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Dr. Stephen Sideroff is an internationally recognized psychologist, executive and medical consultant and expert in resilience, longevity, optimal performance, addiction, neurofeedback, and mental health.  He has published pioneering research in these fields. He is an associate professor in the departments of Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences and Rheumatology at UCLA’s Geffen School of Medicine. He was the founder & former Clinical Director of the Stress Strategies program of UCLA/Santa Monica Hospital and former Clinical Director of Moonview Treatment and Optimal Performance Center. He has helped establish innovative training and treatment approaches in optimal functioning, mind/body medicine in the US, China, and Europe and hosted Summits in Longevity, Resilience and Leadership. His new book is, “The 9 Pillars of Resilience: The Proven Path to Master Stress, Slow Aging and Increase Vitality”.

Summary

• Resilience, stress, and longevity with experts in psychology and neuroscience. 0:00
  • Dr. Stephen Barrett introduces Dr. Stephen Sideroff, a clinical psychologist and expert in peak performance and resilience.
  • Dr. Sideroff discusses his book, "The Nine Pillars of Resilience," which offers a comprehensive approach to building mental and emotional strength.
• Stress management and its impact on mental health. 2:40
  • Dr. Barrett and Dr. Sideroff discuss his book
  • The book provides a personal resilience profile based on a questionnaire, helping readers identify areas for improvement and development.
  • Dr. Sideroff highlights the importance of stress management in biohacking.
  • Dr. Sideroff explains that our stress response is outdated and mismatched with modern life, leading to tension and stress.
  • Dr. Sideroff highlights the developmental mismatch, where we learn to use the stress response in childhood but struggle with it as adults, leading to unresolved stress and tension.
• Stress, resilience, and internalized childhood lessons. 10:25
  • Dr. Sideroff reframes stress as a tool for success, citing examples like promotions and exams.
  • Resilience allows individuals to perform better at higher levels of stress.
  • Parents' lessons shape internal voice, leading to self-doubt and conclusions in adulthood.
• Identifying and managing negative self-talk. 17:11
  • Dr. Barrett struggles to identify childhood trauma despite reading his book on the topic.
  • Dr. Sideroff explains how internal messages can cause anxiety and self-doubt.
  • Identify and shift to a healthy internal voice to overcome self-criticism and make progress.
• Stress, neurogenesis, and brain function. 23:29
  • Dr. Barrett and Dr. Sideroff discuss the importance of treating oneself with kindness and respect, like a loving parent.
  • Stress is a transducer that converts emotional upsets into physiological consequences.
  • Dr. Sideroff explains the impact of stress on the body and brain, including impaired functioning of the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus.
  • Stress impairs the brain's ability to think clearly and engage in problem-solving, with blood flow shifted to more primitive centers during fight or flight response.
• Neuroplasticity and brain health, with a focus on neurofeedback training. 30:48

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• • Neurofeedback intervention with breast cancer survivors improved brainwave patterns and reduced cognitive impairment.
  • Neurofeedback training using electrodes on 2 brain locations improved cognitive function, sleep, and behavior in 18 sessions.
• Brain power, stress, and biofeedback. 38:09
  • Dr. Barrett and Dr. Sideroff discuss the power of the brain's self-adjustment through biofeedback.
  • Successful individuals often become addicted to stress due to its association with success.
• Stress management and resilience, with a focus on emotional balance and growth mindset. 42:44
  • Dr. Sideroff explains that people often resist dealing with their feelings because they're uncomfortable and may bring up painful memories.
  • Dr. Sideroff’s book provides a step-by-step program to help people overcome resistance and deal with their emotional needs.
  • Dr. Sideroff discusses the importance of balance between conscious and unconscious mind for mental health and well-being.
  • Older people can learn new ways better due to past stress experience.
• Developing resilience through self-awareness and personal growth. 50:09
  • Older generations have wisdom, but younger generations have unique awarenesses.
  • Dr. Barrett and Dr. Sideroff discuss the importance of self-respect and self-love in personal growth.
  • The book "The Nine Pillars of Resilience" provides practical steps for implementing these principles in daily life.
  • Developing self-awareness and personal growth through the 9 pillars leads to natural manifestation of power and productivity.
• Improving mental resilience and presence in daily life. 56:30
  • Dr. Sideroff highlights the importance of presence in recognizing harmful habits and changing them for a more positive approach.
  • Presence is a gateway to resilience, allowing individuals to recognize negative thinking patterns and replace them with more positive ones.
  • Dr. Sideroff argues that people struggle with being present due to judgments and resistance, and offers techniques to develop greater resilience and presence.