Your 3 Interconnected Brains, Neuroplasticity, & Building Brain Fitness – with Dr. Patrick Porter

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Sep 22, 2025

Dr. Patrick Porter, a brain health expert and inventor of BrainTap, dives into the intricacies of our brains and their interconnectedness. He outlines the roles of our gut, heart, and head in overall wellness. Discover how neuroplasticity can reshape your cognitive experience, and learn practical breathing techniques to enhance ATP production and focus. Dr. Porter also discusses the impact of sleep and stress management on brain function, linking emotional health to cognitive resilience and recovery.

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Three Interconnected Brains

The body contains three interconnected brains: head, heart, and gut, all exchanging information and affecting behavior.
When these brains synchronize you gain resilience; when they don't, lifestyle factors drive dysfunction.

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Painless Surgery Via Brain State

Patrick described painless shoulder surgery done without anesthetic using hypnosis and altered brain states.
He reported no pain and faster healing after using hypnotic techniques.

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Wheat-Field Neuroplasticity Analogy

Neuroplasticity involves neurogenesis, pruning, and energy delivery to cells to form or remove neural pathways.
The brain's effective voltage declines with disuse and can be restored by targeted activities.

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Our brain is a complex and powerful organ that allows us to tap into our creativity and limitless potential. But the human brain is also highly susceptible to issues like overstimulation, brain fog, and even chronic diseases like dementia. If you want to build brain health and resilience for life, this episode is for you.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is Dr. Patrick Porter. Dr. Porter is one of the world’s leading brain health experts and the founder of the brain training technology, BrainTap. His new book, Brain Fitness Blueprint, is a powerful guide to unlocking the potential of your amazing brain. In this interview, you’re going to learn about neuroplasticity, brain waves, and how to improve your brain fitness. This episode features important conversations on the connection between the brain, heart, and gut, how factors like sleep, exercise, and breathing impact the brain, and so much more. I hope these powerful insights will inspire you to build your brain fitness starting today. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

What the three interconnected brains are. (4:34)
The connection between the gut, the brain, and the heart. (5:40)
What it means to be high frequency. (7:01)
How your brain state can affect your pain levels. (9:11)
What you need to know about neuroplasticity. (12:31)
Why exercise is good for the brain. (14:21)
How to increase ATP production. (15:00)
Three breathing techniques to do every day. (17:46)
The importance of unwinding the body before falling asleep. (25:02)
An explanation of brain waves. (30:14)
What your #1 superpower generator is. (40:08)
3 Ts that can stop you from healing. (43:57)
The psychological benefits of expressing gratitude before a meal. (44:42)
What the stop sign technique is. (50:03)
Why human connection is essential for brain health. (59:30)
A supplement you can take for a clearer mind. (1:00:25)
Why oxytocin is important for the health of your relationships. (1:03:19)
The truth about changing your brain as you age. (1:06:23)

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