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: 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=en
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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=en
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Episode 00 – Introduction to Podcast and Host
Episode 00 – Introduction to Podcast and HostI would like to briefly introduce myself as your Podcast Host:I am Elke Wallace, Founder of Mastering Your Mind Matters.My podcast “Exploring Brain and Mind” is part of my mission to help people get to know and understand their brain and how to optimise its function. It is a shorter-content, simplified and less-jargoned way of presenting different aspects about brain and mind everyone can benefit from.My background is in CBT Counselling & Groupwork, Mindfulness, NLP & Timeline Therapy (Practitioner level) and is a Neuro-Link Master Practitioner.To find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com and sign up to keep in touch.FURTHER INFIRMATION AND LINKS:To find out more about me follow me on:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-a-wallace/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkeWallaceBusinessInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeawallace/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.a.wallace?lang=en
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.
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