👉🏼 Ravinder Taylor, mind-scientist shares groundbreaking research on how to train your brain to be happy. Having worked alongside her husband Eldon Taylor (a pioneer in the field), Ravinder has co-authored over 200 personal motivation programs and brings 30+ years of research to this fascinating conversation.
Endorsed by leading psychologists and featured on Jay Shetty's "On Purpose" podcast, her book "Mind Training" examines how understanding brain chemistry can help eliminate self-destructive behaviors and enhance wellbeing. Discover why optimism reduces disease risk by up to 52%, how smiling can add 7 years to your life, and learn simple 12-minute techniques that can transform your mindset. Based on over 200 scientific studies, this episode proves that controlling your mind isn't just "feel-good fluff" - it's neuroscience that works.
👩🏻💻 Ravinder's Website: https://ravindertaylor.com/
📕 Ravinder's Book Mind Training: https://us.amazon.com/Mind-Training-Self-Empowerment-Ravinder-Taylor-ebook/dp/B0D85FD483?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Chapters with Timecodes:
00:00 - Mark & Stacey: What We Learned from This Episode
01:51 - Official Intro: Welcome to Gurus and Game Changers
02:20 - Meet Ravinder Taylor: From Microbiologist to Mind Scientist
03:19 - Replacing Negative Self-Talk: Practical First Steps
05:16 - Why "Manifesting" Isn't the Answer (A Scientist's View)
07:00 - The Shocking Health Benefits of Optimism
09:23 - The "Smile Effect": How Smiling Can Add Years to Your Life
10:43 - Practical Solutions for Happiness Today
14:22 - The Research Behind Mind Training
16:17 - Why People Self-Sabotage (And How to Stop)
18:23 - Eight Hugs a Day: Simple Techniques for Better Mood
21:33 - Mind Training Made Simple: The 12-Minute Technique
23:31 - Closing Thoughts: Science Behind the "Fluff"
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