In the Brain podcast, we blend medical insights with behavior design principles to empower you in creating brain healthy habits. We aim to demystify brain health, enhance focus, and reduce the risk of dementia. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the brain, all backed by science and fueled by behaviour design.
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In the Brain podcast, we blend medical insights with behavior design principles to empower you in creating brain healthy habits. We aim to demystify brain health, enhance focus, and reduce the risk of dementia. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the brain, all backed by science and fueled by behaviour design.
In this episode, Andrea and Dr. Kar delve into the impact of stress on the body and share practical techniques to cultivate stress resilience. They introduce the five-four-three-two-one grounding technique, which helps listeners reconnect with their surroundings and manage anxiety. By guiding listeners through breathing exercises and mindfulness practices, they aim to empower everyone to create brain-healthy habits. Tune in to experience these techniques in real-time and discover how small changes can lead to a more peaceful life.
00:00: Introduction to Brain Health and Stress Management
00:39: Introduction to Stress Resilience Techniques
11:42: Breathing Techniques for Calmness
22:22: Heart Math and Transition Techniques
24:18: Grounding Techniques for Stress Relief
29:00: Grounding Techniques for Anxiety
31:15: Helpful Insights
31:17: Loving Kindness Meditation Techniques
32:29: Wishing Happiness and Peace for Others
34:15: Loving Kindness Meditation and Resilience Building
38:00: Finding What Works for You
38:57: Benefits of Noticing Your Feelings
5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Technique
5 things you can see
4 things you can feel
3 things you can hear
2 things you can smell
1 thing you can taste
Loving Kindness Meditation (Sharon Salzberg)
May I be happy, may I be healthy, may I be peaceful and at ease.
May you be happy, may you be healthy, may you be peaceful and at ease.
May we be happy be happy, may we be healthy, may we be peaceful and at ease.
May they be happy, may they be healthy, may they be peaceful and at ease.
Andrea Spyros
The Brain Podcast
In the Brain podcast, we blend medical insights with behavior design principles to empower you in creating brain healthy habits. We aim to demystify brain health, enhance focus, and reduce the risk of dementia. Join us as we unlock the secrets of the brain, all backed by science and fueled by behaviour design.
