#020 - Dr. Sarah McKay: The Female Brain, PMS Reality, Hormone Misconceptions, Emotions & Identity, Pregnancy & Menopause, Orgasms, Daydreaming, Anxie...
The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast
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10:45 - Sarah's Personal History And Path To The Brain
17:10 - How The Brain Processes Information
21:00 - What Determines The Self, Identity, And Consciousness?
26:15 - The Male Vs. Female Brain: Common Misconceptions And Stereotypes
34:00 - The Male Vs. Female Experience, And Role Of Hormones
41:00 - The Critical Period Of Adolescence And Brain Development
44:15 - Streamlining And Pruning Of The Prefrontal Cortex
46:20 - Anxiety, Trauma, And Other Mental Stress In The Brain
48:45 - The Root Of Strong Emotions
51:00 - Is PMS Real?
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1:00:55 - The History Of Hysteria
1:02:25 - Hormone Imbalances And Root Causes
1:07:35 - Hormonal Fluctuations, Menopause, Hot Flashes, And Hormone Replacement Therapy
1:16:00 - The Difficulty Of Unlearning Fear
1:18:00 - The Longest Lived Populations: Mindset, Social Connection, And Sense Of Purpose
1:24:00 - Is Meditation Necessary?
1:31:00 - Stress And Cortisol In Men Vs. Women
1:32:50 - Brain Changes During Pregnancy
1:36:05 - Brain Change During Menopause
1:38:00 - How Do Orgasms Affect The Brain?
1:38:25 - The Role Of Daydreaming In The Brain
1:42:30 - Are Depression And Mental Issues Natural?