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Are Bad Habits About Psychology OR a Broken Brain? With Paul Taylor, Ph.D. | EP 341

Are Bad Habits About Psychology OR a Broken Brain? With Paul Taylor, Ph.D. | EP 341

Season 1 Episode 341 Published 2 years, 1 month ago
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Are you curious about how to become more resilient? Or maybe, create stronger, more resilient kids? In this episode we delve into the harsh realities of modern life and how everyone is too “cushy” and how it's detrimental to our physical and mental well-being, and we also explore strategies for creating lasting change.

Here are the key takeaways:

  • Misguided approaches to self-esteem: Overemphasis on self-esteem without acknowledging the challenges of reality can lead to problems later in life.
  • Diet and mental health: relationship between food consumption and increased anxiety and mental health disorders.
  • Lack of resilience: Modern life with its constant stimulants and focus on instant gratification can hinder the development of resilience.
  • Sleep disruption: Insufficient sleep negatively affects food choices, exercise habits, and overall mental health.
  • Reduced physical activity: Decreased incidental movement due to technology and our work environments weakens our physical and mental well-being.
  • The importance of exercise: Regular physical activity is crucial for combating chronic diseases and improving mental health.
  • Prioritizing natural solutions: Focusing on a healthy lifestyle with good food, quality sleep, social connections, and movement is far more effective than relying solely on medication.
  • The negative impact of antidepressants and the over-prescription within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • The concept of "self-control" as a crucial factor for success and how a sedentary lifestyle can diminish it.
  • The potential dangers of unregulated longevity supplements and the importance of scientific research.


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