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Neuroscientist On How To Achieve A Calm State & Rewire An Anxious Brain | Nolan Williams PT 1

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Jul 28, 2023
Nolan Williams, a neuroscience expert focusing on depression and psychedelics, dives deep into the causes of depression and innovative treatments. He discusses how transcranial magnetic stimulation and psychedelics like psilocybin are reshaping mental health therapy. The conversation also touches on the alarming link between depression and heart health, exploring the mind-body connection. Williams advocates for a holistic understanding of mental health by integrating neurological perspectives into modern psychiatry.
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INSIGHT

Depression: A Brain Disconnect

  • Depression may arise from a disconnect in the brain's control and emotional centers.
  • Specifically, the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex goes offline, and the subgenual anterior cingulate stays online.
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Trauma and Rewiring

  • Early life trauma can increase the risk of depression by wiring the brain for this disconnect.
  • However, neurostimulation can reverse this, restoring control to the appropriate brain circuits.
ANECDOTE

Overcoming Car Anxiety

  • A patient overcame her car anxiety after Nolan Williams' stimulation treatment.
  • She realized her improvement when she no longer felt compelled to put her feet on the dashboard.
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