Mindset Neuroscience Podcast

In this episode, I cover 5 concrete, embodied, neuroscience-supported pillars you can use to get better at honing the incredible power of the human mind-brain-body system. We look at several biomarkers and physiological pillars of how to combine the extraordinary, beautiful and magnificent power of the human brain with the mechanics of our body to help us achieve a state of deep fu

“The measure of intelligence is the ability to change.” ― Albert Einstein     In a world that often values certainty and consistency, it can be hard to admit when we need to change our minds. The concept of changing one's mind is often seen as a sign of weakness or indecisiveness. But the fact of the matter is, because we are complex adaptive systems, flexibility

You were born with a growth mindset. When you were first learning to speak and walk, you fell and fumbled over and over again. But there was a part of you - an algorithm - that understood that this was part of the process and that you would develop those skills over time and with effort. We can get back in touch with that empowered aspect of our mind. Doing so can change our li

"A problem never exists in isolation; it is surrounded by other problems in space and time. The more of the context of a problem that a scientist can comprehend, the greater are his chances of finding a truly adequate solution."   -Russell L. Ackoff, Systems Theorist   How do we come to the conclusion that our way of attempting to solve a problem is the most effective

  “What man actually needs is not a tensionless state but rather the striving and struggling for a worthwhile goal, a freely chosen task. What he needs is not the discharge of tension at any cost but the call of a potential meaning waiting to be fulfilled by him.” ― Viktor Frankl     In this interview with Brian Flynn of the Two Wolf Foundation, we discuss

  Because of how human brains develop, the only way for maturity to emerge is in the presence of maturity.   Listen on Blubrry Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts   I remember the first time I gave a presentation to parents, many years ago, about how children’s brains develop. One of the first concepts I introduced was the fact that young brains simply ha

  A quick episode that covers some insights gained over the course of my career in human communication and psychology, child development, teaching, and neuroscience.   Highlights include the importance of: * mindset, purpose and effective teachers * anti-disciplinary thinking and teams of experts from diverse fields * prefrontal cortex models and attuned caregivers fo

“One of the most important things you can do on this earth is to let people know they are not alone.” ― Shannon L. Alder   Listen on Blubrry Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify   How we distract ourselves from our deeper sources of pain In my interview with Warriors Heart Healing Center, we discussed the idea of 'presenting problems'. These are prob

  How we respond to danger (perceived and real, physical and social), and WHO we turn to (including ourselves and others) in the midst of uncertainty and threat is one of the most powerful foundations for future behavior and how we process information. The level of self-regulating abilities in the people we have around us during times of danger, ambiguity and uncertainty a

“Love is at once an affirmation and a transcendence of who we are.” ― Esther Perel   “And what is true for human beings is true for every living thing: all organisms require alternating periods of growth and equilibrium. Any person or system exposed to ceaseless novelty and change risks falling into chaos; but one that is too rigid or static ceases to grow and event