THE
PARENT PODCAST
Brain Science and the Tools
with Yuli Legakis, Professor FLC
Show Notes
*Please note that this episode discusses sensitive and triggering topics - audience discretion advised
In this guest episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno speak with a second time guest, Professor of Psychology, Yuli Legakis. The group talks about brain function, particularly during the aging process, and the patterns and connections that are established as we grow. Yuli speaks about why human to human connections matter, and how using repetition and specialized tools to bring the mind to a place of peace is crucial to mental wellness.
Genuine Connections
The younger generation will tell you that they are not affected by social media, but that’s not true, everyone is affected by it. Social media has been directly linked to heightened anxiety and depression, especially in young people. It’s important for everyone to make real life connections to know what a friend really is, not just what is seen on a screen.
Patterns and Behaviors
There needs to be more conversation around development during all stages of childhood, to adolescents, and young adulthood. Pathways in the brain are developed during these times, which means young people start to fall into certain patterns and behaviors. If a child experiences abuse during this time, it’s hard to work through those traumas.
Tools for the Brain
The limbic system drives emotions and our brain recognizes things as important based on how frequently something is repeated. So if something keeps yielding bad or negative results, our brain is going to recognize these patterns and we are going to create coping behaviors around it. It’s important to incorporate positive repetitive experiences and add them to your day. Your brain will learn from the tools that you give it.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
THE
PARENT PODCAST
Brain Science and the Tools
with Yuli Legakis,
Professor FLC
Show Notes
Please note that this episode discusses sensitive and triggering topics - audience discretion advised
In this guest episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno speak with a second time guest, Professor of Psychology, Yuli Legakis. The group talks about brain function, particularly during the aging process, and the patterns and connections that are established as we grow. Yuli speaks about why human to human connections matter, and how using repetition and specialized tools to bring the mind to a place of peace is crucial to mental wellness.
Key Points
From This Episode:
05:54 - Genuine Connections
11:38 - Patterns and Behaviors
23:04 - Tools for the Brain
Genuine Connections
The younger generation will tell you that they are not affected by social media, but that’s not true, everyone is affected by it. Social media has been directly linked to heightened anxiety and depression, especially in young people. It’s important for everyone to make real life connections to know what a friend really is, not just what is seen on a screen.
Patterns and Behaviors
There needs to be more conversation around development during all stages of childhood, to adolescents, and young adulthood. Pathways in the brain are developed during these times, which means young people start to fall into certain patterns and behaviors. If a child experiences abuse during this time, it’s hard to work through those traumas.
Tools for the Brain
The limbic system drives emotions and our brain recognizes things as important based on how frequently something is repeated. So if something keeps yielding bad or negative results, our brain is going to recognize these patterns and we are going to create coping behaviors around it. It’s important to incorporate positive repetitive experiences and add them to your day. Your brain will learn from the tools that you give it.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
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We're on a mission to educate, inspire and transform lives, ages 4-104 using basic scientifically proven methods and tools to decrease stress, anxiety and to increase resiliency and overall well-being.
2365 Iron Point Road,
Folsom , CA 95630
(916) 340-5252
© 2019 Cour Experience Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Non-Profit 501c3 EIN: 84-3383699