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Science Backed Ways to Feel Better! (Without Pretending You're Fine!) Alex Korb Ph.D.
Episode 51
Saturday, 14 June, 2025

Send us a textScience-Backed Ways to Feel Better (Without Pretending You're Fine!) Alex Korb Ph.D.In this podcast, neuroscientist Dr. Alex Korb discusses the neuroscience behind depression, emphasizing that it's a pattern of brain activity rather than a personal flaw. He highlights how understanding this can lead to compassionate self-awareness and using small, positive changes to create an upward spiral in mood and behavior. The conversation also covers how high standards and emotions can contribute to stress, and the importance of focusing on manageable actions for personal growth.00:00 Understanding depression through the lens of neuroscience05:51 Why the brain gets stuck in patterns11:45 The brain's role in anxiety17:33 Self criticism and self compassion23:24 Emotional awareness and control29:15 Small steps to change brain chemistry35:06 The upward spiral40:55 Strategies for improving mental well-beingFollow Alex Korb PhD: https://www.instagram.com/alexkorbphd/The Mental Clarity Blueprint: https://alexkorbphd.click/blueprint-1The Upward Spiral Book: https://amzn.to/3FYdSsBShop Legion Supplements and use discount code: MoveDailyThis is an affiliate link. The Move Daily Membership is a paid monthly subscription for women, which gives you access to a huge amount of resources to help support you in reaching your health goals. Whether you’re looking to lose fat, gain lean muscle, focus on your nutrition, give time to wellness or simply wish to dial in your overall health, we can support you in achieving your objectives. Join today!Support the showThanks for moving daily with us in your fitness, wellness and nutrition! Be sure to follow us here:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TracySteenMoveDailyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/movedailyfitness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tracy.steen1TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tracysteenSubscribe to my podcast! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2375873/support