Breathing is something we do every moment of our lives—but few realize how deeply it shapes our brain, emotions, and health. In this Better Brain Podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Jack Feldman, Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at UCLA, whose groundbreaking research revealed how specific neurons in the brainstem generate and regulate breathing. His work has transformed our understanding of breathing’s role in consciousness, emotional regulation, and even survival. We cover: The b...
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Breathing is something we do every moment of our lives—but few realize how deeply it shapes our brain, emotions, and health. In this Better Brain Podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Jack Feldman, Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at UCLA, whose groundbreaking research revealed how specific neurons in the brainstem generate and regulate breathing. His work has transformed our understanding of breathing’s role in consciousness, emotional regulation, and even survival. We cover: The b...
You've Been Thinking About Pain All Wrong l Brandon Yarns, MD
The Better Brain Podcast
1 hour 41 minutes
3 months ago
You've Been Thinking About Pain All Wrong l Brandon Yarns, MD
Where does pain really come from—and why does it sometimes never go away? UCLA Professor of Psychiatry, pain specialist, and former VA psychiatrist Dr. Brandon Yarns joins the Better Brain Podcast to decode the mystery of pain. From the moment it begins to the ways it can persist for years, we explore the powerful and surprising role the brain plays in both acute and chronic pain. Dr. Yarns shares how chronic pain isn’t just about tissue damage—but about brain circuits, memory, trauma, and ...
The Better Brain Podcast
Breathing is something we do every moment of our lives—but few realize how deeply it shapes our brain, emotions, and health. In this Better Brain Podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Jack Feldman, Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology at UCLA, whose groundbreaking research revealed how specific neurons in the brainstem generate and regulate breathing. His work has transformed our understanding of breathing’s role in consciousness, emotional regulation, and even survival. We cover: The b...
