Lynn Matti
Lynn Matti
171: The Upstairs and Downstairs Brain: Learn to Integrate Your Brain
171: The Upstairs and Downstairs Brain: Learn to Integrate Your Brain
171: The Upstairs and Downstairs Brain: Learn to Integrate Your Brain
Monday 30th August 2021
Lynn Matti discusses integrating the brain for better mental wellness on The Sober Therapist SoberSoul Recovery Podcast. Learn to manage emotions and improve empathy.
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Lynn Matti
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Sobriety Toolkit
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Get the buttons here!Understanding Your Brain: A Guide to Better Mental Wellness with Lynn Matti
Integration means that separate areas with their unique functions in your skull and throughout your body become linked to each other through synaptic connections. Who knew a result of integration is kindness, resiliency and better health?
Ever wondered how your brain's different parts work together to shape your emotions and responses? In this episode of The Sober Therapist SoberSoul Recovery Podcast, Lynn Matti, a clinical mental health therapist, breaks down the fascinating concept of the 'upstairs' and 'downstairs' brain. She explains why both parts are crucial and how they can be harmonized for better mental health.
Drawing from cutting-edge research on neuroplasticity and neurobiology, Lynn reveals how these brain regions manage our automatic emotions and emergency reactions. She also shares practical tips to regain balance, improve self-understanding, develop empathy, and make better decisions. Lynn’s insights are especially valuable for those on a journey of sobriety or recovery from addiction, stress, or unhealthy behaviors. By understanding how synaptic connections link different brain areas, listeners can foster kindness, resilience, and overall well-being.
Lynn encourages open conversations about feelings, helping families and individuals become more aware of their brain's signals. Tune in to learn actionable steps that can lead to a healthier, happier mind.