Part 1: Inside the Brain Series-The Prefrontal Cortex: Focus, Decisions- Episode 173

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This episode introduces the prefrontal cortex and its critical role in focus and decision-making.

Send us Fan Mail We’re launching a brand new series on The Neuro Collective Podcast called INSIDE THE BRAIN, and we’re starting with one of the most essential regions for everyday life — the prefrontal cortex. This is the part of your brain responsible for focus, decision-making, emotional regulation, planning, and becoming who you want to be. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, scattered, or stuck in that frustrating space of knowing what to do but not doing it, this episode will help you...

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Hosts: Dr. Michael Bagnell, May Bagnell

Topics covered

• prefrontal cortex
• focus
• decision-making
• emotional regulation
• planning
• brain function

Keywords

• prefrontal cortex
• focus
• decisions
• emotional regulation
• planning
• brain

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