EPI 269: Harvard Trained Psychiatrist On How Your Mindset And Other Mental Factors Impact Inflammation, Immunity, Healthspan, & Longevity. With Dr. Srini Pillay

Show notes:

(0:00) Intro

(1:04) Dr. Srini Pillay's journey from South Africa to Harvard and brain research

(4:50) Why the brain and body should be viewed as one connected system

(9:32) Emotional suppression, vitality, and physical health

(12:35) Why your brain needs periods of unfocused thinking

(15:40) Mindsets linked to inflammation, health, and longevity

(18:24) Burnout, vitality, and discovering your ideal self

(21:06) Autonomy, relationships, motivation, and living longer

(23:16) Growth mindset and training your brain to see possibilities

(25:30) How beliefs and expectations can change the brain

(27:29) Optimism, awe, connection, resilience, and self-transcendence