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The Connection Between Emotions and the Gut
This podcast episode discusses the connection between emotions and the gut, and how context and culture play a role in how emotions are experienced. The discussion also touches on the limitations of the idea that serotonin in the gut is what causes feelings of calm.
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The podcast discusses the subjectivity and context of emotions, delving into the psychology and biology behind them.
50:45 - 52:27 (01:42)
Summary
The podcast discusses the subjectivity and context of emotions, delving into the psychology and biology behind them. Lisa Feldman Barrett's work on the impact of culture on emotions is also mentioned, providing an interesting read on the topic.
ChapterThe Connection Between Emotions and the Gut
EpisodeHow Foods and Nutrients Control Our Moods
PodcastHuberman Lab
The way food affects dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain is through the communication between the gut and the brain via the vagus nerve, not solely through the serotonin in the gut.
52:27 - 54:13 (01:46)
Summary
The way food affects dopamine and serotonin levels in the brain is through the communication between the gut and the brain via the vagus nerve, not solely through the serotonin in the gut.