Really interesting take on the doom loop vs healing loop concept. The part about neuroplasticity cutting both ways reminds me of some experiencesI had with habit stacking last year when trying to fix my sleep schedule. What's kinda wild is that Amen's framework basically suggests the brain doesn't distinguish between mental and physical pain at the circuit level, which means interventiosn aimed at one can naturally bleed into the other. That overlap might explain why mindfulness practices sometimes help with chronic pain even when people start them purely for anxiety. The real challenge isn't knowing this stuff intellectually but actually breaking the doom loop when it's already running tbh.
Prior to my stroke in the spring of this year, I was having health issues. I prayed for guidance and healing, and I suffered a stroke. What a way to change your lifestyle, right? I survived and feel better than ever. While in rehab, I learned about neuroplasticity........certain brain cells die, but the brain finds a way to reroute. Like a GPS situation......if the first route doesn't produce results, then you try a different one. I believe the brain cells that died (addictions, bad habits, etc.) were necessary for new, healthier ones to emerge. Though I was on a spiritual path before the stroke happened, I have become more enlightened/awakened since the recovery. I consider my stroke to be a miracle. I love this podcast. Thank you Rainn and Dr. Amen!!! Amen, amen, I say to you!!!!
Appreciated your questions since I was wondering same regarding the entire system and gut vs just the brain focus. Not sure that was totally answered but found Dr Amen's contributions interesting and helpful. The reference to Dr Sarno was also compelling since my decades long chronic back pain was relieved by his book and the followup by his protege and my primary care Dr David Schechter. Have you considered featuring him? He doesn't use social media or any PR but quietly practices in Culver City.
Really interesting take on the doom loop vs healing loop concept. The part about neuroplasticity cutting both ways reminds me of some experiencesI had with habit stacking last year when trying to fix my sleep schedule. What's kinda wild is that Amen's framework basically suggests the brain doesn't distinguish between mental and physical pain at the circuit level, which means interventiosn aimed at one can naturally bleed into the other. That overlap might explain why mindfulness practices sometimes help with chronic pain even when people start them purely for anxiety. The real challenge isn't knowing this stuff intellectually but actually breaking the doom loop when it's already running tbh.
Very true. And that’s what a big part of his book is about.
Prior to my stroke in the spring of this year, I was having health issues. I prayed for guidance and healing, and I suffered a stroke. What a way to change your lifestyle, right? I survived and feel better than ever. While in rehab, I learned about neuroplasticity........certain brain cells die, but the brain finds a way to reroute. Like a GPS situation......if the first route doesn't produce results, then you try a different one. I believe the brain cells that died (addictions, bad habits, etc.) were necessary for new, healthier ones to emerge. Though I was on a spiritual path before the stroke happened, I have become more enlightened/awakened since the recovery. I consider my stroke to be a miracle. I love this podcast. Thank you Rainn and Dr. Amen!!! Amen, amen, I say to you!!!!
Amen, indeed! How beautiful your stroke of insight. Thanks for watching and reading Linda ✨
Appreciated your questions since I was wondering same regarding the entire system and gut vs just the brain focus. Not sure that was totally answered but found Dr Amen's contributions interesting and helpful. The reference to Dr Sarno was also compelling since my decades long chronic back pain was relieved by his book and the followup by his protege and my primary care Dr David Schechter. Have you considered featuring him? He doesn't use social media or any PR but quietly practices in Culver City.