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Mo Gawdat wants to help you regain control of your thoughts! The former CBO at Google, author, happiness guru, and serial entrepreneur, solves problems for breakfast, and he's here to share his intriguing concept of useful thinking.On today's Braincare Podcast, we discover where negative and thoughts come from, how they develop and take seed, and what you can do to regain control. Plus, learn why experiential thinking can deliver a healthy dose of much-needed reality.We talk about: What is useful thinking? Problem-solving for peace of mind How to stop incessant thoughts The importance of separation and schedule Positive and negative reinforcement Why we rush to chastise ourselves 3 brain-related happiness tips

Mo Gawdat wants to make the world a happier place. When faced with one of the most emotionally devastating life events imaginable, the former Chief Business Officer at Google founded the One Billion Happy movement to bring collective emotional liberation to the masses. **On today's Braincare Podcast, we hear how Mo's personal story lead to his life's work investigating powerful human emotions, and how acknowledging causality can free us of guilt, and why you should make happiness a priority.We talk about: Why is happiness important? Mo Gawdat's flow chart for mapping emotions Thoughts on emotional embodiment The physical ramifications of unhappiness How much of our feelings are conditioned by external forces? Why our brains are the keys to unhappiness

Sophie Scott CBE is a professor of good vibes! The Director of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL is an author, TED talker, and expert on sound, neuroscience, and the weird and wonderful things that happen between your ear and your brain.Today, on the most meta of Braincare Podcasts, we learn about the bombastic biology of vibrations and electrical signals that help our brains to process sound and discover the astounding physiological responses of listening to the music that we love.We talk about: How your brain turns vibrations into electricity Babies and the rhythm of language What's happening when we're simultaneously listening and thinking? Root psychological causes of some types of tinnitus What makes certain sounds set your teeth on edge? The power of curating different auditory environments

Professor Sophie Scott CBE wants to tickle your neurons! The Director of Cognitive Neuroscience at UCL is an author, TED talker, and stand-up aficionado who's spent her career investigating the power of a good knee-slapper, and what exactly happens when we laugh.On today's Braincare Podcast, we explore laughter, one of the most powerful non-verbal expressions of emotion, and why it's about a lot more than humour. Sophie shares insights on stress-induced laughter, what it can tell you about the state of your relationships, and why we rarely laugh alone.We talk about: Your brain on comedy What is laughter really a physiological response to? Darwin's thoughts on laughter Why do we laugh less on our own? Why Roman jokes are so terrible Where is your brain's ticklish bit?

Dr. James Doty wants you to conjure the life of your dreams. The Stanford University neurosurgeon, author, and mate of the Dalai Lama, the Pope, and Desmond Tutu (despite being an Athiest) knows a thing or two about manifestation!On today's Braincare Podcast, Dr. James Doty explains the incredible results of manifesting your intention with all of your senses. Plus, he explains how seemingly serendipitous moments of good fortune are linked to our self-actualisation practices.We talk about: How can you manifest your intentions with all of your senses? Manifestation and the subconscious mind Extraordinary connections: why you should never take people for granted Neuroplasticity and manifestation Mind over matter: how to change your fate What one thing do all spiritual leaders have in common?

Dr. James Doty is on a quest for compassion. He's a leading neurosurgeon, founder of the Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education at Stanford University, and an all-round wonderful human who has dedicated his studies to unraveling the surprising science of compassion and brain health.On today's Braincare Podcast, Dr. James Doty shares the origin story of his obsession with compassion: a mindfulness technique in a magic shop! We discuss the incredible power of human intuition and the effects of mindfulness practices on neuroplasticity and physiology.We talk about: Your brain on compassion What's going on in your sympathetic nervous system? The neuroscientist's angle on self-affirmation and care The Buddhists have it sussed: why mindfulness works  Internal conversations and the power of positive thinking Why human connection is irreplaceable

Jay Shetty wants you to sit with your negativity. The hugely popular social media influencer and author of Think Like A Monk has seen how negative self-talk can blight even the most zen of lifestyles. Negativity is part and parcel of existence, how can we deal with it productively?On today's Braincare Podcast, Jay explains why negative self-talk of our inner saboteur can cast a shadow on our lives. He shares his spot-stop-swap methodology to engage with that voice and flip its consequences so that you can proactively seek a peaceful life.We talk about: Ways to identify negative self-talk Should you trust your inner narrative? The spot-stop-swap methodology Can we manipulate our own emotions for good? Journalling and the power of words writ large Actionable advice for boosting self-esteem

Jay Shetty wants you to get specific about gratitude. Jay is a former monk and a formidable social media influencer with millions of fans and billions of views on his inspirational videos. Jay developed his holistic mindset during his continual evolution - from monk life to manager life to media life.On today's Braincare Podcast, Jay Shetty explains the fundamentals of cultivating a positive mindset. He explains how, by embracing the amazing plasticity of the mind, we can rid ourselves of limiting beliefs and cultivate positive practices that open up new worlds of possibility.We talk about: What are limiting beliefs and how can we get rid of them? Weekly positive practices to cultivate a positive mindset The power of specific gratitude Meditation is for the bold: how to sit with your thoughts The joyous consequences of learning something every day Tools to process sorrow or sadness

Ed Cooke is disrupting the space-time continuum. The Grandmaster of Memory spent the majority of the first lockdown throwing experimental online parties with one goal in mind: with your perceptions. On today's Braincare Podcast, Ed Cooke explains how our memory alters our perception of time resulting in a mirror relationship between memory and experience. While traumatic memories might take up a lot of space, good memories might be compressed. But what if we could change that?We talk about: How can we speed up or slow down our perception of time? Why pleasurable memories can seem fleeting The reason why parties featuring location changes are remembered best The link between sound and cognitive ability How your WFH set up can dramatically change your productivity The link between engagement and enjoyment

Ed Cooke will never forget your birthday. As a Grandmaster of Memory, Ed Cooke flexes his memory muscle on the daily. He's won countless competitions, memorised the first few books of Paradise Lost, and spent the majority of the lockdown throwing experimental online parties. On today's Braincare Podcast, Ed Cooke we discuss why we have trouble remembering things, and why memory is the polar opposite of perception. Plus, how to deck out your memory palace with evocative imagery that will make remembering anything a breeze!We talk about: Why do we forget people's names? The differences between remembering events and detailed lists Do mnemonics really work? Memory palaces: why it's still the best technique out there Why imagination is fundamental to memory What's Anthony Costa from Blue got to do with the Heights ingredient list?