Growth Minds with Sean Kim

Dr. Michael Platt is the James S. Riepe University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, with joint appointments in Neuroscience, Psychology, and Marketing. He serves as Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and is a leading voice in the emerging field of neuroeconomics. His research explores the neural basis of decision-making and social behavior, integrating insights from anthropology, evolution, and economics. Dr. Platt earned his BA from Yale, PhD from Penn, and completed postdoctoral training at NYU. In our conversation we discuss: (00:00) – Definition of gut instinct from a neuroscience lens (01:34) – Instinct shaped by personal and ancestral experience (03:16) – Evolutionary vs. economic rationality (06:25) – Efficient coding: brain shortcuts and loss aversion (08:01) – Slower decisions = better outcomes (when time allows) (10:17) – Social wiring drives trust and also herd behavior (12:41) – Monkeys predict elections: facial cues and bias (17:56) – Eye contact builds trust and synchronizes brain activity (22:27) – Brain synchrony improves collaboration and empathy (30:15) – Deep conversation prompts foster connection (39:03) – Storytelling increases audience alignment and persuasion (43:51) – Simplicity boosts message clarity and engagement (50:02) – Faking social behaviors erodes trust (01:05:16) – Decision-making tips: slow down, simplify choices (01:20:21) – Overreliance on AI may weaken critical thinking Learn more about Dr. Platt:Website: https://www.drmichaelplatt.com/ [https://www.drmichaelplatt.com/] Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@seankim]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@seankim] Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim [https://instagram.com/heyseankim]

Dr. John Kruse is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and author with 25 years of experience specializing in adult ADHD. He earned his MD and PhD in Neuroscience from the University of Rochester. Dr. Kruse is known for his book, "Recognizing Adult ADHD: What Donald Trump Can Teach Us About Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder," and focuses on helping patients understand and manage ADHD through various therapeutic approaches. In our conversation we discuss: (00:00) - Defining ADHD and DSM criteria (01:44) - How adult ADHD is diagnosed (03:36) - ADHD vs. other mental conditions (06:10) - Executive function and brain chemistry (08:32) - Biological markers and group overlap (11:38) - ADHD diagnosis trends and underdiagnosis (15:18) - ADHD increase during COVID explained (18:06) - Why adult ADHD went unrecognized (21:24) - Misdiagnosis and long-term consequences (27:17) - Genetics and shared mental health traits (31:01) - Trauma vs. genetic origins of ADHD (39:02) - Life impacts of untreated ADHD (46:19) - Interest-driven attention and hyperfocus (50:05) - ADHD strengths in entrepreneurship (01:11:38) - First steps and treatment options Learn more about Dr. John Kruse: YouTube Channel: youtube.com/9 [youtube.com/9] Reddit Subreddit: reddit.com/r/DrJohnKruse/ [reddit.com/r/DrJohnKruse/] Medium Articles: https://www.google.com/search?q=dockruse.medium.com [https://www.google.com/search?q=dockruse.medium.com] Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@seankim]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@seankim] Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim [https://instagram.com/heyseankim]

Marc Brackett, Ph.D., is the founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a professor in the Yale Child Study Center. He is the author of the bestselling book Permission to Feel. His research focuses on how emotions influence learning, decision-making, relationships, and mental health. Marc also developed RULER, a widely used program for teaching emotional intelligence in schools. In our conversation we discuss: (00:00) - Definition of emotional intelligence (01:26) - IQ vs. EQ (04:54) - Quantifying EQ (11:30) - 5 key benefits of emotional intelligence (22:28) - EQ is malleable and learnable (32:01) - The role of ‘Uncle Marvin’ (38:14) - Suppression vs. regulation (43:25) - Consequences of suppressing your emotions (47:46) - You can be the Uncle Marvin (56:59) - Understanding emotions (01:01:32) - Dealing with imposter syndrome (01:05:23) - AI and emotional support (01:11:00) - Final takeaways Learn more about Dr. BrackettWebsite - https://marcbrackett.com/ Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marc_Brackett Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marc.brackett/?hl=en App - https://howwefeel.org/ New Book - https://www.amazon.com/Dealing-Feeling-Your-Emotions-Create/dp/1250329590 Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@seankim]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@seankim] Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim [https://instagram.com/heyseankim]

Dr. Terry Wahls is a clinical professor of medicine at the University of Iowa and a pioneer in functional medicine and nutrition-based therapy. She is best known for developing the Wahls Protocol, a diet and lifestyle program that helped her reverse the symptoms of progressive multiple sclerosis. Once confined to a wheelchair, Dr. Wahls regained her mobility through her science-backed approach to mitochondrial health. Her work focuses on using food as medicine to manage autoimmune and chronic diseases. She is also a bestselling author and speaker, inspiring millions with her personal story and clinical research. In our conversation we discuss: (00:00) – Dr. Terry Wahls being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (8:30) – Focusing on mitochondria (10:45) – Genetic factors vs. lifestyle (18:25) – Hunter-gatherer diet (24:09) – Effects of being born via C-section on health (28:00) – How to make kids eat healthy (30:32) – What are the best organs to eat? (33:17) – Is there an animal that has the most nutrition? (35:10) – Nutritional benefits of eating testicles (36:22) – Supplements (40:18) – Consuming more protein after age 50 (42:18) – The Wahls Protocol (43:50) – What are nightshade vegetables? (47:41)– How chronic stress impacts brain health (51:37) – The rise of environmental toxins Learn more about Dr. Wahls Website : https://terrywahls.com/ Instagram: @drterrywahls Patient Registry : https://terrywahls.com/trials Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@seankim]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@seankim] Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim [https://instagram.com/heyseankim]

Dr. William Davis is a cardiologist and bestselling author known for Wheat Belly, which exposed the health risks of modern wheat consumption. He advocates for grain-free, low-carb diets and highlights the critical role of the gut microbiome in overall health. His work blends cardiology with functional medicine, helping people reverse chronic conditions through nutrition and lifestyle. Dr. Davis has guided millions in improving their health naturally. His upcoming book, Super Gut Super Body, explores how to build a resilient, optimized body by targeting the microbiome. In our conversation we discuss: (00:00) – Importance of gut health beyond digestion (4:30) – Improvement in taking care of gut health (9:28) – Top signs that someone has an unhealthy gut microbiome (19:32) – How do we get hydrochloric acid in our diet (26:08) – Tactical things that people can do today to improve gut health (33:04) – How to make your silo yogurt (38:20) – Prebiotic and probiotic supplements' effectiveness compared to foods (51:31) – Impact of taking GLP-1s on gut health (55:16) – Fasting effects on the microbiome (58:32) – Modern diet to optimize both your heart and microbiome (1:04:48) – What’s the way for people to get the right information (1:14:01) – The truth about dietary cholesterol and heart disease (1:19:40) – Not washing hands often Learn more about Dr. DavisWebsite: https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/ [https://drdavisinfinitehealth.com/]Book pre-order: https://www.amazon.com/SUPER-Body-Composition-Youthful-Contours/dp/0306835991 [https://www.amazon.com/SUPER-Body-Composition-Youthful-Contours/dp/0306835991] Watch full episodes on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@seankim]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@seankim⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@seankim] Connect on IG: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://instagram.com/heyseankim [https://instagram.com/heyseankim]