#55 Brian Pennie PhD - Needles to Neuroscience: Reversing 18 Years of Heroine Addiction

Our guest today is Brian Pennie PhD. Brian is a recovered heroine addict, neuroscientist, lecturer and author. He writes about brain health and rejuvenation. Brian swapped one addiction for another. After 18 years of heroine misuse, Brian had a pivotal episode that forced him face his anxiety-caused addiction head on. He  became addicted with self-development and health leading him to gaining both a masters and PhD in Neuroscience. In this episode, expect to learn: How addiction and trauma are interlinked What it means to "get out your head" at the weekend.  How his working class background deterred him from being vulnerable and seeking psychological safety. Why the remedy to addiction is awareness How your inner monologue dictates the quality of your life Values based decision making vs actions based decision making Different parts of the brain and what they are responsible for the affects of mediation on the brain 12 brain age reversing habits This was a real honour to have Brian on. He is definitely a guest for a second part! Buy Brian's book Bonus Time here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bonus-Time-story-surviving-discovering-ebook/dp/B085RDZ6PW Follow Brian on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/brianpennie78/?hl=en & LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-pennie/ If you love this podcast: Fuel it by buying me a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Dbyd Sponsor ---Check out Vybey’s Website, buy their delicious products and use “DMAC” for 15% site off wide! - https://embodimentunlimited.com/ ME:Reach out to me on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/developmentbydavid/ The Development by David Podcast on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DV9tUfz5nGCmH0bfZUFrM **Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-development-by-david-podcast/id1542740010**