Neuroscientist On How To Achieve A Calm State & Rewire An Anxious Brain | Nolan Williams
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In today’s episode we’re digging into the real cause for depression and exploring how psychedelics and magnetic transcranial magnetic stimulation are helping to solve this problem?
If anxiety and depression have become one of your biggest roadblocks and challenges stay tuned, this conversation is aimed at helping you find ways to rewire your brain and get back to chasing fulfillment.
This episode revolves around the intricate relationship between the brain and mental health, emphasizing the effects of life experiences, habits, and early life events on the brain's functioning. The in-depth exploration covered novel treatment approaches and the profound importance of personal experiences, mindfulness, and the concept of self in shaping mental health. This was a deep-dive into the complex world of mental health, bridging the gap between brain science, life experiences, evolving treatments, and the transformative power of mindfulness.
Nolan Williams is a neuroscientist that intertwines expert insights on cause and treatment of depression with a focus on preventive mental health approaches, brain-stimulation methods and the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs. Nolan draws the bridge between neurology and psychology.
NOLAN WILLIAMS QUOTES:
“Depression is now one of the four leading risk factors for having a heart attack.”
“You can have physical things that happen in the heart from things that happen in the brain.”
“I’m a very agnostic tool builder. I really don’t care what the social perception of the tool is, [...] if it’s safe for the patient, and it’s acceptable for the patient, and it’s something I would suggest to my mother, brother, or spouse, and the risk benefit is right, then we’ll look at it.”
“Depression is comorbid with almost everything, and it makes everything it touches worse.”
“For a fair amount of people, the mind and self are totally fused, and I think that’s where a lot of the problems are.”
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A lot of that on different channels. Including wanting money for an orphanage.
Sorry, thought it was broken, ...didn't realize you're screening posts...
i don't want to bother him Tom
Please add timestamps in the description!!
This was my first thought when I saw this video. I wonder if they choose not to include timestamps so that listeners must listen to more of the video and interact longer with their content in order to find the part of the discussion that interests them.
I just run out of time and move on.
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You are free to do it yourself
@@tuna9919 that would mean they’d have to watch the whole video, which is what time stamps save people from doing. Some people just want to jump to relevant parts they’re particularly interested in, and not waste time watching the entire video
0:32: 💡 Depression is caused by the disruption of brain regions involved in control and perceptions of control, but transcranial magnetic stimulation can help restore control and improve symptoms.
14:00: 💡 The conversation discusses the potential of using AI and brainwave patterns to control brain states and improve mental health.
28:03: 🧠 There is a complex relationship between the brain, heart, and gut in the context of depression, and understanding this connection is still in early stages of research.
41:24: 🧠 Psychiatry 3.0 focuses on a circuit-based understanding of mental illness, incorporating psychotherapy, psychopharmacology, and neurology.
55:54: 🧠 The discussion explores the effects of ketamine, opiate blockers, and SSRIs on depression and the role of brain circuitry in treatment.
1:10:08: 💊 Psychedelics, such as MDMA and psilocybin, show promise in treating depression, particularly treatment-resistant depression, but further research is needed.
1:25:11: 🧠 Psychedelics like ibogaine have shown potential in treating addiction and depression, but their use is limited due to cardiac risks and the intensity of the experience.
1:54:11: 🧠 The use of ibogaine as a treatment for depression and addiction is a complex and promising area of research.
2:09:07: 🧠 The speaker discusses the relationship between addiction, brain function, and the use of substances like psychedelics and marijuana.
2:23:15: 🧠 The discussion explores the relationship between the mind, self, and brain, and how brain stimulation and mindfulness practices can help individuals distance themselves from their thoughts and be present in the moment.
2:37:12: 🧠 The discussion explores the nature of the mind, self, and consciousness, with a focus on the role of the brain and the potential impact of meditation and psychedelics.
2:51:18: 🧠 The speaker discusses the potential of brain stimulation and its impact on behavior and mental health.
Thank you. I'm still not sure why Tom isn't timestamping his podcasts. It's hard to commit to a 2.5 hour podcast - so much easier to skip to relevant segments.
Thank you
The part on the magnetic 🧲 depression aspect got me, I used to have headaches, pain, could never ground correctly... After I started grounding it got so much better. You feel full of life, like I can conquer the world before you're just tired like what's wrong with me.
Thank u thank u thank u
Thank you 💕
TOM IS BACK AND HE HAS BEEN FUCKING KILLING IT WITH THESE LONG ASS EPISODES.
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I had severe anadonia for about 4 months after having a mental breakdown with my job. It impacted my sleep and I had insomnia that got worse by the day... my condition got worse even more cause lack of sleep is frustrating and you feel like going crazy, it felt like my spirit was dead inside. I felt absolutely nothing. No emotions, no anger, no sadness, no happiness no purpose....nothing!
I was just numb with no feeling at all. It's the worst experience a human being can have...u wish you can just die already. My cure to this horrible condition was daily natural sunlight exposure, cardiovascular exercise like long walks/hikes or running, jumping into cold sea/cold showers, breathing exercises, cleaning my room and doing as much as you can....just staying active was the key. That's the purpose coming back. The sunlight/cold/cardio/breathing naturally increases the dopamine and serotonin levels and that wakes up the spirit again.
Mother nature is the cure for depression.
Cold shower a day keeps the doctor away.
Individualism is a recipe for depression. The cure is community and social connection. Other things help too.
@@AkshayKumar-ue1fp Being around people can often be the disease, not the cure! Most people are crazy and neurotic and don't even realise it. The OP's comment about being in nature is far more effective than being around people.
I’m Trinitarian neither the pain of the individual nor the unity of oneness answere both our need for individual affirmation or corporate fitting in. Neither is ultimate. It’s not a balance between dialectical absolutes.
Anhedonia is indeed one of the worst conditions you can experience.
And the evil thing is that the very antidepressants cause it in a lot of people (something that is supposed to be the cure).
So be careful...
I love this channel because the intellectual minds feel like we are getting a masterclass
I come from a traumatic childhood rife with physical, sexual and mental abuse. Struggled my whole life with depression off and on. Ketamine changed my life. I will swear by the healing power of psychedelics til my dying day.
How did you get your hands on the ketamine? Did your regular doctor prescribe it? Thanks
Amazing discussion. Tom - really interested to hear about the diet changes that got you that ~70% reduction in anxiety. You may have already covered this elsewhere (i've been digesting as much of your content as I can). thank you for everything you and your team do!
He does keto and intermittent fasting and monitors his glucose levels with a cgm but he is use to it now - he knows what to eat to keep his glucose from spiking
Hey, I loooooove your interviews; I keep coming back to them. When listening we are so absorbed and the frequent use of the F-word is still considered unprofessional and offensive in so many parts of the world. We're used to hearing it in movies and entertainment, but this is a classroom and we come here to feed. It jerks us off when our concentration is so high on the content. Please consider toning down on expletives; we would really appreciate it. A very humble request.
The two of you made my day! We think about all your questions to him and we hear such an investigator has thought about them as well, amazing!!!
Thank you, Tom, for researching and inviting brilliant scientists like this, thank you and , keep it going!!!
The pre frontal cortex is both a gift and a curse! As is the Amygdala. When you combine the two it really gets complicated.
Typically, we witness certain stocks rise this time of year, but due to the recession and economic situation, that's unlikely now. I'm holding a lot of stocks hoping for profits this month, but I'm uncertain whether to keep holding or sell-off. Since Q2 2022, I've been experiencing losses, and the outlook for investors in 2023 doesn't seem promising.
With the market expected to plummet further, I suggest conducting critical analysis on the companies you're holding and their future projections.
Consider seeking guidance from an investment adviser to restructure your portfolio and offset underperforming assets. This strategy has been effective for me, reducing stress, anxiety, and saving time.
@@ragabkamel_ I've been thinking about getting an advisor, as this market is challenging for retail investors like us. Do advisors actually make a significant impact on a portfolio, or would I be better off managing it on my own? 🤔
@@ThenjiweSiyabonga Unless your intention is to buy and hold stocks for a decade, which seems reasonable to me, I've been closely investing with an adviser for the past 2 years. So far, I've achieved over $560k in net gains, and I'm not worried about what lies ahead in 2023 because I know I'm in good hands.
@@ragabkamel_ That's really impressive! I'd love to get some information about your CFP. I'm planning to make some financial changes this year.
@@Danielucas17 My advisor is Eric Thomas Witt. He's a genius when it comes to portfolio diversity. You can easily find him by searching his name on Google to verify his credentials. He has extensive financial market experience.
Nolan was absolutely fascinating! How can anyone be so intelligent? Loved it. 🙂
Hey! I'm glad you enjoyed the conversation with Nolan!
I'm curious what did you find most interesting about this conversation?
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So, Tom himself (or a manager) replies to you, but you don't replay back again? 🤦
What about him? th-cam.com/video/xhcLsJjy-gc/w-d-xo.html
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Great talk, great guest. Thank you!
Fascinating conversation! Thank you for sharing Tom!!!👑🏆💯👍🏽
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This conversation is amazing! I learned so much. I had not heard of this scientist before. He is so good at explaining these concepts! Thank you!
I'm going organic and play some good piano even those patterns go there own way sometimes into happiness of spontaneity.i have cptsd I'm 56yrs I'm not giving up
Great contribution to the global community
37:30 I truly believe you can overcome anything by pursuing goodness, knowledge, self-control, perseverance, brotherly kindness, and love.
An enlightening and thought-provoking episode delving into the fascinating connection between the brain and mental health. Amazing episode! 💪🏻🧠
Light does indeed touch the brain by way of the pineal gland. Piezoelectric crystals exist within the pineal gland and depending upon the pressure on the cavity, the colors it emits definitely changes.
Ever hear someone say "Why are you so blue?" Or "He's red-hot with rage!" Or "I'm feeling a little green around the gills?
One could argue that they are metaphors. I'd like to suggest this is lost knowledge that has existed for so long, it's merely legend.
Might be interesting to check for studies on the pineal gland folks.
Thanks for clarifying the part about weed, because I was like 🤔 “hold up, I’ve been listening to Tom and Lisa for A LONG time and he’s always been saying the trade off is NOT worth it for weed” I was a frequent user, quit, and that interesting little fact you found out, is what made me and my husband start smoking again 🤭😳
I love your content, thank you for still making great videos and having interesting diversified topics and guests! 🙏🏼
Dude, Tom, at 36:40 it was like you were a puppet with my words coming out of your mouth. Anxiety has debilitated me, too, at times, but you described it perfectly. I've only experienced what you have (no anxiety and feeling limitless) on MDMA. But of course, that's not a long term solution. I'd love to try the stimulation therapy, too.
Not a long term solution- I agree
What about the Physicals symptoms?? Those can suppresse the ability to tackle positivity......
My grandmother had takotsubo syndrome. She was part of a nation wide study.
Depression makes me immobile-I think that is why it contributes to heart attack; you don’t take care of yourself physically when you are down. You also lose human connections and if you are single, you don’t date-self isolate. People are often medication resistant also, they are not that effective in many patients.
I get the same way. When I'm feeling good, I feel like i am unstoppable. But when I feel bad, It's hard to get going somedays.
Same here buddy, it used to cripple me in the past.
I like micro naps. Recall and process your trauma in your mind and reframe it. Then, take a short nap, and when you sleep, your brain will process this shift.
You know if you have an orgasm it takes care of that problem right? All the headache goes away. Try it sometime instead of napping 😴
you two are 2 smarties Love the discussion that’s complex but brings it down to our level
Thank you!
I am of the opinion that neurofeedback, biofeedback, HRV Biofeedback, HEG biofeedback and other similar techniques such as tDCS, positive mood induction techniques, photobiomodulation, 10/40 hertz and the like are some of the most successful therapy techniques for persons dealing with mental illness, cognitive decline, and etc. Using pre and post QEEG, HRV measurements, and other measuring techniques are imperative interventions. Considering the extreme global emergency in mental health, and the healthcare funding crisis, I think these are cost effective techniques that should be implemented. Soon, it will be considered malpractice not to use some of these techniques in conjunction with talk and medication interventions.
I feel like you’re talking about something that already exist. Called bio feedback and brain training? My daughter did this for anxiety and PTSD and it worked tremendously. Basically we trained her brain to create a new neural pathways to calm her brain and then it stayed that way. The way it was explained to me was that they knew the ideal alpha, theater, Delta wave length for the ideal, focused brain… And they sent the frequencies to her brain to create that. We did this versus medication and her anxiety was so bad she was getting aggressive and physically abusive to her siblings so even though it was sort of crazy to try… It worked. And it was not that crazy expensive. They also told me that many top athletes use this to get top focus.
Would that be a Neurofeedback? Is Neurofeedback better than TSM?
1:45:04 one of my friends had an experience with DMT, after his experience he said he re-lived all the times he was mean & hurtful to people through a 3rd lens, he was insistent on apologizing to me in regards to how he had treated me in the past, it was humbling to see how it had changed him on a positive note.
What a fascinating topic 😁
Wonderful conversation
Hey Tom! You reference changes in your diet helping with anxiety by up to 70%. Do you have another episode where you go more in depth on that topic? I would love to learn more.
I say keep it simple. Eat more veggies!
Regarding the memory retention ~2:30:00 I would love to see/hear an interview with Dr Justin Sung, he speaks to how the brain dismisses not relevant information and how to create one’s own schema and to then attach new information… a recent video “Rapid Learning for Professionals Workshop”
Being depressed feels terrible in the heart, so it is no surprise that depression increases risk of heart attack, and visa versa.
This is a fantastic talk.
Among the comments are those of folks who've healed themselves that are truly inspiring. One other truly inspiring pod was Mikhaila Peterson's "carnivore stories" which had about 4 guests who had healed via carnivorism. Unfortunately, that episode has been taken down, I don't know why. It was #69 Carnivore Anecdotes
2 of the 4 interviewed were bipolar, and suffered from depression. One, Kelly Hogan was very obese.
When you listen to them speak now, not only are they lucid & upbeat, but they seem, for lack of a better way to put it, clear. They're both on yt; Kelly Hogan, Emily Penton
Your attention to detail is truly remarkable, Tom! 🔍🎧 #AttentionToDetail #RemarkableSkills
At 1:30, when Tom asks, "Really, how?" It's like he's never heard of WWII lol We are still "benefiting" today from a lot of German "medical" research.
This was very interesting. The part about abigail drug trip realy shocked me, becouse i had very similar expirience to that, but i did not use abigail. I had a trip thrue my past but it was still from 1st person view. It realy messed me up, it took me few month to get over and understand stuff. Now, I do understand that trip changed my life and view on world.
I'm only 17 mins in so far... This is very interesting but Im hoping there's some talk about things we can do ourselves everyday. Im sure I can't afford any of this stimulation therapy he's talking about.
Yes more than weightlifting. Because moving the body and involving different parts and connecting opposite sides of the body will stimulate the brain in different ways, how you feel the body in space, mobility, stability - all of this.
I love assumptions, stated as fact, so convincing /s
Ibogaine should be called Ebenezer. Although the Ebenezer Scrooge in the movies always has strong emotion attached to the review of the events. Great conversation - thank you! I just wish that these mentioned therapies soon become available to people. For some people, every day counts. 💖
You’re doing great Tom 👍🏼
Hey Tom, i would like you to go through the philosophy of Homoeopathic system of medicine. You woul figure out the synchronicities between mind body, their animation. How we can induce the difference in the system. How everything is connected.
In order to get rid of anxious mind is to confront what makes you anxious. One time, before I started boxing. I am going to be honest, I lost a street-fight, and it really fucked with me mentally. I was anxious on everything and anything. I just simply could not calm down. Since I started boxing, that has gone away by about 80%. I need to face an opponent that beats my ass again and honestly I think that I would lose all my anxiousness, my anxiousness came from the fear of loss. It is what it is, but if you dont face it head on, I promise you. You will never get rid of it. It's up to you to determine what makes you anxious. You deep down know what caused it, because you know when it started. I personally just told myself that im being a bitch and it actually fixed it.
people that are anxious need there confidence restored, and to perfect it. You must build and destroy your confidence again and go through repetitions of this until you are not anxious anymore. Not afraid to face your fears. Anxiousness is a form of fear for whatever reason the individual has. You cannot forget the build part, otherwise the human psyche will always be anxious and afraid of that situation. People need to learn that you win some and you lose some, people with anxious minds always think they will lose.
This is fascinating, I couldn't do CBT, all I saw was professional gaslighting and motivational BS from it.
I wish someone could take my panic attacks and depression away
When you feel safe, it goes away. You ever tried just being away from people to relax? It helps.
@@genie-us518I agree! All the chaos in our world today is insane. Seems everyone is in a mad rush today. I find nature or just spending time alone to be helpful. I will say I'm an introvert so I thrive on time alone.
only you can , At last a life - is a great book
GO TOM! Sativa Relieva! Lolol
I agree with other comment. Please timestamps! People have limited free time and focus! Not everyone is a wealthy and can leisurely listen to a 2-3 hour TH-cam video. We have to work, take care of kids etc.
Recession is most likely the result of an external factor. For the first time in decades, the United States is losing its clout as a federal reserve currency. They don't have any more economies to use to control inflation, and less money is being spent on stock and oil trading than in the past. They all lend support to the idea that a new multilateral world order is in the works.
Keep this in the back of your mind. There are good days and bad days. It's a zero-sum game, but keep this advice in mind: spend wisely, invest wisely, and diversify your holdings so that when one performs poorly, the others do as well. This can be accomplished by hiring a knowledgeable specialist whose platform provides a wide range of investment options. By doing so, you leave little room for regrets and may even gain more.
@@natashamirian1974 Nobody knows anything; You need to create your own process, manage risk, and stick to the plan, through thick or thin, While also continuously learning from mistakes and improving.
Well I invest with a top trader Investor Ashton Edwards you might have heard of him.. I can correctly say he's the best top trader in the world, an investment advisor as his diversification skills are great, I say this because i see that in his results as my portfolio grows by averages of 25% to 35% on a weekly basis, unlike i can say for my IRA which has just been trudging along. my portfolio just mirrors what he place and not just on some particular industries of my choosing. He gave me that financial freedom I needed
@@natashamirian1974 Given the unsettling news I've been seeing about the market, I've been exploring the possibility of working with an advisor. Can you share who's been helping you navigate this challenging environment?
I trained my brain at a young age to be resilient.
Alcohol removes my filter and says I CAN dance on the tables and bar😳😳😂😂😎
I think it is possible to have momentary free will. It is however beyond difficult and rare to experience.
The amount of times the dude said "ya know" was astronomical 😅 It was very informative though so it's not too bad
I think it is validating to his interviewee.
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The opposite of freedom is slavery.
Articles 18, 19, 24 and 30 of the UN General Declaration on Human Rights, among others, are.
19. Freedom of expression. We all have the right to think what we want, to say what we think and to share our opinions with other people.
30. "No one can take away your human rights."!
How do the UN articles work in practice, what do you think?
They don't, is torturing you on the daily, having CIA agents snitch to congressional members about their governments abuse into people losing their jobs constitute to you human rights? Have you ever experienced frequency weapons on you? I promise you your definitions of torture will take a totally new perspective you'll want to ****all of them from the pure pain just remembering it... You can't forget pain like that you relieve it every time you recall it, your brain doesn't allow you to forget it triggers it as if it happening again when it isn't. It's worse than childbirth. This numbs all your senses and attacks your very sense of even able to produce a thought struggling to breathe. There's no anesthesia for that. It's shocking shocks. The CIA and UN needs to be dismantled we are past illegal consequences at this point, imagine targeting an entire population? It's our government doing this. You know that's execu...tion right under treason? Don't tell me about UN human rights again.
2:34:00 kuji
Please interview Roxanne Meadows
Has anyone tried Impact Theory University?
Also, inquire whether he has
Scotland Sharing 🥃📡🥃
First comment here and im wondering why im here first watching this video ...... Hope im the only one that needs some rewiring
You do not live in a simulation, your digital twin does.
Interesting. “My mind” “I can tell my mind” “I can observe my thoughts” Observe: That I that tells their mind something. The I that has a mind.
7/26/23 11pm It's like this.....do you want to be too stupid to care (weed, mdma, meth etc...) Or, do you want to be smart enough to understand (psychedelics?)
48:00
Does self = soul?
Next time, when you invite him, ask if he has any idea if clever minds can go together with niceness???
It’s like watching a negative movie makes you feel like sh.t
Watching Rush Hour makes you feel happy
Ahduuuh 🤪
Do you want to live together?
time stamps pls
No joke. Sex on weed is amazing!!
even better on LSD! especially if you're feeling anxious!
Doesn't it stick to your ass, though?
Ketamin with meth and GHB much better 😊
@Kikwatz 😮fuck bro. Not trying to make it my last orgasm.
Little bit hard to understand 😢
10mgs of Psilocybin IS NOT a heroic dose. That threshhold starts at the 5- 7 GRAM range. .10mg - .25mg is a microdose.
my guy looks and sounds like he's out of Limitless :)
Here just plug this ai into your brain, it will cure your depression...oh thank you Dr, I feel great now, but I have this need to go work for little pay until I fall over dead lol.
Slight drawback of ibogaine is the side effect - it can kill you.
TMS + meditation = immortal?
I took ibogaine for my heroin addiction and nearly died.
Love the intelligence but the " you know" part was to much for my brain
Guy sounds like homie off bobs burgers 😂
I do not understand the title of this TH-cam episode because it's not really the title or the focus... And its giving me anxiety. Who wants to sit through 2 and 1/2 hours? To listen to someone you've already listened to to try to find the bit you want
❤️💖❤️🙏💖❤️💖
I would say certain clinical death NDEs with veridical experiences is the best indication that we are more than current biology.
Grace vanderwaal
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Still want to understand why we only use 5-10% of our brain. Where the heck is the rest? Is it like the dark matter that’s also aprox 90% of our fractal universe. Oh, maybe that’s a different channel entirely lol
I'm a natural sadness inductor. Ask my exes.
Tom....Your lack of psychedelic experiences just about halves Your understanding of these topics and so does it hinders the full exploration of depth that these tipics have to offer. Quit restricting Your self. Go have a Ayahuasca or Psylocibin retreat. There is nothing to fear.
Does he know he says "you know?" with every 3-4 words?
Hit like if you see Roger Federer with beard in the thumbnail
Can you please
Listen and allow the guest to speak..,
You interrupt and tend speak as though you know as much or more. I have unscripted now. Do you ever watch yourself afterwards. I guess it’s just your personality. You are intelligent yet maybe…?
Again, all this tech talk about depression and no talk about the underlying cause. It serves the intellectuals but not the people who are depressed. The intellectual blindness is more often harmful to the truly depressed.
It highlights the failure of the 'positive mental dominance' model.
Timestamps dude