In this episode, you will learn about the difference between the mind vs the brain and how to detox them, how you can train your brain to make better decisions, how our brains and bodies are programmed. Austin Perlmutter, M.D. is an internal medicine physician & NYT best-selling author who works to help people realize better physical and mental health.This episode explores what the brain and the mind are, and how we can use them to make better decisions. Austin and Kayla talk about changing your decisions for the better, and the importance of taking control of your health. They go over why you need to take a proactive approach to your health, and the situations surrounding decision-making. The end of this episode features a live audience Q&A with ways to optimize your mind and brain.If you’re looking to train your brain to make better decisions, this episode is a great place to start!ABOUT THE GUEST:Austin Perlmutter, M.D., is a board-certified internal medicine physician and New York Times best-selling author. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami and completed his internal medicine residency at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland Oregon. His focus is in helping others to improve decision-making and quality of life. He is also interested in methods of understanding and reducing burnout in the medical field. He is the co-author of Brain Wash. He writes for Psychology Today on his blog, The Modern Brain.INSIDE THIS EPISODE:06:05 — The Brain vs The MindWhy they are two separate entitiesMind: the filter that paints our human experienceBrain: physical constructMind + Brain = the human operating system14:13 — Detoxing the Mind & BrainHow to detox for health optimizationLooking at the way we make choicesHow we can start wiring our brain for better healthUnderstand why the brain prevents us from helping ourselvesRedefining good & bad decisions23:07 — Helping People Act on Their Own DecisionsSetting up your brain for better decision makingVariables involved with our decision makingAnalyzing previous choices & the situations surrounding themTurning to curiosity instead of blameSetting up a protocol to change those variables30:22 — Programming Our Brains & BodiesHow our decision-making changes throughout our lives3 Systems: Immune, stress, and gut pathwaysBidirectional feedback system45:33 — Live Audience Q&ABest way to teach the unconscious mind how to learnBooks: Tiny Habits, Good Habits Bad Habits, The Power of HabitHow people can engage with health care professionalsNudging the healthcare system to a proactive approachKeeping up to date informationConnect with Dr. Austin Perlmutter:Book: Brain WashPodcast: Get The STUCK OutInstagram: Austin PerlmutterConnect with Kayla:Social media: @biocurious_kayla

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