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How Neuroscience Can Help Us Understand Our Brains - Dr Hayley Nelson
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How Neuroscience Can Help Us Understand Our Brains - Dr Hayley Nelson

Ask the Experts with Alka

January 20, 202550m 33s

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Show Notes

Join Alka Sharma and Dr. Haley Nelson as they delve into cognitive behavioral neuroscience. Dr. Nelson sheds light on the mind-brain connection and quantum physics' role in behavior. They discuss how thoughts, choices, and habits interact, offering strategies for behavioral change and habit formation. Explore the biopsychosocial model, holistic well-being, and epigenetics. Learn about stress management through repetition, visualization, and perception, and discover how exercise benefits brain health. Dr. Nelson also shares recent neuroscience advancements and key life lessons. (0:00) Introduction and welcome to Dr. Haley Nelson (1:26) Dr. Haley Nelson's background in cognitive behavioral neuroscience (6:13) Understanding the mind-brain connection and quantum physics (13:07) Cognitive behavioral neuroscience and its applications (15:43) The interplay of thoughts, choices, and habits (18:42) Strategies for behavioral change and habit formation (24:03) Examining the effects of internal thoughts on behavior (27:55) The biopsychosocial model and professional support (30:33) Holistic well-being and the role of epigenetics (33:54) Repetition, visualization, and perception in stress management (38:17) Exercise and its impact on brain health (40:04) Recent advancements in neuroscience research (43:40) Dr. Haley Nelson's key life and professional lessons