In this conversation, Dr. Laurel Mellin discusses the concept of Emotional Brain Training (EBT) and its implications for managing stress, anxiety, and obesity. She explains how the unconscious mind plays a crucial role in our emotional well-being and how EBT can help individuals rewire their emotional circuits to achieve a healthier state of mind. The discussion also touches on the importance of understanding the relationship between stress and anxiety, the effectiveness of EBT compared to traditional therapies, and the impact of childhood trauma on emotional health. Dr. Mellin emphasizes the need for genuine human connection in an age of artificial intelligence and offers insights into practical tools for managing emotional excesses.

Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Emotional Brain Training

(02:48) Understanding Stress and Its Impact

(05:35) The Relationship Between Stress and Anxiety

(08:45) Exploring the Five Stages of Stress

(11:40) The Science Behind Emotional Brain Training

(14:38) The Role of Medication in Managing Stress and Obesity

(17:45) Rewiring the Brain for Health and Resilience

(28:03) Understanding Stress and Eating Habits

(35:09) The Neuroscience of Habits and Emotional Connection

(41:05) The Role of AI in Human Connection

(49:43) Healing from Childhood Trauma and Emotional Circuits

Links:

Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@LIFExDECODED

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lifedecodedpodcast

Amazon Music - https://music.amazon.de/podcasts/2bb9fb19-84f5-4709-8f23-b747c5eb30c9/life-decoded

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-decoded/id1783973744

Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id6381782?utm_source=podcaster&utm_medium=dlink&utm_campaign=c_6381782&utm_content=Life%20Decoded-CastBox_FM
GoodPods - https://go.goodpods.com/k0dEQ6