This woman is the real deal. She's brilliant and has such a desire to help teens and families better understand the brain in order to protect lives and see people flourish. Her teaching and expertise is a gift to the world!
If you are depressed you are living in the past If you are anxious you were living in the future If you are at peace you are living in the present -------------------- Love it ! ---------------
Healing the nervous system involves facing old trauma and grief and learning to heal it. We need to face our pasts in new ways. Peter Levine's trauma books and somatic tracking can help you feel the repressed emotions that cause chronic pain and illness, process and release them - healing the past rather than running from it. I pushed down my past for decades and tried to run from it, which is part of why I had CFS/ME and chronic pain, and became addicted to benzo (sleeping pills). Only when I spent time facing and embracing my past and the person I was who went through with love and compassion it did I heal.
I did the same kind of brain rewiring Kristen did, (over a span of thirty plus years) without knowing a thing about brain chemistry or spirituality even. I was psychologically oriented and interested in focusing deep down within to grow healthier emotionally, psychologically and physically, which I did. It is amazing how the rewiring works. When I heard about neuroplasticity, I knew in an instant that was what I had done, unknowingly. I am pleased to hear her discuss it, but disappointed in the small number of views.
@A G I was psychologically oriented and interested in focusing deep down within to grow healthier emotionally, psychologically and physically, which I did by not ignoring the discomfort my feelings and emotions presented. Instead learning what I could from them, being as humble as I could. I am writing my memoirs and it will explain everything....
your right when I was a child I intuiativly knew this because i lived in the present and heard all my thoughts but as i got older i learned wrong things like how to push down negative feelings instead of dealing with them with my consious mind and moving on
When you realise how powerful your thoughts are, why would you think negative thoughts ever again,If you connect those thoughts with heartfelt love emotions, your thoughts become so much more powerful
@@Samantha-sk5uz some thoughts you don't, but you can reduce those with conscious thoughts and challenging intrusive thoughts... it's not exactly easy and it's not likely you'll stop having negative thoughts, but they have less strength and power and become less frequent... my opinion is more like - knowing how powerful thoughts are wrt to neuroplasticity, and that often because neural pathways becoming strengthened due to negative experiences or anxiety is not our fault and it isn't conscious (it's our lizard and mammalian brain that triggers the cascade into anxiety disorder to protect us - even if it doesn't feel like that) - it's important to remember this and be compassionate towards ourselves. Also to understand that consistent negative thoughts & self-talk are because strong neural pathways related to anxiety becomes what our brain defaults to because it sees it as more important, not because those thoughts are necessarily accurate and realistic - so noticing negative thoughts and actively challenging them and reframing your mindset about why they've been triggered is very important when they pop up, so while they're not directly controllable and can't be fully eliminated (they can, after all, be important survival mechanisms), you can gain more control of how you respond to them and they don't necessarily have to cascade, if that makes sense?
The brain possesses plasticity, but it is not plastic. Rather, plasticity refers to the brain's malleability, which is defined as being "easily influenced, trained, or controlled." Neuro refers to neurons, the nerve cells that are the building blocks of the brain and nervous system. Thus, neuroplasticity allows nerve cells to change or adjust. Neuroplasticity (also known as brain plasticity) is the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience.
Years ago I went through a very difficult bout with depression and I was put on an anti-depressant, which did get me out of it, but I wish I would've been taught meditation skills and learned how to strengthen my brain, rather than medicating my brain. Suffice it to say, I struggled off an on for years following and I believe now that it all could've been avoided. The knowledge she imparts here should be the frontline of mental health treatment, rather than using medications and the standard practiced CBT. Our society is failing with treating mental health issues and this is the reason why.
I feel your passion in your powerful and educational presentation. I am also passionate in studying energy work, and it brings me great joy to teach others what I have learned over the years. It is especially interesting when science begins to catch up to what many indigenous hove known for centuries. While I knew about how our thoughts and beliefs affect the neural pathways in our brains (and I have some video footage related to this as well) I now have a deeper appreciation in understanding how the chemicals of our sympathetic nervous system affects both the dendrites and dendritic spines...very interesting. Thanks again.
I'm thoroughly enjoying this. I read a book with a similar topic, and it was truly captivating. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling
Does anybody know if there's an article or anything related to the studies on nutrition she talks about? I'm particularly interested in the exact research she talks about 🤔
Kristen /can your methods also improve the moto neuro parts of the brain as with the moto neuro disorders would very much appreciate alternative points of view to help thankyou"
“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present." Lao Tzu
"Be present"--what a pointless half-truth. What if there is NOTHING MEANINGFUL IN YOUR LIFE worth being present FOR? THAT is the problem. People are madly trying to distract themselves from the meaninglessness of their lives. The problem is a society that cuts people off from meaningful community, meaningful intellectual engagement, etc. There's no point in being "present" in a meaningless present. No "happy image" to visualize; nothing to be grateful for.
I disagree. There is ALWAYS something to be grateful for, and the more you practice gratitude the easier it becomes. You don't need something meaningful or really anything at all in order to choose to be in the present moment. It is a choice, and one that should not necessarily be tied to circumstances or expectations. For example I had somewhat of a rough evening today and got to a point where I felt overcome with emotion while taking a shower, so I cried. I purposely let myself cry so I could get those emotions out, and then I shifted my focus towards gratitude. I chose to be grateful in that moment for the clean clear water upon my skin having remembered a time when I was in another country where the water ran brown from the faucets. I made a conscious decision to choose gratitude to shift my mind, and then to be present within that moment to appreciate the simplicity of a warm shower. You see, there are things all around us to be grateful for, and life is not at all meaningless if only you choose to find meaning in even the simple things.
The fact that you were able to type this, and articulate your thoughts. Is also one of the things you should be grateful for ( some people even struggle with this). Let's start with that
Great talk, but your dress was just so distracting. It looks like you're wearing an unflattering slip. Sorry, but maybe check with others before you go on stage to give a talk ?
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This woman is the real deal. She's brilliant and has such a desire to help teens and families better understand the brain in order to protect lives and see people flourish. Her teaching and expertise is a gift to the world!
If you are depressed you are living in the past
If you are anxious you were living in the future
If you are at peace you are living in the present
-------------------- Love it ! ---------------
Healing the nervous system involves facing old trauma and grief and learning to heal it. We need to face our pasts in new ways. Peter Levine's trauma books and somatic tracking can help you feel the repressed emotions that cause chronic pain and illness, process and release them - healing the past rather than running from it. I pushed down my past for decades and tried to run from it, which is part of why I had CFS/ME and chronic pain, and became addicted to benzo (sleeping pills). Only when I spent time facing and embracing my past and the person I was who went through with love and compassion it did I heal.
Psilocybin changed my life so much for the better that I'm now working my way towards researching it in my education.
I did the same kind of brain rewiring Kristen did, (over a span of thirty plus years) without knowing a thing about brain chemistry or spirituality even. I was psychologically oriented and interested in focusing deep down within to grow healthier emotionally, psychologically and physically, which I did. It is amazing how the rewiring works. When I heard about neuroplasticity, I knew in an instant that was what I had done, unknowingly. I am pleased to hear her discuss it, but disappointed in the small number of views.
@A G I was psychologically oriented and interested in focusing deep down within to grow healthier emotionally, psychologically and physically, which I did by not ignoring the discomfort my feelings and emotions presented. Instead learning what I could from them, being as humble as I could. I am writing my memoirs and it will explain everything....
@A G Well lets sit then.....tell me about the opposite thing you did.
@A G I wrote a reply to you but it isn't here now. Did you see my longish reply? before it disappeared?
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your right when I was a child I intuiativly knew this because i lived in the present and heard all my thoughts but as i got older i learned wrong things like how to push down negative feelings instead of dealing with them with my consious mind and moving on
What a woman! the pace, the peace, the real strength, the love! thank you💖
You are brilliant.....and I'm blessed to call you a friend. Pebs & I are thinking of you daily......love, Bryan
Excellent! I firmly believe in the theory of people that upset you are great teachers! I apply this theory to many other categories to move along!
The opening to this talk has done wonderful things for me. I try to remind myself of that all the time. THANK YOU!!!
Such a sweet and relaxing voice and 20 mins of good knowledge
I'm just looking at the biceps~ I still to watch the video though. Love this concept! Hope I can nail my practice now~
When you realise how powerful your thoughts are, why would you think negative thoughts ever again,If you connect those thoughts with heartfelt love emotions, your thoughts become so much more powerful
thoughts are spontaneous you have no control over them.
@@Samantha-sk5uz some thoughts you don't, but you can reduce those with conscious thoughts and challenging intrusive thoughts... it's not exactly easy and it's not likely you'll stop having negative thoughts, but they have less strength and power and become less frequent... my opinion is more like - knowing how powerful thoughts are wrt to neuroplasticity, and that often because neural pathways becoming strengthened due to negative experiences or anxiety is not our fault and it isn't conscious (it's our lizard and mammalian brain that triggers the cascade into anxiety disorder to protect us - even if it doesn't feel like that) - it's important to remember this and be compassionate towards ourselves. Also to understand that consistent negative thoughts & self-talk are because strong neural pathways related to anxiety becomes what our brain defaults to because it sees it as more important, not because those thoughts are necessarily accurate and realistic - so noticing negative thoughts and actively challenging them and reframing your mindset about why they've been triggered is very important when they pop up, so while they're not directly controllable and can't be fully eliminated (they can, after all, be important survival mechanisms), you can gain more control of how you respond to them and they don't necessarily have to cascade, if that makes sense?
IM SO ENLIGHTENED OMG. Thank you!!!!
Everything you do -
Everything you encounter -
Everything you experience -
------- is changing your brain --------
The brain possesses plasticity, but it is not plastic. Rather, plasticity refers to the brain's malleability, which is defined as being "easily influenced, trained, or controlled."
Neuro refers to neurons, the nerve cells that are the building blocks of the brain and nervous system. Thus, neuroplasticity allows nerve cells to change or adjust.
Neuroplasticity (also known as brain plasticity) is the brain's ability to change and adapt as a result of experience.
Such sweet voice and talk so valuable, thank you ♡
I wish I could go back and know this earlier in life
Be Here Now. ;-)
It’s not too late :)
That's OK.. atleast you know now...
one of the best Ted talks I ever saw excellent
Years ago I went through a very difficult bout with depression and I was put on an anti-depressant, which did get me out of it, but I wish I would've been taught meditation skills and learned how to strengthen my brain, rather than medicating my brain. Suffice it to say, I struggled off an on for years following and I believe now that it all could've been avoided. The knowledge she imparts here should be the frontline of mental health treatment, rather than using medications and the standard practiced CBT. Our society is failing with treating mental health issues and this is the reason why.
Immense knowledge given in just 20 mins, Thank you
Very helpful presentation. Thank you.
Awesome talk, very educational and informative.
Thank you so much for that i learned so much from 🙏
I feel your passion in your powerful and educational presentation. I am also passionate in studying energy work, and it brings me great joy to teach others what I have learned over the years. It is especially interesting when science begins to catch up to what many indigenous hove known for centuries. While I knew about how our thoughts and beliefs affect the neural pathways in our brains (and I have some video footage related to this as well) I now have a deeper appreciation in understanding how the chemicals of our sympathetic nervous system affects both the dendrites and dendritic spines...very interesting. Thanks again.
Your intelligent comment lead me to give a rapid look at you RUclips channel and I loved it. Later I'll take a closer look. Kisses from Brazil.
Fabulous talk...thank you..
Thank you for your clarity!!! What an awesome presentation.
Love this topic. Very informative and valuable talk! Can be of great benefit to all.
Taking a moment to also compliment her toned arms! \m/
Awesome presentation!
Thank you for sharing !!
Thanks
Taught those words to my yoga students..
Excellent.
I'm thoroughly enjoying this. I read a book with a similar topic, and it was truly captivating. "Unlocking the Brain's Full Potential" by Alexander Sterling
beautiful.
Outstanding!
Excellent Kristen 💕
what a muscles!
I can relate..,
Pretty Cool
7:06 Quick neuron anatomy review.
Does anybody know if there's an article or anything related to the studies on nutrition she talks about? I'm particularly interested in the exact research she talks about 🤔
Kristen /can your methods also improve the moto neuro parts of the brain as with the moto neuro disorders would very much appreciate alternative points of view to help thankyou"
homework.... but this is awesome
I hope someone sees this... i cannot find the quote 'depression lives in the past' by Lao Tzu. anybody?
Hi! Look up “if you are depressed, you are living in the past” by Lao Tzu. I hope that helps!! ❤️
@@kristenmeisenheimer9403 i did that and cannot find it anywhere...
Copy and paste this into Google.
“If you are depressed, you’re living in the past” Lao Tzu
@@theorganizingmentors4721 I have a solution:
“if you are depressed, you are living in the past” - Kristen Meisenheimer.
“If you are depressed you are living in the past. If you are anxious you are living in the future. If you are at peace you are living in the present." Lao Tzu
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she has the best legs, and she looks so fit.
"Be present"--what a pointless half-truth. What if there is NOTHING MEANINGFUL IN YOUR LIFE worth being present FOR? THAT is the problem. People are madly trying to distract themselves from the meaninglessness of their lives. The problem is a society that cuts people off from meaningful community, meaningful intellectual engagement, etc. There's no point in being "present" in a meaningless present. No "happy image" to visualize; nothing to be grateful for.
I disagree. There is ALWAYS something to be grateful for, and the more you practice gratitude the easier it becomes. You don't need something meaningful or really anything at all in order to choose to be in the present moment. It is a choice, and one that should not necessarily be tied to circumstances or expectations. For example I had somewhat of a rough evening today and got to a point where I felt overcome with emotion while taking a shower, so I cried. I purposely let myself cry so I could get those emotions out, and then I shifted my focus towards gratitude. I chose to be grateful in that moment for the clean clear water upon my skin having remembered a time when I was in another country where the water ran brown from the faucets.
I made a conscious decision to choose gratitude to shift my mind, and then to be present within that moment to appreciate the simplicity of a warm shower. You see, there are things all around us to be grateful for, and life is not at all meaningless if only you choose to find meaning in even the simple things.
be grateful of your phone clothes, house, food you eat, family, life, trees.. find something to be grateful for. They're all around you
The fact that you were able to type this, and articulate your thoughts. Is also one of the things you should be grateful for ( some people even struggle with this). Let's start with that
I'm sorry for me as a Dyslexic person. I think you talk too much, and I get lost
Great talk, but your dress was just so distracting. It looks like you're wearing an unflattering slip. Sorry, but maybe check with others before you go on stage to give a talk ?
If you applied what was being delivered in your own grey matter....you would be enlightened and less superficial. Try it.
Rubbish! She looks fantastic!
Great info
Maybe if you paid more attention to the talk it would be worth while her dress was elegant enough and not exposing anything