How to Rewire Your Brain for Better Decision-Making with Dr. David Perlmutter

This episode is about detoxifying your mind and rewiring your brain for better health and decision-making. In this episode, we'll be diving into the science behind stress, sleep, social media, and more with renowned neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter. 

Dr. Perlmutter is a Board-Certified Neurologist, New York Times Bestselling Author, and Fellow of the American College of Nutrition. His books have been published in 36 languages and include the #1 New York Times bestseller Grain Brain and The Surprising Truth About Wheat, Carbs, and Sugar, with over 1 million copies in print. Dr. Perlmutter is also the recipient of numerous awards, including the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to neurological disorders, the National Nutritional Foods Association Clinician of the Year Award, and the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the American College of Nutrition.

Dr. Perlmutter will share practical tools from his book "Brain Wash" to help you break free from unhealthy cycles and habits that are negatively impacting your well-being. We'll also discuss strategies for reconnecting your mind and body through improved sleep, exercise, time in nature, and more. Tune in to gain actionable insights on optimizing your mental fitness during these challenging times.

(00:00) - Introduction: the importance of better decision-making

(00:36) - Guest introduction and casual conversation

(01:28) - The concept of the book “Brain Wash” and detoxifying the brain

(02:48) - The anatomy of decision-making: amygdala vs prefrontal cortex

(03:48) - The impact of lifestyle choices on health

(04:54) - The role of inflammation in health and disease

(05:27) - The power of decision-making and reconnecting to the prefrontal cortex

(06:26) - The influence of stress, fear, and social media on our brains

(08:56) - The manipulation of our attention by social media and the internet

(11:42) - The importance of sleep and its impact on decision-making

(14:59) - Practical strategies for rewiring the brain and detoxifying the mind

(21:47) - The disconnection syndrome: reconnecting to our DNA, brain, people, and planet

(30:30) - Conclusion: embracing the challenges and moving forward