEST: Stephanie Daws, PhD is an associate professor at Temple University in the Center for Substance Abuse Research and Department of Neurosciences, where she researches mechanisms of drug-seeking behavior with a focus on opioids and psychedelics.RELATED EPISODE:M&M 2 | Psilocybin, LSD, Ketamine, InflamSupport the showHealth Products by M&M Partners: SporesMD: Premium mushrooms products (gourmet mushrooms, nootropics, research). Use code 'nickjikomes' for 20% off. Lumen device: Optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. MINDMATTER gets you 15% off. AquaTru: Water filtration devices that remove microplastics, metals, bacteria, and more from your drinking water. Through link, $100 off AquaTru Carafe, Classic & Under Sink Units; $300 off Freestanding models. Seed Oil Scout: Find restaurants with seed oil-free options, scan food products to see what they're hiding, with this easy-to-use mobile app. KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + electrolytes formulated for kidney health. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription (cancel anytime) For all the ways you can support my efforts

Send a text“The younger you start with insurance the better off you are.”-Mitchell WeisburghExclusive Insights from This Week's EpisodesWhat if the real constraint on your business is not the market, but the patterns running quietly in your own brain? In this conversation, neuroscience expert Mitchell Weisburgh examines how high achievers often default to survival-driven reactions that shape decisions before conscious thought has time to engage. Drawing from research in cognitive science and decades of leadership experience, he explains how to recognize self-sabotaging loops, interrupt reactive thinking, and respond with greater clarity and intention. You will come away with practical tools to strengthen resilience, navigate conflict without escalation, and make decisions that align with long-term goals rather than short-term fear.Episode Highlights07:52 The survival brain versus the executive brain and why most decisions are reactive15:01 The negotiation mistake that cost hundreds of thousands and the lesson that followed22:18 Why certainty is often a limbic reaction, not strategic clarity25:10 When grit becomes self sabotage instead of strength31:04 How to turn conflict into collaboration using motivational interviewing37:42 Three techniques to calm the stress response in real time40:12 The biggest misconception about mindset work and who it is really forFull show notes, transcript, and resources for this episode:https://podcast.deepwealth.com/518The Deep Wealth Podcast Most entrepreneurs do not fail.They just carry too much for too long. The business grows. Pressure grows faster. Profits get harder to predict. Decisions cost more energy. Over time, focus slips and health takes the hit. The Deep Wealth Podcast and Deep Wealth Mastery are built from real experience. We're the only system based on a 9-figure exit. This system exists because guessing gets expensive.

The most misunderstood symptoms of Alzheimer's and dementia are behavioral changes such as agitation, aggression, and social withdrawal. Author Lisa Skinner, in her book Truth, Lies & Alzheimer's: Its Secret Faces, identifies these as the "secret faces" of the disease—non-verbal communication used when a patient can no longer express physical pain or fear through words. Families often mistake these for personality flaws rather than neurological symptoms. While standard medical advice often focuses on "reality orientation"—constantly correcting a patient's confusion—Skinner advocates for an unconventional path that prioritizes emotional peace of mind over factual accuracy. This approach meets the patient in their own reality to reduce dementia-related distress, shifting the focus from clinical management to emotional validation. The "Truth vs. Lie" dynamic is a cornerstone of this compassionate care model. Skinner argues that "therapeutic fibbing" is often the kinder choice. Forcing a patient to face a painful truth, such as the death of a spouse decades ago, causes them to relive traumatic grief repeatedly. Entering their world to provide comfort is a more humane alternative than a truth that causes unnecessary psychological harm. In the realm of regenerative medicine, as highlighted in Skinner's work with Dr. Anand Srivastava, the narrative of brain diagnoses is shifting from inevitable decline toward potential cellular repair. Advances in stem cell research and cellular rejuvenation offer a future where "devastating" diagnoses are viewed through the lens of biological mitigation and neuro-regeneration rather than just symptom management. For caregivers navigating the "relentless pace" of the caregiver's gauntlet, the most immediate mental health shift is to Release the Guilt. Recognizing that "you cannot pour from an empty cup" is essential. Skinner emphasizes that accepting personal limitations and acknowledging that "good enough" care is more sustainable than perfectionist burnout is the first step toward reclaiming mental well-being. Web: https://www.mindingdementiasum... - Looking for that extra spark to level up your life? Say hello to Ash Brown—your go-to American powerhouse, motivational speaker, and the ultimate hype-woman for your personal and professional growth. Ash isn't just a voice in personal development; she's a trusted friend who brings real-talk wisdom and contagious energy to every conversation. Whether you're stuck in a rut or ready to scale your dreams, Ash is here to fuel your journey with a mix of heart and hustle.

We're bringing some powerful past episodes back from thevault this week as we prepare for our Neuroscience of Content Creation Course starting next week!In this episode, Michelle walks you through the simple butprofound practice of revision. Instead of replaying moments with shame, guilt, or frustration, you intentionally imagine how you wish they had gone and build new neural pathways in the process.This throwback dives into deeper neuro concepts aroundmemory, neural rewiring, forgiveness, and identity. It's a powerful tool for changing your thinking and it's something you can easily use for yourself and with clients, teams, and audiences.Ready to understand how your brain actually reshapes yourpast and future? Join us here: GrowBy1.com/NeuroCourseQuestions? Reach out anytime: Michelle@GrowBy1.comLet's rewrite the story in your favor

The 2026 Winter Olympics are unfolding in Milan and Cortina, and we can't look away: We're watching athletes fly down mountains on skis and glide — sometimes slipping and falling — on the ice. Vikram Chib studies performance and how the brain responds to rewards at Johns Hopkins University. And he says rewards aren't just for Olympians; they're baked into basically everything humans do. But those rewards and the pressure that comes with them can come at a cost to people's brains. And even Olympians are human. Sometimes, we crack. So, today, Vikram dives into the science behind choking under pressure. Interested in more Olympics science? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org – we may cover it in a future episode!Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Ramona is a neuroscientist and scientific strategist with deep experience at the intersection of neuroscience, rehabilitation, and emerging health technologies. She earned her BS in Psychology from Brown University, her PhD in Neuroscience from the Uniformed Services University (where her research focused on the modulation of inflammation following Neurotrauma, including publications on the impact of photobiomodulation on microglial activation), and she completed a postdoctoral fellowship in the Neurology Department at the University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School.Ramona is the Senior Director of US Medical Affairs for Winback America, and serves as a Scientific Advisor for two start ups, Neuronic and the Brainnovation Network. She specializes in translating complex science into real-world clinical and commercial outcomes — from leading research and publication efforts to building clinician training programs. In these roles, she oversees clinical research, education, and regulatory positioning. At Neuronic specifically, she supports research efforts to demonstrate the efficacy of transcranial photobiomodulation on cognitive function and a variety of neurological conditions.She is passionate about leveraging technology to help people achieve their highest quality of life and brings a practical, collaborative approach to connecting science, clinical practice, and business strategy. SHOWNOTES:

If you're ready to stop trying to become her and start wiring her in, this episode is for you. This is a powerful, neuroscience-based affirmation experience designed to rewire your identity at the subconscious level. These are not surface-level positive thoughts. This is neural rehearsal. Your brain changes through repetition. Your nervous system changes through safety. Your identity determines your behavior. In this 20-minute affirmation experience, you will: Rewire your self-concept Strengthen identity-level confidence Regulate your nervous system around growth and visibility Condition your brain to expect success, support, and expansion Practice embodying your highest self This episode blends affirmations, emotional amplification, posture anchoring, and future self rehearsal to create real internal shifts. Listen daily for 21 days for best results. Identity drives behavior. Behavior drives results. This is where real transformation begins. If you want deeper identity rewiring and behavioral neuroscience-based coaching, explore Becoming Her Collective below. https://alliecasazza.com/collective  My links here:https://alliecasazza.com/tpslinks — Allie Casazza is a behavioral neuroscience-based coach specializing in identity change, subconscious reprogramming, nervous system regulation, and lasting transformation for women ready to expand their lives.

Today's special Lizness School episode is inspired by a letter we received from listener Laura Tiberi asking us to consider how life choices can be different for "those who are faced with significant transitions as a result of medical illness or injury." Laura was "retired by leukemia", has experienced two stem cell transplants and "is 3 1/2 years old in transplant years."We speak to Kira Dales, a fellow Fellow of Liz's at Stanford last year, who tells us of her life since a brain tumor and stroke. Her story includes physical, communication, cognitive and emotional recovery over the last 6 years.Kira Dales on Stanford DCI site and LinkedIn.Homework:Kira recommends Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir Of A Life Interrupted by Suleika Jaouad.Here is Suleika Jaouad's substack Creative Alchemy: The Isolation Journals.Here is an interview on CBS Sunday Morning with Suleika Jaouad and her husband Jon Batiste. Welcome to our sponsors: Stanford Federal Credit Union. To use their $620 New Member offer, go to sfcu.org/liznessWelleco. The Super Elixir from Welleco. Use promo code sisters15 at checkout. If you are new to Lizness School, we suggest you listen to Season 1 to hear all about Liz's year as a Stanford Fellow. Everything from Neuroscience and Chinese History to Pickleball! Plus a great community experience with her fellow DCI Fellows.Season 2 is about how she puts her lessons to work in the wild with the help of her millennial mentor Leah Sutherland.To listen to Liz +. Leah's recap of Lizness School Season 1, go to our FINALE here.For more on Liz Dolan, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠For more on Liz's work in podcasting, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠Satellite Sisters⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Lizness School on all podcasting platforms including ⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify.⁠⁠⁠⁠On Instagram, follow the show at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/liznessschool/⁠⁠⁠⁠ and follow Liz at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/satellitesisterliz/⁠⁠⁠⁠.Follow Producer and Millennial Mentor Leah Sutherland @leahhsutherlandd on Instagram and Leah Sutherland on LinkedIn. To email Lizness School with your own voice memos/questions/thoughts/suggestions for Liz or Leah, use ⁠⁠⁠⁠liznessschool@gmail.comThe Distinguished Careers Institute is a unique program for late career people. Fellows are graduate students at Stanford University, able to take classes in any area. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Complete information here.⁠⁠⁠⁠Email the podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠liznessschool@gmail.com ⁠See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Susan Magsamen, author of Your Brain on Art, explores creativity through neuroscience rather than philosophy or technique. Born to working-class parents who never attended college—her father worked his way up from nurseries to insurance executive—Magsamen learned management and relentless work ethic early. She explains how art and creative engagement physically change brain structure, why aesthetic experiences matter for wellbeing beyond productivity, and what neuroscience reveals about how humans process creative work. Her research-backed approach bridges the gap between artistic practice and biological reality, showing that creativity isn't mystical—it's measurable, trainable, and essential for cognitive health. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

884. In this episode, Rachel Cooke and author Carmine Gallo explore the biological reality that the human brain is hardwired to ignore anything it deems "boring". If you want your message to land, you have to work with the brain's chemistry, not against it.Engineering Memory: Learn how to use "Emotionally Competent Stimuli" (ECS) to act as a mental Post-it note for your audience.The 10% Strategy: Since audiences forget 90% of what they hear, Carmine explains how to strategically engineer the 10% they actually retain.The Brain's Evolution: Why our ancestors' survival depended on storytelling, and why that same wiring dictates modern business success.Get Carmine Gallo's book, VIRAL VOICES.Find Carmine Gallo on social media: https://www.instagram.com/carminegallospeaker/https://www.linkedin.com/in/carminegallo/https://www.tiktok.com/@carminegallospeakerhttp://www.youtube.com/@CarmineGalloTVhttps://x.com/carminegallo Modern Mentor is hosted by Rachel Cooke. A transcript is available at Simplecast.Have a question for Modern Mentor? Email us at modernmentor@quickanddirtytips.com.Find Modern Mentor on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, or subscribe to the newsletter to get more tips to fuel your professional success.Modern Mentor is a part of Quick and Dirty Tips.Links: https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/https://www.linkedin.com/company/modern-mentor-podcast/https://www.quickanddirtytips.com/modern-mentor-newsletterhttps://www.facebook.com/QDTModernMentorhttps://twitter.com/QDTModernMentor Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How can two people watch the same video yet see two different things? How can two people witness the same event but arrive at two different truths about what they witnessed? How can the same evidence lead people to drastically different realities? In this episode, Dr. Jay Van Bavel at NYU explains.Kitted Executive AcademyThe Power of Us WebsiteThey Saw A GameJay Van Bavel's TwitterJay Van Bavel's WebsiteHow Minds ChangeDavid McRaney's TwitterDavid McRaney's BlueSkyYANSS TwitterNewsletterPatreon Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.