Podcast appearances and mentions of staci danford

My guest today is Dr Anna Lembke who is a professor of psychiatry at Stanford – she's also the author of a best selling book called Dopamine Nation. In this episode:- Anna began by defining Dopamine for us: - it's a neurotransmitter which is central to pleasure, reward, and motivation, and plays a crucial role in addiction. One of the most exciting findings in neuroscience is that the same parts of the brain that process pleasure also process pain, and they work like opposite sides of a seesaw or a balance. In Anna's book Dopamine Nation you'll find some great illustrations which demonstrate the pleasure-pain balance and which feature little pain gremlins hopping on and off the see saw! There are 3 rules governing this balance Rule no 1.  The brain will always seek homeostasis as the neutral position Rule no 2.  Repeated exposure to alcohol can result in a chronic dopamine deficit - which is in fact the definition of addiction  Rule no 3.  The brain remembers addictive behaviours which means that a single exposure can result in relapse –that's why moderation never works once we've crossed the line into dependence To quit drinking Anna recommends beginning with a dopamine fast, a 30-day period of abstaining which will allow the brain to restore homeostasis. The first 10-14 days will be spent in withdrawal so will be difficult but that difficult stage is going to pass so The key is to keep going – rather than stopping and starting which just means doings that really difficult bit again and again! Genetic vulnerability plays a role in addiction, - An alcoholic parent means you're 4 times as likely to develop a dependence  But remember that "genetics may be the gun but your lifestyle is the trigger" – you can break the generational pattern Our brains were wired for survival in a world of scarcity but they don't fit quite so well in this modern world of abundance… and that's why so many people become addicted Anna recommends engaging in what she calls hard things, like exercise or cold water immersion, which can indirectly increase dopamine levels and provide a sense of reward. For example regular gym sessions will trigger the feel-good neurotransmitters  I asked Anna why support groups work so well and she explained that the genuine connections in recovery communities release both dopamine and oxytocin so If you're looking for a recovery community to keep your dopamine flowing as you tackle this journey then just go to ts.com and click on join our tribe We also discussed the early sobriety blues – that low mood that can strike a few months into sobriety I certainly went through a period of feeling very low and uninspired in early sobriety – plenty of time on my hands but no idea what to do with it - a period I referred to as the void Anna says that tolerating the void is an important part of the human experience which can lead to bursts of creativity – that certainly happened in my case but certainly it took a while We now advise Tribe Members to get a project if they get the early sobriety blues – something to keep the mind busy and engaged - rather than sitting around waiting for happiness to strike! In fact we discussed the unrealistic societal expections to be happy all the time – these expectations can lead to people to believe that they are sick if they're not happy This reminded me of my conversation with neuroscientist Staci Danford who believes that unhappiness is our default and that happiness is a learned skill –  a link to that podcast is here As Anna said we have to recognise that life is full of pain and to be alive means sometimes we have to suffer  I explained that at Tribe Sober we try to focus on what we gain in recovery, rather than what we lose – a reframe that Anna agreed is essential for success One of her tips for managing cravings was to intentionally engage in activities that press on the pain side of the balance.  -  that made me think of one of our members who used to take a cold shower every time she got a craving – I used to think that was a bit strange but in fact she was doing exactly the right thing! Those of us who have drunk heavily for decades may have damaged parts of our brains but in recovery we are rewiring the brain so new neural pathways are developing around those areas We agreed that a relapse is not the end of the world as so much learning will have taken place during our recovery – the key of course is to get right back on track as quickly as possible To learn more about Dr. Anna Lembke, you can read her book "Dopamine Nation" and explore her other publications, including "The Drug Dealer M. D." More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. To access our website, click HERE. If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com. If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community, just email janet@tribesober.com.   Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. You can join our private Facebook group HERE. PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device) Open the Podcasts app. EASY. 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Tribe Sober - inspiring an alcohol-free life! This week my guest is Staci Danford - this is the second time she has been on the podcast - you can have a listen to our previous conversation here. Staci is a neuroscientist who loves working with the sober community.  In this episode she shares some really practical and useful information about our brain. In this Episode Staci's husband walked out on her just before her 50th birthday – she was devastated at the time but now the years have passed she is able to look back and see that event as a catalyst for change… a real Wake Up Call Realising that she must take responsibility for her own happiness she went to grad school to study neuroscience Staci has no issues with alcohol but her father was an alcoholic – the whole family had tried to convince him to stop for years but only when he decided to stop himself did it work.. We talked about rehab and Staci explained that the success rate is a shockingly low 13.8% She explained that our brain tricks us into thinking that alcohol is making us happy but in fact it is a depressant – if you've been drinking for years then the alcohol will have altered the balance of your brain which is why you become increasingly dependent. When we understand how our brains work we can work with it – and that's when the magic will happen – a great analogy is to think of how we use our computers – we work with programs that are installed in our computers – not against them! Understanding our brains means that we can understand ourselves better and see what we are gaining by ditching the drink – we need to create a “pattern interruptor” We mustn't try to alter multiple habits at the same time – far better to focus on just the one Here at Tribe Sober we say “Just chase one rabbit at a time – if you chase several the chances are that they will all escape!” Staci advises that we focus on our successes “today I resisted a drink” and don't look too far into the future (or avoid the F word as we say at Tribe Sober!) If you listened to Tribe Sober podcast episode 55 which was called “The Happy Brain” with Loretta Breuning, you may remember that she recommended setting an overall goal and dividing it up into smaller goals – this will keep our happy chemicals flowing as just aiming for a mini goal will trigger dopamine and of course we'll feel good when we reach it. Staci is in agreement with Loretta and used the marathon analogy – if we sign up for a marathon we don't immediately go out and try to run 26 miles – we design a training program and divide it into daily sessions – running a bit further every day.. You can find a great example of this on Episode 15 of the Tribe Sober podcast with one of our Sober Springers Kai – he did SS, achieved 66 AF days, then aimed for 100days, then 6 months, then a year – and now 3 years later he still hasn't had a drink – but still doesn't say its forever! Staci explained how our primitive lizard brain will go on autopilot unless we intervene – she calls her Lizard Brain Earl and calls him out if he tries to hijack her behaviour! She confirmed that our 66 day Sober Spring Challenge is long enough to create a new neural pathway to change our drinking patterns She also said that the “secret sauce” of Sober Spring was the community support We discussed the fact that our “drinking neural pathway will always be with us (if we've been drinking for years) – and that its easy to reactivate if we start trying to “moderate” after a period of sobriety. Staci loves our Goodbye to Alcohol letters and suggests reading them regularly to remind ourselves how bad the drinking got! She came up with a list of quick tips to boost our happy chemicals We start our annual 66 day challenge in September - called Sober Spring here in South Africa but can be Sober Autumn as well Membership also allows you to find your people as we welcome you into our supportive community - and this month new members will get a complimentary Sober Spring Challenge Just go to tribesober.com and hit the "join our tribe" button to read more about the benefits of membership More info Subscription membership for Tribe Sober join up HERE To access our website click HERE If you would like a free copy of our "Annual Tracker" or our e-book "66 Days to Sobriety" please email janet@tribesober.com If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community just email janet@tribesober.com Episode Sponsor           This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then            sign up today           Read more about our 7-step program and subscribe HERE      Help us to spread the word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast then please leave us a 5 star review on Apple podcasts, take a screenshot of your review and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page - we'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram Thank you for listening!  Till Next Week Janet x

  I learned recently that only 10% of podcasters manage to publish more than 100 episodes so today I wanted to mark the fact that the Tribe Sober podcast is still going strong after 150 episodes! Yes it's hard work getting out a weekly episode but it's also been such a pleasure connecting with some fabulous guests and of course getting feedback from listeners all over the world. I've taken a deep dive into our podcast archives and highlighted the top ten most popular episodes At number 10 we have 3 podcasts with 1,700 downloads! 10. The Happy Brain with Loretta Breuning  That was Dr Loretta Breuning – author the Happy Brain.  I always learn a lot from my guests and my conversation with Loretta led me to a personal lightbulb moment which actually changed the advice we give to our community. It's common to experience a low mood in early sobriety – a spell of anhedonia. It certainly happened to me so I discussed this with Loretta She taught me that we don't have to just grit our teeth and get through this difficult patch – there is a way out! A way to trigger our happy chemicals and banish those early sobriety blues It's fascinating stuff so do have a listen to the interview – Tribe Sober podcast episode 55 on Apple podcasts or via this link 10. “Take a Break” Another episode that came in at 10th place with 1,700 listens was the episode called “Take a Break” – 3 Tribe Sober members talking about the benefits of taking a break from the booze. We believe in Challenges here at Tribe Sober - every year we run 2 #Sober66 Challenges as well as our Dry January Fundraiser. On this episode we hear from 3 ladies who did a 66 day Sober Spring - why did they sign up?  what was it like?  what tips do they have?  Have a listen to Claire, Helena and Pam and if you're inspired you can go to tribesober.com and sign up for the next #Sober66 which starts on 20th March Find this episode on Apple podcasts Tribe Sober episode 75 or via this link 10. Rebranding Sobriety with Susan Christina  The third episode at number 10 is my interview with the fabulous Susan Christina from Hola Sober. Susan Christina is on a mission to rebrand sobriety and make alcohol free living as attractive and glamorous as we thought drinking was She's an advocate for the modern recovery movement and wants women to take back their power!  Susan Christina publishes a gorgeous 100 page online magazine call Hola Sober, packed with features and inspiration – I'll put the link in the shownotes https://linktr.ee/holasober The episode with Susan Christina is called Rebranding Sobriety – episode 67 on Apple or via this link  8.  Casey joins up the dots... between drinking and anxiety Next up is an interview with Sobriety Coach Casey Mcguire Davidson with 1,800 downloads Like me Casey was caught in the corporate workhard/playhard culture as well as the mommyjuice trend…using alcohol to cope with stress and anxiety and becoming  more dependent over the years… But somehow we both found our way out of that trap and now we are finding joy in helping people to do the same  We talked about the strong women we come across in our sober communities – and how many of us managed to hold it all together through the drinking years. Once we are liberated from the shackles of alcohol addiction there is no stopping us and we go on to achieve great things.  We agreed that yes Sobriety is definitely a Superpower! Catch Casey on Tribe Sober podcast episode 66 on Apple or via this link 7. Is your Lizard Brain the Boss with Staci Danford Coming in at number 7 is neuroscientist Staci Danford which also has had 1,800 listens Staci is a neuroscientist who loves working with the sober community.  In this episode she shares some really practical and useful information about our brain. Staci explained how our primitive lizard brain will go on autopilot unless we intervene – she calls her Lizard Brain Earl and calls him out if he tries to hijack her behaviour! She confirmed that our #Sober66 Challenge is long enough to create a new neural pathway to change our drinking patterns She also said that the “secret sauce” of our Challenges is the community support Our next #Sober66 Challenge starts on 20th March so just go to tribesober.com and you'll see the sign up box on the homepage You can catch Staci's episode on Apple podcasts, episode 57 or via this link  6.  Why we need to ditch the drink in mid-life with Lori Massicot Next up in our Top Ten is Lori Massicot, also with 1,800 listens. Lori Massicot a midlife sobriety coach. I discovered Lori when I found her podcast – it's called “to 50 and beyond” – it's a podcast aimed at women in mid-life where she highlights the beauty of aging and the freedom that comes along with alcohol free life. I was 63 when I finally ditched the booze so as you can imagine we had a great conversation about how giving up alcohol is one of the best things we can do for ourselves as we get older. Let's remember that 20% of social drinkers WILL become dependent over the years That's exactly what happened to most of our Tribe members who are now busy supporting each other and changing their habits So if you want to improve your health and increase  your happiness just go to tribesober.com and hit join our tribe. Catch Lori's episode on Apple podcasts episode 72 or via this link 5. My Relationship with Alcohol with Eusebius McKaiser  Holding down the number 5 spot with 1800 downloads is South African journalist and broadcaster Eusebius McKaiser He signed up for our Dry January Fundraiser a few years ago and much to his surprise he's maintained his sobriety.  We first met when I was on his radio show reading out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter.  A goodbye letter is a cathartic and powerful ritual that can help us draw a line under our drinking years.  During our conversation Eusebius shared the benefits he is experiencing and explained how he has substituted different kinds of music for alcohol - to stimulate the right mood when he is writing. You can it via this link or on Apple podcasts episode 29 Eusebius and I also recorded another Tribe Sober podcast episode together – called Busting Sobriety Myths – episode 77 on Apple podcasts or via this link   4.  Why we get hangxiety with William Porter  At number 4 with 2000 downloads is another podcast about anxiety!  – title was “Why we get Hangxiety and my guest was William Porter.    We talked about "hangxiety" and how it's caused by chemical changes in our brain - when it becomes over-sensitised If you drink a bottle of wine every night then your brain will take the first glass as a signal that the rest of the bottle is coming! That's why moderation is so difficult - and it's exhausting as we are thinking about it all the time Dependency happens once we learn (consciously or subsconsciously) that another drink will quell the anxiety caused by the first FAB is responsible for many people falling off the wagon as they think they can now have "just one" - which is not sustainable William also explained that it's a complete myth that alcohol helps you sleep - the truth is that it ruins our sleep! This conversation is on episode 50 on Apple podcasts or you can access it via this link 3.  How I ditched the drink with Clare Pooley  At number 3 we have the fabulous Clare Pooley with 2,100 downloads Clare is the author of “Sober Diaries” and a wonderful example of how your dreams can come true when you ditch the booze.  Her sober blog not only helped her to stay on track but it attracted a publishing deal which led to the sober diaries – she then went on to write two further novels.  Her childhood dream was to be an author and now she is! CLAIRE's TOP TIP - she reconfigured her day - went to bed at 7pm (to avoid evening drinking) and got up at 5am feeling great! As cooking the evening meal was a big temptation for her she cooked it in the morning and heated it up in the evening Her blog - the obstacle course went viral and is essential reading in early sobriety – I'll put the link in the shownotes Clare's key message in her blog is to keep going however hard it gets - stopping and starting is the hardest way and means you are doing the hardest bit – over and over The episode is number 39 in Apple podcasts or via this link  2.  How I quit drinking and started a tribe with Janet Gourand At number 2 is my story with 2,200 downloads I talk about my long struggle with alcohol – how I nearly drowned by passing out in my bath at the age of 25 and carried on drinking How I got breast cancer - and carried on drinking How a "walking, talking blackout" made me (finally) ditch the drink I talk about my quest for sobriety, my failure as an AA member and how I finally got sober.  I share my motivation for founding Tribe Sober and read out my Goodbye to Alcohol Letter. This was the very first episode of the Tribe Sober podcast so is episode one in Apple podcasts – or via this link People often find podcasts by googling key words so the fact that our most popular podcast was called “How to Stop Binge Drinking” would indicate that a lot of people find themselves without an off switch once they start drinking. I certainly fell in that category – a couple of glasses every evening and probably a binge once a week. If you've ever wondered exactly how much you have to drink to constitute a binge you may be surprised to learn that:- Binge drinking is defined as consuming 4 or more drinks on one occasion for women or 5 or more drinks on one occasion for men Australian sobriety coach Kathryn Elliott was a binge drinker 1.  How to Stop Binge Drinking with Kathryn Elliott  Kathryn would be in a cycle – go for it, recover, go for it, recover She didn't really see this as a “problem” even when she started having blackouts at 16 – some blackouts which involved driving If you listen to last weeks Tribe Sober episode with Professor Nutt you can hear him explaining the science behind blackouts – and the fact that blackouts can actually lead to brain damage! She could go for weeks without drinking and challenges like Dry January were easy for her but she would always see these dry periods as permission to binge before and afterwards! As Kathryn looks back on those short periods of abstinence she realises they did nothing to help her understand her binge drinking habit Women need to understand that binge drinking is particularly dangerous as it can take up to a month for our liver to recover from a heavy session. We tend to think that once the hangover has gone we can start drinking again but that just piles more damage on top of the existing damage. Episode 113 on Apple podcasts or access my conversation with Kathryn via this link  So that's our top ten podcast episodes – thank you to our amazing guests and of course to our listeners! More Info Subscription membership – you can join up HERE. To access our website, click HERE. If you would like a free copy of our “Annual Tracker” or our e-book 66 Days to Sobriety, please email janet@tribesober.com. If you would like to come to our Saturday afternoon Zoom Cafe as a guest and meet our community, just email janet@tribesober.com. to join our mailing list click HERE    Episode Sponsor This episode is sponsored by the Tribe Sober Membership Program.  If you want to change your relationship with alcohol then sign up today Read more about our program and subscribe HERE   Help us to Spread the Word! We made this podcast so that we can reach more people who need our help.  Please subscribe and share. If you enjoyed the podcast, then please leave us a 5-star review on Apple podcasts. Take a screenshot of your review, and DM it to Tribe Sober's Instagram page – see PS below for instructions. We'll send you something special to say thank you! We release a podcast episode every Saturday morning. You can follow Tribe Sober on Facebook, Twitter, TikTok and Instagram. You can join our private Facebook group HERE.   PS: How to Leave a Rating/Review in Apple Podcasts (on an iOS Device) Open the Podcasts app. EASY. Choose “Search” from the bottom row of icons and enter the name of the show (e.g. Recover Like a Mother) into the search field. Select the show under Shows (not under Episodes). Scroll down past the first few episodes until you see Ratings & Reviews. Click Write a Review underneath the displayed reviews from other listeners. You'll then have the option to rate the show on a 5-star scale and write a review (you can rate without writing too but it's always good to read your experience).  

On this week's episode of My So-Called Fabulous, neuroscientist, Staci Danford returns to the show! Staci shares how our brains are wired when you are the bully, the bullied, or the bystander. Are you a parent who doesn't know what to do if your child is bullied? We discuss where the desire to bully comes from, the brain science behind bullying, and how we can better communicate with our children and build their self-confidence. Bullying and being bullied causes real damage that can last a lifetime if you don't get this behavior control. If you have children in your life, you don't want to miss this episode for insight and incredible information.Staci's Danford's bookFind One Good Thinghttps://www.stacidanford.com/shop/p/find-one-good-thing (https://www.stacidanford.com/shop/p/find-one-good-thing)Find Staci Danford!Website: https://www.stacidanford.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGratefulBrain/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacidanford/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staci-danford-m-b-e-71a03a102/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/001-welcome-to-a-mental-makeover/id1625928488?i=1000563691816Check out our podcast, now on video, on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzeA0jBX83j4wqpA2r9lpQTune in NOW and don't forget to subscribe, listen, rate, and review!To learn more about your host, Tiffany Blackmon…Check out my website,https://tiffanycblackmon.comSubscribe on YouTube, Tiffany Blackmonhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzeA0jBX83j4wqpA2r9lpQFollow me on Instagram, @tiffanycblackmonhttps://www.instagram.com/tiffanycblackmon/Follow me on Facebook, Tiffany Blackmonhttps://www.facebook.com/tiffanyslifestyleSubscribe to my newsletter HERE so you never miss anything!https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60e9bde415524dbe100c6f14

On this week's episode of My So-Called Fabulous, we are joined by neuroscientist, Staci Danford for the sixth time! We discuss the not-so fabulous parts of the holiday season… stress. Traditions, blended families, and in-laws… all dynamics that can add stress. How can we rewire our brains and actions to minimize stress, and truly enjoy the holiday season? This episode will be your holiday holy grail. Find Staci Danford!Website: https://www.stacidanford.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheGratefulBrain/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stacidanford/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staci-danford-m-b-e-71a03a102/Staci's Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-mental-makeover/id1625928488Staci's Books: https://www.stacidanford.com/shopCheck out our podcast, now on video, on my YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzeA0jBX83j4wqpA2r9lpQTune in NOW and don't forget to subscribe, listen, rate, and review!To learn more about your host, Tiffany Blackmon…Check out my website,https://tiffanycblackmon.comSubscribe on YouTube, Tiffany Blackmonhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzeA0jBX83j4wqpA2r9lpQFollow me on Instagram, @tiffanycblackmonhttps://www.instagram.com/tiffanycblackmon/Follow me on Facebook, Tiffany Blackmonhttps://www.facebook.com/tiffanyslifestyleSubscribe to my newsletter HERE so you never miss anything!https://view.flodesk.com/pages/60e9bde415524dbe100c6f14

Brains and Bathingsuits….In the swings of menopause Fresh off removing my breast implants I am over 50 On a beach, surrounded by babes in bikinis…Sounds like a dream summer day, right? HA. How many of you have experienced feeling avoidance, fear, or anxiety around being in a bathing suit in the summer?This episode is to address just how one (little) article of clothing, and cause a big impact on the brain. Our 2nd episode of In Her Shoes is here and I am helping you do a quick confidence check. I am Staci Danford, an educational neuroscientist with another episode of A Mental Makeover here to remind you that the jiggle does not have to impact the joy. Can't wait for you to listen. —Do you get my weekly email?? Come join the party:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62472584b3be600de2a271feGrab my free downloadable to explant surgeries:https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62472584b3be600de2a271feLet's follow each other on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/stacidanford/?hl=en

Staci Danford  @StaciDanford joins us to discuss: - How To Improve Someone's Mood- The Impact Of A Smile- Having Confidence In Your Own Body- Why we value women's beauty- Brain Chemicals That Make You Like vs Need- Why Your Relationships Only Last For 6 Months- The Impact Of Getting And Removing Breast Implants- How To Improve Your Self Esteem- How To Define A Health Relationship- Have You Judged Sugar Babies And Sugar Daddies?Follow: Introspect Club Email: IntrospectClub@Gmail.comPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/introspect_clubIG: https://www.instagram.com/introspect_club/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Introspect_ClubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theintrospectclub/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDb2G48lD0FC0fi-ENHo_tAApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/introspect-club/id1588329358Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/099r2H7cOuuUzBfpCIa4Dp?si=usfO7pliQoWpYaMB5bq9EgTikTok: tiktok.com/@introspect_clubJeff Damisse IG: https://www.instagram.com/j.damisse/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/j_damisse Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.damisse Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@j.damisse The Clock (instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-the-clock Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Sf-DjaE_TeE

You create your reality, and it all starts in your head. Will it be the worst or the best day? It's all up to you. In this episode, Liz and Andresa sit down with Staci Danford to discuss the power of the human brain, and how we could 'reboot' it, and use it to our advantage. She also talks about how we could intentionally fill up our memory bank and practice gratitude so we are less influenced by external factors, and we can live life as we planned it. Staci Danford has a Master's Degree in Mind, Brain, and Education. She's a TEDx speaker and has been a GRATITUDE consultant for the ABC News show, Good Morning Texas. She is also the owner and operator of The Grateful Brain, a consulting company that uses Neuroscience to help individuals, schools, and companies understand that: YOUR BRAIN POWER IS YOUR SUPERPOWER… but only if you know how to use it! Staci and her husband Larry live in Azle, Texas. She is the mother of three incredible children and a precious grandbaby who is 6 months old! Tune in until the end to learn how you can take charge of your life by correcting your brain patterns and strengthening your mind. Let's get started! Quotes • “The difference is, I call it casual thanks, just saying thank you. When somebody holds the door open for you, or somebody lets you into traffic and you kind of give them a little happy wave. That's not gratitude. That's just saying thank you. That's appreciation. It's different. But deep gratitude has to activate the chemicals in your brain because it activates an emotional feeling.” (10:53-11:16) • “The secret is to ask your brain why. Why am I grateful? Why am I saying thank you?" (11:27-11:32) • “One of the myths of gratitude is it's the cure-all and it's not. As a matter of fact, the newest research shows that when people force themselves to be grateful, it actually backfires.” (20:40-20:50) • “The greatest discovery of neuroscience in the last 100 years is neuroplasticity, and that tells us that up until the day we die, our brain has the ability to be malleable and change. But how does it change? Repetition. Repetition is the secret to everything” (26:37-26:53) • “The world is not here for your joy and amusement. And sadly, your brain does not care about your happiness. It does not care about you at all… Your brain is your job. You have to make yourself happy. Your joy is your job. And if somebody is upsetting you, you need to know why. The why is the problem not the people.” (29:44-30:14)  • “If you understand how to tap into your clients' gratitude language, you could probably sell them anything because people all want to be seen, heard, and understood. That's our brain's innate wiring system. We all want that.” (41:29-41:47) Connect with Staci: Website: https://thegratefulbrain.com IG: @stacidanford Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staci.danford LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staci-danford-m-b-e-71a03a102/   Resources mentioned:  Brené Brown The Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman and Michael E. Long InvestHER CON  Time: June 23-24  Place: Charlotte, NC InvestHER CON is a full circle transformational experience created with the women investors' needs, desires, and schedules in mind. The event brings top-notch experts in Real Estate Investing, Business Strategies, and Self-Care who will push the boundaries, expand the mindset, and promote deeper connections among the attendees. Learn from real teachers who will share actionable strategies so you can leave the event with the knowledge, connections, and confidence to grow your investing business and live life on your own terms. 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We open doors in June. https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/reserve  3) InvestHER Community on Facebook  We have thousands of members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) This is a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals!    4) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe  We have Investher Meetup members attending in-person meetings across the country and Canada. Meetups are being held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! Learn more about our InvestHER leaders, meetup locations, and how to become an InvestHER Leader HERE!     5) InvestHER™ eXp Team Our mission is to empower women in Real Estate to live a financially free and balanced life, and we are extending our support to Real Estate agents worldwide.   We have created exclusive content and support for the InvestHER™ eXp Team: *Top skills and strategies to grow YOUR business *How to utilize your “real estate agent” advantage to become a real estate investor *Monthly live masterminds *Become part of Libertas Organization with top coaches, Tim and Julie Harris. Jonna Hall Weber is leading our team. If you have any questions or are ready to join our team, click here to schedule a call with her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You create your reality, and it all starts in your head. Will it be the worst or the best day? It's all up to you.In this episode, Liz and Andresa sit down with Staci Danford to discuss the power of the human brain, and how we could 'reboot' it, and use it to our advantage. She also talks about how we could intentionally fill up our memory bank and practice gratitude so we are less influenced by external factors, and we can live life as we planned it.Staci Danford has a Master's Degree in Mind, Brain, and Education. She's a TEDx speaker and has been a GRATITUDE consultant for the ABC News show, Good Morning Texas. She is also the owner and operator of The Grateful Brain, a consulting company that uses Neuroscience to help individuals, schools, and companies understand that: YOUR BRAIN POWER IS YOUR SUPERPOWER… but only if you know how to use it! Staci and her husband Larry live in Azle, Texas. She is the mother of three incredible children and a precious grandbaby who is 6 months old!Tune in until the end to learn how you can take charge of your life by correcting your brain patterns and strengthening your mind. Let's get started!Quotes• “The difference is, I call it casual thanks, just saying thank you. When somebody holds the door open for you, or somebody lets you into traffic and you kind of give them a little happy wave. That's not gratitude. That's just saying thank you. That's appreciation. It's different. But deep gratitude has to activate the chemicals in your brain because it activates an emotional feeling.” (10:53-11:16)• “The secret is to ask your brain why. Why am I grateful? Why am I saying thank you?" (11:27-11:32)• “One of the myths of gratitude is it's the cure-all and it's not. As a matter of fact, the newest research shows that when people force themselves to be grateful, it actually backfires.” (20:40-20:50)• “The greatest discovery of neuroscience in the last 100 years is neuroplasticity, and that tells us that up until the day we die, our brain has the ability to be malleable and change. But how does it change? Repetition. Repetition is the secret to everything” (26:37-26:53)• “The world is not here for your joy and amusement. And sadly, your brain does not care about your happiness. It does not care about you at all… Your brain is your job. You have to make yourself happy. Your joy is your job. And if somebody is upsetting you, you need to know why. The why is the problem not the people.” (29:44-30:14) • “If you understand how to tap into your clients' gratitude language, you could probably sell them anything because people all want to be seen, heard, and understood. That's our brain's innate wiring system. We all want that.” (41:29-41:47)Connect with Staci:Website: https://thegratefulbrain.comIG: @stacidanfordFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/staci.danfordLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staci-danford-m-b-e-71a03a102/ Resources mentioned: Brené BrownThe Molecule of More by Daniel Z. Lieberman and Michael E. LongInvestHER CON Time: June 23-24 Place: Charlotte, NCInvestHER CON is a full circle transformational experience created with the women investors' needs, desires, and schedules in mind. The event brings top-notch experts in Real Estate Investing, Business Strategies, and Self-Care who will push the boundaries, expand the mindset, and promote deeper connections among the attendees. Learn from real teachers who will share actionable strategies so you can leave the event with the knowledge, connections, and confidence to grow your investing business and live life on your own terms.Get your ticket today: https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/investherconHow To Join the InvestHER Movement 1) The Real Estate InvestHER Podcast - The weekly show details the journey of some of the most amazing women real estate investors around the world, who open up their lives and share practical and strategic tools for growing a rental portfolio, flipping houses, and the mindset that allows them to run a successful investing business while taking care of their families and most importantly taking care of themselves. Subscribe via:Apple Itunes SpotifyAmazon MusicAndroid Stitcher 2) The Real Estate InvestHER Membership STRIVE is a one-of-a-kind membership for experienced women investors looking to make deeper connections and take their Real Estate business to the next level. It is more than a transactional membership, and it is a transformational experience for women looking to live life on their own terms.Apply today. We open doors in June. https://www.therealestateinvesther.com/reserve 3) InvestHER Community on Facebook We have thousands of members in our Facebook InvestHER Community (and growing!) This is a safe place for women to ask real estate investing questions and gain the support they need to achieve their goals! 4) InvestHER Meetups Around the Globe We have Investher Meetup members attending in-person meetings across the country and Canada. Meetups are being held monthly by experienced InvestHER Leaders! Learn more about our InvestHER leaders, meetup locations, and how to become an InvestHER Leader HERE! 5) InvestHER™ eXp TeamOur mission is to empower women in Real Estate to live a financially free and balanced life, and we are extending our support to Real Estate agents worldwide. We have created exclusive content and support for the InvestHER™ eXp Team:*Top skills and strategies to grow YOUR business*How to utilize your “real estate agent” advantage to become a real estate investor*Monthly live masterminds*Become part of Libertas Organization with top coaches, Tim and Julie Harris.Jonna Hall Weber is leading our team. If you have any questions or are ready to join our team, click here to schedule a call with her.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What a privilege to have our friends Jenn Kautsch and Staci Danford back on the show. In this episode we get real about what managing triggers looks like in real time, and on a daily basis. This episode is filled with tips, stories, and insights about becoming more aware of our triggers and overcoming them. To check Jenn Kautsch and her amazing work @sobersis check out https://www.sobersis.com/ss-home. You can check out Staci Danford and the powerful work she does @stacidanford and https://thegratefulbrain.com

Staci Danford is a one-of-a-kind mix of JOY & Neuroscience, with a Master's Degree in Mind, Brain Education. She is the owner and operator of The Grateful Brain, a consulting company that uses Neuroscience to help individuals, schools and companies use their brain like never before. Staci has been a GRATITUDE consultant for the ABC News show~ Good Morning Texas, and has spoken on the TEDx stage. She has 25 years of teaching and communication experience and was voted as one of Fort Worth Magazine's Top 10 Teachers and Voyage Dallas Magazine's Most Inspiring People. Staci and her husband Larry live in Azle, Texas. She is the mother of three incredible children: Brent- 31, Brooklyn- 28, and Brady-13. Connect with her:Website: thegratefulbrain.com  Personal Facebook Page: @staci.danfordFree Facebook Group (Gratitude Boost): @gratitudeboostInstagram: @stacidanfordLinkedIn: in/staci-danford-m-b-e-71a03a102YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzwu7xvJvOvpH0iMxH2eoRA 

Staci Danford is a one of a kind mix of joy and neuroscience. She started her career as a teacher and after 25 years realized she needed a change. Listen as she shares her story and how she pulled herself out of the pit of burnout.  As a teacher she was all in. She was dedicated to making sure her students got the absolute best of her and knew that they had someone in their corner. She always had the most exciting classroom and she spent much of her free time grading and providing feedback.  All of this to the detriment of her home life. Her own kids didn't get the same attention because she was so focused on her kids at school. After the demise of her marriage she knew she had to make some changes. But what should she do?  A former student of hers gave her the motivation to go back to school and become an educational neuroscientist. She'd always loved everything about the brain and now she studies it! Her story is amazing and I loved how she came out of burnout a stronger woman. Listen in to hear it all and get your dose of positivity and joy. “If you don't start living for you, no one is going to do it for you.” Staci Danford   In this episode: [02:20] Welcome to the show Staci! [02:34] She shares the kind of Neuroscientist she is. [03:20] Listen as Staci discusses her burnout story. [06:22] She talks about how one of her students was the catalyst for learning what gratitude does for the brain. [08:28] Staci believes that pausing and appreciating the little things that make you happy and gives you constant joy. [09:44] She shares some advice for anyone listening that might be going through burnout. [11:28] “Joy is your job.” [11:42] Learn how to connect with Staci. [12:28] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources  Connect with Staci: The Grateful Brain  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube 3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT LOW-COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book,Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Come sit with me in the Badass Collective Slack Group.

Find out more about Staci Danford on Recovered Life.https://www.recoveredlife.us/pro/20211108114028Live Your Best Recovered LifeRecoveredLife.us is revolutionizing how people find recovery resources. We've partnered with all the top addiction and recovery service providers to give you the best information, connections, and recovery resources to help you live your best-recovered life.https://www.recoveredlife.us/

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Staci Danford joins us to discuss:  - Is your brain designed to be bias- Genetic Racism- Pandemic Impact on the Brain- Emotional pain vs Physical Pain- Being married 4 times- Tips to control your brain- Love Languages Follow:  The Introspect Club Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/introspect_clubIG: https://www.instagram.com/introspect_club/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Introspect_ClubFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/theintrospectclub/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDb2G48lD0FC0fi-ENHo_tAApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-introspect-room/id1573111706Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0UaWnFQGmSfi2EAefx3ODl?si=eoxfhTsGSFaQeQlFK36RdA&dl_branch=1TikTok: tiktok.com/@introspect_club Jeff Damisse IG: https://www.instagram.com/j.damisse/Twitter: https://twitter.com/j_damisseFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeff.damisseClubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@j.damisse The Clock (instrumental) by RYYZN https://soundcloud.com/ryyzn Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/al-the-clock Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/Sf-DjaE_TeE

Educator of Neuroscience, Staci Danford is back on the show for the third time. If you've struggled with rejection, or can't seem to find a happy rhythm then this episode is for you. Find out how to activate your brains “happy chemicals” and some simple habits that will change your life.

Key points of this episode: - Change your language, the words you say to yourself, and you'll change your mindset. - Gratitude journals shouldn't be an obligation. Do them only if you absolutely enjoy it. - Being grateful means you had an emotional and chemical reaction in your body. - When you're asleep your mind is still open to receiving information. - Rewire your brain to create a new path of beliefs. -------------------- If you loved this episode, please share it

For more information on Staci Danford please see the detailed show notes on Recovered Life.  https://www.recoveredlife.us/blog/character-defect-or-trauma-response---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Live Your Best Recovered LifeRecoveredLife.us is revolutionizing how people find recovery resources. We've partnered with all the top addiction and recovery service providers to give you the best information, connections, and recovery resources to help you live your best-recovered life.https://www.recoveredlife.us/

When you're expecting an amazing year and instead go through one of the most harrowing experiences of your life, you re-prioritize your dreams. After Staci Danford went through a divorce at 49, she decided it was time to pursue her dream career.    She went back to school at the age of 50 and became an educational neuroscientist. She essentially studies the brain and learns why it does what it does and how it reacts to the stressors we experience. One of the areas she's most interested in? How the brain reacts when facing extended fight or flight periods, like times when we are burned out.    Her word is amygdala because this is the center of our fight or flight response. This same piece of the brain is what is most affected by burnout.    Learn how burnout is impacting the structure and makeup of our brain and why it really is so important that we find productive coping mechanisms as soon as possible. Staci has an amazing way of breaking down a complex process into terms that are easy to process.    Even more amazing are the tips she's giving us for helping our brains battle burnout. Listen in to learn more.   “Research shows that burnout not only affects your mind, but it affects the physiology of your brain.” Staci Danford   In this episode: [03:05] Welcome to the show, Staci! [03:19] She shares why she is the world's happiest NeuroScientist. [05:36] Listen as she discusses why she chose the word Amygdala. [06:34] The amygdala is the gatekeeper of your brain. [08:00] She says that the amygdala is larger when you are in burnout. [09:50] Staci talks about how during burnout the amygdala is withering away because the demands are outweighing our ability to handle them. [12:13] She discusses her thoughts on anger and the brain. [15:19] She shares how we all can walk through life with a healthier brain. [18:07] Staci talks about the podcast she is starting. [19:05] Thank you for being on the show!   Links and Resources   Find Staci: The Grateful Brain LinkedIn |Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube    Episode Sponsor: Dena George MD GeorgeMDCoaching.com Email Instagram LinkedIn    Doctor Me First episodes: Episode 11 - Acceptance Episode 113 - Favorite Ways to Grow Your Life Episode 197 - Effective Marketing Episode 283 - How to Start a Super Crazy Business and Go PRN Clinically Episode 315 - Taos Adventure   3 WAYS TO GET INCREDIBLE HELP AT A LOW COST!!! Buy my Kindle Book, Doctor Me First, on Amazon Join us for our Monthly Burnout Masterclass Series. Sit with me in my Slack Channel.  Schedule a call with Errin HERE Wanna be on this podcast: Schedule HERE Email Errin HERE

Staci Danford is a one-of-a-kind mix of JOY & Neuroscience, with a Master's Degree in Mind, Brain Education. She is the owner and operator of The Grateful Brain, a consulting company that uses Neuroscience to help individuals, schools and companies use their brain to change their life. Staci has been a GRATITUDE consultant for the ABC News show~ Good Morning Texas, and has spoken on the TEDx stage. She has 25 years of teaching and communication experience and was voted as one of Fort Worth Magazine's Top 10 Teachers and Voyage Dallas Magazine's Most Inspiring People. Staci and her husband Larry live in Azle, Texas. She is the mother of three incredible children. - You can watch the full video episode and connect with Staci and Nathan via: Rabbit.is/20/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/2052/message

We had the privilege of having Staci Danford back on the show. For our second conversation she takes us through what goes on in the brain when someone falls into isolation and the victim mentality. This episode is filled with practical insights and tips for spotting and overcoming the Victim Mentality.

Neuroscientist, Staci Danford with The Grateful Brain returns to the show to help me introduce June's Love Month Podcast Series. Each Tuesday during June, I have a tremendous line up of guests to discuss totally different types of love. Love of our fur babies, love of our partners, loving one another, the pain of losing a spouse, and loving our children. Staci explains each love is a different type of love and how the brain responds. Not to mentioned we are certainly all wired differently!

My guest is Staci Danford, a speaker, author and neuroscientist focusing her entire life's work on spreading the Science and Benefits of Gratitude. We talk about the obstacles people face today, as well as how the brain works and can be changed through the things you think and do on a regular basis. Staci shares a profound story about how she started walking on her current path over two decades ago and we even discuss how to hack your mind's “feel good” chemicals on a daily basis.

Emily Morehead, LPC, and Staci Danford, MBE, talk about reframing your brain with gratitude. As the episode explores the difference between casual thanks and meaningful gratitude, you will start to see how practicing gratitude can impact your life in a real way. You will learn not only why practicing gratitude is important, but also how you can do it and teach your sphere of influence to practice gratitude as well. In this enlightening conversation, Staci unpacks the science of gratitude in a simple way that only someone with her background and level of expertise could achieve. We are striving to make an impact in our world through creating conversations about topics that are important to you and yours. Check out the Show Notes for resources and contact information.