The Friederike Fabritius Show (Friederike Fabritius)
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| 21 Apr 2025 | Move More to Think Better - The Relationship Between Exercise and Brainpower with John Ratey | 00:11:44 | |
In the first of 3 conversations with Harvard Professor John Ratey, a neuropsychiatrist and ADHD expert, Friederike sits down with him to discuss his book 'Spark' and the significant impact of exercise on brain health. John shares the importance that physical activity has in his life with his personal exercise routine as well as how regular exercise enhances mood, cognitive function, and protects against diseases like Alzheimer's. He explains the success of a revolutionary school PE program in Naperville, Illinois, where a focus on wellness and fitness improved students' academic performance dramatically without any extra studying or homework. They discuss the importance of making physical education inclusive and enjoyable for all students and the broader implications of fitness for cognitive and overall health. Friederike and John share their thoughts on using your own personal best as the main metric for tracking progress and long term success, rather than comparing yourself to others. 00:00 Introduction
John Ratey (https://www.johnratey.com/) is an Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and an internationally recognized expert in Neuropsychiatry. He has published over 60 peer-reviewed articles, and 12 books published in 20 languages. With the publication of his bestseller, "Spark-The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain," Dr. Ratey established himself as one of the world's foremost authorities on the brain-fitness connection in areas such as ADHD, Autism, Aging and Cognition. Follow Friederike on LinkedIn to stay connected and up to date on her neurohacks. | |||
| 14 Apr 2025 | Can You Have Too Much of a Good Thing? Dopamine Decoded with Friederike Fabritius and Peter Sterling | 00:14:20 | |
Chasing Rewards: The Role of Dopamine in Happiness and Health with Prof. Peter Sterling Professor Peter Sterling, author of 'What Is Health?', joins Friederike for the second time to explore the effects of dopamine on the brain. They discuss how we are hardwired to seek out rewards, and those little bursts of dopamine are so crucial for our happiness and health. The conversation explores how drugs, alcohol, video games, and even pornography can mess with our brain's dopamine system, making everyday joys seem less exciting. Peter shares why it's better to focus on simple, natural pleasures and real social connections instead of chasing big dopamine hits via artificial means. He also shares his experience with ADHD and how the current way of treating it may be ineffective.The episode concludes with Peter sharing his tips on how to get your dopamine levels back in balance by being honest with yourself and reaching out to others. 00:00 Introduction Peter Sterling is an American anatomist, physiologist and neuroscientist, and Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is the author of What Is Health? Allostasis and the Evolution of Human Design (2020), and with Simon Laughlin, is an author of Principles of Neural Design. Follow Friederike on LinkedIn to stay connected and up to date on her neurohacks.
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| 27 Jan 2025 | Staying on Track: The Neuroscience of Habit Change | 00:14:35 | |
In the third episode of The Friederike Fabritius Show, Friederike offers science-based strategies for maintaining motivation and staying on track with personal goals. She emphasizes the importance of implementation intentions, advocating for specific 'if-then' statements to create clear triggers for actions. She discusses the role of a supportive social environment, the risks of setting too many goals simultaneously, and the concept of keystone habits that positively influence multiple aspects of life. Friederike rounds out the episode ends by sharing her Fun, Fear, and Focus© framework as a way to stay on track and boost neuroplasticity - helping you reach your fullest potential.
00:00 Introduction to Staying on Track 00:56 Understanding Implementation Intentions 03:48 The Importance of Social Support 06:12 Avoiding Overwhelm: Focus on One Goal 07:29 Keystone Habits: The Power of Exercise 08:44 Simplifying Routines for Success 10:11 Training Your Willpower 12:44 Conclusion: Fun, Fear, and Focus©
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| 07 Apr 2025 | Redefining What It Means to be Healthy and Balanced: Allostasis Explained by Friederike Fabritius and Peter Sterling | 00:14:03 | |
Understanding Allostasis and Social Impact on Health with Prof. Peter Sterling In today’s episode Friederike interviews Professor Peter Sterling, author of 'What Is Health,' to discuss his groundbreaking concept of allostasis. Peter's extensive experience in neuroscience and with socioeconomically challenged communities gave him insight on the ways that chronic social tension and stress play a significant role in conditions like hypertension (high blood pressure). The pair examine how Peter came to discover and name allostasis, the limitations of the traditional medical model of homeostasis, and the predictive and adaptive nature of our bodies in response to emotional and social cues. Peter shares practical ways to incorporate the principles of allostasis into daily life to improve health and well-being, stressing the importance of social connections and adaptive regulation and why adapting to stress is not necessarily a good thing. 00:00 Introduction Follow Friederike on LinkedIn to stay connected and up to date on her neurohacks.
Peter Sterling is an American anatomist, physiologist and neuroscientist, and Professor of Neuroscience at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. He is the author of What Is Health? Allostasis and the Evolution of Human Design (2020), and with Simon Laughlin, is an author of Principles of Neural Design. | |||
| 24 Feb 2025 | Friederike Fabritius on The Secret to Great Feedback | 00:13:03 | |
Not All Feedback Is Created Equal
In this episode, Friederike Fabritius shares her insight about the effective ways of giving and receiving feedback. She drives home the importance of intention when it comes to feedback by using real-world examples. Key points include understanding the giver's intentions, delivering bad news quickly and honestly, avoiding the 'feedback sandwich', and ensuring feedback is timely. Friederike introduces the EECC framework (Example, Effect, Change, Continue) as an effective guide for providing better feedback.
00:00 Introduction to Effective Feedback 00:17 When To Ignore Feedback 03:08 Understanding Intentions 04:29 Delivering Negative Feedback Effectively 06:43 The Problem with the Feedback Sandwich 07:47 Why Timing is Important 08:45 Balancing Positive and Negative Experiences 11:07 The EECC Feedback Framework 12:09 Recap and Final Thoughts
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| 20 Jan 2025 | Building Habits that Stick: Applicable Neurohacks For Getting Started | 00:14:49 | |
In the second episode, Friederike dives into the psychological and emotional aspects of habit change. The discussion covers the elements of habits—triggers, routines, and rewards—providing practical advice on creating effective triggers and manageable routines, as well as emphasizing the importance of starting immediately. Friederike highlights the need for rewarding oneself and integrating small wins for sustained motivation. Neuroscientific insights underscore why simple inhibition of undesirable behaviors and relying on willpower alone is inefficient. The episode concludes with tips on optimizing energy levels for initiating new habits.
00:00 Introduction to Habit Change 00:31 Understanding Procrastination 01:22 The Anatomy of a Habit 02:18 Identifying and Controlling Triggers 03:58 Creating a Manageable Routine 05:21 The Importance of Rewards 08:14 Replacing Old Habits 10:43 The Power of Visualization 13:20 Final Tips and Conclusion
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| 03 Feb 2025 | The Hidden Dangers of Alcohol - Why There Is No Safe Limit | 00:14:09 | |
In this episode, the Friederike explores the surprising negative effects of alcohol on the brain and body, despite its social normalization. She discusses how alcohol kills brain cells, disrupts the gut microbiome, weakens the prefrontal cortex, and impairs memory and learning ability. The episode highlights the long-term consequences of drinking, such as increased stress, poor sleep quality, and higher cancer risk, while also offering practical tips for mitigating some of these negative effects. Ultimately, Friederike stresses the importance of informed choices when it comes to alcohol intake, and shares the potential for brain recovery by reducing or eliminating it altogether.
00:00 Introduction: The Impact of Alcohol on the Brain 00:41 The Misconceptions About Alcohol 01:29 Short-Term Effects of Alcohol 04:39 Long-Term Effects of Alcohol 11:17 Practical Tips to Mitigate Alcohol's Impact 12:46 Conclusion: Reversing the Effects of Alcohol
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| 10 Feb 2025 | The Truth About Relationships - Fail Fast or Fail Forever | 00:09:25 | |
Friederike shares essential tips for both singles and those in relationships, stressing the importance of failing fast when a partner is unsuitable and trusting one's gut feelings. The discussion covers why individuals should avoid trying to change their partners and highlights the significance of finding similarities for long-term success. Friederike stresses the necessity of personal self-esteem work to prevent recurring unhealthy patterns in relationships. She explains the importance of prioritizing and showing daily appreciation to one's partner for a lasting, fulfilling relationship.
00:00 Introduction 00:35 The Number One Mistake in Relationships 02:03 Fail Fast 03:12 Trust Your Intuition 04:22 Work on Your Self-Esteem 05:20 Don't Try to Change Your Partner 06:12 The Importance of Similarity 07:43 Prioritizing Your Partner 09:07 Conclusion
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| 12 Jan 2025 | Mastering New Year's Resolutions: Brain Insights for Success | 00:14:04 | |
In the very first episode of her podcast, Friederike Fabritius discusses the neuroscience behind why 92% of New Year's resolutions fail. The episode digs into three core reasons: the brain's tendency to conserve energy, its immature prefrontal cortex, and its focus on short-term rewards. Friederike provides practical advice on setting realistic, emotionally meaningful goals that slightly challenge the brain. Emphasizing the importance of self-efficacy, she aims to help listeners choose sustainable goals and improve their habit-forming strategies. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:46 Understanding Why Resolutions Fail 01:34 The Lazy Brain: Neuroscience Insights 05:12 Setting Realistic Goals 08:53 The Importance of Emotional Relevance 13:43 Conclusion and Next Steps
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| 10 Mar 2025 | Friederike Fabritius on the Neuroscience of Intuition | 00:20:13 | |
The Neuroscience of Intuition Explained It’s not just a “gut feeling”, it’s science. In this episode, Friederike Fabritius explains the neuroscience behind intuition. Fabritius discusses why experts can make superior decisions with limited information and time, and how their subconscious brain contributes to this. She shares the importance of body awareness when it comes to intuition and decision-making, as well as the ways that this can be strengthened. Key points include understanding whether you are an expert, building mastery, keeping things simple, and how flipping a coin can reinforce your intuition. 00:00 Introduction to Intuition Follow Friederike on LinkedIn to stay connected and up to date on her neurohacks. And if you're looking for more brain-friendly insights be sure to subscribe to The Brain-Friendly Newsletter. | |||
| 17 Feb 2025 | Brain Diversity: Embracing Introversion and Extroversion | 00:13:12 | |
Friederike Fabritius brings her expertise to the topic of introversion, providing insights valuable to introverts and extroverts alike. She discusses the neuroscience behind introversion and extroversion, society's bias towards extroverts, and practical tips for creating an inclusive workplace. Key points include the unique strengths of introverts, such as intrinsic motivation, resistance to groupthink, and deep intellectual engagement. She shares applicable strategies to make work environments more introvert-friendly - a benefit to both introverts and extroverts.
00:51 Understanding Introversion and Extroversion 02:18 The Strengths of Introverts 04:04 Brain Differences Between Introverts and Extroverts 05:22 Insights on Introversion 07:21 Creating an Introvert-Friendly Workplace 09:50 Practical Tips 12:24 The Importance of Silence and Solitude
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| 17 Mar 2025 | The Future of Neuroscience: Intro to Neurofeedback with Friederike Fabritius and Dr. Jeff Tarrant | 00:18:00 | |
Exploring Neurofeedback and Brainwaves with Dr. Jeff Tarrant In the first of 3 conversations, Friederike Fabritius interviews Dr. Jeff Tarrant, founder and director of the Neuromeditation Institute. They discuss Dr. Tarrant’s journey into neurofeedback and his contributions to the field. Dr. Tarrant explains the basics of neurofeedback, detailing how real-time brainwave monitoring can teach the brain to change patterns for improved flexibility and mental health. The conversation covers different brainwave types (Delta, Theta, Alpha, Beta, Gamma) and their roles in states of consciousness. They also explore practical applications of neurofeedback for both mental health treatment and enhancing peak performance. The episode highlights the significance of brain flexibility and its potential to improve mental states and executive functioning. 00:00 Introduction
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Dr. Jeff Tarrant is a pioneering neuroscientist, licensed psychologist, and expert in consciousness research, specializing in the intersection of meditation, brainwave technology, and intuitive abilities. He is the founder and director of the NeuroMeditation Institute in Eugene, OR, where he explores how technology-based interventions and meditative states can enhance mental health and cognitive function. Board-certified in neurofeedback, Dr. Tarrant’s research focuses on the brainwave changes associated with contemplative practices, altered states of consciousness, and technology-based interventions. He is the author of Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain Websites: www.neuromeditationinstitute.com
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| 03 Mar 2025 | Friederike Fabritius on Gender Diversity in the Workplace | 00:13:09 | |
Don’t Change the Women, Change the Workplace. Rethinking Workplace Diversity to Include Neurosignature Diversity. In this episode, Friederike discusses the issues with traditional diversity initiatives like anti-bias training, which often do not yield meaningful results. She shares an alternative approach focused on neurosignature diversity, highlighting the importance of considering differences in personality, skills, and strengths (which are shaped by one's neurosignature) rather than just gender. By creating policies that respect these differences, such as fostering autonomy, creating flexible work environments, and focusing on outcome culture, workplaces can become more inclusive and benefit from a wider talent pool. This, she argues, would ultimately lead to more diverse leadership and better organizational performance overall, as a brain-friendly workplace benefits everyone. 00:00 Introduction Follow Friederike on LinkedIn to stay connected and up to date on her neurohacks. | |||
| 23 Mar 2025 | The Surprising Benefits of Neuromediation with Friederike Fabritius and Dr. Jeff Tarrant | 00:20:34 | |
Meditation: One Size Does Not Fit All In this episode, Friederike Fabritius talks with Dr. Jeff Tarrant, founder and CEO of the Neuromeditation Institute, about the fundamentals of neuromeditation—a brain-based approach to meditation. They explore this western approach to meditation and discuss the importance of personalized mindfulness practices, highlighting that a one-size-fits-all approach is not effective for everyone. The discussion covers how different types of meditation can target specific goals such as improving sleep, managing depression, or enhancing cognitive control. TThey also examine the challenges of maintaining focus in the digital age and the detrimental effect that can have on your brain. The pair share how neuromeditation can be a tool to overcome modern distractions and repair the impact of constant distractions. Additionally, Dr. Tarrant explains the use of neurofeedback technology to provide real-time feedback during meditation, helping users in achieving meditative states more effectively. For more information, visit neuromeditationinstitute.com. 00:00 Introduction to Neuromeditation Follow Friederike on LinkedIn to stay connected and up to date on her neurohacks. And if you're looking for more brain-friendly insights be sure to subscribe to The Brain-Friendly Newsletter. Dr. Jeff Tarrant is a pioneering neuroscientist, licensed psychologist, and expert in consciousness research, specializing in the intersection of meditation, brainwave technology, and intuitive abilities. He is the founder and director of the NeuroMeditation Institute in Eugene, OR, where he explores how technology-based interventions and meditative states can enhance mental health and cognitive function. Board-certified in neurofeedback, Dr. Tarrant’s research focuses on the brainwave changes associated with contemplative practices, altered states of consciousness, and technology-based interventions. He is the author of Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain Websites: www.neuromeditationinstitute.com | |||
| 31 Mar 2025 | Increase Your Cognitive Control: Brain Stimulation Techniques with Friederike Fabritius and Dr. Jeff Tarrant | 00:18:21 | |
In the final of 3 interviews with Dr. Jeff Tarrant and Friederike Fabritius, the pair discuss various brain stimulation techniques. They examine how these techniques, such as audio-visual entertainment and other consumer-friendly technologies, can be used to address everyday issues like stress, focus, and sleep. Dr. Tarrant explains the science behind brainwave entrainment and its applications for relaxation, cognitive enhancement, and overall mental well-being. They look at the potential for using these methods as learning tools to achieve states of relaxation and focus more naturally over time. Listeners will learn practical, science-based approaches to enhancing cognitive control and their overall mental health from Dr. Tarrant's insights. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome
Follow Friederike on LinkedIn to stay connected and up to date on her neurohacks. Dr. Jeff Tarrant is a pioneering neuroscientist, licensed psychologist, and expert in consciousness research, specializing in the intersection of meditation, brainwave technology, and intuitive abilities. He is the founder and director of the NeuroMeditation Institute in Eugene, OR, where he explores how technology-based interventions and meditative states can enhance mental health and cognitive function. Board-certified in neurofeedback, Dr. Tarrant’s research focuses on the brainwave changes associated with contemplative practices, altered states of consciousness, and technology-based interventions. He is the author of Meditation Interventions to Rewire the Brain Websites: www.neuromeditationinstitute.com | |||
