We explore the transformative research of Brian Dias on how environmental stressors and trauma can influence behavior and physiology across generations. Brian shares his personal motivation behind his scientific journey, discussing his impactful studies on chemosensation, the inheritance of behavioral sensitivities, and the potential for positive future legacies. We dive into the fascinating evidence from animal studies and explore the implications for human wellbeing and organizational behavior. This episode reveals both the challenges and opportunities in understanding and altering the epigenetic legacy of stress, offering insights into the biology of adaptation and resilience.
00:00 Introduction and Opening Mantra
00:48 Welcoming the Guest: Brian Dias
02:09 Exploring Environmental Stressors
03:17 Brian's Personal Journey and Scientific Mission
05:29 Chemosensation and Generational Impact
06:46 Cherry Blossom Study and Behavioral Sensitivity
09:02 Organizational Culture and Behavioral Transmission
13:35 Mechanisms of Stress Legacy Transmission
32:19 Epigenetics and Environmental Influences
49:20 Engineering Legacies of Flourishing
53:59 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions
Trauma, Legacy, Epigenetics, Neuroscience, Stress, Gene Expression, Biological Response, Generational Trauma, Environmental Impact, Stress Response, Psychology, Human Behavior, Holocaust, 9/11, Scientific Research, Chemo Sensation, PTSD, Childhood Abuse, Brian Dias, Aidan McCullen
Towards understanding and halting legacies of trauma
https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/7jxat
Legacies of salient environmental experiences—insights from chemosensation
https://academic.oup.com/chemse/article/doi/10.1093/chemse/bjae002/7534322
Fostering Respectful and Productive Conversations: Lessons Learned From Debating Courtyards in Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries
https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/communication/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2021.755445/full
Dias Lab:
http://diaslab.weebly.com/about.html
