Sense of Mind

About Sense of Mind

I’m Andrew Cooper-Sansone and you are listening to the Sense of Mind Podcast! Welcome to Sense of Mind, where you’ll learn neuroscience in an easy and digestible way. We know that understanding the human brain is the key to happiness and peace of mind. What you get: 🧠 Neuroscience explainer videos + interviews with neuroscientists 🧠 Sent straight to your inbox. Join this new and easy way to learn about your brain. Follow, Share and Subscribe to the YouTube Channel and Connect on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/senseofmind

Publisher

Andrew Cooper-Sansone

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Jan 2022

Latest episode

2 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

127 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 Oct 2026

   Why You STILL Feel Tired | An Answer from Neuroscience

   Why do you still feel tired even after resting? This video explores the neuroscience of subjective energy, including how orexin neurons help coordinate wakefulness, motivation, movement, and goal-directed behavior. We also look at practical ways to feel more energized, and why a sense of purpose may matter more than most people realize. Support Sense of Mind and get exclusive content: ⁠http://www.Patreon.com/SenseOfMind (http://www.Patreon.com/SenseOfMind) Sign up for Sense of Mind's email newsletter: https://senseofmindshow.com/email-newsletter/ (https://senseofmindshow.com/email-newsletter/) Chapters 00:00 Why Rest Does Not Always Restore Your Energy 00:50 Orexin and the Neuroscience of Feeling Energized 01:35 Mechanism #1: Staying Awake and Alert 02:16 Mechanism #2: Orexin, Dopamine, and Motivation 03:05 Mechanism #3: Preparing the Brain and Body for Action 04:33 Habit #1: Get Morning Light 05:45 Habit #2: Move Your Body 07:14 Habit #3: Set Achievable Goals 08:20 Purpose: The Master Energy Principle 11:31 The Energy Habit You Cannot Ignore Sign up for Sense of Mind's email newsletter: https://senseofmindshow.com/email-newsletter/ (https://senseofmindshow.com/email-newsletter/) Patrons receive: Exclusive videos Written versions of new videos and essays Subscribe to the channel: Youtube.com/@senseofmindshow?sub_confirmation=1 (https://youtube.com/@senseofmindshow?sub_confirmation=1) Listen to the Sense of Mind Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1vRvHblyAlyjcrzeNPWKJJ?si=PJWO0hzrT3mnvtMrW7VQ1Q (https://open.spotify.com/show/1vRvHblyAlyjcrzeNPWKJJ?si=PJWO0hzrT3mnvtMrW7VQ1Q) Follow Sense of Mind on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sense.ofmind/ (https://www.instagram.com/sense.ofmind/)

2. 

   30 Sept 2026

   How Cognitive Distortions Keep You Stuck

   If you feel stuck and overwhelmed, it may be because you're not seeing reality clearly. Your brain may be caught in a cognitive distortion. If you're feeling stuck and want a thought partner to help you find the way forward, I want to help. That's why I'm now offering one-on-one coaching starting today. Book a free 25-minute discovery call at https://senseofmindshow.com/coaching/ -- Chapters: 00:00 Your brain creates (and distorts) your reality 00:55 The Ponzo Illusion 01:57 Cognitive distortions, stress, and the brain 07:11 Cognitive Restructuring (5 step process) 11:36 When to seek additional help --- Sign up for Sense of Mind's email newsletter: https://senseofmindshow.com/email-newsletter/ Support Sense of Mind and get exclusive content: http://www.Patreon.com/SenseOfMind

3. 

   18 Jul 2026

   Bounce Back from Disappointment | Neuroscience of Emotion Regulation

   Learn how to regulate your emotions by understanding how your brain creates them in the first place. In this episode, I explore the neuroscience of emotion regulation, including the insular cortex, amygdala, default mode network, and prefrontal cortex, and examine how emotions emerge from a continuous loop between the brain and the body. You’ll learn a practical, evidence-informed three-step framework for interrupting negative emotional cycles: Change your physiology Reframe your interpretation through cognitive reappraisal Take meaningful action We also discuss interoception, exercise, breathing, sleep, motivation, learned helplessness, dopamine, and why even small actions can help restore a sense of agency. If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety, disappointment, stress, rumination, or overwhelming negative emotions, this episode will help you understand what is happening inside your brain—and what you can do about it. Support Sense of Mind Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/senseofmind (https://www.patreon.com/senseofmind) Free Newsletter: https://senseofmindshow.com/email-newsletter/ (https://senseofmindshow.com/email-newsletter/) Chapters00:00 How to Exit a Negative Emotion00:39 How the Brain Creates Emotion02:50 Step 1: Change Your Physiology05:49 Step 2: Change Your Interpretation08:23 Support Sense of Mind08:52 Step 3: Take Action10:16 Why This Strategy Works for Your Brain11:02 From Neutral to Motivated Sources Zhang, J. X., Bo, K., Wager, T. D., & Gross, J. J. (2025). The brain bases of emotion generation and emotion regulation. Trends in Cognitive Sciences. Scherer, K. R., & Moors, A. (2019). The emotion process: Event appraisal and component differentiation. Annual Review of Psychology, 70(1), 719–745. Greenwood, B. M., & Garfinkel, S. N. (2025). Interoceptive mechanisms and emotional processing. Annual Review of Psychology, 76(1), 59–86. Feldman, M. J., Bliss-Moreau, E., & Lindquist, K. A. (2024). The neurobiology of interoception and affect. Trends in Cognitive Sciences, 28(7), 643–661.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

8 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

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