How does the brain change when you become a parent? Even if you don’t have children, you likely know friends and family who are parents. A new baby brings a lot of change to your routine, sleep, and lifestyle. But the brain has the amazing ability to adapt in preparation for parenthood. And whether you’re a new parent or simply want to learn what friends and family are going through, understanding the neuroscience can help everyone provide better support for new moms and dads. I’m excited to do ...
Aug 21, 2023•21 min
Can one extra degree of effort make a difference when it comes to reaching your goals? The first step in goal-getting is mindset. You have to assess the attitudes and assumptions you have towards everything related to your goal. Before you can make significant progress, you have to first believe it’s possible. Then you have to work for it. Today, I want to explore how to adjust your mindset by looking at the amount of effort you’re willing to put in. The difference between success and failure is...
Aug 14, 2023•11 min
What is the connection between physical exercise and your mental well-being. You’ve heard me say, as your body moves, your brain grooves. That’s because when you engage in physical activity, remarkable things happen inside your brain. Exercise doesn’t just impact your physical health. It has a direct and profound influence on your mental health and brain function. On today’s episode, I’m going to go on a deep dive into the brain science of exercise. Your brain needs mental stimulation, but resea...
Aug 07, 2023•17 min
What are the fifty most powerful lessons you can learn for a limitless life? On our last episode, I went over the first twenty-five lessons life has taught me. Today, I want to give you twenty-five more. I believe the life we live is in the lessons we teach. Part of celebrating my fiftieth birthday was taking time to reflect on everything I’ve learned over the years. It’s an honor that you’ve chosen me to be your brain coach for the last thirty years, and I look forward to thirty more. I appreci...
Aug 03, 2023•35 min
What are fifty powerful lessons you can learn for a limitless life? One of the most important parts of learning and growth is taking the time to reflect. Many of you know that I celebrated my fiftieth birthday recently. As I was going through my journals and looking back on everything I’ve learned, I realized how profound some of these lessons have been. Today, I want to share fifty of these life lessons with you. And because I think these are so impactful, we’re going to split this into two epi...
Jul 31, 2023•35 min
How do you set yourself up to thrive in a technological economy with tools you already have? Mindset is one of the most important traits if you want to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit. Even if you don’t have your own business, you are the CEO of your own personal brand. And to excel in our digital world, where AI and technology proliferates, understanding how to stand out is more important than ever. I’m so excited to welcome Dean Graziosi to our show today. Dean is a multiple New York Times ...
Jul 24, 2023•21 min
How does brain development influence our communication across different genders and ages? The human brain is a complex organ. It enables you to foster better communication, which allows you to thrive in everything from your relationships to your performance. Every day we learn more and more about how it operates. Recent breakthroughs in neuroscience have started unraveling the mysteries of how hormones play a crucial role in shaping brain development and neuroplasticity. I’m excited to do a deep...
Jul 17, 2023•21 min
What are the steps to reset your brain so you can tackle the next six months? Summer is here, which means the year is halfway over. Are you on track? Or do you feel like you’re in a mid-year rut? No matter what’s been happening or what you’ve done (or haven’t done) so far, I’m here with good news: There’s still time to change your direction and gain momentum towards your goals. Today, I want to share six tactical steps to help you reset your brain and make the most out of the rest of the year. S...
Jul 10, 2023•20 min
Is it possible to feel better in just five minutes? Does this sound familiar: I want to be healthy, but I just don’t have time. You wouldn’t be too busy to brush your teeth. So, why is your mental and physical health any different? There’s no reason to make healthy habits complicated when all you need is five minutes. I’m excited to have Dr. Rangan Chatterjee on the show today to dive deep into this topic. Dr. Chatterjee is a practicing physician and star of the popular BBC One series, Doctor in...
Jul 03, 2023•21 min
How can you remember your dreams to unleash your creative problem-solving? You dream anywhere between four to seven times every night. At an average of two hours, that’s six years of your life spent dreaming. But do you remember your dreams? Most people don’t. And they can be an incredibly powerful tool to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and come up with new ideas. On today’s episode, I’m going to go over six tips to help you remember your dreams. Like all memory training, remembering your d...
Jun 26, 2023•11 min
How do you repair the broken pieces inside yourself to find fortune in failure? When you fail or make a mistake, it can feel like you’re broken. But everyone fails at some point. And recovering isn’t only about bouncing back. It’s also learning how to bounce forward, so you can find the treasure inside the failure. Instead of seeing only your mistakes, I want you to embrace the philosophy of kintsugi. Today, I’m going to talk about how you can apply this ancient Japanese art to fixing the cracke...
Jun 19, 2023•21 min
My mission has always been to offer hope and help to anyone who’s ever been told they’re limited. And one limitation many people hold onto is that they can’t change their brain. But that’s simply not true. With my Limitless Results Model, you can biohack your body and brain to increase your health, well-being, and performance. In today’s episode, I’m excited to share a special experience with you. For the last eight years I’ve spoken at the Annual Biohacker Conference, and this year, I’m bringin...
Jun 12, 2023•21 min
How do you find a state of calm on a stressful, chaotic day? Peace and quiet are rare commodities in a busy world filled with stress, conflict, and distraction. If you don’t take the time to reset your body and mind, this can quickly lead to a state of overwhelm and burnout. But how do hit pause to reinstall a sense of calm, harmony, and balance? On today’s episode, I’m excited to bring you some powerful meditation techniques that not only help you relax and recover in just a few minutes, but ca...
Jun 05, 2023•21 min
How do you create change that lasts? The average person has around 60,000 thoughts every day. The problem is up to 95% of those thoughts are the same ones you’ve already had. If you want different results, you need a new behavior. And to get a new behavior, you have start by developing new capacities, capabilities, and beliefs. This topic is one I get questioned about a lot in our Kwik Brain Universe, and I’m excited to break down the core components that go into generating change that lasts a l...
May 29, 2023•14 min
How does real life connection influence your brain health and longevity? The rise of algorithms has had a significant impact on our overall brain health and mental well-being. They work to direct your attention online and can disrupt how you interact with people, eventually interfering with how you learn, communicate, and engage with others. This makes it difficult to maintain a healthy balance between being online and fostering in-person connections. To go further on this topic, I’m excited to ...
May 22, 2023•21 min
What is your unique brain type? Have you ever wondered why you excel in certain areas but struggle in others? Over the years, I’ve shared various learning theories and cognitive resources to help you tap into your individual strengths to improve your learning and life. And now I’m taking those lessons one step further to help you find your unique brain type. Today, is a very special, very fun episode. I’m going to dive into an assessment I created just for you. This quiz breaks down the key proc...
May 15, 2023•14 min
How can you keep a sharp, healthy, and resilient mind at any age? There are a lot of common fears around aging. And one of the biggest is that you’ll start to become absent-minded, losing the vibrancy and focus that marks your ability to learn. But getting older doesn’t have to be a scary process. It’s possible to maintain a strong and healthy mind throughout your life. I’m excited to have a very special guest on our show today. Dr. Gladys McGarey is a 102-year-old consulting physician and co-fo...
May 08, 2023•21 min
How do you organize your day to get the most out of it? Our community is made up of people all over the world. And while not everyone has the same education, income, or networking connections, the one thing we all have equally is time. Everyone has the same twenty-four hours in the day, but it’s up to you how to utilize them to your advantage. On today’s episode, I want to share my very simple framework on how I chunk down my day for maximum results. This isn’t meant to be followed rigorously. I...
May 01, 2023•15 min
What if you could read one book a week without speed reading? The average American reads four books a year. Compare that to the average CEO who reads four to five books a month, and it’s easy to see how reading one book a week, fifty-two books a year, is a huge advantage in business, learning, and life. There’s no denying that leaders are readers. I love the topic of today’s episode. Reading is important to me because I grew up with learning challenges from a brain injury. It took me a few extra...
Apr 24, 2023•21 min
How do you monitor and audit your self-talk to have conviction and confidence instead of uncertainty and doubt? You’ve heard me talk about the ten ways you can upgrade your brain. And one of those ways is your self-talk. I believe your brain is a supercomputer and self-talk is the program it runs. If you believe you’re bad at something, you will be because that’s how you’re programming your brain. I’m excited to welcome Melina Vicario on our show today. Melina is an expert in mind technology, a ...
Apr 17, 2023•20 min
How do you kickstart a personal evolution in your learning and your life? Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in a box, unable to break free from limiting beliefs and habits? You’re not alone. But there’s good news: you have the power to change your mindset, boost motivation, and upgrade your methods for limitless success. In today’s episode, I’m going to guide you through a powerful framework to help you break free from limitations and achieve your full potential. These three keys will get you f...
Apr 10, 2023•20 min
How can you improve your body on a cellular level to make dramatic changes to your brain? As the science of rejuvenation develops, research is unlocking powerful techniques to biohack your brain. Many of the strategies all come down to improving one essential element: your mitochondria. If you can improve your body on that cellular level, you can make dramatic changes to your brain. To dive deeper into this topic, we have Dr. John Lieurance on our show today. Dr. Leiurance is a Naturopathic Phys...
Apr 03, 2023•21 min
How do you change your brain every day? When it comes to daily habits for better health, you probably think of things like physical exercise, spirituality, and a nutritious diet. But what about your brain? While some of the habits and routines for a healthy body help with better brain health, there are things you can do to nurture your brain every single day. To dive deeper into this topic, we have Dr. Daniel Amen back on our show today. Dr. Amen is a physician, double-board certified psychiatri...
Mar 27, 2023•21 min
How do you access your calm? Stress is one of the biggest obstacles people face today. It can impact your health, your life, your work, your relationships, and your learning. In our modern world, I believe calmness is currency and nothing is more valuable than your peace of mind. I’m excited to have Jim Poole on our show today. Jim is the CEO of NuCalm, a company dedicated to providing clinically proven neuroscience that puts calm and control in the palm of your hand. Technology and progress hav...
Mar 20, 2023•20 min
Are there natural medicines that you can use to upgrade your brain? Steve Jobs wrote his final essay on the six best doctors in the world: sunshine, water, rest, air, exercise, and diet. These six resources offer accessible ways to be healthy. And no matter where you are in the world, they’re available and free. In today’s episode, I want to go one level deeper. I’m going to talk about six natural medications to help ease stress and overwhelm whenever they hit. Just like the six best doctors, th...
Mar 13, 2023•21 min
Is it possible to unlock new levels of flow, performance, and learning as you age? Have you heard the saying, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks?” Do you believe that there’s nothing you can do to stop your physical and mental skills from deteriorating as you get older? If you do, you’re not alone. But these are nothing more than LIEs based on old ideas. I’m thrilled to have Steven Kotler on our show today. Steven is the Executive Director of The Flow Research Collective, an award-winning jo...
Mar 06, 2023•21 min
How do you tap the power of laziness to improve neuro-fitness? Your body evolved to save energy. It’s what kept you alive by ensuring you didn’t waste energy on unnecessary tasks. When you aren’t in life-threatening danger, the brain will always encourage rest. But in the modern world, if you give into this impulse too often, you might think you’re lazy. I’m excited to have Dave Asprey back on the show to dive into this topic today. Dave is the Founder of Bulletproof Coffee, the Bulletproof Diet...
Feb 27, 2023•20 min
How do you stay younger longer? If you’re like most people, you probably think of aging as a gradual physical and mental decline. It can be a scary prospect if you think it involves things like increased illness, chronic disease, and less independence. But that’s not how aging has to be. I’m so excited to have Dr. Mark Hyman back on our show today. Dr. Hyman a practicing family physician, international speaker, educator, and fourteen-time New York Times bestselling author. He’s here to talk abou...
Feb 20, 2023•21 min
How can you transform passive learning into active learning? Learning is not a spectator sport. I’ve been saying that for over twenty years because the human brain simply isn’t designed to effectively learn through information consumption alone. You learn better—and faster—when you create and co-create material in a method known as active learning. In today’s episode, I’m going to share six tactical steps that can help you transform your learning from passive to active. With these six keys, you’...
Feb 13, 2023•14 min
What’s the connection between love and the brain? You might ask, what does love have to do with the brain? After all, love is often associated with the heart. But when it comes to brain health, life fulfilment, and overall performance, it isn’t only your neurological networks that matter, it’s also your social network. And the most important social network you have are the people you love. I’m so excited to have Jay Shetty back on the show today to talk more about this topic. Jay is a New York T...
Feb 06, 2023•21 min
