The Empowered Brain

Vanessa Calderon: Physician, Educator, Master Coach•www.vanessacalderonmd.com

The Empowered Brain is the only podcast that uses science, psychology and coaching to help you rewire your brain, become more effective create a happier life. Listen and learn how to master your mind, master your emotions, thrive amidst daily stressors, and master time. Dr. Vanessa Calderón is a Harvard grad, Physician, Master Coach, and mother of 2. She has over 20 years of clinical and leadership experience and is the founder of the The Journey (to your empowered brain). The Journey uses the latest science in neuroplasticity, resiliency and psychology to help people: (1) Master their Mind and become more effective in all areas of their lives; (2) Master their Emotions and heal from past traumas; (3) Master Stress and Resilience and thrive amidst life's everyday stressors (4) Master Time, create healthy boundaries and have more time for people they love. Learn more at: www.vanessacalderonmd.com/join

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13. How to Feel Uncomfortable Feelings

Very few people in the world want to feel uncomfortable or negative feelings. In fact, most of us try our hardest to avoid them. We choose to eat instead of feel, watch Netflix, clean and organize, or drink instead of feeling. It's like we think we signed a contract when we were born that says that we're never supposed to feel bad. But the purpose of life is not to feel happy or positive all of the time. On the contrary, the purpose of life is to feel all of life's emotions, the good and the bad...

Jul 14, 2021•18 min

12. Don't Wait to Be Dying to Do What You Love: Live your Bucket List Now!

Have you noticed when death is near it bring with it the urgency to live ? Why do we need a death sentence, like a terminal diagnosis, or experiencing the death of a loved one to suddenly be activated to do the things we want in our lives? What would it be like if we lived our bucket list now? Being close to death creates an armor that softens what otherwise would be normal mortal fears, like the fear of failure or the fear of humiliation. Listen and learn: (1) why it's so hard for us to live li...

Jun 28, 2021•8 min

11. Arrival Fallacy: How to enjoy the journey towards your next big success

Are you waiting to reach your next goal before you can celebrate your success, be happy or spend more time with loved ones? If so you might be experiencing what positive psychologist call Arrival Fallacy . Arrival fallacy is the illusion that once we attain our next goal or reach our destination, we will also reach happiness. It's the idea that over there (there being your next goal) is better than here, right now. Arrival fallacy causes us to shift from being future-oriented to future-obsessed ...

Jun 22, 2021•10 min

10. All about Meditation (and how it will change your life): how it started, how to use it, what to avoid when starting

Do you know why meditation is such a hot topic these days? Plain and simple, it's because it works! Meditation has been practiced since 5,000 BC and didn't become a thing in the US until the 1950's. Now we can't get enough. Listen in to learn all the proven health benefits of meditation, how to practice it and some common pitfalls to be aware of. If you commit to practicing meditation, even by starting with just one minute a day, it will change your life. I'll explain how to start and what to wa...

Jun 16, 2021•15 min

9. The Human Stress Response: how it shows up even in everyday life stressors AND how to turn it OFF

You know the caveman, instinctive, fight/flight response we were all born with? Well, guess what? It's on and it's active in our bodies during life's everyday stressors... when we're totally safe just really pissed off (i.e. like getting in a fight with your husband/wife or being cut off in traffic). Listen and learn how your everyday emotional triggers are actually causing the same exact stress reaction as a life threatening event. And, learn one powerful tool to outsmart your brain and turn of...

Jun 09, 2021•13 min

8. STOP hating on yourself and get SH*T Done.

Why are you always hating on yourself, especially about the things that you're the most insecure about? Don't worry you're not alone. EVERYONE does this because we're all human, with human brains and a sh*t load of insecurities. But, you can be smarter than your brain and not let the negative self-talk B.S. keep you from creating great things in the world. Listen and learn why you're always hating on yourself, especially about the things you're most insecure about. We'll talk about cognitive bia...

May 26, 2021•10 min

7. F*CK FAILURE... and other things successful Latinxs Do

Failure is an inevitable part of every successful Latina/o. Even though that's true it's still a miserable thing to experience. No matter how many fluffy inspirational quotes you read about it, nothing really makes failure feel good in the moment. But, I refuse to let the fear of failure hold me back and I'm committed to not letting it hold you back either. In this episode you'll learn why failure feels so bad, how it's an inevitable part of the journey towards business and financial success and...

May 18, 2021•12 min

6. How to Create the Results You Want in Life

Want to lose weight, make more money? Have more fulfilled relationships? Listen in for one proven tool to create all the results you want in life. For more helpful info visit me at www.vanessacalderonmd.com .

May 03, 2021•11 min

5. I hate to say it, BUT WOMEN ARE WIRED TO OVERTHINK. So, what can we do about it?

As annoying as the stereotype is, science has proven that women's brains are more active leading to neurobiological differences that make it more likely for women to overthink compared to men. So, ladies, what can we do about this? how can we use our neurodiversity to work for us and make us better leaders? And, what can do to avoid the detrimental thought spiral? Listen to learn more. For more helpful resources visit: www.vanessacalderonmd.com ....

Apr 28, 2021•6 min

4. Social Comparison: Why am I always comparing myself to others?

Why do you always compare yourself to other people, especially when it makes you feel so bad about yourself? Learn all about social comparison, why we do it and how to use it to propel you forward. For more great content visit me at www.vanessacalderonmd.com

Apr 20, 2021•9 min

3. The Power of Authenticity

If it's so easy to just be yourself, why are less than half of humans doing it? Why is it so hard to be authentic? Learn all about authenticity and how to use it powerfully in leadership and human connection. For more resources visit: www.vanessacalderonmd.com

Apr 12, 2021•9 min

2. Power Planning: Time Mastery Solved

No more running around like an overwhelmed Tazmanian Devil. I'm giving you one badass tool to help you finally master your time and create more peace and joy in your life. This can work for everyone from procrastinators to perfectionists.

Mar 31, 2021•12 min

1. Busyness Dilemma: Stop Being Busy - Be Effective Instead

If you're busy all the time it's likely NOT because of your to do list. Get to the bottom of the two main underlying beliefs that keep you busy instead of effective and stop wasting time on things that don't matter. Get the questions to help you shift from busy to effective, full show notes and more info here: https://www.vanessacalderonmd.com/ Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review the podcast. Dr. Vanessa Calderón, MD, MPP is a Harvard grad, physician, professional coach, productivity and ...

Mar 10, 2021•9 min•Ep. 1

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