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Poetry, the Human Body, and Favorite Books with Neurologist Dr. Robert Sapolsky
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2:26:28 - 2:33:59 (07:31)

In this podcast, neurologist Dr. Robert Sapolsky talks about the beauty of poetry and describes the relationship between the "second brain" in our gut and our actual brain, providing insights into how one impacts the other. He also shares some books he has gifted often to others.

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The nodos ganglia, a cluster of neurons in your neck, stimulates the release of dopamine in your deep brain centers when you consume fatty acids, amino acids, and sugar, causing you to crave these types of foods independent of taste.
2:26:28 - 2:28:08 (01:40)
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Second Brain
Summary

The nodos ganglia, a cluster of neurons in your neck, stimulates the release of dopamine in your deep brain centers when you consume fatty acids, amino acids, and sugar, causing you to crave these types of foods independent of taste.

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Poetry, the Human Body, and Favorite Books with Neurologist Dr. Robert Sapolsky
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#521: Dr. Andrew Huberman — A Neurobiologist on Optimizing Sleep, Enhancing Performance, Reducing Anxiety, Increasing Testosterone, and Using the Body to Control the Mind
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The Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast discussion revolves around the beauty of David Whyte's work that one can easily relate to, and how most theories surrounding the Vegas are partial truths or simply nonsense, given the limited knowledge of biology we had at the time.
2:28:08 - 2:32:25 (04:16)
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Poetry, Biology
Summary

The podcast discussion revolves around the beauty of David Whyte's work that one can easily relate to, and how most theories surrounding the Vegas are partial truths or simply nonsense, given the limited knowledge of biology we had at the time.

Chapter
Poetry, the Human Body, and Favorite Books with Neurologist Dr. Robert Sapolsky
Episode
#521: Dr. Andrew Huberman — A Neurobiologist on Optimizing Sleep, Enhancing Performance, Reducing Anxiety, Increasing Testosterone, and Using the Body to Control the Mind
Podcast
The Tim Ferriss Show
Poorly regulated autonomic nervous system can lead to harm and self-harm.
2:32:25 - 2:33:59 (01:33)
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Autonomic Nervous System