Brains with Brawn: Exploring Eating and Exercise through Neuroscience

In this episode, we’ll be discussing how bad posture can overstimulate the sympathetic nervous system and cause heightened feelings of stress. If this doesn’t motivate you to fix your posture, check out some of these readings down below for more reasons why good posture is so important! https://www.calibrationmansfield.com/your-poor-posture-is-causing-you-stress-and-other-issues/ https://salinachiropractic.com/chiropractic-info/services-and-techniques/nutrition/sympathetic-dominance/. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/why-good-posture-matters

Hi everyone! In this episode, we’re going to discuss bad habits, cognitive dissonance, and cost benefit analysis!

https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-is-a-trigger#1

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-gen-y-psy/201810/how-spot-your-emotional-triggers

https://ridgeviewhospital.net/how-to-identify-emotional-triggers-in-3-steps/

Ever wonder what drives eating behaviors? Want to learn more about rewards, punishment, and reinforcement? Well, you’re in luck! In this episode, we’ll discuss the psychological mechanisms that dictate our food-related decisions!

Hi y’all. In this episode, I’ll be talking about some of my struggles with self esteem. For a long time, I was ashamed of myself, and I was too scared to ask for help. Recently, I learned that the road to recovery is best taken with others (especially if your “others” includes a therapist). I’m sorry that this episode is a bit more disorganized. I wanted to make it as real and transparent as I could. Thank you guys for listening, I really appreciate it. If you are struggling with any of the issues discussed in this episode (or you just want to talk hehe), please email me @[email protected]. I would love to chat with you guys

Today, we’ll be discussing how your brain and nervous system respond to strength and resistance training!

Hi y’all! In this episode, we’ll be discussing the three major lifts: deadlifts (my favorite), squats (not my favorite), and bench presses (somewhere in between). We’ll also be going over some of the benefits of weightlifting, and why everyone should be incorporating at least one aspect of strength training into their workout routine! As a disclaimer, if you are looking to start your weight lifting journey, be sure to reach out to a trained professional who can help guide you! For more information on the lifts that we’ll be talking about today: https://www.coachmag.co.uk/barbell-exercises/3725/how-to-deadlift; https://www.coachmag.co.uk/exercises/chest-exercises/186/bench-press-technique-tips.; https://www.mensjournal.com/health-fitness/high-bar-squats-vs-low-bar-squats-whats-difference/

Today, we’ll be discussing WEIGHTLIFTING (one of my favorite things to do!!) When I first got introduced to weightlifting, I was constantly bombarded with the word “hypertrophy.” Even though my coaches would always mention it to me, I never fully understood what it meant. So, in this episode, we’ll be uncovering the secrets behind hypertrophy and it can help you reach your fitness goals!

In this mini rant, I’ll be talking about my views on dieting, and why dieting never seemed to work for me. I’ll be talking about how I went from restricting and overeating to finding balance in what I eat! (Note (AND SPOILER hehe): I had little brain freeze at the end of the episode… I meant to say that “I don’t think that I’ll ever diet again”)

GIRL TALK: Yes, it’s that time of the month. Today, we’ll be talking about the brain, eating, and menstruation! We’ll explore which hormones are responsible for a healthy cycle, and how diet and lifestyle choices can influence your body. We will also discuss a condition known as amenorrhea, or the absence of periods. So, if you’re ready, get comfy and press that play button!

Ever feel like you can’t stop stress eating no matter how hard you try? Well, try the PASSS method! In this episode, we’ll be discussing tips and tricks avoid stress eating! For more reading: https://hcavirginia.com/blog/entry/practice-mindfulness-to-take-control-of-emotional-eating

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss/art-20047342

https://www.self.com/story/tips-for-combating-food-guilt-and-shame

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/why-eating-slowly-may-help-you-feel-full-faster-20101019605

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