How fear affects the brain and what to do about it
Fear is not a bad thing. Just like anger and sadness, emotions are windows into different patterns of beliefs, unconscious triggers and thoughts about ourselves and others. When we let ourselves NOTICE our feelings, we have a better chance of…
Mindset Neuroscience Reading List for Enhancing Human Potential
The Mindset Neuroscience 2019 Reading List for Enhancing Human Potential These books and articles changed me. Everything listed here has had a profound effect on my understanding of the world and my role in it. These authors, researchers and scientists…
Are we better at ‘hearing emotions’ than seeing them?
Are we better at ‘hearing emotions’ than seeing them? With society’s current amount of time spent looking at screens, we are using our eyes to a degree that is out of proportion from our other senses. The other issue is…
Understanding Neuroplasticity is Today’s Moral Imperative: 5 Must-Read Books for 2019
Understanding Neuroplasticity is Today’s Moral Imperative: 5 MUST-Read Books for 2019 We are the most nurture-dependent species that has ever existed on the planet. This means that our brains are not just hardwired from birth. They are literally, physically,…
This is the science we need to hear in these times of divisiveness
Did you know that if you condensed all of the matter of the universe, it would fill less than a teacup? The deeper into matter we go, the more space we find. That means even you. Your body is…
These 5 Micro-Movements are a sign of Trust & Safety – PLUS my interview with Danny Bauer
“Being able to feel safe with other people is probably the single most important aspect of mental health; safe connections are fundamental to meaningful and satisfying lives.” – Bessel Van Der Kolk (this is me many years ago in Ejura,…
The Body is the Bridge
“In order to change, people need to become aware of their sensations and the way that their bodies interact with the world around them.” – Bessel Van Der Kolk, The Body Keeps the Score I recently spoke at a symposium in…
The 5 Commitments of Growth Mindset
Download this poster as a pdf and make sure to share it!! 1. Ask not what to do differently, but how to see differently ALL human behavior starts with how we ‘see’ (perceive) a person or situation. If we want…
New 2018 Growth Mindset Goal Setting Booklet
I’m excited to share this updated 2018 Growth Mindset Goal Setting Booklet! I’ve added new pages, descriptions, and research articles! I also added the most important step to building growth mindset: Learn and Talk About Neuroplasticity. Why should we?…
Neuroscience for empowered mindsets slide presentation
Click on image above or on this link to view the Neuroscience for Empowered Mindsets Slide Presentation