Ep 131: 7 1/2 Lessons on the Brain

In this episode of Regulated & Relational, Ginger and Julie explore key concepts from 7½ Lessons About the Brain by neuroscientist Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett. Drawing from Barrett's research, they examine how many of her findings align with attachment-focused and trauma-informed principles, particularly in understanding how the brain manages energy, uses past experiences to predict future outcomes, develops through relationships, and continually adapts to its environment. While some of Barrett's conclusions challenge traditional views of brain development, emotion, and regulation, her work offers thought-provoking perspectives that invite listeners to reconsider how the brain truly functions. Content referenced in the podcast: “Nobel medicine prize goes to 3 scientists for shining light on brain activity” - AP News https://tinyurl.com/54bayecc Where to find Dr. Feldman Barrett’s books 7½ Lessons About the Brain: https://a.co/d/0541FTXE (Amazon) https://tinyurl.com/44fy56e6 (Bookshop.org) How Emotions Are Made: https://a.co/d/01YlL2qm (Amazon) https://tinyurl.com/7ejhrype (Bookshop.org) …or your local bookstore partnerwithatn.attachtrauma.org