Brains with Brawn: Exploring Eating and Exercise through Neuroscience

This week, we’ll be exploring the paleo diet. What is the paleo diet’s origin? How does it work? What can I eat on the diet? Stay tuned to learn the answer to these questions and more!

Hi y’all! In this episode, I’ll be briefly talking about the benefits and risks associated with the keto diet! If you want to learn more, check out the links listed below! https://www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/ketogenic-diet/what-are-benefits-risks-keto-diet/. https://www.menshealth.com/nutrition/a25775330/keto-diet-history/. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/dangers-of-keto-diet#4.-May-lead-to-nutrient-deficiencies https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/low-carb-ketogenic-diet-brain

Hi y’all! In this episode, we’ll be exploring the keto diet. What exactly is ketosis? What foods are allowed in the keto diet? Click play to learn more! Please check out the links listed below for more information: https://www.everydayhealth.com/ketogenic-diet/foods-you-can-t-eat-on-keto-and-what-to-choose-instead/ https://www.ruled.me/ketosis-ketones-and-how-it-works/ https://www.firelands.com/blog/keto-diet-does-it-really-work https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/should-you-try-the-keto-diet https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ketogenic-diet-101#ketosis

Hi everyone! In this episode, we’ll be exploring the ways in which we can improve our diets to improve our moods. Let’s help out our gut buddies feel the best so we feel the best! Please visit the links down below for more information: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/cravings/202103/9-physical-and-mental-health-conditions-benefit-mediterranean-diet https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/nutritional-psychiatry-your-brain-on-food-201511168626 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/short-chain-fatty-acids-101#TOC_TITLE_HDR_4 https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/318652#Antioxidants-and-free-radicals https://www.aetna.com/health-guide/food-affects-mental-health.html

We have a second brain???? You heard that right. In this episode, we’ll be exploring the importance of the brain-gut connection on our overall mental health! Read these articles for more information: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gut-brain-connection#TOC_TITLE_HDR_2 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29467611/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/vagus-nerve https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/the-brain-gut-connection

In this episode, we’ll be discussing how bad posture can overstimulate the sympathetic nervous system and cause heightened feelings of stress. If this doesn’t motivate you to fix your posture, check out some of these readings down below for more reasons why good posture is so important! https://www.calibrationmansfield.com/your-poor-posture-is-causing-you-stress-and-other-issues/ https://salinachiropractic.com/chiropractic-info/services-and-techniques/nutrition/sympathetic-dominance/. https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/why-good-posture-matters

Hi everyone! In this episode, we’re going to discuss bad habits, cognitive dissonance, and cost benefit analysis! https://psychcentral.com/lib/what-is-a-trigger#1 https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-gen-y-psy/201810/how-spot-your-emotional-triggers https://ridgeviewhospital.net/how-to-identify-emotional-triggers-in-3-steps/

Ever wonder what drives eating behaviors? Want to learn more about rewards, punishment, and reinforcement? Well, you’re in luck! In this episode, we’ll discuss the psychological mechanisms that dictate our food-related decisions!

Hi y’all. In this episode, I’ll be talking about some of my struggles with self esteem. For a long time, I was ashamed of myself, and I was too scared to ask for help. Recently, I learned that the road to recovery is best taken with others (especially if your “others” includes a therapist). I’m sorry that this episode is a bit more disorganized. I wanted to make it as real and transparent as I could. Thank you guys for listening, I really appreciate it. If you are struggling with any of the issues discussed in this episode (or you just want to talk hehe), please email me @[email protected]. I would love to chat with you guys

Today, we’ll be discussing how your brain and nervous system respond to strength and resistance training!