Dr. Jud Brewer
Dr. Jud Brewer
Habit change Neuroscience - The Brain on Meditation: Decoding the Posterior Cingulate Cortex
Habit change Neuroscience - The Brain on Meditation: Decoding the Posterior Cingulate Cortex
Habit change Neuroscience - The Brain on Meditation: Decoding the Posterior Cingulate Cortex
Saturday 28th December 2024
Explore how mindfulness changes the brain with Dr. Jud Brewer and Kathleen A. Garrison. Discover the role of the posterior cingulate cortex in stress and self-referential thinking.
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Episode Overview
- Mindfulness can reduce activity in the PCC, leading to less stress.
- The PCC is involved in self-referential thinking and emotional regulation.
- Real-time fMRI neurofeedback allows meditators to see and control their brain activity.
- Habit loops involve triggers, automatic behaviours, and rewards.
- Ancient Buddhist teachings align with modern psychological concepts.
It's like having a meditation teacher who can point out these tiny postural misalignments in your mind
Ever wondered how mindfulness actually changes your brain? Dr. Jud Brewer and Kathleen A. Garrison take you on a fascinating journey through the brain's default mode network, focusing on the posterior cingulate cortex (PCC). This episode breaks down complex neuroscience into relatable concepts, showing how mindfulness can quiet the part of your brain that's always thinking about 'me'.
Through real-time fMRI neurofeedback, they explore how both experienced meditators and beginners can see and control their brain activity, leading to less stress and better emotional regulation. You'll learn about the habit loop - a three-part cycle involving triggers, automatic behaviours, and rewards - and how mindfulness can help break these loops.
The discussion is packed with intriguing insights into how ancient Buddhist teachings align with modern psychology, making it clear that mindfulness isn't just a feel-good practice but has real, measurable effects on the brain. Whether you're a seasoned meditator or just curious about how your brain works, this episode offers valuable takeaways for everyone.