Leading Neuroscientist: Stress Leaks Through Skin, Is Contagious, Gives You Belly Fat! Dr Tara Swart

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  @TheDiaryOfACEO · 3 years ago · pinned

  Thank you Tara for sharing your story with us. If you enjoyed this conversation could you do us a favour and HIT that like button on the video! Helps us a lot ❤ share your favourite part of the convo below 👇🏾

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  @carmenburnham1088 · 3 years ago (edited)

  I have always needed 8 hours sleep.  Also, In 42 years of marriage my husband and I never slept apart. I strongly believe in couples sleeping together. I never had a problem getting a full night’s sleep all my life until he passed away 5 years ago. . Now I realize listening to this broadcast that it has to do with cortisol levels because of my husband no longer being with me. Not having him here has been stressful for me.  I miss him terribly. His passing has been the most challenging circumstance I have ever gone through and I have gone through a LOT of pain and loss. We loved each other very deeply. I still love him. I am getting better and I know this is all a part of the grief journey. Blessings and peace to all who are on this journey of grief and to all who aren’t as well. We all need peace. ❤️

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  @ColibriAURA · 2 years ago

  I keep coming back to Diaries of CEO because the interviewer doesn't interrupt his brilliant guests. I appreciate that so much!

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  @VaporsFromVicki · 7 months ago

  I am 83 years old…and I’m still learning. Thank you for the interesting discussion

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  @ThroughTheirEyes2023 · 1 year ago

  At <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=1040">17:20</a> you talked about how stressed leaders cause stress among subordinates through emitting cortisol. As an airline captain I recognized after a few years that &quot;the mood of the captain is the mood of the jet.&quot; Now I know why!

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  @AroseLove · 2 years ago

  To the person reading this. Even though I don’t know you, I wish you the best life has to offer 🙏🏻🙌😊♥️

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  @gillb9222 · 2 years ago

  Listening to this it made me wonder what the world would be like if we taught our children how to manage their bodies and minds and emotions rather than some of the nonsense they get taught in school. A curriculum based on social skills, self care and resilience would change the world.

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  @Carmen-i6z7t · 7 months ago

  Dr. Swart is so articulate and intelligent and her incredible soothing voice make listening to her a joy! So much to learn about neuroscience. Steven allows his guests to speak with few interruptions and when he speaks he has intelligent questions. Great interview!

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  @nicholnunn8074 · 3 years ago

  I’ve had chronic fatigue from past illnesses and every day I would wake up and throughout the day repeat things like “I’m so tired”, “I’m exhausted”. Then one day I decided I was going to stop telling myself that. I couldn’t bring myself to say something like “I feel well rested” but instead would say things like “I’m ready to get this day going”. It has really improved how I feel.

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  @mistersmisties · 2 years ago (edited)

  My parents both had terminal cancer. I quit my job, moved states and moved in with them to be their caregiver. They died 13 months apart. I was with them nearly every minute of that time. Two weeks after their deaths I broke out in hives all over my body. I had never had hives in my life. I went to the doctor and he asked if I had been stressed. I told him what I had been doing and that I was actually the least stressed I had felt in two years. He said that now my mind and body could relax it was releasing all of the emotions and stress I had been suppressing while caring for my parents. The body/mind connection is real. Edited for misspelling.

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  @jacques42 · 2 years ago (edited)

  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=26">00:26</a> 😰 Stress is contagious as cortisol, the main stress hormone, can leak from one person&apos;s sweat and affect others.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=81">01:21</a> 🧠 Our brains continue to grow and change from 25 to 65, improving higher functions like emotional regulation, problem-solving, and bias control.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=199">03:19</a> 💼 CEOs&apos; stress levels can have a significant impact on their organization, and managing stress is crucial for leadership.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=798">13:18</a> 🤰 Hormones like cortisol and sex steroids can affect individuals&apos; physiological responses and interpersonal dynamics, including menstrual synchronization and stress contagion.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=1328">22:08</a> 💪 Physical exercise can help reduce stress by sweating out excess cortisol from the body.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=1341">22:21</a> 📝 Managing stress involves strategies like aerobic exercise and journaling to reduce cortisol and negative thoughts associated with stress.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=1440">24:00</a> 📝 Quality sleep is crucial for the brain&apos;s health and managing stress levels. Ideally, 8 hours and 15 minutes in bed is recommended for most people.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=1552">25:52</a> 📝 The brain has a glymphatic system that actively cleanses toxins during sleep, taking 7 to 8 hours. Sleeping on your side is recommended for this process.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=1828">30:28</a> 📝 Co-sleeping or sleeping together can promote bonding, warmth, and the release of oxytocin, enhancing emotional connections.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=2272">37:52</a> 📝 Intuition is the result of stored wisdom and experiences in your nervous system, and it may be more readily acknowledged by women, though both men and women possess it.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=2651">44:11</a> 🧠 Understanding Pandemic Impact: The psychological effects of the pandemic, such as isolation and loss, have not been fully acknowledged or planned for, and their long-term consequences are not well understood.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=2792">46:32</a> 🌿 Nature&apos;s Healing: Spending time in nature has positive effects on physical and mental health, and it&apos;s essential to make time for it even as we return to our old routines.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=2847">47:27</a> 💖 Purpose Beyond Self: Having a purpose that transcends personal gain, like volunteering or helping others, is crucial for mental health and overall well-being.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=3125">52:05</a> 🧐 Neuro-Aesthetics: Incorporating creative activities and aesthetics into daily life, like art, music, and nature, has a profound impact on mental health, physical health, and longevity.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=3196">53:16</a> 🔄 Embracing Ancient Wisdom: The solutions to our current challenges may lie in the timeless wisdom of our ancestors, making it unnecessary to reinvent the wheel.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=4024">01:07:04</a> 🧠 Understanding beliefs: To address behaviors, it&apos;s crucial to dig below thoughts into the beliefs that underlie them.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=4068">01:07:48</a> 📝 Deliberate practice: Changing behavior involves deliberate practice, replacing old habits with new ones through consistent effort.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=4196">01:09:56</a> 💪 Three steps to change: Recognize patterns, understand consequences, and set intentions for who you want to become.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=4364">01:12:44</a> 🧬 Generational trauma and epigenetics: Trauma can affect gene expression, but resilience and healing are possible through understanding and effort.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=5217">01:26:57</a> 🏋️‍♂️ Neuroplasticity and exercise: Aerobic exercise can accelerate neurogenesis, benefiting memory and cognitive function. Weight training has different brain-related effects.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=5297">01:28:17</a> 🧠 Visualization can lead to muscle growth, demonstrating the power of our thoughts in shaping our bodies.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=5401">01:30:01</a> 🍇 Opt for darker-skinned foods like black beans, blueberries, and dark chocolate, as they contain antioxidants (anthocyanins) beneficial for brain health.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=5470">01:31:10</a> 💤 Create conditions for neuroplasticity by getting enough sleep, being physically active, managing stress, and maintaining hydration.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=5612">01:33:32</a> 🧠 Building self-esteem and confidence involves identifying negative thoughts, creating positive affirmations, and changing your inner narrative.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=5966">01:39:26</a> 🧩 Neurodiversity encompasses a range of brain differences, and the increase in diagnoses may be due to better recognition and adaptation to the changing world.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=6566">01:49:26</a> 🧠 Our thoughts and perceptions can have a significant impact on our physical health and well-being.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=6635">01:50:35</a> 📏 Posture and musculoskeletal coordination can improve when individuals change their behavior to match a younger age, as shown in a study with octogenarians.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=6800">01:53:20</a> 🗣️ The words we use can significantly affect our behavior, as seen in an experiment with medical students who walked more slowly when exposed to words associated with retirement.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=7058">01:57:38</a> 🧘 Visualizing and expressing gratitude for your desired outcomes can shift your brain from a fear state to a trust state, facilitating personal change.<br><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCW2NHbWNwA&amp;t=7233">02:00:33</a> 🎭 Overcoming limiting beliefs, especially those imposed by others, can lead to embracing one&apos;s creativity and potential for personal growth.

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  @angellouise2235 · 1 year ago

  She is so fascinating to listen to, she knows so much.

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