The Model Health Show

Use Neuroscience to END Mental Fatigue & Unlock the Power of Your Mind - With Dr. Srini Pillay


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We’ve been led to believe that if only we could focus more, then we could be more productive and more successful. But what if, instead, we could unlock our productivity, intuition, and creativity by utilizing our unfocused mind? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn on today’s show. On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is Harvard-trained psychiatrist and brain researcher, Dr. Srini Pillay. Dr. Pillay joins this episode to share mind-blowing insights from his book, Tinker Dabble Doodle Try. You’re going to learn specific strategies you can use to harness the power of the unfocused mind to fuel your brain and unlock your potential. Dr. Pillay’s message on training and understanding our brains is incredibly powerful. This conversation is going to reframe the way you think about focus and productivity, how you view yourself, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Srini Pillay!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

  • The two competing circuits in the brain. (11:45)
  • Why allowing your brain to be unfocused is critical. (14:15)
  • What unfocusing is and how it can help you connect with who you are. (14:25)
  • Why having the ability to unfocus is important in the age of AI. (15:41)
  • The role of playfulness and fantasy for longevity. (16:55)
  • How focus can affect your ability to display compassion. (18:21)
  • What mirror neurons are and how they work. (23:38)
  • The health consequences of emotional suppression. (24:14)
  • Why relationships are the key to our emotional health. (26:03)
  • How to use unfocusing to decrease amygdala activation. (27:55)
  • What CIRCA is and how to use it to decrease anxiety. (29:55)
  • Why practicing mindfulness can protect your telomeres. (31:26)
  • How to give your brain a reality check. (33:04)
  • What contrast avoidance theory is. (39:10)
  • Why we have an epidemic of a loss of vitality. (41:32)
  • How to use the reverie technique. (47:32)
  • A question we should ask ourselves about our ideas. (54:41)
  • How unfocusing can help you refine your intuition. (1:01:12)
  • The difference between reverie and mind wandering. (1:04:40)
  • What a tinker table is. (1:22:05) 

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  • Tinker Dabble Doodle Try by Dr. Srini Pillay - Get your copy today & unlock your unfocused mind!
  • Life Unlocked by Dr. Srini Pillay - Read Dr. Pillay’s first book on overcoming fear!
  • Themodelhealthshow.com/reulay - For Model Health Show listeners: Use this link to get a discounted rate on the Reulay app. Reulay uses short, evidence-based videos to shift your mental state — helping you relax, refocus, and build resilience. It’s backed by research from places like the Mayo Clinic and trusted by Fortune 500 teams.
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  • Connect with Dr. Srini Pillay Website / Instagram / LinkedIn  

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