The Melanie Avalon Biohacking Podcast

#020 - Dr. Sarah McKay: The Female Brain, PMS Reality, Hormone Misconceptions, Emotions & Identity, Pregnancy & Menopause, Orgasms, Daydreaming, Anxie...


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10:45 - Sarah's Personal History And Path To The Brain  

17:10 - How The Brain Processes Information  

21:00 - What Determines The Self, Identity, And Consciousness?  

26:15 - The Male Vs. Female Brain: Common Misconceptions And Stereotypes  

34:00 - The Male Vs. Female Experience, And Role Of Hormones  

41:00 - The Critical Period Of Adolescence And Brain Development  

44:15 - Streamlining And Pruning Of The Prefrontal Cortex 

46:20 - Anxiety, Trauma, And Other Mental Stress In The Brain 

48:45 - The Root Of Strong Emotions 

51:00 - Is PMS Real? 

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1:00:55 - The History Of Hysteria  

1:02:25 - Hormone Imbalances And Root Causes  

1:07:35 - Hormonal Fluctuations, Menopause, Hot Flashes, And Hormone Replacement Therapy  

1:16:00 - The Difficulty Of Unlearning Fear 

1:18:00 - The Longest Lived Populations: Mindset, Social Connection, And Sense Of Purpose 

1:24:00 - Is Meditation Necessary?  

1:31:00 - Stress And Cortisol In Men Vs. Women 

1:32:50 - Brain Changes During Pregnancy 

1:36:05 - Brain Change During Menopause 

1:38:00 - How Do Orgasms Affect The Brain? 

1:38:25 - The Role Of Daydreaming In The Brain 

1:42:30 - Are Depression And Mental Issues Natural?

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