Become New with John Ortberg 17. How to Change Your Mind (brain) with Dr. David Carreon
Aug 31, 2021
Dr. David Carreon, a Stanford-trained psychiatrist focused on neuroplasticity and mindfulness, explains how the brain can be rewired. He discusses psychotherapy as a force for real brain change. He offers practical steps to spot and shift harmful thought patterns. He compares thought habits to motor habits and explores how spiritual attention supports lasting change.
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Connection That Led To Mindfulness Collaboration
- John Ortberg recounts how David introduced him to Jeffrey Schwartz, leading to collaborations and a helpful interview.
- This connection influenced Ortberg's exploration of mindfulness and brain change practices.
Brain Rewires Itself After Damage
- Neuroplasticity means the brain can reassign functions and repurpose healthy regions after damage.
- David Carreon explains stroke recovery as a clear example where new brain areas take over lost tasks through practice.
Therapy Actually Reprograms The Brain
- Psychotherapy changes the brain by activating some regions and deactivating others rather than just offering subjective relief.
- Carreon says talking therapies produce measurable brain reprogramming that underlies recovery from mental illness.
