{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Alcohol Minimalist: Mindful Drinking & Behavior Change","title":"Think Thursday: How Mindset Impacts the Body's Biology","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1055,"description":"Welcome to Think Thursday from The Alcohol Minimalist Podcast! Think Thursday dives into brain health, neuroscience, and the transformative power of mindset. This week, we’re exploring groundbreaking research by Dr. Alia Crum, a health psychologist from Stanford University, and her studies on how our beliefs and mindsets influence physical and psychological reality.\nKey Topics Covered\nThe Science of Mindset:Discover how Dr. Alia Crum's pivotal studies reveal that mindset is not just a mental state but a powerful force that shapes our biology and behavior.\nLearn how Dr. Crum's early inspiration came from her mentor, Dr. Ellen Langer, who suggested exercise could be a placebo.\nBreakthrough Studies:The Hotel Housekeepers Study: How reframing physically demanding work as exercise led to measurable health benefits, including weight loss and reduced blood pressure, without changes in behavior.\nThe Milkshake Experiment: Participants' hunger hormones responded to the perceived calorie content of identical milkshakes, showcasing the body's biological response to mindset.\nStress Reframing: Viewing stress as a tool for growth helped participants manage physical symptoms better and feel more engaged in their work.\nPractical Applications for Your Relationship with Alcohol:Reframe challenges as growth opportunities. Instead of \"I can’t drink,\" try \"I choose not to drink because it aligns with my goals.\"\nCelebrate small wins, such as opting for a non-alcoholic drink, to reinforce positive beliefs and behaviors.\nDaily Exercises to Empower Your Mindset:Visualization: Spend 2-3 minutes daily imagining your success.\nAffirmations: Repeat empowering phrases like “Every choice is a chance.”\nJournaling: Document three gains each day to rewire your brain for positivity.\nFeatured Experts & Resources\nDr. Alia Crum\nLearn more about her studies on mindset and health: Stanford Mind & Body Lab.\nDr. Ellen Langer\nExplore her pioneering work on mindfulness: Langer Mindfulness Institute....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/zu3PtA3XzNKb2qSH95OKvfAaoixqds182Hao41kpkws/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZjY5/NjVmY2Y2MGQ0NmMx/NGNiMzdiZGY0OTMz/OWQzMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}