The Synapse
The Synapse: Unlock Your Brain, Upgrade Your Life. Ever wonder how your brain really works and what that means for your daily stress, focus, or even your relationships? Join us on The Synapse, the podcast that bridges the gap between complex neuroscience and practical, actionable insights for a better you. Each week, we translate cutting-edge brain science into clear, relatable advice you can use to improve your mental well-being, boost productivity, enhance emotional intelligence, and truly understand the incredible organ between your ears. Tune in and start rewiring your world.
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This episode delves into how to integrate systems thinking into your life to foster lasting positive change. You will learn to view different aspects of your life as dynamic systems, understanding the interplay of stocks (accumulated resources) and flows (inputs and outputs).
Key areas where systems thinking can be applied include:
•Physical Health: Your body is described as a dynamic system of energy (stocks) and habits (flows). You...
Episode Summary: Explore the Free Energy Principle (FEP), a groundbreaking theory explaining how your brain constantly strives to minimise "surprise" or uncertainty. Discover the two key interacting modes that drive perception, action, and learning, and how their balance is crucial for a smooth experience of the world. We'll also delve into what happens when this balance goes awry, such as in hallucinations, and discu...
Episode Notes: Rewiring Your Brain for Happiness
In this episode, we'll delve into the fascinating world of our brain chemistry and explore how we can consciously retrain our brains to foster greater happiness, drawing insights from Loretta Graziano Breuning's "Habits of a Happy Brain".
- Understanding Your Inner Mammal: We'll begin by exploring the core concept that our brain, inherited from ancestors, is pri...
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