There are many ways you can send a signal to the body that says, “I am safe, right now” — including slow, rhythmic breathing, soothing touch, and the vibrations of music. In this episode, psychiatrist and neuroscientist Dr. Rabin shares the science behind his Apollo wearable, which emits silent, soothing vibrations that speak to your nervous system.

You can find Dr. Rabin’s Apollo wearable at https://apolloneuro.com/

In this episode we cover:0:04:45 – Autonomic Nervous System0:11:41 – Culture vs Evolution0:14:29 – Endorphins0:19:50 – Serotonin0:21:57 – Epinephrine and Cortisol0:22:49 – Nitric Oxide0:26:02 – Fight or Flight0:30:09 – Cortisol0:31:45 – Information Overload0:34:54 – Mindfulness0:36:34 – Focusing our Attention0:38:46 – Trauma & Addiction0:47:45 – Trauma & Epigenetics0:55:37 – Phobias0:58:28 – Questioning Our Thoughts1:02:33 – Soothing Touch1:05:19 – Breathwork1:08:12 – Locus of Control1:10:52 – Nonjudgmental Listening1:12:55 – Loneliness1:14:45 – Hedonic Treadmill1:15:44 – Wearable Technologies1:17:31 – Apollo Wearable1:18:26 – Intention and Attention1:22:44 – Biofeedback1:25:31 – Heart Rate Variability1:27:52 – SSRI's1:34:14 – Music1:42:26 – Collective Consciousness1:43:51 – Collective Adaptation

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