We explore the transformative research of Brian Dias on how environmental stressors and trauma can influence behavior and physiology across generations. Brian shares his personal motivation behind his scientific journey, discussing his impactful studies on chemosensation, the inheritance of behavioral sensitivities, and the potential for positive future legacies. We dive into the fascinating evidence from animal studies and explore the implications for human wellbeing and organizational behavior. This episode reveals both the challenges and opportunities in understanding and altering the epigenetic legacy of stress, offering insights into the biology of adaptation and resilience.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Mantra

00:48 Welcoming the Guest: Brian Dias

02:09 Exploring Environmental Stressors

03:17 Brian's Personal Journey and Scientific Mission

05:29 Chemosensation and Generational Impact

06:46 Cherry Blossom Study and Behavioral Sensitivity

09:02 Organizational Culture and Behavioral Transmission

13:35 Mechanisms of Stress Legacy Transmission

32:19 Epigenetics and Environmental Influences

49:20 Engineering Legacies of Flourishing

53:59 Concluding Thoughts and Future Directions

Trauma, Legacy, Epigenetics, Neuroscience, Stress, Gene Expression, Biological Response, Generational Trauma, Environmental Impact, Stress Response, Psychology, Human Behavior, Holocaust, 9/11, Scientific Research, Chemo Sensation, PTSD, Childhood Abuse, Brian Dias, Aidan McCullen

Towards understanding and halting legacies of trauma

https://osf.io/preprints/psyarxiv/7jxat

Legacies of salient environmental experiences—insights from chemosensation

https://academic.oup.com/chemse/article/doi/10.1093/chemse/bjae002/7534322

Fostering Respectful and Productive Conversations: Lessons Learned From Debating Courtyards in Tibetan Buddhist Monasteries

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/communication/articles/10.3389/fcomm.2021.755445/full

Dias Lab:

http://diaslab.weebly.com/about.html

Hour 1: Ian Begley