Episode 77: The Secrets to Improving Patient Compliance with Dr. David Perlmutter

This interview was, without doubt, one of the most moving for me.
What Dr. Perlmutter and his son, Austin Perlmutter MD, have created
is really nothing short of a revolution in returning us to our
consciousness. It directly addresses one of the biggest elephants
in the room – despite what we know to be good for us, good for
others, good for the planet, why do we more often than not fall
short of putting that knowledge into action? We. Are. Disconnected.
As a people. As a world. Our prefrontal cortex allows us to engage
in reflection, empathy and good decision making. However, when we
lose the ability to engage our prefrontal cortex, we regress to a
more primitive part of our brain – the amygdala – which fosters
impulsivity, narcissism, and anger. It is virtually impossible to
make the choices that we want to when our amygdala is in charge.
And as we make those poorer choices – poor diet, less sleep, less
exercise, more screen time – we reinforce our amygdala’s superior
position. It’s a vicious cycle. In short, our modern world stacks
the deck against us. And what can we do? Dr. Perlmutter gives us a
unique lens through which to work with ourselves and our patients
to start to support that prefrontal cortex connection. Tips to
start to re-wire our neuronal circuitry in ways that will help us
all make better choices. Be better people. ~DrKF