In this episode of “Delusional Optimism”, Dr. B talks about wiring the brain for wellness. She explains how our experiences in life, from infancy to adulthood, affect our physical and neurological health. Dr. B also opens a discussion on health inequity and advocates for fairer healthcare practices that will positively impact people’s long term health.

Listen to how social determinants influence your health and the health of people around you.  

 “Loving relationships mediate trauma, mediate risk, and build resilience and the ability to overcome adversity.” - Dr. B [7:26]

What You Will Learn:

[0:37] Intro

[1:43] Investing early in the wellness of young children as a means to create more resilient families and communities

[4:31] Healthy brain development is intrinsically linked to favorable life experiences

[7:47] The progression of brain development through life

[13:01] A lesson on extreme poverty in Nairobi and its impact on health

[18:30] How social and economic factors are significant determinants of health

[21:22] The process of building resilience

[27:11] Some actionable takeaways: become aware that health is a product of our environment more than our biology; know that building resilience is a choice; embrace your resilience and recognize your power to be a social determinant of health to others

[29:39] Breathe deeply and find your calm, and don’t forget to be kind to yourself and others

[30:35] Outro

Wear a mask and find your calm!

Resources:

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