This seems like one of the more important episodes I’ve released since the podcast started back in 2018. My guest Dr Janine Oliver is a clinical psychologist who has expertise in social media, reality TV, and critical thinking. In this episode we discuss her research, its implications and practical ways to take care of your amazingly resilient brain. Janine is a Cognitive Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who, in addition to working with clients in her Philadelphia area practice, offers professional presentations and specialized consulting regarding her research. She is also the author of the book The Anxiety Cure: Practical DRUG-FREE Ways to RE-WIRE Your Brain.In this episode, Janine discusses:Her background and what inspired her researchWhat critical thinking isMirror neuronsThe impact of regular social media and reality TV exposureNeuroplasticityCultural impactReal world examples of the impactAges effected Stages of brain developmentPractical solutionsDopamine and human connectionBoredom(And then wendy pretends she knows what she’s talking about re: consciousness!)Janine’s website________BECOME YOUR OWN SHAMAN Introductory Online Course Visit Wendy’s website to learn more about the the Harmonic Egg®  “Gifts and Tools to Explore and Celebrate the Unseen Worlds” - The Lucid Path BoutiqueLucid Cafe episodes by topic  Listen to Lucid Cafe on YouTube 

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