The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett Most Replayed Moment: Anxiety Is Just A Prediction! Rewrite Old Stories and Build Emotional Safety
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Nov 21, 2025 
Lisa Feldman Barrett, a renowned neuroscientist and author, delves into the fascinating world of our predictive brain. She explains how anxiety stems from old predictions rather than present realities. By contrasting trauma with cultural influences, Barrett highlights the intricate ways our experiences shape our emotions. Therapy is revealed as a powerful tool to rewire these predictions for healthier responses. With practical tips like altering the narrative of everyday objects, she empowers listeners to change their future experiences.
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Brain Predicts Action Before Sensation
- The brain predicts actions first and sensations second, assembling past experiences to anticipate the next moment.
- You act before you sense, so perception is constructed from predictions rather than passive reception.
Imagining Changes Sensory Brain Activity
- Imagining an apple alters visual and auditory cortex activity even without external stimuli.
- The brain creates sensory experiences ahead of incoming signals using learned predictions.
Coffee Routine Creates Headache Predictions
- Lisa drank coffee daily at the same time and experienced headaches when she missed it due to vascular predictions.
- Her brain dilated vessels preemptively expecting caffeine, causing severe headaches if coffee wasn't consumed.
