Episode 80 Making Neuroscience Approachable with Dr. Hayley Nelson

In today's episode, John talks with Dr. Hayley Nelson — neuroscientist, psychology professor, founder of Be Well with Dr. Hayley, wife, and mother. Dr. Hayley Nelson is passionate about making neuroscience approachable for everyone! She loves working with wellness professionals, coaches, and counselors who are ready to stand apart and show up as true leaders in their field. Listen to her as she explains the neuroscience of relationships in a fun and easy to understand way! Listen to this episode to learn more: [02:16] - What is neuroscience? [03:58] - How Dr. Hayley became a neuroscientist [09:20] - Her teaching journey [13:21] - How Dr. Hayley makes neuroscience approachable [16:51] - The neuroscience behind gratitude [20:22] - Why create new neural pathways [21:13] - How to create new neural pathways [28:28] - A healthy body creates a healthy mind [42:54] - The neuroscience behind maternal hormones [43:48] - The power of saying no [45:37] - Importance of 'Knowing Your Why' [48:50] - How to work directly with Dr. Hayley [50:00] - Dr. Hayley's definition of success Ways to boost your neuroplasticity (ability to create new neural pathways) Novelty Aerobic exercise Emotional stimuli Doing things differently from your usual way Creating new connections Good gut health NOTABLE QUOTES: "You use it or you lose it." "The more you practice it, the more habitual it becomes." "If you want to run a marathon, you can't just wake up one day and start doing it. You've got to take baby steps." "What works for others might not work for you." "It's okay not getting success on your first attempt. But it's important to try it again and keep going, and figuring out what the definition of success is for you and what is the best way that works with your lifestyle to help you get there?" "Embrace the power of saying no to the things that aren't fueling your authentic self." "Self-care is being able to understand the value and the power behind your voice and saying no when it doesn't serve you." USEFUL LINKS: https://bewellwithdrhayley.com/  https://www.instagram.com/dr.hayleyn  https://www.facebook.com/hayley.k.nelson.1  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bewellwithdrhayley  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVeS8qYTvRLBKmKxmn4FrZg CONNECT WITH JOHN Website - https://thejohnhulen.com  Clubhouse - https://www.joinclubhouse.com/@johnhulen  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/johnhulen  Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/johnhulen  Twitter - https://www.twitter.com/johnhulen  LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnhulen  YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLX_NchE8lisC4NL2GciIWA  EPISODE CREDITS Intro music provided by Tony Palacios -  https://www.instagram.com/tonytonedog/  Outro music provided by Jeff Scheetz - https://jeffscheetz.com/