When you can’t control your emotions, life quickly becomes unbearable. But this video will describe a few simple techniques that can help you to rewire your brain to find emotional stability and, eventually, true happiness. Patreon Link: https://www.patreon.com/senseofmind #neuroscience #emotionregulation #brain -- Sources: - Sezer, I., Pizzagalli, D. A., & Sacchet, M. D. (2022). Resting-state fMRI functional connectivity and mindfulness in clinical and non-clinical contexts: A review and sy...
Dec 01, 2023•51 min
Consciousness is probably the most perplexing mystery in all of science, and right now there is no consensus among neuroscientists about how the brain produces it. Yet, it appears that the solution may soon emerge, and it’s possible that it already has. In this episode, we'll talk about the neuroscience of consciousness and the various theories that have been proposed to explain it in physical terms. ⏬ ⏬ ⏬ Help us keep this show alive by going to: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain 🧠 👕 ☕Wa...
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Anxiety is the fear of things yet to come. It's what happens when the brain predicts a bad outcome and then prepares for it. It's a mechanism by which the brain prepares the body to face potential threats. So anxiety is actually often a good thing. Wait, really? Yes, it's just that, thanks to the complexities of the human brain, it's very easy for good, adaptive anxiety to transform into unhealthy maladaptive anxiety or even an anxiety disorder. In this video, you will: - Discover how the brain'...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Have you ever brushed relationship conflict under the rug, hoping it would just vanish? We've all been there. However, this episode sheds light on why conflict doesn't have to be purely negative , as we often make it out to be. ⏬ ⏬ ⏬ Help us keep this show alive by going to: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain 🧠 👕 ☕Want cool neuroscience gear? Check out our coffee mugs, t-shirts, stickers, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC610T-s8gpOVDtAVXTZ35FQ/store -- Related Content: - Previou...
Oct 26, 2023•1 hr 7 min
In this episode, we delve into power dynamics and explore the ways in which power and status affect our brain and our health. We uncover the hidden influences that hold sway over our relationships, our decisions, and our well-being. ⏬ ⏬ ⏬ Help us keep this show alive by going to: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain 🧠 👕 ☕Want cool neuroscience gear? Check out our coffee mugs, t-shirts, stickers, and more: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC610T-s8gpOVDtAVXTZ35FQ/store -- Related Content: - Pr...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Your decisions rule your life. Your brain is the source of your decisions. So, if you can understand the neuroscience of decision making, then you should be able to make better decisions that improve your life in the future. One key component of decision making, as emphasized by the field known as “neuroeconomics,” is the process of valuation, or how your brain determines how much you value something. This video will explain the science of value, helping to decode the complex neuroscience of dec...
Oct 04, 2023•47 min
How does the brain persuade and how does it become persuaded? Can you use neuroscience to persuade others? In this episode, we unravel the neuroscience and psychology of persuasion. We draw on the work of Drs. Robert Cialdini, Emily Falk, and John Cacioppo to explore the science behind influencing behavior and facilitating positive social interactions. ⏬ ⏬ ⏬ Help us keep this show alive by going to: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain 🧠 👕 ☕Want cool neuroscience gear? Check out our coffee m...
Sep 21, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Empathy is powerful. It’s like neural mimicry, a way for our brains to synchronize and understand each other emotionally. This is what makes empathy such a powerful social force binding people together and allowing us to care for others. But what is empathy? How does empathy work in the brain? What is the difference between cognitive empathy, affective empathy, sympathy, theory of mind and compassion? What happens when someone has no empathy at all? How can you enhance and increase your own empa...
Sep 07, 2023•1 hr 13 min
Sleep repairs your brain, enhances your memory and cognition, improves your immune system, and generally makes you feel better. But how does sleep do all this? Throughout this episode, we’ll dive into the neuroscience of sleep to answer these questions and more. Support The Social Brain on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain Prefer to listen? Check out the podcast version of The Social Brain: https://rss.com/podcasts/thesocialbrain/ -- Related Content: - Andrew's video on sleep: http...
Aug 17, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Groundbreaking research in neuroscience has revolutionized our understanding of memory. Join us on this episode of The Social Brain as we unpack some of the latest theories and research on the how the brain learns and remembers. Support The Social Brain on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain Prefer to listen? Check out the podcast version of The Social Brain: https://rss.com/podcasts/thesocialbrain/ -- Related Content: - Previous Episodes of The Social Brain: https://www.youtube.com/...
Aug 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min
We're back with another Ask Us Anything! On this episode of The Social Brain, we will be addressing questions about all things #neuroscience sent to us by viewers like you. Be sure to join in and leave any questions you have for future #AMA episodes in the comments or the live chat! Support The Social Brain on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain Prefer to listen? Check out the podcast version of The Social Brain: https://rss.com/podcasts/thesocialbrain/ (available on most podcast pla...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Discover how your brain combats stress and enhances resilience. In this video, I unpack some of the most important findings in the neuroscience of resilience, including the role of the prefrontal cortex, as well as the serotonin and dopamine systems. I also share and inspiring real-life story of resilience. Finally, I’ll explain how you can rewire your brain for greater resilience. Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/VNm--7gDIHQ Want a written version of this video? Click here: ...
Jul 21, 2023•10 min
Dive deep into the science and beauty of the emotion known as awe. ⚠️ Hey! I need your help. This channel used to be supported by a charitable foundation, but that is no longer the case. Sense of Mind is now 100% dependent on viewers like you, so please consider supporting this channel by signing up for Sense of Mind's Patreon and get bonus content every month: https://www.patreon.com/senseofmind 🎁 As a Patron, you'll get: - Access to exclusive monthly livestreams - Written (blog post) versions...
Jul 14, 2023•31 min
In this episode, we unravel how our brains evolved to foster an "us vs them" mentality, often leading to biases and conflicts in today's interconnected society. We dive into the neuroscience behind these behaviors, the role of hormones, and how different types of 'thems' emerge based on the stereotype content model. This discussion also presents strategies to override these unconscious categorization processes. Support The Social Brain on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain Prefer to...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, we'll delve into the power of intrinsic motivation and explore how it can positively impact our lives. Discover the underlying neuroscience behind intrinsic motivation, including the role of dopamine and the involvement of brain networks such as the default mode network, salience network, and central executive network. We'll uncover the benefits of intrinsic motivation and discuss practical strategies for fostering it in our daily lives. This is a wonderful opportunity to gain i...
Jul 10, 2023•57 min
This episode delves into the fascinating overlap of neuroscience, visualization, and mental imagery, empowering us to understand and harness our mind's power to transform our lives. We uncover how short, repeated visualization sessions can aid skill acquisition, how goal-setting can be enhanced with neuroscience-backed approaches, and how visualization can even ameliorate mental health. Support The Social Brain on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain Related Content: - Previous Episod...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 4 min
Dive into the fascinating world of cybernetics and discover how our bodies function as a complex control hierarchy, with the mind serving as the governor. Learn about cellular communication, the evolution of the nervous system, and the parallels between our bodies and societal structures. This discussion will redefine your understanding of your body and mind, inviting you to consider what kind of biological government you want to be. Tune in to unlock the massive potential of your mind and the i...
Jun 15, 2023•1 hr 5 min
You asked, we're here to answer! On this episode of The Social Brain, we will be addressing questions about all things neuroscience sent to us by viewers like you. Be sure to join in and leave any questions you have for future AMA episodes in the comments or the live chat! Support The Social Brain on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain Prefer to listen? Check out the podcast version of The Social Brain: https://rss.com/podcasts/thesocialbrain/ You can find the questions we answered i...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 4 min
In this episode of The Social Brain, we will dive into the neuroscience of the self, exploring how the brain processes self-referent information, the role of identity in our evolution and development, and how identity can be used to make significant changes. Join us on this journey to uncover the neuroscience of the self, and its relationship with identity and identity development. Support The Social Brain on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain Topics we cover in this episode: - Evol...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 2 min
In this video, I explore the neuroscience of positive emotions, the roles of the prefrontal cortex and anterior cingulate cortex, and science-based tools to enhance positivity, focus, and mindfulness. Discover how the left forebrain is associated with positive feelings and how the left prefrontal cortex (PFC), especially the left dorsolateral PFC (dlPFC), springs into action during periods of happiness. Learn about the ways the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) influences your self-concept, life s...
May 28, 2023•19 min
In this episode, we will explore the psychology and neuroscience of hope, starting in an unlikely place: the science of learned helplessness and depression. Support The Social Brain on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain Topics: - The Concept of Hope and Its Significance - Overview of Learned Helplessness, Depression, and the "hope circuit" (especially the work of Drs. Martin Seligman and Steven Maier -- see related content for more) - Take-Home Lessons from Learned Helplessness - Le...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min
How does the brain produce emotions? Dive into the fascinating world of emotions in this exclusive Sense of Mind Patreon-Only livestream! We will unravel the complex history, psychology, and neuroscience of emotions, exploring theories and perspectives from the likes of Charles Darwin, Panskepp, Ekman, and Lisa Feldman Barrett. Note: The live recording of this video was available only to Patreon supporters of Sense of Mind. If you are watching it later and want to get access to future livestream...
May 13, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Discover true happiness through the lens of neuroscience. Dive into the fascinating world of hedonic hotspots, the pleasure cycle, and the neurological underpinnings of eudaimonia. Learn how the brain's default mode network may connect eudaimonic and hedonic happiness to the self and explore Drs. Morten Kringelbach and Kent Berridge's hypothesis on the role of optimal metastability in achieving a state of well-being, purpose, and flow. In this video, you'll also gain practical strategies for inc...
May 05, 2023•15 min
Probably the most important question we can ask is “how can I be happier?” Some people might find this question overly self-centered, but becoming happier is not only good for us, but everyone we come into contact with as well. Others, while agreeing that individual happiness is important, may nevertheless think it is impossible to be any happier than one’s genes or childhood determine. That is a myth. In fact, over the last fifty years, an entire field of psychological science (and more recentl...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Ever wondered how caffeine keeps you awake, alert, and motivated? Discover the science behind this amazing molecule and how it affects your brain! In this video, I dive into the world of dopamine and uncover the unique way caffeine enhances dopamine signaling. Learn the surprising link between caffeine and other addictive substances, and how this mind-boosting compound can be both a friend and foe. Let’s explore the fascinating world of #caffeine! Please support this channel by signing up for Se...
Apr 21, 2023•11 min
In this episode of "The Social Brain," we delve into the fascinating world of how our brains create and track long-term goals and how we can harness these mechanisms to regulate our impulses, bad habits, and behavior. Support The Social Brain" on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/thesocialbrain Follow the podcast: https://rss.com/podcasts/thesocialbrain/ Join us as we explore the brain's role in effort, focus, and decision-making, and discover how our beliefs and passions influence our abilities ...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 2 min
What causes depression? A chemical imbalance? Nope. A moral failing? Definitely not. What about deficits in the brain's ability to change itself? Maybe. In this Patreon-only livestream, we will explore the connections between depression and neuroplasticity. Based on the Integrative Model proposed by Rebecca Price and the late neuroscientist Ronald Duman (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7047599), we'll take a closer look at how deficits in neuroplasticity may be at the root of depres...
Apr 07, 2023•57 min
In this episode, we will explain how neuroplasticity works and how you can use it to improve your life. --Support The Social Brain on Patreon! www.Patreon.com/thesocialbrain-- Throughout life, you are continually changing, shifting, adapting, learning, and becoming who you are. Another way of saying that is that your mind is continually changing, because you are your mind. Of course, your brain is the physical substrate of your mind–the brain is what makes you you. So every change you have ever ...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr
In this episode, we'll delve into the fascinating science of emotions and explore the seven basic emotions that are hypothesized by neuroscientist Jaak Panksepp to be produced by separate neural circuits in the brain. According to the Panksepp, each of these emotions has a dedicated system in the subcortical regions of the brains of mammals. By activating these particular regions, a specific and intense emotional experience can be produced. In this video, I explain each of the seven systems, inc...
Mar 31, 2023•12 min
We’ve all experienced it at one point or another: that feeling of effortless, almost magical engagement with a task, where time seems to stand still and the world around us fades away. It’s the state of flow, and it’s been described as the ultimate form of happiness and productivity . Flow is a state that can be experienced in many different activities, from sports to art to work. It’s a feeling of being completely immersed in the task at hand, feeling a sense of ease and effortlessness in your ...
Mar 21, 2023•1 hr 2 min
