Can strengthening executive function help us be our best selves? | Sucheta Kamath | TEDxAtlantaWomen

Award-winning speech-language pathologist, inventor and executive function expert Sucheta Kamath discusses the cognitive processes involved in executive function, the effect of the pandemic on these processes, and why strengthening executive function in adults and children can better equip us to reach our full potential. Sucheta Kamath architects systems that aid in developing the mental skills needed to focus attention, prioritize tasks, set and achieve goals, and control impulses. She is an award-winning speech language pathologist, entrepreneur, podcaster, and multiple patent holder.
Sucheta invented ExQ®, an online learning platform that leverages
AI, gameplay, error analysis and metacognitive lessons to help middle and high school students build executive function skills.
She hosts “Full PreFrontal®: Exposing the Mysteries of Executive Function,” a podcast exploring new frontiers in brain science.
Sucheta also founded GSHA Gives!, a free communication and executive function job-readiness training program for previously homeless, incarcerated, and disenfranchised men. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

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  • @hypatonic
    @hypatonic Жыл бұрын

    Executive function can also be benefitted by regulating your dopamine. We are more stimulated in our daily lives than ever, which leads to difficulties doing regular, everyday tasks and concentration. If your brain is used to the stimulus (dopamine) it receives from scrolling on Tiktok or watching a TV show, it will not respond well to situations of lower stimulus, such as reading, folding laundry, or completing a project that takes a lot of focus. This also applies to food! If your brain is used to super salty and sugary foods (which you get dopamine from), it won't be satisfied in the same way when you eat vegetables. To get back to a more balanced state, try doing tasks on their own without multitasking, like Kamath suggests. Fold your laundry without listening to a podcast, music, or watching TV. Refuse the urge to go on your phone on the bus, in a waiting room, or when standing in line. Spend less time overriding yourself with stimuli, and more time taking a moment to breath. Your executive function will thank you.

  • @Holyshrine677

    @Holyshrine677

    Жыл бұрын

    thank you for this❤

  • @gayathrimanikutty4764
    @gayathrimanikutty4764 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing and insightful talk, always wanted to learn more about executive functions. Totally love listening to the Full PreFrontal podcasts as well - so many nuggets of wisdom in the podcasts. Thank you Dr. Sucheta.

  • @markh3279
    @markh32795 ай бұрын

    Thank you

  • @GHKRiteDietbyDrTejjiSarna
    @GHKRiteDietbyDrTejjiSarna Жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @sukhpreetsingh6387
    @sukhpreetsingh6387 Жыл бұрын

    First comment

  • @JCtheMusicMan_
    @JCtheMusicMan_7 ай бұрын

    I have almost zero executive function. I’m about to become homeless and I just pray for death. I don’t see a solution because I can’t afford to put gas in my car that is about to get repossessed and can’t afford to see a doctor. When I do see doctors they get me out so fast they never listen to me when I try to explain myself. At this point I just don’t care 🥺

  • @nikkis3156

    @nikkis3156

    4 ай бұрын

    I hope things are looking up for you JC

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