Neuroplasticity, brain rewiring, and accelerated learning through behavioral strategies and neurological therapies like Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS), involving neuromodulators and their impact on cognitive and motor skills, and treatment for conditions like tinnitus, stroke, depression, and PTSD.
About this podcast
Dive deep into the fascinating world of neuroplasticity with Dr. Michael Kilgard, a leading expert and professor of neuroscience at the University of Texas at Dallas. In this insightful episode, join Andrew Huberman as they unravel the mechanisms behind how our brains can change and adapt throughout life. Discover the crucial roles of alertness, focused effort, post-learning reflection, and sleep in inducing neuroplasticity, and understand how key neuromodulators like dopamine, acetylcholine, serotonin, and norepinephrine facilitate this process. Dr. Kilgard shares actionable behavioral strategies for optimizing brain rewiring and explores advanced therapeutic interventions, including Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS), for treating a range of neurological disorders such as tinnitus, stroke, depression, and PTSD. Whether you're looking to enhance cognitive abilities, improve motor skills, or gain a deeper understanding of modern brain science, this discussion offers invaluable insights for rewiring your brain at any age.
podcaster host & Guests
Andrew Huberman
neuroscientist podcaster
Dr. Michael Kilgard
neuroscientist researcher
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