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In this episode, I explore Chapter 3 of my book, Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions, where we dive into interoception—a crucial but often overlooked sensory system that helps us connect with our body’s emotional signals. Emotions are how we connect with the world and interception is…

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2360421/open_sms) In this episode, I explore Chapter 3 of my book, Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions, where we dive into interoception—a crucial but often overlooked sensory system that helps us connect with our body’s emotional signals. Emotions are how we connect with…

In Chapter Three of Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions, we take an insightful journey into the world of interoception—basically, how our bodies “talk” to us from the inside. I share a personal story about my niece Rebecca, who, through her unique neurodivergent experiences, has shown me…

In this episode, we dive into Chapter One of Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions. This chapter, titled Opus One, Two-Buck Chuck, and the Wine Snob, explores the predictive nature of our brains. Drawing on real-life stories, including a humorous anecdote about wine tasting and an insightful…

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2360421/open_sms) Welcome back to the Flavors of Emotions podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into Chapter Two of Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions. I discuss the ingredients that shape how we think, feel, and behave—yes, ingredients! Our brains take in perceptive input,…

Welcome back to the Flavors of Emotions podcast! In today’s episode, we dive into Chapter Two of Yucky Yummy Savory Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions. I discuss the ingredients that shape how we think, feel, and behave—yes, ingredients! Our brains take in perceptive input, much like a chef uses…

This chapter delves into the concept of the predictive brain and its influence on how we think, feel, and behave. It draws from various sources including Malcolm Gladwell's 'Blink' and Lisa Feldman Barrett's 'How Emotions are Made' to explain how unconscious decisions shape our thoughts and actions. The brain uses…

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2360421/open_sms) In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, I share my story—one that I’ve rarely spoken about publicly. From early childhood trauma to the pivotal moments that helped me reconnect with my emotions, this podcast is a testament to the power of vulnerability. I discuss the…

Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2360421/open_sms) In this episode, we dive into Chapter One of Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions. This chapter, titled Opus One, Two-Buck Chuck, and the Wine Snob, explores the predictive nature of our brains. Drawing on real-life stories, including a humorous anecdote about…

In this chapter, I share a funny and insightful story from a party where a friend mistook a cheap bottle of wine for an expensive one! What made him think he was drinking the finest wine, only to realize he wasn’t? It’s all about perception! We’ll dive into how our…

In this introduction to my book, I explore how emotions are created using the metaphor of cooking. Imagine perceptions as ingredients, past experiences as recipes, and the brain as a kitchen where emotions are crafted. Just like chefs in a kitchen, our neurons prepare these emotional meals, which we then…

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In this introduction to my book, I explore how emotions are created using the metaphor of cooking. Imagine perceptions as ingredients, past experiences as recipes, and the brain as a kitchen where emotions are crafted. Just like chefs in a kitchen, our neurons prepare these emotional meals, which we then…

Welcome to the first episode of a special 12-part series where I dive into my book, “Yucky, Yummy, Savory, Sweet: Understanding the Flavors of Emotions.” In this episode, I share the introductory chapter of my book and explain how I use cooking metaphors to make emotions more relatable and easier…