Ep187: Navigating Emotion Energies Part 1: Strategies for Growth and Well-Being with Dr. Julia DiGangi

OVERVIEW

So when we experience emotional pain, it does not destroy us. Instead, it nurtures us, and helps us grow to be a better version of ourselves.

In today's episode, we delve deep into the neuroplasticity of the brain and the impact of life experiences on our neurophysiology. Join our hosts, Dr. Yishan Xu and guest Dr. Julia DiGangi as they discuss the power of hope in mental health and the role of evidence-based treatments in fostering positive change.

Explore the relationship between emotional pain and power, and gain insights into how understanding the brain's functions can lead to transformative growth. Stay tuned as we uncover the connection between emotional intelligence and well-being, and discover strategies for expanding personal power and energy.

Dr. Julia DiGangi is a neuropsychologist. An expert in the connection between our brains, our emotions, and our relationships, Dr. DiGangi shows people how to harness the power of the brain to lead more satisfying and emotionally intelligent lives.

Her lab and clinical work have been conducted at Harvard, Columbia, Georgetown, the University of Chicago, DePaul, and University of Illinois Chicago. Her fMRI and EEG research examine the brain, stress, and resilience. Extensively published in the scientific literature, she applies her research to help business leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, parents, and couples.

Specifically, she helps people—at work and at home—understand what the brain needs to create more powerful relationships. For example, she teaches managers how to create more motivated teams, entrepreneurs to create more inspiring offerings, parents to build more enjoyable relationships, and partners to establish more satisfying bonds.

Tune in to the episode "Emotion Energies, Part 1" to discover the transformative power of emotions and their profound influence on our sleep and overall health.


Key points covered in this episode include the following:

- The brain is neuroplastic, and our life experiences have a direct impact on its neurophysiology. Understanding this connection is pivotal to fostering positive changes in our lives and achieving better sleep.

- Evidence-based treatments for trauma, stress, and anxiety often involve counterintuitive actions, emphasizing the importance of challenging familiar behavioral patterns for improvement.

- Dr. DiGangi's book "Energy Rising" offers practical strategies for facing emotions, expanding personal power, and harnessing emotional energy, making it a valuable resource for anyone seeking to enhance their emotional intelligence.


"Your brain is not wired to make you feel good. It is wired to find what is familiar. Why? The number one function of the brain is survival.” -Dr. Julia DiGangi


WHAT WILL WE LEARN

00:00 Dr. Julia Dijangi's extensive experience and insights summarized.

05:24 Harvard-published book on neuroscience of leadership and emotions.

08:07 Understanding the brain's circuits and emotions.

11:44 Hope based on real evidence of change.

13:58 Brain's pattern-detection shapes predictions for future.

18:16 Sharing evidence, promoting safety, and relieving trauma.

21:21 Brain wired for survival in familiar situations.

25:57 Learning new systems and adapting is essential.


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Connect with Dr. Yishan

Connect with Dr. Julia Digangi

  • https://drjuliadigangi.com/about/

Book Resource:

  • https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Rising-Neuroscience-Leading-Emotional/dp/1647823455


Yishan Xu, PhD, DBSMsleep, sleep disorder, sleep better, sleep apneaComment