How do you turn your anxiety into a superpower?
If you're like most people, when you hear the word anxiety, you probably don't think of it as a gift. But what if, instead of learning to simply cope with increased anxiety or prolonged stress, you could transform them into a superpower?
I'm excited to have Dr. Wendy Suzuki with us today. She's a Professor of Neural Science and Psychology at NYU and author of the brand-new book Good Anxiety: Harnessing the Power of the Most Misunderstood Emotion.
Constant stress can shrink your brain, which is why learning to manage it is vital for prolonged brain health. Listen in as Wendy reveals simple tools to transform your anxiety so you can feel better, think clearer, and unlock your limitless potential.
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What are you grateful for at this moment?
Every Thanksgiving, people reflect on what they’re most thankful for. This tradition can actually rewire your brain, and giving thanks year-round has tremendous benefits for your mind and body.
Gratitude is an appreciation of what is meaningful to you, and you can train yourself to be thankful for the little things in life constantly.
In this episode, I discuss the benefits of gratitude and how you can harness the superpower of thankfulness in your daily life.
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How do you set up your food environment to have optimal brain performance and power?
What you eat matters, especially for your gray matter. You already know the importance of what to eat. But did you know that there are ways to make healthy eating much easier?
Today I’m excited to have Max Lugavere back on our show. Max is a filmmaker, health and science journalist, and best-selling author of Genius Foods: Become Smarter, Happier, and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life and The Genius Life: Heal Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Become Extraordinary.
Establishing healthy eating habits starts by setting yourself up to win. This includes everything from understanding how to shop for groceries to eating mindfully. Listen in as Max talks about simple ways to set up your ideal eating environment to optimize your metabolic health.
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How do you improve your sleep?
Sleep is one of the most important things you can do to take care of your brain. It cleans out damaging beta-amyloid plaques, converts short to long-term memories, and boosts your creativity while dreaming. But getting quality sleep can be challenging when you’re stressed, burned out, or overwhelmed.
Today, I’m talking to Scott Donnell. He’s the founder of Hapbee, a company that makes a wearable device that lets you choose how to feel. Using state-of-the-art technology, Hapbee helps with everything from focus to sleep.
Creating good sleep habits is vital to getting a good night’s sleep. Listen in as Scott share’s his favorite sleep tips and how Hapbee technology can help you achieve deeper, more restful sleep.
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How do you change your future for the better?
This is a powerful question. If you’re here, we know you’re looking to transform not only yourself but your world and community at large. And it’s not always easy to figure out where to start.
Our guest today is the founder of We First and New York Times best-selling author Simon Mainwaring. He’s here to talk about his brand-new book, Lead with We: The Business Revolution That Will Save Our Future.
One of the most important aspects of purpose and mindset is optimism. That can be a hard thing to find, especially in challenging times. Listen in as we talk about how to use optimism to navigate your future towards fulfillment, confidence, and success.
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How do you improve your self-esteem?
Confidence is all about trusting in yourself and your abilities. But it can be challenging to trust in yourself when you don't believe in yourself.
Today, we're excited to have back personal branding image expert and confidence catalyst Sandy Grigsby. She helps people discover their potential and unlock their inner confidence.
Listen in as we continue our conversation on how to build confidence and self-esteem. If you've ever felt that you are not enough or you're struggling to meet the external expectations others have set, this episode is for you.
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How do you raise your self-confidence and self-worth?
Today, I want to talk about self-esteem and self-worth. This is a topic that comes up a lot in our Kwik Brain community. My goal is to communicate with you as these conversations come up to discuss them in-depth.
Many of you know I had a head injury when I was a kid. That caused learning challenges, making me feel like I didn't fit in because I didn't know things. I think it's common to want not only to fit in but also to stand out.
In my mind, self-esteem is your own perception of your self-worth. But what does it mean to truly believe in yourself? Listen in as I talk about two keys that helped me build my confidence.
If you're inspired, I want to invite you to join me in my brand NEW 7-day course, specifically designed to boost your confidence. I know it sounds too good to be true, but I give you step-by-step guides using the accelerated learning model to make you unstoppable in a short time. Visit kwikconfidence.com to join me today.
How do you reduce brain fog and mental fatigue so you can level up your executive function to be more productive?
We talk about this topic a lot in the Kwik Brain community, especially throughout these difficult, stressful, and turbulent times. Today, I’m going to share with you one of my secret weapons in my superhero toolkit.
I’m excited to talk with Rowena Gates. She’s the co-founder of Eng3 Corporation, the creators of NanoVi technology. If you’ve ever seen videos where I’m at my desk, you’ve likely seen this device. It’s a tool I use to help boost my focus, mental clarity, and energy.
Even superheroes need a boost from time to time, and this tool can help you level up your productivity so you can win the day. If you struggle to find creativity, get into the flow, or stay mentally alert, this episode is for you.
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How do you use your mindset to change your body?
Everybody wants a healthier body, but it’s something many people struggle to achieve. You know how important it is to focus on what you eat and how you exercise, but you might be surprised to learn that one of the most fundamental elements holding you back is your thoughts.
On our show today, I’m very excited to have the host of the top health podcast in the U.S., Shawn Stevenson. He’s also the best-selling author of Sleep Smarter: 21 Essential Strategies to Sleep Your Way to a Better Body, Better Health, and Bigger Success and has a new book coming out, Eat Smarter: Use the Power of Food to Reboot Your Metabolism, Upgrade Your Brain, and Transform Your Life.
When it comes to changing your body, before altering your diet or signing up for the latest exercise program, you have to address how you think and shift your mindset. If you’re ready to tackle your thoughts to help reach your body goals, then listen in as Shawn shares his hacks.
How do you live in a state beyond happiness?
Do you sometimes find that happiness is elusive? Where you’re asking yourself why you do what you do. Is it because you want to? Or because you have to? And what is the difference?
Today, I’m here with my good friend Jenn Lim. She’s the founder and CEO of Delivering Happiness, a company she and the late Tony Hsieh founded to champion science-based happiness and passion at work. She’s also the author of the brand-new book, Beyond Happiness: How Authentic Leaders Prioritize Purpose and People for Growth and Impact.
Living an authentic life means instilling your values and your purpose both in and out of work. Listen in as we discover how to live a more meaningful life–beyond happiness–through what we do every day.
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How do you learn to believe in yourself?
How do you silence your internal critic when it tries to hold you back? This is a question that comes up a lot in the Kwik Brain community. If you’ve ever wanted to know how to turn confidence into a habit, this episode is for you.
I’m very excited to have Mel Robbins, a leading voice in the field of personal growth, with us today. She’s the best-selling author of the global phenomenon, The 5 Second Rule: Transform your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage. And she’s here to talk about her latest book, The High 5 Habit: Take Control of Your Life with One Simple Habit.
You already know how powerful habits are. But sometimes, even when you’re successful at creating change in your life, it can be challenging to silence the critic living in your head. Listen in as Mel takes us through the science of rebuilding your confidence through simple habits you can start today.
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How do you become more confident?
Confidence is something we talk about a lot in the Kwik Brain community. We know confidence is the cornerstone of learning, leadership, and life. But it can be easy to feel like everyone around you has far more confidence and is surer of themselves than you feel. The truth is, they probably have as many doubts as you do.
I’m excited to have this conversation with empowerment coach and personal brand expert, Sandy Grigsby. She helps people discover their potential and unlock their inner confidence.
If you’ve ever struggled with finding your confidence and want to know the secret to become more confident, this episode is for you.
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How do you remember things better?
As a member of our community, you already know the power of having an exceptional memory. We talk a lot about the principles of having a better memory—things like imagination, association, organization, and attention.
Today, I want to talk about one more and no matter what age or stage in your life or education, you’re going to like this powerful brain hack. It will help build awareness so that you can elevate and improve your memory. I’m talking about your intention.
You are bombarded with an avalanche of information every day. To remember the important things, you must intend to recall them. If you’ve ever forgotten someone’s name, a train of thought, or misplaced an item you use all the time, this episode is for you.
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How do you get back up after a setback?
There’s a success quote that says the key to success is falling down seven times but getting back up eight. It’s a message of resilience. But how do you get back up when you’ve been knocked down in business, relationships, or even your health? Is there a strategy to getting back up?
We have a very special guest, Dr. Heather Smith-Fernandez, today to talk about the steps you can take to get up after a setback. She’s the founder and director at the Regenerative Institute and is the inventor of Peptology, a non-invasive treatment protocol to help repair and restore health on a cellular level.
Everyone gets knocked down. What matters is how you get back up and what you do after falling. If you’re dealing with a setback right now, this episode is for you.
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How do you activate your brainpower?
Talking about quality brain nutrients can be daunting for many people. There is a lot of information in the world, so how can you start looking for the essential nutrients to fuel your body and mind?
I’m excited to have my long-time friend and a wellness sage, Ian Clark, on the show today. He is the founder of Activation Products, which supplies high-quality wellness products around the world.
The most important thing about brain nutrients is knowing what you’re putting in your body. This means researching products and always consulting with your health practitioner before making any drastic changes.
Not getting enough nutrients can lead to mental fatigue, stress, and brain fog. If you’ve ever wondered how to start looking for quality nutrients that will truly fuel both your body and brain, this episode is for you.
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Is there a simple trick to help you boost recall and form new long-term habits?
All learning is state-dependent. This is something you've probably heard me say before. But what does that really mean?
Today, I will walk you through a simple brain hack that will help boost your memory and make creating success habits that much easier.
Learning how to harness your state of mind is a powerful memory tool. Listen in as I share with you how you can take a snapshot of your mood to improve memory and learn faster.
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How can you use recovery not only to bounce back but bounce forward?
There’s a formula to success: Reaching, recovering, and repeating. A lot of times, the focus is on the first and third steps. But recovery is a vital piece when it comes to achieving your goals.
Today, we’re back with UFC Champion Miesha Tate to talk about the importance of how to use recovery to prepare for your next steps!
Last week, we focused on how to reach your goals by building the mindset for resilience and mental toughness. If you missed that episode, you can listen to the last episode.
No matter what your goal, you need to make time to recover. Listen in, as we talk about what questions you should ask yourself to help choose the best path of recovery.
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How do you build mental toughness?
The world can often be a difficult place, and sometimes it can feel like it's against you, which is why it's even more important to build cognitive resilience that allows you to stay focused on your goals.
Today, we're talking with one of the most recognized female fighters in the world, UFC Champion Miesha Tate. She's recently out of retirement, and we're so excited to have this conversation together.
Limitless isn't about being perfect. It's about constantly working to advance and progress. And a big part of that is mental toughness. Listen in as we talk about the importance of mental preparation.
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What are the steps to win the next six months?
These last six months have been challenging for many, but one step in another direction can completely change your destination. No matter what challenges you’ve faced, or if you feel stuck, you can always take one more step.
Today, this is a special live podcast where we’re going to talk about the six steps you can take to reset your trajectory and move you forward as you tackle the next six months of your life.
If you want to make small changes with a big impact, this episode is for you.
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What are the scientific steps to improving your skills to reach your goals?
Once you’ve identified your goal, the next action is to narrow the gap between where you are and where you want to be. If you’ve struggled with this problem before or are working to figure this out now, this episode is for you.
Back with us today is award-winning social psychologist, Ron Friedman. He’s here to go into more detail about his latest book, Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success.
Before we continue, be sure to listen to our first episode with Ron, here (Episode #235). In it, we talk about decoding greatness and finding your inner genius by tackling the game-changing approach to mastering any new skill: reverse engineering.
Today, we’re going to go even more in-depth. Listen in as Ron reveals the steps to achieving your goals by closing the gap between your vision and your current abilities.
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Four Pillars of Stress Management with Dr. David Rabin
Can technology help you reduce stress and anxiety in your life?
This is a question that comes a lot in the Kwik Brain Universe. So if you’ve ever wanted to know how to mitigate and reduce stress by finding ways to face challenging and turbulent times, this episode is for you.
Our special guest today is Dr. David Rabin. He’s an MD, Ph.D., neuroscientist, and board-certified psychiatrist who has studied the impact of chronic stress in humans for over a decade.
In addition, he’s the Chief Innovation Officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed a scientifically validated wearable technology that actively improves energy, focus, and relaxation through a touch therapy that signals safety to the brain.
Listen in as Dr. Rabin goes over the four pillars of stress management and provides actionable steps for you to build a foundation of trust in yourself.
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How do you crack the secret to greatness and unlock your genius?
When it comes to greatness, you hear a lot about talent, determination, and the power of practice. Those things are important, but what if there was a way to help you decipher the systems you can create to achieve more?
Our guest today is an award-winning social psychologist, Ron Friedman. He’s here to talk about his brand-new book, Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success.
If you’ve ever wanted to know the science of learning faster, whether it’s a subject or a skill, or both, this episode is for you.
Listen in as we talk about this new game-changing approach to mastering new skills and reaching success faster.
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How do you eat to beat depression and anxiety?
Today, I want to have a very timely conversation about brain foods and mental health. The last year has been challenging in so many ways, and mental health is a priority now more than ever.
Joining us is my good friend and nutritional psychiatrist, Dr. Drew Ramsey. He’s the author of a brand-new book, Eat to Beat Depression and Anxiety: Nourish Your Way to Better Mental Health in Six Weeks.
Be sure to take notes, as this conversation is going to be filled with practical tips on ways to improve your brain health and mental health––many you can use right away.
If you love brain foods and want to learn more about how to use food to better your body and mind, this episode is for you.
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How do you unlock your creative magic?
You’ve heard me say this before, but I believe the future belongs to the creatives. We live in a world where things are being automated, and technology like artificial intelligence is being turned to more and more. What isn’t going to be outsourced as often are the truly limitless things.
In this session, I’m going to share with you FIVE ‘Kwik Tips’ to be able to tap into your truly limitless power of creativity. To use creativity to solve problems, innovate, and do more of the creative endeavors you’ve always wanted to pursue.
Creativity is magic. It is a real-life superpower, and you have it inside you. Regardless of where you are in life, whatever age or stage you’re in, all of us can tap into our creative superpower and increase it.
If you’ve ever wanted to feel more creative, this episode is for you. There is no limit to your creativity or imagination. And there’s no limit to your ability to use creativity to solve problems. Listen is, as I share the secrets to unlocking your limitless creativity.
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How do you sleep for peak learning performance?
When it comes to sleep, trying harder isn’t likely to yield positive results. Trying wakes the brain up, where sleep is the most vulnerable thing you can do and requires a different approach.
Our guest today has been an instrumental resource in my own sleep journey, and I’m thrilled to talk to Dr. Shane Creado about perfecting your sleep mode. He’s a board-certified psychiatrist and medical doctor focusing on sleep.
Dr. Creado is also the author of the best-selling book, Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes: The Cutting-Edge Sleep Science that Will Guarantee a Competitive Advantage.
Listen in as Dr. Creado shares his insights and instructions on how to have fun with sleep and allow yourself to enjoy the time leading into sleep in a meaningful way.
If you’ve struggled with how to find your optimal sleep mode, this episode is for you.
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