The nervous system processes external sensory information to send it to different parts of the body for decision-making. The van economo neurons can integrate our knowledge about our body movements, sense of pain and discomfort and drive motivational processes for discomfort so that it can be overcome if it is directed towards a specific goal.
Ketamine has been proven to provide relief from depression for some people. Although it is still considered experimental, it can legally be used for treatment with a psychiatrist in certain contexts.
The speaker reflects upon how honing oneself as weapon of competition was in large part a way to busy oneself and overstimulate oneself so as to avoid certain emotions. Acknowledging life experiences and stories we tell ourselves enable us to manage our behavior and reality.
Despite the negativity that comes with being a public speaker, having thick skin and spending less time thinking about negative comments helps to overcome the negativity that could ruin your day.
Synchronization of both the right and left brain systems is crucial for healthy social bonding, including a common somatic feeling and shared experiences. Both systems are operating in parallel and are dominant in different types of bonding.
This podcast episode explores the origins of breakfast cereal, which emerged from the wellness fad of the late 19th century and became a booming industry. However, the initial intentions of cereal may not have been as wholesome as we think.