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EP 315: DR. GREG HAMMER - 3-Minute Mindfulness Practice
EP 315: DR. GREG HAMMER - 3-Minute Mindfulness Practice
EP 315: DR. GREG HAMMER - 3-Minute Mindfulness Practice
Friday 7th July 2023
Join Viv and Dr. Greg Hammer as they discuss the GAIN method for intentional living, mindfulness, and the neuroscience behind joyful recovery.
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Get the buttons here!The GAIN Method: Dr. Greg Hammer's Blueprint for Intentional Living and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Dr. Greg Hammer introduces the GAIN method, comprising gratitude, acceptance, intention, and non-judgment, as a transformative practice for intentional living and rewiring the brain for happiness.
- The episode delves into the neuroscience behind intentional breathing and mindful contemplation, highlighting their role in promoting overall well-being and personal resilience.
- Dr. Hammer emphasizes the significance of dissolving the sense of being a separate self through connectedness, offering a holistic approach to addressing addiction and fostering joyful recovery.
Gratitude, acceptance, intention, and non-judgment, each for 30 or 45 seconds, and then back to the breath briefly, opening our eyes. And what happens, Viv, is that we've begun to rewire our brains. So as we do this day after day, week after week, when we are being ungrateful or resisting or unintentional, lapsing into our old way of thinking or judgmental, a little light bulb goes off and we recognize where our thoughts are taking us. And we simply drop that thought and we smile to ourselves for our, you know, lapsing into our old habits. We can be amused by it. We got a little dopamine hit. And so the more we do this practice, the more we are actually rewiring our brains, and the more readily we redirect our thoughts in a positive way.
Ever thought about how setting intentions could reshape your life? In this episode of the Sobertown Podcast, host Viv (known as Sober_iThrive) chats with Dr. Greg Hammer, a mindfulness guru and Stanford professor. Dr. Hammer dives into 'The Power of Intention' and introduces his GAIN method—Gratitude, Acceptance, Intention, and Non-judgment—as a roadmap to happiness and recovery. Forget about just setting goals; Dr. Hammer emphasizes living with intention in the here and now.
By asking yourself, 'What is my intention?' you can create new neural pathways that boost success, promote healing, and even alleviate chronic conditions. The conversation touches on how our thoughts directly impact our cells, highlighting the deep connection between mind and body. Dr. Hammer explains the difference between goals and intentions, stressing that while goals are future-focused, intentions keep us grounded in the present, nurturing our inner selves and relationships.
He also shares practical tips on identifying genuine desires versus societal pressures. This episode isn't just about theory; it's packed with actionable advice on how to incorporate intentional living into your daily routine. From intentional breathing to mindful contemplation, you'll learn how to activate your parasympathetic nervous system for overall well-being. Dr. Hammer's holistic approach even tackles the sense of being a 'separate self', advocating for connectedness and awareness as keys to joyful recovery.
Tune in for a mix of science-backed insights and heartfelt guidance aimed at fostering resilience and inner happiness.