Vedge Your Best, Vegan Ideas for Everyone At Any Age 228: Your Brain On Plants
Jan 14, 2025
Discover how your brain impacts the journey to veganism by exploring the reticular activating system's role in attention and motivation. Personal stories and practical tips make transitioning to a plant-based lifestyle feel achievable. Plus, learn to embrace imperfection in both personal and professional growth. Accepting that it's okay to start ‘bad’ is a crucial step toward mastery and sustainability. Tune in for insights that empower your path to healthier living.
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Jodi Picoult's Quote
- Michele Olander shares a quote by Jodi Picoult: "You can always edit a bad page, but you can't edit a blank one."
- She discusses how this relates to taking action, even imperfectly, and the phenomenon of seeing things everywhere after learning about them.
The Reticular Activating System (RAS)
- The reticular activating system (RAS) filters sensory input and brings relevant information to your attention.
- It helps regulate attention, consistency, and motivation, and explains why we notice things we've recently learned everywhere.
Waking Up Early
- As a child, Michele wanted to go to the market with her grandfather early in the morning.
- Without an alarm clock, she woke up early, showcasing the RAS's role in regulating waking.