How to Change Your Life for Good - Expert Neuroscientist Brian Pennie (#116)
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Brian Pennie shares his journey from a 15-year heroin addiction to becoming a neuroscientist and speaker. He explains how childhood trauma, particularly an unmedicated surgery as an infant, played a role in his struggles with anxiety and addiction. Through deep self-awareness, acceptance, and resilience, he was able to break free from his addiction and dedicate his life to studying neuroscience and helping others. 🎁 Special thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this episode! #AD Get 10% off your first month: betterhelp.com/sinead 00:00:20 - Growing Up in a Tough NeighboUrhood 00:01:37 - First Encounter with Drugs 00:02:22 - Falling into Addiction 00:03:56 - Living as a Functional Addict 00:10:38 - The Deception of Addiction 00:12:40 - The Power of Acceptance 00:14:01 - Realisation and Acceptance 00:16:59 - Previous Attempts to Change 00:17:52 - The Turning Point 00:19:02 - Finding a New Direction 00:20:28 - Discovering Spirituality 00:21:48 - The Power of Belief and Support 00:23:02 - Journey into Neuroscience 00:24:29 - Overcoming Challenges and Building Resilience 00:24:51 - Changing the System 00:30:00 - The Power of Breathwork 00:32:42 - The Need for Meditation and Breathwork in Schools 00:37:23 - Understanding and Regulating Emotions 00:37:58 - The Importance of Action and Practice 00:45:03 - The Power of Self-Talk 00:45:44 - Understanding Self-Talk and Inner Critic 00:47:09 - Challenging Negative Self-Talk and Limiting Beliefs 00:49:20 - Overcoming Fear and Embracing Imperfection 00:55:00 - The Impact of Mindfulness and Meditation 00:55:48 - Different Approaches to Mindfulness and Meditation 00:56:34 - The Role of Trauma in Meditation Practice 00:59:50 - The Power of Mindfulness and Breath work 01:00:57 - Finding Inner Peace Through Meditation 01:01:01 - Returning to Spirituality and Mindfulness 01:02:05 - Future Projects and Where to Find Brian Links & Resources Mentioned • “The Body Keeps the Score” by Bessel van der Kolk (mentioned at [00:02:52]) – A book explaining how trauma affects the body and mind. Fit, Healthy & Happy Podcast Welcome to the Fit, Healthy and Happy Podcast hosted by Josh and Kyle from Colossus... Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify ✨ JOIN THE BRAVE MEDITATION HUB! Ready to dive deeper? Use code “MEDITATE” for 20% off. Visit The Brave Meditation Hub Connect with Sinead & explore all resources: The Brave Way Resources Listen to the Sinead Says Podcast for insights on emotions, mental health, & personal growth. More from Sinead: Finding Yourself 21 Day Meditation Course How I Dealt With Anxiety (FREE Ebook) Relationships Ebook Monday Musings Weekly Email Follow: Sinead Says Podcast on Instagram Sinead Hegarty on Instagram Produced by Dreamers Media Pty Ltd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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