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How Neuroscience Can Help Us Understand Our Brains - Dr Hayley Nelson

E20 • Jan 20, 2025 • 51 mins

Join Alka Sharma and Dr. Haley Nelson as they delve into cognitive behavioral neuroscience. Dr. Nelson sheds light on the mind-brain connection and quantum physics' role in behavior. They discuss how thoughts, choices, and habits interact, offering strategies for behavioral change and habit formation. Explore the biopsychosocial model, holistic well-being, and epigenetics. Learn about stress management through repetition, visualization, and perception, and discover how exercise benefits brain health. Dr. Nelson also shares recent neuroscience advancements and key life lessons.

Key Points

  • Understanding the brain's neuroplasticity reveals how our thoughts and behaviors can physically rewire our neural pathways over time.
  • Incorporating small, consistent changes and tying them to positive emotional rewards can effectively alter habits and improve mental well-being.
  • Exercise plays a crucial role in enhancing brain health by releasing neurotrophic factors that protect and strengthen neural connections.
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