Brain Science
4 episodes tagged "Brain Science".
Why We Love Criticism, Hate Praise
Why do we keep remembering insults for years while compliments fade away instantly? Learn the psychology behind this mental habit. This video examines the human brain and why insults stick so much longer than praise. If you have ever felt stuck replaying a negative comment in your mind while forgetting positive feedback, this breakdown explains the biological mechanism at work. We explore the concept of negativity bias and how it shapes our emotional memory. Understanding why we dwell on criticism allows you to recognize your own thought patterns. By identifying how your brain prioritizes negative input, you can start to balance your perspective and reduce the impact of past insults on your daily mood. 👇 Drop a comment below: What is one petty insult from years ago that your brain still refuses to forget?
Your Amygdala on Compliments (Psychology)
Ever wondered why receiving a compliment instantly makes you feel on edge? 🧠💥 Pop psychology tells us that praise should immediately make us feel good, but brain imaging reveals a very different reality. If you grew up in an unstable environment, are recovering from an addiction, or deal with deep-seated performance anxiety, praise doesn't trigger warm feelings—it triggers your amygdala. Your amygdala is your brain's threat detection radar. It doesn't care about feeling good; its only job is keeping you alive. When compliments enter the system, your brain reads the shift as a potential threat. 👇 Drop a comment below: How does your brain handle praise? Do you accept it, or does your threat radar instantly go off?
Beat Self Doubt With This Simple Trick!
🔥 “Your brain is a liar, but paper doesn’t lie.” If imposter syndrome has been living rent-free in your head, it’s time to evict that sucker with cold, hard facts. Write it down. Cross-examine it like you're a lawyer on Law & Order. Don’t let your emotions drive the narrative. Let reality take the wheel. Step 1: Write it down. Every time you feel like a fraud, get it on paper and fact-check it. Spoiler: 9 times out of 10, it won’t hold up in court. Step 2: Talk about it. Silence is where imposter syndrome thrives. Say it out loud to a sponsor, therapist, or a trusted friend. Page 84 of the Big Book says: “We vigorously commenced this way of living as we cleaned up the past.” Translation: Honesty is the antidote. Even science agrees — a 2019 study found that verbalizing imposter thoughts reduces their intensity. That’s your amygdala calming down and your prefrontal cortex kicking in. Boom. Brain science. Step 3: Embrace “good enough.” Perfectionism is where imposter syndrome throws its wild parties. Shut it down. You’re human. Good enough is plenty. 🧠 Bonus: Tell someone you feel like a fake. Watch them go, “Yeah, same.” Laugh about it together. Your brain’s dramatic. But you? You’re doing better than you think.
Childhood Trauma: The Gift That Keeps on Giving | Sober Psychology Episode 23
Ever wonder why you’re a mess at 35 over a burnt bagel? Spoiler: it’s not just you—it’s that invisible backpack of crap you’ve been hauling since you were a kid. In this 35-minute dive, we’re getting real about where this trauma train starts (thanks, Mom and Dad!), how it rewires your brain to freak out at fireworks, and why it keeps screwing with your relationships, health, and sanity. Plus, some legit ways to climb out of the hole—spoiler again: therapy’s involved, but so is swearing at the process. It’s brutal, it’s funny, it’s science-y, and it might just hit too close to home. Drop a like if you’ve got dents with character, subscribe for more unfiltered psych talk, and share this with that friend who needs it (you know the one). New ep next week—see ya there!