The Scone Made Me Do It
The Scone Made Me Do It - How One Tiny Thought Triggers Big Memories (Fun Brain Science Explained)
Have you ever had a smell, song, or taste instantly transport you back in time?
πΏπΆπͺ In this episode, Rozanne shares how one thought of a scone set off a memory avalanche β from Swiss Days to reconnecting with an old friend β and how brain science explains it. This is called spreading activation, and itβs the secret behind why popcorn = movies, cookies = grandmaβs house, and one song = your entire high school dance.
Youβll learn:
β Why smells and tastes are the strongest memory triggers (hippocampus + amygdala explained)
β How spreading activation shapes your daily habits, moods, and decisions
β Practical brain hacks for studying, habit building, reconnection, and mood resets
β How to design your own cues instead of letting random triggers run your life
π Freebie: Download the Brain Domino Puzzle here β [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fTLOj1_a6Z2wHq8GnSXAr3W9vtRAZgfR/view?usp=sharing]
π Try the challenge and see how one tiny thought tumbles into the next! If you love brain hacks, memory tips, and stories that mix humor + science, hit subscribe and join me for more episodes.
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