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Season 3 closes with a profound question: what if the next evolution of humanity isn’t about stronger logic, but higher frequency? We weave together hope, coherence, awe, gratitude, and neuroplasticity into a single practice of awareness. Because awareness isn’t control. Awareness is resonance—and resonance is freedom.

References:

•Siegel, D. J. (2010). Mindsight: The New Science of Personal Transformation. Bantam.

•Goleman, D., & Davidson, R. J. (2017). Altered Traits. Avery.

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What if the way you breathe today changes the way strangers feel tomorrow? In this episode, we explore mirror neurons, social baseline theory, and group resonance. Awareness isn’t just personal—it’s contagious. And together, it might be the most powerful frequency of all.

References:

•Coan, J. A., et al. (2006). “Lending a hand: Social regulation of the neural response to threat.” Psychological Science.

•Rizzolatti, G., & Craighero, L. (2004). “The mirror-neuron system.” Annual Review of Neuroscience.

•Hari, R., & Kujala, M. V. (2009). “Brain basis of human social interaction: From concepts to brain imaging.” Physiological Reviews.

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Choice Beyond Logic is hosted by Kellie Best.

📌 Have a question about why we do what we do—the quirks, the urges, the choices that don’t make sense? Send it to me. Your curiosity might become a future episode. [email protected].

For resources, references, and more, visit www.kelliebest.com .

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Awe has the power to shrink the self and expand everything else. From the night sky to music that stops time, awe reduces stress, increases prosocial behavior, and even alters perception of time. In this episode, we explore how awe is the nervous system’s gateway into freedom.

References:

•Keltner, D., & Haidt, J. (2003). “Approaching awe, a moral, spiritual, and aesthetic emotion.” Cognition and Emotion.

•Piff, P. K., et al. (2015). “Awe, the small self, and prosocial behavior.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

•Stellar, J. E., et al. (2018). “Awe and humility.” Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.

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📌 Have a question about why we do what we do—the quirks, the urges, the choices that don’t make sense? Send it to me. Your curiosity might become a future episode. [email protected].

For resources, references, and more, visit www.kelliebest.com .

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Free will may only exist in a nervous system that feels safe. This episode unpacks Stephen Porges’ polyvagal theory, showing how unconscious detection of safety vs. threat shapes every choice you make. Learn how to train your awareness to find safety signals and unlock creativity, connection, and choice.

References:

•Porges, S. W. (2007). “The polyvagal perspective.” Biological Psychology.

•Kolacz, J., et al. (2019). “Validation of a polyvagal theory measure of autonomic state.” Frontiers in Psychology.

•Dana, D. (2018). The Polyvagal Theory in Therapy. Norton.

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Choice Beyond Logic is hosted by Kellie Best.

📌 Have a question about why we do what we do—the quirks, the urges, the choices that don’t make sense? Send it to me. Your curiosity might become a future episode. [email protected].

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Gratitude isn’t a holiday phrase—it’s neurochemistry. In this episode, we reveal how gratitude lights up reward pathways, shifts serotonin, and rewires depressive loops. With just two minutes a day, gratitude becomes a medicine for the nervous system.

References:

•Kini, P., et al. (2016). “The effects of gratitude expression on neural activity.” Frontiers in Psychology.

•Fox, G. R., et al. (2015). “Neural correlates of gratitude.” Frontiers in Psychology.

•Wong, Y. J., et al. (2018). “A meta-analysis of gratitude interventions.” Journal of Counseling Psychology.

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Choice Beyond Logic is hosted by Kellie Best.

📌 Have a question about why we do what we do—the quirks, the urges, the choices that don’t make sense? Send it to me. Your curiosity might become a future episode. [email protected].

For resources, references, and more, visit www.kelliebest.com .

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What if the brain doesn’t hold the final word on your choices—the heart does? This episode explores cutting-edge studies on heart–brain coherence, heart-rate variability, and the role of emotional states in decision-making. You’ll learn a coherence breathing practice to tune into the frequency of the heart.

References:

•McCraty, R., et al. (2009). “Coherence: Bridging personal, social, and global health.” Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine.

•Thayer, J. F., & Lane, R. D. (2000). “A model of neurovisceral integration in emotion regulation.” Journal of Affective Disorders.

•Lehrer, P. M., et al. (2020). “Heart rate variability biofeedback: How and why does it work?” Frontiers in Psychology.

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Choice Beyond Logic is hosted by Kellie Best.

📌 Have a question about why we do what we do—the quirks, the urges, the choices that don’t make sense? Send it to me. Your curiosity might become a future episode. [email protected].

For resources, references, and more, visit www.kelliebest.com .

💡 This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.

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What if the brain doesn’t hold the final word on your choices—the heart does? This episode explores cutting-edge studies on heart–brain coherence, heart-rate variability, and the role of emotional states in decision-making. You’ll learn a coherence breathing practice to tune into the frequency of the heart.

References:

•McCraty, R., et al. (2009). “Coherence: Bridging personal, social, and global health.” Alternative Therapies in Health & Medicine.

•Thayer, J. F., & Lane, R. D. (2000). “A model of neurovisceral integration in emotion regulation.” Journal of Affective Disorders.

•Lehrer, P. M., et al. (2020). “Heart rate variability biofeedback: How and why does it work?” Frontiers in Psychology.

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Choice Beyond Logic is hosted by Kellie Best.

📌 Have a question about why we do what we do—the quirks, the urges, the choices that don’t make sense? Send it to me. Your curiosity might become a future episode. [email protected].

For resources, references, and more, visit www.kelliebest.com .

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Scarcity doesn’t just drain your wallet—it tunnels your brain. We dive into the neuroscience of scarcity, showing how fear of “not enough” narrows perception and hijacks choice. With suspense and science, you’ll learn how to reframe scarcity loops into abundance awareness.

References:

•https://archive.org › details › scarcitywhyhavin0000mull

•Mani, A., et al. (2013). “Poverty impedes cognitive function.” Science.

•Shah, A. K., et al. (2012). “Some consequences of having too little.” Science.

•Haushofer, J., & Fehr, E. (2014). “On the psychology of poverty.” Science.

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Choice Beyond Logic is hosted by Kellie Best.

📌 Have a question about why we do what we do—the quirks, the urges, the choices that don’t make sense? Send it to me. Your curiosity might become a future episode. [email protected].

For resources, references, and more, visit www.kelliebest.com .

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Your brain isn’t fixed—it’s waiting for your next signal to reshape itself. From juggling studies to mindfulness experiments, science shows how quickly neurons rewire when awareness enters the equation. In this episode, we explore how Signal → Story → Shift™ practices train the brain to change itself in real time.

References:

•Draganski, B., et al. (2004). “Neuroplasticity: Changes in grey matter induced by training.” Nature.

•Doidge, N. (2007). The Brain That Changes Itself. Viking.

•Davidson, R. J., & McEwen, B. S. (2012). “Social influences on neuroplasticity.” Nature Neuroscience.

•Lazar, S. W., et al. (2005). “Meditation experience is associated with increased cortical thickness.” NeuroReport.

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Choice Beyond Logic is hosted by Kellie Best.

📌 Have a question about why we do what we do—the quirks, the urges, the choices that don’t make sense? Send it to me. Your curiosity might become a future episode. [email protected].

For resources, references, and more, visit www.kelliebest.com .

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Free will may be debated, but hope is undeniable. This episode reveals how hope isn’t just wishful thinking—it’s measurable biology that boosts the immune system, rewires the brain, and bends outcomes. Through science and practice, you’ll discover how hope itself might be the most radical act of free will.

References:

•Snyder, C. R. (1994). The Psychology of Hope: You Can Get There from Here. Free Press.

•Cheavens, J. S., et al. (2005). “Hope therapy in a community sample: A pilot investigation.” Social Indicators Research.

•Ironson, G., et al. (2005). “An increase in religiousness/spirituality occurs after HIV diagnosis and predicts slower disease progression.” Journal of General Internal Medicine.

•Gallagher, M. W., & Lopez, S. J. (2009). “Positive expectancies and mental health.” Journal of Personality.

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Choice Beyond Logic is hosted by Kellie Best.

📌 Have a question about why we do what we do—the quirks, the urges, the choices that don’t make sense? Send it to me. Your curiosity might become a future episode. [email protected].

For resources, references, and more, visit www.kelliebest.com .

💡 This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice.

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