Calm and Cool

Decoding Habit & Addiction: Dr. Justin Baker’s Neurological Insights | Calm & Cool Ep. 3

Join us in Episode 3 as we welcome Justin T. Baker, MD, PhD, a leading figure in psychiatric research and an associate professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. In this insightful episode, Dr. Justin Baker dives into the neuroscience of addiction and habit formation. He sheds light on how our brains learn and develop habits and the ways in which substances can disrupt the brain's reward system. Dr. Baker also discusses the interplay between risk-taking behaviors, belief systems, trauma, and addiction. When a person’s habits become so painful and destructive, Justin explains how some habitual users will slowly start to spend more and more time in contemplation of these habits while considering alternatives. These moments of reflection are the start of recovery.

From Addiction to Enlightenment: Scott Jordan's Yoga & Meditation Path | Calm & Cool Ep. 2

Interview with Scott A. Jordan, a certified meditation and yoga teacher. Since 1969, Mr. Jordan has practiced a variety of meditation systems with prominent Buddhist monks and lay teachers including yoga philosophy and Ayurvedic healing in India. In 2009, he discovered TWIM and began the study of Pali suttas and dedicated meditation practice. In 2018, he was certified as a TWIM meditation guide and teacher by Bhante Vimalaramsi at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center where he leads online loving-kindness (metta) meditation courses. He currently offers classes and speaks about the TWIM by invitation.

Rewire Your Brain to Conquer Addiction: Dr. Evian Gordon's Guide | Calm & Cool Ep 1

Interview with Dr. Evian Gordon MD, PhD, the founder of the world’s first standardized international database of the human brain. Currently, he is the founder and Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Total Brain and the host of the Total Brain Podcast. He has recently completed his new book, Your Brain: From Knowing to Doing. In the book, Dr. Gordon explains the dynamics of the brain as it relates to our intentions and behaviors and ways to create new, healthy habits.

Miguel Alvarado & Jeff Burt Explore Addiction Battles and Solutions | Calm & Cool Origin

In this introduction episode the creators of Calm & Cool, Miguel Alvarado and Jeff Burt, explain the origin of this video podcast and talk about the initial ideas for the vision of the program. They shared some of their own experiences, personally and professionally, with addiction and mental health. Most importantly, we want to welcome you to the podcast and hope that you enjoy the content and getting to know us.