Today we’re talking nerdy about the neuroscience of habit formation- and not just behavioral habits like reaching for your phone first thing in the morning or eating a cookie every time you feel sad, but also cognitive habits and patterns of thinking, like why you might get stuck in the habit of using self-criticism as a form of motivation. In this conversation with Dr. Alex Korb, we dive into why your brain creates and sustains habits-even when they suck-and what it actually takes to rewire your brain for habits of thinking and behavior that are more helpful. 

Dr. Alex Korb is a neuroscientist, coach, and bestselling author of The Upward Spiral. Dr. Korb has PhD in neuroscience and is an adjunct assistant professor at UCLA. He is also the founder of The Upward Spiral Method where he helps purpose-driven entrepreneurs and professionals conquer unnecessary overthinking, stress, and self-doubt. Dr. Korb has a wealth of experience in yoga and mindfulness, physical fitness, and even stand up comedy- which I think you’ll see is evident in this episode. 

Episode Resources:

Learn more about Dr. Alex Korb and The Upward Spiral Method here

Click here to get his Free guide: The Positive Neuroscience System to Stop Overthinking

Get The Upward Spiral book here

Follow Dr. Alex Korb on Instagram

Follow Dr. Alex Korb on Facebook

If you loved this episode, help us get it into more brains by leaving a 5 star review and subscribing on whatever platform you’re listening on. 

For the month of June 2023, when you share this podcast and tag @alex_nashton on Instagram, you’ll be entered into a giveaway for the chance to win a 90 minute long coaching call with Alex. 

Each episode that you share in June 2023 will lead to one entry which means that you can share all of them! 

TALK NERDY ON INSTAGRAM

LEARN MORE: www.alexnashton.com

Join Alex's free challenge: 5 Days to Overcome Anxiety