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Dr. Alex Korb joins the podcast to explore the relationship between depression and the brain, including practical tools for intervening during a depressive episode.\nDr. Korb is the author of The Upward Spiral: Using Neuroscience to Reverse the Course of Depression, One Small Change at a Time. He\u2019s studied the brain for over 15 years, and later earned his Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. He\u2019s also published over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles on depression, neuromodulation and other topics.\nSupport the Podcast: We're on Patreon! If you'd like to support the podcast, follow this link.\nKey Topics:\n02:30: Do we really care about how others feel?\n07:14: Coming to terms with not being able to do everything.\n13:15: How does depression work in the brain?\n21:20: What is an \u201cupward spiral\u201d or \u201cdownward spiral?"\n29:54: Have you ever experienced depression?\n31:07: Key traits for a happy life.\nOvercome Anxiety: \xa0Let go of anxiety and grow a greater sense of calm strength with Rick's Dealing with Anxiety program, which offers 5 powerful practices for managing stress and worries. Save 10% with coupon code BEINGWELL.\nSponsors:\nReset and rebalance with Recess, a sparkling water infused with hemp extract and adaptogens. Take 15% off your first order by using code BEINGWELL at checkout.\nJoin\xa0over a million people using BetterHelp, the world\u2019s largest online counseling platform. Visit betterhelp.com/beingwell for 10% off your first month!\xa0\nConnect with the show:\n\nVisit us on the web\n\nFollow us on Instagram\n\nFollow Rick on Facebook\n\nFollow Forrest on Facebook\n\nSubscribe on iTunes