Effort-Based Rewards: The Key to Brain Resilience - Dr. Lambert 107 audio

About this episode

Dr. Kelly Lambert discusses the impact of effort-based activities on brain health and mental well-being.

If you want to support on ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ we'd appreciate it. If you have any questions or want to submit a story email ⁠questions@workshoptherapypodcast.com⁠ Tamara’s Professional Magazine - ⁠https://mslbd.org/what-we-do/rethinking-behavior/rethinking-behavior.html⁠ Dr. Kelly Lambert, a behavioral neuroscience expert, shares insights on how effort-based activities and lifestyle choices can significantly impact brain health and mental well-being. We explore the science behind neuroplasticity, the importance of engaging in challenging and meaningful activities, and practical ways to incorporate these principles into everyday life. Books Recommended By Dr Lambert Lifting Depression - https://amzn.to/42RC6ga The Lab Rat Chronicles - https://amzn.to/4tUAbT1 Well Grounded: The Neurobiology of Rational Decisions - https://amzn.to/4umye2G Still Me by Rebecca Chopp - https://amzn.to/4usChKR Shop Class as Soulcraft - https://amzn.to/4duo0Yg Books We Recommend Crucial Conversations ⁠https://amzn.to/4kS5Bow⁠ Atomic Habits By James Clear ⁠https://amzn.to/4fO0O5F⁠ Essentialism By Greg McKeown - ⁠https://amzn.to/3Whd7PD⁠ Effortless By Greg McKeown- ⁠https://amzn.to/4djdHmC⁠ Punished By…

People in this episode

Host: Andrew

Guest: Dr. Kelly Lambert

Topics covered

• brain resilience
• effort-based rewards
• neuroplasticity
• mental well-being
• behavioral neuroscience
• lifestyle choices

Keywords

• brain health
• effort-based activities
• neuroplasticity
• mental well-being
• behavioral neuroscience

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon, Tamara’s Professional Magazine

Books & works: Lifting Depression, The Lab Rat Chronicles, Well Grounded: The Neurobiology of Rational Decisions, Still Me by Rebecca Chopp, Shop Class as Soulcraft, Crucial Conversations, Atomic Habits, Essentialism, Effortless, Punished By Rewards

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