Exploring Brain and Mind

Episode Summary:The episode offers a reflective review of the podcast’s first year that includes some observations and personal opinions.It also offers a glimpse into what’s to come in Year 2 – with the possibility of a six-month hiatus due to time commitments but a preferred alternative of monthly episodes replacing the current weekly ones (at least for the first six months).YouTube listeners and followers will gradually be introduced to the first 17 episodes once they have been prepared and uploaded.Weekly promo posts of various past episodes will continue on social media platforms LinkedIn and Facebook.Key Takeaways:·     Gratitude to Listeners, Followers, Subscribers and those who shared episodes·     IMPORTANT: Email for all podcast enquiries is [email protected] (as mentioned in every episode’s show notes)·     Reflective review of Year 1·     The way forward for the podcast in Year 2SEO Keywords:Review, reflection, next steps, podcast, continuation, changes, monthly episodes, hiatus, interview guests wantedFurther information and links about Host Elke Wallace:Exploring Brain and Mind is currently a one-person venture with limited financial resources.. Therefore, donations would be greatly appreciated to help improve services.Donation link: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/a91052d4-5b30-406a-a41c-158c4b5f9cc0/donationsTo find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.Email: [email protected] 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.ahttps://www.instagram.com/elkeawallace/.wallace?lang=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/exploring-brain-and-mind/exclusive-content

Episode SummaryIn the final episode of the “What the World Can Learn From…” series, which is Episode 52 of the Exploring Brain and Mind Podcast, I explore the profound wisdom of African and Middle Eastern cultures – traditions rooted in community, spirituality, unity and ancestral connection.Through teachings such as Ubuntu (“I am because we are”), Vital Force, ancestral memory, Tawheed (oneness), Baraka (blessing and flow), and Hikmah (inner wisdom), this episode reveals how these two regions offer timeless guidance for modern wellbeing, compassion and collective resilience.Listeners will discover how these ancient insights align with modern neuroscience – from the social brain and the benefits of belonging to nervous system regulation, gratitude and the power of reflective wisdom.This closing episode invites us to see ourselves not as isolated individuals but as interconnected beings woven into community, ancestry, spirit and the living world.Key Takeaways·      Ubuntu – Interconnected Humanity: Wellbeing is relational; “I am because we are.”·      Vital Force – Life Energy: Harmony in relationships strengthens emotional and physical vitality.·      Ancestors – Continuity and Identity: A sense of lineage enhances resilience and psychological grounding.·      Tawheed – Oneness of Existence: Unity consciousness reduces stress and deepens compassion.·      Baraka – Blessing and Spiritual Flow: Gratitude and awe activate positive emotional states.·      Hikmah – Wisdom through Reflection: Humility, insight, and contemplation support mental clarity and emotional maturity.·      Modern Relevance: African and Middle Eastern teachings offer powerful antidotes to Western individualism, disconnection and spiritual exhaustion.SEO KeywordsAfrican wisdom, Ubuntu philosophy, Middle Eastern spirituality, Tawheed, Baraka, Hikmah, ancestral teachings, relational wellbeing, cultural psychology, exploring brain and mind, social brain, global wisdom traditions, compassion science, ancient teachingsFurther information and links about Host Elke Wallace:Exploring Brain and Mind is currently a one-person venture with limited financial resources.. Therefore, donations would be greatly appreciated to help improve services.Donation link: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/a91052d4-5b30-406a-a41c-158c4b5f9cc0/donationsTo find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.Email: [email protected] 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.ahttps://www.instagram.com/elkeawallace/.wallace?lang=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/exploring-brain-and-mind/exclusive-content

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Exploring Brain and Mind, I explore the rich philosophical and spiritual wisdom of Indigenous Australian cultures -- some of the oldest continuous knowledge systems in the world.Through teachings on Country (the land as a living being), the Dreaming, kinship, deep time, and the importance of listening, this episode reveals how Indigenous worldviews understand identity, responsibility, connection and wellbeing at a profound level.Listeners will discover how these ancient teachings align with modern neuroscience – from the psychological benefits of nature connection and community-based identity to the calming effects of deep listening and long-term thinking.This episode invites a reimagining of wellbeing: not as an individual achievement, but as a relational, ecological and ancestral experience.Key Takeaways·      Country – The Land as Living Spirit: Nature is not a resource but a relationship that shapes identity and mental health.·      The Dreaming – A Web of Story and Time: Meaning arises from story, continuity and connection across generations.·      Kinship – Relational Identity: Community, belonging and shared responsibility strengthen resilience.·      Deep Time – Perspective and Stewardship: Thinking across vast timescales enhances wisdom and emotional balance.·      Sacred Knowledge – Listening and Presence: Silence and observation support clarity, empathy and nervous system regulation.·      Modern Relevance: Indigenous teachings offer profound guidance in a world dominated by speed, individualism and disconnection.SEO KeywordsIndigenous Australian teachings, Aboriginal wisdom, Torres Strait Islander culture, Dreaming, Country, kinship systems, deep time, ecological wellbeing, cultural psychology, Indigenous spirituality, neuroscience and nature, relational identity, exploring brain and mind, ancestral wisdomFurther information and links about Host Elke Wallace:Exploring Brain and Mind is currently a one-person venture with limited financial resources.. Therefore, donations would be greatly appreciated to help improve services.Donation link: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/a91052d4-5b30-406a-a41c-158c4b5f9cc0/donationsTo find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.Email: [email protected] 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.ahttps://www.instagram.com/elkeawallace/.wallace?lang=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/exploring-brain-and-mind/exclusive-content

Episode SummaryIn this episode of Exploring Brain and Mind, I explore India’s ancient wisdom traditions – including Yoga, the Vedas, Hindu philosophy, and Buddhist insights – and how they illuminate purpose, consciousness, wellbeing and the nature of the mind.From the grounding principles of Dharma (purpose and moral alignment) and Ahimsa (non-violence) to the energetic teachings of Prana and the consciousness practices of meditation and yoga, this episode reveals how Indian philosophy anticipated many ideas modern neuroscience now confirms.Listeners will discover what Western, industrialised societies can learn from India’s holistic approach to living – where wellbeing is shaped not by achievement or productivity, but by presence, alignment, breath, compassion and daily practice.Key Takeaways·      Dharma – Purpose and Alignment: True wellbeing comes from living according to your values and strengths, not external achievement.·      Ahimsa – Compassionate Living: Non-violence in thought, word, and action reduces distress and strengthens emotional resilience.·      Prana – Breath and Life Energy: Conscious breathing regulates the nervous system and calms the mind.·      Yoga – Integration of Body and Mind: A holistic science that trains discipline, awareness and inner balance.·      Atman – Inner Self and Consciousness: Meditation reveals a deeper identity beneath thoughts and emotions.·      Karma – Action Shapes Reality: Habits and intentions sculpt the brain and future behaviour.·      Modern Relevance: India’s teachings offer timeless tools for mental clarity, emotional regulation and purposeful living.SEO KeywordsIndian philosophy, Dharma, Ahimsa, Yoga, Pranayama, meditation benefits, Vedic teachings, Hindu wisdom, Buddhist philosophy, Indian spirituality, wellbeing practices, neuroscience of meditation, consciousness, Exploring Brain and Mind, mind–body connection, ancient teachingsFurther information and links about Host Elke Wallace:Exploring Brain and Mind is currently a one-person venture with limited financial resources.. Therefore, donations would be greatly appreciated to help improve services.Donation link: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/a91052d4-5b30-406a-a41c-158c4b5f9cc0/donationsTo find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.Email: [email protected] 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.ahttps://www.instagram.com/elkeawallace/.wallace?lang=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/exploring-brain-and-mind/exclusive-content

Episode SummaryIn this week’s Episode 49 of Exploring Brain and Mind, I explore the wisdom of Indigenous Northern Europe’s teachings and wisdom – including Norse, Celtic, Anglo-Saxon and Sámi worldviews. These teachings, often overshadowed by myth or folklore, carry profound insights into connection, resilience, nature, community and the human mind.From the Norse concept of Wyrd, the great web of interconnection, to Frith, the ancient principle of social peace and trust, this episode uncovers how these cultures understood relationship, responsibility and belonging long before modern psychology existed.We also step into the worldview of the Sámi people, whose deep relationship with the land – seeing nature as alive, conscious, and communicative – aligns beautifully with the neuroscience of ecological wellbeing.Listeners will learn how the rhythms of Northern Europe – its harsh winters, bright summers and cyclical seasons – shaped a mindset of patience, balance, endurance and harmony with the natural world. And they’ll discover what our fast-paced, individual-driven Western culture can learn from these ancient teachings today.Key Takeaways·      Wyrd – The Web of Interconnection: A reminder that everything we do ripples outward; our lives are woven into a shared tapestry of relationships and consequences.·      Frith – Social Peace and Trust: Community, loyalty and mutual care form the foundation of wellbeing; belonging is essential to mental and emotional health.·      Nature and Seasonal Rhythms: Northern cultures lived in tune with the cycles of the Earth. Rest and activity followed natural rhythms – a pattern neuroscience now recognises as vital for health.·      Sámi Teachings – Land as a Living Relative: Nature is not a resource but a relationship. Listening to the land cultivates empathy, connection and resilience.·      Resilience through Meaning and Community: Difficult climates shaped cultures of endurance, shared responsibility and purpose-driven strength. Resilience is not individual – it is collective.·      Modern Relevance: Western societies can rediscover balance by honouring rhythms, rebuilding community and embracing ecological and relational intelligence.SEO KeywordsNorthern European Indigenous teachings, Norse wisdom, Celtic spirituality, Sámi worldview, Wyrd, Frith, ecological connection, Indigenous European philosophy, resilience psychology, exploring brain and mind, ancient wisdom, relational wellbeing, nature-based healing, seasonal living, cultural intelligence, neuroscience and cultureFurther information and links about Host Elke Wallace:Exploring Brain and Mind is currently a one-person venture with limited financial resources.. Therefore, donations would be greatly appreciated to help improve services.Donation link: https://app.redcircle.com/shows/a91052d4-5b30-406a-a41c-158c4b5f9cc0/donationsTo find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.Email: [email protected] 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.ahttps://www.instagram.com/elkeawallace/.wallace?lang=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/exploring-brain-and-mind/exclusive-content