#76: The Role of the Autonomic Nervous System in Executive Functions

In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran delve into the impact of the autonomic nervous system on executive functions. They explore the sympathetic and parasympathetic branches, offering practical tools like breathing exercises, yoga nidra, mindfulness, and even the therapeutic potential of walking and EMDR. They also shared personal anecdotes and actionable strategies to help listeners regulate their nervous systems and improve their executive functioning, all while emphasizing the balance between arousal and relaxation.

Links:

• Autonomic Nervous System:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23273-autonomic-nervous-system 
• Sympathetic Nervous System:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23262-sympathetic-nervous-system-sns-fight-or-flight  
• Parasympathetic Nervous System:https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/23266-parasympathetic-nervous-system-psns  
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing:https://www.apa.org/ptsd-guideline/treatments/eye-movement-reprocessing  
• Hypnosis:https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/hypnosis/about/pac-20394405  
• Yoga Nidra:https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-yoga-nidra  
• Wim Hof Method:https://www.wimhofmethod.com/ 
• Diaphragmatic Breathing:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/diaphragmatic-breathing 
• Box Breathing:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321805 
• 4-7-8 Breathing:https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324417 
• EF Coaching with Darius:https://www.ivvi.app/coaching
• EF Student Coaching with Erica:https://learningtolearn.biz/ 
• EF Adult Coaching:https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching 
• Executive Function:https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning 
• Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function 
• Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠
• Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioning?_pos=3&_sid=19d2b3888&_ss=r 
• Visualization:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/the-key-to-improved-attention-and-memory-for-optimal-learning?_pos=8&_sid=a9d61809a&_ss=r 
• Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app?_pos=1&_sid=604e0b13e&_ss=r 
• Working Memory:https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/working-memory 

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