Episode #143: Interview with Dr. David And Austin Perlmutter on Why We Make Poor Decisions + Tips to Overcome the Desire of Instant Gratification & Technology Addiction, and How to Clean Our Brains

The Dr. Leaf Show

Dr. Caroline Leaf

Health & Fitness, Mental Health

4.7 • 3.3K Ratings

🗓️ 24 March 2020

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

We are surrounded by information, and many of us know what we need to do to be healthier, so why don’t we do it? Why is there such a disconnect between information and implementation? Can we learn to make better decisions? In this week’s blog and podcast, I discuss why we often make poor choices with doctors David and Austin Perlmutter, and how we can overcome the curse of instant gratification and technology addiction, detox our brains and live happier lives.Podcast Time Highlights-5:19 What is mental hijacking?-8:50 The disconnection syndrome-11:40 Why is empathy so important?-14:05 How do we take back control of our mind?-20:40 How instant gratification damages the brain-33:55 Inflammation and depressive thinking: is there a link?-41:10 Narcissism and the plague of tribalism -54:25 How to work with family-59:00 How to raise successful, smart and healthy children-1:01:37 Current wellness trends: the good, the bad and the ugly Read the full episode transcript and blog here: https://drleaf.com/blogs/news/why-we-make-poor-decisions-tips-to-overcome-the-curse-of-instant-gratification-technology-addiction-and-how-to-detox-our-brains-with-dr-david-and-austin-perlmutter For more info on Dr. David and Andrew Perlmutter visit: https://www.drperlmutter.com/ To order their book Brain Wash visit: https://brainwashbook.com/ And follow them on social media:https://www.facebook.com/DavidPerlmutterMd https://twitter.com/davidperlmutter https://www.youtube.com/user/DavidPerlmutterMD?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.instagram.com/davidperlmutter/ Special offers from our sponsors:-ThirdLove Bras (the most comfortable bras you will ever own!): To get 15% off your ThirdLove Bra order see: https://www.thirdlove.com/drleaf-Liquid I.V Electrolytes (great for hydration, concentration, and recovery): Get 25% off with code DRLEAF at checkout https://liquid-iv.com Additional resources:Get my new 21 day brain detox program here: https://theswitch.app Register now for my 2020 Mental Health Summit Dec 3-5 in Dallas, TX! Early bird sale ends 3/31: https://www.drleafconference.com Visit my website at https://drleaf.com for more free resources, tips, and tools to help you improve and heal your mental health! And be sure to sign up for my weekly newsletter to get even more mental self-care tips delivered to your inbox weekly and to see my upcoming events (you can sign up at drleaf.com!) Follow me on social media for daily mental self-care tips!-Instagram: @drcarolineleaf: https://www.instagram.com/drcarolineleaf/ -Facebook: Dr. Caroline Leaf: https://www.facebook.com/drleaf -Twitter: @drcarolineleaf: https://twitter.com/DrCarolineLeaf -Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/drcarolineleaf If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5 review on iTunes, Google Play, or wherever you are listening! And don't forget to subscribe and share this podcast with friends and family! I love seeing your posts on social media! For podcast sponsorship inquiries, questions regarding the episode, or topic suggestions please email dominique@drleaf.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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0:00.0	Once you make a podcast, Spotify has got a platform that lets you make one super easily,
0:06.5	then distributes it everywhere and even earn money, all in one place for free.
0:12.2	It's called Spotify for podcasters, and here's how it works.
0:16.6	Spotify for podcasters lets you record and edit podcasts right from your phone or computer,
0:22.3	so no matter what your setup is like, you can start creating today.
0:26.5	Then you can distribute your podcasts to Spotify and everywhere else podcasts are heard.
0:32.1	Video podcasts are also available on Spotify, and when you want to take conversations with
0:36.4	your fans to the next level, Q&A and polls are the best way to get them talking.
0:41.8	With Spotify for podcasters, you can earn money in a variety of ways, including ads and
0:46.6	podcast subscriptions, and best of all, it's totally free with no catch.
0:51.9	I highly recommend you give it a try.
0:54.1	Download the Spotify for podcasters app or go to www.spotify.com forward slash podcasters
1:01.2	to get started.
1:07.5	Hi, I'm Dr. Caroline Leif, and welcome to Cleaning Up the Mental Messe, a podcast where
1:14.8	I share practical, simple and scientific ways to help you take back control of your mental
1:21.1	health, improve your mood and memory, reduce anxiety and worry and help you live your
1:26.4	happiest and healthiest life.
1:28.6	In today's episode, I have the honor of interviewing New York Times based setting author and one
1:34.0	of my favorite authors, Dr. David Pohlemata and his son Dr. Austin Pohlemata on their newest
1:41.1	book Brainwash.
1:42.8	In this book, they take on a uniquely modern challenge, finding genuine joy and wellness
1:49.7	in a toxic culture of instant gratification.
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