Listen to The Brain that Changes Itself — Free Audiobook
Key Takeaways from The Brain that Changes Itself
- AudiobookHub 1 The brain changes itself through processes such as “unmasking.”
- AudiobookHub 2 Stimulating activities are able to transform the structure of the brain.
- AudiobookHub 3 The brain is plastic, and when the body changes the brain changes as well.
- AudiobookHub 4 Our sexual libido is plastic and can be reshaped over time.
- AudiobookHub 5 Brains can be rewired using shaping techniques and targeted brain exercises.
The Brain that Changes Itself — Full Chapter Overview
Chapter 1: Recommendation
Chapter 2: 1 The brain changes itself through processes such as “unmasking.”
Chapter 3: 2 Stimulating activities are able to transform the structure of the brain.
Chapter 4: 3 The brain is plastic, and when the body changes the brain changes as well.
Chapter 5: 4 Our sexual libido is plastic and can be reshaped over time.
Chapter 6: 5 Brains can be rewired using shaping techniques and targeted brain exercises.
Chapter 7: 6 Brain scans help us design plasticity-based treatments for people with OCD.
Chapter 8: 7 Imagination alone can help the brain overcome the pain of missing limbs.
Chapter 9: 8 Imaginative thinking can reshape the brain by boosting performance and building strength.
Chapter 10: 9 Psychoanalysis, or talk therapy, works as a form of neuroplastic treatment.
Chapter 11: 10 Neuronal stem cells may help us protect our brains as we grow older.
Chapter 12: 11 Mirror region takeover is yet another fascinating form of brain plasticity.
The Brain that Changes Itself Summary & Overview
How can stroke victims who become paralyzed start using a fork or buttoning their shirts again? Well, contrary to what was believed for so long, the brain is not hardwired. It can change, regenerate and grow. Drawing on real-life cases of scientists, doctors and patients, The Brain that Changes Itself (2007) shows us how, rather than relying on surgery and medicine, we can alter our brains through thought and behavior.
Who Should Listen to The Brain that Changes Itself?
- Anyone who wants to change their habits
- Psychology students
- Anyone seeking inspiration while recovering from an injury
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