In this episode, Janet Sandberg welcomes Stu Morris, a passionate advocate for neuroplasticity and cognitive health.

Stu opens up about the pivotal moments in his life, including the impact of his grandmother's dementia, the loss of his father, and his own struggles with physical and emotional pain. He recounts how these experiences fueled his passion for helping others through the science of neuroplasticity and how he found strength in focusing on others rather than himself.

Stu offers insights into the power of changing one's mindset, building empowering habits, and the importance of laughter and joy in overcoming life's challenges.

Chapters:

(00:00 ) Welcomes Stu Morris

(02:36 ) Stu's nana was diagnosed with dementia when he was 10 years old

(10:00 ) Your brain shaped your values

(15:10 ) The two ways you build habits are highly emotional states

(17:55 ) Stop fighting your habits

(23:15 ) Sometimes it's more of a "have to" than a "want to" type of change

(24:29 ) What did you do to get past that pain

(28:59 ) Your brain is selfish

(31:19 ) Every day is a good day when you learn something

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