In the inaugural episode of the 'BrainWise: Our Lives Decoded' podcast, hosts Cole Bastian and Phil Dixon introduce themselves and their backgrounds in neuroscience and industrial organizational psychology. They discuss the purpose and ambition of the podcast, which is to help listeners decode their lives by understanding brain science. Key highlights include an overview of the brain's primary purpose, the two modes of the brain, a distinction between the conscious and non-conscious modes, the three layers of the brain, the four processes of the brain, and the five forces driving of the brain. The episode concludes with an examination of stress, biases, resistance to change, and the influence of rhythms on daily life. You can engage with us by sending questions or comments via [email protected]. If you enjoyed today’s episode like and subscribe to our show!

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00:00 Welcome to BrainWise: Meet Your Hosts

00:28 Phil's Background and Journey

00:59 Cole's Background and Journey

01:45 The Birth of the Podcast

03:22 Why Understanding the Brain Matters

04:12 Phil's Expertise in Neuroscience

05:07 Cole's Expertise in Organizational Psychology

07:08 The Five Principles of the Brain

08:34 Principle 1: The Brain's Core Purpose

12:36 Principle 2: Conscious and Non-Conscious Modes

19:15 Principle 4: Detecting Cues and Responses

22:19 Social and Emotional Threats

25:46 Emotional Responses at Work and Home

28:04 Managing Emotional Triggers

28:50 Principle 5: The Five Driving Forces of the Brain

29:20 Protection: The First Driving Force

30:21 Participation: The Second Driving Force

31:16 Prediction: The Third Driving Force

32:24 Pleasure and Purpose: The Last Two Driving Forces

33:14 Personal Reflections on Triggers

36:22 Traits vs. States

39:25 The Non-Conscious Brain

41:50 Understanding Biases

47:30 Stress and Change Management

49:33 Rhythms of the Brain

52:27 Conclusion and Future Topics