Rebalance, Rewire, and Optimize a Dysregulated Nervous System: Metrics + Tech + Protocols – Episode 261

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Guy Odishaw discuss the importance of optimizing the nervous system for overall health and well-being. They focus on balancing the autonomic nervous system, which consists of the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems, as well as the role of biofeedback and neurofeedback in optimizing this. They explain how heart rate variability can indicate the balance between these two systems and how factors like stress, lifestyle choices, and traumatic brain injuries can affect this balance. The discussion also highlights the challenges of meditation and the need for guidance and training. A case study is presented, showcasing the use of neurofeedback and biofeedback to treat chronic depression and uncover underlying autonomic nervous system dysfunction. The importance of personalized treatment protocols and the potential for reprogramming and retraining the brain are emphasized.

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Show notes

Takeaways

Optimizing the nervous system is crucial for overall health and well-being.
Heart rate variability can indicate the balance between the parasympathetic and sympathetic systems.
Factors like stress, lifestyle choices, and traumatic brain injuries can affect the balance of the autonomic nervous system.
Biofeedback and neurofeedback can be effective tools for optimizing the autonomic nervous system. They can aid in treating chronic depression and autonomic nervous system dysfunction.
Meditation can reprogram the nervous system and have a significant impact on brain health.
Guidance and training are important for successful meditation practice.
Personalized treatment protocols are essential for addressing individual needs.
The brain has the potential for reprogramming and retraining to improve function and well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction: Optimizing the Nervous System
03:22 Understanding the Autonomic Nervous System
05:59 The Importance of Nervous System Intelligence
08:33 The Impact of Stress on the Nervous System
11:29 Case Study 1: Restoring Autonomic Nervous System Balance
14:26 Case Study 2: Chronic Stress and Health Consequences
17:02 The Challenge of Recognizing Unhealthy States
20:01 Understanding Dorsal Vagal vs. Ventral Vagal Response
22:20 The Impact of Traumatic Brain Injury on the Autonomic Nervous System
25:23 Restoring Autonomic Nervous System Function through Biofeedback
28:15 The Brain’s Innate Drive to Optimize and Solve Problems
29:13 Reprogramming the Nervous System
39:47 Addressing Autonomic Nervous System Dysregulation
47:43 The Power of Neurofeedback and Biofeedback
52:57 Training the Brain in Three Dimensions
55:22 The Journey to Regulation
55:56 Goodbye