How your brain creates movement and why it's interesting.We learn about the movement control centre of the brain, how it is a leading indicator for brain and cognitive health in general and how to optimise it.Important topics

How does the motor cortex work exactly

How to improve reflexes

Repair damage and rewire brain circuits

How alcohol and cannabis affect the brain

If you like understanding yourself or you want to become a pro athlete or musician the episode is a great place to geek out.

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Growth Mindset podSam Webster Harris explores the psychology of happiness, satisfaction, purpose, and growth through the lens of self-improvement.Success and happiness is a state of mind unique to ourselves and is our responsibility to create.

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Chapters00:00 Why the motor cortex makes you cool02:25 How the Motor Cortex was discovered04:09 The areas and functions of the motor cortex07:02 Mentality and Physicaly Link08:45 Motor Function Impairment and Physical Rehab11:36 Why you might be a bit Uncoordinated13:54 Developmental Variation and mindset14:52 How alcohol and Marijuana impact brain Health and Coordination17:38 Reflexes and professional training20:41 Why 10,000 hours makes sense22:06 Reactions that don't require your brain24:33 How physical movement affects mental thought26:43 Wrap upLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices