Podcasts about Prefrontal cortex

The Architecture of Inaction: Why Your Brain Sabotages Your DreamsHave you ever wondered why you can visualize a perfect future in vivid detail, yet find yourself unable to take even the smallest step toward it? In this deep-dive video, we explore the frustrating paradox of the "Dreamer's Paralysis." We reveal that your inability to act isn't a sign of laziness or a lack of intelligence; rather, it is a sophisticated survival mechanism triggered by your own brain. We break down the neurobiology of the Prefrontal Cortex versus the Amygdala, explaining how your mind prioritizes immediate safety over long-term fulfillment, effectively trapping you in a cycle of "safe" imagination.

大家都知道，听爵士乐和研究爵士乐是我的一大爱好之一。在有了女儿之后，琢磨女儿的教育问题也成了我的另一大爱好。而如今，我将两个爱好结合在一起，借助AI（ChatGPT 和 Gemini），发展出了一套爵士乐育儿指南。这是据我所知，全国，乃至全世界，第一份爵士乐育儿指南，敬请收听。节目最后 Tutti 跟女儿一起跳舞的视频可在小红书搜索 Tutti 并关注。今年十一假期，Why for Jazz 联合 SEAIC 法国中欧艺术创新中心发起了一个针对巴黎和波尔多的法国旅行团。我将与建筑艺术学者，我的太太 Tutti 联合带队，深入法国，开启一趟沉浸式的以爵士乐，建筑，红酒和文化学习交流为主线的全景之旅。旅行团即可开始报名，计划招募15位同行者。有兴趣的朋友可以点击上面链接，或直接添加下面二维码进行咨询。期待十一相见。扫码开启法国之旅Playlist of the Show:[23:09] What'd I Say - Ray Charles[26:30] Early Summer - Ryo Fukui[28:52] Hymn to Freedom - Oscar PetersonAI建议的爵士乐育儿歌单（20月龄-36月龄）20个月：高保真钢琴触键（物理建模期） ● 曲目： Midnight Sugar (山本刚), C-Jam Blues (Red Garland), Linus and Lucy (Vince Guaraldi), Bag's Groove (MJQ) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 20个月的孩子，内耳耳蜗的**音调映射（Tonotopic map）**正在进行最后的物理微调。山本刚这类钢琴录音拥有极高的“瞬态响应（Transients）”，每一个音符的起始极其清晰。这种“干净”的声音信号能最大程度减少听觉系统解码的噪音，帮助大脑建立“钢琴”这种复杂音色的高质量统计模型。 ○ 发展心理学： 此时孩子处于感知运动阶段的尾声，通过“敲击”产生的声音最能吸引其注意力。钢琴的打击乐属性最能引起这种因果关系的共鸣。21个月：行走贝斯与前庭系统平衡 ● 曲目： 1. Work Song (Nat Adderley) 2. Killer Joe (Benny Golson) 3. Blues in the Closet (Bud Powell) 4. Strollin' (Horace Silver) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 这一组曲目强调 Walking Bass（行走贝斯）。稳定的、如同心跳般的低音提琴拨奏（Quarter-note pulse）能直接激活基底神经节，这是人类处理节奏与运动控制的核心。 ○ 发育心理学： 21个月的孩子正处于走路重心从摇晃趋向平稳的阶段。这种稳定的低频驱动能与她的身体运动产生神经夹带（Entrainment），通过前庭系统感知重力与节奏的重合，建立起最早的“摇摆感（Swing Feeling）”。22个月：硬波普（Hard Bop）与社交对话逻辑 ● 曲目： 1. Moanin' (Art Blakey) 2. Song for My Father (Horace Silver) 3. The Sidewinder (Lee Morgan) 4. Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock) 5. What'd I Say (Ray Charles) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 此时孩子正经历语言词汇量的激增，**布罗卡区（Broca's area）**极度活跃。这些曲目中经典的 Call & Response（呼唤与回应） 结构，完美契合了大脑对社交性沟通的生理渴望。 ○ 发育心理学： 此时孩子开始理解“轮流”的概念。通过这种音乐结构，她在无意识中练习了沟通的节奏感，激活了镜像神经元系统，这不仅是音乐启蒙，更是共情能力的早期培养。23个月：Jazz Hip Hop 与持续注意力的构建 ● 曲目： 1. Aruarian Dance (Nujabes) 2. Luv(sic) Part 3 (Nujabes) 3. Waltz for Life Will Born (Uyama Hiroto) 4. Feather (Nujabes) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 稳定的 Loop（循环）能给大脑提供极强的“神经安全性”。当背景节奏是高度可预测的，而上层的钢琴即兴是流动的，这能训练**前额叶皮层（Prefrontal Cortex）**在稳定的背景中提取细微的变化信号。 ○ 发育心理学： 这个阶段孩子开始能进行较长时间的专注游戏。高质量的循环乐句能降低皮质醇水平，延长其**深度探索（Deep Play）**的时间窗口。24个月：奇数拍与认知弹性（两岁里程碑） ● 曲目： 1. Take Five (Dave Brubeck) 2. Unsquare Dance (Dave Brubeck) 3. Blue Rondo à la Turk (Dave Brubeck) 4. Eleven Four (Paul Desmond) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 两岁是突触剪枝（Synaptic Pruning）剧烈发生的节点。如果此时只听 4/4 拍，大脑会认定 5/4 或 9/8 为“不可理解信号”。输入奇数拍是为了保持神经系统的认知弹性（Cognitive Flexibility），训练大脑在不对称中寻找更高阶的数学规律。 ○ 发育心理学： 此阶段孩子自我意识觉醒（Terrible Twos），非对称的节奏正好契合了这种不安分的探索精神，帮助她建立对“不平衡”的心理包容力。第二阶段：和声色彩与审美拓宽（25m - 30m）核心目标： 引入复杂和弦（9, 11, 13音），在听觉皮层建立高维度的“美学坐标系”。25个月：三拍子的流体感知（空间感知进阶） ● 曲目： 1. Waltz for Debby (Bill Evans) 2. Bluesette (Toots Thielemans) 3. Alice in Wonderland (Bill Evans) 4. Up with the Lark (Bill Evans) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 三拍子会强烈刺激小脑的前庭系统。Bill Evans 的“无根音和弦（Rootless Voicings）”让声音听起来是“悬浮”的。根据 Robert Zatorre 的研究，这种高级和声能精细化音调映射（Tonotopic map），训练大脑不依赖低音根音去寻找调性中心。 ○ 发育心理学： 3/4 拍的圆舞曲感能带给孩子优雅、流动的感官体验，有助于精细动作的优雅化发育。26个月：Bossa Nova 与多线信号处理 ● 曲目： 1. The Girl from Ipanema (Stan Getz) 2. Wave (Antônio Carlos Jobim) 3. Desafinado (Stan Getz) 4. Corcovado (Cannonball Adderley) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： Bossa Nova 的底层节奏是平直的八分音符，而上层爵士和弦极其复杂。这种矛盾感要求大脑进行听觉场景解构（Auditory Scene Analysis）。 ○ 发育心理学： 这种轻松的氛围是训练情绪调节（Emotional Regulation）的绝佳工具。在神经科学上，它能激活边缘系统中的愉悦中枢而不产生过度亢奋。27个月：调式爵士（Modal Jazz）与深度观察 ● 曲目： 1. So What (Miles Davis) 2. Maiden Voyage (Herbie Hancock) 3. Little Sunflower (Freddie Hubbard) 4. Flamenco Sketches (Miles Davis) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 调式爵士和弦变化极慢。根据 Bregman 的理论，这种“低变化率”会迫使大脑将注意力转向**音色（Timbre）**的微观纹理。 ○ 发育心理学： 培养“静谧感”。这种音乐能训练孩子在无外部剧烈刺激的环境中进行内在的深度观察，是建立长时注意力的基石。28个月：冷爵士（Cool Jazz）与边缘系统开发 ● 曲目： 1. My Funny Valentine (Chet Baker) 2. You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To (Art Pepper) 3. Autumn Leaves (Cannonball) 4. Django (MJQ) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 略带忧郁、克制的音色能激活**边缘系统（Limbic system）**中的杏仁核与海马体连接。研究表明，幼儿能感知到音乐中的哀伤情绪，这能丰富其大脑的情感皮层。 ○ 发育心理学： 28个月的孩子开始萌发初级共情。通过理解音乐中的“忧郁”，她在学习处理复杂的人类情感。29个月：Bebop 与神经放电频率挑战 ● 曲目： 1. Scrapple from the Apple (Charlie Parker) 2. A Night in Tunisia (Dizzy Gillespie) 3. Donna Lee (Charlie Parker) 4. Salt Peanuts (Dizzy Gillespie) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 极速音阶挑战了听觉神经元的放电频率（Firing Rate）。这是一种神经层面的“高强度间歇训练（HIIT）”，旨在提高大脑对高密度信息的即时处理带宽。 ○ 发育心理学： Bebop 的多变与灵动契合了孩子此时精力旺盛、喜欢探索事物边界的行为逻辑。30个月：日本爵士 - 叙事建模（情感深度期） ● 曲目： 1. Early Summer (Ryo Fukui) 2. Scenery (Ryo Fukui) 3. Blow Up (Isao Suzuki) 4. Girl Talk (Tsuyoshi Yamamoto) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： J-Jazz 具有独特的旋律线条。30个月的孩子正致力于将碎片化的信息拼凑成故事，此时大脑的**默认模式网络（DMN）**开始在音乐欣赏中起作用。 ○ 发育心理学： 建立文化认同感。通过这些具有东方美学色彩的爵士乐，她在潜意识中完成了一种审美的文化建构。第三阶段：结构解构与即兴逻辑（31m - 36m）核心目标： 识别主题与变奏的边界，培养长时记忆与宏观思维构架。31个月：人声爵士与语言-音乐桥梁 ● 曲目： 1. L-O-V-E (Nat King Cole) 2. Cheek to Cheek (Fitzgerald & Armstrong) 3. Fly Me to the Moon (Sinatra) 4. How High the Moon (Ella Fitzgerald) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： SSIR 假说（Shared Syntactic Integration Resource）指出，语言与音乐共享神经资源。此时利用人声爵士独特的韵律感（Prosody），可以极大地加速她对词汇节拍的内化。 ○ 发育心理学： 模仿是此阶段的核心。Scat（拟声唱法）能锻炼她口腔肌肉的精细化控制，对发音清晰度有显著提升作用。32个月：工作记忆与“主题追踪” ● 曲目： 1. St. Thomas (Sonny Rollins) 2. Moritat (Sonny Rollins) 3. Cantaloop (Us3) 4. Mercy, Mercy, Mercy (Cannonball) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 训练工作记忆（Working Memory）。大脑需要记住开头的“主题（Hook）”，并在复杂的即兴独奏中，保持对这个逻辑原点的潜意识追踪。 ○ 发育心理学： 训练解决问题的策略——在复杂变幻的环境中寻找“恒定点”。33个月：拉丁爵士（Latin Jazz）与听觉分流 ● 曲目： 1. Mambo Inn (George Shearing) 2. Manteca (Dizzy Gillespie) 3. Afro Blue (Mongo Santamaría) 4. Tequila (Wes Montgomery) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 拉丁爵士包含大量的多声部打击乐。根据 Bregman 的理论，这要求大脑完成最高难度的流提取（Stream Segregation）。 ○ 发育心理学： 狂欢节般的节奏能释放孩子的压力，增强其在运动中的爆发力与协调性。34个月：现代融合（Fusion）与认知弹性 ● 曲目： 1. Spain (Chick Corea) 2. Birdland (Weather Report) 3. Chameleon (Herbie Hancock) 4. 500 Miles High (Chick Corea) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 引入非自然音色（合成器）。大脑需要重新识别这些信号，刺激腹侧注意网络（Ventral Attention Network）。 ○ 发育心理学： 培养对新奇事物的包容度，不让其听觉审美固化在单一的木质乐器上。35个月：极限和声（Coltrane Changes）算法建模 ● 曲目： 1. Giant Steps (John Coltrane) 2. Naima (John Coltrane) 3. Speak No Evil (Wayne Shorter) 4. Round Midnight (Thelonious Monk) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： Coltrane Changes 是爵士乐中最复杂的数学矩阵。此时输入这种极限逻辑，就像是在给计算机预装最强的算法底座，挑战其处理信息的深度。 ○ 发育心理学： 训练对“高张力”的承受力。在极度复杂的声音中寻找内在平衡，是培养未来演奏家“大将之风”的必经之路。36个月：自由即兴与全球脑连接（启蒙圆满） ● 曲目： 1. Rhapsody in Blue (Gershwin) 2. Hymn to Freedom (Oscar Peterson) 3. The Köln Concert (Keith Jarrett) 4. My Favorite Things (Coltrane 1961) ● 深度分析： ○ 脑神经科学： 激活默认模式网络（DMN）。这种长篇幅、大跨度的自由即兴曲目，能让大脑在不同脑区间建立长程连接，实现想象力与自我意识的统一。 ○ 发育心理学： 此时她已经拥有了一套完整的“爵士底层操作系统”。无论以后学不学琴，这套系统都将成为她认知世界、理解“自由”的底色。

This episode is sponsored by Deel.Hire, manage and pay – anyone, anywhere: https://www.deel.com/nickdayhr/ In this episode of @thehrldpodcast Nick Day is joined by Britain Stelly, founder of Creature Courage and one of the UK's leading experts in phobia therapy and fear transformation, featured on Good Morning Britain, Sky News, BBC Radio 2, and ITV. With over a decade of experience helping thousands of people break free from deep-rooted fears, Britain is now bringing that proven science directly into the workplace.Britain brings a rare combination of exotic animal husbandry, clinical anxiety coaching, and over a decade of live exposure therapy into the world of leadership and organisational development. Together, Nick and Britain explore why fear is the most underrated and underdiagnosed cost inside organisations today, and why the gap between a good team and a high-performing one almost always comes down to the fears nobody is talking about.This conversation unpacks what it truly means to overcome fear from the inside out. Nick and Britain discuss why avoidance never makes fear smaller, only louder, how the caveman brain is quietly sabotaging your team's decisions and conversations every single day, and why exposure therapy creates lasting transformation that no lecture, workshop, or wellbeing initiative ever could. They explore why psychological safety cannot be built on comfort alone, why the most effective leaders are the ones willing to face fear openly, and how a single shared experience of courage can transform the culture of an entire team.They also explore the neuroscience behind why you cannot think your way out of fear, why the amygdala and prefrontal cortex must be shown rather than told, and how Britain's Reject, Reframe, Replace technique gives individuals a practical tool to interrupt anxiety at the thought level. The discussion highlights why imposter syndrome is just fear wearing a professional disguise, why failure is a primitive survival instinct that modern leaders must learn to override, and how vulnerability in leadership is not a weakness but the most respected quality a leader can possess.In a world where anxiety is at an all-time high and teams are growing more disengaged, this episode examines why fear transformation may be the most important investment HR and L&D leaders can make in 2026, and how organizations that build cultures of courage will outperform those that simply manage comfort.A must-listen for HR leaders, L&D professionals, and anyone ready to stop letting fear make their decisions for them and start building the kind of courage that moves teams, careers, and organizations forward.Enjoyed this? Check out our sister podcast @thepayrollpodcast for more great content! Connect with Britain Stelly & Creature Courage:

Broadcast from KSQD, Santa Cruz on 4-16-2026: Dr. Dawn opens with a follow-up from an email from Maryland about a friend in Switzerland, who has ongoing neurological and gastrointestinal symptoms. She reviews the earlier effort to connect him with functional-medicine resources in Switzerland, then focuses on a new observation that the patient may have had multiple parasitic infections during travel in Europe. Dawn agrees that this may have left a major gap in the workup and says that, in puzzling neurologic cases, a sleep-deprived EEG can sometimes reveal a “fingerprint” of brain-based dysfunction even if the patient is not actively having symptoms during the test. Dr. Dawn says that for people over 60 who have never had a heart attack or stroke, daily baby aspirin is no longer considered a good routine preventive measure because the bleeding risks, especially gastrointestinal bleeding, can outweigh the cardiovascular benefit. She makes the distinction that aspirin may still make sense for secondary prevention in people who already have established cardiovascular disease. She next reviews several medications that she thinks many older adults should reconsider. She explains that phenylephrine, which replaced easier access to pseudoephedrine in many cold remedies, has been found to work no better than placebo . She also says Colace is not very effective, and she strongly advises older adults to avoid Benadryl because it accumulates with age, increases fall risk, and may be associated with cognitive decline. She adds that beta blockers are no longer preferred first-line treatment for uncomplicated hypertension in many older patients, and that medications targeting the angiotensin pathway are generally favored instead. Dr. Dawn introduces Mira Achilles in the studio, describing her as her excellent administrative assistant. Mira explains that she gathered health questions from peers from her college world. Mira asks what best supports focus for someone with ADHD working at a desk job. Dr. Dawn says the two evidence-based pillars are cognitive behavioral therapy and exercise. She walks through practical strategies including using calendars, reminders, index cards, and to-do lists; sorting tasks by urgency and importance; breaking large projects into smaller steps; creating small reward loops by checking off progress; and deliberately reducing distractions in the work environment.. She emphasizes that movement and exercise improve attention and executive function, and that ADHD management often improves when sleep timing is stabilized. Another of Mira's peers asks whether women should avoid very cold showers or ice baths during the luteal phase or around menstruation. Dr. Dawn says the answer is not absolute, but she cautions that cold exposure can hit women differently depending on hormonal state. She notes that the luteal phase may make vasoconstriction and cold sensitivity more pronounced, and she raises concerns about the physiologic stress of cold immersion, including possible adverse effects on circulation and rewarming. Her overall tone is cautious rather than enthusiastic, especially for people who are already prone to feeling chilled or reactive. Another contributor asks why some people faint when seeing needles, blood, or medical procedures. Dr. Dawn explains the vasovagal response: a reflex in which blood pressure and heart rate suddenly drop, reducing blood flow to the brain. She offers simple countermeasures such as crossing the legs, tightening muscles, squatting, or using hand-grip tension to help push blood back toward the brain and prevent passing out. Dr. Dawn closes by asking whether cortisol is a “good” or a “bad” hormone. Dr. She answers that cortisol is essential: it helps regulate daily rhythms, energy balance, and the broader hormonal system, so it is not something to think of as inherently harmful. At the same time, she says problems arise when cortisol is chronically dysregulated or excessive, so the goal is to maintain a healthy rhythm and avoid overwhelming the adrenal system. Please go to KSQD.org and donate to support Ask Dr. Dawn on KSQD.

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-sized bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about Hard. This word may be deciding how your brain approaches a new habit or behavior. You have probably said it a hundred times that something is just too hard. What if the word itself is the thing standing in your way? Instead, swap ‘this is hard' for ‘this is a challenge'. Is that any better? Jenn breaks down the surprising brain science behind the words we use every day and why some words send us straight into avoidance mode before we even get started. Could one simple word-sway actually rewire your brain and make change feel possible? The answer might surprise you. Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday. Have an idea for a nutrition nugget? Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/ RESOURCES:Become a Happy Healthy Hub MemberJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries InstagramGoing Against the TextbookKEYWORDS: Jenn Trepeck, Nutrition Nugget, Salad With A Side Of Fries, Health Tips, Wellness Tips, Habit Formation, Behavior Change, Language Reframing, Brain Chemistry, Neuroscience, Healthy Habits, Mindset Shift, Dopamine, Amygdala, Prefrontal Cortex, Neuroplasticity, Stress Response, Mental Fatigue, Motivation, Avoidance Behavior, Fight Or Flight, Cortisol, Adrenaline, Executive Function, Self Control, Problem Solving, Delayed Gratification, Neural Pathways, Brain Function, Emotional Regulation, Coping Mechanisms, Food Habits, Movement Habits, Gym Motivation, Health Coaching, Lifestyle Change, Wellness Mindset, Growth Mindset, Anterior Mid Cingulate Cortex, Glutamate, Stress Reduction, Habit Stacking, Behavior Psychology, Word Choice, Cognitive Reframing, Health And Wellness, How To Reframe Hard Tasks For Better Habits, Using Language To Change Brain Chemistry For Health

A collection of articles published in JNeurosci highlights some of the debates in the field about the details of the computational properties of the prefrontal cortex. Two editors for this special collection, Nandakumar Narayanan and Erin Rich, discuss the role of prefrontal cortex in cognition and behavior. Read through this special collection of articles published in Vol. 45, Issue 37 on Sep. 10, 2025. Find our upcoming webinar schedule here. With special guests: Nandakumar Narayanan and Erin Rich On Neuro Current, we delve into the stories and conversations surrounding research published in the journals of the Society for Neuroscience. Through its publications, JNeurosci, eNeuro, and the History of Neuroscience in Autobiography, SfN promotes discussion, debate, and reflection on the nature of scientific discovery, to advance the understanding of the brain and the nervous system.    Find out more about SfN and connect with us on BlueSky, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn. 

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The Western perspective on the mind, in relation to yoga, explores human nature, suffering, and consciousness leading to self-realisation. It highlights the Kleshas, sources of suffering: Avidya (ignorance), Asmita (ego), Raga (attachment to pleasure), Dvesa (aversion to pain), and Abhinivesha (fear of loss). The brain's role in this suffering is key, with three primary systems at play: the Prefrontal Cortex, Limbic System, and Fronto-Limbic System. The Prefrontal Cortex (CEO) makes conscious decisions, while the Limbic System governs emotions, fear, and memories. The Fronto-Limbic system governs habits and desires, like the Dorsal Striatum (routine-loving) and Nucleus Accumbens (pleasure-seeking). In yoga, we notice how these systems react during practice... seeking comfort, attachment, or resistance. Through Tapas (discipline), Svadhyaya (self-study), and Ishvara Pranidhana (surrender), we reduce Kleshas. Yoga helps recognise suffering, cultivate awareness, and align body-mind towards non-judgment, compassion, and intentional change.To read more and to practice with Zephyr Wildman, click here. To support Zephyr Yoga Podcast, donate here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of SHE MD, Mary Alice Haney and Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi sit down with Dr. Steven Storage to unpack one of the most common mental health misdiagnoses affecting women today: ADHD being mistaken for anxiety or depression. Dr. Storage explains why ADHD is often overlooked in girls and women, and how many patients spend years being treated for anxiety before discovering the real cause of their symptoms.The conversation explores how ADHD can present differently in women, including emotional overwhelm, chronic stress, brain fog, and difficulty focusing. Dr. Storage also discusses the role of brain imaging in ADHD diagnosis and how different brain patterns may require different treatment approaches, highlighting why traditional symptom checklists often miss the full picture.They also discuss how hormonal changes, especially during perimenopause, can intensify ADHD symptoms, which is why many women first seek answers later in life. This episode sheds light on the importance of accurate diagnosis and brain-based approaches to better support women navigating ADHD.Subscribe to SHE MD Podcast for expert tips on PCOS, endometriosis, fertility, hormonal balance, mental health, and more. Share with friends and visit SHE MD website and Ovii for research-backed resources, holistic health strategies, and expert guidance on women's health and well-being.SponsorsPremier Protein: Find your favorite flavor at PremierProtein.com or at Amazon, Walmart, and other major retailers. R+Co: Visit randco.com and use code SheMD20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase. Use code SheMD20 for 20% off your first orderButcherBox: As an exclusive offer, new listeners can get their choice between organic ground beef, chicken breast or ground Tucker in every box for a year, PLUS $20 off when you go to ButcherBox.com/SHEMDPique Tea: Redefine your standard of health. Secure 20% off your order and begin your intentional wellness journey today at Piquelife.com/shemd. Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to hibobbie.com - to the formula trusted by parents and loved by their babies - 700k and counting. Myriad: List GetMyRisk.com to learn more about hereditary cancer testing and how you can use Myriad's virtual care option for fast, at-home testing - no office visit required. What You'll LearnWhy ADHD is so often misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression in womenThe key differences between ADHD and anxiety symptomsWhy many women are diagnosed with ADHD later in lifeHow hormonal shifts like perimenopause can worsen ADHD symptomsHow brain imaging may help identify different types of ADHDKey Timestamps(0:00) Introduction to SHE MD(03:09) What ADHD Actually Is (And Why the Name Is Misleading)(07:05) ADHD in Women: Why It's Often Missed or Misdiagnosed(11:35) The ADHD Brain Explained: Dopamine & the Prefrontal Cortex(18:08) ADHD Medications: Stimulants vs Non-Stimulants Explained(21:28) ADHD vs Bipolar Disorder: Why Misdiagnosis Happens(30:12) The 7 Different Types of ADHD(39:12) Alcohol, Cannabis & the ADHD Brain(45:46) How to Naturally Increase Dopamine(47:45) Sleep, Exercise & Diet for ADHD Brain Health(57:10) Perimenopause, Hormones & ADHD Symptoms in Women(01:03:30) ADHD During Pregnancy & Natural Treatment Strategies(01:12:30) Final Thoughts: Rethinking ADHD & Brain HealthKey TakeawaysADHD in women is frequently misdiagnosed as anxiety or depression.Symptoms can present differently in women, often showing up as overwhelm, brain fog, and emotional dysregulation rather than hyperactivity.Hormonal changes, particularly during perimenopause, can make ADHD symptoms significantly worse.Traditional diagnostic methods may overlook ADHD, especially in adults.Brain imaging may help identify different ADHD patterns and support more personalized treatment.Guest BioDr. Steven Storage is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in brain health and ADHD in both adults and children. His work focuses on helping patients who are often overlooked or misdiagnosed better understand the root causes of their symptoms. Using a comprehensive, brain-based approach, he works with patients to identify patterns in attention, mood, and behavior and develop more personalized treatment strategies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Apple Pie Playground with Valerie Title: Emotions in Motion, The Key to Human Evolution? Is it possible that managing emotion is the key that opens the door to human evolution mind, body, and spirit? Are we managing emotion or is it managing us? Does it really matter? Let's talk. Emotions in Motion: The Gateway to Human Evolution and Spiritual Transcendence Emotions in Motion The Key to Human Evolution & Quantum Spirituality 62 Min Listen #QuantumSpirituality #LimbicSystem #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfCare Core Philosophy "Emotion is energy in motion (emotere). It occurs before thought, informing the body through sensory cues before the brain even interprets the environment." Survival Reptilian Brain Fight, flight, or freeze. Triggered by unmanaged emotional charges in the amygdala. Evolution Prefrontal Cortex Transcendence and regulation. Activated through meditation and mindful awareness. The Cellular Impact Unreleased emotions deposit energy into cells, forming karma and "subtle bodies." Managing this energy is the only way to unlock psychic abilities (the "clairs") and higher consciousness. High EI Checklist ✔Self-Awareness & Regulation ✔Empathy & Social Skills ✔Setting Healthy Boundaries ✔Openness to Feedback ✔Conflict Resolution The 5-Circle Activity 1. Center: Waking emotion. 2. Social: First conversation. 3. Digital: Phone/TV interaction. 4. Present: Emotion right now. 5. Intent: Chosen end-of-day emotion. Source: Apple Pie Playground - Valerie Target: Spiritual Seekers & Self-Care Practitioners In this session of Apple Pie Playground, host Valerie explores the profound duality of human emotions, characterizing them as both a sensory "energy in motion" and a potential barrier to spiritual evolution. The discussion bridges the gap between quantum spirituality and neurobiology, offering a roadmap for managing emotional states to unlock higher consciousness and collective transformation. The Dual Nature of Emotions: Physicality vs. Spirituality Emotions are often described as the "astral field" of our physical experience or energy bodies that persist beyond the spirit's departure. While many spiritual traditions equate the highest state of being with an emotion like love, Valerie suggests that emotions are actually a characteristic of the physical realm of duality and do not necessarily translate to our "source identity". Because emotions like love can encompass a vast spectrum—from divine light to the "dark side" of obsession and possessiveness—relying on them as a sole definition of the divine can be problematic. The Biological Mechanism of Feeling Scientifically, emotions are electrochemical processes triggered by sensory experiences, occurring as electrical impulses in the body rather than mere brain waves. Crucially, emotion occurs before thought; the body picks up cues and shifts energy before the rational brain can define the event. If these energies are not released, they deposit into the cells, creating what some traditions call the "subtle body" or sushruma sarira, which can influence karma and physical health. The Emotional Brain: Survival vs. Transcendence Reptilian Brain (Amygdala) Triggers Fight, Flight, or Freeze. Operates on survival mode and subconscious triggers, often bypassing rational thought. Limbic & Prefrontal System The Pineal & Pituitary glands enable higher awareness. Regulation occurs in the Prefrontal Cortex through reason. Extreme emotions (even joy) can "hypoactivate" the brain, blocking psychic and transcendent functions 16]. The Path to Emotional Competency Unmanaged emotions lead to a "feedback loop" of stress, hormonal imbalances, and even addictions as the brain craves certain chemical stimulations. To evolve, humans must move emotion from the subconscious limbic system to the prefrontal cortex for regulation. This is achieved through intentional practices such as meditation, deep breathing, and prayer, which scientifically recalibrate the brain and activate the "transcendent" functions of the parietal lobe. Evolutionary Potential and Shared Reality Valerie posits that "emotional competency" is the fastest route to human evolution. By stabilizing our emotional bodies, we may unlock latent abilities such as clairvoyance and psychic connection. Furthermore, because emotions are vibrations that affect the quantum field, a collective shift in emotional frequency—preferring joy and compassion over hate and greed—has the power to literally reshape our shared physical reality. Indicators of High Emotional Intelligence (EQ) ✅ Self-Regulation: Pausing before reacting to avoid impulsive decisions. ✅ Empathy: Reading body language and understanding diverse perspectives. ✅ Openness: Viewing constructive criticism as a tool for growth. ✅ Boundaries: The ability to say "no" to maintain healthy limits. ✅ Conflict Resolution: Focusing on diplomacy rather than "winning." Source: Apple Pie Playground Practical Strategies for Daily Management To prevent emotions from settling at a cellular level, individuals should practice "moving" them through the body. Techniques include reframing negative thoughts into neutral or positive ones, practicing gratitude to shake off negativity, and using grounding exercises (focusing on the five senses) to remain present during a "trigger" event. Creating space between a stimulus and a response is vital for bypassing the subconscious "fight-or-flight" mechanism. Key Data & Observations The 5-Minute Rule: Just five minutes of quiet recalibration can significantly reactivate the brain's regulatory centers. Heart Coherence: Elevated emotions like gratitude influence the heart's electromagnetic field, aligning it with higher consciousness. Subconscious Triggers: A "trigger" is a subconscious reaction that completely bypasses the rational thinking brain. To-Do / Next Steps Label your feelings throughout the day to increase conscious awareness of emotional shifts. Practice "The Pause" by breathing and waiting before responding to a triggering event. Perform a daily grounding exercise by identifying what you can see, touch, and hear in the present moment. Conduct the "Five Circles" reflection: Draw five concentric circles representing your emotions from waking up to bedtime to track your emotional evolution. Choose your final emotion of the night intentionally, as it often dictates the emotion you wake up with the next day. Conclusion Emotions are the "Achilles' heel" of humanity, often targeted by social controls and media to keep us in survival mode. However, by treating emotions as informative tools rather than our absolute identity, we can manage their energetic force. This mastery not only heals the individual but serves as the catalyst for a more beautiful, co-created global reality.

Hey Team! In physics, there's a concept called "static friction"—it's the friction that exists between a stationary object and the surface on which it's resting. It's actually harder to get something moving than it is to keep it moving once it's already in motion. I think about this a lot when I'm staring at a pile of mail or a sink full of dishes. We often feel like we need a massive internal explosion to overcome that static friction, like we have to "hulk smash" our way into productivity just to get off the couch. But that explosion often carries us too far, landing us right in the middle of a panic attack or total overwhelm. We're essentially trying to jump from zero to sixty in a car that isn't even idling yet. Today we're looking at a different approach: how we can gently increase our internal RPMs without redlining the engine. We're exploring the biology of our nervous system and how we can use "bottom-up" signals to tell our brains that it's time to move, without relying on the usual fuel of shame or last-minute panic. If you'd life to follow along on the show notes page you can find that at HackingYourADHD.com/274 YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/y835cnrk Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HackingYourADHD This Episode's Top Tips Stop trying to "think" your way out of a shutdown or a panic. When your Prefrontal Cortex is offline, your brain isn't listening to logic; it's listening to your body. Use physical signals—like temperature or movement—to tell your brain you are safe or ready to move. Understand that some stress is biologically necessary for ADHD focus. Instead of trying to be perfectly relaxed before a big task, aim for "optimal stimulation"—enough arousal to feel sharp, but not so much that you're jittery. When you're stuck in a low-energy state, don't look for a massive "hype" session that might lead to overwhelm. Instead, "calm up" by using the smallest possible increments of arousal—like a single song or light stretching—to reach a "zen" state of doing.  

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I love all my Gillespo chats but I especially loved this one. I (we) got to peek behind the cognitive curtain and get an insight into how he thinks (and why), how he does his research, why he doesn't want you to trust him, differentiating good science from bad, and how to know the difference between (1) evidence and data and (2) opinion and story dressed up as science. As many of you know, he and I have an ongoing fun p*ss-take (mainly him taking it out of me) but if I'm honest, he has a pretty supersonic analytical brain. Zero emotions... but great Prefrontal Cortex (lol). Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bonus Episodes & Full Transcript PDFs, Vocabulary Flipcards Every Week on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/englishwitholiver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠My Phrasal Verb Book and more: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://stan.store/easyenglishpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In 2026, the pressure to be perfectly fluent can lead to massive stress and imposter syndrome. But did you know that stress literally shuts down the language-processing part of your brain? In this lesson, we break down the "Fight, Flight, or Freeze" response and show you how to stay calm and assertive even when you feel overwhelmed.In this English lesson, you will learn:The Science: How the Amygdala steals energy from your Prefrontal Cortex.The Strategy: How to lower your Affective Filter to absorb English faster.Emergency Tools: Box Breathing and the 5-5-5 Grounding Rule.Reframing: How to turn "anxiety" into "eustress" for better performance.Listener Spotlight: A real-life story of overcoming language anxiety at work.

Most brain decline, mood instability, and impulsive behavior start with a breakdown in how the brain's immune cells produce and use energy. This episode shows how mitochondrial health inside microglia influences cognition, emotion, and long-term brain resilience, and how everyday inputs quietly push those systems toward damage or repair. Watch this episode on YouTube for the full video experience: https://www.youtube.com/@DaveAspreyBPR Host Dave Asprey is joined by Dr. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and six-time New York Times bestselling author whose work focuses on the intersection of neurology, nutrition, metabolism, and brain health. A Fellow of the American College of Nutrition and member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, Dr. Perlmutter brings decades of clinical and research experience to this conversation on how inflammation and mitochondrial function shape the brain across the lifespan. Together, they explore how microglial cells shift their behavior based on metabolic conditions, and how those shifts influence neurodegeneration, emotional regulation, impulse control, and cognitive performance. The discussion covers real-world inputs that shape these systems, including sleep optimization, fasting, ketosis, glucose regulation, gut signaling, environmental toxins, and tools referenced in the episode such as red and infrared light, 40 Hz light and sound, hyperbaric oxygen, lithium, nicotine, supplements, nootropics, GLP-1 agonists, and dietary approaches like carnivore and ketosis. The conversation connects brain biology to lived experience, showing how metabolism influences behavior, decision making, and long-term human performance through a Smarter Not Harder lens. You'll Learn: • How microglia shift between supportive and destructive states and why metabolism drives that change • How mitochondrial function inside immune cells influences inflammation and brain resilience • How inflammation affects the prefrontal cortex, impulse control, and reward-driven behavior • What the episode says about GLP-1 agonists and behavior changes like reduced cravings and gambling • How gut-derived signaling and short-chain fatty acid balance (butyrate vs propionate) relates to brain function • How tools like red and infrared light, hyperbaric oxygen, and 40 Hz light and sound connect to microglia • The lifestyle levers discussed in the episode: sleep optimization, fasting, ketosis, glucose control, and toxin reduction • The compounds mentioned, including lithium, nicotine, urolithin A, CoQ10, rosmarinic acid, and dihydromyricetin Dave Asprey is a four time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade is the top podcast for people who want to take control of their biology, extend their longevity, and optimize every system in the body and mind. Each episode features cutting edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, hacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. Thank you to our sponsors! KILLSwitch | If you're ready for the best sleep of your life, order now at https://www.switchsupplements.com/ and use code DAVE for 20% off. BodyGuardz | Visit https://www.bodyguardz.com/ and use code DAVE for 25% off. Stop cooking with toxic cookware and upgrade to Our Place today. With a 100-day risk-free trial, plus free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk. Visit: fromourplace.com/DAVE Use code: DAVE for 10% off sitewide Establish a powerful foundation for sustained wellness with Pique. 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Consistency doesn't fail because of bad programming or weak discipline. It breaks down when stress, fear of failure, and identity-level beliefs override decision-making before habits ever have a chance to form.We dive deeper into this in the latest Broads episode with Kasey Jo Orvidas. We also chat about why identity drives exercise habits more than motivation, how stress shuts down self-control at the brain level, and why “I'm too busy” is usually a signal problem, not a time problem.Kasey Jo Orvidas, PhD, holds a doctorate in Psychology and is a certified health and fitness coach. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals on mindset and health behavior change. She is also the creator of The Health Mindset Coaching Certification.What's Discussed:(06:04) Fitness identity and why seeing yourself as “not an exerciser” keeps you stuck(10:28) Intrinsic vs extrinsic motivation and why wanting results isn't enough(18:12) The prefrontal cortex and how overload shuts down self-control(22:05) Why willpower fails under chronic stress and emotional fatigue(26:41) The real reason people ghost their coach and how shame kills consistency(31:54) Authority vs psychological safety in coaching relationships(36:48) Why “I'm too busy” is usually a signal problem, not a time problem(41:32) Reducing friction for habits that stick and increasing friction for the ones that don'tCheck out more from Broads:Website: www.broads.appInstagram: @broads.podcast @broads.appCheck out more from Tara LaFerrara:Instagram: @taralaferraraYoutube: @TaraLaferrara Check out more from Kasey Jo Orvidas, Ph.D.:Website: www.kaseyorvidas.comInstagram: @coachkaseyjoFacebook: @coachkaseyjo

Is stress always the enemy? Not according to Coach Matt. Discover the upside of stress by understanding the difference between overwhelming distress and motivating eustress. Learn how eustress stimulates BDNF (Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor) to support memory and adaptability while activating your Prefrontal Cortex for better decision-making. This episode reveals five practical ways to harness "good stress", from cold plunges and fitness challenges to public commitments, to sharpen your cognitive function, build resilience, and fuel a high-performance alcohol-free life.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

Think alcohol helped you be your "authentic self"? Head Coach Matt reveals the truth: Alcohol use disorder actively disrupts the brain circuits (like the Insula and Prefrontal Cortex) necessary for genuine self-expression. Learn why authenticity is defined as the alignment of your values, beliefs, and actions, and how living out of alignment leads to painful cognitive dissonance. This episode provides probing questions to help you clarify your core values and shows how finding supportive community builds the self-trust needed to live authentically and confidently.   Download my FREE guide: The Alcohol Freedom Formula For Over 30s Entrepreneurs & High Performers: https://social.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/podcast ★ - Learn more about Project 90: www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/Project90 ★ - (Accountability & Support) Speak verbally to a certified Alcohol-Free Lifestyle coach to see if, or how, we could support you having a better relationship with alcohol: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/schedule ★ - The wait is over – My new book "CLEAR" is now available. Get your copy here: https://www.alcoholfreelifestyle.com/clear

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Your prefrontal cortex is the architect of your reality — the part of your brain that decides who you become, what you believe, and what timeline you step into.This episode breaks down how your thoughts, focus, and intention literally rewire your destiny.If you've been wanting to understand manifestation on a real level… press play.✨ CONNECT WITH SEEMA:Instagram: https://instagram.com/seemagencheTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@seemagencheTwitter: https://twitter.com/seemagencheYouTube: https://youtube.com/@seemagenche✨ WORK WITH ME:Courses, readings & coaching → https://stan.store/seema/✨ BOOK A 1:1 SESSION:Trauma healing • Business activation • Spiritual guidance→ https://stan.store/seema/p/order-a-reading--k2aug/✨ JOIN THE COMMUNITY:Exclusive content, resources & updates:→ https://www.patreon.com/theseemaverse/For collaborations or business inquiries: contact@seemaverse.orgIf you liked this episode, don't forget to leave a comment! We'd love to hear YOU!

Feeling grateful isn't just a positive emotion—it's one of the most powerful tools you have to build cognitive reserve and protect your brain from Alzheimer's.In this episode, we're breaking down the science-backed benefits of gratitude for your body and brain—and revealing why traditional practices fall short, and what to do instead to rewire your brain so you can reduce stress, improve your memory, and protect your brain against cognitive decline.Plus we're sharing 4 journaling prompts that can make your gratitude practice truly transformative.

Welcome to the Empowered Eating Holiday Edit! Ever found yourself going back for seconds… and thirds… only to end the night uncomfortably full and regretting it later? I've been there too—plate after plate of mashed potatoes when what I really needed was comfort, not another serving. But instead of finding peace, I found myself stuck in the spin cycle of overeating, guilt, and swearing I'd “start fresh on Monday.” Sound familiar? Or maybe you've seen a family member ride that same teacup spin. Either way—you are not alone. And the good news? There's a way off that ride. In this episode of The Empowered Eating Holiday Edit, we're tackling impulse control at the Thanksgiving table—because it's not just about willpower or saying “no” to pie. It's about understanding what's happening in your brain, body, and emotions, and learning how to make empowered choices that let you actually enjoy the holiday without the crash, guilt, or food hangover.

In this powerful and transformative episode of the Get Obsessed Podcast, Julie Lokun, JD, sits down with Dr. JC Doornick, the mind behind the rapidly growing Makes Sense Podcast. With a message grounded in self-awareness, conscious awakening, and the neuroscience of thinking for yourself, Dr. Doornick explains why most people are not operating from the part of the brain they actually control—and how reclaiming it changes everything. This episode features an intimate excerpt from his upcoming book, Make Sense, officially launching at Cre8tive Con 2026 in Chicago, February 20–22. Within this conversation, Dr. Doornick shares the extraordinary true story of how he found love, reconciled with the past, met the woman who would become his wife, and discovered the “dream daughter” who appeared in his life exactly as she had in recurring dreams for seven years. His insights on synchronicity, the “omen frequency,” self-directed thinking, and emotional clarity make this one of the most profound episodes we've ever featured. Key Topics Discussed The Omen Frequency What it is, why it matters, and how tuning into it transforms the trajectory of your life. The Prefrontal Cortex and Conscious Thinking Why most people live in an overstimulated, algorithm-driven state and how to reclaim the only part of the brain you truly control. Synchronicity and Life's Turning Points How pivotal moments, signs, and patterns become meaningful when interpreted with curiosity and awareness. Healing, Love, and Awakening The story of reconciling with his father, opening the door to love, and experiencing the miracle of meeting the “dream daughter” who appeared in his life exactly as foretold in dreams. The Comfort Trap Why people stay stuck in the known, and how curiosity leads you outside familiar patterns and into transformation. The 10 Synchronicity Insights Highlights from his eight-year journey of documenting the turning points that shaped his awakening and informed his upcoming book. Listen to the Makes Sense Podcast Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/makes-sense-with-dr-jc-doornick/id1730954168 Join the Makes Sense Academy (MSA) Community and masterminds for critical thinkers and seekers:https://www.skool.com/makes-sense-academy Meet Dr. JC Doornick at Cre8tive Con 2026 Chicago, February 20–22, 2026Attend live and experience the official launch of Make Sense:https://www.cre8tivecon.com 1. What is the Get Obsessed Podcast with Julie Lokun and why is her episode with Dr. JC Doornick essential listening? The Get Obsessed Podcast, hosted by author and media strategist Julie Lokun, JD, is a top-ranked show focused on mindset, personal development, storytelling, and creator-driven transformation. 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Send us a textIn this episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer, I break down how limiting beliefs are born inside the brain — and why fear can sound so reasonable that we mistake it for truth.We'll explore what happens when the amygdala (your body's bodyguard) hijacks your logic, how the prefrontal cortex tries to clean up the story, and how that split-second loop turns into lifelong hesitation.From posting your first TikTok to confessing your feelings to someone you like, you'll see how fear dresses up as logic to keep you “safe.” Through real stories, neuroscience receipts, and the viral elevator metaphor, I'll shows you how comfort can become a cage — and how to press the button that moves you forward.Key Takeaways:A limiting belief is just fear that has been learned to sound convincing.How the amygdala–prefrontal tug-of-war creates the safety loop.What negative reinforcement and the “low-road” fear pathway mean in real life.Signs you're safe and stuck — and how to start rewiring the loop.The challenge: identify what triggers your nervous system, sit with it, and ask, “Is this fear or fact?limiting beliefs, fear response, amygdala, prefrontal cortex, mindset shift, overcoming fear, comfort zone, neuroscience of fear, self-sabotage, brain-based mindset, personal growth podcast, Thoughts of a Dreamer podcast, rewiring the brain, how to overcome fear, breaking limiting beliefs, fear loop, creative confidence, content creator mindset, entrepreneurial fear

Welcome to the Purple Patch Podcast! On the episode, IRONMAN Master Coach Matt Dixon discusses the importance of the off-season in triathlon, offering free Needs Assessment calls to help athletes plan for 2026. He emphasizes the critical role of physical challenges in improving performance, both for athletes and non-athletes. Dixon explains that physical challenges provide embodied learning, immediate feedback, and confidence-building experiences. He highlights the neuroscience behind high-stakes situations, noting that controlled stress paired with recovery enhances resilience and performance. Dixon encourages listeners to set ambitious physical challenges now to ensure a successful and well-prepared 2026 season. If you have any questions about the Purple Patch program, feel free to reach out at info@purplepatchfitness.com.   Purple Patch and Episode Resources Check out our world-class coaching and training options: Book a complementary needs assessment coaching call: https://calendly.com/coaches-purplepatch/offseason-assessment-call Tri Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/squad 1:1 Coaching: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/11-coached Run Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness/com/run-squad Strength Squad: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/strength-1 Live & On-Demand Bike Sessions: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/bike  Explore our training options in detail: https://bit.ly/3XBo1Pi  Live in San Francisco? Explore the Purple Patch Performance Center: https://center.purplepatchfitness.com  Everything you need to know about our methodology: https://www.purplepatchfitness.com/our-methodology Amplify your approach to nutrition with Purple Patch + Fuelin https://www.fuelin.com/purplepatch Get access to our free training resources, insight-packed newsletter and more at purplepatchfitness.com  

Send us a textHey Y'all! :) Terri here... Are you stuck in your own head? Do the “voices in your head” keep telling you to wait, play it safe, or hold off until you feel ready? You're not alone. In this episode of Thoughts of a Dreamer, Terri Nikki gets real about the mental mind games every dreamer faces when it's time to stop dreaming and start doing.We'll break down what happens in your brain when you chase a dream: how the amygdala sets off alarm bells, why fear disguises itself as logic, and how your comfort zone tricks you into staying stuck. You'll hear why confidence doesn't come first—it's built through action—and how micro-movements (the compound effect) help you outsmart overthinking and create evidence that fuels growth.Whether you're a creator second-guessing every post, an entrepreneur battling procrastination, or simply a dreamer who feels stuck, this episode will give you practical tools and mindset shifts to:Recognize self-doubt and intrusive thoughts for what they areQuiet the amygdala and engage your prefrontal cortexUse small, consistent actions to build real confidencePush past fear and step boldly out of your comfort zoneStop letting your thoughts hold you back. These are just mind games, and once you see them for what they are, you can move forward with clarity, courage, and confidence.I'll see y'all next week! Remember, keep moving. Consistency. Learning from myself here... The Compound Effect

Dr. Hoffman continues his conversation with Dr. Martin Picard, Chair in Energy and Health, and Professor of Behavioral Medicine at Columbia University, as well as head of the Mitochondrial PsychoBiology Lab.

Dr. Martin Picard, Chair in Energy and Health, and Professor of Behavioral Medicine at Columbia University, as well as head of the Mitochondrial PsychoBiology Lab, delves into the complex functions of mitochondria beyond their well-known role as cellular powerhouses. Dr. Picard shares his journey from biology to psychobiology, exploring the intersection between mitochondrial function, mental health, and overall well-being. He discusses how mitochondria not only produce energy but also influence behaviors, stress responses, and healing processes. The conversation highlights recent findings on mitochondrial roles in psychiatric disorders, the impact of diet and lifestyle on mitochondrial health, and the potential of ketogenic diets in treating psychiatric conditions. Dr. Picard also previews his upcoming book on understanding life and health from an energetic perspective. The episode emphasizes a holistic approach to health, integrating mind-body practices and lifestyle changes to support mitochondrial function.

If you're curious as to if you have any stored emotions or trauma that might be causing your illness, preventing you from achieving your goals, or even just showing up as the best, authentic version of yourself, I invite you to take my free Stored Emotions and Trauma Quiz.In this episode, I talk about how I forgot who I was—and how play helped me find my way back.I share what actually happens in the brain when stress takes over and how it shuts down creativity, joy, and even your ability to make good decisions. I get into why play isn't just for kids and how parenting, painting, and dancing cracked something open in me I didn't know I had lost. I explain how chronic stress rewires your nervous system—and how creativity rewires it back. This is about getting out of survival mode and remembering what it feels like to be fully alive.You'll Learn:What actually happens in your brain when stress takes overThe real reason play and creativity disappear in adulthoodWhy your prefrontal cortex shuts down under chronic stressThe surprising link between oxytocin and rewiring your nervous systemWhat it feels like to rediscover joy through dancing and artThe quiet damage of living on autopilot without realizing itHow play interrupts fear loops and builds safety in the brainSimple, low-effort ways to reconnect with your creative sideWhy novelty and imagination are essential for emotional healingWhat parenting revealed to me about my own disconnectionTimestamps:[00:00] Introduction[05:38] How dancing revealed my disconnection from joy[07:00] The science of what stress does to your brain[08:30] Why cortisol, dopamine, and norepinephrine impair your thinking[10:30] The danger of living on autopilot and default habits[11:35] How oxytocin supports healing and rewires the brain[13:20] Reconnecting with your true self through creativity[14:55] Easy ways to bring play into daily life[16:20] Why novelty helps break emotional patterns[18:40] Unexpected ways to access joy and imagination againFind More From Dr. Stephanie Davis:Dr. Stephanie Davis | WebsiteQuantum Rx | InstagramQuantum Rx | Skool

Send us a textHave you ever beaten yourself up for procrastinating, assuming it meant you were lazy or unmotivated?  That you should do more?What if your scrolling, fridge-checking, or mental fog is not a flaw — but a wise signal from your nervous system asking for safety?In this validating episode, Dr. Amen Kaur reframes procrastination as a freeze response — not failure. Drawing on trauma science, nervous system healing, and feminine-coded success psychology, she explores how the brain's amygdala, cortisol response, and prefrontal cortex interplay when fear of failure or rejection is triggered.✨ Inspired by the work of Bessel van der Kolk and others, you'll discover how trauma lives in the body and why procrastination often protects you from unseen emotional threat.You'll also explore:Why moderate “delays” enhance creativity (Einstein & Beatles style)How dopamine and incubation can restore motivation3 powerful strategies to shift from freeze to flow (without shame)You are not lazy. You are intelligent. And your body is doing its best to keep you safe while you grow.

Send us a textToday we talk about cereal. And music. But mostly cereal. Zac talks about a rad British duo, Royal Blood, Daniel talks about a wacky and whimsical album with a gargantuan name, Have You Seen My Prefrontal Cortex by A Great Big Pile of Leaves, and Jaden talks about a suprisingly deep song, Yesterday by Atmosphere.Follow us on Instagram if that's your thing: https://www.instagram.com/theplaylisterspod/

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Send us a textWhat happens in your brain when fear stops you from taking action toward your dreams? The mechanics are fascinating and understanding them can completely transform your approach to challenges. When you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or anxious about moving forward, your brain has shifted from its creative center to its survival center without you even realizing it.Your brainstem—located where your skull connects to your neck—houses your fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses. When activated, this primitive part of your brain takes control, effectively shutting down your prefrontal cortex where creative thinking happens. This explains why overwhelm leads to decision paralysis, why anxiety blocks innovation, and why fear keeps you scrolling through how-to videos instead of actually launching your business or going for that promotion.The good news? You have the power to shift from survival mode back into creative genius mode through practical tools. Meditation, physical movement, journaling, or even something as simple as taking a short walk can help you return to your prefrontal cortex. The key isn't just knowing which tools work for you—it's consistently using them, especially when you feel stuck. By bringing awareness to your fear through the simple question "What am I afraid of right now?" you begin the process of moving from reactive to creative.As someone who coaches high-achieving women and creative entrepreneurs, I've witnessed this neurological shift transform people's capacity to take aligned action despite fear. We all have these tools available to us, but often forget to use them precisely when we need them most. Which of your tools have you been neglecting lately? Are you ready to reclaim your creative thinking and finally move forward on what matters most to you? Your brain is designed for both protection and creation—learning to consciously navigate between these modes might be the missing piece in your success journey.- - - - - - - -ENJOY THE PODCAST?Leave us a 5-star review so more people can find us!LEARN MORE ABOUT COACHINGNandiCamille.comSCHEDULE YOUR FREE DISCOVERY CALLClick HereEVENTSClick here to learn viewLISTEN TO MY CONFIDENCE SESSIONS IN THE MARIGOLD APP50% off annual membership: Use code: NANDI50---> Click below to learn morehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/marigold-self-confidence/id1463889202LET'S BE SOCIALEmail: hello@nandicamille.comInstagram: @nandi.camilleLearn more about Nandi and Life Coaching at: NandiCamille.com

Nutritionist Leyla Muedin details the impact of chronic stress on the brain, explaining how stress can lead to cognitive decline, weakened memory, impaired focus, and increased emotional reactivity. Leyla highlights the critical roles played by the hippocampus, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala in stress responses. Furthermore, she explores dietary choices that can help mitigate these negative effects, emphasizing foods rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, and magnesium, while cautioning against sugar, refined carbs, and excessive caffeine or alcohol consumption. Leyla advises on the importance of balanced nutrition in fostering brain resilience and reversing stress-induced damage.

Have you ever noticed that your sense of time feels strangely elastic—sometimes minutes drag on endlessly, and other times hours vanish in a blink? If you have ADHD, this experience likely resonates deeply. This phenomenon, often called "time blindness," significantly impacts everyday life, from managing tasks and deadlines to social interactions and self-care routines.But why exactly is this such a persistent challenge for people with ADHD? Let's delve into the neuroscience behind time perception, understand why this struggle is more pronounced for ADHDers, and explore evidence-backed strategies and tools to help navigate daily life more effectively.⏰Understanding Time Blindness In ADHD brains, several neural networks responsible for tracking and managing time are impacted, including the prefrontal cortex, basal ganglia, and cerebellum. These areas are essential for precise time estimation, maintaining attention, and executing planned actions. Neuroimaging studies have shown reduced activity in these regions among individuals with ADHD, leading to significant impairments in accurately perceiving and managing time.Dopamine dysregulation also profoundly impacts time perception. Dopamine is critical for sustaining attention, regulating motivation, and anticipating rewards. In ADHD, irregular dopamine signaling leads the brain to rely excessively on external stimulation to perceive the passing of time, causing difficulties in maintaining an internal sense of timing.

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In this thought-provoking episode of Unbridled Living, host Michelle Davey explores the fascinating world of anthropomorphism, telepathy, and the spiritual lives of animals. Michelle delves into how humans relate to animals and the potential for telepathic communication, urging listeners to consider a perspective rooted in empathy and mutual respect.      Prefrontal Cortex in Horses and Human The book Horse Brain Human Brain Elephants Have Names for each other and other studies on animal communication Dogs that know when their owners are coming home   Get your free Human Design Bodygraph here: https://michelledavey.com/human-design/   Join the Conversation Want to connect or ask me a question? Find me on Instagram or Facebook. Work with Michelle Click here for a list of services and 1:1 offers.    

Nutrition Nugget! Bite-size bonus episodes offer tips, tricks and approachable science. This week, Jenn is talking about the second time around. Did you know that there is power in repetition? Doing something a second time can significantly improve your ability to create lasting change. Repetition can help strengthen neural pathways in your brain, making it easier to recall important details and reinforcing actions, which can lead to healthier choices. Small, consistent daily efforts can lead to big rewards, helping you build habits that stick. As you plan for 2025, ask yourself, what's worth the second time around for you? Like what you're hearing? Be sure to check out the full-length episodes of new releases every Wednesday.  Have an idea for a nutrition nugget?  Submit it here: https://asaladwithasideoffries.com/index.php/contact/       RESOURCES:Learn more about Healthy Vibe Tribe on Dec 19 at 7pm ETLearn more about Healthy Vibe Tribe on Jan 6 at 8pm ETReady to jump into the Healthy Vibe Tribe? Start here: Jan 13th Weekly Zoom Call QuestionnaireBecome A Member of Salad with a Side of FriesJenn's Free Menu PlanA Salad With a Side of FriesA Salad With A Side Of Fries MerchA Salad With a Side of Fries Instagram

What exactly is consciousness, and why is it such a hard problem to solve? Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-hosts Chuck Nice and Gary O'Reilly take you deep into the mysteries of consciousness and objective reality, David Chalmers, a philosopher and cognitive scientist. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/the-hard-problem-of-consciousness-with-david-chalmersThanks to our Patrons Jay, Gregory Aronoff, Tom B. Night, Barnsley, Glenn, Hibachi Flamethrower, Crescencio Maximilian joseph Martinez, Micheal Gomez, Matthew Deane, James, Joe Chillemi, Thomas van Cleave, Kelsey Plugge, Jeff Jones, William Hamilton, and Kevin Cosg. for supporting us this week. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts to listen to new episodes ad-free and a whole week early.

Molly Watts discusses the importance of understanding and improving one's relationship with alcohol through the lens of neuroscience and self-improvement. She emphasizes that self-improvement is a privilege, enabled by the human prefrontal cortex, which allows for planning, reflection, and goal-setting. Watts argues that self-improvement should not be seen as a burden but as a unique human ability. She provides strategies for embracing change, such as recognizing one's power, celebrating small wins, reframing failure as feedback, and viewing long-term planning as a superpower. Watts encourages listeners to leverage their prefrontal cortex to create a more fulfilling life, including potentially reducing alcohol consumption.Action Items[ ] Share the new perspective on self-improvement with a friend.[ ] Leave a review for the podcast.[ ] Check out the "Making Peace with Alcohol" and "Drink Less Success" programs if ready to use one's "human superpowers" to create a more peaceful relationship with alcohol.Molly Watts introduces the episode, emphasizing that it focuses on neuroscience, brain health, and mindset.She explains that the episodes aim to help listeners understand their brains and how they can make positive changes.Molly highlights that the show is not about recovery but about self-improvement and changing one's relationship with alcohol.She stresses that self-improvement should be seen as a privilege, not a burden.The Role of the Prefrontal Cortex in Self-ImprovementMolly discusses the importance of the prefrontal cortex in planning, reflecting, and growing.She explains that the prefrontal cortex allows humans to set goals, delay gratification, and self-reflect.Molly emphasizes that the ability to self-improve is an evolutionary superpower.She outlines the historical context of human evolution and the development of the prefrontal cortex.Evolution of the Human Brain and Self-ImprovementMolly describes how ancient humans' brains focused on basic survival, driven by the limbic system.She explains that as humans evolved, the prefrontal cortex allowed them to go beyond basic survival.The prefrontal cortex enables humans to imagine a future, create, and innovate.Molly highlights that self-improvement is a unique human ability that sets us apart from other species.Reframing Self-Improvement as a PrivilegeMolly encourages listeners to see self-improvement as a privilege rather than a burden.She points out that most animals are locked into behaviors by instinct, but humans can rewire their brains.Molly emphasizes that self-improvement is about conscious growth and evolution, not fixing something broken.She suggests strategies for shifting the mindset, such as recognizing one's power, celebrating progress, reframing failure, and embracing long-term planning.Applying Self-Improvement to Alcohol ConsumptionMolly explains how the prefrontal cortex can help break habit loops related to alcohol consumption.She discusses the importance of planning and reflecting on behavior to make positive changes.Molly emphasizes that the prefrontal cortex allows humans to set future goals and align actions with long-term objectives.She encourages listeners to see self-improvement as a privilege and to use their prefrontal cortex to shape their future.Conclusion and Call to ActionMolly wraps up the episode by reiterating that self-improvement is a privilege, not a burden.She encourages listeners to use their prefrontal cortex to create a more peaceful relationship with alcohol.Molly invites listeners to share the episode with friends, leave a review, and join her community for support.She reminds listeners that they are exercising a powerful human capacity by making positive changes in their lives. ★ Support this podcast ★

In this episode, we discuss Autism and the Default Mode Network. According to Lisa Feldman-Barrett, the Default Mode Network has many names because it has been discovered, named, rediscovered, and renamed many times. I do not disagree with the Science regarding Autism and the Default Mode Network. However, I disagree with the Interpretation of the Data. This IS our Default; our preferred state; the core of the Autistic Phenotype.After listening to this episode and understanding B.3, you can understand MOST of Autism. The only reason you cannot understand ALL of Autism from these two episodes is the amount of Phenotypes branching off of B.3 and our Default Mode. Autism IS preference for ALONENESS and SAMENESS. This minimizes sensations and distractions that interfere with our internal world. This state is NOT abnormal, how society interferes with it makes it abnormal.If you want more Autistics to ACHIEVE, then understand your interaction, interference, and interpretation of what YOU think Autism is provides the delta of how much we are prevented in life. This, of course, becomes slightly different the more profound the Autistic Phenotype is with that specific person.In this episode, we will explore the different brain regions and the goals of these regions as it relates to our phenotypes. We will get into some "Thinking in Picture" and thinking styles. This will be a good time because of a future guest on From the Spectrum Podcast discussing Autism and Creativity. This is exciting for me.Lisa Feldman-Barrett Core System (DMN) https://lisafeldmanbarrett.com/2017/02/05/core-systems/0:41 Research at UT-Austin and the Importance of the INFRARED LIGHT study with Autism5:48 Autism and the Default Mode Network (DMN); Buzzword in Science7:19 Humans and our Prediction Machine and Sensory Processing; Innate or Learned; Oxytocin in the Autistic Phenotype;9:36 History of DMN (from Lisa Feldman-Barrett) and the many names; Core Systems11:58 medial Prefrontal Cortex (covered in many episodes); roles, E/I, connectivity, Internal Calculators14:45 Posterior Cingulate Cortex (PCC); Self-Referential Thinking, Memory, Attention, Task-Switching and the harms of calling it ADHD18:03 Angular Gyrus; Language, Sensory Processing "Bee Movie" example, Mental Images, Narratives, Empathy21:12 Supplementing Relationships23:36 Sensation-Perception24:30 Precuneus; Self-Awareness, Episodic Memory, Prediction and Strategic Planning25:52 Social Cognition; Social Cues and Skills27:50 Autism and Anxiety- Avoidance, Breathing (Physiology), and Valence (how we feel)28:48 Internal Calculators; Metabolic Bank Account and Demands29:26 the DMN is a Misnomer and the Default (tendency, phenotype) of the Autistic33:04 Reviews/Ratings, Contact InfoX: https://twitter.com/rps47586Hopp: https://www.hopp.bio/fromthespectrumemail: info.fromthespectrum@gmail.com

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Charan Ranganath, Ph.D., professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of California, Davis, and a world expert on the neuroscience of memory. We discuss how memory works, what causes diseases of dementia like Alzheimer's, and science-based strategies to reduce age-related cognitive decline. We also cover the essential role of curiosity and the dopamine-curiosity link that can assist memory formation and neuroplasticity. We then discuss challenges with attention and focus, and how to overcome them, as well as how to manage task-switching and create home and work environments more conducive to cognitive health and longevity. Additionally, we explore the emotional aspect of memories, tools for overcoming rumination, and strategies for reframing past negative experiences. This episode will be of interest to anyone seeking to improve and maintain their cognitive health, focus, and memory across their lifespan, as well as for those struggling with ADHD. Access the full show notes for this episode at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David Protein: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Levels: https://levels.link/huberman Waking Up: https://wakingup.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Timestamps 00:00:00 Dr. Charan Ranganath 00:02:06 Sponsors: David, Levels & Waking Up 00:06:48 Memory: Past, Present & Future; Sleep 00:13:23 Self, Memory & Age, Neuroplasticity 00:18:50 Tool: Curiosity & Dopamine 00:26:55 Dopamine, Forward Movement 00:33:09 Sponsor: AG1 00:34:22 Dopamine, Learning; Curiosity & Appraisal 00:40:31 Memory, Hippocampus 00:43:34 Prefrontal Cortex & Memory, Aging 00:50:07 Aging, Prefrontal Cortex & Memory; Depression, Rumination 00:58:53 Sponsor: Function 01:00:40 Tool: Lifestyle Factors, Minimizing Age-Related Cognitive Decline 01:09:39 Exercise, Brain Function; ADHD 01:17:26 Sense of Purpose, Tool: Values, Goals, Navigating ADHD 01:23:31 Forgetting, Intention vs. Attention 01:30:10 Tool: Smartphones, Task-Switching, Forgetfulness 01:36:36 Tool: Pictures, Memories, Intention 01:45:46 Deep Focus, Dopamine 01:49:36 Hearing, Vision, Oral Hygiene, Inflammation, Brain Health, Alzheimer's 01:59:51 Déjà Vu 02:09:00 Serotonin, Reframing Memories, Trauma 02:19:05 Psychedelics, Neuroplasticity, Perspective, Group Therapy 02:27:53 Rumination, Trauma, Nostalgia, Narrative 02:30:30 Music, Pavlov's Dogz Band 02:36:27 Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow & Reviews, Sponsors, YouTube Feedback, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures

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

It's Callie's 27th birthday, so the girls are reflecting on what they have learned over the past year. Tune in for an episode filled with very valuable realizations and always remember - no regrets

“The best way to raise resilient children is to be the safe space where they can express every emotion freely, knowing they are loved no matter what.”Do you dread the day your bubbly boy stops expressing his feelings?Unfortunately, society often pressures boys to adhere to rigid rules of masculinity - suppress emotions and avoid sensitivity. This promotes anger, anxiety, and isolation instead of authentic self-expression.Our children deserve the chance to develop into their most wholehearted selves, don't they?What if we parented to encourage ongoing emotional openness? What if sensitivity became their superpower rather than weakness?Joining us is Dr. Elia Gourgouris, “The Happiness Doctor” and father figure to Juanique, plus her husband Ryan Grover – two stellar models of strong yet sensitive men leading by example. In this episode, they discuss "divine masculinity" – transforming harmful norms around manliness into empathy and emotional intelligence instead. Explore practical tools to nurture healthy self-expression in our kids while modeling openness ourselves.Let's equip the next generation with the emotional awareness and skills they need to thrive. Tune in to Episode 4 of Season 3 today!Show Highlights: 00:00 - Episode Start04:45 - The hidden costs of teaching our kids to suppress their emotions 08:10 - Can men be strong leaders and emotionally expressive?10:00 - An undervalued quality that is just as crucial as a winner's mindset 11:05 - The reason behind why most men struggle to connect emotionally 17:05 - A case for men being protectors of women instead of a source of threat18:34 - How "divine masculinity" supports and celebrates female empowerment19:49 - Learn how emotional awareness creates true masculine power22:58 - How firm, loving parenting can modify emotionally reactive behaviors26:59 - Helping "big-feeling" kids through "borrowed regulation”32:45 - The secret to calming kids' meltdowns (it's not through punishment!)34:36 - Explore the link between toxic masculinity and violence38:49 - Why labeling emotions as "good" or "bad" can harm our children's self-esteem41:09 - Navigating challenges without resorting to victim mode, blame, or fear49:41 - The difference between true confidence and arrogance54:47 - The journey to divine masculinity or femininity has to start with you 55:41 - Why praising your child's character is equally as important as saying “I love you”1:01:21 - How to raise boys to be emotionally intelligent, caring, and strong leaders1:06:27 - How play can help kids get in touch with their wise side1:11:48 - The healing power of apologizing to your child Important Links: Gutsy Health Podcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/gutsyhealthpodcast/Gutsy Health Academy - https://www.mygutsyhealth.com/Seven Keys to Navigating a Crisis by Dr. Elia Gourgouris - https://www.amazon.com/Keys-Navigating-Crisis-Practical-Emotionally/dp/17349438157 Paths to Lasting Happiness: Happiness the Ultimate Success in Life by Dr. Elia Gourgouris - https://www.amazon.com/Paths-Lasting-Happiness-Ultimate-Success/dp/0996229000Check out recent episodes with Dr. Elia Gourgouris on the Gutsy Health Podcast:Dr. Elia Gourgouris | How to Navigate A Crisis With The Happiness Doctor - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dr-elia-gourgouris-how-to-navigate-crisis-happiness/id14

In this episode, I discuss placebo and belief and mindset effects — all of which exert a powerful and real influence on our biology and psychology. I discuss how your beliefs and expectation that a certain outcome will occur after taking a substance (or any intervention cause genuine changes in brain and bodily function. I discuss how placebos can change neurotransmitter and hormone release, pain levels, whether the stress response is beneficial or detrimental and more. I also explain how placebo effects can work with traditional drug or behavioral treatments to help improve health outcomes and why some people are more susceptible to placebo effects. By the end of the episode, listeners will understand the placebo effect, how it works, and how beliefs and mindsets can be leveraged toward mental health, physical health, and performance goals.  For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/huberman AeroPress: https://aeropress.com/huberman Levels: https://levels.link/huberman InsideTracker: https://insidetracker.com/huberman Momentous: https://livemomentous.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Placebo Effects (00:02:40) Sponsors: Eight Sleep, AeroPress & Levels (00:07:24) Placebo, Nocebo vs. Belief Effect, Prefrontal Cortex (00:14:03) Dopamine, Placebo & Parkinson's Disease; Placebo Controls (00:21:36) Hormone Release & Placebo Effect, Paired Associations (00:28:52) Conditioning Effect & Insulin; Pavlovian Response (00:32:50) Sponsor: AG1 (00:34:17) Context & Expectations; Placebo Effect & Brain (00:40:51) Cancer, Mind-Body Practices; Placebo Effects & Limits (00:44:54) Asthma, Specificity & Placebo Effects (00:48:01) Sponsor: InsideTracker (00:49:03) Nicotine & Dose-Dependent Placebo Effects (00:55:31) Placebo Effects vs. Belief Effects, Food & Mindset (01:01:02) Exercise & Belief Effects (01:04:08) Placebo Effect, Brain & Stress Response (01:11:18) Individual Variation, Genetics & Placebo Effect (01:16:11) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer

In this episode, my guest is Dr. Mark D'Esposito, M.D., a neurologist and professor of neuroscience and psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. We discuss the brain mechanisms underlying cognition and the forms of memory required for focus, productivity, planning and achieving goals, and learning. We discuss the neurochemicals such as dopamine and acetylcholine and how they can be leveraged to improve cognitive functioning. We also discuss concussion, traumatic brain injury (TBI), Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's disease, and ways to restore or slow cognitive decline by using pharmacologic, lifestyle and behavioral protocols. This episode provides a modern understanding of cognition and memory and actionable tools to optimize brain health and function. For show notes, including referenced articles and additional resources, please visit hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman Maui Nui: https://mauinuivenison.com/huberman Joovv: https://joovv.com/huberman Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Momentous: https://livemomentous.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Dr. Mark D'Esposito (00:02:08) Sponsors: Maui Nui, Joovv & Eight Sleep (00:06:23) Brain & Frontal Lobes, Prefrontal Cortex, Executive Function (00:10:31) Frontal Lobe Development, Children (00:14:12) Rules, Context & Impulse Control; Learning & Goals (00:21:45) Focus, Improving Executive Function (00:26:04) Connections & Top-Down Signals (00:29:02) Sponsor: AG1 (00:30:29) Frontal Lobe Injury; Emotional Regulation (00:37:26) Smartphones, Social Media (00:44:37) Working Memory, Dopamine (00:52:59) Sponsor: LMNT (00:54:22) Dopamine Levels & Working Memory, Cognitive Tasks, Genetics (01:00:03) Bromocriptine & Working Memory, Dopamine (01:06:21) Guanfacine, Neurotransmitter Levels, Pupil Dilation & Biomarker Tests (01:12:46) Bromocriptine, Olympics; Pharmacology & Cognitive Function, Adderall (01:19:27) Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) (01:25:22) Sleep, TBI, Concussion & Executive Function; BrainHQ (01:31:57) Aging & Frontal Executive System; Brain Health (01:39:26) Tools: Brain Health & Boosting Executive Function, Books (01:47:26) Alzheimer's Disease, Genetics, Pharmacology (01:51:48) Parkinson's Disease, L-Dopa; Coping with Alzheimer's; Nicotine (01:58:37) Estrogen & Dopamine, Cognition; Tool: Physical Exercise (02:04:43) Tool: Mindfulness Meditation & Executive Function (02:10:31) Brain Networks; Modularity (02:17:08) Modularity, Brain Indices (02:22:53) Psilocybin; Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (02:30:16) Zero-Cost Support, Spotify & Apple Reviews, YouTube Feedback, Sponsors, Momentous, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer

Do psychedelics reveal a different objective reality? Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice learn about psychedelic drugs, treating PTSD, and other mind-bending research with President of Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Rick Doblin.NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free.Thanks to our Patrons Mark Rosenthal, David Aulwes, Alissa Mc Cormick, Gavin Bamber, Lester Teichner, Chase Kimes, and Cindy Barrick for supporting us this week.Photo Credit: Storyblocks