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Podcast: Love At First Science
Episode: Episode 72 - Part 2 The Science of Meditation, Stress, and Mental Energy with Nicole Vignola
Description: Think scrolling on your phone is a mental break? Think again. Neuroscientist Nicole Vignola is back to reveal the truth about how we spend our mental energy—and how simple shifts can improve focus, emotional resilience, and even physical health.
In this episode, we explore:
✅ How meditation strengthens the connection between logic and emotion in the brain✅ The shocking impact of stress on brain function (and how to reverse it)✅ Why we actually use 100% of our brains—despite what Hollywood says✅ The key to managing mental fatigue and restoring energy the right way