Minding Your Amygdala - A Brain, Body, Behavior Podcast
Dr. Alauna Curry
20 episodes
7 months ago
Send us a text Join us for an enlightening conversation on Minding Your Amygdala: A Brain, Body, Behavior Podcast! In this episode, we take a closer look at what Bipolar Disorder can look like through the lens of Kanye West’s publicly shared experiences. Remember, this is for educational purposes only—but it can help spark a deeper understanding of mood disorders. We’ll walk through the DSM-5 criteria for Bipolar Disorder, exploring the highs (mania) and lows (depression), and wrap up by disc...
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Send us a text Join us for an enlightening conversation on Minding Your Amygdala: A Brain, Body, Behavior Podcast! In this episode, we take a closer look at what Bipolar Disorder can look like through the lens of Kanye West’s publicly shared experiences. Remember, this is for educational purposes only—but it can help spark a deeper understanding of mood disorders. We’ll walk through the DSM-5 criteria for Bipolar Disorder, exploring the highs (mania) and lows (depression), and wrap up by disc...
Minding Your Amygdala - A Brain, Body, Behavior Podcast
33 minutes
3 years ago
It ain't the Devil, It's your Amygdala!
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Alauna breaks down the anatomy of the primitive brain, and the 7 parts of your brain that are critical to understanding your mental health. Have you ever heard of your amygdala? Did you know it does more than create FEAR responses? When is the last time you thought about your Brain Reward System? Did you know dopamine drives all addiction processes? Do you know how to activate your prefrontal cortex? Did you even know y...
Minding Your Amygdala - A Brain, Body, Behavior Podcast
Send us a text Join us for an enlightening conversation on Minding Your Amygdala: A Brain, Body, Behavior Podcast! In this episode, we take a closer look at what Bipolar Disorder can look like through the lens of Kanye West’s publicly shared experiences. Remember, this is for educational purposes only—but it can help spark a deeper understanding of mood disorders. We’ll walk through the DSM-5 criteria for Bipolar Disorder, exploring the highs (mania) and lows (depression), and wrap up by disc...
