Monkey Brain - our inner child and how to control it

Episode 50 of the Saving Lives In Slow Motion podcast, hosted by Dr Ayan Panja, titled "Monkey Brain - our inner child and how to control it" was published on February 3, 2023 and runs 15 minutes.

February 3, 2023 ·15m · Saving Lives In Slow Motion

Summary

Our monkey brain is the part of our brain that is impulsive and powerful, hijacking us when we are tired or stressed.Ever regretted shouting at someone? Ever gorged yourself on food and then regretted it? In this episode I explore why this happens, the links to our past experiences and our neuroanatomy.Links:Anatomy of the brain: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-of-the-brainDopamine and impulsivity: https://www.jneurosci.org/content/30/26/8888Schizophrenia and the amygdala: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-74771-wCalming the monkey mind: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-empowerment-diary/201709/calming-the-monkey-mindProf Steve Peters work on this subject of the chimp or monkey brain: https://chimpmanagement.com/books-by-professor-steve-peters/the-chimp-paradox/THE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296Save your life in slow motion and those of others by subscribing now and sharing. Thank you for listening and for your support. It means a lot to me. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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