Tag Archives: neurobiology
“The God Shot”: Magical Thinking for a Culture That Refuses to Change
Dr. Eugene Lipov, who helped develop the use of Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) for PTSD, announced the release of his new book, “The God Shot.” The title also refers to a medical procedure he calls a “Dual Sympathetic Reset (DSR).” … Continue reading
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Tagged Anesthesiology, anesthetic, Domination, Dr. Eugene Lipov, DSR, Eugene Lipov, hierarchy, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Lipov, magical thinking, nerve blocks, neurobiology, PTSD, Relational Neuroscience, SGB, SGB4PTSD, shots, silencing, Stellate Ganglion Block, Trauma, trauma recovery
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Announcing My First Book!
Of all the things I could have predicted for my life, becoming a watercolor graphic medicine artist who uses cartoon ladybugs to teach Relational Neuroscience was not one of them. But here I am. My “Della the IPNB Ladybug™” books … Continue reading
The Real Zone of Growth is Not Outside the Comfort Zone But Inside the Window of Tolerance
A whiteboard at a local gym promotes the idea that “growth only happens outside the comfort zone,” which is popular in our “push through” culture. Stagnation can happen when there’s no challenge and no novelty. But if pushed too far, … Continue reading
Posted in Neurobiology, Uncategorized
Tagged comfort zone, growth, gym, IPNB, learning, mindset, neurobiology, progress, pushing through, Regulation, sweet discomfort, zone of growth
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Dear Doctor: I Have Lots of Therapists. Including You.
Your Presence Is the Treatment. Or the Harm. It is striking how many doctors, especially pain specialists, have doubly verified that I have a good therapist. Or a therapist. That I’m “in mental health care.” I understand why they ask. … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged Behavioral Health, doctors, IPNB, Medicine, Mental Health, neurobiology, pain specialists, Psychology, therapist, therapy
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The Neuroscience of Being Believed: A Biology Nerd’s Journey to Evidence-Based Self-Advocacy In Medicine
I’m such a biology nerd and consider my life one long experiment that I have done things like this. In the past 7 years, I have tracked large quantities of personal bio data. It quantifies my struggles and progress as … Continue reading
The Neurobiological Case for Eliminating Billionaires
In recent years, discussions around the concentration of wealth, particularly in the hands of billionaires, have intensified. As wealth disparities reach unprecedented levels, so too does the impact on individuals and societies as a whole. While critiques of extreme wealth … Continue reading
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Tagged billionaires, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, neurobiology, social structure, society, ultra-wealthy, wealth, well-being
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The Brain Isn’t Broken; Medicine’s Approach to Depression is Faulty
A recent study on rumination and depression suggests that brain structure plays a major role in why some individuals get stuck in repetitive negative thinking. The researchers identified differences in the precuneus, a brain region linked to self-reflection and memory, … Continue reading
Posted in Brain Function, Mental Health
Tagged brain, brain function, depression, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Mental Health, neurobiology, Psychology, rumination, science
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Feel It for 90 Seconds: The Surprising Lifespan of Emotions
Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor, a neuroanatomist, explains that the biochemical lifespan of an emotion is roughly 90 seconds. According to her, when we experience an emotion, the physiological response—triggered by a stimulus—lasts about 90 seconds in the body before it … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged 90 seconds, body, Complex PTSD, dissociation, emotions, feelings, interpersonal neurobiology, IPNB, Jill Bolte Taylor, neurobiology, Neuroscience, PTSD, somatic, Trauma
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Unlocking the Secrets of Social Bonds: The Role of Neurochemicals in Building Community
Oxytocin, known as the “love hormone,” fosters emotional bonds and trust through positive social interactions like hugging and childbirth. Serotonin contributes to mood and social behavior, while dopamine’s release reinforces positive social interactions. Endorphins act as natural painkillers and mood enhancers, enhancing well-being and social bonding. Balancing these neurochemicals is crucial for fostering trust and building meaningful relationships. Continue reading