Hacking the Limbic System: Comfort, Fear, Excitement and Learning

[@uWu-fp2lc]

I am still a student right now who aspires to be a teacher and I just want to say, Thank you so much for this video! It's just amazing and understandable and seriously, Thank you! PS I really love your videos and how high the quality of your content is. You're awesome

[@Penguinprof]

You're so welcome! Thank you for letting me know! Teaching is THE BEST JOB EVER!!!

[@martymartin_ez]

Wow! You're a great teacher!

[@Penguinprof]

Wow, thank you!

[@barbarian682]

Myth : comfort zone is not the place, where learning take's place. Fact : Being alone or staying in the comfort zone is better compared to a penguin who love's to gain an electron because, that's when the idea's takes place. ❣️

[@Penguinprof]

I will need to make an entire video on your comment... 😃🐧

[@SelfAcceptanceandLove]

Execellent content and presentation! Very helpful. Thank you!

[@Rocketman2121]

Thank you so much for the video.

[@Penguinprof]

You are so welcome!

[@nerudaad]

This was wonderful, thank you!

[@Penguinprof]

You're so welcome!

[@vijay.2906]

Loved it!

[@Penguinprof]

I am so glad!!! Thanks for watching!

[@karwansaed2344]

Amazing 😻

[@Penguinprof]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@nurseteachgrow]

Love this video! Do you happen to have a list of resources used? Thank you!

[@neomonk5668]

Are there any studies on the impact on the NAc from video games? It would seem the constant reward/disappointment of games would overload the NAc. Would that contribute to the high levels of anxiety among so many kids and young adults?

[@Penguinprof]

Yes, studies have shown that the brain adapts to the flooding of neurotransmitters brought on by habitual video game use by down-regulating the number of dopamine receptors (and/ or decreasing their sensitivity to dopamine). This downregulation results in decreased pleasure from lower-level stimuli (like reading a book or eating a good meal) in the NAc and other structures in the limbic system.

[@ConnectCreate]

@@Penguinprof very interesting. Is there a way to increase dopamine sensitivity or bring it back to normal?

[@malemaline]

Any resources to heal the limbic system after trauma?

[@Penguinprof]

Yes! Please seek professional advice, but things to consider: CBT, psychotherapy, mindfulness-based practices and medication. Exercise, support groups and being in nature are also very healing. Wishing you all the best on your journey. Please remember, you are not alone! Find others who can help.

[@malemaline]

@@Penguinprof thank you I appreciate it very much!

[@priydwivvedii]

creating a psychologically safe environment in class should be a high priority. First, connect before lecturing.

[@Penguinprof]

Absolutely!

[@oldiesplaylist1248]

Is there a way to trick or hack yourself into putting yourself into that “Nirvana” state of mind?

[@Penguinprof]

Oh.... SUCH a great question!!! YES!!! That's the goal of most meditation practices. After going through major life traumas (cancer, divorce, cancer again) dance and mindfulness practice taught me to let go of anxiety and truly live in the beautiful moment I'm in. Decades later, life is amazing!!! It's a difficult and long journey with no destination. Find a mentor, take small steps every day and GOOD LUCK!!!

[@ConnectCreate]

@@Penguinprof Love that!!! I experienced a lot of emotional neglect and unpredictability growing up and I would intuitively/instinctively dance and move my body from when I was a child. I learned years later about the nervous system and movements like TRE and somatic therapy. Thank you for your work

[@its_eis]

i swear if i hear the word 'hacking' in reference to some mental or bodily process one more time, I'm going to snap

[@Penguinprof]

Please don't snap.

[@its_eis]

@@Penguinprof sorry for that comment, I appreciate you making these available.

[@jaykylehd20]

I'm gonna snap

[@StellarBloom232]

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[@DaBabyDoll1]

Suffering from flight or fight! 😢

[@priyamalaiya2395]

I don't know English very well