708. The Neuroscience Behind Breakups + Building Better Habits

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Aug 20, 2024

Nicole Vignola, known as 'Instagram's favourite brain expert,' shares her transformative journey from anxiety to empowerment. She discusses the neuroscience of breakups, offering strategies for emotional recovery and insight into self-sabotage. Nicole highlights the effects of social media on mental health and cognitive overload, and the role of dopamine in relationships. Listeners will learn the importance of self-compassion, subconscious reprogramming, and how physical environments can enhance emotional well-being.

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INSIGHT

The Subconscious Mind

The subconscious mind absorbs information from childhood experiences, forming beliefs and rules about the world.
These ingrained beliefs and mental shortcuts, called heuristics, operate automatically, influencing our behaviors and perceptions.

INSIGHT

Brain Development and the Frontal Cortex

The brain fully develops around 25, with the frontal cortex developing last, enabling better decision-making and life evaluation.
This explains why younger people may engage in risky behaviors despite knowing consequences.

ADVICE

Managing Negative Thoughts

Counteract negative thoughts by intercepting them with a physiological sigh (inhale twice, hold, exhale).
Reframe negative thoughts with neutral, realistic statements, avoiding toxic positivity.

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In this episode, Krista sits down with neuroscientist Nicole Vignola, aka “Instagram’s favourite brain expert” to explore the profound impact our thoughts have on our lives. Nicole shares her personal journey in overcoming anxiety and her excitement about her new book, Rewire.

Ahead, Nicole delves into the neuroscience behind self-sabotage, procrastination, and the power of the subconscious mind. Learn exactly how you can rewire your brain, starting with the importance of self-compassion in creating positive change.

Get practical advice on manifestation, visualization, and subconscious reprogramming you can apply to your life now! Plus, Nicole addresses the impact of alcohol on brain health, the role of dopamine during emotional events, and how social media is changing our innate cognitive function.

We also talk about:

The neuroscience of breakups + methods for emotional recovery
Differences between long-term relationship breakups + situationships
Strategies to override automatic negative thought patterns
How to intercept physiological stress responses
How upbringing + societal beauty standards affect self-esteem
The role of mirror neurons + empathy in social interactions
Why your decision-making capabilities improve after age 25
Effects of social media on mental fatigue + cognitive overload

Resources:

Website: https://www.nicolesneuroscience.com/
Book: Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change
Instagram: @nicolesneuroscience

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