24: The Placebo Effect & Brain Chemistry Hacks with Carl Dietz (Part 1)

25/02/2025 39 min Episodio 24
24: The Placebo Effect & Brain Chemistry Hacks with Carl Dietz (Part 1)

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Can you really heal your mind and body without medication? In this episode of Shift Talking, I sit down with Carl Dietz, co-founder of Nubellum, to dive into the placebo effect, brain chemistry, and how our minds can trigger real physiological healing—without pharmaceuticals.Carl shares fascinating insights into how the brain naturally produces neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, why some medications work primarily due to belief, and what New Bellum is doing to revolutionize self-directed healing.This is Part 1 of our conversation—stay tuned for Part 2, where we break down their innovative new app and how it aims to help users hack their own biology for better mental health.00:00 The Quest for Homeostasis in Mental Health04:40 Introducing Nubellum: A New Approach to Healing16:58 The Placebo Effect: Unlocking the Brain's Healing Power27:24 The Role of Gut Health in Mental Well-being36:02 The Journey to Unconscious Competence in HealingTakeawaysYour brain is always seeking homeostasis where everything is balanced just right.Nubellum aims to develop tools that help people control their physiology through consciousness.The placebo effect demonstrates the brain's natural healing response.The journey to healing involves moving from conscious incompetence to unconscious competence.Gut health plays a crucial role in mental well-being and overall health.Self-care practices can be as effective as pharmaceuticals in managing mental health.The brain is capable of generating its own healing responses without external drugs.Take Action:Learn More about NubellumBook a PREP CallBecome a STEADY FriendJoin The Parental SHIFT WaitlistGet in Touch: Follow Davina on social media for more resources, tips, and insights into emotional literacy and personal growth:TikTok: @asteadyspaceInstagram & Threads: @asteadyspace | @your_steady_space | @shifttalkingwithdavinaYoutube: @shifttalkingwithdavinaVisit www.asteadyspace.com for more information about coaching services and programs.Join the Community: Ready to take the next step in your emotional growth journey? Join the Steady Space community for exclusive content, monthly Q&As, and tools to help you stay steady and get your shift together.

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