A Neurophilosopher's Opinion on Brain Wiring - Alan Bodnar

Alan Bodnar is a neurophilosopher and author of The Self-Driving You, a framework that explains being human as the conscious driver behind the wheel of a self-driving vehicle.In this episode of Empowered Conversations, we talk about:‎‎- What inspired Alan to write The Self-Driving You‎- What the self-driving framework is – in plain English‎- Why the self-driving car metaphor works so well‎- Why the brain does most of its work automatically‎- What consciousness is – and where it fits‎- Why people struggle to change even when they consciously want to‎- What deliberate attention is – and why it's our superpower‎- How mindfulness rewires the brain‎- The brain as an impartial learning network‎- How the brain takes shape through experience‎- What human potential really means‎- How to better regulate emotions using the self-driving framework‎- One small thing you can do today to start taking the wheel‎‎If you have ever wondered why you struggle to change – or how to actually take control of your automatic responses – this conversation is for you.‎You are the driver. Your brain is the self-driving vehicle. Most of the time, it runs on autopilot. But you can take the wheel – with deliberate attention, consistent practice, and the understanding that your brain is an impartial learning network. It will learn whatever you teach it.‎‎Connect with Alan Bodnar‎Website: theselfdrivingyou.com‎Book: The Self-Driving YouFollow and rate the show.‎