670. Memory, Trauma, + Brain Health: How To Change The Way We Remember

670. Memory, Trauma, + Brain Health: How To Change The Way We Remember

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik February 27, 2024 Duration: 1:20:34
This week, renowned professor of psychology and neuroscience Charan Ranganath, Ph.D. joins Lindsey to unravel the intricacies of our memory. With shocking insights from his new book, “Why We Remember,” Charan shows us that our brains aren't designed to retain everything but rather to preserve what truly impacts our journey through life. Charan + Lindsey uncover the societal and spiritual factors associated with the increasing incidence of Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases. Plus, find out how subtle lifestyle shifts like practicing mindfulness, embracing novelty, and leaning into curiosity can improve our memory.  Get ready to challenge your beliefs about your mind, trauma, and depression, as Charan takes us through the science of why we think and feel the way we do. Spoiler – memory actually has the power to make us happy, if we learn to use it to our advantage.  We also talk about: Why grade-focused education stunts our growth The benefits of aerobic exercise for brain health The influence of inflammation on the brain How memories change when they’re shared The effect of stress on memory Why sensory stimulation is so healthy How to naturally energize the brain Error-driven learning + memory retention Resources: Book: Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters Instagram: @thememorydoc Sponsors: ASPCA | To explore coverage, visit aspcapetinsurance.com/ALMOST30. OSEA | Get 10% off your first order sitewide with code ALMOST30 at OSEAMalibu.com. You’ll get free samples with every order, and free shipping on orders over $60.  Seed | Go to Seed.com/ALMOST and use code 25ALMOST to get 25% off your first month.  AG1 | Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 + 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase exclusively at drinkAG1.com/ALMOST30. To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/Almost30.  Learn More: almost30.com/learn almost30.com/morningmicrodose almost30.com/courses  Join our community: almost30.com/membership facebook.com/Almost30podcast/groups Podcast disclaimer can be found by visiting: almost30.com/disclaimer.  Find more to love at almost30.com! Almost 30 is edited by Garett Symes and Isabella Vaccaro.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosted by best friends Krista Williams and Lindsey Simcik, Almost 30 feels like a series of candid, late-night talks with people who genuinely get it. This podcast centers on the messy, transformative journey of navigating your late twenties and beyond, blending heart-centered conversations between the hosts with raw and impactful interviews. Their discussions naturally span modern spirituality, practical health and wellness, fitness, self-improvement, and the complexities of dating and relationships. What you’ll hear isn’t prescriptive advice but rather shared exploration-hilarious, vulnerable, and often surprising. The aim is to create a supportive audio space that challenges listeners to expand their view of what’s possible for their lives. Tuning into this podcast means joining a conversation that fuels a more conscious evolution, offering both laughter and tangible insights for personal growth. Krista and Lindsey build each episode with the intention to empower, making the often-isolating topics of alternative health and personal development feel accessible and deeply relatable.
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Duration: 1:00:06
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Duration: 1:04:44
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