The Rewiring Lens: Recent Episodes
Liadan Maire Gunter and Luiz Henrique Santana
Explores what it means to be human from a neuroscience, psychological, and anthropological perspective enabling you to understand the world around you, how your brain interprets it, and provides you with tools so that you can rewire your brain to create your best self.
You know the feeling - when you feel blue? Or how about uncomfortable, sad, angry? Negative emotions. Do you try to avoid them? Or try to get rid of these feelings as soon as possible? In this episode we discuss how to navigate difficult emotions, and actually embrace them for happiness. We dive into how society influences how we feel about our emotions, and how some of the expectations we have around negative emotions could be making them worse - particularly when the culture emphasizes that people should be happy all the time. What does the science say? We discuss how acceptance, curiosity and openness towards all of our emotions can actually be a key to overall happiness. We provide a step by step approach to leaning into difficult emotions so that you can make the most out of the experience, learn what you need to from the emotions, and grow. Additionally, we talk about the benefits of crying, how the science works, and even some breath work techniques that can be used to bring you down to a balanced state when you're emotionally stressed. Are you in a situation where you need to hold back your tears? We give you some tips on how to do that safely, and emphasize why holding back your tears should only be something done on a short term basis, and how the avoidance of crying actually may keep your body in a state of stress. All in all, these emotions you are feeling are not some sort of mythical experience with no basis, but are experiences that are rooted in your physiology. This is the mind-body connection, and once we learn how to give space to, listen to, and navigate what our body is trying to tell us - the more self actualized we can be. Take a listen.
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On today's episode we discuss how media can affect our behavior, and even influence our perceptions. Is it possible that media can influence cognitive processing or change the way our brains interpret certain information, or even people? It turns out, it could. We dive into some compelling neuroscience research, and some of the history of media's origins. Why do people turn to their friends on Facebook for information, but at the same time doubt experts on important subjects like climate change? Why is it so hard to shuffle through all the information out there? Does access to information at our fingertips actually make us more informed? Or are we biased to think so? We recount interesting stories of radio shows reading passages from fiction only to go awry with people flocking to the streets in belief of an actual alien invasion. Social media has been shown to affect wellbeing. We discuss the specifics, and provide some tools that you can use to make sure your use of social media is to your benefit. Bottom line: media is powerful. But just how powerful? Take a listen.
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- Follow Liadan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therewiringlens/
- Follow Luiz on Twitter - https://twitter.com/santanaisintown
- Website - www.therewiringlens.com
- E-mail - therewiringlens@gmail.com
On today's episode we tackle a somewhat philosophical question about human nature: are we a peaceful or barbaric species? To examine this topic, we discuss some of the most prominent research in the field citing works from Dr. Richard Wrangham to Steven Pinker. We discuss violence, and how we may have evolved to have violence in our societies the way it is today. But, have humans always had a propensity for violence? It turns out, maybe not. We discuss why that may not be the case citing evidence from primatological, anthropological, and even archeological findings. We refer to Christopher Ryan's work in the book "Civilized to Death" to discuss when the onset of violence could have commenced in our evolution, and psychological studies that show how the observation of violence without punishment to authority figures can increase violent, or aggressive, behavior. Perhaps John Locke had it right all along, and that we are born with a blank slate where the only rules and processing are formed by what one experiences. Meaning, we could evolve to behave according to the rules of the environment we are in. Do we accept that the stance that many authority figures take in saying that we are a barbaric species with a propensity towards violence? Or do they mostly cite research that supports that narrative? What does all this mean for the core of our nature? Interested to find out? Take a listen.
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- Follow Liadan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therewiringlens/
- Follow Luiz on Twitter - https://twitter.com/santanaisintown
- Website - www.therewiringlens.com
- E-mail - therewiringlens@gmail.com
Have you ever had a feeling something was going to happen and then it did? Or, have you ever had a dream, and then seen it play out in your waking life? Well, in this episode we discuss these hard-to-examine topics - particularly what some of the science says about them. We also dive into near death experiences, and even demonic possessions. Want some tools? Well, we've got you covered with some tips on when you should listen to your intuition, and when you can merely forget about it. We cover a lot of ground, but one resounding question reigns loud and clear: Is it possible that we can predict the future? Listen, and find out.
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- Follow Liadan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therewiringlens/
- Follow Luiz on Twitter - https://twitter.com/santanaisintown
- Website - www.therewiringlens.com
- E-mail - therewiringlens@gmail.com
Have you ever wondered why it can be hard to adapt to new situations? Are you curious about how you form opinions, and how what you know may be holding you back or keeping you stuck? Would you like to know how to work with someone who holds beliefs and values different to your own? Well, in this episode, we talk about the science behind adaptability (neuroplasticity), and discuss ways in which you can become more adaptable, open to new experiences, and how you can challenge yourself to grow out of your comfort zone. We also discuss evolution, inner child healing, observational learning, how social groups impact you, how biases form based on what you're exposed to, and benefits of social support.
Social:
- Follow Liadan on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/therewiringlens/
- Follow Luiz on Twitter - https://twitter.com/santanaisintown
- Website - www.therewiringlens.com
- E-mail - therewiringlens@gmail.com