# Can Understanding Your Ancestral Emotions Transform Your Health? With Dr. Julia DiGangi

An episode of [Live Like a Girl with Dr. Mindy Pelz](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1503897906), 3 Jun 2024, 1 h 09 min.

Audio: https://media.transistor.fm/bf280c4c/947165c1.mp3

Dr. Julia DiGangi is a renowned neuropsychologist and she joins Dr. Mindy for an enlightening conversation that delves deep into the interplay between the brain, leadership, and emotions. Dr. DiGangi, whose extensive research has been conducted at prestigious institutions like Harvard, Columbia, and the University of Chicago, brings her expert insights into how our emotional responses are fundamentally within our control. She discusses the ancestral nature of our emotional states and highlights three to four key emotional cravings that shape our behavior. Throughout the episode, Dr. DiGangi provides powerful strategies to overcome mental hurdles related to health habits, offering a blend of complex insights and actionable advice. To view full show notes, more information on our guests, resources mentioned in the episode, discount codes, transcripts, and more, visit https://drmindypelz.com/ep238 Dr. Julia DiGangi is a neuropsychologist and expert in the connection between the brain, leadership, and emotion. Research shows that the #1 threat to leaders' effectiveness is an inability to handle emotional challenges. Dr. DiGangi's innovative work shows leaders how to build emotionally powerful teams that thrive in high - pressure circumstances. Check out our fasting membership at resetacademy.drmindypelz.com. Please note our medical disclaimer.

## Chapters

- 0:02 Introduction
- 3:50 Welcoming Dr. Julia DeGangie
- 21:29 Core Emotional Patterns
- 25:55 Ancestral Emotional Baggage
- 32:58 The Brain's Response to Confusion
- 44:28 Trusting Life's Unfolding
- 54:34 Overcoming Health Confusion
- 56:29 Embracing Emotional Pain
- 1:00:22 Reconnecting with Our Bodies
- 1:05:13 Trusting Biology Over Intellect
- 1:07:37 Health is Integration

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