EPISODE SUMMARY:

Is the brain the mind? Or is the mind the brain?

How are they connected and how do they influence each other?

These are important questions that will be explored in this fourth episode of the “Exploring Brain and Mind” podcast.

After looking at the definitions and key differences between brain and mind, the episode will go into how brain and mind work together and influence each other, followed by diving into some key concepts linked with both.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

· Definitions of “brain” and “mind”

· Key differences between brain and mind

· How do brain and mind work together and influence each other

· Key concept: Conscious vs. subconscious mind

· Key concept: Emotions and memory

· Key concept: The role of beliefs

· Brain–mind duality in decision making

· Practical tips: mindfulness and journaling

If you enjoyed the episode, please follow “Exploring Brain and Mind” on Apple, Spotify and other podcast outlets.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND LINKS:

To find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.

To find out more about the host you can follow Elke Wallace on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-a-wallace

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkeWallaceBusiness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeawallace

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.a.wallace?lang=en

EPISODE SUMMARY:

Are you one of the people, who want to change and start new habits but who struggle and fall back into old habits that don’t serve you?

Would you like to find out how you can finally succeed to break those old useless habits and install new ones that lead you to a more fulfilled life?

If you answered “yes” to one or both questions, this episode is for YOU!

You will not only find out what is involved in the processes of habit formation and breaking old habits, but you will get some practical tips how you can firmly install the new habits in your brain by means of consistency and repetition and what to avoid so you won’t fall back the old ways you want to move away from.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

· Why the brain loves habits and routines

· The role of the basal Ganglia

· The role of Dopamine

· The science of habit formation

· Neuroplasticity and habit building

· Strategies for establishing new habits

· The science of breaking habits

· The brain’s role in motivation and habit formation

· Why routines help with stress reduction

If you enjoyed the episode, please follow “Exploring Brain and Mind” on Apple, Spotify and other podcast outlets.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND LINKS:

To find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.

To find out more about the host you can follow Elke Wallace on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-a-wallace

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkeWallaceBusiness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeawallace

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.a.wallace?lang=en

EPISODE SUMMARY:

This episode will cover some brain facts that will enlighten you what an amazing and powerful physical organ our brain is.

Some of the facts covered may be better known than others, but all of them are well worth knowing – or at least being aware of..

The brain is occasionally compared to the CPU of a computer, which may be relevant as far as we look at the brain as the command and control centre of the body, and it comes with some incredible features and capabilities.

I titled the episode “Un-jargoned Brain Facts” as I was aiming to keep the number of “technical terms” low to make everything a bit easier to understand.

DISCLAIMER:

Everything I share in this or any other episode is for information purposes only.

I am not qualified to give medical advice as I am not a GP, doctor, medical professional or scientist; my knowledge is linked to the field of “Learning & Development”.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

Featured questions and facts:

· What is the water content of the brain?

· What is a neuron?

· How many brain cells do we have?

· What kills brain cells?

· How neurons communicate

· Processing speeds of thoughts and emotions

· How much power does the brain generate?

· How much of our brain do we use?

· Are brain size and intelligence related?

· What happens in the brain during sleep?

· The brain changes constantly

· Can the brain feel pain?

If you enjoyed the episode, please follow “Exploring Brain and Mind” on Apple, Spotify and other podcast outlets.

FURTHER INFORMATION AND LINKS:

To find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.

To find out more about the host you can follow Elke Wallace on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-a-wallace

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkeWallaceBusiness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeawallace

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.a.wallace?lang=en

EPISODE SUMMARY:

The first episode is about our Internal Warning System, the Amygdala and how it influences our brain and mind. It has evolved over many millennia to warn us of danger but often is a bit too hypersensitive when we enter new situations or are faced with change.

The episode will help you understand the processes that happen in our brain when we are faced with change, unfamiliar situations or people and at times of danger.

It also offers some tools and techniques to apply to calm the mind prior to or during times of change or uncertainty to empower us to embrace the new and the unfamiliar as our brain does need stimulation through activities and new experiences.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

· Our Internal Warning System: the Amygdala – historical background

· What happens in the brain when we encounter anything new or unfamiliar

· The influence of the mind on the brain in new and unfamiliar situations

· What happens in the brain when we start new things or face unfamiliar situations

· The importance of repetition when we start new habits

· Why it is important to embrace change and new situations

· Techniques to prepare yourself prior to new activities, habits, situations

If you enjoyed the episode, please follow “Exploring Brain and Mind” on Apple, Spotify and other podcast outlets.

FURTHER INFORMATON AND LINKS:

To find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com.

To find out more about the host you can follow Elke Wallace on

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-a-wallace

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkeWallaceBusiness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeawallace

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.a.wallace?lang=en

Episode 00 – Introduction to Podcast and Host

I would like to briefly introduce myself as your Podcast Host:

I am Elke Wallace, Founder of Mastering Your Mind Matters.

My podcast “Exploring Brain and Mind” is part of my mission to help people get to know and understand their brain and how to optimise its function. It is a shorter-content, simplified and less-jargoned way of presenting different aspects about brain and mind everyone can benefit from.

My background is in CBT Counselling & Groupwork, Mindfulness, NLP & Timeline Therapy (Practitioner level) and is a Neuro-Link Master Practitioner.

To find out more about Mastering Your Mind Matters and its range of services, please visit www.masteringyourmindmatters.com and sign up to keep in touch.

FURTHER INFIRMATION AND LINKS:

To find out more about me follow me on:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elke-a-wallace/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElkeWallaceBusiness

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elkeawallace/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@e.a.wallace?lang=en