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EPISODE · Dec 7, 2025 · 8 MIN

The Brain's Silent Maestro: Unraveling the Role of the Basal Ganglia in Habit Formation

from Chemistry of the Mind: Unlocking the Brain's Secrets · host Rhythm Podcasts Studios

In this episode, we delve into the fascinating world of the basal ganglia, a group of nuclei in the brain associated with a variety of functions including control of voluntary motor movements, procedural learning, habit learning, and emotion. We'll explore how these 'silent maestros' of the brain play a crucial role in the formation and reinforcement of habits, both beneficial and detrimental, and how understanding their function can help us in our quest to break bad habits and form good ones. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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