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“The brain is trying to set up a model of the world that lets it predict what's going to happen next.” This week, we talk to psychologist and neuroscientist NormanFarb about the mental maps our brains use to navigate the world around us — and what happens when those maps lead

It's human nature to make plans, to generate expectations, to imagine how things will go. But life often has other plans in store for us. What happens then? In this week's episode, psychologist and neuroscientist NormanFarb explores how we plan for the future, and what happens

What is 'sense foraging' and how can it help people who struggle with mood disorders and depression? I sat down with UofT prof NormanFarb to discuss his fascinating new book on the science of sensation. canadianaffairs.news/2024/08/18/can… via Canadian Affairs

Why does sensation help when you are struggling with negative thoughts? Had a great conversation with Lauren Heuser at Canadian Affairs to unpack some of our research.

It was great chatting with Dr. Bunge on AI chatbots, mindfulness, and mental health! Preprint with NormanFarb: doi.org/10.31234/osf.i… Interview link: youtube.com/watch?v=TCRqKZ…

Join me and NormanFarb for a wide-ranging discussion of #Mindfulness, #psychotherapy and #SenseForaging this Thursday. Three of my favourite topics! chacmc.org/cmcimp-speaker…

Why is it so hard to "think" yourself out of a bad mood? Excited to chat about the surprising science of sensation with Zindel Segal online at the Center for Mindfulness and Compassion at CHA - please join us tomorrow at 6:30pm EST, no charge! chacmc.org/cmcimp-speaker…

With no new sensations to shake things up, the certainty of your sadness persists, like a piece of software you haven’t updated. Find out how sense foraging can be especially helpful. theguardian.com/books/2024/sep… NormanFarb #depression #mentalhealth

Thrilled to share our research on the benefits of sensation with Zindel Segal today! theguardian.com/books/2024/sep…

Please consider protesting removal of Toronto's main commuter bike lanes this Saturday.

NormanFarb and I discuss how the inherent chaos and receptivity of #SenseForaging may accomplish the same thing and in far more accessible ways. podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unt…

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Super cool link between breathing control and arousal!

How can #SenseForaging help increase quality of life as we age? @Zindelsegal and I chatted with Death Clock founder Brent Franson about the idea of improving quality of life (in addition to worrying about all the actuarial stuff). youtube.com/watch?v=va6JBn…

Sense foraging might be the fastest way to get out of your head and into the present. 1. Pause and sense. If you're feeling stuck in your head, pause and focus on what you see, smell, hear, or feel. 2. Shift your brain state. This quiets the default mode network (where

Wonderful to chat with Anne Therese Gennari on the #heychangepodast about embracing uncertainty in considering our sustainable future, it has shaped my own thinking about how we can start to make a difference. heychangepodcast.com/episodes/98-fr…