About this episode

This episode explores how to protect and enhance brain resilience through everyday choices and the impact of modern technology.

Your brain is remarkably resilient—but modern life doesn’t always make protecting it easy. In Brain Defenders, neurologist David Perlmutter explains how the brain’s immune cells can either preserve cognitive health or contribute to decline—and how everyday choices can influence that balance. Then, in Rewired, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Carl Marci explores what smartphones, social media, and nonstop stimulation are doing to our attention, relationships, and emotional well-being. 🎁 Save 20% on a Next Big Idea Club membership when you use code PODCAST at nextbigideaclub.com ✉️ Get big ideas in your inbox with our daily newsletter. Subscribe at bookoftheday.nextbigideaclub.com Sponsored By: Shopify — Nothing stands between your idea and a real business. So go make it one. Start your free trial at shopify.com/daily FODZYME — Finally, you can enjoy your favorite foods without the pain. Go to icaneatagain.com/daily for 30% off your first order. Quince — Make your summer wardrobe easier. Go to quince.com/nbid for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

People in this episode

Guests: David Perlmutter, Carl Marci

Topics covered

• brain resilience
• cognitive health
• mental well-being
• impact of technology
• everyday choices

Keywords

• resilient brain
• cognitive health
• neurology
• mental health
• technology impact

Sponsors

Shopify, FODZYME, Quince

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Organizations: Next Big Idea Club

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