Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity: How to Rewire Your Brain with Dr. Shauna Shapiro

In this episode of The Luke Coutinho Show, join me in welcoming the esteemed Dr. Shauna Shapiro, a best-selling author, professor, clinical psychologist, and an internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion.

Tune in to gain valuable insights on:

Role of Mindfulness: Integrating mindfulness into daily life to support behavioral changes
Principle of Neuroplasticity: How repeated thoughts, emotions, and behaviors shape the brain
Creating New Neural Pathways: Mindful practices to move away from old, negative thoughts towards healthier ones
Three Key Elements of Self-Compassion: Recognizing your pain, self-kindness, and extending compassion to others’ struggles
Ways to Deal with Stress: Regulating the nervous system, Polyvagal Theory, glimmers, and more

And much more…

Chapters:

00:00 - Dr. Shauna’s journey from surgery to mindfulness
04:56 - Mindfulness and behavioral change
09:26 - The WHY power: Setting intention
15:04 - Neuroplasticity: Rewiring your beliefs
19:48 - Dr. Shauna’s daily self-love rituals
24:06 - Loving-kindness meditation and practices
26:10 - Approach to patient care and self-love
30:44 - Mindful use of social media
35:23 - Dr. Shauna’s morning routine
37:49 - Practices for coping with stress