Have you ever heard of the “reptilian brain”? In this presentation, we dive into this deep, survival-focused region of the brain to learn how this response gets triggered, why it’s important, what chronic activation means for our health, and how to potentially calm it down.

• Overview of brain anatomy & physiology – with a focus on the brain stem, or “reptilian brain”
• The physiological cascade kicked off in response to stress – and how it impacts every system in the body
• How trauma, toxins, inflammation, and stress can cause certain parts of the brain to get “stuck” in the “on” position
• The importance of the pre-frontal cortex, or the “quarterback” of the brain – and what happens when it’s not “online”
• 6 specific ways to “tame” the brainstem – the very steps he uses in his own clinical practice with his patients