Rewiring the Limbic System: Annie Hopper's Approach to Healing
Once you get that rewired brain in action, miracles really do happen and people really do get out of their wheelchairs.
Ever wondered how your brain's emotional hub could be affecting your health? In this thought-provoking episode, Robert Rodgers from Parkinsons Recovery sits down with Annie Hopper, the founder of the Dynamic Neural Retraining System (DNRS). Hopper dives into the intricacies of the limbic system—a part of the brain responsible for emotional responses and memory formation.
She explains how a maladapted stress response can turn this 'feeling and reacting brain' into a source of chronic illness, triggering inappropriate reactions in the immune, endocrine, and autonomic nervous systems. Hopper's DNRS program aims to help people rewire their brains to normalize these threat mechanisms. By teaching participants to self-direct neuroplastic changes, the program has shown promise in reversing symptoms of chronic illness.
The episode covers a range of techniques, including attention training, cognitive reappraisal, and emotional distancing, all designed to retrain the brain's response to stress. The conversation also touches on the importance of creating a safe, non-toxic environment to support brain health. With ongoing independent studies by the University of Calgary and the University of Alberta, Hopper's approach is gaining scientific backing.
If you're dealing with Parkinson's or any chronic illness, this episode offers valuable insights into how understanding and retraining your limbic system could be a game-changer for your health.