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You can listen wherever you get your podcasts, OR— BRAND NEW: we've included a fully edited transcript of our interview at the bottom of this post.In this episode of The Peaceful Parenting Podcast, I speak with Educational Psychologist Liz Angoff. We discuss when and why a child might need an assessment, what information you get from an assessment, how to help children understand their brains and diagnosis, and celebrating neurodiversity.**If you'd like an ad-free version of the podcast, consider becoming a supporter on Substack! > > If you already ARE a supporter, the ad-free version is waiting for you in the Substack app or you can enter the private feed URL in the podcast player of your choice.Know someone who might appreciate this post? Share it with them!We talk about:* 7:00 What are some signs that your child should get an assessment?* 9:00 Getting to the “why” and the “so what”* 10:00 What do you assess for?* 14:00 Why it is important to get an assessment?* 23:00 Should you tell your child about their diagnosis?* 31:00 Scripts and metaphors for talking to your kids about diagnosis* 39:00 Red and Green flags with clinicians* 44:00 Celebrating neurodiversityResources mentioned in this episode:* Yoto Player-Screen Free Audio Book Player* The Peaceful Parenting Membership* Dr. Liz's website and booksxx Sarah and CoreyYour peaceful parenting team- click here for a free short consult or a coaching sessionVisit our website for free resources, podcast, coaching, membership and more!>> Please support us!!! 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No one listening or watching and they can't go where you don't want them to go and they aren't watching screens. BUT they are being entertained or kept company with audio that you can buy from YOTO or create yourself on one of their blank cards. Check them out HERESarah: Hey everyone. Welcome back to another episode of the Peaceful Parenting Podcast. Today my guest is Dr. Liz Angoff, who is an educational psychologist. She does testing, looking at helping kids understand how their brain works and helping their adults understand how their children's brains work. She has loads of wonderful resources, which we will link to in the show notes.I love how Dr. Liz takes this approach. It's about how our brains can work in different ways, and understanding that really can help our child understand themselves, and help us understand our child in a better way.As you'll hear in this conversation with Dr. Liz, she really talks about how, if your child is experiencing some challenges or struggles—or you're experiencing struggles or challenges with them—it can be helpful to get an assessment and possibly a diagnosis to understand exactly what's going on and how your child's brain works. Whether it could be anxiety or depression or neurodivergence or learning challenges or any sorts of things that can be uncovered through psychological testing, you can really understand the differences in your child's brain that could be making life feel more challenging for them and/or for you. And she has a beautifully neurodiversity-affirming lens, where she talks about—you'll hear her talk about this in the episode—looking at a child's brain in terms of both the strengths and the challenges.As always, we would love if you would share this episode with anyone you think might find it useful, and leave us a five-star rating on your favorite podcast player app and leave us a review. It really helps us reach more families and therefore help more families.Alright, let's meet Dr. Liz.Hello, Dr. Liz. Welcome to the podcast.Liz: Thank you for having me. I'm really excited to be here, Sarah.Sarah: Me too. So tell us about who you are and what you do before we dive in.Liz: Right. Well, I go by Dr. Liz, and I am a licensed educational psychologist. I'm in the Bay Area, California, and my focus—my passion—is working with kids to understand how their brains work. I am a testing psychologist, so I do assessment to understand, when things are challenging for kids, why things are challenging and what we're going to do to really support them.But one of the things that really caught my interest a number of years ago is that so often we bring kids through the assessment process and we don't talk to them about what they did or what we learned about them. So I got really passionate about talking to kids directly about how they can understand their brains—what comes easily for them, how they can really use their strengths to help them thrive, and then what's challenging and what they can do to advocate for themselves and support themselves. So all of my work has been really focused on that question: how do we help kids understand themselves?Sarah: Which is perfect, because that's exactly why I wanted to have you on. I've had so many parents ask me, “Well, how do I… I've got the assessment. How do I tell them? Do I tell them? How do I tell them?” We're going to get into all of that.But first I want to start with: what are some signs… I imagine some of the people listening are already going to have had assessments or are in the process of getting an assessment. But there also are some people who maybe—at least in our world—what we look at is: if you feel like you're struggling way more than everybody else, that could be one sign. And if you've already made shifts and you're trying to practice, in our case, peaceful parenting, and you're still finding that things are really hard—that could be a sign that you might want to get an assessment.But what are some signs that you look for that you might want to get your child assessed?Liz: Yeah, I mean, you named a couple of them that I think are actually really important. All kids have times when they struggle. Growing up is hard. There are a lot of challenges, and they're really important challenges that kids face. They need to know that it's okay when things are hard. They need to know they can do hard things and come out the other side.And there's so much out there—what I think of as parenting 101—that helps us figure out: how do we help our children navigate these tough times? And then there's kind of the next level where you might get a little extra support. So you read a book on parenting, or you find a different approach that matches the way your child shows up in the world a little bit better. You might meet with the school and get a little bit of extra help—sometimes called student study teams or SSTs—where you might meet with the teacher and the team.For most kids, that little extra boost is enough to get them through those hard times. But for some kids, there are still questions. That next level, that extra support—it's still not working. Things are still hard, and we don't know why.Sarah: Mm-hmm.Liz: And when you have that question—“Why isn't this working? It works for so many kids, but it's not working for my child”—that's when an assessment can be really helpful to get at the why. The so what.So the why is: why are things harder for my child, and why are the traditional things that help most children not working? And then the so what is: so what do we do about it? How do we do things differently? And for kids who are wired differently, they need different things. And that's what we focus on in the assessment process.Sarah: And so, what kinds of… You know, we've gotten extra support, we've educated ourselves, and things are still hard for our child—or maybe also hard for us at home with our child. What are the kinds of things that you assess for? I guess that's the best way to ask. The big ones I think about are ADHD and autism, but what else might be possibilities that are going on?Liz: I really think of assessment—at the core of it—as understanding how this child's brain works. The diagnoses that we look at… a diagnosis is just a kind of way to orient us toward the path of support that's going to be most helpful. But even ADHD, autism, dyslexia—these common things we might look for—show up differently in different kids. There are diagnostic criteria, but they mix and match a little bit. No two ADHD-ers show up the same way. No two autistic kids show up the same way. Even dyslexic kids show up differently.So at the core of it, we're trying to figure out: what makes this child's brain unique? What are the unique strengths and challenges that they have? And we're going to be able to explain that. A shortcut for explaining that might be dyslexia or autism or ADHD.We also might be looking at things like anxiety and depression that can really affect kids in a big way—sometimes related to other brain styles, because navigating the world as a different kind of brain is really hard and can lead to a lot of anxiety and depression. Sometimes anxiety can look like ADHD, for example, because it really hijacks your attention and makes it hard to sit still at school when your brain is on high alert all the time.So we're really trying to tease apart: what's the root cause of the challenges a child is facing? So that we know what to do about it.Some other things we might look at: one of the big questions that comes to me is when there are some really challenging behaviors that kids have, and we want to know what's underneath that. Sometimes there might be questions about sensory dysregulation or emotional dysregulation—just real difficulty understanding the emotions that are coming up and what to do about them. Some kids get hit like by a tsunami by their emotions. And so learning how to regulate or manage those big feelings might be something we're looking at. And again, that might be part of a bigger diagnosis, but more importantly it's something we want to understand so we can support a child, regardless of what we call it.Sarah: That makes so much sense. And it makes me think about my daughter, who's 18 now. And just for anyone listening, she's okay with me talking about her assessment and diagnoses. And I think sometimes when you talk about challenging behavior, we think we know why there's challenging behavior—but sometimes we can be totally wrong.I remember when she was in elementary school, her teachers—one after another—would always talk about how she was repeatedly at their desks asking, “What do I do next?” Asking for instruction. And she's a kid whose connection is super important to her, and I always thought it was because she was looking for more connection from the teacher. That she was always at their side, and that was a “good” reason to go up and talk to the teacher because she loved her teachers.And then come to find out, when we had her assessed, that she has working memory challenges. She actually literally couldn't remember what the next thing to do was, because she could only keep one or two things in her head at a time. And that was really helpful information. It completely shifted how her teachers—and how I—saw her classroom behavior.Liz: Isn't that amazing? Just getting at the why. Getting underneath and figuring out the why completely shifts our perspective on things. And I think for a lot of kids, that first-line parenting—for many kids, yeah, they're looking for connection. They're looking for that. It makes total sense that that would be our first assumption. And for some kids, that's just not true.So when we do the assessment, we find out this important information that is so important to understanding what's going on. And for your daughter to understand: “Oh, there's this thing called working memory, and that is different in my brain than in other brains.” So I'm not dumb or lazy or all these labels we give ourselves. It's: “Oh, I have a working memory challenge, so let's brainstorm some ways I can work with the way my working memory works.” And that might be asking the teacher—that might work for everybody—but there might be something else.There are any number of strategies we can use to really help her once we know what that is. And when we talk to kids about it, we can brainstorm with them to figure out what the best strategy is going to be—one that works for our child, that works for the teacher, that works for everybody involved.Sarah: Yeah, for sure. It's so illuminating. There were so many things about her diagnosis when she got assessed that helped so much to explain behavior that a lot of people found perplexing, and also helped her understand herself and make adjustments she needed to make to be successful.For example, even now she's in first-year college, and she knows—this has continued through her whole school career—that because of her focus challenges, she can't really do any homework after six o'clock at night. Her focus is just not good. She can try, but it's really hard for her. So she plans her day around: “I know that I've only got until six o'clock to really get my good work done.” She'll even come home, do homework, and then go back into the city to go to the gym or something, whereas other people might do it the other way around.So I think just knowing—kids knowing—how their brain works is really setting themselves up for success.Liz: I love that.Sarah: Yeah. So, which brings me to the next question I was going to ask you, and I think you've already answered it or we've talked about it together: anything you want to add about why it's important to get an assessment? I mean, you talked about helping kids understand how their brain works, really getting to the root of the problem, and helping the people around them understand how their brain works. Is there anything else you want to add about why we would want to get an assessment that we haven't already talked about?Liz: Yeah. Well, one of the things we talk about a lot is that an assessment can result in a label of sorts. A diagnosis is a kind of label. And something I get asked a lot is: “What do we do when parents feel nervous about having their child have a label?”There is—as much as I am a proponent and supporter and celebrator of neurodiversity—the truth is that our society still has some pretty challenging stereotypes about what it means to be ADHD or autistic, or to have a different way your brain is wired.Sarah: Or stigma.Liz: Yeah—stigma. That's the word. And so I think it's a real fear that families have.There are a couple of things that are important to know about these “labels.” One is that the world is changing. We are understanding these diagnoses in a totally different way—not as something that's broken or needs to be fixed, but as something that is different. A normal variation of how brains appear in the world. And that is a real change that is happening.And that label can be—as you were just saying—so helpful, as a way to guide what we do to support our children so they can be successful. Like your example with your daughter: she can learn how to work with her brain so she can be really successful. I think it's brilliant that she knows that after six o'clock, her brain won't study anymore. That simple change is the difference between feeling like a failure and feeling like a success.And I think the more dangerous thing—the scarier piece—is the labels we give children who aren't properly diagnosed. Those labels are the ones kids give themselves, like “I must be dumb,” or the labels others give kids, like “This is a lazy child,” or “This is a defiant child.” Those labels are so much more negative and harmful to our kids because they tell them there's something wrong with them.Are these diagnoses labels? Yes. But I would argue they are such helpful guideposts for us in understanding: this is a difference, not a deficiency.Sarah: I love that. And I've heard people say that you can avoid getting a diagnosis for your child because you don't want to have them labeled, but they will still get labeled—just with the wrong labels instead of the right labels.Liz: Exactly. Yeah.Sarah: Mm-hmm. I know people who… I have a friend who didn't find out until they were in their late teens, I guess, that they had inattentive ADHD, and they spent years unlearning, “I'm just lazy,” and, “I'm a lazy person, that's why I have trouble doing things on time,” and really unlearning that bad… that bad idea of themselves that had been put on them when they weren't aware of their inattentive ADHD.Liz: Exactly.Sarah: Yeah. I also have another friend who got diagnosed as autistic late in life, and they wish that they had known that so much earlier because they spent—you know, they're one of those people that, back when they were a child, the diagnostic criteria missed them. Right? Like they were just quirky, odd, like the little-professor type of autistic kid. But they spent their whole life thinking, “There's something wrong with me. I just don't know what it is, but I know I feel different from everybody else,” and searching for, “What is this thing that's wrong with me?” And finding it in all sorts of things that weren't actually… you know, obviously there's not anything wrong with them, they're just autistic. But thinking how different their life would've been if they had known that, and hadn't spent all those years trying to figure out why they felt so different from everybody else.Liz: Exactly. And that's what the research is showing us too—that so many individuals who are diagnosed as adults had these really harmful and unhelpful narratives as kids. And the first emotion that those diagnosed adults feel is this relief: “Oh, that's why things feel different for me.” But the second emotion I find so much more interesting, because across the board, the second thing that people report is anger. And it's anger at having lost decades to those false narratives that were so, so unhelpful.And I think that there are kind of two facets to my passion about talking to kids. One was understanding that kids—they often know that something is different about them way before we even pick up on it, no matter how old they are. They have this sense that, “Oh, I'm walking through the world in a different way.” So the earlier we can have these conversations with them, the better, because we have this opportunity to rewrite that narrative for them.But the second huge piece for me was working with adults and doing that later-in-life diagnosis, and hearing time after time, story after story about adults who are completely rewriting their self-narrative through the process of our assessment—and what a relief that is. And how frustrating it is that they've lost so much time not knowing, and now having to go through the process of identity formation again, because they have this new, critical piece of information that helps them understand things so differently about their childhood, their young adulthood—depending on how old they are.Sarah: Yeah, it's so important. And when you just said, “Kids often know that there's something different about them,” I remembered my daughter. She didn't—I think partly because I'm, I'm not saying this to toot my own horn, but I'm an extraordinarily patient person, and so some of the things about her ADHD—so she has an ADHD diagnosis—and some of the things about that, I think it took me a long time to sort of think, “Okay, this is unusual, that these behaviors are still happening,” because I was so patient with it, you know? And I think other parents may have been a little less patient at an earlier age and gotten her… and I feel bad about that, because I wish she had gotten her assessment earlier. I think it would've been helpful for her.But I remember one thing that spurred me to finally seek an assessment was she asked me what ADHD was. She was probably nine, ten, maybe. And I told her, and she said, “I have that.” She was like, “I have that.” And I'm like, “Really?” Like, you know… anyway, it was just interesting.Liz: I think kids know. I've had that experience so many times, I can't even tell you. I'm halfway through a feedback session with a child and I haven't told them yet, and they come out with, “Do I have ADHD?” Or in the middle of the assessment, they're wondering about it and asking. And I say, “Well, what do you understand about ADHD, and why are you asking that question?” And I can kind of get more information from them and let them know, “We don't know yet, but that's what we're here for. We're exploring your brain and we're trying to understand it.”But I think that information, I mean, that just speaks to how much our world is changing. This information is out there in the world. We're talking about it, which I think is so, so important to normalizing the fact that brains come in all different shapes and sizes and ways of being. And so it becomes a point of discussion—like a really open point of discussion—about, “I wonder how my brain is wired.”Sarah: Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. So interesting. I'm pretty sure I know the answer that you're gonna give: if you do get a diagnosis of something—ADHD or autism—should you tell your child?Liz: So I do believe that we should be talking to kids about how their brains work. And I want to be really mindful of the parent journey as I talk about this. I think that the most important piece is that, as a parent, you understand how your child's brain works, and that you go through your own process of integrating that with how you see your child. And that's a really important journey and a huge piece of the journey, because when we start talking to kids about how their brains work, we need to be really confident as adults.So I think that while I see this as so important—talking to kids about their diagnosis—I want to make sure that parents are taking time and space to understand it themselves first.Sarah: I love that. That's such a sensitive answer, because if, say, you get the diagnosis of your child and to you it feels like, you know, it's this horrible thing—that would not be a good frame of mind to tell your child about their diagnosis in. Right? So really working through your own fears and your own… getting proper information about what the diagnosis means before you go to your child with that information.Liz: Exactly. And understanding what it means and what it doesn't mean. Because there's a lot of messages out there, especially around autism and ADHD, that are negative: that your child is broken in some way, we need to fix them, we need to make them more “normal,” whatever that means. I mean, all these messages are not helpful, not accurate. So really diving into the neurodiversity-affirming framework around these different neurotypes or brain types is a really important piece to give yourself time to process as a parent.That said, I do think that being able to have a really supportive conversation with your child about, “What did we learn about the assessment?”—you know, we already talked about that kids know something's different about them before we know. And so when they go through the assessment process, there's no hiding from them that we're doing something different for you. And they're the ones that go through all these different activities as part of the assessment; they're working very hard.And I, as an assessor, I'm very transparent with kids: “We're here to understand how your brain works,” because I was trained to tell kids, “We're going to play a lot of brain games, and it's going to be super fun, you'll get prizes.” Which it is fun until we do the thing that's hard for you. And then suddenly, it's not fun anymore. And kids are like, “Huh, I feel like you're not telling me the whole truth. This is not fun.” They pick up on it, right?So I tend to be really transparent with kids: “We're here to understand how your brain works. Some of the things that we do, your brain is going to find fun and maybe even easy to do. Some of the things are really going to challenge your brain. You might learn something new while you're here. If something's challenging, I want you to tell me about it, and we're going to figure it out together—like, ooh, that's going to be really interesting.”So we're already talking to kids about what's strong. And I use a construction metaphor that I can go into, but we talk about their brain highways and we talk about their construction projects—what they're working on. So kids are already learning so much about their brain as part of the assessment. And even without sharing the diagnosis, we can talk to them about what we learned, so that there's some de-mystifying there. “I went through this whole thing and now everyone's talking behind my back. They're having a bunch of meetings. There must be something wrong with me.” Instead, we can say, “I learned so many cool things about your brain. I learned that you are strong in this, and I learned that we're going to work on this. And so that's really helpful for me as a parent.”And then if we do have a diagnosis, what it adds when we share that with kids is: they know that they are not alone. It gives context. It lets them know that while the way their brain works is unique, there are lots of people out there who have very similar brains, who have been really successful with that kind of brain. There's a path laid out—that we know what to do to work with your unique brain. And so it really helps them feel like, “I'm not alone in this. It's not weird or broken in any way. This is just a different way to be in the world, and there's a roadmap for me.”Sarah: I love that. Yeah. I often, when I'm talking to parents, and you know, often after a couple of parent coaching sessions there'll be some things that make me say, “Have you ever… has anyone ever asked you if you were considering an ADHD assessment for your child?” I try to… you know, because I'm not a clinician, I can't diagnose anyone with anything. But there are certainly things that come up that make me think, “I think these people should get an assessment.”And often they— you know, I try to be really as positive as I can—but often they do have these really negative associations with, for example, ADHD. And then I say, like, “You know, how many entrepreneurs… there are way more entrepreneurs that have ADHD than the general population, and way more Olympic athletes and professional athletes.” And, you know, there are things that are just research- and statistic-backed that you can say that are positive about this differently wired brain.Liz: Right. I love the research on entrepreneurship and ADHD. I think that it's so amazing how well-equipped the ADHD brain is to be in a space where we're disrupting the status quo and trying new things, thinking outside of the box, really using that creativity. And it's just a world that needs this kind of brain to really move us forward. More neurotypical brains that work well with the way that society is built might not be as motivated to disrupt things in that positive way that moves us forward.Sarah: I love that. What are some other things that—you know, I feel like we've kind of covered most of the questions that I had planned on asking you—but are there any things that I haven't asked you or that we haven't touched on? You know, you've modeled some really beautiful ways of how to talk to your child about how their brain works. Maybe you want to go into your construction metaphor a little bit more, or maybe there are some other things that we haven't covered that you want to talk about.Liz: Sure. Well, I think that one of the things that may be really helpful is thinking about: what is the script for telling kids about their diagnosis? The way that I've found most helpful is using this construction metaphor, because it is pretty universal and it has so many places you can go with it, and it just gives you a way to start the conversation.For parents, it may sound something like: “You went through this whole process and I'm so grateful that you did, because we were able to learn some really cool things about your brain. Is it okay if I share that with you?” So asking that permission to start the conversation, because it is vulnerable for kids. You want to make sure that it's the right time and place. And most of the time, opening it like that will pique kids' curiosity, and they're like, “Yeah, of course, I want to know what you learned.”And then you might say, “You know, I learned that we can think of your brain like something that's under construction, like the construction sites we see on the side of the road—that we're always building our brain. And the way your brain works is that the different parts of your brain communicate through these neurons that make connections, like little tiny roads in your brain. And we learned that some of those roads are like highways for your brain. We learned that you have so many strengths.”“So, for example, we learned that you maybe have a great vocabulary and really express yourself well. We learned about your creativity, and when you're really passionate about something, you can focus in so amazingly well on that. We learned that you're a really loyal friend, or maybe that you have a really strong memory for stories”—you know, whatever it is. “We learned that you have these highways.”“We also know that some parts of your brain are under construction. Like, you might remember when you were little, you didn't know how to ride a bike yet, but then your brain had to put all those things together and now you ride your bike all the time. Do you remember kind of building that road? Well, there are some new roads that we're working on. And so we might be working on… one of the things we learned that's under construction for your brain is something called working memory. And I think that's why you're asking your teacher all the time for the next step—because you're doing something, you're advocating for yourself, because your brain does best when it gets one piece of information at a time. And that was so important for me to learn as a parent.”“And when we put these things together, lots of people have highways and construction zones just like yours. In fact, we have a name for it. We call that ADHD—when you have such a creative, passionate brain that loves to focus on the things that you are really into, but sometimes have difficulty keeping stuff in mind, this working memory piece—that's what we call ADHD. And it turns out there are lots and lots of people who have ADHD brains just like yours, and we can look at those people.”So that's kind of how I go through it with kids. We're really talking about their highways and construction projects and helping them understand that—and then repackaging it with that name for it. That there's a name for how your brain works. And that's where we start. And then from there, we can use that metaphor to keep building the next thing, working on the next construction project as we move forward.Sarah: Would there be anything specifically different or similar, I guess, about talking about an autism diagnosis for kids with that construction metaphor?Liz: Yeah, so I use the same metaphor, but the highways and construction zones, for every kid, are going to be a little different. So for an autistic kid—if I think of one kid in particular—we might say that we learned that you have this really passionate brain that loves engineering and building, and the things you did with Dr. Liz where you had to solve puzzles and use logic, that was a highway in your brain. And we know that one of the ways that your brain works really well is when you have space to move and to be able to use your body in different ways.Then some of the things that might be under construction are… usually I'll start with something that a child has told me is more challenging for him or her. “So you know how you said that sometimes other kids might say things that feel confusing, or you're not sure what they mean? That's something that might be harder for your brain—or something that is a construction project that we'll work on with you, so that it's easier to understand other kids.”“And when we put these things together—when kids have brains that are really passionate and pay attention to details, that love engineering, but have trouble figuring out what other kids are saying or meaning—then we call that autism. And it's a different way of a brain being in the world. And so, as you learn to work with your autistic brain, you'll figure out how to really dive deep into your passions and you'll be able to thrive, find the connections that you want, and we're here to help.”Sarah: I love that. And I love how, when you talk about construction zones, it's full of promise too, right? I read something from someone… that you can work on things—what I mean by full of promise is that there are things that can be worked on that might feel hard or confusing now, but it doesn't leave a child with a sense of, “I'll never be able to figure it out, and it's always going to be this way.”Liz: Yeah. One of the ways the construction metaphor has really evolved is that for some things, we're building that road, and for some things, we're finding a different way to get there. One of the things that I write in my books is that you might build a road there, or you might find a totally different way to get there. In the new book for parents, there's a picture of a flying car, you know, kind of flying over the construction zone. And I think that it's really true for our kids that for some skills, there might be some things that we need to learn and really build that pathway in our brain, but for some things, there might just be a different way.I think for autistic kids, for example, they might connect with others in really different ways. And so it's like building a totally new way to get there—building a different road, taking the scenic route. There are so many ways we can adapt the metaphor to say, “We're still going to get you to your goal, where you want to go, but your road might look really different than somebody else's, and that's okay. It's going to be the best road for you.”Sarah: I love that, because it also—I mean, not only is it promising that you're going to get to where you want to go, but it also, I think, helps relieve parents of an idea that I see sometimes, where they want their kids to be more like neurotypical kids, right? They think that's the only way to get to the goal, is for them to have, you know, just using the example of social connections: the social connections of an autistic kid might be really, really strong but look totally different from the social connections of a neurotypical kid.Liz: Exactly. Yeah.Sarah: That reminds me of something that I was going to ask you earlier and I forgot, which was: you mentioned that sometimes when you get a diagnosis, you have a clinician who wants to try to tell you how you should change your child, or help them be more “normal” or more “typical,” and that clearly would be from somebody who's not very neurodiversity-affirming. But what are some things to look out for that might be sort of, I guess, red flags or green flags in terms of the person that you're looking for to do an assessment—or if you've already got the assessment, how they're interpreting the diagnosis—that might be more or less helpful?Liz: Yeah. So I love this question, because I think one of the most important questions you can ask a clinician when you are looking for an assessment is: “How do you involve my child in the assessment?” Or, “What will you tell them about what you learned?” Looking for somebody who is really well-versed in, “How do I talk to the child about it?” is going to tell you that they're really thinking about, “How do we frame this in a way that's going to be helpful and affirming to a young child?”Because anybody who's really thinking about, “How do I communicate this in a way that's going to make sense to a small person?” has really been thinking about, “How do we think about the whole person, and how do we capitalize on those strengths?” So that is kind of a tell, to say that this person is thinking in this more holistic way—and not just about, “Does this child fit the diagnostic criteria?”If you've had an assessment with somebody that is more coming from that medical lens that we've all been trained in—this is so new, and so, you know, a lot of clinicians were trained from this medical lens, which is looking at, “What are the child's deficits, and do they meet criteria from this diagnostic manual that we have, the DSM, that is a list of things that are harder or quote-unquote wrong?”—from there, I think really getting connected with some more affirming resources is important.I have a ton on my website that can be really, really helpful. There's a spreadsheet of ways of talking about autism, ADHD, dyslexia, behavior, anxiety, OCD in really affirming ways. And so just immersing yourself in those resources so you can get that positive language for talking to your child. Or working with the next practitioner—a therapist, a tutor—who has experience working from a neurodiversity-affirming lens, so that you can help to translate those testing results into something that's going to really be focused on: how do we help your child thrive with the brain that they have?Sarah: Thank you. That makes so much sense.This has been so helpful, and I think that so many parents are going to find this really useful—in how to talk to their kids and how to think about it, how to think about it themselves. What it… oh, it has just totally thrown me that I couldn't remember that thing. All right. So thank you so much for joining us and telling us about all this stuff. You mentioned a couple of books, so we'll get your books in the show notes for folks, but where else is the best place for people to go and find out more about you and what you do?Liz: Yeah, so I have a ton of free resources for parents on explainingbrains.com. There are articles—just very, very short, parent-friendly articles—with both the strengths, the “highways,” and common construction projects for ADHD brains, for autistic brains, for dyslexic brains, for kids who have difficulty regulating behavior, anxiety, intellectual disability—just ways of explaining so many different types of brains, as well as what we do about things like screen time or talking about medication. So hopefully that resource is helpful for parents.And then I have a brand-new book out for parents called Our Brains, and it is an interactive, collaborative workbook that helps you explain a diagnosis to your child. So it's something that you can get after an assessment, and it will walk you through explaining to your child how their brain works, what you learned from the assessment. Or, if you have a diagnosis that's been on the table for a long time and you just haven't had that conversation with them yet, it is designed to really help kids not just know, “Okay, this is my diagnosis,” but really understand how their brain works and how they can advocate for what their brain needs to thrive.Sarah: Fantastic. That is going to be so helpful for so many parents. Okay, now here's the mystery question that I told you about before we started recording, and this is a question I ask all my guests. So, if you had a time machine and you could go back in time and give a message to your younger parent self, what advice would you give yourself?Liz: Oh. I would just constantly remind myself that there are so many ways to be in this world, and it's all okay. I think—even I was amazed—that even as somebody who has decades of experience in this field and has made a life out of celebrating neurodiversity, there was a way that doctors communicated with me from this deficit lens that would just put my mommy brain on high alert all the time when something was just a little bit different. And I really needed just constant reminders that my child is going to show up how they're going to show up, and that that is not only okay, but it is beautiful and amazing and so important to how they are and the unique contribution they're going to have to this world.And it's something that I've grown into—my child's seven and a half now—and it's something that we get to celebrate all the time: incredible uniqueness, and celebrate. But I think I remember very distinctly as a new mom, just with all the doctors using their jargony, deficit-based language, it was just really hard to keep that solid head on my shoulders. But I think it's a really important message to keep with us: that there's just so many ways to be, and it's all amazing.Sarah: I love that. Thank you so much for joining us, and really appreciate it.Liz: Thank you for having me. This has been a blast. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sarahrosensweet.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, Steve Lentini and Rafael McMaster discuss the transformative power of mindfulness and consciousness in youth education. They explore the importance of teaching life tools to young people, the impact of personal experiences on their journeys, and the mission to create a community of conscious youth. The conversation highlights the importance of perspective, gratitude, and creative expression in overcoming adversity and promoting mental well-being. They also emphasize the importance of accountability and self-improvement in personal growth, ultimately aiming to inspire a movement towards a million conscious young people. We discuss the value of developing the "observer level of thinking," which equips young people with practical tools for emotional resilience and self-control. As Lentini says, "Our Brains are Beautiful and not Always Our Friend."Rafael McMaster is the founder of Indivisible Arts and www.indivisiblearts.org. He is also the author of the book, "FundaMentalLife Tools," available on Amazon at https://a.co/d/2GAVGuu. He takes the work of the "acorn brain," that Lentini has done for over 20 years with adults to our youth. Please consider support Rafael's work. Gratefully yours, Steve

In this episode, we are joined by Professor Masud Husain, neurologist and clinical neuroscientist at the University of Oxford, to explore how the brain's failures can reveal its deepest workings. Our sense of self feels indivisible - until the brain begins to fracture it. In this episode, we are joined by Professor Masud Husain, neurologist and clinical neuroscientist at the University of Oxford, to explore how the brain's failures can reveal its deepest workings. Drawing on his award-winning book Our Brains, Our Selves, he shares the stories of patients whose losses of words, memory and willpower challenge our understanding of identity. Along the way, we also engage in philosophical discussions about consciousness and AI. Our conversation is as much about humanity as it is about neuroscience - thoughtful, compassionate, and quietly profound.

Dr. Pria Anand joins Google to discuss her book, "The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains." The book demonstrates the compelling paradox at the heart of neurology; that even the most peculiar symptoms can show us something universal about ourselves as humans. Dr. Anand is a neurologist at the Boston Medical Center and an Assistant Professor at the Boston University School of Medicine. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital. Watch this episode at youtube.com/TalksAtGoogle.

News broke this week that rocks picked up by NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars may have found chemical signatures left by living organisms. With the search for life on the red planet capturing our imaginations for decades, Victoria Gill is joined by science journalist Jonathan Amos to look at what we know about the history of life on Mars, and what could be different about this discovery.As commemorations take place this week for the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, we hear about the project helping to protect birds in New York from the effects of a giant annual light display in memory of the victims of the tragedy.Dr Andrew Farnsworth, from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, tells us how they're working with the organisers of the Tribute in Light memorial to help save the lives of a wide range of birds.Victoria is joined by managing editor of the New Scientist, Penny Sarchet, to look through this week's most exciting scientific discoveries.And in our series profiling the six books shortlisted for this year's Royal Society Trivedi Book Prize, we speak to neuroscientist and clinical neurologist Professor Masud Husain about his book Our Brains, Our Selves, and what his encounters with patients reveal about how our brains make up who we are.Presenter: Victoria Gill Producers: Clare Salisbury, Dan Welsh, Jonathan Blackwell, Tim Dodd Editor: Martin Smith

Maital Neta: Positivity Matters to Our Brains!Professor of Psychology at UNLCliftonStrengths: Empathy, Achiever, Responsibility, Relator, Learner  Recorded: 7/23/2025

Is delegating tasks and even thinking to digital devices making us lose our minds, or at least some brain function? Dr. Sanjay Gupta and neuroscientist Baroness Susan Greenfield, Oxford University professor and author of “Mind Change: How Digital Technologies Are Leaving Their Mark on Our Brains,” discuss and debate how screen time might be impacting our human connections and own cognitive abilities. Plus, Greenfield gives us three ways to reclaim our digital independence.  Producer: Sofía Sánchez Medical Writer: Andrea KaneShowrunner: Amanda SealySenior Producer: Dan BloomTechnical Director: Dan Dzula Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the last episode, we discussed Nicholas Carr's 2010 book, "The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains." Carr argued compellingly that the internet's very structure – its hyperlinks, its constant stream of notifications, its demand for quick, shallow engagement – was fundamentally rewiring our brains, diminishing our capacity for deep thought, sustained attention, and contemplative reflection. He painted a picture of us becoming "jet-ski minds," skimming the surface rather than diving into the depths of knowledge.Today, in Part 2 of the series, let's pick up where Carr left off, but with a crucial update. It's 2025, and the digital landscape has not only evolved, it's been fundamentally reshaped by the rise of Artificial Intelligence. So, how do Carr's prescient warnings hold up in this new era? Are the "shallows" getting even shallower, or have we found new ways to navigate the digital ocean? Let's dive in.

Gina Rippon has just written Off The Spectrum: Why The Science of Autism Has Failed Women and Girls. Gina Rippon is emeritus professor of cognitive neuroimaging at the Aston Brain Centre, where she uses brain-imaging techniques to investigate patterns of brain activity in developmental disorders such as autism. She is also the author of Gender and Our Brains. She lives in England.  In this interview, Dr Rippon talks about the research on autism has overwhelming focused on males and consequently the different ways in which this condition may present itself in females has been neglected until recently. She suggests that one of primary differences between autism in males and females, may be in the predominance of camouflaging and masking in women. This is certainly relevant in understanding anxiety, as she points out in her book "...if you read the testimonies of camouflaging autistic females so much of their anxieties concern the anticipation of what might go wrong" (p219). She also talk about the particular challenges autistic adolescents face at a time when their brains are undergoing a significant reorganization. Dr Rippon presents a very thoughtful discussion about this important topic.  

Join Kara and Jeremy as we talk about how crazy it is how our brains work! We also reminisce about our favorite Star Wars experiences, ramble on with stories of the good ol' days, nerd out about current and upcoming Star Wars shows, books, and games, and talk a little bit about life. Thank you so much for supporting our channel! We love interacting with all of you! We look forward to talking with you guys every week about Star Wars, gaming, 3D printing, pop culture, movies, and everything else! If you want to show your love, consider sending us an email, joining our Discord, or following us on Twitch! We'll see you again soon! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/riseofthepodcast Discord Server Link: https://discord.gg/DcuBKXVxJs Email us: contact@RiseOfThePodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riseofthepodcast Web: http://www.riseofthepodcast.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/rotptweets Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseofthepodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RiseofthePodcast Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3qzOazE iTunes: https://apple.co/3wAfwcI Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/RotPGoogle Thanks for watching! Rise of the Podcast Episode 315: Our Brains are WEIRD Produced and Edited by 8r0wn13 ©2025 All Rights Reserved #Podcast #DuluthMN #StarWars

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Pria Anand speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about her story “The Elephant's Child,” which appears in The Common's spring issue. The piece is a vivid retelling of a Hindu myth, the origin story of the elephant-headed god Ganesh. Pria talks about the process of writing and revising many versions of this ancient myth, why she felt inspired by it, and how her literary writing intersects with her career as a neurologist. Pria also discusses her debut book, The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains, out this month from Simon & Schuster. The book explores how story and storytelling can illuminate the rich, complex gray areas within the science of the brain, weaving case study, history, fable, and memoir. Pria Anand is a neurologist and the author of The Mind Electric, out from Simon & Schuster in the U.S. and Little, Brown in the U.K. Her stories and essays have appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Time Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Ploughshares, and elsewhere. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital. She is now an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine, and she cares for patients at the Boston Medical Center. ­­Read Prias's story “The Elephant's Child” in The Common at thecommononline.org/the-elephants-child. Order The Mind Electric in all formats via Simon & Schuster at simonandschuster.com/books/The-Mind-Electric/. Learn more about Pria at www.priaanand.com. The Common is a print and online literary magazine publishing stories, essays, and poems that deepen our collective sense of place. On our podcast and in our pages, The Common features established and emerging writers from around the world. Read more and subscribe to the magazine at thecommononline.org, and follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook. Emily Everett is managing editor of the magazine and host of the podcast. Her new debut novel All That Life Can Afford is the Reese's Book Club pick for April 2025. Her work has appeared in The New York Times Modern Love column, the Kenyon Review, Electric Literature, Tin House, and Mississippi Review. She was a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow in Fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Pria Anand speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about her story “The Elephant's Child,” which appears in The Common's spring issue. The piece is a vivid retelling of a Hindu myth, the origin story of the elephant-headed god Ganesh. Pria talks about the process of writing and revising many versions of this ancient myth, why she felt inspired by it, and how her literary writing intersects with her career as a neurologist. Pria also discusses her debut book, The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains, out this month from Simon & Schuster. The book explores how story and storytelling can illuminate the rich, complex gray areas within the science of the brain, weaving case study, history, fable, and memoir. Pria Anand is a neurologist and the author of The Mind Electric, out from Simon & Schuster in the U.S. and Little, Brown in the U.K. Her stories and essays have appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Time Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Ploughshares, and elsewhere. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital. She is now an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine, and she cares for patients at the Boston Medical Center. ­­Read Prias's story “The Elephant's Child” in The Common at thecommononline.org/the-elephants-child. Order The Mind Electric in all formats via Simon & Schuster at simonandschuster.com/books/The-Mind-Electric/. Learn more about Pria at www.priaanand.com. The Common is a print and online literary magazine publishing stories, essays, and poems that deepen our collective sense of place. On our podcast and in our pages, The Common features established and emerging writers from around the world. Read more and subscribe to the magazine at thecommononline.org, and follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook. Emily Everett is managing editor of the magazine and host of the podcast. Her new debut novel All That Life Can Afford is the Reese's Book Club pick for April 2025. Her work has appeared in The New York Times Modern Love column, the Kenyon Review, Electric Literature, Tin House, and Mississippi Review. She was a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow in Fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

Pria Anand speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about her story “The Elephant's Child,” which appears in The Common's spring issue. The piece is a vivid retelling of a Hindu myth, the origin story of the elephant-headed god Ganesh. Pria talks about the process of writing and revising many versions of this ancient myth, why she felt inspired by it, and how her literary writing intersects with her career as a neurologist. Pria also discusses her debut book, The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains, out this month from Simon & Schuster. The book explores how story and storytelling can illuminate the rich, complex gray areas within the science of the brain, weaving case study, history, fable, and memoir. Pria Anand is a neurologist and the author of The Mind Electric, out from Simon & Schuster in the U.S. and Little, Brown in the U.K. Her stories and essays have appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Time Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Ploughshares, and elsewhere. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital. She is now an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine, and she cares for patients at the Boston Medical Center. ­­Read Prias's story “The Elephant's Child” in The Common at thecommononline.org/the-elephants-child. Order The Mind Electric in all formats via Simon & Schuster at simonandschuster.com/books/The-Mind-Electric/. Learn more about Pria at www.priaanand.com. The Common is a print and online literary magazine publishing stories, essays, and poems that deepen our collective sense of place. On our podcast and in our pages, The Common features established and emerging writers from around the world. Read more and subscribe to the magazine at thecommononline.org, and follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook. Emily Everett is managing editor of the magazine and host of the podcast. Her new debut novel All That Life Can Afford is the Reese's Book Club pick for April 2025. Her work has appeared in The New York Times Modern Love column, the Kenyon Review, Electric Literature, Tin House, and Mississippi Review. She was a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow in Fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literature

Pria Anand speaks to managing editor Emily Everett about her story “The Elephant's Child,” which appears in The Common's spring issue. The piece is a vivid retelling of a Hindu myth, the origin story of the elephant-headed god Ganesh. Pria talks about the process of writing and revising many versions of this ancient myth, why she felt inspired by it, and how her literary writing intersects with her career as a neurologist. Pria also discusses her debut book, The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains, out this month from Simon & Schuster. The book explores how story and storytelling can illuminate the rich, complex gray areas within the science of the brain, weaving case study, history, fable, and memoir. Pria Anand is a neurologist and the author of The Mind Electric, out from Simon & Schuster in the U.S. and Little, Brown in the U.K. Her stories and essays have appeared in the Los Angeles Review of Books, Time Magazine, The Boston Globe, The Washington Post, The New York Times, Ploughshares, and elsewhere. She is a graduate of Yale University and Stanford Medical School, and she trained in neurology, neuro-infectious diseases, and neuroimmunology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and the Massachusetts General Hospital. She is now an Assistant Professor of Neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine, and she cares for patients at the Boston Medical Center. ­­Read Prias's story “The Elephant's Child” in The Common at thecommononline.org/the-elephants-child. Order The Mind Electric in all formats via Simon & Schuster at simonandschuster.com/books/The-Mind-Electric/. Learn more about Pria at www.priaanand.com. The Common is a print and online literary magazine publishing stories, essays, and poems that deepen our collective sense of place. On our podcast and in our pages, The Common features established and emerging writers from around the world. Read more and subscribe to the magazine at thecommononline.org, and follow us on Instagram, Bluesky, and Facebook. Emily Everett is managing editor of the magazine and host of the podcast. Her new debut novel All That Life Can Afford is the Reese's Book Club pick for April 2025. Her work has appeared in The New York Times Modern Love column, the Kenyon Review, Electric Literature, Tin House, and Mississippi Review. She was a 2022 Massachusetts Cultural Council Fellow in Fiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brad chats with certified financial planner Shannah Game, who shares insights from her book Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. They discuss the emotional and psychological aspects of finance, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's money stories, setting intentional spending boundaries, and achieving financial independence beyond just numbers and logic. Key Topics Discussed: Introduction to Shannah Game (00:00:48) Shannah is a CFP and author of Unraveling Your Relationship with Money. The Emotional Side of Finance (00:01:35) Personal finance is 90% psychology and emotion. Shannah discusses her own journey and revelations about money. Understanding Money Trauma (00:06:48) Money trauma can affect anyone, not just those from impoverished backgrounds. Discussing childhood experiences and their impact on adult financial behaviors. Strategies for Intentional Spending (00:12:15) Implement the 24-hour rule before purchases to reduce impulsive spending. Create space between stimulus and response to make intentional financial choices. Creating Your Financial Rules (00:16:40) The concept of setting personal financial boundaries and making your own rules. Importance of tailoring financial strategies to individual needs. Personal Growth and Self-trust (00:36:17) Fostering a growth mindset to combat feelings of being "bad with money." Emphasizing the importance of self-trust in financial decision-making. Key Insights: Money as Joy, Not Struggle (00:06:00) Money should enhance life rather than be a source of stress. Conscious Spending (00:10:07) Create space to reflect before making purchases. Set Your Own Financial Rules (00:16:40) Empower yourself to establish personal financial guidelines that resonate with your values. Our Brains and Money (00:18:39) Recognizing how cognitive processes can sabotage financial well-being. Actionable Takeaways: Apply a 24-hour cooling-off period before making purchases to minimize impulsive spending. (Timestamp: 00:11:22) Use highlighters to categorize your spending and uncover hidden patterns affecting your financial decisions. (Timestamp: 00:29:23) FAQs: What are some strategies to manage emotional spending? Implement a 24-hour waiting period before purchases. (00:10:58) How can I uncover my money stories? Reflect on spending patterns in a relaxed environment to identify emotional triggers. (00:29:23) Why is it important to address money trauma? It helps break negative cycles, fostering a healthier financial relationship. (00:07:53) Discussion Questions to Consider: What are your earliest memories related to money, and how do they shape your current beliefs? (00:08:15) How can you create a healthier emotional relationship with money? (00:39:17) Related Resources: Unraveling Your Relationship with Money - Book Link (00:41:01) Follow Shannah Game: Website & Podcast: EveryonesTalkingMoney.com Instagram: @ShannahGame Examine your financial beliefs deeply and review the actionable steps to cultivate a healthier relationship with money, paving the way toward financial independence.

Join us for a powerful conversation with Larry Ward, President of Political Media Incorporated (PMI), as we explore the intersection of politics, marketing, and digital freedom. With decades of experience across the political, corporate, and non-profit worlds, Larry shares how PMI has helped shape the modern political landscape — all while staying ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing media environment. From pioneering digital outreach in the early 2000s to tackling the challenges of online censorship and algorithmic suppression, PMI has consistently led with innovation and conviction. In this episode, we break down the tools, strategies, and principles that continue to drive their mission forward. In this episode, you'll hear about: How digital platforms transformed political engagement. The subtle yet powerful ways censorship creeps into online advertising. How targeted messaging thrives even in suppressed environments. What AI means for the future of political speech and media strategy. If you're curious about the future of free speech, or how real change is driven through media strategy, this episode is a must-watch. Explore Larry's work and case studies at Politicalmedia.com/case-studies

Today's episode is a heartfelt conversation about the importance of helping neurodivergent children understand themselves and their brain profile, and how this understanding can foster confidence and self-advocacy. Emily talks with Dr. Liz Angoff about the need for transparent communication with children about their diagnoses, and the use of relatable metaphors to explain complex concepts. They discuss collaborative approaches in assessments, the challenges of co-occurring diagnoses, and the role of parents in supporting their children. How can families find practitioners who align with neurodiversity-affirming practices, and how can that lead to understanding and acceptance for both children and their families? Get comfortable, today's conversation covers a lot of ground. TAKEAWAYS Helping kids understand their brain profiles is crucial. Self-understanding fosters confidence and self-advocacy. Using relatable metaphors can aid in explaining neurodiversity. Labels can serve as anchors for understanding experiences. Children often internalize negative labels if not addressed. Collaborative assessments enhance understanding for both kids and parents. Empowering parents shifts the narrative from deficits to differences. Finding the right practitioner is essential for supportive assessments. Normalizing neurodiversity can change family dynamics for life. Have Emily come and speak to your school district, company, or organization. Here's where you can find out more and get in touch. Grab up some podcast swag for the summer, and help fund our efforts at the same time. Dr. Liz Angoff is a Licensed Educational Psychologist and a Diplomate in School Neuropsychology, specializing in assessment and consultation for children and their families in the Bay Area, California. Her work centers on helping neurodivergent children better understand and embrace how their brains work, fostering confidence, self-advocacy, and empowerment. She is the author of the Brain Building Books and Our Brains, a series designed to support children in navigating their learning and identity through affirming, accessible language. Through her practice and writing, Dr. Liz is committed to demystifying the evaluation process and creating tools that help families and educators work together to support thriving learners. BACKGROUND READING Liz Angoff's website, Explaining Brains, Upcoming book - Our Brains, tools for parents, Instagram

This week, Liberty and Vanessa discuss Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil, A Murder for Miss Hortense, A Rare Find, and more great books! Subscribe to All the Books! using RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify and never miss a book. Sign up for the weekly New Books! newsletter for even more new book news. Stumped on a great gift this Father's Day? Tailored Book Recommendations brings a personalized touch to any reading list with books hand-picked by professional book nerds. With over 150,000 book recommendations under our belt, we've got the chops to find the right read for your loved one this Father's Day. Plus, with a simple checkout process and the ability to schedule the welcome email, gift-giving has never been easier. Gift TBR today starting at just $18! Check out Strong Sense of Place wherever you get your podcasts, or visit strongsenseofplace.com This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed On the Show: Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab A Murder for Miss Hortense by Mel Pennant King of Ashes by S. A. Cosby A Rare Find by Joanna Lowell Palm Meridian by Grace Flahive Latina Superheroes by Kayden Phoenix The Mind Electric: A Neurologist on the Strangeness and Wonder of Our Brains by Pria Anand A Most Puzzling Murder by Bianca Marais For a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, I explore the overstimulation crisis that we currently find ourselves in as portrayed through The Simpsons Treehouse of Horror VI: Attack of the 50-Foot Eyesores (1995).Mental Health is Horrifying is hosted by Candis Green, Registered Psychotherapist and owner of Many Moons Therapy...............................................................Show Notes:Want to work together? I offer 1:1 psychotherapy both virtually (Ontario) and in-person (Toronto), along with tarot, horror, and dreamwork services (anywhere my bat signal reaches), both individually and through my group program, the Final Girls Club. Podcast artwork by Chloe Hurst at Contempo MintThe Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas CarrWhy We Overstimulate Ourselves: How Sensory Overload Blocks Memory and Weakens Learning by Yasuaki SawamuraFarooqui, Quratulain, and Amana Raquib. "Technology, boredom and intellectual-spiritual lethargy: Exploring the impact of technology on the mental well-being of over-Stimulated millennials." Malaysian Journal of Medicine and Health Sciences 16.11 (2020): 1-7. Robson, G.J. The threat of comprehensive overstimulation in modern societies. Ethics Inf Technology 19, 69–80 (2017).

Through poetic reflection, Yrsa Daley-Ward helps us embrace the in-between moments, reminding us that the unknown can be the very terrain where real change begins. Settle into Stillness: Find a quiet space, get comfortable, and take a few slow breaths to arrive in the moment. Acknowledge the Unknown: Gently notice and name any uncertainty, confusion, or emotional fog you're feeling without needing to fix it. Welcome the Silence: Allow the silence and stillness to be here, trusting it holds meaning even if it feels uncomfortable. Reflect with Gentle Words: Repeat silently or write: “To love yourself through the darkness is to plant gardens at night.” Feel Your Connection: Remember that many others are also sitting with uncertainty, and you are not alone in this experience. Close with Compassion: Offer yourself kindness through touch or words and affirm that this pause is part of your growth. Scroll down for a transcription of this episode.Today's Happiness Break Guide:YRSA DALEY-WARD is an award-winning poet and author. Her debut novel, The Catch, comes out June 3rd.Learn more about Yrsa here: https://yrsadaleyward.squarespace.com/Pre-order her book here: https://tinyurl.com/yanw6bb5Related Happiness Break episodes:Using Art As Medicine Series: https://tinyurl.com/k3mneupxMaking Space For You: https://tinyurl.com/yk6nfnfvHow To Awaken Your Creative Energy: https://tinyurl.com/4fknd8evRelated Science of Happiness episodes:Our Brains on Poetry: https://tinyurl.com/y9r9dyzdHow Art Heals Us: https://tinyurl.com/yc77fkzuAre You Following Your Inner Compass: https://tinyurl.com/y2bh8vvjFollow us on Instagram: @ScienceOfHappinessPodWe'd love to hear about your experience with this practice! Share your thoughts at happinesspod@berkeley.edu or use the hashtag #happinesspod.Find us on Apple Podcasts: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapHelp us share Happiness Break! Leave a 5-star review and share this link: https://tinyurl.com/2p9h5aapTranscription: https://tinyurl.com/234u5ds7

Show Notes 25 April 2025Story 1: Scientists turn gunshot residue into glowing semiconductors to crack shooting casesSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Aamir KhollamLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/forensic-tech-makes-gun-residue-glowSee research paper here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073825000532Story 2: Lab-grown chicken nuggets have been cooked up in a robotic bioreactorSource: IFL Science Story by Maddy ChapmanLink: https://www.iflscience.com/lab-grown-chicken-nuggets-have-been-cooked-up-in-a-robotic-bioreactor-78848See also: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1080163Story 3: Scientists develop record cold refrigerator that could unlock full potential of quantum computersSource: Euro News Story by Roselyne MinLink: https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/03/20/scientists-develop-record-cold-refrigerator-that-could-unlock-full-potential-of-quantum-coStory 4: A Grain of Brain, 523 Million Synapses, and the Most Complicated Neuroscience Experiment Ever AttemptedSource: SciTechDaily Story from Allen InstituteLink: https://scitechdaily.com/a-grain-of-brain-523-million-synapses-and-the-most-complicated-neuroscience-experiment-ever-attempted/See also: Scientists reveal advance in brain research once thought impossibleHonorable MentionsStory: WD Touts New Hard Drive Recycling Process As 'Blueprint' for Domestic ReuseSource: PC Magazine Story by Michael KanLink: https://www.pcmag.com/news/wd-touts-new-hard-drive-recycling-process-as-blueprint-for-domestic-reuseStory: Cyborg 1.0: Thai Robocop patrols streets with 360° eyes, live face-tracking powerSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Jijo MalayilLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ai-thai-robocop-patrols-streets?group=test_aStory: Clean energy from rain? Scientists generate electricity from falling dropletsSource: Euro News Story by Rebecca Ann HughesLink: https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/04/17/clean-energy-from-rain-scientists-generate-electricity-from-falling-dropletsStory: Memory Is Not Confined to Our Brains, Scientists DiscoverSource: ScienceAlert.com Story by Tessa KoumoundourosLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/memory-is-not-confined-to-our-brains-scientists-discover

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In this episode, Alexandra and Jason dive into the surprising role plants played in human evolution, challenging common Paleo diet myths. They share expert-backed strategies for staying lean long-term, including how to feel more satisfied with meals, and make time for exercise. Plus, Jason reveals his go-to superfood beverage and favorite breakfast recipes. The duo also answers your burning questions—exploring the potential health benefits of amla (Indian gooseberry) as a cancer-fighting supplement and whether late-night eating poses real risks. Don't miss this packed episode full of science-based insights and practical tips!  Podcast sponsor: Vedge Vegan Collagen: vedgenutrition.com – use code S4G for 30% off your order. - https://www.vedgenutrition.com/ What we discuss in this episode: Exploring the complex plant foods our ancestors processed and why gathering may have been more significant than hunting. Part 2: Effective weight loss strategies and how to maintain long-term success. How to get breakfast right for sustained energy and satiety. Alexandra's breakfast of choice and her top lunch tips for weight loss. Simple strategies for making lunch at home. Tips for better digestion and gut health. The importance of introspection—how acknowledging emotions can help prevent emotional eating. What you need to know about late-night eating. Resources: 14 Best Dairy-free Milks You Must Try Lose Weight & Keep it Off; Are Seed Oils Bad for You? Microplastics in Our Brains with Alexandra & Jason - Switch4Good Starch-rich plant foods 780,000 y ago: Evidence from Acheulian percussive stone tools | PNAS Should Dinner Be the Smallest Meal of the Day? - The New York Times Click the link below to support the ADD SOY Act https://switch4good.org/add-soy-act/ Share the website and get your resources here https://kidsandmilk.org/ Send us a voice message and ask a question. We want to hear from you! Switch4Good.org/podcast Dairy-Free Swaps Guide: Easy Anti-Inflammatory Meals, Recipes, and Tips https://switch4good.org/dairy-free-swaps-guide SUPPORT SWITCH4GOOD https://switch4good.org/support-us/ ★☆★ JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP ★☆★  https://www.facebook.com/groups/podcastchat ★☆★ SWITCH4GOOD WEBSITE ★☆★ https://switch4good.org/ ★☆★ ONLINE STORE ★☆★ https://shop.switch4good.org/shop/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM ★☆★ https://www.instagram.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ LIKE US ON FACEBOOK ★☆★ https://www.facebook.com/Switch4Good/ ★☆★ FOLLOW US ON TWITTER ★☆★ https://twitter.com/Switch4GoodOrg ★☆★ AMAZON STORE ★☆★ https://www.amazon.com/shop/switch4good ★☆★ DOWNLOAD THE ABILLION APP ★☆★ https://app.abillion.com/users/switch4good

‘We live today in a perpetual superbloom – not of flowers but of messages' –- Nicholas Carr   In this episode we explore the hidden costs of constant connection with American journalist and writer Nicholas Carr.  Best known for his New York Times bestselling book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, Carr discusses his latest book Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart. In conversation with writer and researcher Adam McCauley, Carr shows us how platforms such as Facebook and X which promised to democratise information and foster greater understanding have instead fueled tribalism, misinformation, and social fragmentation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Flashback Friday episode, I revisit my 2018 conversation with Dan Schawbel, a thought leader in workplace trends and human connection. We originally spoke about his book Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation, which explores how technology can be used as a bridge—not a barrier—to meaningful relationships.Since then, Dan has continued to shape conversations around workplace dynamics as Managing Partner at Workplace Intelligence, conducting research with major brands like Amazon and Deloitte. His podcast, 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel, has featured leaders such as Richard Branson and Condoleezza Rice, and his LinkedIn Learning courses have reached over 220,000 students.Key Discussion Points The central theme of Back to Human: using technology to enhance, not replace, human connection. Why leaders need to focus on human-first workplaces to improve engagement and productivity. The benefits of in-person interaction—why one face-to-face conversation is worth 34 emails. The Work Connectivity Index—a tool for assessing the strength of work relationships. How attending events alone can be a powerful networking tool. Strategies for leveraging technology to deepen relationships rather than create distractions. The impact of remote work on workplace connection and long-term employee retention. This conversation is a timely reminder that productivity isn't just about efficiency—it's about fostering meaningful relationships. As we navigate hybrid work environments and digital-first communication, Dan's insights remain as relevant today as they were when we first published this episode. (Originally released November 2018)Links Worth Exploring Connect with Dan: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Get the book we discuss: Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation Check out Dan's LinkedIn Learning classes (and check out mine too) Listen to Dan's podcast: 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel Read this: Law of Jante, a Scandinavian Code of Conduct Read: The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr Read: How our 269 billion emails a day have made us miserable Check this out: Introduction to Back to Human Watch: The Back to Human Office Party [Comedy Sketch] | Related Conversation: Episode 363: Meaningful Online Connections with Misha Glouberman Related Blog Post: Five Proven Ways To Have a Better Work Day Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page.Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice.Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Flashback Friday episode, I revisit my 2018 conversation with Dan Schawbel, a thought leader in workplace trends and human connection. We originally spoke about his book Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation, which explores how technology can be used as a bridge—not a barrier—to meaningful relationships. Since then, Dan has continued to shape conversations around workplace dynamics as Managing Partner at Workplace Intelligence, conducting research with major brands like Amazon and Deloitte. His podcast, 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel, has featured leaders such as Richard Branson and Condoleezza Rice, and his LinkedIn Learning courses have reached over 220,000 students. Key Discussion Points The central theme of Back to Human: using technology to enhance, not replace, human connection. Why leaders need to focus on human-first workplaces to improve engagement and productivity. The benefits of in-person interaction—why one face-to-face conversation is worth 34 emails. The Work Connectivity Index—a tool for assessing the strength of work relationships. How attending events alone can be a powerful networking tool. Strategies for leveraging technology to deepen relationships rather than create distractions. The impact of remote work on workplace connection and long-term employee retention. This conversation is a timely reminder that productivity isn't just about efficiency—it's about fostering meaningful relationships. As we navigate hybrid work environments and digital-first communication, Dan's insights remain as relevant today as they were when we first published this episode. (Originally released November 2018) Links Worth Exploring Connect with Dan: Website | LinkedIn | Instagram | Facebook Get the book we discuss: Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation Check out Dan's LinkedIn Learning classes (and check out mine too) Listen to Dan's podcast: 5 Questions with Dan Schawbel Read this: Law of Jante, a Scandinavian Code of Conduct Read: The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas Carr Read: How our 269 billion emails a day have made us miserable Check this out: Introduction to Back to Human Watch: The Back to Human Office Party [Comedy Sketch] | Related Conversation: Episode 363: Meaningful Online Connections with Misha Glouberman Related Blog Post: Five Proven Ways To Have a Better Work Day Thanks to all of the sponsors of this episode. You can find all of the sponsors you heard me mention on this episode on our Podcast Sponsors page. Want to support the podcast? Beyond checking out our sponsors, you can subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts. You can subscribe on Spotify and also on Apple Podcasts. Not using either of those to get your podcasts? Just click on this link and then paste the podcast feed into your podcast app of choice. Thanks again for listening to A Productive Conversation. See you later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are our brains under attack? Based on a bank of over 200,000 brain scans, Dr Daniel Amen reveals the hidden threats silently destroying our minds and steps to fight back   Dr Daniel Amen is a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist, and founder and CEO of the Amen Clinics. He is the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Change Your Brain Every Day' and ‘Raising Mentally Strong Kids'.  In this conversation, Dr Daniel and Steven discuss topics such as, how alcohol shrinks your brain, the link between Alzheimer's and depression, how heartbreak is equal to heroin withdrawal, and and the impact of social media on the brain.  00:00 Intro 02:25 Why This Conversation Is Important 03:58 How Many Brains Has Daniel Scanned? 04:45 Brain Rot: Why Are People Caring About Their Brains Now? 05:38 Is There a Link Between Porn Consumption and Brain Health? 08:34 Can I Fix My Brain? 09:52 Why Do People Come to See Daniel? 11:10 Alcohol Is Bad for the Brain 15:11 What Does a Brain Look Like After Heavy Drinking? 16:39 Why Does Brain Size Matter? 20:10 Alcohol Is Aging Your Brain 21:36 How Bad Are Drugs for the Brain? 26:38 What's Wrong With Magic Mushrooms? 33:01 Are Antidepressants Being Oversubscribed? Proven Alternatives 39:26 Can You See Trauma on the Brain? 42:59 Things You Can Do at Home to Help Trauma 45:27 The Impact of Negative Thinking on the Brain 46:48 Low Anxiety Will Kill You 48:46 How to Become More Disciplined and Motivated 53:21 How to Calm Your Worries 59:50 Can Extremely Negative People Become Positive? 1:00:29 Ads 1:01:28 Who Is Elizabeth Smart? 1:03:35 Horrific Events Don't Necessarily Define Who You Are 1:05:23 The Impact of Stress During Pregnancy on Your Child 1:09:03 The Cause of Alzheimer's 1:14:03 The Impact of a Fatty Fish Diet 1:16:12 The Impact of Hope and Grief on the Brain 1:23:55 How Do You Raise the Perfect Brain? 1:30:07 What Are the Non-Obvious Ways to Help Children's Brains? 1:33:57 Ads 1:35:01 Is ADHD Increasing in Our Population? 1:40:32 Daniel Amen's Daughter 1:43:11 Different Types of ADHD 1:46:12 Can You See Love on the Brain? 1:47:46 What Change Would Daniel Like to See in the World? 1:53:20 Mindfulness and Meditation 1:54:45 Ice Baths 1:55:10 Loving Your Job 1:56:17 Breath work 1:56:56 Social Media and Its Effects on the Brain 1:57:07 Hustle Culture 1:57:42 Microplastics 1:58:06 Noise Pollution 1:59:31 Is AI Going to Be Good or Bad for Our Brains? 2:01:46 Are Brains Getting Bigger or Smaller? 2:03:16 What's the Most Important Thing We Didn't Talk About? 2:05:14 Has Scanning Brains Changed Daniel's Belief in God? 2:05:32 The Effects of Religion on the Brain 2:09:21 The LA Fires and Their Impact on the Brain 2:13:00 Guest's Last Question Follow Dr Amen:  Instagram - https://g2ul0.app.link/t3fyeyooNQb  Twitter - https://g2ul0.app.link/UmRfScqoNQb  Podcast - https://g2ul0.app.link/Lfnd1rmoNQb  Amen Clinics - https://g2ul0.app.link/W1oBV9roNQb  BrainMD Supplements - https://g2ul0.app.link/SZLrxBtoNQb  To support Change Your Brain Foundation - https://g2ul0.app.link/Uq3shdvoNQb  You can purchase ‘Raising Mentally Strong Kids: How to Combine the Power of Neuroscience With Love and Logic to Grow Confident, Kind, Responsible, and Resilient Children and Young Adults', here: https://g2ul0.app.link/lavOHXyoNQb Watch the episodes on Youtube - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACEpisodes  My new book! 'The 33 Laws Of Business & Life' is out now - https://g2ul0.app.link/DOACBook  You can purchase the The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards: Second Edition, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  Follow me: https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb Independent research - danielamen.tiiny.co Sponsors: Linkedin Ads - https://www.linkedin.com/DIARY PerfectTed - https://www.perfectted.com with code DIARY40 for 40% off   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Over the last century or so neuroscientists around the world have been uncovering more and more about how our very identities are formed by the different cognitive functions carried out by our brains. And we now know that our identities can even be transformed by brain disorders such as stroke, dementia of head injuries. In this episode, we catch up with neurologist Masud Husain to talk about his latest book – Our Brains, Our Selves, What a Neurologist's Patients Taught Him about the Brain. He takes us through some of the discoveries he has made while treating patients during his long career. We learn how a stroke led to a previously successful, motivated man to suddenly lose interest in all areas of this life, how a previously demure, shy woman began dressing flamboyantly and insulting people in the street thanks to the effects of dementia and a woman suffering from Alzheimer's began to think that there were multiple copies of her husband. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A new book by the Pulitzer Prize finalist Nicholas Carr is always a major event. And today's release of SUPERBLOOM: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart offers a prescient critique of our social media age. As Carr explains, our assumption that more communication leads to better understanding is fundamentally wrong. Instead, he suggests that excessive communication through digital platforms actually tears people apart. Carr's use of the “Superbloom” metaphor refers to an actual 2019 event in Southern California where people flocked to photograph wildflowers for social media, trampling the actual flowers in pursuit of the perfect image. Carr uses this as a metaphor for how we increasingly experience reality through online media rather than directly. Carr challenges the idea that new communication technologies automatically bring people together, noting how previous innovations like the telegraph and telephone came with similar utopian promises that were never fulfilled. He argues that modern smartphones and social media have created an unprecedented environment where we're constantly connected and socializing, which conflicts with how humans evolved to interact in bounded, physical spaces. Rather than offering simple solutions, Carr advocates for more mindful technology use and speculates that future generations might reject constant digital connectivity in favor of more meaningful direct experiences.Nicholas Carr writes about the human consequences of technology. His books, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains and the forthcoming Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart, have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. He has recently been a visiting professor of sociology at Williams College, and earlier in his career he was executive editor of the Harvard Business Review. In 2015, he received the Neil Postman Award for Career Achievement in Public Intellectual Activity from the Media Ecology Association. He writes the Substack newsletter New Cartographies. A New York Times bestseller when it was first published in 2010 and now hailed as “a modern classic,” Carr's The Shallows remains a touchstone for debates on the internet's effects on our thoughts and perceptions. A second edition of The Shallows, updated with a new chapter, was published in 2020. Carr's 2014 book The Glass Cage: Automation and Us, which the New York Review of Books called a “chastening meditation on the human future,” examines the personal and social consequences of our ever growing dependency on computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. His latest book, Utopia Is Creepy, published in 2016, collects his best essays, blog posts, and other writings from the past dozen years. The collection is “by turns wry and revelatory,” wrote Discover. Carr is also the author of two other influential books, The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google (2008), which the Financial Times called “the best read so far about the significance of the shift to cloud computing,” and Does IT Matter? (2004).Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.Keen On is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Nicholas Carr has been amongst the most persistently prescient observers of the digital revolution over the last quarter century. Take, for example, his 2012 essay "The Arc of Innovation Bends Towards Decadence," which, in many ways, foresaw our current technological and social predicament. Carr's thesis was that technological innovation increasingly moves toward fulfilling self-indulgent desires rather than addressing fundamental human needs, following a pattern similar to Maslow's hierarchy of needs. Carr accurately predicted the shift from idealistic views of technology as tools for self-actualization to their current role in feeding narcissism and anxiety. The timing of his essay proved particularly significant, as 2012 marked a crucial turning point when smartphones became dominant and social media reached mass adoption. This period coincided with what social psychologists like Jonathan Haidt identify as the beginning of a sharp rise in anxiety and decline in self-confidence, especially among young people. Carr's insights extend to current debates about AI, where he sees a potentially "decadent" trend of outsourcing fundamental human activities like writing and thinking to machines. He frames this as part of a broader pattern where technology, instead of enhancing human capabilities (in the manner of Steve Jobs' "bicycle for the mind"), increasingly substitutes for them entirely. Most notably, Carr recognized early on that digital technologies, while promising connection and democratization, often trigger "our worst instincts." His analysis helps explain why, despite growing awareness of social media's negative effects, we remain unable to disentangle ourselves from these technologies - a phenomenon he describes as "mis-wanting." Essential stuff, as always, from the great Nick Carr.Nicholas Carr writes about the human consequences of technology. His books, including the Pulitzer Prize finalist The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains and the forthcoming Superbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart, have been translated into more than twenty-five languages. He has recently been a visiting professor of sociology at Williams College, and earlier in his career he was executive editor of the Harvard Business Review. In 2015, he received the Neil Postman Award for Career Achievement in Public Intellectual Activity from the Media Ecology Association. He writes the Substack newsletter New Cartographies. A New York Times bestseller when it was first published in 2010 and now hailed as “a modern classic,” Carr's The Shallows remains a touchstone for debates on the internet's effects on our thoughts and perceptions. A second edition of The Shallows, updated with a new chapter, was published in 2020. Carr's 2014 book The Glass Cage: Automation and Us, which the New York Review of Books called a “chastening meditation on the human future,” examines the personal and social consequences of our ever growing dependency on computers, robots, and artificial intelligence. His latest book, Utopia Is Creepy, published in 2016, collects his best essays, blog posts, and other writings from the past dozen years. The collection is “by turns wry and revelatory,” wrote Discover. Carr is also the author of two other influential books, The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google (2008), which the Financial Times called “the best read so far about the significance of the shift to cloud computing,” and Does IT Matter? (2004).Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe

Welcome to episode #962 of Six Pixels of Separation - The ThinkersOne Podcast. Richard Cytowic is a neurologist, neuropsychologist, and a creative force who brought the enigmatic phenomenon of synesthesia back into scientific discourse after decades of dismissal, earning him international acclaim and cementing his place as a pioneer in neuroscience. Currently a Clinical Professor of Neurology at George Washington University, Richard has authored multiple groundbreaking books, including The Man Who Tasted Shapes, which won The Montaigne Medal, and has been the subject of three BBC documentaries. His work has influenced fields ranging from psychology to the arts, with speaking engagements at prestigious institutions like NASA, the Smithsonian, and the Library of Congress. In our conversation, Richard explored the themes of his latest book, Your Stone Age Brain In The Screen Age - Coping With Digital Distraction And Sensory Overload, an examination of why our prehistoric brains are ill-equipped for the constant bombardment of modern technology. Richard's unique lens - a fusion of neurological insight and storytelling - reveals how our brains, still operating on Stone Age instincts, are no match for the addictive design of our devices. He explains the science behind behaviors many of us dismiss, such as our inability to put down our phones or stop scrolling, linking these behaviors to the brain's limited bandwidth and the mechanics of positive intermittent reinforcement (think slot machines in your pocket). As someone who helped reintroduce synesthesia to mainstream science, Richard also connects these findings to larger societal implications, questioning how technology influences not only our attention but also our ability to interact meaningfully with others. Richard's deep dives into the science of human attention, working memory, and our psychological relationship with technology offer practical wisdom and fascinating insights. If you've ever wondered why it's so hard to put your phone down - or how we can reclaim our focus and connection in the digital age - this is for you. Enjoy the conversation... Running time: 1:02:58. Hello from beautiful Montreal. Listen and subscribe over at Apple Podcasts. Listen and subscribe over at Spotify. Please visit and leave comments on the blog - Six Pixels of Separation. Feel free to connect to me directly on Facebook here: Mitch Joel on Facebook. Check out ThinkersOne. or you can connect on LinkedIn. ...or on Twitter. Here is my conversation with Richard Cytowic. Your Stone Age Brain In The Screen Age - Coping With Digital Distraction And Sensory Overload. The Man Who Tasted Shapes. Synesthesia. Richard's columns for Psychology Today. Follow Richard on X. Follow Richard on LinkedIn. This week's music: David Usher 'St. Lawrence River'. Chapters: (00:00) - Introduction to Synesthesia. (11:46) - The Impact of Screens on Our Brains. (25:14) - Understanding Attention and Energy. (39:45) - Navigating Digital Addiction. (55:50) - The Future of AI and Human Interaction.

Today, Sarah and Beth are following up on some of our conversations from the headlines last week, discussing social media in the context of overconsumption and the many (many) words of the year.TOPICS DISCUSSED: Good News Makes Headlines Social Media, Our Brains, and How We Handle It Outside of Politics: So Many Words of the Year Join our Premium Community on Substack for news, deep dives, and processing all this together. Looking for a gift for the Pantsuit Politics fan in your life? Check out our Pantsuit Politics Fan Gift Guide. Check out our premium community gifting spreadsheet if you want to share the love within our community or add your own name to potentially receive a premium subscription from another listener. Visit our website for complete show notes and episode resources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWatch the video!https://youtu.be/mvEBHUuQn7sIn the News blog post for November 22, 2024:https://www.iphonejd.com/iphone_jd/2024/11/in-the-news754.html00:00 Point One and Done04:01 Misleading Summaries10:20 Photogenic Gripes16:20 AI Image Guardrails23:16 Enhancing Your Dialogue28:30 Still Under-Priced and Over-Delivering39:11 Space Black Friday Deals!45:05 Congrats Billie!46:51 12 Songs for Every Person on Earth50:30 Noting Your Brain52:38 93 Unclosed Browser Tabs54:14 Brett's iTip: Type to Siri via Double-Tap57:54 Jeff's iTip: Try Head Gestures with Your AirPods ProLance Whitney | ZDNet: Update your iPhone, iPad, and Mac now to patch these serious zero-day security flawsLila Shroff | The Atlantic: Apple Lost the Plot on TextingTim Hardwick | MacRumors: iOS 18 Photos App Redesign: Two Months Later, Users Still DividedDavid Sparks | MacSparky: Apple's Image Playground: Safety at the Cost of Utility?Ryan Crhistoffel | 9to5Mac: tvOS 18 added a new Apple TV 4K setting that's been a no-brainer upgradeChance Miller | 9to5Mac: Overcast adds new listening stats and 48-hour undo featuresApple: Shazam hits 100 billion song recognitionsAnn-Marie Alcántara | The Wall Street Journal: When Did Apple's Notes App Become an Extension of Our Brains?iPhone 16 Pro | All Systems Pro | AppleBrett's iTip: Type to Siri via double-tap on bottom of screen (but you can turn this off)Jeff's iTip: Try Head Gestures with AirPods ProSupport the showBrett Burney from http://www.appsinlaw.comJeff Richardson from http://www.iphonejd.com

News From The Point of NO Return: Episode 92 – Report XIV   Welcome to the Event Horizon podcast, where we explore our world's dark and mysterious places, people, and practices. This episode is a Paranormal News show where I discuss the top three paranormal articles for the month. In this episode, we discuss:“Human….Please die”: Chatbot responds with threatening message, November 14, 2024.https://www.aol.com/human-please-die-chatbot-responds-001249154.html  Memory Is Not Confined to Our Brains, Scientists Discover, November 14, 2024.https://www.sciencealert.com/memory-is-not-confined-to-our-brains-scientists-discover Pentagon's UFO report finds over 700 new cases, with 21 the agency could not explain, November 14, 2024.https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/pentagons-ufo-report-finds-700-new-cases-21/story?id=115878401 Support the ShowDid you know you can support the podcast by joining the Spreaker Supporter Club? For as little as $2.00 per month, you can help me grow the show and produce more episodes.  Go to the show page on Spreaker and click on the Supporter Club!  Supporter Club - https://www.spreaker.com/cms/shows/2860481/supporters-club/dashboard CashApp - $mpeter1896Follow Me On Social MediaCome with me and take a walk into the Event Horizon:Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/quantumAIradioTwitter at @EventHo14339589Instagram at @EventHorizon Email at eventhorizon1.618@gmail.com Please join the community and share your thoughts.Follow My Other PodcastsIf you like Event Horizon and are a political junkie, you might like my podcast, "The Mark Peterson Show." Please check it out on Spreaker https://www.spreaker.com/show/the_mark_peterson_show. I just released an episode about the death of Angela Chao, sister-in-law of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.  You might also like my new podcast, "Movie Reviews from the Edge." Check it out at https://www.spreaker.com/show/movie-reviews-from-the-edge. Check out my latest review – Picard: Season One – Luciferin Transhumanism.   Buy My New BookI have a new book!  It is called Career Coaching Xs and Os: How To Master the Game of Career Development.  Transform your career trajectory with insider knowledge and actionable advice, all packed into one game-changing guide.  Get your copy on Amazon at https://a.co/d/f7irTML Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/event-horizon--2860481/support.

Digital technologies have saturated our lives and there is no going back. Given this, it's worth pondering whether and how they are fundamentally reshaping our mind and our relationships. A seminal work that explores these issues is the 2010 book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, by journalist Nicholas Carr. In it, he argues that the internet is “shallowing” our brains, meaning that as we offload cognitive tasks to digital tools, our ability to read linearly, to absorb and immerse ourselves in complex information, is reduced. But more than that, the internet curtails our emotional depth and compassion, diminishing our humanity and rendering us more computer-like, as we process information in short bursts, skim for quick answers, and operate with frenetic attention spans. In Carr's 2014 book The Glass Cage, he discusses how the increasing automation of tasks leads to a decrease in human agency, creativity, and problem solving capability.In this episode, Carr joins us to discuss the neuroplasticity of the brain, the mechanisms by which digital technologies reduce our ability to think deeply, how the failures of electronic medical records illustrate the limitations of technology, what social media does to our relationships, the value of focused, reflective thought in a fast paced world, what we can all do to remain independent of technology, and more.In this episode, you'll hear about: 2:42 - Carr's path to researching and writing about the human consequences of technology5:38 - The central thesis of Carr's 2010 book The Shallows 15:27 - Whether the cognitive impacts of digital technologies are reversible or permanent21:18 - Whether society is better or worse off due to social media and the internet25:38 - How modern technology has changed the medical profession 38:22 - Carr's thesis for his upcoming book Superbloom45:21 - How society can address the loss of focus and empathy that has occurred as a result of social media Nicholas Carr can be found on Twitter/X at @roughtype.Visit our website www.TheDoctorsArt.com where you can find transcripts of all episodes.If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and review our show, available for free on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. If you know of a doctor, patient, or anyone working in health care who would love to explore meaning in medicine with us on the show, feel free to leave a suggestion in the comments or send an email to info@thedoctorsart.com.Copyright The Doctor's Art Podcast 2024

In this episode of The Coach Approach Ministries Podcast, executive director Brian Miller (Cam for short) is joined by president Chad Hall to dive into the intriguing topic of "false synonyms." They explore how commonly confused terms can lead to misunderstanding in coaching, life, and leadership. Key Takeaways: What Are False Synonyms? Chad defines false synonyms as words or concepts we assume are interchangeable but actually have distinct meanings. This confusion can mislead our thinking and actions. Example: Simple vs. Easy A prime example discussed is the distinction between "simple" and "easy." Simple means straightforward, while easy means without effort. Chad shares a personal story of digging a trench as a kid—while the task was simple, it was by no means easy. This distinction is important in coaching. For instance, a time management strategy may be simple to understand but difficult to implement. Our Brains and Pattern Matching Our brains naturally want to categorize and match patterns, but this can lead to false conclusions. As coaches, being aware of this tendency helps us guide clients to deeper awareness and avoid oversimplifications. Category vs. Example Chad explains how words like "influence" can be confused as examples rather than categories. Leadership, for example, involves many forms of influence, with inspiration being just one form. Recognizing these distinctions opens up new possibilities and prevents binary thinking. Coaching is More Than Asking Questions The conversation touches on the broader role of a coach. It's not just about asking questions—coaching involves creating contrast, highlighting distinctions, and evoking new awareness in clients. Success vs. Significance Another false synonym discussed is "success" and "significance." Clients often say they aren't chasing success but instead want significance, yet this distinction may just be a different way to define success. Chad highlights how important it is for coaches to help clients clarify what success looks like for them. Final Thoughts: Brian and Chad emphasize that paying attention to false synonyms allows coaches to avoid confusion and guide clients more effectively. By challenging assumptions and exploring deeper meanings, coaches help clients see clearer paths to their goals. Additional Resources: Read Chad's blog post on "Beware of False Synonyms" [here]. Interested in starting or furthering your coaching journey? Visit CoachApproachMinistries.org. Tune in next week for another episode packed with practical insights for coaches! Subscribe & Connect: Website: CoachApproachMinistries.org LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/coach-approach-ministries Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coach.approach.ministries Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@coachapproachministries7538 Email: info@coachapproachministries.org

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2321: Allowing children to study while distracted by platforms like Facebook may have more damaging consequences than parents realize. Cal Newport argues that this behavior can impair deep focus and long-term academic success, much like how certain behaviors during pregnancy affect development. By creating environments of distraction, parents could be unwittingly rewiring their children's brains, limiting their capacity for concentration in the future. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/06/10/is-allowing-your-child-to-study-while-on-facebook-morally-equivalent-to-drinking-while-pregnant/ Quotes to ponder: "The dopamine system is not something to mess with! I know professors who can't go more than a few minutes in a meeting without checking their inbox." "I just told her if she wanted to not be so stressed she shouldn't be on the computer all the time." "This used to be common sense studying. Now, with smartphones, to truly go disconnected while studying is seen as a foolhardy act of extreme courage." Episode references: The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains: https://www.amazon.com/Shallows-What-Internet-Doing-Brains/dp/0393339750 The Data-Driven Life (NY Times): https://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/magazine/02self-measurement-t.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2321: Allowing children to study while distracted by platforms like Facebook may have more damaging consequences than parents realize. Cal Newport argues that this behavior can impair deep focus and long-term academic success, much like how certain behaviors during pregnancy affect development. By creating environments of distraction, parents could be unwittingly rewiring their children's brains, limiting their capacity for concentration in the future. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://calnewport.com/blog/2010/06/10/is-allowing-your-child-to-study-while-on-facebook-morally-equivalent-to-drinking-while-pregnant/ Quotes to ponder: "The dopamine system is not something to mess with! I know professors who can't go more than a few minutes in a meeting without checking their inbox." "I just told her if she wanted to not be so stressed she shouldn't be on the computer all the time." "This used to be common sense studying. Now, with smartphones, to truly go disconnected while studying is seen as a foolhardy act of extreme courage." Episode references: The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains: https://www.amazon.com/Shallows-What-Internet-Doing-Brains/dp/0393339750 The Data-Driven Life (NY Times): https://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/magazine/02self-measurement-t.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Writer's Voice, we talk with Clayton Page Aldern about The Weight of Nature, his groundbreaking new book on the impacts of climate change on our brains — from PSTD to brain-eating amoebas. Aldern explains how climate-induced stressors are shaping our mental health — harming our judgment, leading to rises in neurodegenerative … Continue reading Clayton Page Aldern: Climate Change Is Messing with Our Brains →

Our Brains, Cancer and Why Uric Acid Matter with guest expert David Perlmutter, MD.Board-Certified Neurologist | NY Times bestselling author of the Grain Brain book seriesYou may not realize this -- but uric acid (something I knew nothing about before my conversations with Dr. Perlmutter) is a something we should know about and care about. Yep, it actually plays a huge role in our health. Beyond that, uric acid is a major player when it comes to metabolic diseases and so much more.Wondered how it affects us? TUNE IN and let's uncover that together!In this episode, you will learn: Role of uric acid in metabolic diseasesHealth consequences of elevated uric acid levels (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, etc.)Five key supplements recommended for healthBenefits of using a continual glucose monitorHealth benefits of time-restricted eatingImpact of uric acid on chronic diseases like Alzheimer'sUric acid as an overlooked metabolic waste productImportance of lowering uric acid levels for health improvementSources of uric acid -- we delve into fructose, alcohol, purinesHistorical increase in uric acid levels and sugar consumptionUric acid's link to death rates and obesityLifestyle-related chronic degenerative conditionsEffects of dietary sodium on uric acid levels and weight gainNatural methods to lower uric acid (tart cherries, vitamin C, quercetin, coffee)Home testing for uric acid levels and its significanceAbout our guest expert: DR. DAVID PERLMUTTER, MD, FACN, ABIHMBoard-Certified Neurologist | NY Times bestselling author of the Grain Brain series of booksDr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author.He serves on the Board of Directors and is a Fellow of the American College of Nutrition.Dr. Perlmutter received his M.D. degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine where he was awarded the Leonard G. Rowntree Research Award. He serves as a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease and has published extensively in peer- reviewed scientific journals including Archives of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and The Journal of Applied Nutrition. In addition, he is a frequent lecturer at symposia sponsored by institutions such as the World Bank and IMF, Columbia University, Scripps Institute, New York University, and Harvard University and serves as an Associate Professor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.Dr. Perlmutter's books have been published in 32 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain, The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Other New York Times bestsellers include Brain Maker, The Grain BrainCookbook, The Grain Brain Whole Life Plan, and Brain Wash, co-written with Austin Perlmutter, M.D. He is the editor of The Microbiome and the Brain authored by top experts in the field and published in December 2019 by CRC Press. His latest New York Times bestselling book, Drop Acid, focuses on the pivotal role of uric acid in metabolic diseases.Links:Where to buy DROP ACID: https://www.drperlmutter.com/books/drop-acid/Facebook:

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Dr. Kat Truitt, a clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist, discusses the importance of understanding and working with our brains to improve mental health. She shares her personal journey of struggling with mental health and how it led her to pursue a career in psychology. Dr. Truitt emphasizes the need to break down barriers and make mental health services accessible to everyone. She explains how our brains can sometimes feel like they are trying to hurt us, but it's actually a survival mechanism gone awry. She also discusses the concept of the brain holding the key to our health and wellness and how we can learn to utilize it. Dr. Truitt highlights the power of psychosensory tools, such as EMDR and mindful touch, in healing trauma and promoting resilience. She encourages individuals to prioritize their brain health and engage in practices that strengthen their mental well-being. 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:22 Understanding the Power of Our Brains 08:10 Creating Space for Change 19:27 Rebuilding Core Values 23:44 Viewing Trauma as a Challenge and Opportunity 28:21 Training and Strengthening the Brain 34:21 Healing Trauma with Psychosensory Tools 47:36 Conclusion and Contact Information Dr. Kate Truitt, an award-winning clinical psychologist and applied neuroscientist, is internationally recognized for her trauma, stress, and resilience expertise. As the founder of the Truitt Institute, she integrates cutting-edge neuroscience into mental health training and seminars. She also leads her clinical team of expert mental health practitioners at Dr. Kate Truitt & Associates. She serves as CEO of both the Amy Research  Foundation and the Trauma Counseling Center of Los Angeles.  As a member of the Goldie Hawn Foundation's MindUP Scientific Advisory Committee as well as an expert contributor to the Kevin Love Fund and the Girl Scouts of America, Dr.  Truitt passionately advocates for mental health literacy and empowerment globally.  With an impressive social media following of over 140,000 and a combined viewer and readership of over 10 million, she regularly shares valuable mental health insights.  Her voice in the mental health arena extends to her role as a sought-after speaker and expert in media, including features on BBC and Today. Dr. Truitt has delivered keynotes and training at prestigious platforms like the United Nations and the United States  Department of Defense. As the author of Healing in Your Hands: Self-Havening Exercises  to Harness Neuroplasticity, Heal Traumatic Stress, and Build Resilience and Keep  Breathing, she is dedicated to advancing the treatment of trauma and stress disorders,  making significant strides in destigmatizing mental health and fostering resilience worldwide. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thedudetherapist/support

Feeling tethered to your screens? Doomscrolling much? Have you gotten that little message from your phone, ratting you out, informing you that "you spent an average of XX hours and xx minutes daily of screen time"?? Do you wish you could set some better boundaries with tech/social media/screens in general? Let's face it, our devices are here to stay. How can we make them work FOR US, instead of distracting us from the personal connections we need? How are we supposed to "multitask"?? Is the human brain even capable of such a feat?? Cue our expert in human-computer interaction (HCI), Gloria Mark, PhD! WE ARE SO FORTUNATE to be able to pick her brain about how to make OUR BRAINS better at prioritizing our precious mental currency: OUR ATTENTION. Dr. Mark is the author of Attention Span and Multitasking in the Digital Age, the Chancellor's Professor of Informatics at UC Irvine, and has published over 200 papers in top academic journals, and appeared in scores of platforms, including the New York Times, BBC, NPR, the Atlantic, and recently on Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard (check it out, the episode is GREAT!) We are aware that we likely outkicked our coverage, and are SO HAPPY to share Dr. Mark's expertise with y'all. Strap in, pay attention, this is a can't-miss episode, friends! :) Topics in this episode include: The MYTH of multitasking. What is "distraction cost'? How attempting to "multitask" affects our brains and bodies (hint: stress!) Is it really the "notifications" on our phones that are distracting us, or is it something else? Are we really "victims of the algorithm" when it comes to social media? How can being "information rich" make us "attention poor"? How can we be aware of our "urges" to check our phones/email/computer and become more intentional in our use of devices? Learn more about Dr. Mark's work at her website. Her latest book, Attention Span, is available nationwide wherever books are sold! Learn more about her book here. Your Doctor Friends have some BIG THINGS in the works for "refreshing" the pod, and how we deliver meaningful, usable, valid health education to YOU, our dear friends! You'll be hearing some "upcycled" episodes this summer while we work on implementing these changes, and we will be back in full force in the next month or so with a brand new haircut ;) Thanks for tuning in, friends! Please sign up for our “PULSE CHECK” monthly newsletter! Signup is easy, right on our website, and we PROMISE not to spam you. We just want to send you monthly cool articles, videos, and thoughts :)  For more episodes, limited edition merch, to send us direct messages, and more, follow this link!  Connect with us: Website: https://yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com/ Email us at yourdoctorfriendspodcast@gmail.com @your_doctor_friends on  Instagram - Send/DM us a voice memo or question and we might play it/answer it on the show! @yourdoctorfriendspodcast1013 on YouTube @JeremyAllandMD on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X @JuliaBrueneMD on Instagram

This week we speak to Nicholas Carr, an esteemed American journalist and author known for his profound insights into technology, business, and culture. Nicholas Carr's acclaimed book, The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains, was a finalist for the 2011 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction, cementing his reputation as a leading thinker on the cognitive and societal impacts of digital technology.Throughout the episode, Nicholas shares his expert perspective on how the internet and digital technologies are reshaping our brains, behaviors, and societies. The conversation delves deep into the implications of our increasing reliance on digital media and how it affects our attention spans, memory, and overall cognitive function.Main Topics Covered:* The Impact of the Internet on Cognitive Function: Nicholas discusses the central thesis of The Shallows, exploring how the internet is changing the way we think, read, and process information.* Attention and Memory in the Digital Age: An analysis of how constant connectivity and information overload are impacting our ability to focus and retain information.* The Role of Social Media: Insights into how social media platforms are designed to capture and hold our attention, and the psychological effects of this on individuals and society.* Digital Minimalism: Practical advice on how to manage digital consumption to preserve mental well-being and cognitive health.* Future Trends in Technology: Predictions and reflections on the future trajectory of digital technologies and their potential long-term effects on humanity.Nicholas Carr's deep understanding of the intersection between technology and human cognition provides a thought-provoking discussion that challenges listeners to reflect on their own digital habits and consider the broader societal implications of our evolving relationship with technology. Tune in to this episode for an enlightening conversation that bridges the gap between technological advancements and their profound effects on our minds and lives.Lots of love,Dave & Steve xDISCOUNT CODES & SPONSORS:Namawell Juicers are AMAZING! They have absolutely revolutionised the juicing game. We have an exclusive 10% Enter the code HAPPYPEAR10LINK: https://namawell.com/collections/juicers/products/nama-j2-cold-press-juicer?ref=thehappypearVIVOBAREFOOT: Vivobarefoot Footwear have given our listeners an exclusive 2O% discount and if you buy now you also get free access to their incredible course showcasing some of the biggest names in the health and wellness space.Enter the code HAPPYPEAR2OLINK: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/uk/the-happy-pearTHE HAPPY PEAR RECIPE CLUB - Blending health and happiness through a range of over 500 delicious plant-based recipes. LINK: https://eu1.hubs.ly/H06JvgK0Sign up to our Newsletter, for updates on our latest recipes, events and news. LINK: https://share-eu1.hsforms.com/1hKXaawjoQOONmJe4EXkCdwf92pyProduced by Sean Cahill & Sara Fawsitt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In which Dan discusses the nature of technology with Dan Krutka, an associate professor at the University of North Texas, a prolific academic writer, and one of the founders of Civics of Technology, a project and online community founded on something Dan calls technoskepticism.  Whether you're an educator or just someone who enjoys thinking about how technology impacts our lives, this conversation is for you. After exploring the question of phones in schools, Dan and Dan unpack technoskepticism and why and how we (and our students) can think more deeply about our interaction with technology.Mentioned:Civics of Technology"What Relationships Do We Want with Technology?", Harvard Educational Review by Pleasants, Krutka, Nichols"Anti-Social Media: Teaching Slow Responses to Fast Media", Social Education by KrutkaThe Anxious Generation by Jonathan HaidtThe Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas CarrFrankenstein by Mary ShelleyThe works of Ruha BenjaminA World Without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload by Cal NewportThe Social DilemmaMusic by Lights in LA

Tune in to a fascinating conversation where host Cameron Cole interviews author Samuel James about his new book, Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online Age. You'll want to hear his discussion of "content vs. form"; "software vs. hardware," prompting us to ask the question: how is the technology itself- not just the content we view- shaping our loves, our views of what life should be like?"The internet is a major secular liturgy."Resources:Digital Liturgies: Rediscovering Christian Wisdom in an Online AgeYou Are What You Love by James K.A. SmithThe Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains by Nicholas CarrYou're Only Human: How Your Limits Reflect God's Design and Why That's Good News by Kelly KapicThe Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in Your Boundaries by Sara HagertyJoin us for Rooted 2024 in Dallas, October 24-26!  Follow us @rootedministry!

What Happens in Our Brains and Bodies When We Suffer?(Be sure to check out part 1 of this talk, on the Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast earlier today!)A look at the neurobiology of suffering, and where to find hope again when life hurts. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The Spiritual Brain Surgery Podcast is now live everywhere! Please consider listening and subscribing by clicking one of the links below!Spiritual Brain Surgery on AppleSpiritual Brain Surgery on SpotifySpiritual Brain Surgery with TranscriptLeave a voicemail with your question or comment!Five Ways You Can Support this show:Pray for us!Subscribe, like, and share it with your friends! (We even have a YouTube channel!)Leave reviews and comments wherever you listen to podcasts!You can become a paid partner of the podcast and get special bonus episodes and lots more content by clicking here. Visit one of our affiliate partners and consider using their products (we use them every day):Support and boost your immune system with Armra! Use DRLEEWARREN code at checkout for a discount!Improve your gut health, immune system, and protect your brain with Pique!Other Helpful Links:Click here to access the Hope Is the First Dose playlist of hopeful, healing songs!Be sure to check out my new book, Hope Is the First Dose!Here's a free 5-day Bible study on YouVersion/BibleApp based on my new book!Sign up for my weekly Self-Brain Surgery Newsletter here!All recent episodes with transcripts are available here! (00:02) - Introduction to Part Two of Self-Brain Surgery (01:47) - The Intersection of Neuroscience, Faith, and Life Transformation (02:35) - Introduction: The Neurobiology of Suffering (04:09) - Balancing Suffering and Abundance in Life (11:24) - The perception of pain and its value in life (15:16) - Neuroplasticity and the development of chronic pain syndrome (20:16) - Neuroplasticity and the development of hyperalgesia (29:55) - Deceptive Thoughts: The Truth and Relabeling (31:36) - Reframing Pain for Personal Growth (33:15) - Using Neuroplasticity for Personal Transformation (34:46) - Hope is the First Dose: Recovering from Trauma and Tragedy

Doodling – it is just something people do, particularly when listening to a boring speaker. While people often think of it as a distraction, doodling can actually help your memory. Listen as I begin this episode by explaining how that works. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/02/090226210039.htm The Internet is messing with your mind according to Nicholas Carr. He took a close look at the research on this for his book The Shallows: What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains (https://amzn.to/2VasqO6) ( by the way, his work on this made him a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize). Listen as Nicholas makes the case that always being connected and available online takes a toll. Sure the Internet makes life convenient and offers other conveniences, there is a price we all pay that you may not realize. Being a bit weird may actually be one of your greatest strengths. In fact, your weirdness can propel your personal and professional success according to Chris Williamson who gave a TED Talk on Embracing Your Weirdness (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Murw1YnFfiw&t=205s). He joins me to explain just how unique you really are and what you can do for yourself and the world by expressing it. Chris is also the host of the podcast Modern Wisdom (https://apple.co/2MNqIgw) Everyone's life is full of problems. While you may not know what problems lie ahead, you can be sure they are there waiting out there somewhere. Listen to hear some interesting advice that will help you better handle those troubles and crises when they do show up. And they will show up. Source: Brain Tracy author of Crunch Point (https://amzn.to/3zJaGs0) PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS! Indeed is the hiring platform where you can Attract, Interview, and Hire all in one place! Start hiring NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at https://Indeed.com/SOMETHING Offer good for a limited time. Discover Credit Cards do something pretty awesome. At the end of your first year, they automatically double all the cash back you've earned! See terms and check it out for yourself at https://Discover.com/match U.S. Cellular knows how important your kid's relationship with technology is, so they've made it their mission to help them establish good digital habits early on! That's why they've partnered with Screen Sanity, a non-profit dedicated to helping kids navigate the digital landscape. For a smarter start to the school year, U.S. Cellular is offering a free basic phone on new eligible lines, providing an alternative to a smartphone for children. Visit https://USCellular.com/BuiltForUS ! We really like the Freakonomics Radio podcast! Check it out at https://freakonomics.com/podcasts OR search for it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices