31 Books like The Balanced Brain

The Expectation Effect

by David Robson • 2022

Aging faster, feeling more pain, getting full on less food: all start with what your brain expects.

4.13

4k+

🧠 Mind-Body Connection 💊 Placebo Science 😰 Stress Reframing 👵 Positive Aging 🍽️ Food Psychology

The Expectation Effect 96%

Aging faster, feeling more pain, getting full on less food: all start with what your brain expects.

by David Robson 2022

4.13

4k+ ratings

🧠 Mind-Body Connection 💊 Placebo Science 😰 Stress Reframing 👵 Positive Aging 🍽️ Food Psychology

Rewire Your Brain 2.0

by John B. Arden • 2023

Change your diet, movement, sleep, and social ties to retrain the brain from anxiety and depression.

3.89

🧠 Neuroplasticity 😟 Anxiety Management 🌧️ Depression Recovery 🤝 Social Connection 🏃 Exercise And Mood

Rewire Your Brain 2.0 96%

Change your diet, movement, sleep, and social ties to retrain the brain from anxiety and depression.

by John B. Arden 2023

3.89

63 ratings

🧠 Neuroplasticity 😟 Anxiety Management 🌧️ Depression Recovery 🤝 Social Connection 🏃 Exercise And Mood

The Mindful Body

by Ellen J. Langer • 2023

What you believe about your health changes your body more than what is objectively true.

3.80

2k+

🧠 Mind-Body Connection 💊 Placebo Effect 🔄 Cognitive Reframing 🤒 Chronic Illness 👵 Aging And Health

The Mindful Body 96%

What you believe about your health changes your body more than what is objectively true.

by Ellen J. Langer 2023

3.80

2k+ ratings

🧠 Mind-Body Connection 💊 Placebo Effect 🔄 Cognitive Reframing 🤒 Chronic Illness 👵 Aging And Health

Mental Fitness

by Shawn Talbott • 2021

Mood starts in the gut. Resilience lives in the heart. Train both, and the brain follows.

4.04

🧠 Gut-Brain Connection 🦠 Microbiome Health 🥗 Nutritional Psychiatry 🏃 Exercise And Mood 😴 Sleep And Mental Health

Mental Fitness 96%

Mood starts in the gut. Resilience lives in the heart. Train both, and the brain follows.

by Shawn Talbott 2021

4.04

54 ratings

🧠 Gut-Brain Connection 🦠 Microbiome Health 🥗 Nutritional Psychiatry 🏃 Exercise And Mood 😴 Sleep And Mental Health

Mind-Body Medicine

by Jason M. Satterfield • 2013

How stress, loneliness, and negative thoughts get under your skin, and what to do about it.

4.40

184

🩺 Health Psychology 🧠 Mind-Body Connection 😰 Stress Management ❤️ Emotional Intelligence 🛋️ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Mind-Body Medicine 95%

How stress, loneliness, and negative thoughts get under your skin, and what to do about it.

by Jason M. Satterfield 2013

4.40

184 ratings

🩺 Health Psychology 🧠 Mind-Body Connection 😰 Stress Management ❤️ Emotional Intelligence 🛋️ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

The Upward Spiral

by Alex Korb • 2015

Why your brain gets stuck in depression and the micro-actions that get it unstuck.

4.25

7k+

🧠 Neuroscience Of Mood 🌤️ Depression Recovery 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🔁 Habit Formation ⚗️ Brain Chemistry

The Upward Spiral 95%

Why your brain gets stuck in depression and the micro-actions that get it unstuck.

by Alex Korb 2015

4.25

7k+ ratings

🧠 Neuroscience Of Mood 🌤️ Depression Recovery 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🔁 Habit Formation ⚗️ Brain Chemistry

Magnificent Mind at Any Age

by Daniel G. Amen • 2008

The brain circuits that drive or derail your life, and the natural protocols to balance them.

3.89

837

🧠 Brain Health 🔄 Cognitive Flexibility 🏋️ Resilience Training ⚡ Dopamine And Motivation 🔬 Neuroscience Self-Help

Magnificent Mind at Any Age 95%

The brain circuits that drive or derail your life, and the natural protocols to balance them.

by Daniel G. Amen 2008

3.89

837 ratings

🧠 Brain Health 🔄 Cognitive Flexibility 🏋️ Resilience Training ⚡ Dopamine And Motivation 🔬 Neuroscience Self-Help

Cure

by Jo Marchant • 2016

What if the mind could produce real healing? A journalist explores the evidence suggesting it can.

4.09

4k+

🧠 Mind-Body Medicine 💊 Placebo Effect 👥 Social Connection ⚡ Stress Physiology 🧘 Meditation Research

Cure 95%

What if the mind could produce real healing? A journalist explores the evidence suggesting it can.

by Jo Marchant 2016

4.09

4k+ ratings

🧠 Mind-Body Medicine 💊 Placebo Effect 👥 Social Connection ⚡ Stress Physiology 🧘 Meditation Research

The Happiness Cure

by Anders Hansen • 2023

Your brain sabotages happiness by design. The biological cure: movement, connection, meaning.

4.06

313

🧠 Evolutionary Psychology 🏛️ Evolutionary Psychiatry 🦎 Mismatch Theory 😶 Happiness Paradox 🏃 Exercise Psychiatry

The Happiness Cure 95%

Your brain sabotages happiness by design. The biological cure: movement, connection, meaning.

by Anders Hansen 2023

4.06

313 ratings

🧠 Evolutionary Psychology 🏛️ Evolutionary Psychiatry 🦎 Mismatch Theory 😶 Happiness Paradox 🏃 Exercise Psychiatry

Healthy Brain, Happy Life

by Wendy Suzuki • 2015

The science behind why sweating makes you smarter, calmer, and more creative.

3.65

2k+

🧠 Brain Health 🏃 Exercise Neuroscience 🧘 Mind-Body Connection 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🧘‍♀️ Meditation Benefits

Healthy Brain, Happy Life 95%

The science behind why sweating makes you smarter, calmer, and more creative.

by Wendy Suzuki 2015

3.65

2k+ ratings

🧠 Brain Health 🏃 Exercise Neuroscience 🧘 Mind-Body Connection 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🧘‍♀️ Meditation Benefits

The Emotional Life of Your Brain

by Richard J. Davidson • 2012

Six brain circuits determine your emotional life. A neuroscientist shows exactly how to rewire each.

3.94

3k+

🧠 Affective Neuroscience 🧘‍♂️ Contemplative Neuroscience 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🌊 Emotional Regulation 🧘 Meditation Research

The Emotional Life of Your Brain Summary

The Emotional Life of Your Brain 95%

Six brain circuits determine your emotional life. A neuroscientist shows exactly how to rewire each.

by Richard J. Davidson 2012

3.94

3k+ ratings

🧠 Affective Neuroscience 🧘‍♂️ Contemplative Neuroscience 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🌊 Emotional Regulation 🧘 Meditation Research

Psycho-Logical

by Dean Burnett • 2021

Depression, anxiety, addiction: the real brain science looks nothing like the popular explanations.

3.84

1k+

🧑‍⚕️ Clinical Psychology 🧪 Neurochemistry 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🏷️ Mental Health Stigma 📋 Psychiatric Diagnosis

Psycho-Logical 95%

Depression, anxiety, addiction: the real brain science looks nothing like the popular explanations.

by Dean Burnett 2021

3.84

1k+ ratings

🧑‍⚕️ Clinical Psychology 🧪 Neurochemistry 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🏷️ Mental Health Stigma 📋 Psychiatric Diagnosis

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness

by Stan Rodski • 2023

The science that turns knitting, coloring, and driving into brain-rewiring stress relief.

3.64

492

🧠 Mind-Body Connection 🔬 Psychoneuroimmunology 🧘 Everyday Mindfulness 🧬 Neuroplasticity ⚡ Energy Management

The Neuroscience of Mindfulness 95%

The science that turns knitting, coloring, and driving into brain-rewiring stress relief.

by Stan Rodski 2023

3.64

492 ratings

🧠 Mind-Body Connection 🔬 Psychoneuroimmunology 🧘 Everyday Mindfulness 🧬 Neuroplasticity ⚡ Energy Management

The Balance Within

by Esther M. Sternberg • 2000

Brain and immune system talk nonstop. When stress breaks the connection, the body attacks itself.

3.80

315

🧠 Mind-Body Connection 🛡️ Stress And Immunity 💊 Mind-Body Medicine 🏥 Chronic Illness 💭 Placebo Effect

The Balance Within 95%

Brain and immune system talk nonstop. When stress breaks the connection, the body attacks itself.

by Esther M. Sternberg 2000

3.80

315 ratings

🧠 Mind-Body Connection 🛡️ Stress And Immunity 💊 Mind-Body Medicine 🏥 Chronic Illness 💭 Placebo Effect

¡Tómate un respiro! Mindfulness

by Mario Alonso Puig • 2017

The neuroscience of mindfulness: how attention quiets suffering by rewiring your brain.

4.12

1k+

🧘 Mindfulness Practice 🧠 Contemplative Neuroscience 🔄 Neuroplasticity 💗 Mind-Body Connection 🌊 Ego Transcendence

¡Tómate un respiro! Mindfulness 95%

The neuroscience of mindfulness: how attention quiets suffering by rewiring your brain.

by Mario Alonso Puig 2017

4.12

1k+ ratings

🧘 Mindfulness Practice 🧠 Contemplative Neuroscience 🔄 Neuroplasticity 💗 Mind-Body Connection 🌊 Ego Transcendence

Positive Neuroscience

by Joshua D. Greene • 2016

The brain circuit for joy isn't about reward. It widens attention and drives exploration instead.

2.50

🧠 Positive Psychology 🧬 Affective Neuroscience 💭 Emotion And Cognition 👁️ Attention And Perception 💡 Creativity Research

Positive Neuroscience 95%

The brain circuit for joy isn't about reward. It widens attention and drives exploration instead.

by Joshua D. Greene 2016

2.50

2 ratings

🧠 Positive Psychology 🧬 Affective Neuroscience 💭 Emotion And Cognition 👁️ Attention And Perception 💡 Creativity Research

You, Happier

by Daniel G. Amen • 2022

Your brain has a type. Learn it, then apply the happiness strategy that actually fits.

3.83

2k+

🧠 Happiness Neuroscience 🛡️ Brain Health 🥗 Nutritional Psychiatry 🔄 Cognitive Reframing ❤️ Happy Relationships

You, Happier 95%

Your brain has a type. Learn it, then apply the happiness strategy that actually fits.

by Daniel G. Amen 2022

3.83

2k+ ratings

🧠 Happiness Neuroscience 🛡️ Brain Health 🥗 Nutritional Psychiatry 🔄 Cognitive Reframing ❤️ Happy Relationships

Meet Your Happy Chemicals

by Loretta Graziano Breuning • 2015

Your brain didn't evolve for happiness. The daily practice that negotiates with your ancient wiring.

4.01

6k+

🧠 Brain Chemistry 🐒 Evolutionary Psychology 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🔁 Habit Rewiring 🎛️ Emotional Regulation

Meet Your Happy Chemicals 95%

Your brain didn't evolve for happiness. The daily practice that negotiates with your ancient wiring.

by Loretta Graziano Breuning 2015

4.01

6k+ ratings

🧠 Brain Chemistry 🐒 Evolutionary Psychology 🔄 Neuroplasticity 🔁 Habit Rewiring 🎛️ Emotional Regulation

A User's Guide to the Brain

by John J. Ratey • 2001

Perception, movement, and social contact continuously rewire your brain. A guide for taking control.

4.04

2k+

🧠 Neuroplasticity 🏃 Embodied Cognition 👁️ Perception And Consciousness 🔍 Attention Management 💾 Memory Formation

A User's Guide to the Brain 95%

Perception, movement, and social contact continuously rewire your brain. A guide for taking control.

by John J. Ratey 2001

4.04

2k+ ratings

🧠 Neuroplasticity 🏃 Embodied Cognition 👁️ Perception And Consciousness 🔍 Attention Management 💾 Memory Formation

Move The Body, Heal The Mind

by Jennifer Heisz • 2022

Why exercise works like antidepressants: a neuroscientist's guide and a starter plan for gym haters.

3.81

2k+

💊 Exercise As Medicine 🧠 Exercise Neuroscience 🧩 Neuroplasticity 🔥 Neuroinflammation 🧓 Dementia Prevention

Move The Body, Heal The Mind 95%

Why exercise works like antidepressants: a neuroscientist's guide and a starter plan for gym haters.

by Jennifer Heisz 2022

3.81

2k+ ratings

💊 Exercise As Medicine 🧠 Exercise Neuroscience 🧩 Neuroplasticity 🔥 Neuroinflammation 🧓 Dementia Prevention

Exercise for Mood and Anxiety

by Michael W. Otto • 2011

Exercise can rival medication for depression. The challenge is staying with it; here is how.

3.96

230

🏋️ Exercise Psychology 😊 Mood Management 🔄 Behavioral Activation 😌 Anxiety Relief 💡 Motivational Psychology

Exercise for Mood and Anxiety 95%

Exercise can rival medication for depression. The challenge is staying with it; here is how.

by Michael W. Otto 2011

3.96

230 ratings

🏋️ Exercise Psychology 😊 Mood Management 🔄 Behavioral Activation 😌 Anxiety Relief 💡 Motivational Psychology

How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body

by David R. Hamilton • 2008

Your mind changes your body at the cellular level. The science and the how-to.

4.11

918

🧠 Mind-Body Healing 🎯 Mental Imagery 💊 Placebo Effect 🔄 Neuroplasticity 😰 Stress And Health

How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body Summary

How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body 95%

Your mind changes your body at the cellular level. The science and the how-to.

by David R. Hamilton 2008

4.11

918 ratings

🧠 Mind-Body Healing 🎯 Mental Imagery 💊 Placebo Effect 🔄 Neuroplasticity 😰 Stress And Health

The Science of Happiness

by Stefan Klein • 2002

Two circuits drive your happiness: one craves, one savors. Most people neglect the second entirely.

4.05

1k+

🧠 Positive Psychology 🧬 Neuroplasticity 🌊 Flow And Mindfulness 🧪 Dopamine And Desire 🤝 Social Connection

The Science of Happiness 95%

Two circuits drive your happiness: one craves, one savors. Most people neglect the second entirely.

by Stefan Klein 2002

4.05

1k+ ratings

🧠 Positive Psychology 🧬 Neuroplasticity 🌊 Flow And Mindfulness 🧪 Dopamine And Desire 🤝 Social Connection

Hardwiring Happiness

by Rick Hanson • 2013

Your brain hoards bad moments and shrugs off good ones. Four steps to override the wiring.

3.65

6k+

🌱 Positive Psychology 🧠 Neuroscience Of Happiness 🔄 Neuroplasticity ⚖️ Emotional Regulation 🧘 Mindfulness Practice

Hardwiring Happiness 95%

Your brain hoards bad moments and shrugs off good ones. Four steps to override the wiring.

by Rick Hanson 2013

3.65

6k+ ratings

🌱 Positive Psychology 🧠 Neuroscience Of Happiness 🔄 Neuroplasticity ⚖️ Emotional Regulation 🧘 Mindfulness Practice

Counterclockwise

by Ellen J. Langer • 2009

Living as if it's 1959 made older men physically younger. The science of mind-driven health.

3.87

763

🧠 Mind-Body Medicine 🧓 Healthy Aging 🧘 Mindfulness 💊 Placebo Effect 🤔 Medical Skepticism

Counterclockwise 95%

Living as if it's 1959 made older men physically younger. The science of mind-driven health.

by Ellen J. Langer 2009

3.87

763 ratings

🧠 Mind-Body Medicine 🧓 Healthy Aging 🧘 Mindfulness 💊 Placebo Effect 🤔 Medical Skepticism

Feel Better Fast and Make It Last

by Daniel G. Amen • 2018

A brain-first program to rescue your mood in minutes and build lasting emotional resilience.

4.22

656

🧠 Brain Optimization 🌿 Functional Medicine 🪤 Cognitive Distortions 🧘 Emotional Regulation 🔁 Habit Change

Feel Better Fast and Make It Last Summary

Feel Better Fast and Make It Last 95%

A brain-first program to rescue your mood in minutes and build lasting emotional resilience.

by Daniel G. Amen 2018

4.22

656 ratings

🧠 Brain Optimization 🌿 Functional Medicine 🪤 Cognitive Distortions 🧘 Emotional Regulation 🔁 Habit Change

Happy Brain

by Dean Burnett • 2018

Happiness is built from brain chemistry, social wiring, and home; chasing it directly backfires.

3.70

2k+

🧠 Neuroscience Of Emotion 😊 Happiness Studies ⚗️ Neurochemistry 👥 Social Brain 🧬 Evolutionary Psychology

Happy Brain 95%

Happiness is built from brain chemistry, social wiring, and home; chasing it directly backfires.

by Dean Burnett 2018

3.70

2k+ ratings

🧠 Neuroscience Of Emotion 😊 Happiness Studies ⚗️ Neurochemistry 👥 Social Brain 🧬 Evolutionary Psychology

Against Depression

by Peter D. Kramer • 2005

Depression is not depth or creativity: it is brain damage, and treating it restores the self.

3.86

520

🏥 Clinical Depression 🧠 Depression Biology 🔄 Neuroplasticity And Mood 🏷️ Mental Health Stigma 💊 Biological Psychiatry

Against Depression 95%

Depression is not depth or creativity: it is brain damage, and treating it restores the self.

by Peter D. Kramer 2005

3.86

520 ratings

🏥 Clinical Depression 🧠 Depression Biology 🔄 Neuroplasticity And Mood 🏷️ Mental Health Stigma 💊 Biological Psychiatry

The Joy of Movement

by Kelly McGonigal • 2019

The runner's high isn't a side effect. It was the point all along.

3.83

4k+

🏃 Exercise Psychology 🏃‍♂️ Runner's High 🪩 Collective Movement 🌿 Nature Therapy ☀️ Positive Psychology

The Joy of Movement 95%

The runner's high isn't a side effect. It was the point all along.

by Kelly McGonigal 2019

3.83

4k+ ratings

🏃 Exercise Psychology 🏃‍♂️ Runner's High 🪩 Collective Movement 🌿 Nature Therapy ☀️ Positive Psychology

Out of My Skull

by James Danckert • 2020

Boredom is a distress call, not a defect. Muting it with screens only deepens the emergency.

3.50

359

🧠 Cognitive Neuroscience 😶 Affective Science 🎯 Agency And Motivation 🔍 Attention And Engagement 🌟 Meaning And Purpose

Out of My Skull 95%

Boredom is a distress call, not a defect. Muting it with screens only deepens the emergency.

by James Danckert 2020

3.50

359 ratings

🧠 Cognitive Neuroscience 😶 Affective Science 🎯 Agency And Motivation 🔍 Attention And Engagement 🌟 Meaning And Purpose

Change Your Brain Every Day

by Daniel G. Amen • 2023

Daily practices that reverse silent brain threats, rebuild focus, and restore peace of mind.

3.97

992

🧠 Brain Health 📅 Daily Practices 🧬 Neuroplasticity 🩹 Trauma Recovery 🥗 Nutritional Psychiatry

Change Your Brain Every Day 95%

Daily practices that reverse silent brain threats, rebuild focus, and restore peace of mind.

by Daniel G. Amen 2023

3.97

992 ratings

🧠 Brain Health 📅 Daily Practices 🧬 Neuroplasticity 🩹 Trauma Recovery 🥗 Nutritional Psychiatry

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