Body Electric

Part 5: The Mind-Body-Tech Connection

Nov 17, 2023

Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Sahib Khalsa shares research on interoception and benefits of unplugging from tech to tune into our body signals. Discusses 'TikTok tics' outbreak and a school in DC promoting movement. Explores future tech for a healthier body-mind connection.

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Tech overload disrupts body-brain dialogue causing stress.

Sudden TikTok Tic outbreak linked to environmental overstimulation.

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The TikTok Tourette's-Like Symptoms Phenomenon

Teenagers globally suddenly displayed severe Tourette's-like symptoms, believed to be triggered by TikTok videos. Previously mild tick disorders now presented abruptly and severely, leading to frequent emergency room visits.

Exploring the Significance of Interoception in Human Health

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Introduction

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The TikTok Tik Incident and Information Overload

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Unlocking the Power of Interoception

11min

Exploring Mental and Physical Reset Through Sensory Deprivation and Environment Optimization

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Innovative Elementary School Emphasizing Movement and Interoception

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Exploring Future Technology for a Healthier Body-Mind Connection

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In part five: host Manoush Zomorodi investigates what information overload does to our physical and mental health. Could our tech use be interfering with the critical dialogue that takes place between the body and the brain? Psychiatrist and neuroscientist Sahib Khalsa shares his latest research on interoception — the brain's ability to sense how the body is feeling — and how finding time to unplug from our devices can help us tune into our body's natural signals.

Also in this episode: neurologist Caroline Olvera takes us inside the "TikTok tics" outbreak — exploring why thousands of teens developed Tourette's-like symptoms after watching TikTok videos in 2021. Plus, how a school in Washington, DC helps kids stay connected to their bodies by creating a high-movement, low-tech environment.

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Body Electric

Part 5: The Mind-Body-Tech Connection

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The TikTok Tourette's-Like Symptoms Phenomenon

Interoception and Mental Health Connection

Environmental Stimulation and Body-Brain Connection

Exploring the Significance of Interoception in Human Health

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