708. The Neuroscience Behind Breakups + Building Better Habits

708. The Neuroscience Behind Breakups + Building Better Habits

Author: Krista Williams & Lindsey Simcik August 20, 2024 Duration: 1:23:06
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In this episode, Krista sits down with neuroscientist Nicole Vignola, aka “Instagram’s favourite brain expert” to explore the profound impact our thoughts have on our lives. Nicole shares her personal journey in overcoming anxiety and her excitement about her new book, Rewire. Ahead, Nicole delves into the neuroscience behind self-sabotage, procrastination, and the power of the subconscious mind. Learn exactly how you can rewire your brain, starting with the importance of self-compassion in creating positive change. Get practical advice on manifestation, visualization, and subconscious reprogramming you can apply to your life now! Plus, Nicole addresses the impact of alcohol on brain health, the role of dopamine during emotional events, and how social media is changing our innate cognitive function.  We also talk about: The neuroscience of breakups + methods for emotional recovery Differences between long-term relationship breakups + situationships Strategies to override automatic negative thought patterns How to intercept physiological stress responses How upbringing + societal beauty standards affect self-esteem The role of mirror neurons + empathy in social interactions Why your decision-making capabilities improve after age 25 Effects of social media on mental fatigue + cognitive overload Resources: Website: https://www.nicolesneuroscience.com/ Book: Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change Instagram: @nicolesneuroscience Sponsors: Manukora | Head to manukora.com/almost30 to get $25 off the Starter Kit, which comes with an MGO 850+ Manuka Honey jar, 5 honey travel sticks, a wooden spoon, and a guidebook! LMNT | Get your free Sample Pack with any LMNT purchase at DrinkLMNT.com/Almost30. Be sure to try the new LMNT Sparkling — a bold, 16-ounce can of sparkling electrolyte water. Hello Bello | Go to hellobello.com/ALMOST30, to get 30% your first customized bundle, AND a full-size freebie product of your choice.  AG1 | Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase 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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