

Brain and Behavior with Nicole Vignola
5 snips Sep 8, 2023
Nicole Vignola, a cognitive neuroscientist, shares practical tools and science-based methods for improving mental health, reflexes, and overall mental performance. The podcast explores the limitations of traditional education and the need for a more inclusive approach. It highlights the importance of examining habits and heuristics for better decision-making. The influence of surroundings and upbringing on behavior is discussed, as well as the complexities of motivation and successful behavioral change. The guest's book focuses on changing hardwired habits and behaviors for a fulfilling life.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Journey into Neuroscience: Curiosity, Adversity, and Redemption
03:24 • 3min
The Limitations of Traditional Education
06:17 • 36min
Understanding Mental Heuristics and the Power of Habits
42:21 • 5min
The Influence of Surroundings and Upbringing
47:49 • 10min
Understanding Motivation and Behavioral Change
57:27 • 14min
Changing Habits and Behaviors for a Fulfilling Life
01:11:10 • 3min