Huberman Lab Dr. Alia Crum: Science of Mindsets for Health & Performance
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Jan 24, 2022 
In this enlightening discussion, Dr. Alia Crum, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Stanford and director of the Stanford Mind & Body Lab, delves into the fascinating power of mindsets. She reveals how beliefs about food can alter our physiological responses and influence satisfaction. Dr. Crum shares compelling research, including how hotel housekeepers improved health through mindset shifts about their work. The podcast also explores reframing stress as a growth opportunity, emphasizing adaptive mindsets for better health and performance outcomes.
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Mindset Definition
- Mindsets are core beliefs about a topic that shape expectations and goals.
- They simplify complex realities and influence motivation and actions.
Mindset Impact
- Mindsets affect motivation and physiology, impacting how our bodies react.
- Alia Crum's research expanded mindset studies to health and behavior.
Milkshake Study
- In Alia Crum's milkshake study, participants' ghrelin levels responded to perceived calorie content.
- Believing a milkshake was indulgent led to a greater ghrelin drop, even with identical nutrients.