Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
Zach Rhoads and Stanton Peele
This Man Studied the Lives of CENTENARIANS, What He Discovered May SHOCK You | Mario Martinez | LPP
This Man Studied the Lives of CENTENARIANS, What He Discovered May SHOCK You | Mario Martinez | LPP
This Man Studied the Lives of CENTENARIANS, What He Discovered May SHOCK You | Mario Martinez | LPP
Friday 6th October 2023
Discover how cultural beliefs shape health and longevity with Dr. Mario Martinez on the LPP Podcast. Uncover the mind-body connection and more.
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Get the buttons here!The Secret to Longevity: How Culture Shapes Our Health
Episode Overview
- Dr. Mario Martinez unveils the impact of cultural beliefs on health and longevity
- Challenges conventional belief that genetics solely determine one's fate
- Explores the brain's response to collective beliefs and the significance of cultural context in mind-body communication
- Advocates for redefining trauma as challenges, emphasizing the impact of cultural beliefs on wellness
- Discusses epigenetics, gene expression, shame, honor, and the importance of rites of passage in building resilience
Resilience is not enough, but thriving. No, thriving is not that it's not going to happen again. It's that how do I deal with things in a way that makes sense for me, from what I've learned. Not avoiding, but the victim avoids. The victim says, I'll never let anything happen to me again. Of course, that's unrealistic. The word challenge, to me, takes it out of the pathologizing and the medicalizing things. The challenge is that you either become a victim or you overcome that. If you use that as a way of manipulating other people, and no, I can't do that because I was raped, then you go into victimhood and your health will not be very good.
Have you ever wondered if the secret to a long, healthy life lies beyond just good genes? In this episode of the LPP Podcast, neuropsychologist Dr. Mario Martinez joins hosts Dr. Stanton Peele and Zach Rhoads to unravel the intriguing ways cultural beliefs influence our health and longevity. Dr. Martinez, known for his pioneering work in biocognitive science, dives deep into how our collective beliefs and cultural practices can shape our well-being, sometimes even more than our genetic makeup.
Forget the old notion that your fate is sealed by your DNA. Dr. Martinez's research suggests that the cultural context you live in plays a significant role in your overall health. From examining the lives of centenarians—people who live to be 100 years or older—to discussing the mind-body connection, this episode is packed with eye-opening insights.
You'll hear about how cultural rites of passage can build resilience, why shame and honor are more than just emotions, and how epigenetics—changes in gene expression—are influenced by our environment and beliefs. Dr. Martinez also redefines trauma, viewing it not as a life sentence but as challenges that can be overcome with the right mindset and cultural support.
Whether you're interested in psychology, anthropology, or just curious about what makes some people live longer and healthier lives, this episode offers a fresh perspective that challenges conventional wisdom. It's a fascinating blend of science and storytelling that will leave you thinking about how your own cultural background impacts your health. So, if you're ready to explore the hidden factors that contribute to longevity and well-being, tune into this enlightening conversation with Dr. Mario Martinez on the LPP Podcast.