In this episode, Dr. Sarah McKay dives into debunking common brain myths and explores what&rsquo;s really holding you back from change. She also discusses willpower and how it isn&rsquo;t the magic bullet for behavior change. This conversation is all about separating fact from fiction when it comes to understanding your brain and how it works. Key Takeaways: <ul> <li>[00:06:40] Neuromyths and neuroscience understanding.</li> <li>[00:09:31] Lizard brain myth debunked.</li> <li>[00:12:37] Constructed emotions vs. hardwired reactions.</li> <li>[00:16:24] Language and emotional understanding.</li> <li>[00:18:55] Change and brain plasticity.</li> <li>[00:24:41] Willpower and self-control dynamics.</li> <li>[00:30:36] Addiction vs. Habit Distinction</li> <li>[00:33:21] Aging versus dementia distinction.</li> <li>[00:38:24] Cognitive testing for memory concerns.</li> <li>[00:40:43] Alzheimer&rsquo;s disease research trends.</li> <li>[00:44:47] Hearing loss as a risk factor.</li> <li>[00:49:24] Sleep&rsquo;s impact on brain health.</li> <li>[00:51:20] Social connections and mental health.</li> </ul> For full show notes,<a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/debunking-brain-myths/">&nbsp;click here</a>! If you enjoyed this episode with Sarah McKay, check out these other episodes: <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/understanding-how-the-brain-works/">Understanding How the Brain Works with Lisa Feldman Barrett</a> <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/brain-health/">Eating for Brain Health with Lisa Mosconi</a> <a href="https://www.oneyoufeed.net/how-to-harness-brain-energy-for-mental-health/">How to Harness Brain Energy for Mental Health with Dr. Chris Palmer</a> Connect with the show: <ul> <li>Follow us on YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@TheOneYouFeedPod">@TheOneYouFeedPod</a></li> <li>Subscribe on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/ms/podcast/the-one-you-feed/id792555885">Apple Podcasts</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/4byxEuJGV8xnxlgoqHQxxs">Spotify</a></li> <li>Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/one_you_feed/">Instagram</a></li> </ul>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

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