Habit is the topic at hand for our inaugural episode of 2016. Postdoctoral Research Associate Jen Labrecque joins Jesse for an in-depth look at habit and human behavior. Tune in to find out more about habit formation, the power of environmental cues, and ideal ways to implement changes in your habits — for New Years Resolutions and beyond.
Elsewhere in the episode, Jesse offers some good news for those who want to boost their long-term memory without supplements, without mnemonic tricks, and without extra time for sleep. Is this even possible? According to new research: Yes. And it’s surprisingly simple — but you’ll have to listen to find out.
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Show Notes
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00:00:41
Jesse welcomes you aboard the first episode of 2016.
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00:01:38
This Week In Neuroscience:Long term memory and sleep.
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00:03:29
The audience interaction section.
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00:05:41
Jesse introduces Dr. Jen Labrecque.
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00:06:56
A little bit of background on habits.
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00:07:35
Definition of habits.
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00:10:10
Quitting a bad habit vs forming a new good habit.
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00:12:09
Mechanism of habits and addiction within our brain.
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00:13:21
Willpower as a deplete able resource.
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00:16:06
Goals vs resolutions.
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00:18:27
Complexity of behavior and habits.
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00:20:46
Environmental cues and habits.
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00:22:38
Optimum method to develop new habits.
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00:23:52
Time required to establish a new habit.
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00:26:38
The Popcorn Study.
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00:28:23
Conclusion and actionable takeaways.
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00:31:23
Ruthless Listener Retention Gimmick: Jesse's New Year resolution.
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