Building Your Best Brain
Using science, practical tools, cutting-edge research and human experience to empower you to have the healthiest and happiest brain. Tune in to learn the what, why and how to empower yourself to build to your best brain.
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Ep 26 – Why Rewiring Your Brain Can Feel Worse Before It Feels Better
10/31/2025
Ep 26 – Why Rewiring Your Brain Can Feel Worse Before It Feels Better
Welcome to Building Your Best Brain podcast! Today’s episode we dive into the science behind why when we try to make a change in our brain (example – regulate your stress, rewiring a limiting belief) that you may start to feel WORSE. If I knew this information 5 years ago it would have saved me so much time and energy! The stage that most people give up and think the tools aren’t working is usually when you brain is making massive change and you don’t even know it. In this episode we discuss; - How circuits form and why changing them can make you feel worse. - Stories of brain training program clients and what their EEG brainwave recordings look like during this stage. - How to know if you are in this camp or if the tool you are using is simply not working. - How to motivate yourself (and your brain) to keep going. I would LOVE to hear how this practise goes for you – drop your reflections/questions below in the comments or reach out to me on IG And if you want to explore brain training with at home EEG devices to take the guesswork out of how your brain can become more resilient to stress, overwhelm, and negative thought-loops – fill out this to get more information. --------------------- Other Episodes Mentioned Ep 25 — The 6 Levels of Stress Regulation: A Neuroscientist’s Framework for Stress Management Mastery Ep17 - The Brain FUNdamentals --------------------- Let’s connect:📱 Instagram & TikTok – 🎥 YouTube – 🧘♀️ Insight Timer –
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Ep 25 — The 6 Levels of Stress Regulation: A Neuroscientist’s Framework for Stress Management Mastery
10/17/2025
Ep 25 — The 6 Levels of Stress Regulation: A Neuroscientist’s Framework for Stress Management Mastery
Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! In this episode, I’m sharing something brand new — a 6-level framework I developed to measure and improve stress regulation, based on neuroscience, behavior, and emotional awareness. 🧠 As a neuroscientist, yoga and meditation teacher, and someone who has personally navigated mental health challenges, I’ve spent years studying what it really means to regulate your stress. This scale bridges the science of the nervous system with the lived experience of emotion, showing you where you are, and how to gently move toward greater calm, clarity, and control. Here’s what we cover in this episode: The 6 levels of stress regulation — from reactive to resilient. The neuroscience behind each level and how it shows up in your thoughts, body, and behaviors. How to identify where you are on the scale in different areas of your life. A personal story of how I used this framework to shift from survival mode to self-trust. A simple practice to “reward” your brain for small wins and accelerate emotional rewiring. Your homework: Pick one area of your life (work, relationships, health…) and notice what level you’re currently in. Then, track your “wins” — moments where you regulate faster, react less, or recover with more grace. This tells your brain: this is the path to safety and success. ✨ Want to go deeper with me? If you'd like to be added to the waitlist for 1:1 EEG Brain Training Coaching or get more details on my group offers, you can leave your email . — Let’s connect: 📱 Instagram & TikTok – 🎥 YouTube – 🌐 Website – 🧘♀️ Insight Timer –
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Ep 24 - From Thought Spiral to Stillness: The Neuroscience of Neutrality
10/09/2025
Ep 24 - From Thought Spiral to Stillness: The Neuroscience of Neutrality
Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! Today, we’re diving into the neuroscience of thoughts — what actually happens in the brain when you get caught in a spiral, why your emotions can take over so quickly, and how to bring your brain back to balance. 🧠 Here’s what we cover in this episode: What happens in the brain during a thought spiral. How emotions create feedback loops that keep you stuck. The science (and magic) of bringing neutrality to your triggers and desires. A guided exercise to rewire your stress response through thought awareness. A real-life example of how neutrality created clarity and momentum in my life. If you’ve ever felt trapped in overthinking or emotionally reactive loops, this one’s for you. Want to go deeper with me? If you'd like to be added to the waitlist for 1:1 EEG Brain Training Coaching or get more details on my group offers, you can leave your email — Let’s connect: 📱 Instagram & TikTok – 🎥 YouTube – 🌐 Website – 🧘♀️ Insight Timer –
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Ep 23 - Words can be Your Wand or Your Sword - What is the Difference in Your Brain?
09/16/2025
Ep 23 - Words can be Your Wand or Your Sword - What is the Difference in Your Brain?
Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! Today, we’re getting the science behind our WORDS when it comes to building circuits in our brain. A topic that has A LOT of nuance that is often not explained or overlooked. Once you get these subtle differences, you’ll see rather quickly how your brain shifts and changes in the direction you desire 🧠✨. Here’s what we cover in this episode: What happens to the brain when we say things out loud? Why affirmations don’t work. The dangers of venting. Two tools that help you use your words to build what you want in your brain! Want to go deeper with me? If you'd like to be added to the waitlist for 1:1 neurofeedback coaching or get more details on my group offers, you can leave your email — Let’s connect: 📱 Instagram & TikTok – 🎥 YouTube – 🌐 Website – 🧘♀️ Insight Timer –
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Ep 22 - How to Become a Mental Ninja - Mental Rest Explained in a Way You Never Have Heard Of Before
09/10/2025
Ep 22 - How to Become a Mental Ninja - Mental Rest Explained in a Way You Never Have Heard Of Before
Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! Today, we’re getting into a poorly understood and explained topic “Mental Rest”. Where I take both my knowledge in neuroscience, meditation and neuroplasticity to unpack what is truly is and why it is the key to happy and healthy brain 🧠✨. Here’s what we cover in this episode: What it means to be well-rested mentally? What it looks like to not be mentally rested? How this impracts your brain and body long term? Three tools that help you integrate more mental rest today! Want to go deeper with me? If you'd like to be added to the waitlist for 1:1 neurofeedback coaching or get more details on my group offers, you can leave your email — Some of the previous podcasts that would be helpful Ep 13 - Stress is not BAD for your brain and here is WHY Ep 18 - The Brain’s Secrets for Changing Memories — Let’s connect: 📱 Instagram & TikTok – 🎥 YouTube – 🌐 Website – 🧘♀️ Insight Timer –
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Ep 21 - Why Your Stress Tools Aren’t Working (And What Your Brain Actually Needs)
08/22/2025
Ep 21 - Why Your Stress Tools Aren’t Working (And What Your Brain Actually Needs)
Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain podcast! So excited to dive into something that I know a lot of us have experienced before, despite our best efforts … the stress relief tools EVERYONE raves about fail us. This short episode will help solve that problem, and lucky for you doesn’t require you to add any more tools or buy anything! In this episode we dive into 5 reasons why your brain may not be finding relief you hoped for and how to rewire for good. My recommendation after this episode is you focus on one of these reasons for the next 2 weeks and begin to notice the small shifts. Leave a comment or DM on instagram (@synaptic.sylvie) which reason you picked and how it is going! Even simply having a place to share this information, ask questions and our progress can help the brain stay encouraged and accountable. Want to go deeper with me? If you'd like to work with me 1:1 neurofeedback brain training programs to jumpstart your rewiring journey, fill in your information and I will send you the details. — Let’s connect: 📱 Instagram & TikTok – 🎥 YouTube – 🌐 Website –
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Ep 20 - Chronic Stress & Your Brain - What I Wish Everyone Knew
07/11/2025
Ep 20 - Chronic Stress & Your Brain - What I Wish Everyone Knew
Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! Today, we’re getting cut through all of the lies and fluff and get down to business when it comes to what happens to your body and brain when it comes to chronic stress. 🧠✨ Here’s what we cover in this episode: What is a stressor and how does your brain and body respond? How does noradrenaline and cortisol act on the body? Why there really is no such thing as a quick fix when it comes to stress? A few tools to begin to heal your brain and body from chronic stress. Question for You Which stress management tool do you want to explore even deeper in a future episode? Want to go deeper with me? If you'd like to be added to the waitlist for 1:1 neurofeedback coaching to jumpstart your rewiring journey, DM @synaptic.sylvie on Instagram with the word REWIRE. — Some of the previous podcasts Ep 17 - Brain FUNdamentals - What I Wish Everyone Knew Ep 13 - Stress is not BAD for your brain and here is WHY Ep 5 - The Brain-Breath Ballad — Let’s connect: 📱 Instagram & TikTok – 🎥 YouTube – 🌐 Website – 🧘♀️ Insight Timer –
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Ep 18 – The Brain’s Secrets for Changing Old Memories
06/19/2025
Ep 18 – The Brain’s Secrets for Changing Old Memories
Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! Today, we’re getting REAL about the power that lies within your skull—specifically, how you can literally change your memories using neuroscience. 🧠✨ Here’s what we cover in this episode: What it actually means when your brain brings up a memory How to tap into neuroplasticity to rewire your brain’s circuits Signs your memory is stuck in the amygdala—and how to release it How to access deep subconscious memories and change them from within Question for You Which topic do you want to explore even deeper in a future episode? 🌀 Neuroplasticity? 🧘♀️ The Amygdala? 🧠 Deep brain states? DM me your vote over on Instagram 👉 Want to go deeper with me? If you'd like to be added to the waitlist for 1:1 neurofeedback coaching to jumpstart your rewiring journey, DM @synaptic.sylvie on Instagram with the word REWIRE. — Let’s connect: 📱 Instagram & TikTok – 🎥 YouTube – 🌐 Website – 🧘♀️ Insight Timer – Resources: 🧠
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Ep17: Brain FUNdamentals - What I Wish Everyone Knew
05/06/2025
Ep17: Brain FUNdamentals - What I Wish Everyone Knew
Welcome 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. — Let’s connect: 📱 Instagram & TikTok – 🎥 YouTube – 🌐 Website – 🧘♀️ Insight Timer – Bonus Resource: 🧠
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Ep 16 - Communication, Confidence & the Art of Celebrating with Dr. Claudia Belliveau, PhD
03/18/2025
Ep 16 - Communication, Confidence & the Art of Celebrating with Dr. Claudia Belliveau, PhD
Welcome back to Building Your Best Brain! This episode features the incredible Dr. Claudia Belliveau—a neuroscientist, science communicator, and entrepreneur who’s passionate about making science accessible to everyone. Claudia earned her PhD in Neuroscience from McGill University and founded a scientific consulting company during her studies to bridge the gap between research and the public. Today, she’s a freelance science consultant, content creator, and small business owner, running an Instagram platform with 85K+ followers and crafting unique gifts for recent graduates. She’s also navigating the transition from academia to the pharmaceutical industry. In this episode, we cover: Claudia’s journey from research to consulting to social media The challenges of science communication & battling misinformation How to strengthen your communication skills Overcoming imposter syndrome Treating productivity like a recipe The importance of celebrating your wins Connect with Claudia: Instagram/TikTok: @c.belliveau.science Website: cbelliveauscience.com Resources Mentioned: NIH (National Institutes of Health) – WHO (World Health Organization) – Harvard Press –
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Ep15 - Long-Term Benefits of Meditation on Your Brain (Workshop Sneak Peek)
03/12/2025
Ep15 - Long-Term Benefits of Meditation on Your Brain (Workshop Sneak Peek)
Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain! In this episode, we: Outline my "Meditation and Your Brain" workshop Share a sneak peek of two out of five of my favorite studies on the long-term benefits of meditation for your brain, especially for experienced meditators Open the floor for your questions, so we can dive even deeper into these fascinating topics Drop your questions below, and don’t forget to follow along for more tips on building your best brain! Study 1 (BDNF) - Gomutbutra et al., 2020, doi: 10.3389/fpsyg.2020.02209. Study 2 (epigenetics) - Chaix et al., 2017, doi: 10.1016/j.psyneuen.2017.08.016. Instagram/TikTok - @synaptic.sylvie YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@synaptic.sylvie5584 Website - synapticsylvie.com InsightTimer - https://insighttimer.com/synaptic.sylvie/
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Ep14 - Rest is Productive - Burnout at the Workplace with Nina Nesdoly
01/20/2025
Ep14 - Rest is Productive - Burnout at the Workplace with Nina Nesdoly
Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! And Happy New Year! First episode of 2025! And we kick it off with a brilliant guest (and first one ever on this podcast! Our Brain loves a good first!) Here we are chatting about all things neuroscience, work-place and burn out prevention! In this episode we cover: A masterclass announcement Stress Detox happening January 26th 12 pm EST (see link with promo code below) Nina’s story how she went from burn-out to a thriving business owner in work-life The definition of burnout What is good workplace stress vs. bad workplace stress Perfectionism at the workplace Burnout personality profiles How Nina helps companies prevent employee burnout How Nina balances worklife and PhD life Nina’s Bio Nina Nesdoly is a speaker, researcher, and expert on the neuroscience of work-life balance, stress, and burnout prevention. She leverages her background in neuroscience (BSc) and Management (MSc) to help people and organizations build better work-life balance. Nina is currently her pursuing her PhD study work-related stress and her TEDx Talk “How to relieve stress when you’re overwhelmed” was selected as an Editor’s Pick by TED Resources from Nina Nina’s website - Nina’s TedEx - IG, TikTok - @Ninanesdoly Workplace culture paper - Lewin equation - Join live virtual workshop “Stress Detox : Master Your Stress with Science” if you are done guessing how to manage your stress and ready to train your brain to respond in a different way. Don’t forget to use the promo code for 25% off - SYNAPTIC25
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Ep13 - Stress is not BAD for your brain and here is WHY
12/11/2024
Ep13 - Stress is not BAD for your brain and here is WHY
Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast! In today’s episode we talk about: How stress gets a bad rep and that is misleading How presentation of stressors impacts your brain The two different stress response your brain has and how it impacts your body A personal example of how I used stress to my advantage The perception shift that has made a HUGE difference in my life. Got questions? Drop them in the comment section below and follow along for more tips on how to build your best brain.
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Ep12 : Why doing the MOST is hurting your brain
12/04/2024
Ep12 : Why doing the MOST is hurting your brain
Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast! In today’s episode we talk about: How I do the MOST in my life The science behind why doing the MOST is hurting your brain Some simple shifts I use to do less Looking for more examples? More tools? Got questions? Drop them in the comment section below and follow along for more tips on how to build your best brain.
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Ep11 - 5 reasons why meditation is NOT for you
11/26/2024
Ep11 - 5 reasons why meditation is NOT for you
Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast! In today’s episode we talk about: 5 reasons why meditation is NOT for you Finding your WHY when it comes to meditation Journal prompts to set up a consistent meditation practise Use these following journal prompts once to establish what your meditation practise looks and feels like (use as many senses as possible)! This will stimulate the right circuits before you even dive into your practise. Whenever you are struggling to meditate, pull these answers back up to remind yourself how it looks and feels like. Journal about your BEFORE What activities are you doing right before, how to prepare, your setup, where is your phone, how to feel Journal about your DURING What time of day is it, where are you, what is around you, what are you wearing, what is our state of being Journal about your AFTER What are your closing activities, how do you feel, what do you do next, how does the rest of your day feel You can always come back to this to refine your meditation practise set up, so be kind Message me to let me know how it is going and follow along for more tips on how to build your best brain.
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Ep10 - Missing Piece to Building a New Brain Circuit
11/08/2024
Ep10 - Missing Piece to Building a New Brain Circuit
Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast! In today’s episode we talk about: Your limbic system Neurobiology of your fear response Emotions as energetic fuel Looking for more examples? More tools? Got questions? Drop them in the comment section below and follow along for more tips on how to build your best brain.
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Ep9: Placebo Power: How Belief Shapes Your Brain and Body
10/28/2024
Ep9: Placebo Power: How Belief Shapes Your Brain and Body
Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain In this episode we: Define the clinical and scientific definition of placebo effect Unpack a fMRI study looking at placebo and pain relief How to apply placebo to your limiting beliefs Drop your questions below and follow along for more tips on building your best brain! Study video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REaiu-7wRvs&t=112s Review paper placebo and pain- Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.sylvie/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aDm5czIeiOSSdeQLjbJUw Website - InsightTimer - https://insighttimer.com/synaptic.sylvie/guided-meditations/refresh-and-renew_1?_branch_match_id=1229844450865890638&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=home&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8wrzkzXyyjRL%2FaPcvctS05ycU8CALuBbPYcAAAA
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Ep8 : Getting triggered is the best thing for your brain
10/21/2024
Ep8 : Getting triggered is the best thing for your brain
Welcome to another episode of Building Your Best Brain podcast! In this episode we: Little life update Whats next for the podcast this month Why triggers are your brain’s best friend Drop your questions below and follow along for more tips on building your best brain!
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Ep7: Neuroscientist's Review on Alpha Brain Supplement
08/02/2024
Ep7: Neuroscientist's Review on Alpha Brain Supplement
Welcome to building your best brain podcast! In this episode we dive into a HIGHLY requested topic which is on the popular ONNIT Alpha Brain Supplement. Here I walk you through the website where I review the ingredients, mechanism of action, references and reviews. I also give you my opinion on whether or not I would try Alpha Brain as well as other options. Drop in the comments your experience, prespective and questions! And subscribe to learn more tips on building your best brain.
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EP6: How to Handle "Health Hack" Overload
04/16/2024
EP6: How to Handle "Health Hack" Overload
Welcome to the episode of Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: Different types of information overload The dangers of the “if then” statement Three ways to overcome “health hack” overload Resources: Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.sylvie/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aDm5czIeiOSSdeQLjbJUw Website - https://yoga-with-synapticsylvie.square.site
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Ep5 - The Brain-Breath Ballad
04/09/2024
Ep5 - The Brain-Breath Ballad
Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: The communication highway between your breath and your brain The autonomic nervous system The lizard brain - star is medulla oblongata Your breathing muscles - main vs. accessory Inhale vs. Exhale Your stress réponse and breathing rate overtime Resources: Instagram page - YouTube - Website - https://yoga-with-synapticsylvie.square.site
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EP4: Meditation Brain Plan
04/01/2024
EP4: Meditation Brain Plan
Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: Benefits of a long, less frequent meditation practise vs. shorter more frequent meditation practice Journal prompts to build your meditation plan that will actually stick! Some free meditation resources to get your started. Journal prompts; What do you hope you will gain from a consistent meditation practise? What is a small, specific, feasible goal you can implement right now? What tools or resources can you use right now to help strengthen your meditation practise? What emotions/thoughts come up when you think about implementing a daily meditation practise? What is an antidote thought to help nurture a positive learning environment? What is a science fact that you are most attracted to and/or find most motivating to maintain a meditation practise? Resources: Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.sylvie/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aDm5czIeiOSSdeQLjbJUw Website - https://yoga-with-synapticsylvie.square.site InsightTimer - https://insighttimer.com/synaptic.sylvie/guided-meditations/refresh-and-renew_1?_branch_match_id=1229844450865890638&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=home&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8wrzkzXyyjRL%2FaPcvctS05ycU8CALuBbPYcAAAA References: Levi K, Shoham A, Amir I, Bernstein A (2021) The Daily Dose-Response Hypothesis of Mindfulness Meditation Practice: An Experience Sampling Study. Psychosomatic Medicine 6: 624-630.
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3: Rewriting Your DNA through Meditation
03/26/2024
3: Rewriting Your DNA through Meditation
Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: What is DNA? How is it organized? Where do we get it? How is each cell so different but have the exact same DNA? Where our genes meet our environment. What is meditation? Meditation, aging and your epigenetics. Epigenetic aging. What does this mean when it comes to meditation? Resources: Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.sylvie/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aDm5czIeiOSSdeQLjbJUw Website - https://yoga-with-synapticsylvie.square.site InsightTimer - https://insighttimer.com/synaptic.sylvie/guided-meditations/refresh-and-renew_1?_branch_match_id=1229844450865890638&utm_source=copy&utm_medium=home&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8wrzkzXyyjRL%2FaPcvctS05ycU8CALuBbPYcAAAA References: Chaix R, Álvarez-López MJ, Fagny M, Lémée L, Regnault B, et al. (2017) Epigenetic clock analysis in long-term meditators. Psychoneuroendocrinology: 210-214. Chaix R, Fagny M, Cosín-Tomás M, Álvarez-López MJ, Lémée L, et al. (2020) Differential DNA methylation in experienced meditators after an intensive day of mindfulness-based practice: Implications for immune-related pathways. Brain, Behavior, and Immunity: 36-44.
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EP2: Cells that Fire Together Wire Together - the Science, the History and the Principle
02/13/2024
EP2: Cells that Fire Together Wire Together - the Science, the History and the Principle
Welcome to Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: Sylvie’s favorite saying in all of neuroscience research! What is a neuron? What are the building blocks of a circuit in the brain? Excitatory vs. inhibitory neurotransmitters. Dr. Donald Hebb “Hebbian Learning” The famous rhythm by Dr. Carla Shatz The break-through research that brought it to life What is neuroplasticity? Resources: Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.sylvie/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aDm5czIeiOSSdeQLjbJUw Website - https://yoga-with-synapticsylvie.square.site References: Hebb D. 1949. The organisation of behaviour. New York, NY: John Wiley and Sons. Shatz CJ. 1992. The developing brain. Sci. Am. 267, 60–67. ( 10.1038/scientificamerican0992-60) Song S, Miller KD, Abbott LF (2000) Competitive Hebbian learning through spike-timing-dependent synaptic plasticity. Nature Neuroscience 9: 919-926.
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How to Befriend Your Brain
02/07/2024
How to Befriend Your Brain
Welcome to the FIRST episode of Building Your Best Brain Podcast! In this episode we: Sylvie’s journey to brain health How your brain is always communicating with you How to be mindful when you talk about your mind How to make small actionable steps and avoid wellness/health overwhelm Using your intuition as a guide What you can expect frog this podcast in the future Resources: Instagram page - https://www.instagram.com/synaptic.sylvie/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aDm5czIeiOSSdeQLjbJUw Website - https://yoga-with-synapticsylvie.square.site
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