Monkey Brain - our inner child and how to control it

Our monkey brain is the part of our brain that is impulsive and powerful, hijacking us when we are tired or stressed.

Ever regretted shouting at someone? Ever gorged yourself on food and then regretted it?

In this episode I explore why this happens, the links to our past experiences and our neuroanatomy.

Links:

Anatomy of the brain: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/anatomy-of-the-brain

Dopamine and impulsivity: https://www.jneurosci.org/content/30/26/8888

Schizophrenia and the amygdala: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-74771-w

Calming the monkey mind: https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/the-empowerment-diary/201709/calming-the-monkey-mind

Prof Steve Peters work on this subject of the chimp or monkey brain: https://chimpmanagement.com/books-by-professor-steve-peters/the-chimp-paradox/

THE HEALTH FIX: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Health-Fix-Transform-Your-Weeks/dp/1914239296

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