Brain and mind are intrinsically connected but often seen as separate. Every week, “Exploring Brain and Mind” will combine neuroscience research, tips to keep b...
EPISODE SUMMARY:For millennia, humans have been curious about brain and mind and how they work, which led to many theories.Thanks to the dawn of modern science with developments of modern technological ways of brain exploration by means of EEGs, MRI scanners, etc., many theories could finally be debunked as myths, and it led to ground-breaking insights about one of our most powerful and important organs. In this episode you will find out more about some myths that you may still encounter, and after listening you may be able to help debunking the myths and replacing them with more accurate facts.KEY TAKEAWAY:· Myth: “We only use 10% of our brain”· Myth: “Left-brained” vs. “Right-brained” people· Myth: “Alcohol kills brain cells outright”· Myth: “Classical music makes you smarter”· Myth: “Memory works like a video recorder”· Myth: “Bigger brains are smarter”· Myth: “Brain damage is always permanent”· Myth: “You are born with all brain bells you will ever have”· Myth: “Intelligence (IQ) is fixed and can’t be improved”· Myth: “Humans have the largest brains”· Semi-Myth: “Humans can completely control the brain with the mind”If you enjoyed the episode, please follow “Exploring Brain and Mind” on Apple, Spotify and other podcast outlets. FURTHER INFORMATION AND LINKS:To find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.To find out more about the host you can follow Elke Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-a-wallaceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkeWallaceBusinessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeawallaceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.a.wallace?lang=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/exploring-brain-and-mind/exclusive-content
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Episode 04 – Brain and Mind or Brain vs. Mind?
EPISODE SUMMARY: Is the brain the mind? Or is the mind the brain?How are they connected and how do they influence each other?These are important questions that will be explored in this fourth episode of the “Exploring Brain and Mind” podcast.After looking at the definitions and key differences between brain and mind, the episode will go into how brain and mind work together and influence each other, followed by diving into some key concepts linked with both.KEY TAKEAWAYS:· Definitions of “brain” and “mind”· Key differences between brain and mind· How do brain and mind work together and influence each other· Key concept: Conscious vs. subconscious mind· Key concept: Emotions and memory· Key concept: The role of beliefs· Brain–mind duality in decision making· Practical tips: mindfulness and journaling If you enjoyed the episode, please follow “Exploring Brain and Mind” on Apple, Spotify and other podcast outlets. FURTHER INFORMATION AND LINKS:To find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.To find out more about the host you can follow Elke Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-a-wallaceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkeWallaceBusinessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeawallaceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.a.wallace?lang=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/exploring-brain-and-mind/exclusive-content
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Episode 03 – Habits and Routines
EPISODE SUMMARY: Are you one of the people, who want to change and start new habits but who struggle and fall back into old habits that don’t serve you?Would you like to find out how you can finally succeed to break those old useless habits and install new ones that lead you to a more fulfilled life?If you answered “yes” to one or both questions, this episode is for YOU!You will not only find out what is involved in the processes of habit formation and breaking old habits, but you will get some practical tips how you can firmly install the new habits in your brain by means of consistency and repetition and what to avoid so you won’t fall back the old ways you want to move away from.KEY TAKEAWAYS:· Why the brain loves habits and routines· The role of the basal Ganglia· The role of Dopamine· The science of habit formation· Neuroplasticity and habit building· Strategies for establishing new habits· The science of breaking habits· The brain’s role in motivation and habit formation· Why routines help with stress reductionIf you enjoyed the episode, please follow “Exploring Brain and Mind” on Apple, Spotify and other podcast outlets. FURTHER INFORMATION AND LINKS:To find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.To find out more about the host you can follow Elke Wallace on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-a-wallaceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkeWallaceBusinessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeawallaceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.a.wallace?lang=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/exploring-brain-and-mind/exclusive-content
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Episode 02 – Un-jargoned Brain Facts
EPISODE SUMMARY: This episode will cover some brain facts that will enlighten you what an amazing and powerful physical organ our brain is.Some of the facts covered may be better known than others, but all of them are well worth knowing – or at least being aware of..The brain is occasionally compared to the CPU of a computer, which may be relevant as far as we look at the brain as the command and control centre of the body, and it comes with some incredible features and capabilities.I titled the episode “Un-jargoned Brain Facts” as I was aiming to keep the number of “technical terms” low to make everything a bit easier to understand.DISCLAIMER: Everything I share in this or any other episode is for information purposes only.I am not qualified to give medical advice as I am not a GP, doctor, medical professional or scientist; my knowledge is linked to the field of “Learning & Development”.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Featured questions and facts:· What is the water content of the brain?· What is a neuron?· How many brain cells do we have?· What kills brain cells?· How neurons communicate· Processing speeds of thoughts and emotions· How much power does the brain generate?· How much of our brain do we use?· Are brain size and intelligence related?· What happens in the brain during sleep?· The brain changes constantly· Can the brain feel pain?If you enjoyed the episode, please follow “Exploring Brain and Mind” on Apple, Spotify and other podcast outlets.FURTHER INFORMATION AND LINKS:To find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.To find out more about the host you can follow Elke Wallace onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-a-wallaceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkeWallaceBusinessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeawallaceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.a.wallace?lang=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/exploring-brain-and-mind/exclusive-content
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Episode 01 – The Internal Warning System
EPISODE SUMMARY: The first episode is about our Internal Warning System, the Amygdala and how it influences our brain and mind. It has evolved over many millennia to warn us of danger but often is a bit too hypersensitive when we enter new situations or are faced with change.The episode will help you understand the processes that happen in our brain when we are faced with change, unfamiliar situations or people and at times of danger.It also offers some tools and techniques to apply to calm the mind prior to or during times of change or uncertainty to empower us to embrace the new and the unfamiliar as our brain does need stimulation through activities and new experiences.KEY TAKEAWAYS:· Our Internal Warning System: the Amygdala – historical background· What happens in the brain when we encounter anything new or unfamiliar· The influence of the mind on the brain in new and unfamiliar situations· What happens in the brain when we start new things or face unfamiliar situations· The importance of repetition when we start new habits· Why it is important to embrace change and new situations· Techniques to prepare yourself prior to new activities, habits, situationsIf you enjoyed the episode, please follow “Exploring Brain and Mind” on Apple, Spotify and other podcast outlets.FURTHER INFORMATON AND LINKS:To find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.To find out more about the host you can follow Elke Wallace onLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-a-wallaceFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkeWallaceBusinessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeawallaceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.a.wallace?lang=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/exploring-brain-and-mind/exclusive-content
Brain and mind are intrinsically connected but often seen as separate. Every week, “Exploring Brain and Mind” will combine neuroscience research, tips to keep brain and mind healthy and functioning well as well as talks with guests in different professions from science, coaching, leadership, healing and spirituality.Join your host Elke Wallace, founder of Mastering Your Mind Matters, on her mission to help as many people as possible to understand how their brain and mind work so they can take more control of their lives and make better choices.Follow and subscribe to "Exploring Brain and Mind" on Apple, Spotify and all other podcasts and find more information about Mastering Your Mind Matters on www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.