Hooked, Hacked, Hijacked: Reclaim Your Brain from Addictive Living: Dr. Pam Peeke at TEDxWallStreet

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Dr. Pamela Peeke is an internationally renowned physician, scientist and expert in the fields of nutrition, metabolism, stress and fitness. Triathlete and marathoner, Dr. Peeke is nationally known as the "doc who walks the talk" inspiring through example. Dr. Peeke is the lifestyle expert for WebMD's 90 million members, and a regular blogger on cutting edge science in health and wellness. Presently, Dr. Peeke is Senior Science Advisor to Elements Behavioral Health, the nation's most preeminent network of eating disorders and addiction centers. Her current research focuses on how addictive behaviors have subtly and often profoundly penetrated daily lifestyle habits. - See more at: tedxwallstreet.com/pamela-peek...
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[@blanckieification]

People are not addicted to drugs, alcohol...People are addicted to escaping reality.

[@juliarodrigues8085]

blanckieification this hit me. Thank you. So true.

[@averat84]

Opiates are physically additive. Alcohol is physically addictive. SSRIs, antipsychotics benzodiazepines, barbiturates, and hypnotics/z-drugs are also physically addictive. You can die from acute withdrawal if you've physically dependent on alcohol, barbs, benzos … Amphetamines aren't addictive physically. You don't get dope sick from missing a dose of amphetamines. The same for methamphetamine. In fact, they are the same drug. They both break down to the same metabolites, and the physiological effects are nearly the same.

[@Ikaros23]

people also escape trauma. If you have hard trauma, you dont even live in " reality" but in the past

[@KaylaSaysRawwr]

averat84 they are taking the drugs and addicted to them to escape reality. The above comment is accurate, your comment is only a detail or fact that supports the above comment. People don’t take drugs because they are happy and content with their life, they take them because they want to feel better and they keep taking them because it’s the only thing that makes them feel better and they keep taking them when it doesn’t make them feel better anymore because they are biologically addicted and detoxing from the drug would cause great distress in the persons reality so of course they don’t give up the drug because the discomfort of the reality of living without it becomes too painful to face so they die with the addiction. It is all escaping reality. The reality is overcoming addiction is uncomfortable and most people can’t face that discomfort

[@Ikaros23]

@@KaylaSaysRawwr reality is that the pain comes from the drug. not from reality. And it is impossible to escape reality in the long run

[@martin-krzywinski]

"You have a normal brain -- there's one left in the US and we use it a lot in these experiments..." is absolutely hilarious. She has a spectacularly sharp and cerebral sense of humor. Love it.

[@lilakitten164]

i know! why didnt the audience laugh out loud to that!!

[@Anthony-wr2sm]

Lila Kitten Because she made the joke to an American audience so it went over their head....

[@nandamaharjan2985]

Haha

[@tientruong2007]

I'd like to think not many jokes fly over me but I don't get it. I figured maybe she was talking to an audience outside of the US but it says wallstreet soooo

[@KateGrealy1]

Omg made me laugh

[@suedimurekezi7221]

"The real wealth is health." That hit me really hard.

[@wobblybobengland]

What are we as beings? We are not our nationalities, we are not our professions, we are not our financial struggles, we are not our social connections, we are stardust, without soil we are dead, we have to look after our human biome. Dr. Mike 23 1/2 hours is a good watch.

[@todd92371]

Amen to this. I'm surrounded by so many who strive for stuff and status. While they eat terribly and don't exercise. I would rather be poor with good health than rich with problems.

[@AmiRedStyle]

I always say to people that “Your health is your wealth” because of the side hustle that I’ve been doing. However, it is facts. 👍🏼🙏🏼👍🏼

[@zeeschelp]

macka b

[@aunsuman]

what a personality isnt it, she is like glowing and connecting and enjoying at the same time commanding and caring .. i love this ..

[@krenee8640]

This woman is fantastic. I listened to her for thirty seconds, and am assimilating her as a role model into my life outlook

[@DJK-cq2uy]

Are you sure that's a woman?

[@antoneckhart4010]

​@@DJK-cq2uynope.

[@jinxblaze]

i watch this twice a week every week, this talk is so much better than 99% ted talks that talk about improving personality through impossible ways. This is as real as it gets.

[@0000song0000]

Yeah, the other ones are just like "Imagine yourself healthier" or "Try harder". This one gives actual backup on science of how to change the behavior of your cells, casually.

[@joemars41]

I Lmao when you mentioned many Ted talks speak about self -improvement through impossible ways . Some are great and some leave you scratching you're head like , what?

[@majormajor7925]

You're addicted to this video

[@RaceySpacey]

Damn she just screams powerful. She is everything!

[@Ray2311us]

Ace Spa you’re praising the person and not the content? Thank you for cutting my time short watching this. Women...

[@semiophile]

@@Ray2311us You're very right, it was such a worthwhile talk, back up by science and bouyed up with wit and humour, wonderfully delivered and one of the most useful and practical Ted talks out there. The Cal Newport one's good too.

[@FitfamCoaching]

So true!

[@barrywhite7771]

Wow, it's all about perception with you people huh? Substance means nothing anymore.

[@teritellevik8627]

Totally! Love her

[@mollyclarkduffy]

I have been following Dr. Peeke since about 2006. I love her because she actually cares about women's health and she lives the lifestyle she advocates. I have seen her live and have met her in person (autographing my book). She's a caring person and she resonates with me. This Tedx Talk doesn't cover her research on menopause, but I have followed her advice since I was 35 or 36 and I'm all the more healthy for it. Her big a-ha for us in this talk is that we can change our genetics. I've changed mine.

[@sl4983]

how do you follow her?

[@AYe-ly2yo]

@Stork Legs I think she meant genetic expression.

[@antoneckhart4010]

​@@sl4983"her" where?

[@katherineelliott1794]

she could be explaining why the teletubbies are the biggest influence on society today and i would still be watching intently

[@darrenleavitt5322]

teletubbies are the man!

[@jchinckley]

Teletubbies are an evil death plague! xD

[@blessedhandsasmr7550]

flmao.. true

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

But parents are in charge of kids and what they see or don't see. I have two tv sets. Can barely remember the last time I used them. That's a half hour neither of you will ever get back, right? I found Mr. Rogers online. A whole set for 30.00 or so. When I'm with someone, i compromise. That's what i would play. Something educational and actually USEFUL. Kids don't have to be talked down to.

[@Artomedics]

i applauded alone in my room, that talk was so moving

[@JakeSimmer]

@Sebastian Tanner Me three, saw the comment before the end, ended clapping also... 'Everything is looking up, he was 93' LOL

[@wiolantsungazer7665]

I stood up at 8:48 and high fived myself/no joke xd / almost back to africa and felt the connection that we are all one family here on planet earth =)

[@juliegathman2923]

This is a very, very good TED talk. I love her quirky humor. Her content is stellar. We are addicted to everything!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@chancerobinson5112]

"The real wealth is health!" ...Ralph Waldo Emmerson: Self Reliance

[@chisspa777]

A beautiful book!

[@jesseselman9723]

Reading comments ... many wouldn't like her for a mom but i think that she'd make a hell of an aunt that always has your back. :)

[@Rstepa]

***** ... and some spare cocaine lying around somewhere.

[@PEACESEATINGDISORDERVLOG]

shes my fkkin angel man...i got my life back following this shit

[@cojocarubogdan9756]

PEACE'S LIFE RECOVERY 🐴🦄🐎

[@CassandraDarling]

hahahah what an awesome comment

[@britishentertainment7610]

An aunt to pound ;)

[@krystledyer5827]

I had a teacher in highschool who would make us stand for about 5mins every day. We would do a few stretches and then just talk to each other. Sometimes she did it more than once if the class seemed sleepier or anxious or what not

[@thewhooncrack]

This woman has my full respect.

[@thinktank8389]

Tommy Dixon it's a man,, us men are taking over the women's world now.

[@mogbaba]

All people have my full respect.

[@zain4019]

Think Tank You certainly don’t live up to your name.

[@barrywhite7771]

Thanks you added so much to the world with that comment, very significant!

[@littlelam3691]

@@barrywhite7771 yours really added some positivity 👌

[@Octaviamorris77]

You can’t just put your energy into athletics and just break addictive thinking if your stuck in trauma. I study Epigenetics and this style of teaching it is drastically different. Hey who knows it seems to inspire most people in the chat and that is a great thing.

[@heiltecn9ne]

Perhaps elaborate on your thoughts.

[@UltraLeetJ]

I think that there is way more to breaking addictive behaviors than just putting on athletics and healthy food choices.. if u did not get that from this vid.. there is a compehessions problem

[@FaithfulGardnerDNP]

This video literally made me stop and cry. And then rewatch and cry some more.

[@johnpaulsecond4626]

Now there is a real physician: one who conjoins the real wealth to health. Come physicians, let's try and get this happening in medicine for our generation and those to come. Well done Doctor Pamela. Nice job.

[@alienonion4636]

Having a soda and chips while watching this made it hit home that much harder,,, and the hit went to the gut. The lovely thing is knowing I can change it. Best part of this tedtalk is that I can change anything that makes me feel helpless into something that makes me feel empowered. Thanks.

[@csrb338]

Chips n soda still?

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

You can have a form of chips & soda still, even being healthy.... just make a healthy version of it... Make a healthy potato dish, plus have some sparkling water flavored with grape juice. Or maybe some roasted sweet potato fries.

[@PenelopeRyder]

I have had no processed sugar since 1st June and feel great the changes in my being and emotional state has been on the up.

[@FitfamCoaching]

Amazing!

[@Shadoufang]

Hahaha! She's like your drunk aunt that makes total, scientifically accurate sense! :'D

[@Doriesep6622]

If I had had a mom like that I'd had a completely different start.

[@ThomasDoubting5]

Yep

[@ltnuh8908]

Who's drunk aunt?

[@ashleygates1190]

I wonder if this is how my nieces describe me. Lord. Lol

[@TheMilwaukeeProtocol]

There is irony in this comment.

[@321man]

Whos listening to this in 2020? The longest plank is now 8 hours :')

[@ramatine]

Are you serious? That's incredible!

[@michaelsomero4820]

I heard that as longest plank [in age group]

[@AmericanPetowners]

R

[@hopegomes1819]

What's a plank?

[@cathleenrocco4804]

@Inna2012 they aren't stretches.

[@crisbrackett2067]

I was taken a back by her intro, but quickly figured out she's at the top of her game with very critical information and has confidence and strength in her delivery and I'm a woman who agrees with her.

[@tiawright7376]

Quitting what your addicted to can be very difficult alote more difficult than their making out.

[@c_farther5208]

I admire this woman's style, intelligence, and I learned more from this video than the last 12. My life is going to change.

[@matthewclomo5265]

How is your life going so far now?

[@Dalymovement]

That woman killed it! So much confidence. Very well done and such an important message delivered in fun way

[@etiennevivente1216]

One of , no, THE BEST TED TALK I'VE SEEN!!! Great content, great delivery by a compelling speaker!

[@maithiliradhakrishnan15]

What a classy speaker! She had control, pace, compassion, humour and that commanding presence that some really good doctors have. Thank you doctor. Ill switch to greens and cut out the bloody sugar altogether

[@GoCanucks2011]

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

[@anthonyrussell8624]

Dr. Peeke would make a great military drill instructor, awesome !

[@LibbyAnn026]

Well I just fell in love in 14mins. I’m about to devour all of her content.

[@v0792]

Filling the void with false fixes A life of false fixes is what addiction is. Epigenetics - every single thought you have and everything in your environment changes gene expression and it changes your destiny. You write your own life sentence. Be methylated. Physical activity, meditation, eating greens gives you methyl. Mind mouth and muscle The real wealth is health

[@artemistheory]

Why do I love her so much😂😂😂. "Oh doesn't that feel better, I'M SAVING YOUR LIFE!" This talk made my day

[@cjzumbado]

I so enjoy listening to you, Dr. Pam!

[@tanjao887]

I love this woman. Such power and humor!

[@candacedaily2137]

I’m an alcohol/food addict. It’s hard enough to make 2-3 healthy consumption choices in a day but it’s wise to remember every healthy choice counts. It all adds up over the years.

[@1percenters698]

Healthy fixes fills those voids. I agree with that quote. But to make sure someone like myself wants to continue feeling good when my mind gets agitated and the feeling of cold sludge next to my brain. I'm fully aware that nutrition and exercise play a huge role in maintaining a positive mental attitude and staying fit. But even when I'm staying healthy mentally and physically there's this chemical imbalance that railroads me into oblivion, literally knocks me off track again. I've researched what i can do to overcome this helpless feeling to overcome adversity but in order for me to absolutely stay on track I need that ineffective, paralytic feeling or genetic imbalance to be subtracted from within me and replaced with pure unadulterated willpower. I really try and psychologically pretend I'm 100% solid, but all of sudden I'm interrupted by a cacophony of intense pressure pulling me down when I'm full aware of knowing I need to keep moving and wanting to feel good with my day.

[@flowermoonmagic]

I LOVE the delivery of this. Dr Pamela Peeke adds a light heart to serious topic.

[@pastorpierreeade]

This and great example of how lighthearted humor makes every talk better. Great job!

[@ismailsdaissa6205]

This woman is the definition of charisma

[@auberjean6873]

A crucial talk from an intelligent woman with a commanding presence. Thank you Dr. Peeke.

[@amacvtt]

I have difficulty rewatching pretty much anything (e.g. movies, Ted Talks, etc) but this video in and of itself is addicting. Great information AND delivery. Thanks doc!

[@markaralvin7919]

Hello Amber

[@carmenpeters728]

A brilliant woman! Clear concise humourous. Thank you thank you dear doctor.

[@LONEWOLF..314-S-T-L]

32 MONTHS SOBER BY THE GRACE OF GOD.. Very timely message.. keep up the good fight.

[@tonysantistevan2272]

Thanks for sharing its possible.

[@suzanner8473]

Great delivery! :-) Was so blown away and inspired seeing the elderly woman and man at the end!! WOW! If they can do it, so can I!! :-)

[@stevethomas74]

Could that woman be anymore charismatic/funny?

[@DPJeffFeller]

Steve Thomas yes.

[@GaraSteinfeldMAEdMLMHC]

Steve Thomas no, she is amazing!!

[@Son0fHobs]

Isnt that botox? The lack of facial expression.

[@stasvpavlov]

Son0fHobs Does it matter?

[@crismeloearth]

I was going to point that out. These people's frontal lobe is clearly damaged.

[@jimsmith9853]

Fun Fact: After this Tedtalk she defeated Thor and destroyed Asgard!

[@Ngan.marianguyen]

Lool right??

[@Tapiboba]

what amazing presentation style she has! What a collected and great speaker. 13 minutes felt like 2 minutes, amazing speaker she is!

[@downbntout]

At last I've found the big 'it', the huge thing I've been missing for so long. I am so grateful.

[@NikkiCaswell]

I want to come out of my addictions. Thank you for this.

[@Blingaking]

+Nikki Caswell What-is has no bearing on what is coming unless you are continually regurgitating the story of what is. By thinking and speaking more of how you really want your life to be, you allow what you are currently living to be the jumping-off place for so much more. But if you speak predominantly of what-is, then you still jump off -but you jump off into more of the same. When you reach for the thought that feels better, the Universe is now responding differently to you because of that effort. And so, the things that follow you get better and better, too. So it gets easier to reach for the thought that feels better, because you are on ever-increasing, improving platforms that feel better.

[@duggydugg3937]

Nik I beat dr pepper..visualizing my increased heartrate / blood pressure from it .....sfsg 🤔

[@stanis8431]

5 years later, Did u beat your addictions ?

[@treyeide6079]

@Kanav Malik That's not something to joke about man.

[@cheddydoit0404]

Hope you are doing well and have much love in ur life

[@janerozhkova6530]

She can be talking about anything, I can listen to her the whole day she’s amazing

[@patrickkeleher8182]

An inspiring and an easy to learn from personality, woman, what a combo !

[@canastajs]

OMG. Just found this. I found her phenomenal. I loved her personality. And such great advice! I had come across The Peeke Method or something like that many years ago and just now found her here. I feel great. Thanks much Dr. Peeke. 😀

[@andrewjefferson545]

Absolutely fascinating and informative presentation, thank you ever so much Dr Pam Peeke. I have taken so much of this away for self improvement. Thank you again!!!

[@Loksog47]

She's absolutely brilliant! And has a killing sense of humor too! Win win! 😊

[@dorothyedwards7225]

So true! (and don't even know it or admit it.) Addictive behaviors and it doesn't have to be alcohol and drugs.

[@Rintesh-Roy]

Great speaker, great sense of humour!

[@Ranchcreekrecovery]

Very informative TED talk. Never realized that addiction to sugary substances can be just as severe as drug addiction. On the other hand, drug addiction comes with more acute and severe consequences, plus drugs don't really function as nourishment, so that's probably why the urgency to wean people off drugs makes more sense.

[@chrismoore7233]

Sugar definitely does not function as nourishment either though 😂 lmao

[@foodhope7313]

Nailed it. The real wealth is Health

[@margoqu]

Brilliant! Must watch for every single person!

[@mariaviliamu2498]

she is awesome! I loved this talk and the subtle sarcasm just made it funnier. thankyou for the education. I will work on my addictions!

[@AB-zq4fw]

I love her message. So wonderful!

[@a.p5079]

Incredibly motivating and such a charismatic woman.

[@dshshetty2880]

Wow, commanding voice and speech!!!

[@DraconaiMac]

Just excellent. Insightful, entertaining and direct to the core of the problem. Well done doctor.

[@Me-ec1qj]

I loved this, I honestly didn't want it to end haha she's so charismatic!

[@iamlunalane]

Our two year oldnis so incredible, fast, smart, funny and a lean machine. I had (have) no sweet tooth during pregnancy and ate soo well. This backs up my crazy making theories!

[@dilacaspare5399]

She is amazing! I can listen to her all day.

[@mauigio]

BRAVO!! Those that have never experienced substance abuse addiction, I hope that you never do. I think, in fact, I know, we are better at battling certain addictions than others. That tiny, and saturated fat imagery is something I wont ever forget seeing. Kudos to you Dr! As Obi Wan says in Trainspotting, "with Gods help, I ll conquer this terrible affliction." =) Peace, love passion, and kick ass!

[@christinafalla5762]

I liked the confidence on her eyes :)

[@ifnotnowthenwhen9063]

If only I could have her confidence..What an amazing individual

[@lorrainehutter6677]

I really enjoyed this. I am off flour, sugar, grains, added sweeteners of any kind for 111 days today and I feel like $2M.

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋 how are you doing?

[@PEACESEATINGDISORDERVLOG]

This video saved my life. I AM BEING CURED OF HEART DISEASE / chronic infections / nail & skin problems, digestive problems (they said there was no cure at doctors) and my chest pains are gone after only 3 months. SHARE THIS VIDEO. Thank you scientists...Dr Peeke...please if you know someone sick share this. It's HeLL.

[@trulydualcharts]

+PEACE'S EATING DISORDER VLOG "There is no known cure." I was told that once. It just means "We don't have a handle on the primary cause because it's outside the scope of western medicine." What has worked for you if you don't mind me asking?

[@Giantsbran1227]

+PEACE'S EATING DISORDER VLOG Please tell me what has helped you.

[@Cethical]

+Seeker I think it's sarcasm.

[@PanicAttackRecovery]

Good communicator and great talk on some important influences of health. Thank you.

[@BritColumbia]

I love this woman! Her delivery is great.

[@karmabhutia1770]

Thank you for the very informative talk. What a classy LADY and great sense of humour. I absolutely enjoyed and loved it!👏👏👏

[@ExploitMage]

the ''changing gene expression'' being affected as well by MEDITATION is fucking amazingly true though, im glad she said that. She does bring up some potentially very helpful shit in this video for some peeps

[@Animusapertus]

This was great, very in your face approach, really had me listening

[@yvonnedrysdale9190]

She is amazing and what a fabulous and entertaining, articulate and informed speaker!

[@portdicksondrive8972]

Her character personality really my type of leader that I am looking for. straight forward and not easily sway by external factors.

[@manelcastro4260]

What a great speaker! One of the best ted talks ive seen

[@mobk9774]

Dr Pam Peeke. Where have you been all my life? I'd go epigentic for you. Thank you for a wonderful and powerful talk. Message delivered.

[@clubedoscachorreiros7420]

Amazing stuff. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful message!

[@hwlindeque]

This is one of the best presentation I have ever heard and watched. Thank you dr Peeke

[@darrenr49]

I disagree with her sexist premise hat men are turned either on or off in their brain. But I love how direct she is and gets straight to the point of improving our lifestyle

[@PEACESEATINGDISORDERVLOG]

she wasnt meaning sexually, she was talking about primitive drive. women dont relax when we get home, men typically do if their work is done, thats all.

[@sallycombest8052]

@@PEACESEATINGDISORDERVLOG "A man will work from sun to sun, but a woman's work is never done."

[@LiborTinka]

yeah that was an oversimplification - male and female brains are virtually identical - it's mostly social roles that define the differences men can be just as complicated and emotional, it's just not always that desirable in society

[@j.m.3414]

@@PEACESEATINGDISORDERVLOG And you don't find that to be sexist? Just because your dad may come home and relax on a chair drinking his beer while watching the game doesn't mean the typical man does. Just like my brothers wife who has 50 pairs of shoes doesn't personify a typical women. I know plenty of men who have more shoes than their wife.

[@dlupone]

Wonderful. Straight to the point, positive and talking about the how. I think she would make a great mum!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello how are you doing?

[@burantoriikyaroru5330]

What a brilliant doctor. Thank you for your work.

[@onlygreatworks9889]

No competent clue why she has only 2mil views ... just purely life changing.

[@ntandokazibaxana7367]

This was an amazing talk!!!! So insightful and hilarious at the same time.

[@Kathyaaybeauty]

Love this! Wish I had tuned in years ago!

[@Minplosion1]

Watching a documentary on sugar & corn syrup in our society changed my life. I didn’t think I could ever be without sugar, but I feel so much better now.

[@mattwatts1629]

I love this woman! One of the best Ted Talks ever!

[@aswithinsowithout]

What a great talk! Love her! ❤️

[@sandaglad]

Pam Peeke should be a standup comic. Hilarious, dry zingers. Loved her talk.

[@omarhanyyoussry]

that was brilliant, im a fan of this lady, wanna see more of her work and know more about all what she said

[@LMKTinyForest]

Great talk. I has learned so much. The real wealth is health. Let's go for it!

[@kayairola706]

Love her and this speech!! The best!

[@DearProfessorRF]

Hahaha. I love her dry humor. Excellent lecture!

[@karenJoyLangleycatchathought]

simple, straightforward and full of humour ...the best way to take on board complex ideas :)

[@sahiba9951]

She is gorgeous!! Shes a very powerful character from a videogame.