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Release Date: 05/06/2025
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info_outlineWelcome back to Building Your Best Brain!
This might just be my geekiest episode yet—and honestly, it’s long overdue.
In this foundational episode, we’re diving into the basics of neuroscience—the tools I believe everyone should have in their mental toolbox to better understand what’s going on in their brain and body.
Whether you’re learning something new, fact-checking brain claims you see online, or just want a quick refresher—this episode is your go-to guide. Think of it as your neuroscience reference point, now and for future episodes.
Here’s what we cover (with timestamps):
00:00 – Intro
01:40 – Brain resources I love
05:10 – Neurons
07:12 – Neurotransmitters
07:54 – Synaptic connections & neural communication
09:39 – What is a neural circuit?
11:48 – How circuits are formed
15:00 – “Cells that fire together, wire together”
15:46 – Defining neuroplasticity
17:45 – Major parts of the brain
22:10 – Neural networks
26:26 – Brain wave activity
31:40 – Brain entrainment
What should we explore next?
🌀 Breathwork & stress?
🧘♀️ Meditation & the brain?
🧠 Neurofeedback & brain entrainment?
DM me or comment to cast your vote!
Let’s keep learning how to get our brains working for us—not against us.
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Bonus Resource:
🧠 Khan Academy’s Intro to Neuroscience