Rewiring Your Brain for a Thriving Life with Dr. John Arden
In this episode of the Let's Talk Brain Health podcast, hosts Jon and Krystal welcome Dr. John Arden, Ph.D., ABPP a trailblazer in neuropsychology with a four-decade legacy of groundbreaking mental health programs. As the former director of training and mental health at Kaiser Permanente in Northern California, Dr. Arden mentored over 150 postdoctoral residents and interns annually. He is known for seamlessly merging neuroscience and psychotherapy, leveraging concepts like neuroplasticity, neurogenesis, mindfulness, nutrition, and more.
Dr. Arden's dynamic brain health seminars have reached audiences in every state across the United States and over 30 countries worldwide. With 16 published books to his credit, including his latest masterpiece, "Rewire Your Brain 2.0," Dr. Arden shares his expertise on brain health and mental wellness. The conversation touches on topics like the relationship between brain health and mental health, the mnemonic SEEDS formula for brain health, and the importance of hope in rewiring our brains.
Dr. Arden emphasizes the power of proactive steps in improving overall brain health and mental wellness, debunking the notion of a single "magic fix" and stressing the importance of a holistic approach. He shares exciting insights into the intersection of genetics, psychology, and epigenetics, highlighting the interconnectedness of our biological systems and the potential for transformative change.
The episode ends with a series of rapid-fire questions, offering a glimpse into Dr. Arden's personal perspectives on brain health and wellness. He leaves the audience with a powerful message of hope, emphasizing the remarkable malleability of the human brain and the opportunities for positive change in our lives.
Dr. Arden's Website: https://drjohnarden.com/
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Dr. John B. Arden, Ph.D., ABPP
Psychologist & Author of 16 Books
John Arden, PhD, ABPP has over 40 years of experience providing psychological services and directing mental health programs.
Dr. Arden’s most recent book is “REWIRE YOUR BRAIN 2.0: Five Healthy Factors to a Better Life”. This book includes chapters on the role of metabolism, gene expression, the immune system, neuroscience, as well as, how to deal with anxiety and depression.
“MIND-BRAIN-GENE: Towards Psychotherapy Integration”
Dr. Arden’s previous book, “MIND BRAIN GENE” explores recent research in neuroscience and psychology that shows the mind is not one thing, but is composed of ongoing interactions between mental operating networks. For example, chronic inflammation and autoimmune disorders are strongly associated with depression and anxiety. Dysregulations of immune system, diet, and even gut bacteria profoundly affect mental health. Since mental health and physical health can no longer be compartmentalized as areas addressed by specialists, psychotherapists need to understand the mind-brain-body feedback loops.
Dr. Arden recently retired as the Director of Training for Mental Health for the Northern California Region in the Kaiser Permanente healthcare system.
In July of 2016 Dr. Arden retired from Kaiser Permanente where he served as the Northern California Regional Director of Training where he developed one of the largest mental health training programs in the United States. In this capacity he oversees more than 150 interns and postdoctoral psychology residents in 24 medical centers. Prior to this he served as Chief Psycholo… Read More
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