The School of Greatness 1072 Unlocking The Power of Your Mind w/Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman
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Feb 15, 2021 
Dr. Andrew Huberman, a Stanford neuroscientist and director of Huberman Lab, shares insights on managing stress and enhancing mental resilience. He emphasizes using breath over thought to combat stress, exploring the significant roles of the limbic system and prefrontal cortex. Huberman discusses techniques for improving emotional regulation through breathing and movement. He also dives into the science behind heart rate variability, affordable stress management supplements, and the law of attraction's connection with dopamine and motivation.
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Two Types of Stress
- There are two types of stress: hyper-alert stress and overwhelmed/fatigue stress.
- Each type requires a different approach for management.
Calming the Body
- Control your nervous system by controlling your body.
- Use the physiological sigh (double inhale, long exhale) to calm down quickly.
Brain Injury and Impulsivity
- Lewis Howes shares his father's experience with traumatic brain injury and resulting impulsivity.
- This illustrates the impact of frontal cortex damage on behavior.
