Rewiring Revolution:Neuroplasticity's Impact on Wellbeing | Kristen Meisenheimer | TEDxSanLuisObispo

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  • If you were given the choice to live a less stressful and more fulfilling life, wouldn’t you? As it
    turns out, you are given that choice every time adversity strikes. By realizing the power of your
    thoughts and utilizing the plasticity of your brain, one can practice skills that can help to rewire
    the negative habitual thinking patterns that can ultimately result in mental and emotional ill
    health. A distinguished faculty member with 18 years of teaching experience. This year she chose to take a break from teaching and follow a deep-rooted passion in neuroscience research for a one year intensive program at Vanderbilt’s Center for Neuroscience Drug Discovery in Nashville, TN. She is traveling across the country to enlighten our attendees to the health benefits that can come from utilizing the brain’s neuroplasticity. Through the progression of the talk she will define neuroplasticity, use case studies to demonstrate its function within the brain, teach the audience how to identify opportunities for reprogramming one’s neurologic pathways that will reduce stress, and how to use this unique feature of the brain to improve general mental health of any individual. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @GoCanucks2011
    @GoCanucks2011 Рік тому +5

    If you are depressed you are living in the past
    If you are anxious you were living in the future
    If you are at peace you are living in the present
    -------------------- Love it ! ---------------

  • @lineakristensen1821
    @lineakristensen1821 3 місяці тому +1

    Psilocybin changed my life so much for the better that I'm now working my way towards researching it in my education.

  • @kaiven2429
    @kaiven2429 3 роки тому +29

    I did the same kind of brain rewiring Kristen did, (over a span of thirty plus years) without knowing a thing about brain chemistry or spirituality even. I was psychologically oriented and interested in focusing deep down within to grow healthier emotionally, psychologically and physically, which I did. It is amazing how the rewiring works. When I heard about neuroplasticity, I knew in an instant that was what I had done, unknowingly. I am pleased to hear her discuss it, but disappointed in the small number of views.

    • @kaiven2429
      @kaiven2429 2 роки тому

      @A G I was psychologically oriented and interested in focusing deep down within to grow healthier emotionally, psychologically and physically, which I did by not ignoring the discomfort my feelings and emotions presented. Instead learning what I could from them, being as humble as I could. I am writing my memoirs and it will explain everything....

    • @kaiven2429
      @kaiven2429 2 роки тому

      @A G Well lets sit then.....tell me about the opposite thing you did.

    • @kaiven2429
      @kaiven2429 2 роки тому

      @A G I wrote a reply to you but it isn't here now. Did you see my longish reply? before it disappeared?

    • @babonnell
      @babonnell 2 роки тому

      @@kaiven2429 kjjjjjjj

  • @drinkapavlovic
    @drinkapavlovic 3 роки тому +20

    What a woman! the pace, the peace, the real strength, the love! thank you💖

  • @bryandowney1103
    @bryandowney1103 4 роки тому +9

    You are brilliant.....and I'm blessed to call you a friend. Pebs & I are thinking of you daily......love, Bryan

  • @jdfi1403
    @jdfi1403 Рік тому +2

    Excellent! I firmly believe in the theory of people that upset you are great teachers! I apply this theory to many other categories to move along!

  • @crazydrifter13
    @crazydrifter13 2 роки тому +3

    Such a sweet and relaxing voice and 20 mins of good knowledge

  • @shez1640
    @shez1640 3 роки тому +13

    When you realise how powerful your thoughts are, why would you think negative thoughts ever again,If you connect those thoughts with heartfelt love emotions, your thoughts become so much more powerful

    • @Samantha-sk5uz
      @Samantha-sk5uz 2 роки тому +1

      thoughts are spontaneous you have no control over them.

    • @DaniCal1forn1a
      @DaniCal1forn1a Рік тому

      @@Samantha-sk5uz some thoughts you don't, but you can reduce those with conscious thoughts and challenging intrusive thoughts... it's not exactly easy and it's not likely you'll stop having negative thoughts, but they have less strength and power and become less frequent... my opinion is more like - knowing how powerful thoughts are wrt to neuroplasticity, and that often because neural pathways becoming strengthened due to negative experiences or anxiety is not our fault and it isn't conscious (it's our lizard and mammalian brain that triggers the cascade into anxiety disorder to protect us - even if it doesn't feel like that) - it's important to remember this and be compassionate towards ourselves. Also to understand that consistent negative thoughts & self-talk are because strong neural pathways related to anxiety becomes what our brain defaults to because it sees it as more important, not because those thoughts are necessarily accurate and realistic - so noticing negative thoughts and actively challenging them and reframing your mindset about why they've been triggered is very important when they pop up, so while they're not directly controllable and can't be fully eliminated (they can, after all, be important survival mechanisms), you can gain more control of how you respond to them and they don't necessarily have to cascade, if that makes sense?

  • @MeMe-lx2jw
    @MeMe-lx2jw Рік тому

    The opening to this talk has done wonderful things for me. I try to remind myself of that all the time. THANK YOU!!!

  • @teresamorano8715
    @teresamorano8715 2 роки тому +1

    IM SO ENLIGHTENED OMG. Thank you!!!!

  • @kennyrumrill1860
    @kennyrumrill1860 5 років тому +5

    Very helpful presentation. Thank you.

  • @Algodo_Major
    @Algodo_Major 2 роки тому +2

    I'm just looking at the biceps~ I still to watch the video though. Love this concept! Hope I can nail my practice now~

  • @china5746
    @china5746 2 роки тому +2

    Such sweet voice and talk so valuable, thank you ♡

  • @azimmalpekar9072
    @azimmalpekar9072 2 роки тому +2

    Immense knowledge given in just 20 mins, Thank you

  • @rounellslabber3460
    @rounellslabber3460 2 роки тому

    Love this topic. Very informative and valuable talk! Can be of great benefit to all.

  • @lindascanlan6317
    @lindascanlan6317 2 роки тому +1

    Fabulous talk...thank you..

  • @susyvinoszelaya1177
    @susyvinoszelaya1177 5 років тому +13

    I wish I could go back and know this earlier in life

  • @brentdowney5815
    @brentdowney5815 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent.

  • @jchittoor
    @jchittoor 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome presentation!

  • @s....t....d1521
    @s....t....d1521 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much for that i learned so much from 🙏

  • @Maria-fg2fr
    @Maria-fg2fr Рік тому

    Awesome talk, very educational and informative.

  • @Bill0102
    @Bill0102 3 місяці тому

    I'm thoroughly enjoying this. I read a book with a similar topic, and it was truly captivating. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling

  • @GoCanucks2011
    @GoCanucks2011 2 роки тому +2

    Everything you do -
    Everything you encounter -
    Everything you experience -
    ------- is changing your brain --------

    • @GoCanucks2011
      @GoCanucks2011 Рік тому

      The brain possesses plasticity, but it is not plastic. Rather, plasticity refers to the brain's malleability, which is defined as being "easily influenced, trained, or controlled."
      Neuro refers to neurons, the nerve cells that are the building blocks of the brain and nervous system. Thus, neuroplasticity allows nerve cells to change or adjust.
      Neuroplasticity (also known as brain plasticity) is the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience.

  • @victoriayornet7130
    @victoriayornet7130 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you for your clarity!!! What an awesome presentation.

  • @darkcissa
    @darkcissa 2 роки тому +4

    Taking a moment to also compliment her toned arms! \m/

  • @user-nd8iw3pb2u
    @user-nd8iw3pb2u 3 роки тому +6

    one of the best Ted talks I ever saw excellent

  • @artilhausa
    @artilhausa Рік тому

    Outstanding!

  • @alanmauro3029
    @alanmauro3029 2 роки тому +1

    Years ago I went through a very difficult bout with depression and I was put on an anti-depressant, which did get me out of it, but I wish I would've been taught meditation skills and learned how to strengthen my brain, rather than medicating my brain. Suffice it to say, I struggled off an on for years following and I believe now that it all could've been avoided. The knowledge she imparts here should be the frontline of mental health treatment, rather than using medications and the standard practiced CBT. Our society is failing with treating mental health issues and this is the reason why.

  • @med5692
    @med5692 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing !!

  • @Husamkallangodan
    @Husamkallangodan 2 роки тому +1

    beautiful.

  • @beaconoflightnewyork7979
    @beaconoflightnewyork7979 2 роки тому +2

    I feel your passion in your powerful and educational presentation. I am also passionate in studying energy work, and it brings me great joy to teach others what I have learned over the years. It is especially interesting when science begins to catch up to what many indigenous hove known for centuries. While I knew about how our thoughts and beliefs affect the neural pathways in our brains (and I have some video footage related to this as well) I now have a deeper appreciation in understanding how the chemicals of our sympathetic nervous system affects both the dendrites and dendritic spines...very interesting. Thanks again.

    • @zecalimazeca
      @zecalimazeca Рік тому +2

      Your intelligent comment lead me to give a rapid look at you UA-cam channel and I loved it. Later I'll take a closer look. Kisses from Brazil.

  • @alljoyfulness
    @alljoyfulness 4 роки тому +3

    Taught those words to my yoga students..

  • @sensualcharmm
    @sensualcharmm 3 роки тому +1

    fantastic

  • @eg6081
    @eg6081 Рік тому

    Thanks

  • @anndeehafner9724
    @anndeehafner9724 5 років тому +3

    Excellent Kristen 💕

  • @SurajKumar-bm2wv
    @SurajKumar-bm2wv 2 роки тому +1

    I can relate..,

  • @ciemus997
    @ciemus997 Рік тому

    what a muscles!

  • @monstertruck652
    @monstertruck652 2 роки тому +1

    Pretty Cool

  • @facundoaliaga944
    @facundoaliaga944 2 роки тому +1

    homework.... but this is awesome

  • @Alexandra9001
    @Alexandra9001 2 роки тому

    Does anybody know if there's an article or anything related to the studies on nutrition she talks about? I'm particularly interested in the exact research she talks about 🤔

  • @davidrod8412
    @davidrod8412 2 роки тому

    Kristen /can your methods also improve the moto neuro parts of the brain as with the moto neuro disorders would very much appreciate alternative points of view to help thankyou"

  • @micaelgarcia8532
    @micaelgarcia8532 2 роки тому +2

    7:06 Quick neuron anatomy review.

  • @theorganizingmentors4721
    @theorganizingmentors4721 3 роки тому +4

    I hope someone sees this... i cannot find the quote 'depression lives in the past' by Lao Tzu. anybody?

    • @kristenmeisenheimer9403
      @kristenmeisenheimer9403 3 роки тому +1

      Hi! Look up “if you are depressed, you are living in the past” by Lao Tzu. I hope that helps!! ❤️

    • @theorganizingmentors4721
      @theorganizingmentors4721 3 роки тому

      @@kristenmeisenheimer9403 i did that and cannot find it anywhere...

    • @kristenmeisenheimer9403
      @kristenmeisenheimer9403 3 роки тому +2

      Copy and paste this into Google.
      “If you are depressed, you’re living in the past” Lao Tzu

    • @sahb8091
      @sahb8091 3 роки тому +1

      @@theorganizingmentors4721 I have a solution:
      “if you are depressed, you are living in the past” - Kristen Meisenheimer.

    • @kaiven2429
      @kaiven2429 2 роки тому

      “If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present." Lao Tzu

  • @thegrimisin2902
    @thegrimisin2902 2 роки тому

    she has the best legs, and she looks so fit.

  • @Napoleonhillshorts
    @Napoleonhillshorts Рік тому

    Check out the Higher Energy Channel

  • @JoseLopez-lc3bw
    @JoseLopez-lc3bw 2 роки тому

    I'm sorry for me as a Dyslexic person. I think you talk too much, and I get lost

  • @childwaters
    @childwaters 2 роки тому +2

    "Be present"--what a pointless half-truth. What if there is NOTHING MEANINGFUL IN YOUR LIFE worth being present FOR? THAT is the problem. People are madly trying to distract themselves from the meaninglessness of their lives. The problem is a society that cuts people off from meaningful community, meaningful intellectual engagement, etc. There's no point in being "present" in a meaningless present. No "happy image" to visualize; nothing to be grateful for.

    • @mrs.ana93
      @mrs.ana93 2 роки тому +2

      I disagree. There is ALWAYS something to be grateful for, and the more you practice gratitude the easier it becomes. You don't need something meaningful or really anything at all in order to choose to be in the present moment. It is a choice, and one that should not necessarily be tied to circumstances or expectations. For example I had somewhat of a rough evening today and got to a point where I felt overcome with emotion while taking a shower, so I cried. I purposely let myself cry so I could get those emotions out, and then I shifted my focus towards gratitude. I chose to be grateful in that moment for the clean clear water upon my skin having remembered a time when I was in another country where the water ran brown from the faucets.
      I made a conscious decision to choose gratitude to shift my mind, and then to be present within that moment to appreciate the simplicity of a warm shower. You see, there are things all around us to be grateful for, and life is not at all meaningless if only you choose to find meaning in even the simple things.

    • @china5746
      @china5746 2 роки тому +1

      be grateful of your phone clothes, house, food you eat, family, life, trees.. find something to be grateful for. They're all around you

    • @krantidhopte4774
      @krantidhopte4774 Рік тому +1

      The fact that you were able to type this, and articulate your thoughts. Is also one of the things you should be grateful for ( some people even struggle with this). Let's start with that

  • @zebragiraffe1
    @zebragiraffe1 3 роки тому +1

    Great talk, but your dress was just so distracting. It looks like you're wearing an unflattering slip. Sorry, but maybe check with others before you go on stage to give a talk ?

    • @railwayhouseshopkalkbay9414
      @railwayhouseshopkalkbay9414 3 роки тому +17

      If you applied what was being delivered in your own grey matter....you would be enlightened and less superficial. Try it.

    • @skippy7208
      @skippy7208 2 роки тому +2

      Rubbish! She looks fantastic!

    • @bradmaurer1399
      @bradmaurer1399 Рік тому

      Great info