The Wellness Mama Podcast
The Wellness Mama Podcast
Katie Wells
Neuroplasticity and the Stress Response with Dr. David Rabin
35 minutes Posted Jan 29, 2024 at 10:00 am.
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Episode Highlights With Dr. David Rabin

  • What translational neuroscience is and how these topics apply to all of us
  • Applicable understanding of nervous system health and regulation
  • What the autonomic nervous system is and the two parts 
  • The vagus nerve and how to stimulate it 
  • How overstimulation affects the nervous system and how light, sound, news, etc., can keep us in fight or flight
  • Strategies for calming the nervous system and creating a calmer home 
  • His six suggestions for calming the nervous system: intentional breathing, intentional movement, soothing touch, soothing music, intentional nutrition, and sleep/rest 
  • Why our normal breathing rate is actually in the range of stress breathing
  • The three most foundational skills we can teach our kids or learn as humans: mind and body are connected, we are in control of our attention, and self-soothing 
  • What neuroplasticity is and how to improve yours
  • Safety unlocks recovery, which unlocks learning and creativity 

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