We’ve been led to believe that if only we could focus more, then we could be more productive and more successful. But what if, instead, we could unlock our productivity, intuition, and creativity by utilizing our unfocused mind? That’s exactly what you’re going to learn on today’s show.

On this episode of The Model Health Show, our guest is Harvard-trained psychiatrist and brain researcher, Dr. Srini Pillay. Dr. Pillay joins this episode to share mind-blowing insights from his book, Tinker Dabble Doodle Try. You’re going to learn specific strategies you can use to harness the power of the unfocused mind to fuel your brain and unlock your potential.

Dr. Pillay’s message on training and understanding our brains is incredibly powerful. This conversation is going to reframe the way you think about focus and productivity, how you view yourself, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this interview with Dr. Srini Pillay!  

In this episode you’ll discover: 

• The two competing circuits in the brain. (11:45 )
• Why allowing your brain to be unfocused is critical. (14:15 )
• What unfocusing is and how it can help you connect with who you are. (14:25 )
• Why having the ability to unfocus is important in the age of AI. (15:41 )
• The role of playfulness and fantasy for longevity. (16:55 )
• How focus can affect your ability to display compassion. (18:21 )
• What mirror neurons are and how they work. (23:38 )
• The health consequences of emotional suppression. (24:14 )
• Why relationships are the key to our emotional health. (26:03 )
• How to use unfocusing to decrease amygdala activation. (27:55 )
• What CIRCA is and how to use it to decrease anxiety. (29:55 )
• Why practicing mindfulness can <span class=