Upgrade Your Brain’s Hardware with Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola (FULL EPISODE)

About this episode

Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola discusses brain function, the effects of exercise and stress, and how to rewire the brain for better habits and happiness.

Neuroscientist and author of ‘Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life’, Nicole Vignola is joining Dr Alex on this week's episode. In part 1, Nicole breaks down exactly how the brain works, the shocking impact exercise can have and the long-term effects of stress on the brain.  In part 2, she explains how possible it is to rewire your brain and build healthy habits.  In part 3, Nicole Vignola offers tips on the benefits of boredom and how to start feeling happier every single day.  Order Alex’s latest book Am I Normal? - out now! Order Happy Habits - out now!  Follow the podcast on Instagram @thestompcast Get the new, pocket guide version of The Mind Manual now Download Mettle : the mental fitness app for men Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Dr Alex George

Guest: Nicole Vignola

Topics covered

• neuroscience
• brain health
• exercise
• stress
• rewiring habits
• mental fitness
• happiness

Keywords

• neuroscience
• brain
• exercise
• stress
• rewire
• habits
• boredom
• happiness
• mental fitness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acast, Mettle

Books & works: Rewire: Your Neurotoolkit for Everyday Life, Am I Normal?, Happy Habits

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