In this episode, I’m coming to you live from Instagram! I get this question often - “Jim, I know what to do, but I’m not doing what I know. How do I take knowledge and turn it into power? How do I take knowledge and apply and act on the things that I know?” Have you ever felt or done something like this before? You go to a seminar, listen to a podcast, read a book, but nothing changes. Knowledge is not power, but it has the potential to become power only when you apply it and use it. All the boo...
Oct 30, 2018•15 min•Ep. 59
What is the secret to a healthy brain? This is Part 2 of Dr. Daniel Amen’s trilogy, so if you have not listened to part 1 yet, I highly recommend you go back and listen to that episode first if you can. Dr. Daniel Amen has written 10 NYT bestselling books including, “Change Your Brain, Change Your Life,” and he’s done over 100,000 brain scans in the United States, and he’s a real expert in optimizing your brain health. In this episode, he will continue with his 7 Steps to a Healthy Brain, and sh...
Oct 25, 2018•20 min•Ep. 59
Do you watch too much Netflix or check your phone first thing in the morning? We all have habits we want to change for the better. But how do you form healthy habits? Usually, when we’re talking about changing habits, we’re focused mostly on the habits we want to take on, like journaling, meditating, working out at the gym, eating healthy, etc. Or getting rid of negative habits that get in our way of accomplishing the goal. In the previous episodes, we talked about how “you create your habits, t...
Oct 18, 2018•19 min•Ep. 54
What is the secret to a healthy brain? If you’re struggling with focus, mental fatigue, brain fog, memory loss, how would you go about fixing that? If that’s been an issue for you, then I’m really excited about this episode because I’m going take you behind the closed door of a private gathering we did for our students. We brought in an extraordinary guest, Dr. Daniel Amen, a physician, founder of Amen Clinics and BrainMD, double board-certified psychiatrist and nine-time New York Times bestsell...
Oct 11, 2018•18 min•Ep. 60
How do you have a shredded mind? You can look at somebody’s body and see that person’s physiques, in terms of abs and biceps. But with the brain, you can’t see how fit it is off the bat. So how do you obtain it and how do you know when you have it? To answer this question, we have a very special guest, Dr. Stephanie Estima, who is an expert in this field. She is the founder of The Health Lost, a chiropractor, a mother, and a biohacker. Listen in as we talk about the steps to getting a shredded m...
Sep 19, 2018•19 min•Ep. 82
“To err is human.” How do you deal with mistakes? This is such an important question that you’ll want to take notes on this, and I recommend you listening to it more than once. We all make mistakes. It’s easy to forget that when we’re in the midst of a mess-up. But it’s impossible to avoid miscalculations, mishaps, both big and small. And have you found that the busier you are, the more mistakes you’re likely to make? Maybe you’ve hurt someone’s feelings by saying the wrong thing at the wrong ti...
Sep 10, 2018•20 min•Ep. 76
A social dynamics expert and podcast host, today’s guest Jordan Harbinger has years of experience coaching clients to navigate interpersonal relationships and build on their connections. The way we communicate with others on a daily basis contributes over time not just to our personal brand, but the circles of connections we have. Small, thoughtful messages sent daily can completely change the shape of your networks and build relationships with everyone from distant acquaintances to close family...
Aug 24, 2018•21 min•Ep. 73
This week’s podcast is all about the best productivity tools— and we welcome back special guest Ari Meisel ! Modern life is so busy that we all feel like we’re constantly hustling yet still falling behind. We all want more resources and advantage. And we especially want to know the secrets of how to use our minds better to become more productive. A productivity expert, CEO and best-selling author who has built his career on teaching others how to work smarter—not harder—today’s guest Ari Meisel ...
Aug 16, 2018•12 min•Ep. 56
This week’s podcast is all about activating your second brain— and we welcome back special guest Naveen Jain ! Just how important is our second brain—our gut? How much does our gut influence our mind? How important is our gut to our health? Why are we spending trillions on healthcare only for many of us to get sicker? Are our genes our destiny? An international leader in industry disruption and founder of groundbreaking companies such as Viome and Moon Express, today’s guest Naveen Jain has buil...
Aug 09, 2018•21 min•Ep. 88
Modern life is so busy that we all feel like we’re continually hustling yet still falling behind. We all want more resources and advantage, especially to know the secrets of how to use our minds better to become more productive. A productivity expert, CEO and best-selling author who has built his career on teaching others how to work smarter—not harder—today’s guest Ari Meisel is here to tell us how we can all learn to be more effective in our daily lives and free up time for the more important ...
Aug 03, 2018•12 min•Ep. 81
Do you have a busy mind? We often get questions about how to calm and quiet one’s mind in our Kwik Brain Podcast FB Group. We no longer live in the age where we measure success by profit or prestige, but rather by a peace of mind. Do you agree? Your brain is not designed to work at full steam all the time. So regularly simmering down with these tips and hacks is a brilliant move for your wellbeing in life and career. Perhaps you wear a lot of hats and have a long list of to-do’s, and your monkey...
Jul 26, 2018•18 min•Ep. 78
In previous episodes, we’ve talked about brain superfoods and what we should be eating to power a healthier, happier brain. Today’s show takes the conversation a step further as we talk about when we should be eating, and how fasting can impact our longevity and brain health. A common question from the Kwik Brain community has been how we can improve our brain functionality through nutrition and diet. A respected health and science journalist and author of a best-selling book on diet and brain h...
Jul 19, 2018•21 min•Ep. 79
In today’s episode we’ll be addressing the much-talked-about mind/body connection and exploring how optimizing our body function, posture and movements can affect our minds and improve our brain power. An accomplished manual therapist and movement coach, today’s guest Aaron Alexander has over a decade of experience coaching clients from Olympic athletes to Hollywood actors to improve their health and streamline their daily movements. The way we move has lasting impacts on our health and longevit...
Jul 09, 2018•21 min•Ep. 69
“How do you work smart, not just hard?” There are times in life where you might find yourself overwhelmed. You might have a long to-do list, insane demand, and not enough time. All these action items may appear to be high priority tasks, and you’re carrying the weight of it all. But it can sometimes feel a little bit unbearable. You may feel like you’re being held back or tired of the pressure, so I understand where this question is coming from. If you’re just like the rest of us, you want to be...
Jul 02, 2018•13 min
What is the secret to asking great questions? If you’re a long time or a new listener to my training, you know that I always tell people that the questions are the answer. If you want a greater understanding and comprehension when you read, then ask better questions. In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about how to ask better questions that will give you better answers. And I can’t think of a better person to talk about this than my friend, Cal. Calvin "Cal" Fussman is an American journalist...
Jun 08, 2018•23 min•Ep. 89
What the heck should I eat for my brain? If you’ve listened to the past podcast episodes, you know the most popular one was “The 10 Keys to Unlocking Your Kwik Brain.” While 1/3 of our brain is pre-determined by genetics and biology, the 2/3 of it is entirely in your control. And the first thing on that list is the food that you eat. But with so many choices (or lack thereof) these days, what should we eat to have an optimal brain? To dive deeper into this subject, we have a very special guest t...
May 23, 2018•19 min•Ep. 82
When you’re reading something, do you ever lose focus? Do you ever get tired and fatigued? Do you ever get frustrated? When people are reading, one of the biggest complaints I hear is that they get tired while reading. To help you with that, I brought my sleep doctor and one of my dear friends, Dr. Michael Breus, on today’s episode to talk about sleep, reading, and chronotypes (the science of best times WHEN to do things for YOUR specific body type). He's written a number of books, including “Th...
May 14, 2018•16 min•Ep. 65
In today’s episode, we are going to answer one of the most asked questions in our Kwik Podcast FB community: “I’m going through a lot of difficult times right now, things are a little bit crazy. How do I stay focused and resilient during these tough times?” When you think about resilience, you think about the capacity to cope with stress and adversity. But it’s not necessarily a trait people are born with. The good news is that it involves behavior, thoughts, habits, mindset, and actions that we...
May 09, 2018•21 min•Ep. 67
The more you learn, the more dots you can connect. How do you become an exponential thinker? What does it mean to be an exponential thinker or a really BIG thinker? We talk a lot about how our life is a reflection of our thinking. This is the millennium of the mind. We get paid to think. It’s not our brute strength, but brain strength. I’m very honored to bring my friend, Naveen Jain, on this episode to share with you some of the ideas to becoming an exponential thinker. He is a very successful ...
May 04, 2018•21 min•Ep. 70
How do you go from burnout to balance? Most of us have days where we feel depleted, helpless, overloaded, where you don’t want to get out of bed, and much less pursue your dreams. But what if you’re feeling like this on most days? Then you might be suffering from a burnout. Our bodies and brains are equipped to handle stress in short bursts, but not over long extended periods of time. The impact of burnout is very real. Lack of motivation, decrease in confidence and performance, increased moodin...
Apr 25, 2018•17 min•Ep. 67
“Do EMFs harm your brain?” I get a lot of questions about learning, brain health, and etc. in our private fb group, and I came a crossed this question we haven’t addressed yet. I know it’s hard to imagine living in a world without your smartphones and computers, but what does living in a sea of electronics do to our brains? I was recently at an anti-aging conference where I shared the stage with Dr. Joseph Mercola, who can offer very strong advice in this area so I took the opportunity to ask hi...
Apr 17, 2018•21 min•Ep. 76
How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? The fountain of youth is found between your ears. In this episode, I would like to talk about brain tips based on Dr. Daniel Amen’s book, “Use Your Brain to Change Your Age.” We all want a brain that’s healthy and agile. In this book, I dedicated a chapter on lifelong learning and how to use that to keep your brain young, agile, and adaptable. We can keep our brain young by developing new connection through novelty and nutrition. And in th...
Apr 12, 2018•19 min•Ep. 57
In this episode, my good friend Vishen Lakhiani gives us his best strategies to create smart learning organizations & teams. Join Our Growing Community: https://kwikbrain.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 23, 2018•20 min•Ep. 63
Happy Valentine's Day! This is a special episode and it's all about loving your brain. Join Our Growing Community: www.kwikbrain.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Feb 14, 2018•11 min•Ep. 83
In this episode I sit down with Vishen Lakhiani. Vishen is the founder and CEO of Mindvalley. Vishen is a long time friend of mine and we go over exactly how to find your life's vision. Join Our Growing Community: https://kwikbrain.com/podcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Feb 08, 2018•19 min•Ep. 53
This is Part 2 of Fix A Broken Brain with Dr. Hyman. If you haven't listened to the first episode yet, be sure to do so! Join Our Growing Community: www.KwikBrain.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 17, 2018•10 min•Ep. 81
In this episode, Dr. Mark Hyman goes in depth to help us understand how our brain works and also how to fix it when it's "broken". Join our growing community: www.kwikbrain.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Jan 15, 2018•14 min•Ep. 51
This is a special episode for us! We are celebrating our 50th Episode. Thank you so much for all of the support and love you've given us over these 50 episodes. In this episode, I will give you some awesome tactics to Master Your Mind! Join Our Growing Community: www.KwikBrain.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 15, 2017•20 min•Ep. 80
In this episode Steven Kotler and I go in depth on focus and flow. Both focus and flow are common traits among top performers and we're going to break down some of the best ways to improve these for yourself. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 06, 2017•16 min•Ep. 81
Flow is the secret to success for many of the world's top performers. In this episode I have with me one of the world's leading experts on Flow to discuss the four different stages that it consists of. Join Our Growing Community: www.KwikBrain.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 30, 2017•16 min•Ep. 64
