EPISODE · Jan 9, 2026 · 14 MIN
The Plastic Mind: The Neuroscience of Updating Your Beliefs | Ep 66
from No-Nonsense Psychiatry Practical Mental Health Lets Talk Together · host markjohnskay
Intelligence is measured by the speed at which you can change your mind when the facts change. In this episode of No Nonsense Psychiatry, we look at Cognitive Rigidity and its link to anxiety and depression. We explore the "Belief Perseverance" phenomenon and why the brain works so hard to ignore evidence that contradicts its current map. We provide three actionable frameworks to bypass your "Confirmation Bias" and keep your neural pathways agile.
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Intelligence is measured by the speed at which you can change your mind when the facts change. In this episode of No Nonsense Psychiatry, we look at Cognitive Rigidity and its link to anxiety and depression. We explore the "Belief Perseverance" phenomenon and why the brain works so hard to ignore evidence that contradicts its current map. We provide three actionable frameworks to bypass your "Confirmation Bias" and keep your neural pathways agile.
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