Typically thought of as a geriatric condition that starts over the age of 65 and dramatically reduces quality of life and negatively affects both healthspan and lifespan, new research suggests that it's occurring much sooner than we thought.

This is a completely preventable disaster and I discuss some of the mechanisms involved.

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In this episode, Carly explores practical strategies from Eastern and Stoic philosophies to help you shift from feeling overwhelmed to feeling focussed.

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Ever wondered why some people seem unfazed by stress while others crumble under pressure?

In this captivating episode, Paul Taylor and Dr. Stan Rodski unlock the secrets of the body-brain connection, revealing how simple techniques like breathing and music can dramatically alter your stress response. Whether you're battling anxiety, seeking peak performance, or simply curious about the incredible power of your own nervous system, this conversation offers game-changing insights that could transform your daily life. Discover how cutting-edge science is revolutionizing our approach to mental health and learn practical tools to harness the power of your mind-body connection. Listen in for a journey that might just change the way you think about your brain – and your potential – forever.

What You'll Learn:

• The historical divide between body and mind in Western science
• Exploring the reasons behind the brain-body connection
• Can blood tests diagnose depression? The hunt for mental health markers
• Your heart's secret language with your brain
• Understanding the crucial difference of recovery and relaxation
• Rewire your nervous system: The power of breath and biofeedback
• Brainwaves decoded: The rhythms that rule your mind
• Why focusing on outcomes might be hurting your progress
• The breathing trick that might be better than meditation
• Your body's hidden symphony: How everything's connected
  
  

Key Takeaways:

• Inflammation is a key factor in understanding the brain-body connection.
• Focused distraction has a remarkable effect on brain activity and stress reduction.
• The best biomarkers we have of depression and different types of depression or anxiety are serotonin.
• Visualisation is a powerful technique and can help with mental disorders.
• The brain communicates through brainwaves.
• There is an electrical world going on in the body-mind connection process.
• Long, slow breathing is an effective way to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and the relaxation response.
• Brainwaves can be manipulated with sound by using certain beats and soundtracks which impacts heart rate variability.
  
  

Connect with Dr. Stan Rodski
Website: https://www.colourtation.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stanrodski/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-rodski-48985041

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