The Sabrina Zohar Show 54: The Neuroscience of imposter syndrome, ruminating/spiraling thoughts, closure and more with Alexis Fernandez!
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Jan 16, 2024 Neuroscientist Alexis Fernandez joins the host to talk about the neuroscience of imposter syndrome, spiraling thoughts, closure, and more. They also discuss choosing the right therapist, navigating anxiety and emotions, creating closure and trusting oneself, and overcoming imposter syndrome and fear.
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Brain's Capacity for Rapid Change
- Massive brain change can happen overnight through rewiring and plasticity.
- Behavior and attention shifts can transform your instincts and responses deeply.
Small Steps to Change Beliefs
- Start changing beliefs by laddering from neutral, believable thoughts to more positive ones.
- Break your goal into smaller, credible steps you can genuinely embrace and practice.
Calm Spiraling Thoughts
- Use the "name it to tame it" technique: identify your emotion and when it started to engage your prefrontal cortex.
- Practice breathing, meditation, or running to improve communication between emotional and logical brain centers.