# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Human Mind: Why We Think, Feel and Behave the Way We Do with Jo Dowley
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm (+13:00)
- **Event Description**: Why do we react differently under pressure, struggle to change habits, or sometimes say and do things we later regret?

Our brains, bodies and nervous systems are constantly shaping the way we think, feel, behave and relate to the people around us. But much of what happens beneath the surface is driven by processes we aren't consciously aware of.

Join Jo Dowley, founder of ReFrame Lab, for a practical and accessible exploration of the human mind and the fascinating ways our brains and nervous systems influence everyday life.

Drawing on neuroscience, psychology and real-world experience, Jo will explore the brain's primary role in keeping us safe, how much of our behaviour is driven by prediction rather than conscious choice, and why understanding the way we think, feel and respond can help us navigate life more effectively.

Through relatable examples and interactive reflection, you'll explore how the brain and nervous system remain changeable throughout life — and how small, repeated actions can create meaningful and lasting change.

Meet Jo Dowley 🧠

Jo Dowley is the founder of ReFrame Lab, a neuroscience-informed coaching and facilitation practice based in Hawke's Bay.

Originally from England, Jo trained and worked as an Occupational Therapist, later leading one of the largest hand therapy units in the UK before moving to New Zealand in 2009.

Her own “squiggly” journey has included leadership, entrepreneurship, vineyard ownership, co-founding a start-up, psychosocial facilitation with the New Zealand Red Cross, and ultimately creating ReFrame Lab.

Passionate about human behaviour, nervous system safety, emotions and the brain, Jo translates neuroscience into practical and accessible insights that help people better understand themselves, their relationships and the patterns that shape how they think, feel and respond to life.

Her work explores how the brain is constantly predicting and responding to the world around us, how stress and safety influence thinking and behaviour, and how greater awareness of our own nervous system patterns, triggers, environments and responses can help us think more clearly, adapt more effectively and create lasting change.

Known for her warm, thought-provoking and conversational style, Jo combines science, storytelling and real-world experience to create engaging discussions that leave people reflecting differently about themselves and others.

What We'll Explore

• Why we think, feel and behave differently in different situations
• How the brain, body and nervous system shape our everyday experiences
• The brain's role in keeping us safe
• Why so much of our behaviour is driven by prediction rather than conscious choice
• How stress and safety influence the way we think and respond
• Why changing habits can be difficult
• How the brain and nervous system remain changeable throughout life
• How small, repeated actions can create meaningful and lasting change
• Practical ways to better understand our own patterns, triggers and responses

📍 Location: The Common Room, 227 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4122
📅 Date: Tuesday 6 October 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00am–12:00pm
☕ Refreshments: Coffee and tea included
🎟️ Tickets: $55 per person

👥 Hosted by Love Heart
Warm, welcoming learning experiences designed for people who enjoy discovering new ideas, asking questions and meeting interesting people.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/hastings/the-human-mind-why-we-think-feel-and-behave-the-way-we-do-with-jo-dowley/200030614227409
- **Event Categories**: business, meetups, art, fine-arts, science-fair, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Hastings
- **state**: HB
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Common Room
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- **long**: 176.84478357848
- **full address**: Common Room, 227 Heretaunga St East,Hastings, New Zealand

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Human Mind: Why We Think, Feel and Behave the Way We Do with Jo Dowley being held?
  - **A:** The Human Mind: Why We Think, Feel and Behave the Way We Do with Jo Dowley takes place on Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 06 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm at Common Room, 227 Heretaunga St East,Hastings, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Human Mind: Why We Think, Feel and Behave the Way We Do with Jo Dowley?
  - **A:** The Human Mind: Why We Think, Feel and Behave the Way We Do with Jo Dowley is organized by Love Heart NZ.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Human Mind: Why We Think, Feel and Behave the Way We Do with Jo Dowley is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Hastings, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Human Mind: Why We Think, Feel and Behave the Way We Do with Jo Dowley sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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