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170 episodes mention this concept

DrTraceyMarks
Apr 15, 2026
The Real Reason You React So Strongly in Relationships: Understanding Trauma Echoes and Implicit Memory
PsychologyTrauma EchoesRelational WoundsAmygdalaPrefrontal Cortex
DrTraceyMarks
Apr 8, 2026
Why You Feel Nothing With Your Partner: Understanding Relational Emotional Numbness
PsychologyEmotional numbnessProtective program/mechanismNervous system shutdownVulnerability as expensive
ChrisWillx
Apr 6, 2026
The Neurobiological Impact of Divorce and Parental Conflict on Child Development and Adult Mental Health
PsychologyAttachment securityPrimary attachment figureChronic parental conflictBrain architecture
hubermanlab
Apr 6, 2026
The Science of Awe: Cultivating Emotional Connection and Well-being in Daily Life
PsychologyAweEmotion scienceSocial bondingTeasing
DrTraceyMarks
Apr 1, 2026
The Neurological Mechanics of Trust, Betrayal, and Repair
PsychologyPrediction system (brain)Running probability estimatePrefrontal cortexBasal ganglia
barryseconomics
Mar 15, 2026
Unchecked Power, Eroding Rules, and the Brain's Response: The Neurological Cost of Societal Instability
PsychologyBehavioral economicsPsychological economicsGlobal rulesDoom scrolling
ChrisWillx
Mar 12, 2026
The Fake Confidence of the Manosphere: Kayfabe, Grift, and the Digital Exploitation of Modern Masculinity
PsychologyManosphereInfluencer contentRage baitClickbait
DrTraceyMarks
Mar 11, 2026
Why Your Brain Can't Distinguish Intuition from Anxiety: Understanding and Verifying Gut Feelings
PsychologyInteroceptionEnteric Nervous System (Second Brain)Vagus NerveInsula
hubermanlab
Mar 2, 2026
Unlearning Negative Thought Patterns, Cultivating Distress Tolerance, and Navigating the Digital Self
PsychologyTendency changeWillpowerPsychotherapyNarcissistic personality disorder
DocSnipes
Feb 24, 2026
The Neurobiology of Sleep: Its Profound Impact on Mental Health, Cognition, and Addiction Recovery
HealthNeurobiology of sleepCircadian rhythmsSleep cycles (light, deep, REM)Sleep hygiene
DocSnipes
Jan 26, 2026
Oxytocin's Dual Role: Tend and Defend in Immune Function, Pain, Metabolism, and Social Safety
HealthOxytocin (tend and defend hormone)Stress physiologyRelational threatContext-dependent effects
hubermanlab
Jan 15, 2026
Essentials: The Neuroscience of Memory, Attention, and Brain Health Through Exercise with Dr. Wendy Suzuki
NeuroscienceMemory encodingNovelty (memory)Repetition (memory)Association (memory)
ChrisWillx
Jan 8, 2026
The Biology of Happiness & Unhappiness: Managing Emotions and Worldly Idols
PsychologyPsychology as biologyLimbic systemDorsal anterior cingulate cortexNegative emotions as productive
DrTraceyMarks
Dec 24, 2025
Rewiring Your Brain's 'Yes' Default: Overcoming People-Pleasing and Setting Boundaries
PsychologyPeople-pleasing (learned brain pattern)Dopamine bandwidthDecision-making capacityEmotional regulation
hubermanlab
Dec 18, 2025
The Neuroscience of Goal Setting & Achievement: Science-Based Tools for Motivation, Focus, and Performance
Self-DevelopmentAmygdalaBasal GangliaGo/No-Go CircuitsLateral Prefrontal Cortex
HealthyGamerGG
Dec 15, 2025
This Isn’t Anxiety, It’s ADHD: Understanding Dread and Adaptive Trauma Responses
PsychologyADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)NeurotypicalSensory Attentional DisorderEmotional Dysregulation
HealthyGamerGG
Dec 7, 2025
How to Stop Locking Up in Conversations: A Neuroscientific Approach to Social Fluidity
PsychologyParasympathetic nervous systemSympathetic nervous systemFight, flight, freeze responseAmygdala activation
DrTraceyMarks
Dec 3, 2025
Mastering Family Stress: A 4-Step Brain-Based Approach to Emotional Regulation
PsychologyEmotional memoryFamily triggersAmygdalaHippocampus
DrTraceyMarks
Nov 26, 2025
The Science of Gratitude: Rewiring Your Brain for Calm with a 3-Minute Daily Practice
PsychologyNegativity biasAttention systemNeuroplasticityPrefrontal cortex (PFC)
HealthyGamerGG
Nov 26, 2025
How To Actually Process Your Emotions: Reprogramming Your Brain Beyond Willpower and Numbing
PsychologyEmotional processingEmotional numbingMaladaptive programmingAmygdala
HealthyGamerGG
Nov 19, 2025
Why Nighttime Anxiety Worsens and How to Regulate It
PsychologyNighttime anxietyAnxiety suppressionCircadian rhythmCortisol curve (normal vs. flattened)
hubermanlab
Nov 13, 2025
The Neurobiology of Breathing: From Basic Mechanics to Brain State Regulation and Therapeutic Applications
NeurosciencePre-Botzinger ComplexRetro-trapezoid nucleusDiaphragmAlveoli
hubermanlab
Nov 6, 2025
The Neuroscience of Fear & Trauma: Biology, Mechanisms, and Therapeutic Tools
NeuroscienceNeural circuits of fearTraumaPost-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD)Fear extinction
DrTraceyMarks
Nov 5, 2025
Attachment Styles Explained: The Neuroscience of Why You Choose Your Partners and How to Rewire Your Brain for Secure Love
RelationshipsAttachment stylesSecure attachmentAnxious attachmentAvoidant attachment
DrTraceyMarks
Oct 29, 2025
The 4 Brain Changes That Make You Calmer: The Neuroscience of Mindfulness
NeuroscienceMindfulnessAmygdalaPrefrontal CortexHippocampus
HealthyGamerGG
Oct 22, 2025
The Psychology of Restarting Your Life: Overcoming Brain Biases and Embracing Uncertainty
PsychologyQuarterlife crisisMidlife crisisRestarting life (perception)Adaptation to circumstances
HealthyGamerGG
Oct 16, 2025
The Dopamine Deficit: How Social Media Platforms Engineer Boredom and How to Reclaim Enjoyment
PsychologyDopamine cravingDopamine withdrawalDopaminergic transmissionNucleus accumbens
DrTraceyMarks
Oct 15, 2025
The Neuroscience of Impostor Syndrome: Understanding Brain Traps and Rewiring for Resilience
PsychologyImpostor phenomenonImpostor syndromeSelf-doubtResilience
HealthyGamerGG
Oct 5, 2025
The Fantasy Trap: Why Imagining the Past or Future Prevents Real-World Change
Self-DevelopmentFantasy trapRegretHopelessnessShould-woulda-coulda
DrTraceyMarks
Sep 10, 2025
What Loneliness Really Does to Your Brain: Understanding its Neurological Impact and Rewiring for Connection
NeuroscienceNeuroceptionLoneliness loopAnterior cingulate cortexRight ventromedial prefrontal cortex
HealthyGamerGG
Sep 4, 2025
The Destructive Cycle of Rumination: How Overthinking Impairs Progress and How to Break Free
PsychologyRuminationEmotional magnificationThought polarizationAbstract thinking
DrTraceyMarks
Sep 3, 2025
Why You Lose Control in Arguments (and How to Stop It): A Neuroscience Perspective
PsychologyNeural networksAmygdalaHypothalamusPrefrontal cortex
DrTraceyMarks
Aug 27, 2025
The Neuroscience of Social Connection and Resilience: Protecting Your Energy Around People
PsychologySocial engagement networkPrefrontal cortexAmygdalaAnterior cingulate cortex
DrTraceyMarks
Aug 20, 2025
The Thought Spiral Emergency Kit: 3 Rapid Techniques to Calm Your Mind and Interrupt Anxious Loops
PsychologyThought spiralLimbic hijackAmygdalaPrefrontal cortex
DrTraceyMarks
Aug 13, 2025
Cognitive Distortions: How to Stop Believing the Lies Your Brain Tells You
PsychologyCognitive DistortionsNeuroplasticityAmygdalaPrefrontal Cortex
HealthyGamerGG
Aug 6, 2025
The Paradox of Male Emotional Expression: Navigating Vulnerability, Emotional Labor, and the 'Ick'
RelationshipsEmotional vulnerabilityEmotional availabilityEmotional intelligenceThe "ick" phenomenon
DrTraceyMarks
Jul 23, 2025
From Shame to Strategy: Training Your Brain to Fail Smarter and Build Resilience
PsychologyShameGuiltResilienceDefault Mode Network (DMN)
DrTraceyMarks
Jul 16, 2025
How Your Brain Has Amazing Power to Overcome Trauma and Thrive: Rewiring for Healing and Post-Traumatic Growth
PsychologyTrauma (neurological definition)Survival modeAmygdala hyperactivityHippocampus disruption
hubermanlab
Jul 10, 2025
The Nuance of Stress, Testosterone, Aggression & Motivation: A Deep Dive with Dr. Robert Sapolsky
ScienceShort-term stressChronic stressValence (emotional)Amygdala activation
DrTraceyMarks
Jul 9, 2025
How Your Brain Naturally Converts Mistakes into Breakthrough Life Lessons: The Mental Debugging Technique
Psychologyprediction errordopamine dropneural pathwaysneuroplasticity
DrTraceyMarks
Jul 2, 2025
Setbacks and the Brain: How to Bounce Back Stronger Through Mental Debugging
PsychologyPrediction errorDopamine dropNeural pathwaysNeuroplasticity
HealthyGamerGG
Jun 24, 2025
The Scientific Utility of Dreams: Unlocking Subconscious Information and Emotional Processing
PsychologyDream interpretation (scientific approach)Subconscious information processingEmotional suppressionIntuition (as unprocessed information)
DocSnipes
Jun 21, 2025
Stopping Inflammation from Ruining Your Mental Health: Stress, Brain Fog, and Aging
HealthInflammationAcute inflammationChronic inflammationStress response
hubermanlab
Jun 16, 2025
The Transformative Power of Discomfort: Realigning Modern Life with Our Evolved Nervous System
Self-DevelopmentEvolutionary MismatchThe Comfort CrisisDopamine Reserves (Spend vs. Invest)Mental Robustness
HealthyGamerGG
Jun 1, 2025
How Your Perception is Destroying Your Motivation: The Thalamus, Klishta, and Cultivating Reality
PsychologyMotivationPerceptionDisciplineHabits
HealthyGamerGG
May 28, 2025
Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation: Why Your 20s Feel Like You're Falling Behind and How to Reclaim Autonomy
PsychologyExternal motivationInternal motivation (Intrinsic motivation)Amygdala activationAmygdala deactivation
HealthyGamerGG
May 28, 2025
Unlocking Intrinsic Motivation: Why Your 20s Feel Like You're Falling Behind and How to Reclaim Autonomy
PsychologyExternal motivationInternal motivation (Intrinsic motivation)Amygdala activationAmygdala deactivation
hubermanlab
May 22, 2025
Optimizing Daily Physiology: Huberman Lab's Science-Based Protocols for Enhanced Health and Performance
HealthCircadian RhythmsTemperature MinimumForward AmbulationOptic Flow
drekberg
May 2, 2025
10 Subtle Heart Attack Signs Most People Miss: Understanding Gender Differences and Physiological Mechanisms
HealthHeart attackCardiac arrestCoronary arteriesPlaque rupture
hubermanlab
May 1, 2025
The Neurobiological Mechanisms and Behavioral Impact of Smell, Taste, and Human Chemical Signaling
ScienceChemical sensingOlfactionGustationPheromones
DrTraceyMarks
Apr 30, 2025
How Micro Habits Armor Your Mind Against Stress: The Resilience Blueprint
PsychologyMicro habitsMinimum effective doseResilience BlueprintNeuroplasticity
HealthyGamerGG
Apr 28, 2025
Why OCD Is Deeper Than You Think: Misdiagnosis, Neurological Roots, and Effective Treatment
PsychologyObsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)ObsessionsCompulsionsMisdiagnosis
HealthyGamerGG
Apr 3, 2025
Why You Don't Feel Good Enough: Deconstructing the Self-Improvement Trap and Cultivating Inner Peace
PsychologySelf-improvement loopEmotional driverDopaminergic ticketsBehavioral reinforcement
DocSnipes
Mar 30, 2025
Oxytocin: Your Survival Hormone – Fighting Stress and Pain Through Connection and Safety
HealthOxytocin (survival hormone)Autonomic Nervous System (ANS)Sympathetic Nervous SystemParasympathetic Nervous System
DrTraceyMarks
Mar 19, 2025
7 Surprising Benefits of Walking Meditation for Calming Your Mind and Enhancing Brain Function
PsychologyWalking meditationSeated meditationMindfulnessPrefrontal cortex
DrTraceyMarks
Mar 12, 2025
How Meditation Physically Changes Your Brain and Stress Response (Backed by Science)
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityAmygdalaPrefrontal CortexDefault Mode Network (DMN)
DrTraceyMarks
Mar 5, 2025
The Neuroscience of Breath: How to Use Breathing to Control Emotions and Enhance Resilience
NeuroscienceAutonomic nervous systemSympathetic nervous systemParasympathetic nervous systemVagus nerve
DrTraceyMarks
Feb 26, 2025
Resilience vs. Reactivity: How to Take Control of Your Emotions and Build Thoughtful Responses
PsychologyReactive brainResilient brainEmotional regulationAmygdala
DocSnipes
Feb 26, 2025
Cutting-Edge PTSD Treatments: From Psychotherapy to Psychedelics and Bio-Regulation
PsychologyEMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)Bilateral StimulationCognitive Behavioral Therapies (CBT)Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
hubermanlab
Feb 20, 2025
Optimizing Testosterone & Estrogen: Behavioral, Lifestyle, and Supplemental Strategies
HealthSex steroids (estrogen, testosterone)AromataseEstradiolHypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal (HPG) axis
DrTraceyMarks
Feb 12, 2025
The Neurobiological Impact of Chronic Stress: 5 Brain Alterations and Strategies for Mental Resilience
HealthChronic stressAcute stressAdrenalineCortisol
DrTraceyMarks
Feb 5, 2025
The Surprising Science Behind Yoga and Tai Chi Benefits for Mental Resilience
HealthMindfulness-based practicesYogaTai ChiInteroception
DrTraceyMarks
Jan 22, 2025
Which Exercise Actually Wins for Brain Health: Cardio, Strength, or Both?
HealthCardiovascular exerciseStrength trainingBrain healthMental well-being
DrTraceyMarks
Jan 15, 2025
How Exercise Rewires Your Brain for Better Mental Wellbeing: Structural Changes and Practical Tips
HealthNeurogenesisHippocampusPrefrontal cortexBrain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
hubermanlab
Dec 12, 2024
The Neuroscience of Dreams: Leveraging Sleep for Learning and Emotional Unlearning
NeuroscienceUltradian cyclesSlow wave sleep (non-REM sleep)REM sleep (Rapid Eye Movement sleep)Neuromodulators
DrTraceyMarks
Dec 4, 2024
How To Transform Your Mental Health: The Hidden Power of Dreams
PsychologyREM sleepVisual cortexLimbic systemPrefrontal cortex
DrTraceyMarks
Nov 27, 2024
The Brain's Intricate Role in Sleepless Nights and How to Reclaim Rest
PsychologySleep driveWake driveAdenosineOrexin
HealthyGamerGG
Nov 22, 2024
The Neurobiology of Pornography Addiction: A Roadmap to Quitting
PsychologyPornography addictionNeurobiology of addictionThalamic inputSensory input
DrTraceyMarks
Nov 13, 2024
Why Sleep Matters: An Expert Guide to Mental Resilience and Emotional Regulation
PsychologyMental ResilienceEmotional RegulationCircadian RhythmCortisol Levels
DrTraceyMarks
Nov 6, 2024
Discovering Emotion Regulation: Science-Backed Strategies for Overcoming Overwhelm
PsychologyEmotional overwhelmEmotion regulationNeuroplasticityAmygdala
HealthyGamerGG
Nov 2, 2024
Unpacking End-Stage Screen Addiction: Terminal Boredom, Introspective Failure, and the Illusion of Willpower
PsychologyEnd-stage screen addictionTerminal boredomIntrospective failureDopamine downregulation
DrTraceyMarks
Oct 30, 2024
Rewiring Your Mind: The 3 Brain Strategies for Neuroplasticity, Mental Strength, and Resilience
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityNeural connectionsSynaptic plasticityStructural plasticity
DrTraceyMarks
Oct 2, 2024
Why You Can't Just 'Get Over' Trauma: The Science Behind Brain Changes and Healing Strategies
PsychologyTrauma (psychological and physiological response)NeuroplasticityAmygdala (brain's fear center)Hippocampus (memory formation/retrieval)
HealthyGamerGG
Sep 21, 2024
The True Nature of Therapy: Undoing Childhood Gaslighting, Not Creating It
PsychologyGaslighting (external)Self-gaslighting (misconception)Childhood conditioningNegative self-beliefs
HealthyGamerGG
Sep 9, 2024
Why You Can't Learn from Mistakes: Harnessing Shame and Effective Counterfactual Thinking
PsychologyCounterfactual thinkingMotivational componentSolo survival emotionsSocial emotions (guilt, shame)
DocSnipes
Aug 12, 2024
CBT Strategies for Anxiety Relief: Recognizing, Relating, and Responding to Your Body's Alarm System
PsychologyFight or flight responseHPA axis activationFalse positives (in anxiety)Anxiety vulnerabilities
HealthyGamerGG
Jun 18, 2024
The Neuroscience of Enlightenment: Cultivating Permanent Happiness Through Brain Mechanisms
PsychologyMokaLiberationEnlightenmentPermanent happiness
HealthyGamerGG
May 11, 2024
The Hidden Epidemic: Understanding and Addressing Male-Type Anxiety and Its Self-Perpetuating Cycle
PsychologyMale-type anxietyGendered anxietyLow perceived controlPhysical symptoms of anxiety
hubermanlab
May 8, 2024
The Neuroscience of Dreams, Nightmares, and Lucid Dreaming with Dr. Matthew Walker
NeuroscienceDreamingLucid DreamingNightmaresRapid Eye Movement (REM) Sleep
hubermanlab
May 1, 2024
The Neurobiology of Sleep, REM, and Emotional Regulation: Overnight Therapy for Mental Health
HealthRapid Eye Movement (REM) sleepEmotional regulationMental healthAmygdala responsivity
HealthyGamerGG
Mar 30, 2024
The Neuroscientific Link Between ADHD and Obesity: Mechanisms and Interventions
PsychologyMind-Body ConnectionAltered Reward ProcessingDopaminergic CircuitryPrefrontal Cortex (PFC)
HealthyGamerGG
Mar 19, 2024
Overcoming Analysis Paralysis: The Neuroeconomics of Decision Making and Loss Aversion
PsychologyAnalysis paralysisLoss aversionNeuroeconomicsVentral Tegmental Area (VTA)
HealthyGamerGG
Feb 7, 2024
Beyond Dopamine Detox: Leveraging Brain Circuits for Sustained Motivation and Behavioral Control
PsychologyDopamineNucleus AccumbensBehavioral ReinforcementDopamine Depletion
hubermanlab
Feb 5, 2024
The Neurobiology of Social Interactions, Emotions, and the Amygdala's Role in Valence Processing with Dr. Kay Tye
NeuroscienceAmygdalaFear detectionReward reinforcementLoneliness neurons
HealthyGamerGG
Dec 16, 2023
Overcoming Antisocial Loneliness: Strategies for Enjoyable Social Interaction in a Disconnected World
PsychologyAntisocial lonelinessEmotional dysregulationEcho chambersRadicalization
DrTraceyMarks
Dec 6, 2023
Depression and Rage: Understanding Anger as a Mask for Childhood Trauma
PsychologyExtreme angerChildhood traumaChildhood neglect (physical, emotional, educational, medical)Depression (manifesting as irritability/anger)
HealthyGamerGG
Nov 21, 2023
Deconstructing Virginity: Eastern Wisdom, Western Obsession, and the Neuroscience of Non-Lustfulness
PsychologyBrahmacharyaBrahmanCelibacyNon-lustfulness
DocSnipes
Oct 10, 2023
Breaking Free From Quick Fixes: Healing Deep Wounds for Good
PsychologyQuick fixesDeep woundsTraumaPowerlessness
DocSnipes
Sep 27, 2023
Navigating Children's Anxiety: Identifying Symptoms, Understanding Causes, and Implementing Effective Interventions
PsychologyAnxiety (as fear)Fight or Flight Response (Fawn, Freeze, Forget About It)Stress ResponseExistential Anxiety
HealthyGamerGG
Sep 8, 2023
Discipline as an Emotion: Cultivating Resolve through Yogic Principles and Modern Neuroscience
Self-DevelopmentDiscipline (as emotion)Resolve (emotion)WillpowerHabit
DocSnipes
Aug 24, 2023
Unveiling the Havening Technique: A Psychosensory Approach to Anxiety and Trauma Relief
PsychologyHavening TechniquePsychosensory TherapyEmotional Freedom Technique (EFT)EMDR
HealthyGamerGG
Aug 10, 2023
Stopping the 'Tilted' Start: Understanding and Overcoming Early Morning Negative Emotions
PsychologyWaking up tiltedEarly morning awakeningMood disordersClinical depression
DocSnipes
Jul 19, 2023
PTSD: Exploring the Functional Nature of Symptoms and Therapeutic Interventions
PsychologyFunctional nature of symptomsHypervigilanceNorepinephrine dysregulationCortisol system dysregulation
hubermanlab
Jul 10, 2023
How Your Brain's Reward Circuits Drive Choices, Plasticity, and Addiction with Dr. Robert Malenka
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityReward circuitryDopamineNeuromodulators
DrTraceyMarks
Jun 28, 2023
The Science of Emotion Regulation: How Our Brains Process and Manage Emotions
NeuroscienceEmotion RegulationAmygdalaHippocampusPrefrontal Cortex
DrTraceyMarks
Jun 28, 2023
The Science of Emotion Regulation: How Our Brains Process and Manage Emotions
NeuroscienceEmotion RegulationAmygdalaHippocampusPrefrontal Cortex
HealthyGamerGG
Jun 15, 2023
The Neurological Impact of Prolonged Gaming: Dopamine, Serotonin Imbalance, Learning Impairment, and Executive Function Deficits
PsychologyGamer trait/debuffDopamineSerotoninDopaminergic dependence
HealthyGamerGG
Jun 1, 2023
Short-Circuiting Social Anxiety: A Physiological and Perceptual Approach to Disabling the Inner Voice
PsychologySocial anxietyInner voiceAnalytical overdriveLeft hemisphere (cerebral cortices)
DocSnipes
Apr 5, 2023
Vulnerability Awareness: Identifying, Mitigating, and Preventing Distress in Mental Health
PsychologyVulnerabilityHPA axisStress response systemRadical acceptance
HealthyGamerGG
Apr 4, 2023
Why Logic Fails to Treat Depression: The Paradox of Intelligence and Emotional Processing
PsychologyDepression (clinical and subclinical)LogicIntelligence Quotient (IQ)Emotional Quotient (EQ)
HealthyGamerGG
Feb 6, 2023
The Purpose Paradox: Reclaiming Inner Direction in an Age of Externalized Attention
Self-DevelopmentPurposelessnessAnti-work movementSigma grind setFinancial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE)
DocSnipes
Jan 18, 2023
How Trauma Reprograms the Vagus Nerve & Orienting Reflex: Healing Strategies
PsychologyVagus NerveOrienting ReflexHPA AxisLimbic System
DocSnipes
Jan 11, 2023
The Brain, Vagus Nerve, HP Axes, and Neurotransmitters: An Integrated Mind-Body Connection Training
HealthMind-body connectionHP axes (HPA, HPT, HPG)Vagus nerveGut microbiome
HealthyGamerGG
Nov 26, 2022
Dr. K Explains: Borderline Personality Disorder - Misconceptions, Subjective Experience, Neurobiology, and Effective Treatment
PsychologyBorderline Personality Disorder (BPD)StigmaUnstable relationshipsEmotional dysregulation
DocSnipes
Nov 17, 2022
Seven Daily Habits for Healing the Traumatized Inner Child: Reframing the Present
PsychologyInner Child HealingTrauma RecoveryCognitive ReframingIntrusive Thoughts
HealthyGamerGG
Nov 15, 2022
The Neuroscience of Digital Bingeing: Why You Can't Do Anything After Hours of YouTube
PsychologyConsumer NeuroscienceInternet Attention MarketAnterior InsulaEmotional Suppression
DocSnipes
Nov 10, 2022
Understanding and Addressing Anxiety in Children: A Developmental and Symptomatic Approach for Caregivers
PsychologyFight or Flight ResponseFawn, Freeze, Forget About It (stress responses)Existential AnxietyPrefrontal Cortex Development
hubermanlab
Nov 9, 2022
Huberman Lab Live Q&A: Optimizing Brain-Body Function for Focus, Resilience, and Well-being
HealthAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)Dopamine systemL-tyrosine (dopamine precursor)Visual focus exercises
HealthyGamerGG
Nov 8, 2022
How to Counteract Morning Negative Thoughts: Distraction, Engagement, and Methodical Processing
Self-DevelopmentNegative thoughtsMorning routineMood disorderDepressive episode
DrTraceyMarks
Nov 2, 2022
MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD: Approaching FDA Approval and Therapeutic Mechanisms
HealthMDMA (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine)PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)PsychedelicsFDA approval process (Phase Three clinical trial)
hubermanlab
Oct 31, 2022
The Science of Meditation: Brain Mechanisms, Practice Optimization, and Goal-Specific Benefits
ScienceNeurobiology of meditationFunctional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)Left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (dlPFC)Anterior cingulate cortex (ACC)
hubermanlab
Oct 24, 2022
The Neurobiology of Speech, Language, Critical Periods, and Brain Plasticity with Dr. Eddie Chang
NeuroscienceNeuroplasticityCritical Period (Sensitive Period)Auditory Cortex MaturationWhite Noise Masking
DocSnipes
Oct 12, 2022
Six Steps to Breaking Out of the Fight, Flight, Freeze Response in cPTSD and Chronic Stress
PsychologyFight-Flight-Freeze ResponseFawn ResponseForget About It ResponseComplex PTSD (cPTSD)
DocSnipes
Oct 8, 2022
Introduction to Meditation: Techniques, Benefits, and Therapeutic Applications for Mental Health
PsychologyMindfulness meditationMantra meditationEmotional regulationHippocampus thickness
DocSnipes
Oct 4, 2022
8 Benefits of Mindfulness: Rewiring the Brain, Enhancing Well-being, and Preventing Relapse
PsychologyMindfulnessInner awarenessOuter awarenessAutopilot (Default Mode Network)
DocSnipes
Aug 18, 2022
Understanding Complex PTSD (cPTSD) in the ICD-11: Symptoms, Distinctions, and Overlap with Other Disorders
PsychologyComplex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (cPTSD)ICD-11 (International Classification of Diseases, 11th Revision)DSM-5-TR (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition, Text Revision)HPA Axis Dysregulation
DocSnipes
Aug 3, 2022
Rewiring the Traumatized Brain: A Holistic Approach to Healing PTSD Effects
PsychologyHPA axis dysregulationExcitotoxic shrinking of hippocampusDefault Mode Network (DMN)Amygdala-DMN strengthening
DocSnipes
Jul 27, 2022
Mastering Trauma-Informed CBT Principles: Understanding Impact and Fostering Rapid Relief
PsychologyTrauma-Informed CareCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Big T TraumaLittle t Trauma
HealthyGamerGG
Jul 24, 2022
Understanding Panic Attacks: Physiological Origins, Diagnosis, and Treatment Strategies
PsychologyPanic attack (symptom)Panic disorder (diagnosis)Physiological symptomsImpending doom
HealthyGamerGG
Jul 15, 2022
Untaking the Black Pill: Emotional Processing, Echo Chambers, and Identity Transformation
PsychologyBlack Pill IdeologyLookismInceldom (predetermined)Echo Chamber
HealthyGamerGG
Jul 14, 2022
Overcoming Anhedonia: Neurobiological Mechanisms of Emotional Numbness and Practical Steps to Recalibrate
PsychologyAnhedoniaEmotional NumbnessVentromedial Prefrontal Cortex (vmPFC)Nucleus Accumbens
HealthyGamerGG
Jul 8, 2022
Navigating Generational Despair: Escaping the 'Crappy Job Forever' Mindset
Self-DevelopmentGenerational despairDead-end jobsInformation dietBlack-and-white thinking
HealthyGamerGG
Jun 21, 2022
The Psychological Impact of Dating Rejection and the Pitfalls of Emotionally-Driven Conclusions
RelationshipsEmotional learningLimbic systemAmygdalaCerebral cortex
HealthyGamerGG
Jun 14, 2022
The Multi-Level Impact of Meditation: From Physiological Calm to Profound Life Transformation
Self-DevelopmentPlacebo effectAutonomic nervous systemParasympathetic nervous systemSympathetic nervous system
DocSnipes
Jun 13, 2022
Meditation, Relaxation, and Vagus Nerve Activation for Enhanced Health and Happiness
HealthVagus nerveRelaxation responseRespiratory Vagus Nerve Stimulation (RVNS)Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)
HealthyGamerGG
Jun 11, 2022
What TikTok Does to Your Brain: The Psychology of Partial Reinforcement, Isolated Stimulation, and Digital Addiction
PsychologySensory overloadPartial reinforcementRandom reinforcement scheduleLoot boxes
hubermanlab
May 23, 2022
Boost Attention & Memory with Science-Based Tools: The Neuroscience of Learning and Cognitive Enhancement with Dr. Wendy Suzuki
NeuroscienceMemory formationLong-term memoryHippocampus functionEmotional resonance
DocSnipes
May 13, 2022
Vagus Nerve Activation for Trauma Release and Autonomic Nervous System Regulation
PsychologyVagal toneAutonomic Nervous System (ANS)Relaxation ResponseAmygdala
HealthyGamerGG
May 13, 2022
Cannabis for Mental Health and Addiction: Potency, Regulation, and Neurobiological Insights with Dr. Hsu
PsychologyCannabisMarijuanaMedical MarijuanaWhole Plant Cannabis
DocSnipes
May 9, 2022
The Orienting Reflex, Vagus Nerve, and Amygdala's Role in Trauma and Hypervigilance
PsychologyOrienting ReflexVagus NerveHPA AxisHP Axes (Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Gonadal/Thyroid)
DocSnipes
May 7, 2022
Five Tips for Quick Anxiety Relief in Your Body and Brain Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Tools
PsychologyAnxietyFight-or-flight responseHPA axis activationFalse positives (anxiety)
DocSnipes
May 5, 2022
Neurogenesis and Resilience: 25 Tools to Strengthen the Brain, Reduce Anxiety & Depression Relapses
PsychologyAnxiety autopilotDefault Mode NetworkHPA axis activationAmygdala strengthening
DrTraceyMarks
Apr 27, 2022
Stress vs. Anxiety: Biological Differences, Cortisol's Role, and Ashwagandha's Efficacy
HealthStressAnxietyCortisolFight or flight response
DocSnipes
Mar 2, 2022
Discovering EMDR and Bilateral Stimulation: Mechanisms, Benefits, and Therapeutic Process for Trauma
PsychologyEMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing)Bilateral Stimulation (BLS)Trauma processingFight-or-flight network
DocSnipes
Feb 22, 2022
15 Strategies for Supporting Someone with Depression and Anxiety: Understanding Symptoms and Relationship Dynamics
PsychologyNeurotransmitter imbalancesHormone imbalancesPhysiological component of mental illnessMajor Depressive Disorder
hubermanlab
Dec 6, 2021
The Modern Neuroscience of Fear and Trauma: Mechanisms and Extinction Tools
NeuroscienceNeuroscience of fearTraumaPost-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD)Neural circuits
DocSnipes
Nov 16, 2021
Complex PTSD: Distinctions, Symptoms, and Holistic Recovery Approaches
PsychologyComplex Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (C-PTSD)Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Interpersonal TraumaEmotional Dysregulation
HealthyGamerGG
Nov 11, 2021
The Intertwined Relationship Between ADHD and Depression: Genetics, Neuroscience, and Developmental Pathways
PsychologyADHDDepressionGeneticsNeuroscience
HealthyGamerGG
Oct 28, 2021
The Psychological Roots of Online Addiction: How OnlyFans and FinDom Exploit Vulnerabilities and the Power of Validation
PsychologyParasocial relationshipsPsychological vulnerabilitiesNeuroscientific nichesDarwinian selection (market)
DocSnipes
Oct 8, 2021
Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy: Current Research and Clinical Guidelines for Anxiety, Depression, and PTSD
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