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Published Jul 26, 2021

Inflammation: This ONE RISK FACTOR Is Killing 60% Of People! | Shawn Stevenson & Lewis Howes

Lewis Howes and Shawn Stevenson dive into the harmful effects of chronic inflammation on health, exploring its root causes, the crucial role of nutrition and sleep, and the powerful connection between mind and body in influencing overall well-being.
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  • Emotional Chemistry

    explains how our emotions and thoughts chemically influence our bodies. He describes how positive thoughts can release neurotransmitters like oxytocin and dopamine, while negative thoughts can trigger stress hormones like cortisol 1. adds that our thoughts shape our feelings, which in turn create our physical state 2.

    We can think external, we can think beyond our current circumstances and change our biology. But if our biology is in a tough place, it's harder to keep trying to do that.

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    Impact of Fear

    Fear has a profound impact on health, often exacerbated by media manipulation. Shawn highlights that anxiety and fear-related disorders are significant risk factors for death, second only to obesity 3. He discusses how media outlets amplify fear to keep viewers engaged, which can lead to lasting mood disturbances and increased anxiety 4.

    People were instructed to watch just 15 minutes of the news... they ended up having increased levels of anxiety and mood disturbances.

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    Cultural Influences

    Cultural contexts significantly shape our health beliefs and behaviors. Shawn shares how role models like Ozzy Smith influenced his approach to strength training and resilience 5. Lewis and Shawn discuss how our beliefs about identity and self-worth can affect our brain and overall health 6.

    The number one driving force of the human psyche is to stay congruent with the ideas that we carry about who we are.

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    Mind-Brain Connection

    The mind and brain have distinct yet interconnected roles. Shawn explains that while the brain is often seen as the control center, it is actually the mind that governs the brain 7. He also discusses how the mind extends beyond the brain, influencing various parts of the body, including the gut and heart 8.

    Your mind is bigger than just your brain. We tend to think that because everything is kind of up here, but our mind is in our toe as well, and our mind is just in our gut.

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