670. Memory, Trauma, + Brain Health: How To Change The Way We Remember

This week, renowned professor of psychology and neuroscience Charan Ranganath, Ph.D. joins Lindsey to unravel the intricacies of our memory. With shocking insights from his new book, “Why We Remember,” Charan shows us that our brains aren't designed to retain everything but rather to preserve what truly impacts our journey through life.
Charan + Lindsey uncover the societal and spiritual factors associated with the increasing incidence of Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases. Plus, find out how subtle lifestyle shifts like practicing mindfulness, embracing novelty, and leaning into curiosity can improve our memory.
Get ready to challenge your beliefs about your mind, trauma, and depression, as Charan takes us through the science of why we think and feel the way we do. Spoiler - memory actually has the power to make us happy, if we learn to use it to our advantage.
We also talk about:
Why grade-focused education stunts our growth
The benefits of aerobic exercise for brain health
The influence of inflammation on the brain
How memories change when they’re shared
The effect of stress on memory
Why sensory stimulation is so healthy
How to naturally energize the brain
Error-driven learning + memory retention
Resources:
Book: Why We Remember: Unlocking Memory's Power to Hold on to What Matters
Instagram: @thememorydoc
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I had to share my story. So my grandma lost her memory for few days due to traumatic event, where her neighbor was arguing with her about something, then blamed her, and started yelling and kind of even tried to hit her. My grandma had literal amnesia and as much as I don’t remember because I was young, I know my mom was so devastated that her mom didn’t recognize her at that time. Her memory about our family got back to her after three, four days but it was really really traumatic for all of us. Thank You so much for sharing with us these important informations. You two are the best thing that could happen to a 26 years old, finding out what life is about 🩵