Talk Nerdy To Me

Apr 19 2024 50 ep. 46 mins 4
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How do I rewire my brain? How does neuroplasticity work? Why do I still have anxiety? How do I become more confident? Why do I freak out in relationships? How do I feel more motivated? What does it *actually* take to change? In this show, you will learn from leading scientists, psychologists and experts on how to maximize the constantly changing nature of your brain and rewire yourself to become unstoppable. Ready to dive in? Hit the play button, like, subscribe and get ready to Talk Nerdy To Me. @alex_nashton// www.alexnashton.com

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NERD ALERT: Behind the Scenes & Changes to Talk Nerdy To Me

Apr 19 2024 23 mins  
In this quick nerd alert, Alex will be a sharing a behind the scenes look at Talk Nerdy To Me and some major changes to the podcast. In this episode Alex will cover why these changes are happening and her decision to live in greater alignment with her values.Before we dive in, I would love it if you could hit pause and leave this podcast a 5 star review and a written review on what

The Power of Emotional Intelligence: Relationships & Leadership with Emile Steenveld

Apr 03 2024 50 mins  
Today I’m talking nerdy with Emile Steenveld about emotional intelligence. In this conversation we’re diving into what emotions are, how fostering a greater level of emotional intelligence can improve almost every relationship in your life, how seeking discomfort and leaning into triggers can be one of the biggest catalysts for growth and transformation, and the necessity of in

The Duality of Fear and Love: Creating Safety to Heal Trauma with Jan-Willem van der Heiden

Mar 27 2024 46 mins  
Today I’m talking nerdy with Jan-Willem van der Heiden about how to navigate the duality of fear and love as motivators in most of our choices and decisions. In this conversation we’re diving into how the ego constructs fear in an effort to keep us safe, why that fear isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but can get in the way of living more authentic lives, how to begin creating s

Master your Mind: Meditation, Metta, & Loving Kindness with Adam Mahmoud

Mar 20 2024 51 mins  
Today I’m talking nerdy with Adam Mahmoud about meditation, mindfulness, and the intersection of eastern philosophies with western neuroscience. In this conversation we’re diving into Adams incredible personal journey in the realms of meditation, yoga, and firework, why most people encounter so much resistance to these types of practices despite how much we know it’s good for

The Neuroscience & Psychology of Food Addiction: Eating, Weight Loss, & Body Image with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson

Mar 13 2024 50 mins  
Today I’m talking nerdy with Dr. Susan Peirce Thompson about the neuroscience and psychology of eating, food addiction, and weight. In this conversation we’re diving into what is happening in our brain’s when we eat, what is happening when we have complicated or addictive relationships with food, the risks of relying on willpower alone to change habits and patterns,  wha

The Right and Left Brain: Self-Mastery & the Meaning of Life with Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor

Mar 07 2024 54 mins  
Today we’re talking nerdy with Alex’s favorite neuroscientist of all time, the author of her favorite neuroscience books, Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor. In this episode, Dr. Jill and Alex will talk nerdy about some of the major distinctions between the right and left brain hemispheres, how learning how to selectively access either hemisphere can make a major impact on the way you

The Science of Pleasure: Nitric Oxide & Orgasms with Alex Nashton

Feb 23 2024 24 mins  
Today we’re talking nerdy about the biology and physiology of pleasure. This solo episode with Alex Nashton will explore why your brain needs pleasure to rewire itself, including the neurotransmitters involved, how pleasure increases neuroplasticity through this magical little molecule called nitric oxide, the physiology of pleasure and it impacts your physical, mental, and emoti

Polarity, Desire, & Rekindling Intimacy: Valentines Day Special with Megan Lambert & James Mattingley

Feb 14 2024 45 mins  
On this Valentines Day, we’re diving into a very special episode with Megan Lambert & James Mattingley. In this conversation, Megan & James will teach us about the role of polarity in creating attraction and desire, what leads couples to put intimacy on the back burner, how to rekindle the spark in long term relationships, the importance of getting out of your head a

Feminine Embodiment: Desire, Power, & Submission with Kelley Bode

Feb 08 2024 43 mins  
In today’s episode, we’re diving into feminine embodiment with Kelley Bode. This conversation will cover topics such as the societal and cultural messages women receive about what it means to be feminine, the relationship between feminism and femininity, how women (and anyone really) can lean into their femininity while still being a feminist, and how feminine embodiment can he

Redefining Modern Masculinity: Self-Expression, Mental Health, & Creating Safety with Ryan Miller

Feb 01 2024 60 mins  
Today I’m talking nerdy with Ryan Miller about the complexity of modern day masculinity. In this episode we’re diving into the societal and cultural messages men receive about what masculinity is, how many of these messages are unsupportive, restrictive, and negatively impact men's mental health, and how men can begin to redefine their experience of masculinity with themselves