266: The Science of Neuroplasticity: Awakening Your Brain’s Potential with Dr. Wendy Suzuki

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Self-help, Self-improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Spirituality, Health & Fitness, How To, Mental Health, Education

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 3 November 2024

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, we explore brain health and neuroplasticity, focusing on how adults can enhance their cognitive abilities. The conversation highlights the connection between physical activity and brain function, offering practical exercises for well-being. We also cover transforming anxiety into a productive force, the benefits of meditation, and the link between exercise and creativity. Tune in for valuable insights to optimize brain potential and improve personal well-being.

Dr. Wendy Suzuki is the first Asian-American Dean of the College of Arts and Science at New York University and a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology. She is a passionate thought leader, spreading the understanding of how we can use the principles of brain plasticity to maximize our brain’s performance and transform our lives for the better. She regularly serves as a sought-after expert for publications including The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and The Washington Post. Her TED talk has more than 60 million views and she is the author of two books, Good Anxiety and Healthy Brain, Happy Life.

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1:54 Wendy’s Journey
5:31 What is brain plasticity?
10:37 Positive brain plasticity
17:43 Learning new languages
21:53 Enriched environments
24:17 Is there a level of healthy stress?
40:01 Meditation for brain health

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0:00.0	Did you ever think that your anxiety can give you a superpower of productivity?
0:05.8	And the answer is it can for everybody, and everybody can use it right now, and here's how it works.
0:14.1	Welcome to The Lavenderet Lifestyle, the podcast on Personal Growth and Lifestyle Design.
0:19.7	My name's Eileen, and I'm here to guide you to shine as your brightest self and create your dream life.
0:25.3	We all have a light within and the power to create a life we love.
0:29.7	Every Sunday, we'll share thoughtful conversations exploring how we can build a better future for ourselves and our world.
0:36.5	Life is an art. Make it your masterpiece. Hello, my loves. Welcome
0:42.6	to the Lavender Lifestyle podcast. It's Eileen. Today's episode dives deep into brain health
0:48.5	and brain plasticity, how it is possible to grow and change your brain even as an adult. Learn about the top habits and
0:56.3	practices for optimum brain health and how to create an enriching environment for your brain to thrive in.
1:02.5	Our guest today is a renowned neuroscientist and experts in brain plasticity. I'm super excited to
1:07.7	introduce Dr. Wendy Suzuki. Dr. Wendy Suzuki is the first Asian American dean of the College of Arts and Science at New York University and a professor of neuroscience and psychology.
1:19.0	She is a passionate thought leader spreading the understanding of how we can use the principles of brain plasticity to maximize our brain's performance and transform our lives for the better.
1:29.5	She regularly serves as a sought-after experts for publications including the Wall Street Journal,
1:35.1	Forbes, and The Washington Post. Her TED Talk has more than 60 million views, and she is the author
1:41.1	of two books, Good Anxiety and Healthy Brain, Happy Life.
1:46.6	Hi, Wendy, welcome to the podcast. How are you doing today?
1:49.8	I'm doing great. Thank you for having me.
1:52.3	Thank you so much for being here. Okay, I'm excited to get into this topic, but first, let's
1:56.9	hear about your journey. I'd love to know your story and how you became this renowned
2:03.1	neuroscientist and professor at NYU. Okay, okay. Well, I have a very, very clear beginning that
2:11.7	started the very first day of my freshman year at UC Berkeley when I walked into a first year seminar class, you know, small
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