Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik
847 episodes - English - Latest episode: 28 days ago - ★★★★★ - 4.7K ratingsKwik Brain is a fun, fast-paced show designed to help busy people learn and achieve anything in a fraction of the time! Your coach, Jim Kwik (his real name), is the brain & memory trainer to elite mental performers, including many of the world’s leading CEO’s and celebrities. In this easy to digest bite-sized podcast, you will discover Kwik’s favorite shortcuts to read faster, remember more, and ‘supercharge’ your greatest wealth-building asset: your brain. Whether you’re a student, senior, entrepreneur or educator, you will get the edge with these simple actionable tools to sharpen your mind, enhance your focus, and fast-track your fullest potential. Get show notes, Jim’s latest brain-training, and submit your questions in our private community (free) at: www.KwikBrain.com
Jim Kwik is the founder of KwikLearning.com, a widely recognized world leader in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning with students in over 150 countries.
After a childhood brain injury left him learning-challenged, Kwik created strategies to dramatically enhance his mental performance. He has since dedicated his life to helping others unleash their true genius and brainpower to learn anything faster and live a life of greater power, productivity, and purpose.
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Unlocking Success Through the Power of Masterminds with Jim Kwik
June 24, 2024 15:30 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBWhat is the secret to faster performance, faster achievement, faster learning? Imagine having a dedicated group of like-minded individuals, all committed to mutual growth, achievement, and success. That’s what a mastermind group is all about. It’s not just about networking or ideas that others offer. A true mastermind group is about elevating your personal and professional life through collective wisdom. I’m excited to dive into this topic on the show today. The idea of a mastermi...
The Grieving Brain: How to Navigate Emotions After Loss with Mary-Frances O'Connor
June 17, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBWhy do you grieve and how can you overcome the intense emotions grief can often produce? Grief is one of the most profound human experiences you’ll go through. It’s also inevitable. You can’t escape grief, no matter how hard you try. That’s what makes it so challenging. But you can learn how to cope with the natural ups and downs of the grieving process. Dr. Mary Frances O’Connor is here today to help us understand what’s happening on a neurological level when you’re grieving. Dr....
New Rules for Success: How to Turn Knowledge Into Profit with Dean Graziosi
June 10, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBHow can you turn your existing knowledge and skills into profit and power? One of the things you hear a lot about is trying to find an ideal work-life balance. But what if the goal should really be work-life integration? Success now plays by a new set of rules where you can build an enjoyable career while creating financial freedom and living a more fulfilling life. I’m excited to welcome Dean Graziosi to the show today. Dean is an entrepreneur and investor, contributing to the gr...
Learn How to Restore Your Immune System Through Healing Stress and Trauma with Dr. Sara Gottfried
June 03, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBCan stress and trauma cause autoimmune diseases? Everyone experiences stress. In fact, you actually need stress. Without it, you can’t be productive, motivated, or live life fully. But too much stress can have devastating effects on your entire body. Many symptoms like fatigue, pain, unexpected weight gain, brain fog, and more are often misdiagnosed or dismissed when the culprit might actually be your own immune system. This is such an important topic which is why I’m thrilled to ...
My Go-To Nootropics for Thinking Faster & Sharper Part 2 with Dr. Oz Garcia
May 30, 2024 15:30 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MBWhat supplements can you take for better focus, memory, mood, mental vitality, energy, and productivity? A lot of advice on brain nutrients come down things like vitamin B, D, and Omega-3 fatty acids. And those are all essential elements that are necessary for any brain healthy diet. But what are the ingredients that are truly going to give you a mental edge so you can take your performance to the next level? I’m excited to welcome Dr. Oz Garcia back to the show for the second par...
My Go-To Nootropics for Thinking Faster & Sharper Part 1 with Dr. Oz Garcia
May 27, 2024 15:30 - 26 minutes - 24 MBWhat supplements can you take for better focus, memory, mood, mental vitality, energy, and productivity? You already know that the key to having better memory and brain performance comes down to two things: novelty and nutrition. You have to exercise your brain and feed it the proper nutrients. A healthy brain diet is a good start, but you can take your nutrition even deeper with supplements and nootropics. I’m excited to welcome Dr. Oz Garcia to the show. Dr. Garcia is a nutritio...
Stop Feeling Misunderstood Through Effective Communication Skills with Charles Duhigg
May 20, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBHave you ever wondered if there’s a secret to unlocking effortless and effective communication? At some point, you’ve probably found yourself feeling tongue-tied, misunderstood, or simply like you can’t get your point across when talking to another person. The ability to connect with others can often look like a superpower. But science tells us anyone can be a supercommunicator—you just have to learn how. I’m excited to welcome Charles Duhigg to the show today. Charles is a Pulitz...
Becoming Multilingual: Techniques for Language Learning with Jim Kwik
May 13, 2024 15:30 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBWhat are the cognitive benefits of being multilingual? Language surrounds you nearly every waking moment of your life. From your first words to your last, language helps you communicate your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to connect with others. And for many people, this rich linguistic environment involves not just one language, but two or more. Today, I’m going to explore the profound cognitive benefits of language. Specifically, how knowing more than one language can have ...
The 5-Step Scientific Method to Happiness with Tal Ben-Shahar
May 06, 2024 15:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBIs there a secret to finding joy and happiness in life even when you’re struggling? If you search the internet for advice on how to be happy, you will come across an ocean of results. Experts tout suggestions like getting good sleep, eating a nutritious diet, practicing gratitude and meditation, and everything in between. But is there a practical, science-based approach for finding these sometimes elusive emotions no matter what life throws your way? To talk about this topic more...
The Advantages of a Socially Awkward Brain with Ty Tashiro
April 29, 2024 15:30 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MBCan the traits that make you feel socially awkward actually be the key to unlocking extraordinary success? We’ve all experienced a time when we felt like an outsider looking in. But for some, this isn’t a rare occurrence, but a constant struggle. In fact, research shows 10 – 15% of the population is socially awkward. But there is a strong correlation between social awkwardness and giftedness. You just have to learn how to use it to your advantage. I’m excited to welcome Ty Tashi...
384: The 5-Step Scientific Method to Happiness with Tal Ben-Shahar
April 29, 2024 15:30Is there a secret to finding joy and happiness in life even when you’re struggling? If you search the internet for advice on how to be happy, you will come across an ocean of results. Experts tout suggestions like getting good sleep, eating a nutritious diet, practicing gratitude and meditation, and everything in between. But is there a practical, science-based approach for finding these sometimes elusive emotions no matter what life throws your way? To talk about this topic more in-depth...
383: The Advantages of a Socially Awkward Brain with Ty Tashiro
April 29, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBCan the traits that make you feel socially awkward actually be the key to unlocking extraordinary success? We’ve all experienced a time when we felt like an outsider looking in. But for some, this isn’t a rare occurrence, but a constant struggle. In fact, research shows 10 – 15% of the population is socially awkward. But there is a strong correlation between social awkwardness and giftedness. You just have to learn how to use it to your advantage. I’m excited to welcome Ty Tashiro to the...
How to Protect Your Brain from Air Pollution with Peter Spiegel
April 22, 2024 15:30 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIs the air you breathe affecting your brain? If you’re familiar with the ten keys to a healthy brain, you know that one of the keys is clean environment. Part of that environment is the quality of the air you breathe. You can go weeks without eating, days without water, but you can only go minutes without breathing. Clean air is essential to not just your overall health, but your quality of life. I’m excited to welcome Peter Spiegel to the show today. Peter is the founder and CE...
382: How to Protect Your Brain from Air Pollution with Peter Spiegel
April 22, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBIs the air you breathe affecting your brain? If you’re familiar with the ten keys to a healthy brain, you know that one of the keys is clean environment. Part of that environment is the quality of the air you breathe. You can go weeks without eating, days without water, but you can only go minutes without breathing. Clean air is essential to not just your overall health, but your quality of life. I’m excited to welcome Peter Spiegel to the show today. Peter is the founder and CEO of Idea...
Why We Forget & How to Train Your Brain to Remember with Dr. Charan Ranganath
April 15, 2024 15:30 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBWhy do you remember some things and forget others? When it comes to memory, your brain is programmed to forget. That’s why it’s not only important to train your memory, but understand the complex mechanism of how your brain actually records and retrieves the past. Your memories make you who you are and because of the way your brain transforms memories, you can use them to understand the present and imagine the future. I’m excited to go on a deep dive into this topic with our gue...
381: Why We Forget & How to Train Your Brain to Remember with Dr. Charan Ranganath
April 15, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MBWhy do you remember some things and forget others? When it comes to memory, your brain is programmed to forget. That’s why it’s not only important to train your memory, but understand the complex mechanism of how your brain actually records and retrieves the past. Your memories make you who you are and because of the way your brain transforms memories, you can use them to understand the present and imagine the future. I’m excited to go on a deep dive into this topic with our guest today,...
Amplify Your Learning Skills Through Sounds & Music with Jim Kwik
April 08, 2024 15:30 - 10 minutes - 9.75 MBHow does sound impact your body and brain? If you’re like most people, when you think of calming sounds, you think of music. The link between music and the powerful effect it has on your body, mind, and soul has been recognized since the dawn of time. But it isn’t the only thing you hear on a daily basis. And those sounds can have a powerful impact on not only how you feel, but how you perform. I’m excited to go on a deep dive into this topic with you today. There have been nume...
380: Amplify Your Learning Skills Through Sounds & Music with Jim Kwik
April 08, 2024 15:30 - 10 minutes - 23.4 MBHow does sound impact your body and brain? If you’re like most people, when you think of calming sounds, you think of music. The link between music and the powerful effect it has on your body, mind, and soul has been recognized since the dawn of time. But it isn’t the only thing you hear on a daily basis. And those sounds can have a powerful impact on not only how you feel, but how you perform. I’m excited to go on a deep dive into this topic with you today. There have been numerous stud...
3 Fun Activities for Lifelong Brain Health with Jim Kwik
April 01, 2024 15:30 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBCan the games and activities you played as a child strengthen your brain as an adult? When you were a child, playing with toys like Legos and puzzles, or even solving word games probably filled you joy and curiosity. They gave you a goal to work towards and provided hours of entertainment as you puzzled over them until you could see the final result. But these activities weren’t just fun, they were good for your neural development, too. Today, I want to explore the brain-boostin...
379: 3 Fun Activities for Lifelong Brain Health with Jim Kwik
April 01, 2024 15:30 - 17 minutes - 39.8 MBCan the games and activities you played as a child strengthen your brain as an adult? When you were a child, playing with toys like Legos and puzzles, or even solving word games probably filled you joy and curiosity. They gave you a goal to work towards and provided hours of entertainment as you puzzled over them until you could see the final result. But these activities weren’t just fun, they were good for your neural development, too. Today, I want to explore the brain-boosting benefit...
378: Equipping Parents to Raise Confident, Kind, and Responsible Kids
March 25, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBWhat role does mental strength play in your child’s success? There’s no doubt that kids need their parent’s love and support to become happy, healthy adults. But that same love and support can have a dark side if it results in you doing too much for them. Even though it can be hard to watch your kids struggle or face consequences for their decisions, allowing them to make mistakes just might be the most important thing you can do to help them succeed. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen is ...
Equipping Parents to Raise Confident, Kind, and Responsible Kids with Dr. Daniel Amen
March 25, 2024 15:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWhat role does mental strength play in your child’s success? There’s no doubt that kids need their parent’s love and support to become happy, healthy adults. But that same love and support can have a dark side if it results in you doing too much for them. Even though it can be hard to watch your kids struggle or face consequences for their decisions, allowing them to make mistakes just might be the most important thing you can do to help them succeed. In this episode, Dr. Daniel...
378: Equipping Parents to Raise Confident, Kind, and Responsible Kids with Dr. Daniel Amen
March 25, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBWhat role does mental strength play in your child’s success? There’s no doubt that kids need their parent’s love and support to become happy, healthy adults. But that same love and support can have a dark side if it results in you doing too much for them. Even though it can be hard to watch your kids struggle or face consequences for their decisions, allowing them to make mistakes just might be the most important thing you can do to help them succeed. In this episode, Dr. Daniel Amen is ...
377: Reset Your Metabolism, Reboot Your Mental Health with Dr. Christopher Palmer
March 18, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBIs medication always the answer to mental illness? Anyone who has ever suffered from a mental health condition knows how isolating it can be. You’re desperate to get better, but often the answer is medication and management instead of actual healing. But there may be an entirely new range of treatment strategies available that are directly tied to lifestyle factors crucial in changing your metabolism allowing you to manage a wide range of conditions. I’m excited to welcome Dr. Chris Palm...
Reset Your Metabolism, Reboot Your Mental Health with Dr. Christopher Palmer
March 18, 2024 15:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIs medication always the answer to mental illness? Anyone who has ever suffered from a mental health condition knows how isolating it can be. You’re desperate to get better, but often the answer is medication and management instead of actual healing. But there may be an entirely new range of treatment strategies available that are directly tied to lifestyle factors crucial in changing your metabolism allowing you to manage a wide range of conditions. I’m excited to welcome Dr. C...
377: Reset Your Metabolism, Reboot Your Mental Health
March 18, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 45.7 MBIs medication always the answer to mental illness? Anyone who has ever suffered from a mental health condition knows how isolating it can be. You’re desperate to get better, but often the answer is medication and management instead of actual healing. But there may be an entirely new range of treatment strategies available that are directly tied to lifestyle factors crucial in changing your metabolism allowing you to manage a wide range of conditions. I’m excited to welcome Dr. Chris Palm...
376: The Art of Arguing: Using Disagreements to Deepen Your Relationships
March 11, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBCan the biggest conflicts in your relationship actually bring you closer and create deeper intimacy? Happy couples fight. But there is a difference between healthy conflict and unhealthy fighting. One leads to stronger marriages and relationships while the other ends in heartbreak, frustration, and loneliness. But even more importantly, how you fight can predict the future of your relationship. I’m excited to welcome our guests John and Julie Gottman to the show today. The Gottman’s are ...
The Art of Arguing: Using Disagreements to Deepen Your Relationships with Dr. Julie and John Gottman
March 11, 2024 16:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBCan the biggest conflicts in your relationship actually bring you closer and create deeper intimacy? Happy couples fight. But there is a difference between healthy conflict and unhealthy fighting. One leads to stronger marriages and relationships while the other ends in heartbreak, frustration, and loneliness. But even more importantly, how you fight can predict the future of your relationship. I’m excited to welcome our guests John and Julie Gottman to the show today. The Gottm...
376: The Art of Arguing: Using Disagreements to Deepen Your Relationships with Dr. Julie and John Gottman
March 11, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.2 MBCan the biggest conflicts in your relationship actually bring you closer and create deeper intimacy? Happy couples fight. But there is a difference between healthy conflict and unhealthy fighting. One leads to stronger marriages and relationships while the other ends in heartbreak, frustration, and loneliness. But even more importantly, how you fight can predict the future of your relationship. I’m excited to welcome our guests John and Julie Gottman to the show today. The Gottman’s are ...
375: 3 Foods that Support Your Vision and Brain
March 04, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBCan the right foods hold the key to unlocking a world of sharper vision, enhanced cognition, and optimal brain health? Food is medicine. It’s more than simply a catchy phrase; it’s an empowering statement that can change your life. You can use modern knowledge to make daily decisions on what foods to eat that can not only prevent disease, but preserve your vision and cognition as you age. I’m excited to welcome Dr. William Li as our guest on the show today. Dr. Li is an internationally r...
375: 3 Foods that Support Your Vision and Brain with Dr. William Li
March 04, 2024 15:30 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBCan the right foods hold the key to unlocking a world of sharper vision, enhanced cognition, and optimal brain health? Food is medicine. It’s more than simply a catchy phrase; it’s an empowering statement that can change your life. You can use modern knowledge to make daily decisions on what foods to eat that can not only prevent disease, but preserve your vision and cognition as you age. I’m excited to welcome Dr. William Li as our guest on the show today. Dr. Li is an internationally r...
3 Foods that Support Your Vision and Brain with Dr. William Li
March 04, 2024 15:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MBCan the right foods hold the key to unlocking a world of sharper vision, enhanced cognition, and optimal brain health? Food is medicine. It’s more than simply a catchy phrase; it’s an empowering statement that can change your life. You can use modern knowledge to make daily decisions on what foods to eat that can not only prevent disease, but preserve your vision and cognition as you age. I’m excited to welcome Dr. William Li as our guest on the show today. Dr. Li is an internat...
One Mental State that will Accelerate Your Learning & Healing with Dacher Keltner
February 26, 2024 16:30 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBHow can you cultivate more awe into your daily life? On the spectrum of emotion, awe is probably one of the most elusive and misunderstood. It’s easy to feel awe when you encounter the wonders of nature, a piece of powerful music or art, or have a deeply spiritual experience. But is it possible to create and embrace a sense of awe in your everyday life? I’m excited to welcome Dacher Keltner to the show today. Dacher is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, the founder and fa...
374: One Mental State that will Accelerate Your Learning & Healing with Dacher Keltner
February 26, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MBHow can you cultivate more awe into your daily life? On the spectrum of emotion, awe is probably one of the most elusive and misunderstood. It’s easy to feel awe when you encounter the wonders of nature, a piece of powerful music or art, or have a deeply spiritual experience. But is it possible to create and embrace a sense of awe in your everyday life? I’m excited to welcome Dacher Keltner to the show today. Dacher is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, the founder and faculty dir...
374: One Mental State that will Accelerate Your Learning & Healing
February 26, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.3 MBHow can you cultivate more awe into your daily life? On the spectrum of emotion, awe is probably one of the most elusive and misunderstood. It’s easy to feel awe when you encounter the wonders of nature, a piece of powerful music or art, or have a deeply spiritual experience. But is it possible to create and embrace a sense of awe in your everyday life? I’m excited to welcome Dacher Keltner to the show today. Dacher is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley, the founder and faculty dir...
What Has Your Self-Doubt Already Cost You? with Jamie Kern Lima
February 19, 2024 16:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBDo you believe you’re meant for more in life, but have been battling a little voice inside of your mind? At some point, you’ve probably dealt with feeling like you’re just not good enough. Maybe you had imposter syndrome get in the way of pursuing your goals, or fear of failure paralyzed you before you even tried. It’s time to stop self-sabotaging and reclaim your birthright to confidence, success, and fulfillment. I’m excited to welcome our guest Jamie Kern Lima to the show tod...
373: What Has Your Self-Doubt Already Cost You?
February 19, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MBDo you believe you’re meant for more in life, but have been battling a little voice inside of your mind? At some point, you’ve probably dealt with feeling like you’re just not good enough. Maybe you had imposter syndrome get in the way of pursuing your goals, or fear of failure paralyzed you before you even tried. It’s time to stop self-sabotaging and reclaim your birthright to confidence, success, and fulfillment. I’m excited to welcome our guest Jamie Kern Lima to the show today. Jamie...
373: What Has Your Self-Doubt Already Cost You? with Jamie Kern Lima
February 19, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.1 MBDo you believe you’re meant for more in life, but have been battling a little voice inside of your mind? At some point, you’ve probably dealt with feeling like you’re just not good enough. Maybe you had imposter syndrome get in the way of pursuing your goals, or fear of failure paralyzed you before you even tried. It’s time to stop self-sabotaging and reclaim your birthright to confidence, success, and fulfillment. I’m excited to welcome our guest Jamie Kern Lima to the show today. Jamie...
Turning Mental Pressure into Resilience for High Performance with Julius Thomas
February 12, 2024 16:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MBWhat is the secret to overcoming mental challenges under immense pressure? When it comes to peak performance under intense circumstances, it doesn’t get more high-stakes than being a pro-athlete. Week after week, they have to perform at their best, not just for their own career, but for their entire team. I’m excited to welcome Julius Thomas to the show today. Julius is a cognitive scientist, mental performance expert, and two-time NFL pro-bowler. He’s also the founder of Master...
372: Turning Mental Pressure into Resilience for High Performance
February 12, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBWhat is the secret to overcoming mental challenges under immense pressure? When it comes to peak performance under intense circumstances, it doesn’t get more high-stakes than being a pro-athlete. Week after week, they have to perform at their best, not just for their own career, but for their entire team. I’m excited to welcome Julius Thomas to the show today. Julius is a cognitive scientist, mental performance expert, and two-time NFL pro-bowler. He’s also the founder of Mastery Develop...
372: Turning Mental Pressure into Resilience for High Performance with Julius Thomas
February 12, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBWhat is the secret to overcoming mental challenges under immense pressure? When it comes to peak performance under intense circumstances, it doesn’t get more high-stakes than being a pro-athlete. Week after week, they have to perform at their best, not just for their own career, but for their entire team. I’m excited to welcome Julius Thomas to the show today. Julius is a cognitive scientist, mental performance expert, and two-time NFL pro-bowler. He’s also the founder of Mastery Develop...
371: How to Navigate Your Quantum Mind & Body for a Longer Life with Dr. Deepak Chopra
February 05, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBHow can you tap into your quantum body and quantum brain to live a healthier, longer life? The idea of quantum energy might seem like a radical new idea pushing the boundaries of science. But the basis for these ideas go back thousands of years, when ancient healers understood that the body, mind, spirit, and universe were connected in fundamental ways. As science and technology have advanced, we’re finally able to study this interconnectivity and use it to radically change the way we live...
371: How to Navigate Your Quantum Mind & Body for a Longer Life
February 05, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.5 MBHow can you tap into your quantum body and quantum brain to live a healthier, longer life? The idea of quantum energy might seem like a radical new idea pushing the boundaries of science. But the basis for these ideas go back thousands of years, when ancient healers understood that the body, mind, spirit, and universe were connected in fundamental ways. As science and technology have advanced, we’re finally able to study this interconnectivity and use it to radically change the way we live...
How to Navigate Your Quantum Mind & Body for a Longer Life with Dr. Deepak Chopra
February 05, 2024 16:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MBHow can you tap into your quantum body and quantum brain to live a healthier, longer life? The idea of quantum energy might seem like a radical new idea pushing the boundaries of science. But the basis for these ideas go back thousands of years, when ancient healers understood that the body, mind, spirit, and universe were connected in fundamental ways. As science and technology have advanced, we’re finally able to study this interconnectivity and use it to radically change the wa...
The Reason Behind Your Addiction with Dr. Daniel Lieberman
January 29, 2024 16:30 - 20 minutes - 19 MBHow does dopamine shape your desires—both positively and negatively? Dopamine is one of many neurotransmitters produced in your brain and is most commonly associated with pleasure. But there’s actually more to it than that. It’s the basis of motivation, incentivizing you to do things because you want something. And while that can lead to success and discoveries, it can also result in addictions of all shapes and sizes. I’m excited to talk to our guest today, Dr. Daniel Lieberman...
370: The Reason Behind Your Addiction
January 29, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBHow does dopamine shape your desires—both positively and negatively? Dopamine is one of many neurotransmitters produced in your brain and is most commonly associated with pleasure. But there’s actually more to it than that. It’s the basis of motivation, incentivizing you to do things because you want something. And while that can lead to success and discoveries, it can also result in addictions of all shapes and sizes. I’m excited to talk to our guest today, Dr. Daniel Lieberman, MD. Dr....
370: The Reason Behind Your Addiction with Dr. Daniel Lieberman
January 29, 2024 16:30 - 19 minutes - 45.6 MBHow does dopamine shape your desires—both positively and negatively? Dopamine is one of many neurotransmitters produced in your brain and is most commonly associated with pleasure. But there’s actually more to it than that. It’s the basis of motivation, incentivizing you to do things because you want something. And while that can lead to success and discoveries, it can also result in addictions of all shapes and sizes. I’m excited to talk to our guest today, Dr. Daniel Lieberman, MD. Dr....
7 Japanese Techniques to Overcome Procrastination with Jim Kwik
January 22, 2024 16:30 - 10 minutes - 9.27 MBHow do you overcome procrastination to increase your overall productivity? In our fast-paced world, there’s one thing we all have in common: stress. The longer your to-do list gets, the more pressure you’re going to feel, and that can derail your productivity and end your momentum. Today, I’m going to peel back the layers that go into this universal struggle and introduce philosophies and techniques that have withstood the test of time. These powerful practices will help you ove...
369: 7 Japanese Techniques to Overcome Procrastination
January 22, 2024 16:30 - 9 minutes - 21.3 MBHow do you overcome procrastination to increase your overall productivity? In our fast-paced world, there’s one thing we all have in common: stress. The longer your to-do list gets, the more pressure you’re going to feel, and that can derail your productivity and end your momentum. Today, I’m going to peel back the layers that go into this universal struggle and introduce philosophies and techniques that have withstood the test of time. These powerful practices will help you overcome pro...
Is Your Diet Feeding Alzheimer's Disease? with Dr. Richard Isaacson
January 15, 2024 16:30 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBWhy is diet considered one of the most potent tools in protecting the brain against Alzheimer’s disease? Even though we’ve made enormous strides in Alzheimer’s diagnosis and treatment over the years, your diet is still one of the major keys when it comes to prevention. And for good reason. When it comes to brain health, food isn’t just fuel, it becomes part of you. You literally are what you eat. I’m excited to welcome Dr. Richard Isaacson, MD, to our show today. Dr. Isaacson is...