Ep. 77: Do We Have Free Will? w/ Dr. Laura Beavin-Yates
Description
In Today’s Episode: Do We Have Free Will?
Join us as we talk with Dr. Laura Beavin-Yates, cognitive psychologist and behavioral neuroscientist, who breaks down how brain states, history, emotions, and unconscious processes shape the decisions we think we're making on purpose.
Key Takeaways from Today’s Episode:
How behavioral neuroscience explains the “default settings” your brain uses to make decisions.
Why emotions happen before feelings — and why most people misunderstand the difference.
How psychological safety, trauma, family history, and stress shape behavior without your awareness.
Questions We Answer in This Episode:
Do humans actually have free will, or does the brain decide before we do?
How do our past experiences affect the choices we make today?
What should consumers know about wellness products, marketing claims, and scientific data?
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