Lives Well Lived LISA FELDMAN BARRETT: the power of the brain
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Sep 26, 2024 
Lisa Feldman Barrett, a leading psychologist and neuroscientist, dives into the fascinating interplay between the brain and emotions. She explains how cognitive reframing can turn anxiety into determination, especially before public speaking. The discussion also touches on concepts of free will, the evolving brain, and how social interactions shape our experiences. Barrett highlights the importance of environmental influences and personal responsibility in crafting a meaningful life, emphasizing connections and reflections that lead to fulfillment.
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Reframe Anxiety as Determination
- Reframe anxiety-related bodily sensations as determination or excitement to manage public speaking anxiety.
- The brain interprets physical arousal and meaning-making alters emotional experience.
Brain Predicts Experiences
- The brain predicts sensory experience by recalling past similar instances to prepare action.
- Experience is constructed from these predictions, not triggered by sensation first.
Self Is a Constructed Category
- The self is an ad hoc category, constantly reconstituted, not enduring or stable.
- Our experience of free will and control differs from how brain processes actually operate.