The Neuroscience of Taking Empathic Action Ft. Dr. Lisa Aziz-Zadeh Purposeful Empathy

Watch this episode to learn about the neuroscience behind
empathy, compassion, and sympathy. Dr. Lisa Aziz-Zadeh is a
Professor at the Brain and Creativity Institute, the Department
of Psychology, and the Chan Division of Occupational Science and
Occupational Therapy at the University of Southern California
(USC). Her current research includes understanding how the
gut–brain axis modulates behavior. In this episode, she explains
her recent research on Autism and empathy as well as scientific
ways to practice and improve empathy. 00:00 Preview 00:32
Introduction 00:52 About Dr. Lisa Aziz-Zadeh 02:34 The
neuroscience difference between empathy, sympathy and compassion
06:26 Lisa’s research on Autism and empathy 08:29 What is
alexithymia? 10:25 How acting on empathy activates our pleasure
reward system 11:41 Why too much empathy is not always a good
thing 14:05 Predictors of being a bystander vs. being a helper
19:21 Predictors of dehumanization 20:59 Daily practices to
become more empathic and compassionate 22:17 Habits to encourage
empathy in children 24:13 Dr. Lisa Aziz-Zadeh’s Purposeful
Empathy Story CONNECT WITH DR. LISA AZIZ-ZADEH About Lisa:
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