EPISODE · Dec 24, 2025 · 16 MIN
The Neurogenesis of Quiet: Why Silence Grows Your Brain | Ep 58
from No-Nonsense Psychiatry Practical Mental Health Lets Talk Together · host markjohnskay
Silence is a nutrient for your hippocampus. In this episode of No Nonsense Psychiatry, we look at the landmark 2013 study showing that two hours of silence daily can lead to new cell growth in the brain's memory center. We’re stripping away the "monastic" imagery to look at the Acoustic Stress Response and how chronic noise leads to elevated blood pressure and heart disease. We provide three actionable ways to integrate "Sonic Sanctuaries" into a modern, loud life.
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Silence is a nutrient for your hippocampus. In this episode of No Nonsense Psychiatry, we look at the landmark 2013 study showing that two hours of silence daily can lead to new cell growth in the brain's memory center. We’re stripping away the "monastic" imagery to look at the Acoustic Stress Response and how chronic noise leads to elevated blood pressure and heart disease. We provide three actionable ways to integrate "Sonic Sanctuaries" into a modern, loud life.
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