Dr Sajid Shah
14 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -Welcome to my Podcast, your reliable source for all things holistic fitness and flourishing.
Our mission: to educate and entertain, blending creative storytelling with science-backed insights. We dive into holistic health topics - both Mental and Physical health- delivering practical, transformative wisdom.
For deeper exploration, visit our website at https://www.drsajid.com/, where you can access our courses and knowledge database. Let's journey together towards flourishing, one episode at a time.
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Join Plato for Muscle & Mental Growth
July 21, 2023 22:56 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MBStep into Plato's modern-day Gymnasium . A podcast that uncovers the dynamic interplay of hormones, genetics, and resistance exercise as we delve into the philosophy of fitness. Recasting ancient wisdom into the bustling, sweat-filled environment of a contemporary gym, we invite you to join us on a fascinating journey, merging the cutting-edge insights of exercise science with the enduring wisdom of one of humanity's greatest thinkers. In each episode, we metaphorically resurrect the philos...
The Two Shades of Pain: The Good and Bad Anxiety
June 16, 2023 20:09 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBWelcome to another episode of our enlightening podcast, titled "The Two Shades of Pain." This episode delves deep into the dual nature of pain, examining it as a complex and multifaceted experience that has the power to shape our lives in profound ways. We explore the dark side of pain, highlighting the destructive force of anxiety and worry. These distressing feelings can weigh us down, clouding our minds with negative thoughts and feelings that can rob us of peace and joy. We discuss the...
Unleash Your Inner Joy: Delving into the Pleasure Pathways of the Mind
April 27, 2023 08:55 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBThis video explore the different areas of the brain involved in our pleasures and happiness. Understating our brain leads to better behaviors and judgments, prerequisites for happiness in life.
The source of our happiness: Brain's structures of pleasure
April 27, 2023 08:55 - 9 minutes - 8.78 MBThis video explore the different areas of the brain involved in our pleasures and happiness. Understating our brain leads to better behaviors and judgments, prerequisites for happiness in life.
Evolution of Pleasure
March 19, 2023 20:37 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBIn this video we trace the evolution of pleasure. This video is part of our upcoming course "The neuroscience of Happiness". Please visit https://www.actoptimally.com
Pleasure Revealed: Unveiling the Evolutionary Secrets of Bliss
March 19, 2023 20:37 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBIn this video we trace the evolution of pleasure. This video is part of our upcoming course "The neuroscience of Happiness". Please visit https://www.actoptimally.com
Wired for Sensations: Exploring Pleasure and Pain through the Lens of Neuroscience
March 17, 2023 11:45 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBIn this video , we trace the roots of our feelings. This video is part of our course , "The Neuroscience of happiness". In the course, we challenge traditional approach to happiness in the light of neuroscience. It is our attempt to guide people through science and lessen the influence of so called gurus and woo-woo science.
Pleasure and Pain
March 17, 2023 11:45 - 9 minutes - 8.38 MBIn this video , we trace the roots of our feelings. This video is part of our course , "The Neuroscience of happiness". In the course, we challenge traditional approach to happiness in the light of neuroscience. It is our attempt to guide people through science and lessen the influence of so called gurus and woo-woo science.
The origins of our behavior
October 20, 2022 00:15 - 6 minutes - 5.67 MBThis is the story of the evolution of the brain. This is the intro video of our upcoming courses "Brain and Human Behavior" & " The Happy Brain: The science of happiness". Please visit https://www.actoptimally.com/ at the end of Nov 2022. The site is under development Please leave your feedback so we can improve on our mistakes.
Cracking the Code: Revealing the Intriguing Story Behind Our Behavior
October 20, 2022 00:15 - 8 minutes - 7.82 MBWelcome to a journey unlike any other - a voyage across time and biology, exploring the remarkable evolution of the brain. This fascinating odyssey reveals how the brain, an organ as enigmatic as the cosmos, evolved from humble beginnings in primitive sea creatures to the unparalleled powerhouse within our skulls today. From neurons to intricate circuits, and from primitive senses to complex cognition, prepare to embark on a grand adventure unraveling the story of the brain and nervous syst...
Stories for Eliminating Anxieties
November 10, 2021 16:40 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBThe stories we tell ourselves, creates the life we live.
The Terrorist and the Good Life
October 21, 2021 18:10 - 5 minutes - 5.49 MBAre we motivated by rewards or threats?
Why most Diets fail?
July 18, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBHealth and beauty is a powerful drive, guiding and affecting our emotions. However, we find ourselves lost in complicated theories and protocols to achieve that end. The truth is common sense and nature provides a better answer to this riddle. In this...
Stoicism and Corona virus anxiety
June 22, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBFear of poverty remains one of the worst anxieties. We struggle to run away from the miseries of poverty. My nightmare came when the lockdown was announced. My new business was shut down and with it my worries hit the roof. To deal with the pressure and...