Exploring the Emotional Drivers of Alzheimer's and Dementia with Heather McKean

08/07/2024 19 min Temporada 1 Episodio 54

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In this episode of The Mind Change Podcast's Emotional Drivers series, Heather McKean explores the emotional factors behind dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, noting a significant 200% increase in dementia cases since 1990. She explains Alzheimer’s as the most prevalent type of dementia, originating from Alois Alzheimer's discoveries in his patient, Auguste Deter. Heather discusses how emotional dissociation and the urge to suppress painful memories contribute to these conditions, with recent research linking Alzheimer’s to metabolic issues like "type 3 diabetes." Dive in! Discover how addressing these emotional roots could potentially prevent and even reverse Alzheimer’s.📚 Get Heather’s book - “Mind Change: Changing The World One Mind At A Time”🎓 Courses🌄 Retreats📅 Weekend Workshops📚 Book Club Facilitator Guides📝 More resources at https://www.mindchange.com/podcastMentioned resources:Mind Change “Diabetes: The Hidden Emotions We Never Knew”:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDJC9zUdylE Get in touch with Heather McKean: Web: https://www.mindchange.com/our-story Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindchange/?hl=en Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/MindChange Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindchange Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mind-change-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy