The Science of Depression with Alex Korb | AFP 35

What really happens inside your brain during depression? Most people are told it’s just a simple "chemical imbalance" or a lack of serotonin, but the actual neurobiology is far more complex. Join Jeroen Schreel and Alex Korb, a professor of Neuroscience at the University of California, Los Angeles, as they uncover the science behind depression. Explore the surprising role of serotonin, including how too much serotonin might not be a good thing, and discover practical, science-backed lifestyle tweaks that leverage neuroplasticity to rewire your mind and counter depression. 00:00 Intro 00:37 Ad 02:08 Meet Prof. Alex Korb 02:35 Mind-Blowing Science Fact: The Gut-Brain Axis & Serotonin 06:03 What is Clinical Depression? 08:42 Is Depression a Biological Disease? 11:50 Do Antidepressants Actually Work? 14:00 The "Chemical Imbalance" Myth Explained 17:27 What is Serotonin & How the Serotonin System Works 23:55 Can You Have Too Much Serotonin? 29:02 Why Brain Scans Can't Diagnose Depression 31:48 How to Create an "Upward Spiral" in Your Brain 39:49 A Neuroscientist's Personal Brain Care Routine 44:54 The Two Keys to Overcoming Depression Loops 52:03 Why Smart People and Scientists Struggle to Ask for Help 56:15 Neuroplasticity: Rewiring Your Brain Circuits This is the link to the cheat sheet Alex mentioned: https://alexkorbphd.click/live-traini... Don't forget to check out his book 'The upward spiral': http://amzn.to/1AhHbXk This episode is sponsored by SciSummary. Use this URL* and Apple Finch Pudding's coupon AFP1 at checkout to get 1 month for free! https://scisummary.com/AFP1 Follow Alex on Instagram:   / alexkorbphd   Facebook:   / alexkorbphd   Don't forget to join our monthly AFP newsletter: https://applefinchpudding.ck.page #Depression #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #Serotonin #BrainScience #SciencePodcast #AppleFinchPudding *This is an affiliate link. By buying a subscription through this link, you support the podcast at no additional cost!