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The Brain Health Revolution Podcast
Brain and Behavior with Nicole Vignola
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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- Understanding the mechanisms of habit formation can help individuals create and break habits.
- Childhood experiences and the environment play a significant role in shaping behaviors and habits.
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The Power of Neuroplasticity and Habit Formation
Neuroplasticity is the ability of the brain to change and adapt, both at the cellular and systems level. Habits form through the repetition of behavior, which strengthens the connections between neurons. Understanding the mechanisms of habit formation allows individuals to create and break habits. Initiating a new habit can be mentally taxing at first, but with attention and intention, the habit loop can be established in the basal ganglia, leading to automatic behavior. Over time, habits become ingrained and require less cognitive effort.
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