Podcasts about your brain

Has anyone ever asked you about your drinking? Have you ever tried to cut back on alcohol?  Drinking is a culturally accepted way to relax, unwind, celebrate or manage stress. And no one intentionally decides to have a drinking problem. It's usually a slow drift—one drink here, a few more there—and before you know it, alcohol might be playing a bigger role in your life than you intended. But how can you know if it's a problem? In this enlightening episode of our ongoing series, Dealing with Your Addictions, John and Austin talk about the very common issue of drinking alcohol and how to figure out if it's a problem in your life. You'll hear about: How drinking affects your brain and body A biblical view of alcohol Questions you can ask yourself about drinking Paying attention without feeling shame The goal of this episode isn't to heap guilt on anyone or to say you can't ever enjoy a glass of wine or a beer. Instead, it's about understanding what alcohol really does to your brain and body so you can be honest with yourself about your relationship with alcohol. This powerful conversation could be a game changer for you or someone you love! What Alcohol Does to Your Brain, Body and Health - from the Huberman Lab on YouTube Connect with us & Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds            X: withyou_weeds

Tech companies + advertising executives are manipulating us, no matter what. Today we're talking about how they do it. Tomorrow we'll talk about what to do about it. Main source: "Your Brain on Ads": https://www.npr.org/2011/06/14/137175622/this-is-your-brain-on-ads-an-internal-battleAdvertiser's Tactics (neuroscience): https://www.usdatacorporation.com/blog/brain-response-to-ads-the-neuroscience-of-effective-marketing/How Does Advertising Affect Mental Health? https://adfreecities.org.uk/what-we-do/advertising-mental-health/Tech Companies are profiling us from before birth: https://thereader.mitpress.mit.edu/tech-companies-are-profiling-us-from-before-birth/Resources for Resisting a Coup: https://makeyourdamnbed.medium.com/practical-guides-to-resisting-a-coup-b44571b9ad66SUPPORT JULIE (and the show!): https://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bedDONATE to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.netGET AN OCCASIONAL PERSONAL EMAIL FROM ME: www.makeyourdamnbedpodcast.comTUNE IN ON INSTAGRAM FOR COOL CONTENT: www.instagram.com/mydbpodcastOR BE A REAL GEM + TUNE IN ON PATREON: www.patreon.com/MYDBpodcastOR WATCH ON YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/juliemerica The opinions expressed by Julie Merica and Make Your Damn Bed Podcast are intended for entertainment purposes only. Make Your Damn Bed podcast is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/make-your-damn-bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Subscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsWhat if the birth control you're taking every day is quietly changing your brain, your mood, your relationships—and even who you're attracted to? In this groundbreaking episode of hol+, Dr. Taz MD sits down with award-winning researcher and author Dr. Sarah Hill (This Is Your Brain on Birth Control) to reveal the shocking, little-known science of how hormonal contraception shapes not just your reproductive system, but your entire mind and body.From altered stress responses to shifts in attraction, depression risk in teens, and the controversial “bikini science” problem in medical research, Dr. Hill pulls back the curtain on decades of overlooked studies that every woman and parent should know about. She shares her own journey from evolutionary psychologist to outspoken women's health advocate, explaining why synthetic progestins are not the same as progesterone, how birth control affects your immune system, and why teenagers may be especially vulnerable to its mental health effects.If you're a woman in your teens, 20s, 30s, or 40s—or a parent guiding your daughter—this episode could change the way you think about hormone health, fertility, and your body's natural rhythms.Dr. Hill and Dr. Taz discuss:How birth control changes the brain's structure and functionThe difference between progesterone and synthetic progestins (and why it matters)Why “bikini science” has failed women in medical researchThe surprising link between birth control and partner attractionThe immune system's hidden connection to hormonal cyclingTeen mental health risks: depression, anxiety, and brain developmentSafer contraceptive choices and how to support your body if you use the pillHow nutrition and micronized progesterone might help offset side effectsThis conversation is more than just information — it's a wake-up call for how we study, prescribe, and support women's health.Topics Covered:Hormonal birth control's impact on the brainSynthetic hormones vs. bioidentical hormonesPartner choice and relationship satisfaction researchAutoimmunity and immune system differences in womenMental health risks for adolescent usersNon-hormonal birth control optionsNutritional and hormonal support strategiesConnect further to Hol+ at https://holplus.co/- Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+.About Dr. Sarah E. HillSarah E. Hill, Ph.D., is the author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control and an award-winning researcher who has spent most of her 20+ year career studying women, relationships, and health. In addition to having established an award-winning health and relationships lab at TCU, she has published nearly 100 academic research articles, is a sought-after public speaker, and sits on the scientific advisory boards for women's health companies such as Flo and 28 Wellness. Her research is regularly covered by national media, such as The Washington Post, The New York Times, and many others, and is regularly published in highly prestigious journals, including Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Psychoneuroendocrinology, Psychological Science, and Health Psychology.Stay ConnectedSubscribe to the audio podcast: https://holplus.transistor.fm/subscribeSubscribe to the video podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DrTazMD/podcastsFollow Dr. Taz on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtazmd/https://www.instagram.com/liveholplus/Join the conversation on X: https://x.com/@drtazmdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drtazmdFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/drtazmd/Connect with Dr. Sarah E. Hill:https://www.sarahehill.com/https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphdHost & Production TeamHost: Dr. Taz; Produced by Rainbow Creative (Executive Producer: Matthew Jones; Lead Producer: Lauren Feighan; Editors: Jeremiah Schultz and Patrick Edwards)Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes of hol+Chapters00:00 Introduction06:12 The Flaws in Medical Research on Women17:51 Dr. Hill's Personal Journey with Birth Control21:43 The Science Behind Birth Control's Effects on the Brain27:45 How Birth Control Influences Attraction and Relationships34:44 Impact of Birth Control on Relationship Satisfaction37:31 Divorce Rates and Birth Control40:12 Hormones and Brain Influence41:35 Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): Progesterone vs. Progestin47:57 Birth Control and Mental Health in Teens01:00:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Are you wired to be soft? Discover how choosing the harder path physically rewires your brain's “grit center” for unbreakable mental toughness and discipline. In episode 818 of the Savage Perspective Podcast, host Robert Sikes sits down with author and high performance coach Ryan Munsey to explore the raw truths of building true strength. They discuss how simple daily choices, like taking the stairs, forge the discipline needed for entrepreneurship, leadership, and even intense backcountry hunting. Learn why the ketogenic diet is an incredible tool for endurance and how to balance the relentless drive for success with being a present husband and father. This conversation provides a real world guide to winning the battle in your mind and building a life of purpose and integrity.Ready to build the physical foundation that supports a disciplined mind? Join Robert's FREE Bodybuilding Masterclass and learn the simple, effective strategies to get in your best shape. Sign up here: https://www.ketobodybuilding.com/registration-2Follow Ryan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/ryanmunsey_/Get Keto Brick: https://www.ketobrick.com/Subscribe to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/42cjJssghqD01bdWBxRYEg?si=1XYKmPXmR4eKw2O9gGCEuQChapters:0:00 - The Science of Building GRIT & Mental Toughness 0:51 - How to Maintain a Lean Physique Year-Round 1:20 - The Best Way to Train for Hunting Season 2:02 - Planning a Backcountry Elk Hunt 3:02 - Why Most People Underestimate Mountain Hunting 3:50 - Is Hunting in a Deer Stand a "Real" Sport? 4:42 - Backcountry Hunting vs. Base Camp: Which is Better? 5:52 - A Hunter's Guide to Finding Water in the Wild 7:00 - The Life-Changing Power of a Wilderness Detox 8:31 - What to Eat on a Backcountry Keto Hunt 9:05 - Why Keto Is a "Cheat Code" for Physical Endurance 11:51 - A Sneak Peek at Ryan Munsey's New Book 12:46 - The Journey of a 100,000-Copy Bestseller 15:26 - A Practical Framework for Winning Your Inner Battles 16:03 - Is Society Too Soft? Discussing "The Comfort Crisis" 17:47 - Simple Daily Habits to Build Unbreakable Discipline 20:48 - How to Strengthen the "Grit Center" of Your Brain 22:05 - How Ambitious People Can Justify Rest & Relaxation 24:58 - The CEO's Guide to Energy Management 26:38 - The Entrepreneur's Dilemma: Work vs. Family 28:32 - Why CEOs Must Let Go of the Daily Grind to Grow 30:18 - How Your Calendar Reveals Your True Priorities 31:22 - The Best Method for Capturing Business Ideas 33:16 - 8 Years of Business: Lessons in Integrity & Peace 36:20 - How to Grow Profits Without Sacrificing Quality 39:37 - A Founder's True Definition of Success (It's Not Money) 40:42 - Are Big Conferences or Intimate Retreats More Valuable? 42:15 - A High-Performer's Daily Routine for Success 45:13 - Why Every Man Should Own His Own Land 47:04 - Is Instinctive Shooting the Ultimate Therapy? 48:00 - The #1 Strategy for Preventing Founder Burnout 49:48 - New Keto Brick Flavors Revealed 51:45 - How a Supply Chain Crisis Led to a Better Product 55:53 - The Perfect Carnivore Hunting & Travel Snack 57:15 - How to Legally Hunt Deer 6 Months a Year 59:34 - Who Do You Live For? An Honest Talk on Motivation 1:04:18 - Knife Debate: Replaceable Blade vs. Fixed Blade for Hunting

Why do mood shifts, cravings, and PMS happen before your period? Dr. Sarah Hill, author of “This is Your Brain on Birth Control” and “The Period Brain”, breaks down the latest science on hormones, the luteal phase, and how progesterone affects the brain and body.In this episode you'll learn: * How to survive and thrive in the luteal phase* Why PMS exists (and its functional purpose)* How progesterone impacts mood and stress* The connection between birth control and attraction* What contributes to postpartum depression* And more…Sarah E. Hill, Ph.D. is an award-winning researcher, consultant, writer, scientist, communicator, and professor. With almost 25 years of research experience, she's authored 100+ research publications, and two books that have changed the conversation about hormones and birth control for women. She earned her Ph.D. in Evolutionary Psychology at the University of Texas at Austin with Dr. David Buss and has called Texas home since moving here for graduate school in 2000. She has used the latest science on the dynamic changes in women's hormonal states to write her newest book, "The Period Brain" with the goal of helping people feel seen, heard, and understood.This episode is brought to you by beeya: * Learn more about beeya's seed cycling bundle at https://beeyawellness.com/free to find out how to tackle hormonal imbalances. * Get $10 off your order by using promo code BEHINDHEREMPIRE10Follow Yasmin: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yasminknouri/* Stay updated & subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.behindherempire.com/Follow Dr. Sarah: * Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahehillphd/* Website: https://www.sarahehill.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

02:00 Trump's former insurance lawyer, https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/the-former-insurance-lawyer-trump-picked-to-take-on-comey-54c4261d?mod=hp_lead_pos11 04:00 Media mocks Trump's lawyers 18:20 Rodney Martin joins the show 48:00 To host a livestream, you usually feel like you know something valuable that you want to share, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163993 54:00 Everything is BS, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163991 56:00 This is Your Brain on Bullsh*t - David Pinsof, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3uLVeSGnEU 1:03:00 Deprogramming Democrats & unEducating the Elites: How I Escaped the Progressive Cult by Lisa Ekman, https://www.amazon.com/Deprogramming-Democrats-unEducating-Elites-Progressive/dp/1662895313/ 1:44:00 The evolutionary origins of morality, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5JlZjcFWug 1:46:00 Bless her heart: Gossip phrased with concern provides advantages in female intrasexual competition 1:48:00 Arguments for the sake of heaven, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163981 1:54:00 Happiness is a status signal 1:56:00 The philosophical principles underlying the Trump Doctrine, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163977 2:02:00 ‘More on the decline and fall of Steven Levitt [& Freakanomics]', https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163968 2:14:00 Michael joins: Megyn Kelly getting blowback for tiptoing up to edgy comments on Israel 2:16:00 Charlie Kirk was a polemicist 2:23:00 Tucker Carlson, the Jews & Jesus 2:40:00 Analyzing Charlie Kirk's debating style, https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/09/27/us/politics/charlie-kirk-debate.html 3:12:00 What is a deepity? 3:14:30 Religion vs LOL Nothing Matters, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163966 3:16:30 What Are The New Status Games? 3:19:00 Virtue games are status games, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rn1eNoUhAQ 3:20:00 David Pinsof: The Psychology of Incentives and Opinions, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rn1eNoUhAQ 3:28:45 What Are The Highest Status TV Shows Now?, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163959 3:30:00 Dennis Prager's First Public Appearance! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWY2ZnVqYUc 3:38:00 Demons Are Interesting, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163948 3:44:00 The James Comey Indictment, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163934 3:46:45 Strange Bedfellows: The Alliance Theory of Political Belief Systems, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os0jvjssTG8 4:07:00 The grammar of anger: Mapping the computational architecture of a recalibrational emotion 4:09:00 Controversies in Evolutionary Psychology 4:19:50 David Pinsof: The Alliance Theory of Political Belief Systems 4:27:00 What Do We Find Interesting?, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163923 4:29:00 Why Do We Argue? https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163918 4:30:00 Eat, Pray, Profit, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163916 4:34:00 Understanding the illusion of understanding, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163914 4:39:00 ‘Status Is a Four-Letter Word: Self Versus Other Differences and Concealment of Status-Striving', https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163912 4:40:20 The Status Game, https://lukeford.net/blog/?p=163906 4:46:00 Predisposed: Liberals, Conservatives, and the Biology of Political Differences (2024) 4:53:00 Each side is trying to capture the positive vibes of freedom

Historically, medical research has done a disservice to women. In fact, for many years, scientists only studied men, assuming that all effects would generalize to women. But we now know that’s not true. In today’s show, we’re talking about how we can improve the state of science on women's health, and how that begins with having a fuller understanding of the hormone shifts that occur during the menstrual cycle and how they affect women’s brains and bodies. I am joined once again by Dr. Sarah Hill, the author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control. She has spent most of her 20+ year career studying women, relationships, and health. Her latest book is titled The Period Brain: The New Science of Why We PMS and How To Fix It. Some of the specific topics we explore include: What’s the problem with one-size-fits-all medical advice? How does the concept of PMS pathologize natural things that happen to women's bodies? What’s the problem with using the male body as the “standard” in scientific research? What’s wrong with the way scientists typically treat the menstrual cycle in studies of women? How can we do research that actually serves women? You can check our Sarah’s website to learn more about her work. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  Passionate about building a career in sexuality? Check out the Sexual Health Alliance. With SHA, you’ll connect with world-class experts and join an engaged community of sexuality professionals from around the world. Visit SexualHealthAlliance.com and start building the sexuality career of your dreams today. The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University has been a trusted source for scientific knowledge and research on critical issues in sexuality, gender, and reproduction for over 75 years. Be sure to register for the Sex and Aging Symposium, which will take place on October 4, 2025. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

It is well-known that PMS symptoms can deeply affect how women are feeling, including their mood, pain, and energy levels. But why exactly does this happen? Today, we’re going to dive into the science of sex hormones and the menstrual cycle, including how hormone levels affect women’s sexual motivation and tips for navigating sex at different phases of the cycle. I am joined by Dr. Sarah Hill, the author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control. She has spent most of her 20+ year career studying women, relationships, and health. Her latest book is titled The Period Brain: The New Science of Why We PMS and How To Fix It. Some of the specific topics we explore include: What’s the deal with PMS? Why did women evolve to feel like crap for half of the menstrual cycle? How do the rise and fall of different hormones during the cycle affect women’s brains? Progesterone is a hormone that’s supposed to make us feel good. So why doesn’t it have that effect during the second half of the menstrual cycle? How do estrogen and progesterone affect sexual motivation and desire? You can check our Sarah’s website to learn more about her work. Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology. *** Thank you to our sponsors!  Expand your sexual horizons with Beducated! Featuring more than 100 online courses taught by the experts, Beducated brings pleasure-based sex ed directly into your bedroom. Enjoy a free trial today and get 50% off their yearly pass by using LEHMILLER as the coupon code. To redeem this offer, visit: https://beducate.me/lehmiller-sept Head to https://paired.com/JUSTIN and download the #1 app for couples to start maintaining your lasting love today. The Kinsey Institute at Indiana University has been a trusted source for scientific knowledge and research on critical issues in sexuality, gender, and reproduction for over 75 years. Be sure to register for the Sex and Aging Symposium, which will take place on October 4, 2025. *** Want to learn more about Sex and Psychology? Click here for previous articles or follow the blog on Facebook, Twitter, or Bluesky to receive updates. You can also follow Dr. Lehmiller on YouTube and Instagram. Listen and stream all episodes on Apple, Spotify, or Amazon. Subscribe to automatically receive new episodes and please rate and review the podcast! Credits: Precision Podcasting (Podcast editing) and Shutterstock/Florian (Music). Image created with Canva; photos used with permission of guest.

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In this Think Thursday episode, Molly explores one of neuroscience's greatest mysteries: consciousness. At the center of this discussion is the thalamus, a small walnut-sized structure in the brain that scientists now believe plays a vital role in generating conscious experience.Long considered just a relay station for sensory signals, new research highlighted in an August 29, 2025 Popular Mechanics article suggests the thalamus acts as the brain's “switchboard,” determining which sensory information reaches awareness and which fades into the background. Molly explains how silence, rest, and focused attention support this system, and why the thalamus may be a key to understanding what it means to be aware.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeWhy the thalamus is more than a relay—it may be the brain's switchboard for consciousnessHow the thalamocortical loop coordinates awarenessWhat happens to consciousness when thalamic activity is disrupted (anesthesia, coma, psychedelics)How silence and rest reduce the thalamus's workload and improve clarity and presenceFour practical ways to support the networks that depend on the thalamusKey Quote“When you pause, when you rest, when you seek silence, you are not just taking a break. You are nurturing the very networks that make awareness possible.”References and ResourcesPopular Mechanics (Aug 29, 2025): Your Brain's Switchboard Could Be Key to Explaining ConsciousnessPrevious Think Thursday episodes: Silence is Golden and The Neuroscience of Mental Rest ★ Support this podcast ★

Today, Jesse is joined by Hanna Horvath—Certified Financial Planner, managing editor at Bankrate, and author of the Your Brain on Money newsletter—for a deep dive into the psychology behind our financial decisions and why money is never just about numbers. Together, they explore how unconscious “money scripts” formed in childhood shape lifelong habits, why emotional discipline matters more than willpower, and how anxiety shows up even for people who have “won the game” financially. Hanna explains how retirement brings not just financial questions but also an identity shift, making purpose and values as important as portfolio allocation. They discuss strategies for reframing our relationship with volatility, using fire-drill style planning to prepare for downturns, and creating small gaps between emotions and actions to avoid costly mistakes. Throughout, Jesse and Hanna remind listeners that building lasting wealth is less about chasing fads or quick wins and more about cultivating awareness, resilience, and intentionality in both mindset and money. Key Takeaways: • Money is never just about math—it's deeply tied to psychology, emotions, and unconscious beliefs. • Emotional discipline means creating space between feelings and actions, not trying to eliminate emotions altogether. • Retirement isn't just a financial transition—it's a major identity shift that can create anxiety even for those who are financially prepared. • “Fire drills” for your financial plan can prepare you emotionally and practically for downturns before they happen. • Social media and sensational financial headlines amplify fear, making discernment and discipline even more critical. • Retirement satisfaction depends on aligning money decisions with personal values, whether that means family, travel, community, or freedom. Key Timestamps: (00:00) – The Psychology of Money: Fads and Mimetic Desire (15:35) – The Hedonic Treadmill and Financial Contentment (21:41) – Understanding Behavioral Loss Tolerance (32:03) – The Spectrum of Risk Tolerance (38:51) – Money Scripts and Financial Behavior (42:33) – The Importance of Emotional Discipline (47:31) – Identity Shift in Retirement (01:04:53) – DIY Investing and Self-Compassion Key Topics Discussed: The Best Interest, Jesse Cramer, Wealth Management Rochester NY, Financial Planning for Families, Fiduciary Financial Advisor, Comprehensive Financial Planning, Retirement Planning Advice, Tax-Efficient Investing, Risk Management for Investors, Generational Wealth Transfer Planning, Financial Strategies for High Earners, Personal Finance for Entrepreneurs, Behavioral Finance Insights, Asset Allocation Strategies, Advanced Estate Planning Techniques Mentions: Website: https://yourbrainonmoney.substack.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-riley-horvath/ Mentions: https://bestinterest.blog/fad/ https://bestinterest.blog/eat-drink-and-be-content/ https://bestinterest.blog/behavioral-loss-tolerance/ More of The Best Interest: Check out the Best Interest Blog at https://bestinterest.blog/ Contact me at jesse@bestinterest.blog Consider working with me at https://bestinterest.blog/work/ The Best Interest Podcast is a personal podcast meant for education and entertainment. It should not be taken as financial advice, and is not prescriptive of your financial situation.  

I'm afraid that you are going to die. Sorry. You can imagine afterlives and  amass great hordes of wealth, but you're still made of human stuff, and thus will die. Humanity's inability to get its head around this most inconvenient of truths is probably behind most of the silly pointless stuff we do, from rampant consumption to wars to spaceships to conjuring up Gods. Joining me on this episode of Your Brain on Climate is Molly Conisbee - author of No Ordinary Deaths, a social history of how we've lived and died through the generations. Molly says we can learn a huge amount about how societies choose to live by how they deal with death - and why coming to terms with the fact that we will all (probably) cark it might lead us to do better by the climate in the here and now. We learn how our relationship with death, the afterlife, and messy mortality, has changed hugely over the years. When we're ever more botoxed and scared of aging, and billionaire-backed scientists are actively trying to cure death, are we running ever more away from the most human - and beautiful - thing of all? Let me know your thoughts on the show - hello@yourbrainonclimate.com. Please rate, review and subscribe, and share the show on socials. Please consider chucking this humble indie podcaster a few quid at www.patreon.com/yourbrainonclimate. Owl noises = references: 28:07. God on the rise with young people. 29.09. Yougov tracked people's belief in ghosts etc.  30.07. Roger Clark's Natural History of Ghosts. 34.51. Stefan Zweig's The World of Yesterday.  39.12. A wiki on Ernest Becker's Denial (not Fear!) of Death. 56:40. Make a death / memory box,  The show is hosted and produced by me, Dave Powell. You can follow the show on instagram @yourbrainonclimate, and I occasionally put up a Substack. YBOC theme music and iterations thereof, by me.  Show logo by Arthur Stovell at https://mondial-studio.com/. 

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Grounding techniques are quick, discreet tools that help you steady your mind, ease the intensity, and stay present…even in the middle of panic, grief, anger, and pain.Do you ever feel like your emotions are running the show? When emotions hit like a tidal wave, grounding techniques are your life raft. Learn three strategies to help you detach from the feelings and regain control. https://bit.ly/464pO6xIn This Episode:01:13 - Film Recommendations: Running on Empty and Defending Your Life04:22 - Road Trip to Colorado: Coffin Races and Granola Recipe07:51 - Grounding Exercises: Support Healing for the Body11:09 - Mental Grounding - Finding Something Else for Your Brain to Do13:27 - Physical Grounding - Focus on Physical Sensations Instead of Emotions15:30 - Soothing Grounding16:45 - Keys to Succeeding in Grounding17:58 - Discussion about Grounding - Follow Your Bliss and Make an Effort21:28 - "Brownie Mary" Hero to Terminally Ill Cancer and AIDS Patients for Her Marijuana Brownies27:48 - OutroLearn these strategies help you anchor in the present, calm the storm, and take back control. Whether it's anxiety, grief, anger, or overwhelming memories, grounding gives your brain and body a way to step back from the edge so you can breathe, think clearly, and move forward. Think of them as emotional 'life hacks' that you can do anywhere, with no one being the wiser. Simple, powerful, and portable—you can do them anytime, anywhere. Support the showGet show notes and resources at our website: every1dies.org. Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | mail@every1dies.org

What if the way your brain perceives reality is the very thing holding you back—from peace, freedom, and the life you truly want? In this episode, I sit down with Bizzie Gold, founder of Break Method and author of Your Brain is a Filthy Liar, to explore how subconscious patterns, trauma responses, and brain wiring shape not only our choices, but also the way we experience motherhood, business, and relationships. This conversation will stretch your perspective and equip you with a new framework for understanding yourself, your kids, and your work in the world. Tune in to hear: Why most personal development work doesn't stick—and what does The science of brain pattern mapping and how it predicts behavior How subconscious childhood inputs hard-code the way we perceive reality The surprising benefits of conflict, imperfection, and honesty in parenting Why helicopter parenting and over-protection often create negative outcomes How risk-taking in business and resilience in motherhood are deeply connected Practical ways to rewire self-deception and free yourself from old patterns The role of truth-telling and vulnerability in raising kids who trust themselves Resources & Links Mentioned: Bizzie Gold on Instagram Take your Brain Pattern Map (20-minute assessment) Your Brain is a Filthy Liar by Bizzie Gold

Send us a textEpisode 189: Why Strategies Aren't Enough to Heal Family Disconnection (And What Actually Works)Have you tried everything to fix your family—but nothing seems to work?You've read the books. You've followed the scripts. You've apologized, stayed calm, set boundaries… And you're still walking on eggshells.In this episode, Tina Gosney, Family Relationship Coach and expert in Bowen Family Systems Theory, explains why strategies and tools—while helpful—are not enough to heal deep family disconnection. And more importantly, she reveals what actually creates lasting transformation.You'll learn:The emotional and cultural trends affecting today's families (and why it's not just you)The real reason communication tips and parenting tools fall shortWhat inner transformation looks and feels like (and how others will experience it in you)Why differentiation of self is the missing key to restoring connectionHow to become the calm, grounded, emotionally mature leader your family needsThis is an eye-opening conversation for every mother who's tried to “fix” things but feels stuck in guilt, grief, or confusion. If you're ready to stop reacting and start leading—with compassion, confidence, and courage—this episode is your starting point.  Related Episodes:179 - Break the Cycle and Lead Your Family with Calm, Loving Energy and Personal Integrity187 – Stress – What Happens in Your Brain and Body and How to Stay Grounded180 – How Your Nervous System Shapes Reactions, Relationships, and Resilience. Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tinagosneycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinagosneycoaching ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach. Visit tinagosney.com for more information on coaching services.

Heavy ChatGPT use may help short-term tasks—but it can quietly weaken your brain. In this episode, Paul and Matt unpack a new MIT Media Lab study and explain how durable skills act like muscles: neglect them, and they atrophy. They close with a blueprint to keep yours sharp with a few minutes a day. Five Key Learnings: MIT study found weaker brain activity and “cognitive debt” after ChatGPT use. Overreliance on AI dulls critical thinking and originality. Durable skills—like communication and problem-solving—need reps. Daily practice (even 5–10 mins) keeps skills from rusting. T-shaped careers rely on both depth and breadth—neglecting either costs you.Resources mentioned in this episode: MIT Media Lab / Tech & Learning article on “Your Brain on ChatGPT”Humanity Working is brought to you by BillionMinds - the company that makes employees ready for the Future of Work.BillionMinds helps companies be ready for the future of work by developing adaptable, resilient employees. You can learn more about them on LinkedIn or by visiting billionminds.com.

ABOUT THE EPISODE --In episode 255 of Reel Therapy, Daniel and Donavon give their spoiler thoughts on episode three of HBO Max's “Peacemaker”. Are Eagle's secretly ducks? And is there a nefarious angle to this new dimension? Dan and Don break all of that down PLUS we talk in length about episode five of “Alien: Earth”. And for you Trekkies out there, Daniel goes on a rant that you MUST tune in for.TABLE OF CONTENTS --00:00:00 - About the Episode00:00:36 - Greetings00:02:10 - Peacemaker - Season 2 Episode 3 SPOILER Review00:26:41 - Alien: Earth - Episode 5 SPOILER Review00:36:30 - Star Trek SIDEQUEST00:53:47 - Before We GoABOUT THE SHOW - Peacemaker --Peacemaker returns with its highly anticipated second season, now set in the redefined DC Universe (DCU) and picking up just after the events of the Superman film. Using the multiverse-adjacent Quantum Unfolding Chamber, Chris confronts a mirrored version of his life in an alternate reality—one where his deceased brother is alive and he's a celebrated hero—offering powerful reflections on regret, identity, and what could have been.ABOUT THE SHOW - Alien: Earth --Created by Noah Hawley, Alien: Earth is a bold and unsettling sci-fi horror series set in 2120—two years before the original Alien. In a future dominated by rival mega corporations, humanity has splintered into cyborgs, sentient synths, and hybrids—synthetic bodies infused with human consciousness. The series ignites when the spaceship Maginot crashes to Earth, unleashing extraterrestrial threats and transforming lives.ADDITIONAL READING --For more trek and movie talk, check out Robert Mayer Burnett's YouTube channel: @theburnettworkDaniel's “Before You Go”: “This is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession”Find the book here: https://a.co/d/d2YONURFIND US --For everything Reel Therapy and 241 Studios, check out our website:LINK: https://www.241studios.com/Follow us on:Instagram: @reeltherapy_podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/reeltherapypodTikTok: @reeltherapy_pod

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Dr Tatkin is a clinician, researcher, teacher, and developer of the psychobiological approach to couples therapy, often referred to as PACT. He is assistant clinical professor in the family medicine department at the University of California. Dr Tatkin has authored numerous bestselling books on attachment and couples therapy, including: Wired for Love, Wired for Dating, In Each Other's Care, and Your Brain on Love. In this conversation, we explore: — How human beings behave according to procedural memory most of the time and why this is important to understand in couples work — Why relationships can be so difficult for humans — The difference between a secure functioning relationship and secure attachment And more. You can learn more about Dr Tatkin's work by visiting: thepactinstitute.com --- Stan Tatkin, PsyD, MFT, is a best-selling author, clinician, researcher, teacher, and developer of a Psychobiological Approach to Couple Therapy® (PACT). He has a clinical practice in Calabasas, CA, where he has specialized for the last 15 years in working with couples and individuals who wish to be in relationships. He and his wife, Tracey Boldemann-Tatkin, developed the PACT Institute to train clinicians to help challenging couples find secure-functioning relationships. He is the author of best-selling books We Do, Wired for Love, Wired for Dating and Love and War in Intimate Relationships, as well as the audio books Your Brain on Love and Relationship Rx. Dr. Tatkin also teaches family medicine residents at Kaiser Permanente, Woodland Hills, CA, and is an assistant clinical professor at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine. He travels throughout the United States and abroad with the PACT Institute teaching therapists how to help couples build secure-functioning relationships. --- 3 Books Dr Stan Tatkin Recommends Every Therapist Should Read: — Handbook of Attachment: Theory, Research, and Clinical Applications - Jude Cassidy - https://amzn.to/4aIbYGJ — Lyons-Ruth, K., L. Dutra, M. R. Schuder, and I. Bianchi. 2006. "From Infant Attachment Disorganization to Adult Dissociation: Relational Adaptations or Traumatic Experiences?" Psychiatric Clinics of North America 29 (1): 63–86. - https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2006-03379-005 — Schore, A. N. 2000. "Attachment and the regulation of the right brain." Attachment & Human Development 1 (2): 23–47. - https://www.allanschore.com/pdf/SchoreAttachHumDev.pdf

In this episode of The Singing Teachers Talk Podcast, Alexa chats with Rachael Drury about practical ways voice teachers can use AI to save time, spark creativity, and streamline admin — without losing the vital human connection that makes teaching so powerful. From lesson planning and practice tools to lyric writing and accountability, find out how AI can become a helpful ally in your teaching toolkit. WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?1:24 What can AI NOT do?14:02 How can we use AI positively as singing teachers?27:42 Helpful AI tools33:30 Are there any loopholes?41:23 How can teachers continue to advocate for the arts in the face of AI? About the presenter, click HERERELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKSSinging Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.222 The Rise of AI: What It Means for Singers and TeachersChatGPTSinging Teachers Talk Podcast - Ep.155 & 156 Part One & Two: Building Neurodiversity-Inclusive Voice StudiosSunoUdioMidjourneyStability AICanvaTonaraErol StudiosSing ScopeYousicianTuneCoreSound CloudDeezerSinging Teachers Talk Podcast Ep.224 Your Brain on Art: The Science of Creativity and HealingYour Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen & Ivy RossIndependent Society of MusiciansABOUT THE GUESTDr Rachael Drury is a violinist, educator and researcher specialising in the evolving relationship between music, technology and the law. Rachael's successful career as a musician has seen her perform with ensembles like the Hallé and BBC Philharmonic, and in 2019 she returned to academia to explore how new technologies are reshaping the music industry. Her PhD at the University of Liverpool focused on the legal and economic impact of generative AI on copyright, authorship and musicians' livelihoods. Rachael now teaches across music industry studies and performance, while also serving as Senior Researcher and AI Officer at the Independent Society of Musicians. Her work informs copyright policy and creative rights, and she regularly speaks at national and international events. She is passionate about supporting musicians, students and teachers as they navigate the fast-changing digital music landscape.SEE FULL BIO HEREE: rachael.drury@ism.orgInstagram: @rachael_drury BAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...morebasttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group

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It's the core of who we are.It connects us with other people.Switch on Your Brain p. 94, It is very interesting that every cell in the body is connected to the heart and the brain controls the heart and the mind controls the brain. So, whatever we are thinking about affects every cell in our body.Our minds, wills, and emotions (hearts) are meant to support one another. Inner conflict is evidence something is not right.Madeline Movie exampleWe speak to one another through our souls. Relationships are developed here.Our souls have to be restored at times. Psalm 19:7 "The law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple."Psalm 23:2-3 "He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul; He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name's sake." Our personalities are experienced here.The enemy throws a thought my way to impact my mind. If I allow it to settle on my mind, that thought impacts my emotions. If I allow it to settle on my emotions, it impacts my will/desire. When my will/desire is impacted, it becomes an action.If we are not able to express what is inside of our souls we will not be able to be understood and known as we desire.How Do We Take Care of the SoulWhen the soul is given attention and cared for, we discover the things which are in our hearts. A mentor can help another person discover the things in his or her heart. `Simple Comfort is a wonderful thing to receive, experience, and to enjoy. Soul and Mentoring:Mentoring: Strengthening the Soul of another person.What are simple comforts?Don't make this complicated. What makes you tick, brings you joy, fills your cup? The things that will be simple comforts are unique to who you are.Caring for Chris' soul examples:A genuine conversationA good meal prepared and shared with the desires to bless othersSitting next to a fireplace being warmed or outside by a campfireA good slow rain while taking a nap or watching a good movieSharing memories with loved ones around a kitchen tableSitting by a lake or ocean and enjoying natureMusicCaring for my soul examples (Christina):Sitting in the backyardDrinking Coffee and readingSitting in a coffee shopThinking about the future with ZionImagining what I want to do to improve the backyardBeing quietHaving a day to myselfWritingCaring for our souls is not a one time thing. Challenge:Take a self assessment of the condition of your soul.What's one thing you can do to care for your soul this week?Caring for your soul builds resilience.Caring for your soul is not dependent on someone else.

Dr. Caroline Leaf is a clinical and research Neuroscientist who specializes in Psychoneurobiology, the science of how the mind can change the brain. She's known for pioneering techniques that help people manage stress, overcome trauma and break toxic thought patterns. Through her bestselling books like Switch on Your Brain and her Podcast Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, she offers practical tools for building mental clarity and emotional well being.   And You all Buckle up for this episode, because Dr. Leaf has so much rich wisdom, practical information and she jumps right in! Follow Dr. Caroline Leaf on ⁠Instagram⁠   . . . . .  ⁠Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience⁠ ⁠Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠⁠ Grab your tickets today for the⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Raising Capable Kids Conference⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with David Thomas, Sissy Goff and special guests! Sign up to receive the⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Connect with David, Sissy, and Melissa at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠raisingboysandgirls.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . . . . .  If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Advertise with us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ form. A special thank you to our sponsors: EVERYDAY DOSE: Get 45% off your first subscription order of 30-servings of Coffee+ or Bold+. You'll also receive a starter kit with over $100 in free gifts including a rechargeable frother and gunmetal serving spoon by going to everydaydose.com/RGB or entering RGB at checkout. You'll also get FREE gifts throughout the year! JOLIE: Jolie will give you your best skin & hair guaranteed. Head to jolieskinco.com/RBG to try it out for yourself with FREE shipping. QUINCE: Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to ⁠Quince.com/rbg⁠ for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns.  THRIVE MARKET: Skip the junk without overspending. Head over to ⁠ThriveMarket.com/rbg⁠ to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift.  NIV APPLICATION BIBLE: Save an additional 10% on any NIV Application Bible and NIV Application Commentary Resources by visiting FAITHGATEWAY.COM/NIVAB and using promo code RBG.  BOLL & BRANCH: Feel the difference an extraordinary night's sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch dot com slash RAISING. That's Boll and Branch, b-o-l-l-a-n-d branch dot com slash RAISING to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textStress: What Happens to Your Brain and Body (And How to Stay Grounded) Have you ever felt hijacked by your emotions in the middle of a family conflict—and later wondered, “Why did I react that way?” In this episode, Tina Gosney breaks down the powerful brain and body science behind your stress response. You'll learn what happens when your nervous system senses danger, why it's so hard to stay calm in high-conflict situations, and how to ground yourself when you feel emotionally flooded.Discover the truth behind fight, flight, freeze, and fawn responses, what it means to experience an “amygdala hijack,” and how you can shift from reactivity to resilience with a few simple tools. This episode will help you normalize your stress response, reduce shame, and take your power back in emotionally charged family moments.Episode OutlineUnderstanding the Stress Response Tina explains how your nervous system responds to emotional threats the same way it does to physical danger, often without your awareness.Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn: What They Look Like in Families Learn how these stress responses show up in real life—especially during arguments, boundary violations, and family gatherings.The Amygdala Hijack: Why You Can't Think Clearly When You're Triggered Explore how your brain shifts from logical to reactive and what that means for your behavior in high-stakes moments.Stress in the Body: Cortisol, Adrenaline, and Physical Symptoms Understand the physical side effects of stress and why it's not “all in your head.”Tools to Calm Your Nervous System Get 5 simple, science-backed tools to help you re-regulate your body and re-engage your thinking brain.Related Episodes & Additional Resources“When It Comes Out of Nowhere: Responding to Unexpected Family Hurt” – Learn how to handle emotional “gut punch” moments and move through pain without spiraling. Bridge to Connection Program –·         Find out how to identify your triggers·         Discover how your brain shapes your relationships·         Gain the strength to stand strong in the emotional storm·         Move out of destructive conflict and into constructive conflictCLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE  Tina Gosney is the Family Conflict Coach. She works with parents who have families in conflict to help them become the grounded, confident leaders their family needs. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connect with us: Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/tinagosneycoaching/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tinagosneycoaching ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tina is certified in family relationships and a trauma informed coach. Visit tinagosney.com for more information on coaching services.

In this episode, Alexa sits down with voice teacher and performer Conor Angell to explore his influential article How Do You Teach Voice? Six Vital Non-Musical Teaching Principles. They discuss how these principles shape effective teaching, what's changed since 2019, and the importance of kindness, agency, and adaptability in the studio. Conor also reveals what he'd now add as a seventh principle, offering fresh insights for voice teachers, singers, and educators alike.  WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST? 0:34 What makes a good teacher according to Conor?2:40 What are the signs that your teaching principles aren't working?6:41 How can we get out of our own heads in the teaching room?9:59 How to keep learning fun15:02 Understanding intrusive teaching approaches21:08 Balancing challenge and support27:56 Teaching approaches for specific vocal targets33:10 Which of Conor's six principles have proven to be the most successful?36:37 How can HE programmes make room for teaching philosophy?40:56 What would be Conor's 7th principle? About the presenter, click HERE RELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKSDr BraceySinging Teachers Talk Podcast Ep.224 Your Brain on Art: The Science of Creativity and HealingYour Brain on Art by Susan Magsamen and Ivy RossDaniel Levitin This is Your Brain on Music by Daniel LevitinJournal of SingingHow Do You Teach Voice? Six Vital Nonmusical Teaching Principles by Conor AngellToward a Theory of Applied Music Instruction by Richard KennelLev Vygotsky's Zone of Proximal DevelopmentSomatic VoiceworkIndianapolis OperaSinging Teachers Talk Podcast Ep.219 10 Songs for Male Contemporary Musical Theatre Singers ABOUT THE GUESTBorn in Ireland, baritone Conor Angell joined the music faculty at Taylor University in 2013 after teaching at Houghton and Wabash Colleges. A versatile performer, he has appeared in opera, musical theatre, orchestral concerts, recitals, and recording studios. His stage credits include roles in Le nozze di Figaro, La bohème, Rigoletto, The Sound of Music, and The Music Man, with companies such as Opera North, Kentucky Opera, and Indianapolis Opera. He is a prizewinner in competitions including the Chicago Oratorio Competition and the American Prize in Vocal Performance. As a director, Angell has led productions ranging from Mozart operas to Broadway classics, earning recognition from the National Opera Association, also a writer and collaborator in professional recording projects. SEE FULL BIO HEREWebsiteBAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...morebasttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group

Angela is joined by Dr. Uma Naidoo, a renowned psychiatrist and nutrition expert, who discusses the intricate relationship between nutrition, mental health, and brain function, particularly during pivotal life stages such as perimenopause and postpartum, and advocates for a diet rich in fibre, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory ingredients. KEY TAKEAWAYS: Impact of Added Sugars: High consumption of added sugars, especially from ultra-processed foods, can negatively affect mood and brain health Diet and Brain Health: To protect brain health, particularly during hormonal changes such as perimenopause and menopause, it's crucial to focus on a diet rich in fibre, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory foods Cardiovascular and Brain Connection: There is a significant link between cardiovascular health and brain health. A healthy diet and lifestyle can improve both heart and brain function Stress Management: Chronic stress can have detrimental effects on the brain, leading to issues like anxiety and poor eating habits TIMESTAMPS AND KEY TOPICS: [00:10:36] Nutrition and cognitive health. [00:14:06] Effects of stress on the brain. [00:19:06] Menopause brain health. [00:28:58] Medication and motherhood challenges. [00:34:39] Importance of sleep hygiene. [00:38:29] Anxiety and food connection. VALUABLE RESOURCES Join The High Performance Health Community Click here for discounts on all the products I personally use and recommend A BIG thank you to our sponsors who make the show possible: LVLUP HEALTH: Slow aging, repair gut health boost collagen and recovery and more with LVLUP Health's amazing products. Save 15% with code ANGELA at https://lvluphealth.com/angela The future of women's health is here - click to join my longevity community for women - Live Younger - at the special Founding Member Rate ABOUT THE GUEST Dr. Uma Naidoo is a Harvard trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and nutritionalbiologist & author of the national & international bestseller: “This is Your Brain on Food.” Hermost recent best-selling book is “Calm Your Mind with Food.”The late Michelin-starred chef David Bouley described Dr. Uma Naidoo as the world's first“triple threat” in the food and medicine space as the nexus of her interests have found their niche in Nutritional Psychiatry. Her first book has already been published in 23 countries and 19 languages. https://umanaidoomd.com/ https://www.instagram.com/drumanaidoo/ ABOUT THE HOST Angela Foster is an award winning Nutritionist, Health & Performance Coach, Speaker and Host of the High Performance Health podcast. A former Corporate lawyer turned industry leader in biohacking and health optimisation for women, Angela has been featured in various media including Huff Post, Runners world, The Health Optimisation Summit, BrainTap, The Women's Biohacking Conference, Livestrong & Natural Health Magazine. Angela is the creator of BioSyncing®️ a blueprint for ambitious entrepreneurial women to biohack their health so they can 10X how they show up in their business and their family without burning out. CONTACT DETAILS Instagram Facebook LinkedIn Disclaimer: The High Performance Health Podcast is for general information purposes only and do not constitute the practice of professional or coaching advice and no client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast, or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for medical or other professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Users should seek the assistance of their medical doctor or other health care professional for before taking any steps to implement any of the items discussed in this podcast. This Podcast has been brought to you by Disruptive Media. https://disruptivemedia.co.uk/

Scripture ReferencedGenesis 1; Matthew 22:34-40; 1 Timothy 5:8; Ephesians 4Books ReferencedThe Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip by Stephen Witthttps://www.amazon.com/Thinking-Machine-Jensen-Coveted-Microchip/dp/0593832698The Optimist: Sam Altman, OpenAI, and the Race to Invent the Future by Keach Hageyhttps://www.amazon.com/Optimist-Altman-OpenAI-Invent-Future/dp/1324075961/Empire of AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman's OpenAI by Karen Hao https://www.amazon.com/Empire-AI-Dreams-Nightmares-Altmans/dp/0593657500Links Referenced and Recommended Episode 4 - Technology and a Human Future https://www.gospelunderground.org/podcast/2017/9/29/episode-4-technology-and-our-human-futureEpisode 165 - Just about a year ago - My Guy, AI https://www.gospelunderground.org/podcast/2024/8/29/episode-165-my-guy-aiReasonable Faith Podcast AI and the Argument from ContingencyPart 1 - https://www.reasonablefaith.org/media/reasonable-faith-podcast/ai-and-the-argument-from-contingency-part-onePart 2https://www.reasonablefaith.org/media/reasonable-faith-podcast/ai-and-the-argument-from-contingency-part-twoAlex O'Connor 24 min video - I made ChatGPT believe in God (seriously) https://youtu.be/HdH8rNnvKT0?si=utyxZByjQe36WIt_AI and Energy Usage - The Climate Footprint of Big Tech - MIT Technology Review https://www.technologyreview.com/2025/05/20/1116327/ai-energy-usage-climate-footprint-big-tech/Nuclear Power Plants and AI https://apnews.com/article/meta-facebook-constellation-energy-nuclear-ai-a2d5f60ee0ca9f44c183c58d1c05337cSam Altman and Cold Fusion - https://fortune.com/2025/05/07/nuclear-fusion-energy-ai-sam-altman-helion-pacific-commonwealth-timelines/Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task https://arxiv.org/pdf/2506.08872v1Knowing Facts? https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/anthropic-co-founder-benjamin-mannRelying on AI in Colonoscopies May Erode Clinicians' Skills - Study this week on Colonoscopy https://www.medpagetoday.com/gastroenterology/coloncancer/116968

In this episode we welcome Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross - co-authors of New York Times bestseller Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us, where they explore how the arts are not just entertainment, but vital to human health, learning, and wellbeing.Our guests reveal how art physically changes the brain and body. We discuss neuroaesthetics—the science of how art impacts us—alongside practical ways teachers and creatives can use these insights in their own work. Whether you're curious about creativity, seeking tools for wellbeing, or simply want scientific proof that the arts truly matter, this conversation will inspire and affirm the transformative role of art in our lives.WHAT'S IN THIS PODCAST?0:00 ‘Your Brain on Art' Book Review4 :08 What art has impacted Susan?7:17 What art has impacted Ivy?10:07 What is ‘art?'13:15 The difference between being the beholder v the creator?17:09 How art and medicine work together25:23 What sound and music offer33:53 How can teachers encourage an aesthetic mindset?39:14 When art becomes your careerBuy ‘Your Brain on Art' (USA)  Amazon, Barnes & Noble Buy ‘Your Brain on Art' (UK) Amazon, WaterstonesAbout the presenter, click HERERELEVANT MENTIONS & LINKSA Little Life by Hanya YanigaharaSinging Teachers Talk - Ep.207 Singing at the End of Life: The Magic of Music in HospicesMusicophilia by Oliver SacksFormer Ballerina with Alzheimer's Performs ‘Swan Lake' DanceNational Institute for PlayDr George MusgraveVoice Study CentreABOUT THE GUESTSSusan Magsamen, founder of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University, explores how the arts influence brain, body and behaviour, translating research into programs for health, wellbeing and education. Her Impact Thinking model applies scientific rigour to arts research while ensuring real-world use. She also co-leads the NeuroArts Blueprint with the Aspen Institute. Ivy Ross, Chief Design Officer at Google, has led award-winning hardware design since 2017, earning more than 240 global design awards. Previously she held leadership roles at Calvin Klein, Swatch, Mattel, Coach and Gap. Named one of Fast Company's 100 Most Creative People in Business, her artistic work includes jewellery in 12 international museums and recognition such as the Women in Design Award.See full bios HEREBAST Training helps singers gain the confidence, knowledge, skills & understanding required to be a successful singing teacher. "The course was everything I hoped it would be and so much more. It's an investment with so much return. I would recommend this course to any teacher wanting to up-skill, refresh or start up." Kelly Taylor, NZ ...morebasttraining.com | Subscribe | Email Us | FB Group

MIT just announced that AI is rotting your brain?! Two world-leading experts break this study down and reveal how AI and ChatGPT could silently shrink your brain, kill creativity, and wreck your memory.  Dr Daniel Amen is a renowned psychiatrist, brain health expert, and founder of Amen Clinics, which holds over 270,000 brain scans. He is joined by Dr Terry Sejnowski, a pioneer in the field of computational neuroscience and co-creator of the Boltzmann machine, a groundbreaking neural network that helped lay the foundation for modern AI.  They discuss: The evolutionary reason why ChatGPT is dangerous for your brain  How ChatGPT trains your brain to avoid discomfort, and why that's dangerous  How using AI too early in life may block emotional growth and resilience  The surprising reason AI might make you more anxious, not less Why brain reserve is your greatest defense against future decline The hidden mental cost of seeking “perfect” partners through robotics and artificial intimacy What you can do right now to protect your brain health in an AI-saturated world 00:00 Intro 00:02:53 Terry's Background 00:03:35 Daniel Amen Introduction 00:04:35 MIT Study: ChatGPT and Reduced Brain Function 00:07:42 The Link Between ChatGPT and Dementia 00:11:09 Biggest AI Concerns Before Understanding Long-Term Consequences 00:19:49 What Does a Healthy Relationship with AI Look Like? 00:23:09 AI and Early Brain Development 00:25:43 AI Girlfriends 00:35:38 Why Struggle Is Good for Your Brain 00:37:24 Biggest Concerns with AI 00:40:26 ChatGPT Best Practices 00:45:07 Do We Still Need to Spell? 00:46:53 How Can We Learn Better? 00:48:32 How to Avoid Procrastination 00:52:12 Ads 00:54:15 Boosting Brain Health Without AI 00:57:57 Are We Raising Mentally Weak Kids? 00:58:46 Effects of Religion on the Brain 01:01:43 How to Build a Brain-Healthy Nation 01:03:55 Things That Are Bad for Your Brain 01:07:24 Artificial Sweeteners 01:09:07 Is Loud Noise Bad for Your Brain? 01:10:19 Ads 01:11:11 Multitasking 01:12:59 What's Causing the Rise in ADHD? 01:16:07 Negativity in the Brain 01:18:30 The Top Tip for a Healthier Brain 01:21:08 Importance of Sleep for Brain Health 01:26:59 Are You Prepared for Your Next Health Challenge? Follow Dr Daniel: Instagram - https://bit.ly/45pGDHk  X - https://bit.ly/4m8NtIz  Website - https://bit.ly/4lhW9uS Podcast - https://apple.co/4op5WSz You can purchase Dr Daniel's book, ‘Raising Mentally Strong Kids', here: https://amzn.to/4ldncHB  Follow Dr Terry: X - https://bit.ly/4frO4T6  Salk Institute Academic Profile - https://bit.ly/3H3Sy5H  Publications - https://bit.ly/4mbwrcS You can purchase Dr Terry's book, ‘ChatGPT and the Future of AI: The Deep Language Revolution', here: https://amzn.to/45kw0Wb  The Diary Of A CEO: ⬜️Join DOAC circle here - https://doaccircle.com/  ⬜️Buy The Diary Of A CEO book here - https://smarturl.it/DOACbook  ⬜️The 1% Diary is back - limited time only: https://bit.ly/3YFbJbt  ⬜️The Diary Of A CEO Conversation Cards (Second Edition): https://g2ul0.app.link/f31dsUttKKb  ⬜️Get email updates - https://bit.ly/diary-of-a-ceo-yt  ⬜️Follow Steven - https://g2ul0.app.link/gnGqL4IsKKb  Independent research:https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/DOAC-Dr-Terry-Dr-Amen-debate-Independent-Research-further-reading-.pdf Sponsors: Stan Store - https://stevenbartlett.stan.store/  for your 30-day free trialVodafone - Check out the first episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wL1Swvp4X5w Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if the secret to healing wasn't a pill, but the air we breathe? A crippling injury led to a discovery that could change how you heal forever.On this episode of Mark Bell's Power Project Podcast, Mark Bell and Nsima Inyang talk with Dr. Jason Sonners about the amazing benefits of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy. They discuss how it can help with serious injuries, speed up athletic recovery, and even improve brain function. Learn the truth about how oxygen can be used to help your body heal in ways you never thought possible.Follow Dr. Sonners: https://www.instagram.com/hbotusa/Special perks for our listeners below!

Do arts interventions and creative engagement really make a difference in our lives and our brains?  Yes, they really do. Come explore what the Neuro Arts movement is all about. In this conversation with Susan Magsamen, the author of Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us, and Director of The International Arts and Mind Lab at John's Hopkins University School of Medicine, we cover: *Why putting ourselves in the path of AWE is powerful for our brains. *What is Neuro-Plasticity? *How the Saliency Networks in our brains impacts why certain things resonate with us. *Why daydreaming is good for us. *How nature is the ultimate enriched environment for us. *What is the default mode network of our brain? The seat of ourslves or place of rumination? *And what actually causes us to ruminate? *The Aesthetic Triad, how we are wired vs our lived experiences. *The paradigm shift that is happening right now in public health. *Music Break, take a breathe and let go. (*Song: Of Your Own by James Harrell)  *Why Art and Science together is potent medicine. *What is Entrainment and why is it so powerful in arts interventions? *Music Break ( *Song by James Harrell, from documentary film Separate But Equal)  *Arts and Health vs. Pharmacology. *Are the Arts and Sciences dating? Yes and it's getting serious! *Closing song (Alchemy by Ilyana Kadushin and James Harrell)  *Signing off with Ilyana and James and may include some special cat guest! All Music and Lyrics in this episode by James Harrell and Ilyana Kadushin.  Visit: https://www.noiknowpodcast.com  https://www.neuroartsresourcecenter.com/home  

Many of us think of the arts as entertainment or a luxury of some kind. But In their New York Times Bestselling Book: Your Brain on Art, authors Susan Magsamen and Ivy Ross invite us to open our minds and consider a breathtaking expansion of this limited view of what the arts are, and the power they hold to transform our lives both individually and collectively. Ivy, who serves as Chief Design Officer for Consumer Devices at Google, and has previously held executive positions spanning from head of product design and development to CMO and presidencies with several of the world's leading companies, including Calvin Klein, Swatch, Coach, Mattel, and Gap.And Susan who is the founder and director of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where she also serves as a faculty member, Originally came together through a cold outreach email on LinkedIn.That email turned into a 3 hour conversation,Which ultimately led to a 4 year journey of discovery, writing and research.  In today's conversation they will share the fruits of this unlikely and extraordinary collaboration -As they offer insights, research, and practices that shed light on the new science of neuroaesthetics. And the possibility we find ourselves standing in front of:A cultural shift in which the arts can deliver potent, accessible, and proven solutions for the well-being of everyone.Susan and Ivy argue that this new understanding about how the arts and aesthetics can help us Holds the potential to transform traditional medicine, build healthier communities, and mend an aching planet.And that unlocking this potential is not about seeking something outside of us, But rather, is about returning to the creative and artistic expression we freely experienced as children.Embracing art not as a luxury, or an escape,But as our evolutionary birthright.For more on Ivy, Susan, their beautiful book Your Brain on Art, please visit yourbrainonart.com. You can also check out a beautiful newly launched resource center for the Neuroarts that Susan is spearheading at neruoartsresourcecenter.comEnjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Did you find this episode inspiring? Here are other conversations we think you'll love:On the Science, and Magic, of Great Conversations | Alison Wood BrooksA Cardiologist's Journey to Healing, Health, and Happiness | Dr. Jonathan FisherThanks for listening!Support the show

We have a lot of questions about AI. Maybe you do too. If you follow our work you'll note that we've done several presentations on AI (Reimaging the Academy Panel Discussion, and This is Your Brain on AI Dissidents Podcast). To get a better grasp on both the problems and opportunities, we invited Robert “RSnake” Hansen, a tech security guru and author of the book, AI's Best Friend, to our podcast. Our conversation centers on the moral alignment of AI. The divergence between censorship and alignment is discussed, which touches on the issue of bad actors in the design on AI. While we work to “raise” AI from infancy into what we hope can model a “best friend”, one of the tools we have to monitor the progression is transparency. We know that China's DeepSeek leans heavily on censorship; Gemini leans politically left; Grok leans right. These evaluations and critiques are important as we find the best way forward in this new landscape. But will it be enough? If AI can do wonderful things beyond human capacity, like cure cancer, are we ok losing some of our autonomy “to the machine”? Let us know in the comments what you think.Podcast Resources:AI's Best Friend: https://www.amazon.com/AIs-Best-Friend-Robert-Hansen-ebook/dp/B0CWDJCVHT

Alarmist headlines claim dieting leads to depression—should you let that stop your changing up your eating pattern to achieve your health goals? In this episode, we'll examine those “sad diets,” and you'll discover actionable, mindset-based strategies to make real, lasting changes to what you eat—without the pitfalls or misery. Ready to turn dietary changes into personal empowerment instead of gloom? Press play for a surprising and hopeful perspective!   LET'S TALK THE WALK! Join our Facebook group here for support, motivation and fun! Wellness While Walking Facebook page Wellness While Walking on Instagram Wellness While Walking on Threads Wellness While Walking on Twitter Wellness While Walking website for show notes and other information wellnesswhilewalking@gmail.com     RESOURCES AND SOURCES (some links may be affiliate links) DOES DIETING MAKE US SAD? HOW TO CHANGE OUR EATING PATTERNS FOR GOOD Ep. 263: Growth Mindset Correlation Doesn't Equal Causation T-Shirt! This is Your Brain on Food, Dr. Uma Naidoo Calm Your Mind with Food, Dr. Uma Naidoo Mental Health Consequences of Dietary Restriction: Increased Depressive Symptoms in Biological Men and Populations with Elevated BMI, bmj.com   HOW TO RATE AND REVIEW WELLNESS WHILE WALKING How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on Your iOS Device 1.   Open Apple Podcast App (purple app icon that says Podcasts). 2.   Go to the icons at the bottom of the screen and choose “search” 3.   Search for “Wellness While Walking” 4.   Click on the SHOW, not the episode. 5.   Scroll all the way down to “Ratings and Reviews” section 6.   Click on “Write a Review” (if you don't see that option, click on “See All” first) 7.   Then you will be able to rate the show on a five-star scale (5 is highest rating) and write a review! 8.   Thank you! I so appreciate this!   How to Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts on a Computer  1.   Visit Wellness While Walking page on Apple Podcasts in your web browser (search for Apple Podcasts or click here)  https://www.apple.com/apple-podcasts/ 2.   Click on “Listen on Apple Podcasts” or “Open the App” 3.   This will open Apple Podcasts and put in search bar at top left “Wellness While Walking” 4.   This should bring you to the show, not a particular episode – click on the show's artwork 5.   Scroll down until you see “Rating and Reviews” 6.   Click on “See All” all the way to the right, near the Ratings and Review Section and its bar chart 7.   To leave a written review, please click on “Write a Review” 8.   You'll be able to leave a review, along with a title for it, plus you'll be able to rate the show on the 5-star scale (with 5 being the highest rating) 9.   Thank you so very much!! OTHER APPS WHERE RATINGS OR REVIEWS ARE POSSIBLE Spotify Goodpods Overcast (if you star certain episodes, or every one, that will help others find the show) Castbox Podcast Addict Podchaser Podbean   HOW TO SHARE WELLNESS WHILE WALKING Tell a friend or family member about Wellness While Walking, maybe while you're walking together or lamenting not feeling 100% Follow up with a quick text with more info, as noted below! (My favorite is pod.link/walking because it works with all the apps!) Screenshot a favorite episode playing on your phone and share to social media or to a friend via text or email! Wellness While Walking on Apple – click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Wellness While Walking on Spotify -- click the up arrow to share with a friend via text or email, or share to social media Use this universal link for any podcast app: pod.link/walking – give it to friends or share on social media Tell your pal about the Wellness While Walking website Thanks for listening and now for sharing! : )       DISCLAIMER Neither I nor many of my podcast guests are doctors or healthcare professionals of any kind, and nothing on this podcast or associated content should be considered medical advice. The information provided by Wellness While Walking Podcast and associated material, by Whole Life Workshop and by Bermuda Road Wellness LLC is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment, and before undertaking a new health care regimen, including walking.    Thanks for listening to Wellness While Walking, a walking podcast and a "best podcast for walking"!

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In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger, FCAH, RBHT (facilitator and retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice) speaks to Dr Eva Selhub who discusses the challenges of health and life choices, and how her program aims to educate and support individuals in making better decisions. For part 2 transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/dr-eva-selhub2  For part 1 go to:  https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/dr-eva-selhub/           Highlights from today's episode include: Dr Eva introduced her comprehensive online course, "Foundations of Mastering Resilience," which combines nearly 30 years of clinical and coaching experience, scientific research, and holistic wisdom to help people build resilience in all areas of life. Dr Eva explained the difference between energy and vitality, stressing that vitality is the animating life force that goes beyond just having energy, and that self-awareness of this vitality is essential for true resilience. Manon's insight on the importance of distinguishing between physical, mental, and emotional energy when assessing a person's well-being, and recognizing that vitality—the animating life force—can improve even before physical symptoms do. ABOUT DR. EVA SELHUB: Dr. Eva Selhub is an internationally recognized resiliency expert thought leader, physician, author, executive coach, keynote speaker, and spiritual advisor. With almost three decades of experience, she previously held roles as an Instructor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School and as a Clinical Associate at the prestigious Benson Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital, where she also served as Medical Director for six years. Dr. Selhub also served as an adjunct scientist of neuroscience at Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, one of six human nutrition research centers supported by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). Dr. Selhub now collaborates with clients and organizations, leveraging her expertise to redefine leadership and wellbeing paradigms. Dr. Selhub possesses a unique talent for distilling complex scientific and spiritual concepts into practical, accessible knowledge. Her transformative energy, intuitive guidance, scientific expertise, and practical mindset inspire profound change and growth in her clients and audiences worldwide.  She is the author of six books, including: Burnout for Dummies, Resilience for Dummies, Your Health Destiny, The Stress Management Handbook, The Love Response.  Additionally, she co-authored:  Your Brain on Nature and has been featured in esteemed publications like The New York Times, authored multiple scientific publications, and has been showcased on national and international media platforms. Core purpose/passion: I want to bring hope to humanity of the infinite possibilities that are available to us to heal and live a full and rich life. That magic can be normal. Website | Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | YouTube | TikTok | Twitter   ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER, FCAH, RBHT  As a de-registered (2021) board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I've seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver.  My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'.  I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Manon's Mission: A Healer in Every Household!  For more great information to go to her weekly blog:  http://bowencollege.com/blog.  For tips on health & healing go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/tips   Follow Manon on Social – Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | YouTube | Twitter | Linktr.ee | Rumble   ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFÉ:  Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives.  Subscribe and review on your favourite platform: iTunes | Google Play | Spotify | Libsyn | iHeartRadio | Gaana | The Healers Cafe | Radio.com | Medioq |   Follow The Healers Café on FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe   Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release. * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!

In Episode 315:7 of the Best Books for Women with ADHD, You Will Discover: Powerful books that help you feel seen in your ADHD experience The neuroscience of ADHD to work with your brain instead of fighting it Resources offering both validation and practical strategies you can implement today Work With Me:

The luteal phase of the menstrual cycle has a really bad reputation. It's known for premenstrual syndrome, or PMS, when many menstruating people experience low mood, bloating, food cravings and sluggishness before their period arrives. In stark contrast, we think of earlier phases in the cycle as times when we feel energetic, motivated and self-confident. In this episode, we speak to Dr Sarah Hill, an evolutionary psychologist whose research focuses on women, relationships and health, and the author of This is Your Brain on Birth Control and her upcoming title, The Period Brain. She tells us what happens to the body and brain during the luteal phase, why so many of us experience unpleasant symptoms, and some little things we can do to feel our best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if your doctor was the one who needed saving?In this eye-opening episode of The Big Silence, Karena Dawn sits down with Dr. Darshan Shah, a surgeon, longevity expert, and founder of Next Health. After decades in medicine and a career spent helping others, Dr. Shah found himself battling chronic disease, obesity, depression, and burnout. But it wasn't pills or procedures that saved him. It was a radical shift toward root-cause healing and functional medicine. This episode dives deep into the science behind metabolic health, food and mood, hormones, inflammation, and even Alzheimer's prevention. If you've ever felt like your health was spiraling or your mind was foggy beyond repair, this conversation is your invitation to start again from a smarter, stronger, and more self-aware place.What's the Real Cause of Chronic Illness, and Can We Reverse It Without Medication?Dr. Shah explains why most health advice treats symptoms, not causes, and how root-cause medicine, nutrition, and tracking your biomarkers can change everything.(00:03:15) When the Doctor Becomes the Patient: Dr. Shah's Wake-Up CallAt 42, Dr. Shah was 50 pounds overweight, had high blood pressure, prediabetes, and depression — despite being a leading surgeon.He realized that traditional medicine taught him how to treat disease, but not how to prevent or reverse it.His journey into functional medicine began with uncovering the root causes of mental and physical illness.The experience made him rethink everything he thought he knew about health — and launched his mission to transform care from reactive to proactive.(00:11:05) Food, Mood & Metabolic Disease: What Your Grocery Cart Isn't Telling YouUltra-processed foods cause nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, and metabolic chaos — and often trigger depression and anxiety.Reducing sugar and refined carbs (like bread, pasta, and pastries) is critical to brain and body health.Dr. Shah recommends key books:Good Energy by Dr. Casey MeansBrain Energy by Dr. Christopher PalmerGlucose Revolution by Jessie InchauspéMetabolic health is deeply connected to mental health — you can't treat one without addressing the other.(00:14:19) Hormones, Bloodwork & Becoming the Boss of Your Own BiologyMost doctors don't check thyroid, testosterone, or estrogen levels — even though these regulate nearly every cell in your body.Annual (or even quarterly) bloodwork is essential to catch changes before they become diagnoses.At home, you can track body composition with a bioimpedance scale and sleep/stress with wearables.Knowing your health data empowers you to take action before symptoms spiral.(00:18:44) Fitness for Longevity: Why “Exercise Snacks” Work Better Than the GymDr. Shah encourages 3–5 minute movement breaks throughout the day — called “exercise snacks” — to counteract sedentary behavior.Research shows that every 45 minutes of sitting increases your risk of disease. Breaking it up adds up fast.Karena shares how she intuitively built strength this way with small workout breaks.Your genome is malleable, based 95% on your day-to-day habits and 5 % genetics.(00:24:22) Alzheimer's, Genes & How to Take Control of Your Brain's FutureHaving the APOE gene doesn't guarantee Alzheimer's, but lifestyle factors like poor sleep, sugar consuption, and inflammation increase risk.Dr. Shah outlines 15 modifiable root causes of cognitive decline, from toxins to sedentary behavior.Healing your gut, balancing blood sugar, and protecting your mitochondria can dramatically reduce your...

When was the last time you did a small act of kindness for someone else? In this episode of Uncomfy, award-winning journalist Nicole Karlis shares the surprising story that inspired her book, Your Brain on Altruism: The Power of Connection and Community During Times of Crisis. What began as an unusual, uncomfortable challenge from a Vedic astrologer in India turned into a life-changing exploration of how serving others impacts our mental, emotional, and even physical health. Learn more about Nicole's book – https://www.nicolemkarlis.com Has someone shown you a little kindness lately? Share this episode with them! Episode transcript - https://uncomfypodcastbyu.blogspot.com/2025/08/why-small-acts-of-kindness-matter-more.html CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Meet Nicole Karlis: Journalist and Author 01:05 The Origin Story: A Journey in Rishikesh 02:05 The Prescription: Acts of Kindness 04:18 Exploring the Science of Altruism 07:00 The Benefits of Small Acts of Kindness 10:27 Imagining a Caring Community 11:51 Conclusion and Call to Action

This week on Death Clock, Brent speaks with journalist and author Nicole Karlis about the connection between altruism and longevity. Nicole, author of Your Brain on Altruism, shares research-backed insights into how acts of kindness, generosity, and volunteering can positively impact both mental and physical health. They discuss how altruism isn't just about helping others – it also fosters a sense of purpose, strengthens community ties, and can even contribute to a longer, healthier life. Brent and Nicole explore the science behind these benefits, including studies showing that people who regularly give back experience lower stress levels, improved well-being, and even reduced risk of chronic diseases. Whether you're looking for a new perspective on well-being or simply interested in the science of giving, this episode offers compelling reasons to integrate more acts of kindness into daily life. Hope you enjoy.

In schools with limited resources, large class sizes, and wide differences in student ability, individualized learning has become a necessity. Artificial intelligence offers powerful tools to help meet those needs, especially in underserved communities. But the way we introduce those tools matters.This week, Matt Kirchner talks with Sam Whitaker, Director of Social Impact at StudyFetch, about how AI can support literacy, comprehension, and real learning outcomes when used with purpose. Sam shares his experience bringing AI education to a rural school in Uganda, where nearly every student had already used AI without formal guidance. The results of a two-hour project surprised everyone and revealed just how much potential exists when students are given the right tools.The conversation covers AI as a literacy tool, how to design platforms that encourage learning rather than shortcutting, and why student-facing AI should preserve creativity, curiosity, and joy. Sam also explains how responsible use of AI can reduce educational inequality rather than reinforce it.This is a hopeful, practical look at how education can evolve—if we build with intention.Listen to learn:Surprising lessons from working with students at a rural Ugandan school using artificial intelligenceWhat different MIT studies suggest about the impacts of AI use on memory and productivityHow AI can help U.S. literacy rates, and what far-reaching implications that will haveWhat China's AI education policy for six-year-olds might signal about the global race for responsible, guided AI use3 Big Takeaways:1. Responsible AI use must be taught early to prevent misuse and promote real learning. Sam compares AI to handing over a car without driver's ed—powerful but dangerous without structure. When AI is used to do the thinking for students, it stifles creativity and long-term retention instead of developing it.2. AI can help close educational gaps in schools that lack the resources for individualized learning. In many underserved districts, large class sizes make one-on-one instruction nearly impossible. AI tools can adapt to students' needs in real time, offering personalized learning that would otherwise be out of reach.3. AI can play a key role in addressing the U.S. literacy crisis. Sam points out that 70% of U.S. inmates read at a fourth-grade level or below, and 85% of juvenile offenders can't read. Adaptive AI tools are now being developed to assess, support, and gradually improve literacy for students who have been left behind.Resources in this Episode:To learn about StudyFetch, visit: www.studyfetch.comOther resources:MIT Study "Experimental Evidence on the Productivity Effects of General Artificial Intelligence"MIT Study "Your Brain on ChatGPT: Accumulation of Cognitive Debt when Using an AI Assistant for Essay Writing Task"Learn more about the Ugandan schools mentioned: African Rural University (ARU) and Uganda Rural Development anWe want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

Bizzie Gold is the CEO and Founder of Break Method, a first-of-its-kind behavioral diagnostics system that uses data analytics to predict and reprogram patterns of thought and behavior with 98.3% accuracy. An industry disruptor to the core, Bizzie is revolutionizing the way mental health, addiction recovery, and human performance are approached. She has founded and scaled eight global brands, and Break Method with its brain pattern mapping technology that avoids confirmation bias in therapy, challenges the outdated financial and therapeutic models that keep clients trapped in endless cycles of dependency. She is also the author of the new book, “Your Brain is a Filthy Liar”.

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1752: Christine Comaford shares five neuroscience-backed strategies that help leaders engage their teams more effectively, reduce fear, and drive performance. By understanding how the brain reacts to leadership, trust, and communication, readers can unlock greater productivity and sustainable growth. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://smarttribesinstitute.com/5-brain-based-keys-to-engage-your-team-and-have-your-profits-soar/ Quotes to ponder: "Fear shuts down the brain's ability to problem-solve, be creative, and communicate effectively." "When we feel safe, we can innovate, take risks, and collaborate." "Leaders who foster safety, belonging, and mattering get the best performance from their teams." Episode references: The Talent Code: https://www.amazon.com/Talent-Code-Greatness-Born-Grown/dp/055380684X The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: https://www.amazon.com/Five-Dysfunctions-Team-Leadership-Lencioni/dp/0787960756 Drive by Daniel H. Pink: https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805 Your Brain at Work: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Brain-at-Work-Strategies/dp/0061771295 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Kimmel, author of The Science of Revenge, joins the show to unpack one of the most overlooked forms of distraction and emotional hijacking: revenge. Drawing from neuroscience, psychology, and decades of legal and public health research, James reveals how revenge isn't just an emotional reaction—it's an addictive cycle that can derail our focus, well-being, and relationships. If you've ever ruminated about a workplace slight, stewed in a sense of injustice, or mentally put someone “on trial,” this episode offers a powerful, science-backed path forward.In this episode, we cover:What Makes Revenge So Addictive: How grievances activate the same reward centers in the brain as drugs, gambling, and other addictive behaviors.Revenge as a Productivity Killer: Why revenge always focuses on the past—and how it hijacks our mental and emotional bandwidth in the present.The Courtroom in Your Head: James explains the mental trial many of us run daily, casting ourselves in all the roles—prosecutor, judge, jury, and warden.Grievance vs. Reality: The neuroscience behind how imagined slights are often just as powerful as real ones.Workplace Revenge Culture: How toxic tit-for-tat behavior spreads through teams and how leaders can disrupt it before it takes root.Rewiring the Feedback Loop: How revenge follows the same cue-craving-reward cycle as other habits—and how to break it.The Science of Forgiveness: Why forgiveness isn't “soft,” but rather a neurological off-ramp from pain and rumination that reactivates the decision-making part of the brain.The Wonder Drug in Your Brain: How practicing internal forgiveness shuts down pain networks and reduces stress, anxiety, and cortisol levels.Practical Tools for Release: James shares how his free app helps users safely process their grievances through guided mental courtroom exercises.Healing as Productivity: Why letting go doesn't just make you feel better—it frees up your energy for purpose-driven work and emotional clarity.Connect with James and his work at jameskimmel.com and find The Science of Revenge wherever books are sold.Connect with Erik:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Threads⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠This Podcast is Powered By:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Descript 101⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Castmagic⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ecamm⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podpage⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rodecaster Pro⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Top Productivity Books List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Make sure to grab Shortcasts from Beyond The To-Do List by Blinkist. A Shortcast is a 7-10 min version of a podcast where you get the core takeaways. Make sure to support the show by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ checking out the sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bizzie Gold is a leading expert in emotional rewiring and brain pattern mapping, disrupting the mental health industry. Her latest book "Your Brain is a Filthy Liar" is an incredible read and shows us that we can rewire and reset our thought for a better life and better relationships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Sex with Emily, renowned psychiatrist and brain expert Dr. Daniel Amen joins us to explore how our "hidden dragons", the unconscious patterns from our past, are secretly controlling our happiness, relationships, and sex lives. Based on his latest book, "Your Brain is Always Listening," Dr. Amen reveals how childhood experiences, family trauma, and even ancestral patterns get written into our brains and show up in our intimate relationships. We dive deep into the most common dragons people face, including the anxious dragon, the abandoned and insignificant dragon, and the codependent dragon. Dr. Amen shares his personal journey with these patterns and explains how understanding your dragons can transform not just your mental health, but your sexual wellness too. We explore the connection between brain health and sexual function, why ADD can impact orgasms, and how negative thought patterns become "bad habits" that sabotage intimacy. This episode includes practical tools like positivity bias training, the power of rewriting your story, and specific breathing techniques that can reset your nervous system. Dr. Amen also addresses a listener's question about cheating addiction and explains how brain scans revealed the neurological patterns behind compulsive behavior. Whether you're struggling with commitment issues, sexual anxiety, or just want to understand how your brain affects your love life, this conversation offers both scientific insights and actionable strategies for creating healthier relationships. Show Notes: 00:00 - Introduction to Hidden Dragons 01:02 - Dr. Amen's Personal Dragon Story 04:40 - The Abandoned & Insignificant Dragon 08:26 - Most Common Dragons People Face 11:07 - The Ancestral Dragon & Epigenetics 14:18 - Rewriting Your Story & Focus 16:06 - Positivity Bias Training 19:07 - Happiness as Moral Obligation 21:22 - Brain Health & Sexual Function 24:02 - Building Better Mental Habits 27:59 - Listener Q&A: Cheating Addiction 35:12 - ADD & Relationships 38:20 - ADD & Female Orgasms 40:30 - Breathing Techniques for Regulation Join the SmartSX Membership : https://sexwithemily.com/smartsx Access exclusive sex coaching, live expert sessions, community building, and tools to enhance your pleasure and relationships with Dr. Emily Morse. List & Other Sex With Emily Guides: https://sexwithemily.com/guides/ Explore pleasure, deepen connections, and enhance intimacy using these Sex With Emily downloadable guides. SHOP WITH EMILY!: https://bit.ly/3rNSNcZ (free shipping on orders over $99) Want more? Visit the Sex With Emily Website: https://sexwithemily.com/ Let's get social: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sexwithemily/ X https://twitter.com/sexwithemily Facebook https://www.facebook.com/sexwithemily TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@sexwithemily Threads https://www.threads.net/@sexwithemily Let's text: Sign up here https://sexwithemily.com/text