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The Lesson: Have you ever texted someone and within a day of not getting a reply, your brain has you spinning out? This video explains how your brain has a negativity bias which is meant to keep you safe, but can also create a fictional narrative that can sabotage a relationship—especially in that silence between text messages.
In this Good Talk by Dr. Tracey Marks, you’ll learn how to shut off the story machine so you can use practical strategies for building connection with others, instead of falling back on self-focused rumination.
Notable Excerpt: “Because of our brain’s evolutionary wiring, our neuron-networks default to problem solving and threat anticipation. It’s trying to keep you safe by predicting things before they happen. But here’s the problem: it creates narratives even when nothing is happening… It assigns motives to other people based on your past relationship failures. It replays your greatest hits of rejection.”
The Host: Dr. Tracey Marks is a psychiatrist with over 20 years of experience. She empowers people to take control of their mental health by understanding the mind-brain connection and how it is key to building resilience. She explores mental practices that influence your brain—and the neuroscience behind these practices, showing you how to optimize your brain for a fulfilling life.
The YouTube channel: Dr. Marks has 2.3 million subscribers on her YouTube channel where viewers can find playlists featuring videos about depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, willpower, sleep, and self esteem.
Books by Dr. Marks: Why Am I So Anxious?: Powerful Tools for Recognizing Anxiety and Restoring Your Peace – AND – Master Your Sleep: Proven Methods Simplified
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