Understanding Your Frontal Lobes: Insights with Dr. Earl Henslin
When they use those things, they'll drop their cingulate, but they'll also drop their frontal lobe and then they'll make impulsive, stupid decisions that don't help our daughter Chloe.
Ever wondered why you sometimes act impulsively or struggle with decision-making? It could be your frontal lobes at play. In this eye-opening episode of The Brain Warrior's Way Podcast, Dr. Daniel Amen and Tana Amen team up with Dr. Earl Henslin to unpack the crucial role of the brain's frontal lobes in shaping our behavior. They dive into how dysfunction in this area can affect forethought, judgment, and impulse control, and offer practical advice on identifying and treating these issues.
From improving blood flow to the brain through lifestyle changes and supplements to understanding the impact of dopamine in the basal ganglia, this episode is packed with actionable insights. Plus, they touch on how resentment can mess with your body chemistry and share tips for communicating with children who have frontal lobe challenges.
Whether you're looking to optimize your brain health or simply curious about how your brain works, this episode offers valuable information that can help you take control of your mental well-being.